Steelpan Ensemble

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Rehearsal and performance of steelpan repertoire
• Identification of techniques and aesthetics unique to the steelpan tradition

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Participation	60%
Written Assignments	40%

Grading Scale for the Course

Percentage	Letter Grade
93–100	A
90–92	A-
87–89	B+
83–86	B
80–82	B-
77–79	C+
73–76	C
70–72	C-
66–69	D+
63–65	D
60–62	D-
59 or below	F

Attendance/Participation:

You will assess your own attendance and participation before midterm grades are due and again at the end of the semester.

Participation includes attending classes, being prepared for rehearsals, paying attention, asking questions, remaining focused during rehearsals, avoiding text messages/ emails/ social media during class, raising comments about the assigned article, teaching others/ sharing what you know, trying your best to learn the repertoire and play from memory.

Being prepared for rehearsals includes listening to the songs and rehearsal recordings before coming to rehearsals.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.