Fall 2019

Friday: 12:30- 3:20

ENTM 299 Dr. Robert Giracello

E-Mail: rgiracello@gmail.com

Performance Practicum www.c7music.net

Overview Text
This course is designed to improve your performance skills in a traditional  Texts supplied by professor.
concert music setting. You will have several opportunities to perform on your
instrument of choice in a self-guided fashion, and receive feedback from your
peers, culminating in a formal concert performance at the end of the quarter. Dates to Remember

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME: Students apply the concepts of proper Sep 28

performance etiquette, critique and analysis to be a more confident and Classes Begin
successful musician and to better their critical ear.
Oct 5
Last Day to Add/Drop
Goals
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to: Nov 18
Last Day for Withdrawal
 Perform a piece of music from memory in a concert.
 Recognize good performances and offer constructive criticism. Nov 25
 Develop your musical ear. Thanksgiving!!! No class!!!!
 Collaborate with your friends to produce music.
Dec 19
Grade Deadline
Course Structure
You will perform two solo pieces of music in front of the class, and one piece as
an ensemble. This can be as a musician, singer, or composer. You will sign up
for performance opportunities, but the Professor will determine the ultimate
schedule. At the end of the quarter, each of you will perform at least one of
Grading
these pieces in a concert recital for the student body.
Attendance and Participation: 15%
Critique Journal: 25%
A Note before we begin… Concert Performance: 25%
We are all family here. Some of us are well trained musicians with years of Paper: 35%
experience, and others have nothing more than a great love for music combined
with a little ambition. Be gentle in your criticism. That being said, criticism TOTAL 100%
should be honest and with the goal of development in mind, so give out real
notes for improvement to help your colleagues.

Performance Practicum 1