MU149:
Prerequisites
Meeting Times, Location, & Course Delivery Details
Contact Information
- A proper working instrument
- Tuner and metronome (apps on your phone are approved)
Recommended Readings (Not required for the course)
- The Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy Gallwey
- The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
- Outliers - The Story of Success - Malcom Gladwell
- Hidden Potential - Adam Grant
- Don’t Believe Everything You Think - Joseph Nguyen
The objective of this course is to improve upon the current status of ensemble and instrumental skills
for each member of the ensemble. Perfection is not expected, however a willingness to improve and
demonstration of progress is required in its stead. Students will extend and demonstrate Wilmington
College’s mission and core values via public performance. A minimum of two hours of out-of-
class student work is expected for each hour of in-class time. This can range from practicing your
instrument to the recommended readings listed below.
| Dates | Ensemble | Off |
Week 1 | 8/18 - 8/22 | Quaker Jazz - All Quaker Thunder Pep Band - 8/18, 8/20 |
|
Week 2 | 8/25 - 8/29 | Quaker Jazz - All Quaker Thunder Pep Band - 8/25, 8/27 |
|
Week 3 | 9/3 - 9/5 | Quaker Jazz - All Quaker Thunder Pep Band - All |
|
Week 4 | 9/8 | Quaker Jazz - Monday Only Jazz at the Carillon | 9/10, 9/12 |
Week 5 | 9/15 - 9/19 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - All Symphonic Winds - 9/15 Quaker Jazz - 9/17 | 9/19 |
Week 6 | 9/22 - 9/26 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - 9/22, 9/24 Symphonic Winds - 9/22, 9/24 Quaker Jazz - 9/26 |
|
Week 7 | 9/29 - 10/3 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - Off Symphonic Winds - 9/29, 10/1 Quaker Jazz - 9/29 Westheimer Peace Symposium Performance - TBD | 10/3 |
Week 8 | 10/6 - 10/10 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - Off Symphonic Winds - 10/8 Quaker Jazz 10/8 Quaker Thunder Bands Concert #1 | 10/10 |
Week 9 | 10/15 -10/17 | Symphonic Winds - 10/15 Quaker Jazz - 10/17 | 10/13 - Fall Break |
Week 10 | 10/20 - 10/24 | Symphonic Winds - 10/20, 10/22 Quaker Jazz - 10/24 |
|
Week 11 | 10/27 - 10/31 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - All Band Experience Day Thriller - 11/1 |
|
Week 12 | 11/3 - 11/7 | Symphonic Winds - 11/3 Quaker Jazz - 11/5 | 11/7 |
Week 13 | 11/10 - 11/14 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - 11/14 Symphonic Winds - 11/12 Quaker Jazz - 11/10 |
|
Week 14 | 11/17 - 11/21 | Symphonic Winds - All Quaker Jazz - All Pippin Musical |
|
Week 15 & 16 | 11/24 & 12/1 - 12/3 | Symphonic Winds - All Quaker Jazz - All Quaker Thunder Bands Concert #2 - 12/3 | 11/26 - 11/30 |
Semester Performance Schedule
Saturday, September 6th | Football Game #1 | Calltime: 4:00pm Game: 6:00pm |
Monday, September 8th | Concert at the Carillon | Calltime: 5:30pm Concert: 6:30pm |
Saturday, September 27th | Football Game #2 Homecoming | Calltime: 11:30pm Game: 1:30pm |
Monday, September 29th Tuesday, September 30th | Westheimer Peace Symposium | TBD |
Wednesday, October 8th | Quaker Thunder Bands Concert #1 | Calltime: 6:00pm Concert: 7:30pm |
Saturday, October 11th | Football Game #3 | Calltime: 12:00pm Game: 1:30pm |
Saturday, November 1st | Football Game #4 Band Experience Thriller | Calltime: 9:30am Game: 1:30pm |
Saturday, November 15th | Football Game #5 Senior Day | Calltime: 12:00pm Game: 1:30pm |
Saturday, December 3rd | Quaker Thunder Bands Concert #2 | Calltime: 6:00pm Concert: 7:30 |
*Dates are tentative and could change or have added dates depending on the needs of the college*
P
R
A
C
T
I
C
E
your music.
Grades in this course will be based on the preparedness of rehearsals and attendance. Attendance includes both rehearsals/sectionals AND required performance events. The breakdown of grading for this course is as follows.
Grading will us a +/- scale:
- 40% - Rehearsal Attendance and Participation
- 30% - Performance
- 30% - Assignments
*Failing to attend a scheduled performance without proper notice and approval will result in a failing grade*
Instructor Course Policies
All rehearsals and performing events are mandatory for all students in the course. If there is to be an absence, the student must notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance and get approval for the absence. In the case of emergencies that require less than 24-hour notice will be handled on a case-by-case basis. See the current Student Handbook for the college’s Attendance Policy, especially as it pertains to excused absences.
Online Transition Plan
In the event that Wilmington College were to transfer to solely online studies, the course will meet online during the course time. Performance assessments will be created to gauge improvement during the online learning and collaboration using audio and video is strongly encouraged.
Academic Misconduct
When obtaining your own music for individual practice or performance, you must make sure that the work is either in the public domain or purchased through a publisher. Obtaining music through illegal means is what it sounds like, illegal. Many artists make a living off of their works and intellectual properties. Please support the artists who work diligently by purchasing their music. See the current Student Handbook for the college’s Academic Integrity policies as they pertain to examinations, plagiarism, classroom behavior, and the process for handling academic misconduct charges.
ADA Statement
Americans with Disabilities Act: If you have a documented disability that requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Director at 937-481-2444, Robinson Communication Center.
Wilmington College Campus Safety
Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you need to contact them, they can be reached at 937-382-0100 or at campussafety@wilmington.edu. Campus Safety also provides late night shuttle service by calling the number listed prior as well. Their offices are located at 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177.
Institutional and Program-Level Policies
All exams will follow the Final Exam Schedule. Students scheduled to take three or more final examinations on one day may request to arrange their examination schedule, so no more than two exams occur on one day.
Requests for early or late exams are considered only under extreme circumstances. Prior to the exam period, the student must file a written request on the Early/Late Exam Form available in the Student One Stop Center, Academic Records, and on the WC portal. The form must be signed by the Instructor and the Academic Dean, approving the alternate exam time. This process must be completed prior to the scheduled exam period.
Undergraduate: SP26 Final Exam Schedule
Out-of-class Work Expectation A minimum of 2 hours of out-of-class student work is expected for each hour of in-class time for traditional face-to-face courses. For online and hybrid courses, the combination of face-to-face time and out-of-class work should be equal to 3 hours per credit hour per week. |
Instructional Course Delivery Definition of Courses |
Academic Integrity Policy The use of generative AI is prohibited except where expressly allowed in assignment instructions. Academic Integrity Policy |
Academic Misconduct - Examples [10/24]
ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT
This policy is directly related to the first Testimony, which is part of the Student Code of Conduct. “I will practice personal and academic integrity.” The initial responsibility for dealing with academic misconduct lies with the individual faculty member in whose classroom or course of study the offense occurs. The responsibility includes determination of the consequences for the offense. The goal is for faculty to confront cheating and plagiarism, to teach ethical behavior, and to provide an appropriate consequence based on the nature of the incident. Faculty are encouraged to explicitly address academic misconduct and its consequences in the course syllabus.
EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
A. Examination offenses include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.Taking unauthorized materials into or out of the examination room.
2.Leaving the examination room without authorization before completing an examination.
3.Talking in the examination room without authorization.
4.Discussing the examination outside the examination room during the course of the examination.
5.Attempting to observe the work of another student.
6.Taking an examination for another person or permitting someone else to do so.
7.Collaborating improperly by discussion, joint research, or joint effort in any way expressly prohibited by the instructor. This includes using a cell phone or other device to access information from another source or another student.
8.Improper knowledge of contents of an examination - No student shall knowingly acquire unauthorized knowledge of an examination or any part of an examination, or solicit, offer, or give information about any part of an examination.
B. Student work offenses include, but are not limited to, the following, which are expressly prohibited in the absence of prior written approval of the instructor or instructors involved:
1.Resubmission of work - Submitting work which has been previously submitted for credit.
2. Plagiarism - Submitting work done wholly or partly by another, including the unattributed copying of all or parts of a published work or internet document. Using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) sources to produce work (when not expressly permitted) is also a form of plagiarism. Some instances of plagiarism are the result of ignorance rather than dishonesty. When plagiarism is encountered, the instructor should be sure that the student knows proper procedures for attributing content.
3.Prohibited sources - Consulting material or persons contrary to the directions of the instructor.
4.Improper collaboration - Engaging in any discussion, joint research, or joint effort of any kind expressly prohibited by the instructor.
5.Deception - Misrepresenting the authenticity of sources, citations, or principles in any written work.
6. Sharing work – Students who share their work with others are responsible for how that work is used. For example, if a student shares a paper with another student to help him or her understand an assignment, and that student submits the work as their own, the author of the paper shares responsibility for the plagiarism committed by the other student.
D. Other misconduct - Engaging in any other improper conduct as specified by the instructor.
E. Lying – deliberately providing false information relevant to academic matters, such as misrepresenting the inability to take an examination because of illness.
F. Disruptive or disrespectful classroom behavior – causing a disturbance in the classroom, interrupting instruction, speaking rudely or threatening students or faculty.
Class Attendance Policy Institutional Class Attendance Policy |
ADA and Students with Disabilities
Wilmington College and the Office of Compliance and Integrity are committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities, including physical, medical, and psychiatric disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and feel you may need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to connect with Nathan Flack, Academic Resource Center Manager/ADA Coordinator by visiting the Academic Resource Center located in Robinson Communication Center, Room 103 or connecting via email/phone at nathan.flack@wilmington.edu or 937-481-2208 (TTY: Ohio Relay 711 for deaf/hard of hearing). Please understand that formal eligibility communication from the Office of Compliance and Integrity must be presented prior to the coordination of accommodations for this course.