Adventist University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC COURSE SYLLABUS IN GUITAR ENSEMBLE I
SECOND SEMESTER, COLLEGIATE YEAR 2012 2013

I. INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHY The work of education and the work of redemption are one: to restore in man the lost image of his Maker through a harmonious development of his mental, social and spiritual faculties. MISSION The Adventist University of the Philippines exists to provide quality Christian education that facilitates the growth of the students so that they may lead lives that are personally and may contribute to the welfare of the church and the society that sustains them. VISION As a Bible-based institution of higher learning, AUP envisions to become a world-class center of academic and Christian excellence. II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE
Course Title Course Code Number Credit Unit Pre-requisite/s Class Schedule Room : : : : : : Guitar Ensemble MUGE 111 1 Applied Guitar 3a Tues, 7:30 8:30 Guitar Room

satisfying

COURSE DESCRIPTION
quartet. involving

This course involves the preparation and performance of easy works for guitar duet, guitar trio, or guitar It focuses on the basics of ensemble-playing to prepare students for more serious chamber music works guitar in the future. Students are required to study representative works from the different styles using reliable editions. The class meetings are basically rehearsals and coaching sessions. These rehearsals will culminate to a final performance or recital. Therefore, attendance is mandatory because ensemble members rely on each other to produce one satisfying result.

COURSE GOALS

At the end of the course, the students will have: Learned the importance of participation in an ensemble Understood the styles and structures of the works studied Known the composers background and compositional style Understood and applied proper performance practice of each pieces Developed musical sensitivity Created an atmosphere of team spirit Developed confidence and stage presence Developed ensemble playing techniques Developed sound attitudes during performance and avoided undesirable gestures Trained the ear to listen intelligently and critically to fellow ensemble players Improved sight-reading

Course Syllabus in Guitar Ensemble I | Second Semester, CY 2012-2013

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Appreciated the works of composers

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The students are expected to: Attend classes regularly Attend additional rehearsals Prepare money for the photocopying of scores Devote time for personal listening of materials being studied Participate in the culminating activity Attend the Saturday Concert Series and other lectures/master classes/concerts inside and outside the campus

GRADING CRITERIA
Attendance and Participation Quizzes Major examinations (PL, MT, PF, F) Recital/Final Activity 20% 20% 40% 20% 100% 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.25 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 0.00

GRADING SYSTEM
A AB+ B BC+ C CD F 98-100 95-97 92-94 89-91 86-88 83-85 80-82 77-79 75-76 74 and below

COMPUTATION OF GRADE
Student Score X 50 + 50 Perfect Score Final Grade will be computed as:

Prelim + Midterm + Prefinal + Final 4

REFERENCES

Fine editions of ensemble pieces published by selected music publications such as Chanterelle, Edition Berben, Mel Bay, Hal Leonard, GSP, Gendai Guitar, Zen-on, etc Websites of free Guitar scores in PDF such as: www.creativeguitar.org www. delcamp.net www. forrestguitarenesemble.com Rosen, Charles. The Classical Style. NY: W&W Norton & Co., 1997.

Schulenberg, David.Music of the Baroque.New York:Oxford University Press,2001. Turnbull, Harvey. The Guitar from the Renaissance to the Present Day. USA: The Bold Strummer Ltd., 1991.

Course Syllabus in Guitar Ensemble I | Second Semester, CY 2012-2013

III. COURSE PLAN

TOPICS I. Introduction to guitar ensemble playing II. History of classical guitar ensemble Playing III. Some aspects of ensemble techniques and rehearsal procedure PRELIM IV. Survey of ensemble repertoire: guitar duo, guitar trio and guitar quartet a. Renaissance b. Baroque c. Classical d. Romantic e. Modern f. Popular music g. Philippine music V. Study and practice of chosen repertoire MIDTERM PRE FINAL FINAL Read ensemble pieces in the different styles/periods Familiarized themselves in rehearsal techniques SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: Know the history of guitar ensemble Realize the value of sight reading SPECIFIC REQUIREMEN TS Prepare money for the photocopying of scores METHODOLO GY Lecture EVALUATIO N Major examinations Assignments Discussion Quizzes Attend the Saturday Concert Series and other lectures/maste rclasses/concer ts inside and outside the campus Present an ensemble recital as final requirement Film showing Graded Practice Attendance and participation VALUES INTEGRATI ON Quality musicianship Musical Sensitivity Sound aural skills Good command of the instrument Patience Individual practice Dedication Perseverance Discipline Concentratio n Critical thinking
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Supervised rehearsals

Punctuality Hard work Balance

Appreciation Good sense of humor Pursuit of Excellence

IV. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHER NAME: Edgardo A. de Dios CONTACT NUMBER: 09052035652 E-MAIL ADDRESS: ed_dedios@yahoo.com CONSULTATION HOURS: Fridays, 10:00 12:00 Prepared by: EDGARDO A. DE DIOS Instructor Approved by: DANTE OBLIMAR, MM Department Chair

Noted by:

GREZIADA LEDESMA, PhD College Dean