MADRIGAL SINGERS - FALL 2002-SPRING 2003
Syllabus
Fall Choral Concert - Friday, 1 November, Preston Hall, 8:00 PM
Madrigal Dinner (required) - Rehearsals, 2, 3, 4 December; Performances. 5, 6, 7 December. Muse Banquet Hall 6:00 PM
Spring Concert - Wednesday, 5 March, Preston Hall, 8:00 PM
Oratorio Concert - Rehearsals, 6& 7 April, 6-10:00 PM. Performance.,
Preston Hall. Tuesday, 8 April. 8:00 PM
Students are expected to:
- Arrive on time for class.
- Have necessary music and a pencil for each rehearsal. Students without pencil and music will be counted as absent.
- Leave gum, food, soft drinks, etc. outside of class. Drinking water in class is encouraged.
- Prepare music prior to rehearsal according to weekly rehearsal schedules.
- Be prepared to sing scheduled sections in quartets or individually.
- Warm-up prior to class.
Grades are based upon a series of memorization tests and class attendance. The attendance component is conditional upon the student's active participation; participation in all scheduled rehearsals, and attendance at concerts.
MEMORIZATION TESTS
There will be 3-4 memorization tests per semester. Students will be assigned membership in a quartet team. Due to the smaller numbers of altos and tenors, some of these voices will be asked to sing in more than one team. The tests will be by appointment. Grading will be pass/fail. Students failing a memorization test will receive one "Get out of jail free card" which will allow the student to take the test a second time. Students failing two memorization tests will receive a failing grade for the class regardless of attendance.
| Cuts |
Grade |
| 0-3 |
A |
| 4 |
B |
| 5 |
D |
| 6 |
F |
b. NOTE - no cuts allowed during the two weeks of rehearsal prior to performance. Cutting during this period will result in a F for the semester. Failure to attend a scheduled performance results in an F.
c. EXCUSES Hospitalization
The use of alcohol or drugs prior to concerts or rehearsals is prohibited.
The use of alcohol or drugs prior to concerts or rehearsals is prohibited.
You are responsible for the care of your music. This includes replacement of lost/stolen music/materials. If all music and materials are not turned in at the end of the semester a grade of I will be awarded. The grade will be changed when the materials are returned. I's revert to F's if not cleared.
Women: black dress from Tuxedo Wholesalers available for purchase or rental
Men: black tuxedo, white, wing-collared shirt, black band bow-tie and cumberbund.
Discount purchases of new items will be available as well as a limited number of rental outfits. Information sheet will be distributed in the second week of class
By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of academic integrity will not be tolerated. This class will be conducted in strict observance of the Honor Code. Refer to your Student Handbook for details.