Course Syllabus

TBA

Syllabus & Schedule

Fayetteville State University

College of Arts and Sciences

Performing and Fine Arts

Music 110 – University Choir

Fall/2022

Locator Information:

Instructor: Dr. Denise Murchison Payton, Director

Course # and Name: 110 University Choir Office Location: Rosenthal 228, 230

Semester Credit Hours: 1.0 Office hours: TBA

Day and Time Class Meets: MTWR Office Phone: 910-672-1457

Total Contact Hours for Class: 75+

Email address: dpayton1@uncfsu.edu

FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of charge, an electronic mail account (username@uncfsu.edu) that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established FSU email as the primary mode of correspondence between university officials and enrolled students. Inquiries and requests from students pertaining to academic records, grades, bills, financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature must be submitted via FSU email. Inquiries or requests from personal email accounts are not assured a response. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be used to access electronic mail.

Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at

http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf

Syllabi statement - It is the policy of FSU for the Fall 2021 semester that all students are required to engage in safe behaviors to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Such behaviors specifically include the requirement that all students wear a mask while in classrooms or labs and in other instances where social distancing is not possible, unless (a) a student is granted an accommodation from Disability Services, or (b) I otherwise explicitly grant permission to a student to remove their mask (such as while asking a question, participating in class discussion, or giving a presentation, all while at an appropriate physical distance from others). Students who do not have masks can obtain them from the building coordinator. Failure to comply with this policy in the classroom may result in dismissal from the current class session and charges under the Code of Student Conduct.

Special Communications available during the pandemic: Students have professor’s mobile number to text personally or to send a message in Canvas or Bronco Connect. All office phones are forwarded to faculty’s mobile numbers

COVID-19 Statement

It is the policy of FSU for the Fall 2021 semester that all students are required to engage in safe behaviors to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Such behaviors specifically include the requirements that all students wear a mask while in classrooms or labs and in other instances where distancing is not possible, unless (a) a student is granted an accommodation from Disability Services, or (b) I otherwise explicitly grant permission to a student to remove their mask (such as while asking a question, participating in class discussion, or giving a presentation, all while at an appropriate physical distance from others). Students who do not have masks can obtain them from the building coordinator. Failure to comply with this policy in the classroom may result in dismissal from the current class session and charges under Code of Student Responsibility.

Course Description:

A course focusing on selections from all periods and styles of music including classical spiritual, and some gospel music, with a study of vocal techniques, choral diction, performance styles, and practice. Including but not limited to choral performances at various University and community activities, with tours planned to many areas in North Carolina and other states.

Open to all students who enjoy and are serious about singing.

Disabled Student Services: In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1^st Floor); 910-672-1203.

IV. Title IX:

Non-Discrimination Statement

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Any individual with a concern, grievance or complaint of discrimination or retaliation should utilize the university's policies listed above or the applicable employment related grievance procedures for faculty and EPA non-faculty employees. Students who believe they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Student Conduct or the Title IX Office. Employees should contact Human Resources or the Title IX Office.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

At Fayetteville State University, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy higher education environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on sex through compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Fayetteville State University in compliance with and as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”) and other civil rights laws, as well as in furtherance of its own values as a higher education institution, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities. Please scan the QR code or visit www.uncfsu.edu/title-ix to learn more.

All Forms of Gender/Sex-Based Discrimination, Violence, Retaliation, and Harassment Are Prohibited

The Title IX Office, in collaboration with other University partners take active measures to ensure that individuals are not denied access to FSU's educational programs, activities, or employment based on their actual or potential parental, family, or marital status; a student’s pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, or recovery therefrom; pregnant and parenting students’ status; and all other forms of Gender/Sex-Based Harassment, Violence, Retaliation, and/or Discrimination. Other forms of Prohibited Sexual Conduct include but are not limited to Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct- such as Fondling or Rape; Relationship Misconduct – such as Domestic or Dating Violence; or Stalking. Prohibited Sexual Conduct incidents may interfere with or limit an individual’s ability to benefit from or participate in the University’s educational programs or activities. Campus community members who may have experienced any form of Prohibited Sexual Conduct or Gender/Sex-Based Discrimination are strongly encouraged to report their experiences so that the University may respond and provide information, support, assistance, and related resources.

Reporting an Incident of Prohibited Sexual Conduct or Filing a Formal Complaint –

The University strongly encourages all campus community members to promptly report suspected or known incidents of gender/sex-based discrimination, harassment, and violence including all forms of Prohibited Sexual Conduct to the Title IX Office. Options to send a report, file a formal complaint, or learn more about the application of University policies and procedures regarding Prohibited Sexual Conduct are available online at www.uncfsu.edu/title-ix-concerns and/or by contacting:

Jessica Tuttle (She/Her), Chief Title IX Coordinator

Barber Building, Office 242 | Phone: (910) 672-2325

Email: TitleIX@uncfsu.edu | Teams: @TitleIX

Unlike the Licensed Counselors or Licensed Medical Providers, the Title IX Coordinators may be legally obligated to investigate reports of Prohibited Sexual Conduct, and therefore cannot guarantee confidentiality, but a request for confidentiality will be considered and respected to the extent possible.

Campus community members are also encouraged to report incidents of Prohibited Sexual Conduct to FSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety at (910) 672-1911 or by visiting the Mitchell Building, or their local law enforcement agency. FSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety provides law enforcement and security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. Also, FSU’s Victim Assistance and Crime Prevention Officers provide specialized services, support, and assistance, and may be reach at (910) 672-1775 or by visiting Office 203 in Williams Hall. For more details, please visit www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety

Consulting with the University’s Licensed Counselors and Health Care Professionals (Confidential Resources):

FSU recognizes that individuals who have experienced Prohibited Sexual Conduct often want and need a confidential person to talk to who can help them process what has happened, understand the support and resources available to them, and consider their options. Under state and federal laws, and University policies, only certain individuals who have professional status are in legally protected roles that permit them to offer confidentiality to those who consult them. Students who wish to connect with a campus office/employees for confidential support and assistance may contact the Counseling & Personal Development Center (www.uncfsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/divisions-departments-and-offices/division-of-student-affairs/counseling-and-personal-development-center) and/or Student Health Services (www.uncfsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/divisions-departments-and-offices/division-of-student-affairs/student-health-services):

Ms. Dionne Hall (She/Her) Ms. Vinette Gordon (She/Her)

Director, Counseling & Personal Development Center Director, Student Health Services

Spaulding Building, Room 167 Spaulding Building, Room 121

Phone: (910) 672-1222 | Email: counselingservices@uncfsu.edu Phone: (910) 672-1259 | Email: vgordon@uncfsu.edu

During the initial consultation, examples of situations where confidentiality cannot be maintained include circumstances when the law requires disclosure of information and/or when disclosure by the University is necessary to protect the safety of others will be discussed. Information shared with these confidential resources typically will not be reported or shared with the Title IX Office. Employees may contact the Employee Assistance Program for similar assistance, support, and resources www.uncfsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/departments-and-offices/office-of-human-resources/benefits/employee-assistance-program

Please note: additional information, resources, and support may be available through various local, state, and national government agencies, non-profit and private organizations, and related organizations that are not affiliated with the University. Please scan the QR code or visit www.uncfsu.edu/title-ix-resources to learn more.

University Employee Reporting an Incident of Prohibited Sexual Conduct –

University administrators at the level of director/department chair or above with knowledge of an incident of Prohibited Sexual Conduct are obligated to report the incident to the University Police (if a crime is involved) and the Title IX Coordinator. Other employees should also report their knowledge of such incidents to the Title IX Coordinator or University Police. The employee reporting the incident is not authorized to investigate or attempt to resolve the incident.

For a complete listing of all Title IX related policies, processes, guidance, resources, and related information please visit the following links: www.uncfsu.edu/title-ix and www.uncfsu.edu/title-ix-policies

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, otherwise known as the Clery Act, is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to provide current and prospective students and employees, the public, and the Department of Education with crime statistics and information about campus crime prevention programs and policies.

FSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety gathers reportable crime statistics from Campus Security Authorities and publishes them annually in our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, in compliance with the requirements of the federal Clery Act. The Department of Police and Public Safety collects this anonymous statistical information from a wide range of campus officials defined by the Clery Act. The statistics include reports to campus officials of sexual offenses occurring on campus or at a University-owned or operated facility.

Our annual report is available at www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety/annual-crime-reports, and a new edition becomes available each Fall.

An individual who wishes to discuss FSU's Annual Crime Reports should contact the following individual:

Tim Lloyd (He/Him), Clery Compliance Officer/Accreditation Manager

201 Williams Hall | Phone: 910.672.2462 | Email: tlloyd8@uncfsu.edu

www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety/clery-compliance

Recommendations

All students, staff, and campus community members are encouraged to utilize all campus safety tools, resources, and assistance found at www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety such as our FSU Live Save smartphone application (https://www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety/livesafe) and Bronco Alerts (https://uncfsu.bbcportal.com/Entry?ReturnUrl=%2fHome

IV. Title IX:

Non-Discrimination Statement

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

All Forms of Gender/Sex-Based Discrimination, Violence, Retaliation, and Harassment Are Prohibited

Reporting an Incident of Prohibited Sexual Conduct or Filing a Formal Complaint –

Jessica Tuttle (She/Her), Chief Title IX Coordinator

Barber Building, Office 242 | Phone: (910) 672-2325

Email: TitleIX@uncfsu.edu | Teams: @TitleIX

Consulting with the University’s Licensed Counselors and Health Care Professionals (Confidential Resources):

Ms. Dionne Hall (She/Her) Ms. Vinette Gordon (She/Her)

Director, Counseling & Personal Development Center Director, Student Health Services

Spaulding Building, Room 167 Spaulding Building, Room 121

Phone: (910) 672-1222 | Email: counselingservices@uncfsu.edu Phone: (910) 672-1259 | Email: vgordon@uncfsu.edu

niversity Employee Reporting an Incident of Prohibited Sexual Conduct –

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Our annual report is available at www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety/annual-crime-reports, and a new edition becomes available each Fall.

An individual who wishes to discuss FSU's Annual Crime Reports should contact the following individual:

Tim Lloyd (He/Him), Clery Compliance Officer/Accreditation Manager

201 Williams Hall | Phone: 910.672.2462 | Email: tlloyd8@uncfsu.edu

www.uncfsu.edu/life-fsu/our-campus/campus-safety/clery-compliance

Recommendations

Textbook: No textbook is required. Music spanning the gamut of musicological styles will be assigned throughout the semester and is provided by the University.

Student Learning Outcomes –

This course is intended to provide the necessary information, resources, experiences and assignments to prepare the student for a successful experience in obtaining and succeeding in the profession of a choral music educator, general studies student or simply an appreciation for ensemble singing. A great amount of class time will be spent with students teaching

Prerequisite knowledge: Only requirement to attend, they can set an appointment for assistance or a section leader to assist, Concert Choir open to all students and members of the community, may do auditions for voice placement

Course Requirements and Evaluation Criteria -
1. Through vocalization, the student will learn the necessary techniques which will improve the choral tone.
2. The student will practice correct rehearsal and performance concepts of phrasing, placement of tone, dynamics, style, attack and release of tone which are important for good choral singing.
3. The students will learn/increase their knowledge of sight singing.
4. Periodically students will be required to sing in small ensembles, perform solos, duets, trios, etc.
5. The students will earn to sing phonetically English and other foreign languages.
6. The students will be held accountable for all materials issued. The University must be reimbursed for any lost items issued to a member of the choir.
7. All students are required to meet all rehearsals and sing in all performances.
8. bring a pencil(s) to every rehearsal
9. mark measure numbers as soon as you get your music
10. responsibly mark directives given by the conductor in your music (in pencil!) during rehearsals
11. maintain healthy vocal standards
12. assume an attitude and sense of responsibility befitting membership in a select collegiate choral ensemble
13. Section leaders, link back to Choir Director as needed, provide information in Welcome module

Grading Scale – The final grade will be determined by the number of points accumulated during the semester. The following criteria will be used to evaluate the student’s grade at the end of the semester:

Class Attendance 25 points

Knowledge of music 25 points

(Memorization of music and

ability to respond at any time for

quartet and duet singing.)

Attendance at Performances 25 points

Logistical support for the choir

At its performances. 25 points

A students’ final grade will be lowered two letter grades, if they fail to sing for University sponsored programs.

The standard FSU grading scale will be used in computing grades:

92-100 = A

83- 91 = B

73-82 = C

64-72= D

63 or less= F

Attendance Requirements – Class attendance is required for all students enrolled in courses at the 100 and 200 levels. Students are required to arrive at each class meeting on time and remain in class until dismissed by the instructor. Please take personal responsibility with regard to your decision to take an absence. If you are unable to sing, but are healthy enough to attend rehearsal, you are strongly urged to attend and rehearse “mentally” with the rest of the ensemble, while still giving yourself vocal rest.

Graded Assignments –Singing Tests, Performances, Music Theory, Performance Etiquette

Policy on Missed or Late Assignments - A students’ final grade will be lowered two letter grades, if they fail to sing for University sponsored programs.

Please note: If these evaluation criteria must be revised because of extraordinary circumstances, the instructor will distribute a written amendment to the syllabus.

FSU Policy on Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom

The Code of the University of North Carolina (of which FSU is a constituent institution) and the FSU Code of Student Conduct affirm that all students have the right to receive instruction without interference from other students who disrupt classes.

FSU Core Curriculum Learning Outcome under Ethics and Civic Engagement (6.03): All students will “prepare themselves for responsible citizenship by fulfilling roles and responsibilities associated with membership in various organizations.” Each classroom is a mini-community. Students learn and demonstrate responsible citizenship by abiding by the rules of classroom behavior and respecting the rights all members of the class.

The FSU Policy on Disruptive Behavior (see FSU website for complete policy) identifies the following behaviors as disruptive:

1. Failure to respect the rights of other students to express their viewpoints by behaviors such as repeatedly interrupting others while they speak, using profanity and/or disrespectful names or labels for others, ridiculing others for their viewpoints, and other similar behaviors;

2. Excessive talking to other students while the faculty member or other students are presenting information or expressing their viewpoints.

3. Use of cell phones and other electronic devices

4. Overt inattentiveness (sleeping, reading newspapers)

5. Eating in class (except as permitted by the faculty member)

6. Threats or statements that jeopardize the safety of the student and others

7. Failure to follow reasonable requests of faculty members

8. Entering class late or leaving class early on regular basis

9. Others as specified by the instructor.

The instructor may take the following actions in response to disruptive behavior. Students should recognize that refusing to comply with reasonable requests from the faculty member is another incidence of disruptive behavior.

1. Direct student to cease disruptive behavior.

2. Direct student to change seating locations.

3. Require student to have individual conference with faculty member. At his meeting the faculty member will explain the consequences of continued disruptive behavior.

4. Dismiss class for the remainder of the period. (Must be reported to department chair.)

5. Lower the student’s final exam by a maximum of one-letter grade.

6. File a complaint with the Dean of Students for more severe disciplinary action.

Students who believe the faculty member has unfairly applied the policy to them may make an appeal with the faculty member’s department chair.

REVISION OF GRADES – STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The following revisions become effective on August 16, 2007.

WN GRADE DISCONTINUED:

WN - Withdrawal due to non-attendance - discontinued, effective August 16, 2007.

STUDENTS: Do not expect faculty to withdraw you for non-attendance. Drop or withdraw* from classes according to the deadlines published in the catalog. *See warning below about class withdrawals.

NEW TYPE OF GRADE: INTERIM GRADES – (New name for “midterm grade,” with additional purposes). Interim grades will be assigned from the first week of the semester until the deadline for class withdrawals. Interim grades are used for informational and warning purposes only; they are not part of your permanent transcript and have no effect on your GPA. Instructors may assign interim grade of F to warn students of poor academic performance or they may assign “X” or “EA” grades. (See below for explanations) After midterm, faculty will assign all students an interim grade of A – F to inform students of their academic status as of midterm.

INTERIM GRADE X = NO SHOW – Assigned to students who are on a class roster, but never attend class. For warning purposes only; NOT a final grade.

STUDENTS: Check interim grades early in the semester. If you have an X grade, either begin attending the class or withdraw* from it. *See warning below about class withdrawals. If you do not take action in response to an X grade, you will receive a final grade of FN. (See “FN” below)

INTERIM GRADE EA = EXCESSIVE ABSENCES - Assigned to students whose class absences exceed 10% of the total contact hours. For warning purposes only, NOT a final grade.

STUDENTS: Check your interim grades often. If you have an “EA” grade for a class, you are in jeopardy of failure if you do not take immediate actions. Either resume attending the class or withdraw from it. *See warning below about class withdrawals.

NEW FINAL GRADE:

FN = FAILURE DUE TO NON-ATTENDANCE – Assigned to students who are on class roster, but never attend the class. An FN grades is equivalent to an F grade in the calculation of the GPA.

STUDENTS: You must attend (or withdraw* from) all the classes for which you are enrolled. *See warning below about class withdrawals.

WARNING ABOUT CLASS WITHDRAWALS:

When you withdraw from a class, you are wasting your money and time. You receive no refund for withdrawing from individual classes and you slow your progress toward degree completion.

Academic Support Resources – Use of SI, Smart Thinking, Criterion, University College Learning Center, Fine Arts Resource Center

Teaching Strategies The teaching strategies include but are not limited to the following: lectures, student presentations, video review and analysis.

Bibliography

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

http://www.choralnet.org/acda1.htm

American Music Resource (U. of North Carolina, Greensborough, since 1993)

http://www.uncg.edu/~flmccart/amrhome.html

American Society for Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

http://www.ascap.com

Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)

http://www.bmi.com

ChoralNet (English version)

http://www.choralnet.org/english.htm
[choral repertoire; includes link to the MUSICA choral database (see above)]

Composers anniversaries (birth or death)

http://www.classical.net/music/composer/dates/comp8.html

Contemporary music, online journal of ("Mikropolyphonie")

http://farben.latrobe.edu.au/mikropol/

Electro-Acoustic Music, Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE), Department of Music, University of California-Santa Barbara

http://ccmrc.ucsb.edu/

Course Syllabus

College of Arts and Sciences

Performing and Fine Arts

1. Failure to respect the rights of other students to express their viewpoints by behaviors such as repeatedly interrupting others while they speak, using profanity and/or disrespectful names or labels for others, ridiculing others for their viewpoints, and other similar behaviors;

2. Excessive talking to other students while the faculty member or other students are presenting information or expressing their viewpoints.

3. Use of cell phones and other electronic devices

4. Overt inattentiveness (sleeping, reading newspapers)

5. Eating in class (except as permitted by the faculty member)

6. Threats or statements that jeopardize the safety of the student and others

7. Failure to follow reasonable requests of faculty members

8. Entering class late or leaving class early on regular basis

9. Others as specified by the instructor.

1. Direct student to cease disruptive behavior.

2. Direct student to change seating locations.

3. Require student to have individual conference with faculty member. At his meeting the faculty member will explain the consequences of continued disruptive behavior.

4. Dismiss class for the remainder of the period. (Must be reported to department chair.)

5. Lower the student’s final exam by a maximum of one-letter grade.

6. File a complaint with the Dean of Students for more severe disciplinary action.

Bibliography

American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)

American Music Resource (U. of North Carolina, Greensborough, since 1993)

American Society for Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)

Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)

ChoralNet (English version)

Composers anniversaries (birth or death)

Contemporary music, online journal of ("Mikropolyphonie")

Electro-Acoustic Music, Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE), Department of Music, University of California-Santa Barbara

Film Music, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

German Music Council (Deutscher Musikrat)

Journal for Music Theory (JMT)

Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

Musico-Textual Resources, H-musTXT (Humanities List)

Opera librettos & song texts (Lyle Neff's page)

Opera performances, Opera Schedule Server [mostly recent performances]

Society for Music Theory

Technology in music, online newsletter (ATMI & CMS)
"Rap on Music Technology" (David Williams & Peter Webster)

Voice problems, Center for Voice Disorders, Wake Forest University

Women in music, Beth Anderson Harold

Women composers, concerts of & choral music by (Arsis Press)