ALL GORDON STUDENTS WHO CAN PLAY A BAND INSTRUMENT AND READ MUSIC ARE WELCOME TO JOIN OUR BAND!!! For more information, please see Dr. Boumpani in Fine Arts 219

FALL 2018

GORDON BAND

Music 1621

GORDON COLLEGE

DR. NEIL BOUMPANI

REHEARSAL TIMES – TUESDAY 6:30-8:30

The Band is open to ALL Gordon students who can read music and play a band instrument.

Dr. Neil M. Boumpani

221 Fine Arts Building, 678-359-5299

Email: nboumpani@gordonstate.edu

OFFICE HOURS: Office Hours: (subject to change)
click here and scroll down to my name, select “office hours.”

Course Description:

The Gordon Band offers Gordon College students the opportunity to perform music written specifically and solely for band and perform at least once a semester. It is open to all Gordon students, but required of all instrumental music majors. The only requirement for non music majors is to be able to read music. A high school band background is helpful.

Course Goals:

The goals are to introduce students to good quality band music, teach them all of the fine points of performance including dynamics, intonation, articulations, etc. The rehearsals will lead to concerts where the students will have the opportunity to perform. For music majors this course will also give them insights into rehearsing an ensemble and working with students who are majors and students who are not.

Student Learning Outcomes

Through the rehearsal and performance of music, students will:

1. Raise the level of their overall musicianship. This includes all of the fine points of performance including, intonation, phrasing, articulation, balance, and accurate rhythm reading, and more.

2. Gain an appreciation of the various styles of music written for concert bands.

3. Students are challenged to stretch their talents and abilities by working on music that is challenging.

4. Music majors will learn different approaches to rehearsing large and small ensembles.

TEXT: Music provided

MATERIALS: Instrument, pencil, and a good attitude! Note larger instruments and percussion instruments may be provided by the school.

Grading:

Performance: The concert is a large part of the grade. If there is only one performance in a semester, that will be 100% of your grade. You must attend all concerts.

Attendance – all students must make all rehearsals (see below).

Performance Attire: All students are required to have the following proper attire for the performances
:

Men: black dress pants, white shirt, dark tie, black shoes and sox.

Women: Black and white dress, or dress ensemble.

NO jeans, sneakers, sandals, flip flops, t shirts, etc. Anyone arriving without the
proper dress may be excluded from the concert and will receive a failing grade for the class.

Assessment: non-majors: There is no formal “testing” in the musical ensemble. You will be graded on rehearsal attendance and concert attendance.

Assessment: music majors: You will be tested on your music prior to each concert. You are expected to know your music and perform it musically in all of your ensembles.

Grading Scale: A 90 to 100

B 80 to 89

C 70 to 79

D 60 to 69

F Below 60

Attendance: Attendance is required. Since our rehearsals are only a week – everyone’s attendance is required. You are allowed one (1) unexcused absence without penalty. Beginning with the second absence, 3 points will be deducted from your final average for each absence. If you know you are going to be absent, please inform Dr. Boumpani ahead of time AND return with proper documentation (doctor’s note, etc.)

BEING LATE: Gordon students should never be late – especially if you live on campus!
LEAVING EARLY: Students leaving early without prior excuse (must be in verified) will not be counted present for that day. Therefore: if you are taking this course for credit, you must be on time. Being on time means:

Being in your seat, with your instrument out, warmed up and with your music in order. For percussionists this means having ALL of the drums and percussion equipment set up and ready for all the music on the rehearsal list before 6:00 PM.

Walking through the door 1 minute before rehearsal begins is not being on time. If you have a conflict that will cause you to be late, please see Dr. Boumpani as soon as possible. If you have problems being on time, or you feel you have to make some kind of philosophical or political statement by being late, then please drop band now. If I believe that you are constantly late for no reason, I may not allow you to perform and you will fail.

Academic Honor Code:

Students are expected to uphold the “Student Code of Conduct” in the Gordon College Catalog. I expect you to do your own work at all time.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Special Considerations:

Title IX

Gordon State College is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. If you (or someone you know) has experienced or experiences any of these incidents, know that you are not alone. All faculty members at Gordon State College are mandated reporters. Any student reporting any type of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking must be made aware that any report made to a faculty member under the provisions of Title IX will be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or a Title IX Deputy Coordinator. If you wish to speak with someone confidentially, you must contact the Counseling and Accessibility Services office, Room 212, Student Life Center. The licensed counselors in the Counseling Office are able to provide confidential support.

Gordon State College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy, parenting or related conditions. Students seeking accommodations on the basis of pregnancy, parenting or related conditions should contact Counseling and Accessibility Services regarding the process of documenting pregnancy related issues and being approved for accommodations, including pregnancy related absences as defined under Title IX.
Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, you should register with college. This will protect you in the event you cannot complete the work for that semester and need to come back the following semester to complete the class. If you do not register, you will not get this benefit.

ADA and 504

If you have a documented disability as described by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, you may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in programmatic and/or physical accessibility. The Counseling and Accessibility Services office located in the Student Center, Room 212 can assist you in formulating a reasonable accommodation plan and in providing support in developing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to all GSC programs and facilities. Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may assist you in meeting the requirements. For documentation requirements and for additional information, contact Counseling and Accessibility Services at 678-359-5585.

Religious Holidays

Gordon State College acknowledges that the academic calendar can sometimes conflict with major holidays from among our diverse religious traditions. If a student must miss class due to the observance of a religious holiday, that absence may be excused. To be excused, the student must inform his/her instructors before the absence and make alternate arrangements for any work due at the time of the absence. An excused absence for the observance of a religious holiday does not excuse student from responsibility for required course work.

I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO HELP ANYONE WHO IS STRUGGLING WITH THE MUSIC