Course Description
Explores the folk and popular song and dance styles of the Spanish speaking areas of the region, with a heavy focus on South American and Mexican music. Students will also learn about history and social significance of those styles.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Recognize different Latin American music styles and its essential musical elements
- Understand the role of each instrument in each style and its performance practice
- Perform all the songs learned through the semester at an appropriate level.
- Discuss the histories of the development of those styles
- Learn about effective artistic communication between ensemble members, including player-to-player and player-to-conductor, in both a rehearsal and performance atmosphere.
- Experience the making of collective musical arrangements and improvisation.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Rehearsal Preparation and Participation | 40% |
| Mastery of Content/Playing Proficiency | 30% |
| Growth and Development 30% | 30% |
Participation will be graded according to the percentages indicated in the “Course Grading Information.”
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0 | A |
| 90.0-92.9 | A- |
| 87.0-89.9 | B+ |
| 83.0-86.9 | B |
| 80.0-82.9 | B- |
| 77.0-79.9 | C+ |
| 73.0-76.9 | C |
| 70.0-72.9 | C- |
| 66.0-69.9 | D+ |
| 63.0–65.9 | D |
| 60.0-62.9 | D- |
| <60.0 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Participation will be graded according to the percentages indicated in the “Course Grading Information.”
1 excused rehearsal absence NO PENALTY
1 unexcused rehearsal absence: Highest grade you can earn = B
2 unexcused rehearsal absences: Highest grade you can earn = C
3 unexcused rehearsal absences: Highest grade you can earn = D
4 unexcused rehearsal absences: Highest grade you can earn = F
5 or more rehearsal absences of any kind: Failing grade earned
1 unexcused performance absence: Failing grade earned
2 performance absences of any kind: Failing grade earned
2 tardies = 1 unexcused absence
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No materials required, except for your instruments.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.