Fall Semester 2002

Director: Ralph Ford, Director of Bands, Associate Professor of Music rford@troy.edu, 670-3281

Office Hours: Posted or by appointment

Librarian: Erica Stewart

Class Schedule: 1:00-2:15 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday

The Troy State University Jazz Ensemble I is aimed at providing the wind and percussion student with the finest in literature and performance standards for this medium. This ensemble is designed to serve as both a music laboratory and a performing ensemble as near professional standards as possible. In addition, Jazz Ensemble I is one of the ensembles at TSU that will represent both the School of Music and the university on and off campus for special regional, national and international performances.

1. Individual responsibility and preparation: All members are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance. After musical selections are assigned, preparation of all details of the music is required. Lack of preparation of the music will be considered as an unexcused absence. Rehearsal times are not intended for learning parts. A professional approach towards this ensemble is required of all members.

2. Attendance: The attendance policy of Jazz Ensemble I is based upon the assumption that students will be present at every rehearsal. In case of a conflict (illness, death in family, academic conflict) an excused absence will be granted upon completion of an excuse form obtained from the graduate assistant. The excuse form must be completed within one week of the absence. No forms will be accepted outside of this time frame. An unexcused absence will lower the grade one letter from the first and an “F” for the second. Two tardies equal an absence. Failure to bring music or equipment will amount to an unexcused absence. Lack of preparation of parts will also be counted as an unexcused absence. Missing a performance or dress rehearsal will lower the grade to an “F” for the quarter.

3. Section Rehearsals: Regularly scheduled section rehearsals are required to work out difficult parts outside of the normal class schedule.

4. Music Folders: All students will be issued their own folder. All music is required at all rehearsals.

5. Concert Dress: All members will provide their own appropriate black attire.

6. Equipment and Setup: At various time throughout the semester, members will be asked to assist in equipment moves, etc. When the ensemble performs outside of the campus, each member may be assigned a piece of equipment that he/she will be responsible for moving to and from the performance site. Each percussionist enrolled in this course will be personally responsible for the moving of all percussion equipment.

7. Auditions: Each student will audition for the director at a time to be announced. Excerpts from selected literature and sight-reading will the basis for the audition. Selected literature will be available from the librarian before the audition date.

ADA/Additional Services

Any student whose disabilities fall within the ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the quarter of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor and contact the Office of Adaptive Needs Program (Wright 226, phone 670-3220). Various accommodations are available through the Adaptive Needs Program.

Conduct

Students are expected to abide by the Standards of Conduct published in the Band Manual, Oracle and the Bulletin.