MU349:
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 |
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Week 2 | 8/25 - 8/29 | Quaker Jazz - All Quaker Thunder Pep Band - 8/25, 8/27 |
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Week 3 | 9/3 - 9/5 | Quaker Jazz - All Quaker Thunder Pep Band - All |
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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 |
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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 |
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Week 11 | 10/27 - 10/31 | Quaker Thunder Pep Band - All Band Experience Day Thriller - 11/1 |
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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 |
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Week 14 | 11/17 - 11/21 | Symphonic Winds - All Quaker Jazz - All Pippin Musical |
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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*
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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: SP25 Final Exam Schedule Graduate:
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 |
Academic Integrity Policy The use of generative AI is prohibited except where expressly allowed in assignment instructions. |
Class Attendance Policy |
Accessibility and Disability Services
Accessibility and Disability Services
Wilmington College provides accommodations and services for student with a variety of disabilities, including chronic illnesses, psychological, physical, medical, learning, and sensory disability amongst others. If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability and feel you may need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to contact:
Spencer Izor, Associate Vice President of Compliance - Title IX/ADA Coordinator at spencer.izor@wilmington.edu or 937-481-2365 or Nathan Flack, Academic Resource Manager at 937-481-2208 to learn more about the process and procedures for requesting accommodations, or by visiting College Hall Room 306a or the Robinson Communication Center, Room 103.
Religious Accommodations
Wilmington College strives for an inclusive climate and welcomes students from all backgrounds, faiths, and experiences. If religious observance impedes your ability to participate fully in classroom activities or a principal holiday from your religious tradition occurs during the semester and conflicts with class meetings or activities, please make the professor aware of this immediately to determine if a reasonable accommodation is possible.