UNIVERSITY CHORUS - FALL 2002-SPRING 2003

Syllabus

Director

David Otis Castonguay
Room 143, Powell Hall,
831-5260 (office), 831-5177 (message)
e-mail: dcastong@radford.edu


Concert Dates

Fall Choral Concert - Friday, 1 November, Preston Hall, 8:00 PM

Madrigal Dinner (optional) - Rehearsals, 2, 3, 4 December; Performances. 5, 6, 7 December. Muse Banquet Hall 6:00 PM

Oratorio Concert - Rehearsals, 6& 7 April, 6-10:00 PM. Performance., Preston Hall. Tuesday, 8 April. 8:00 PM


Expectations

Students are expected to:


Grading Policy

Grades are based upon class attendance, conditional upon student's active participation; participation in all scheduled rehearsals, and attendance at concerts. The director reserves the right to test individuals on notes and/or memorization for grade evaluation. Students are expected to warm-up individually prior to rehearsals. Memorization and note learning outside of full rehearsals and sectionals is also expected.

Grading Scale

 Cuts

Grade

 0-2

A

3

B

 4

 C

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.


Music

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.


Choral Outfits

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.


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