Syllabi

KSU Opera Theater SYLLABUS FALL 2021

CRN: 84265 1 credit

CRN: 84266 0 credit (pass/fail)

CLASS TIMES: MWF 2:30-4:20pm

LOCATION: Scott Rehearsal Hall / Wilson Bldg 114 / WA2210 MOREMEN STUDIO

OPERA THEATER FACULTY:

Eileen Moremen – Director emoremen@kennesaw.edu

Office hours by appt M-W-F, WA2210 (Moremen studio)

Judy Cole  jcole51@kennesaw.edu and Erika Tazawa etazawa@kennesaw.edu - Opera Coaches

FINAL PRODUCTION: Scenes program entitled: Dynamic Relationships November 19, 2021, 8PM Scott Hall, Bailey Performance Center

Operas represented are, The Ballad of Baby Doe (Moore), The Hotel Casablanca (Pasatieri), Little Women (Adamo), Regina (Blitzstein)

PREPARATION & REHEARSAL:

All classes meet M-W-F 2:30-4:20PM On Time; IF you are not in a directed rehearsal on a given day, it is expected that you will use the class time for memorization and personal rehearsal.

Course Description: Techniques for the singing actor studied through the production of scenes or full-length operas from the dramatic repertory. This semester will be scenes and arias.

Prerequisites: Course granted by audition. Required Materials: Notebook copies or computer scans with copies of scenes music.

GRADING POLICY:

Grading is based upon attendance, punctuality, reliability, attitude, knowledge of material and fulfillment of deadlines, rehearsals and performances, based on face-to-face completion of semester:

* Meet musical and memorization deadlines i.e. prepare yourself for each week’s rehearsed material. = 15%

* Acting exercises and character development; completion of assignments; self-discovery and application to arias and scenes; attend all rehearsals and filming of your scene = 25%

* Act professionally, supporting each other onstage and off = 15%

* Complete student direction assignments; presentation of arias, duets and trios for filming; create scenes with costumes, props, etc = 45%

EXPECTATIONS:

Dates: Deadlines for learning your music

Monday - Aug 30, 2021, individual parts are learned (note check)

Monday - Sept 13, 2021, ensemble singing learned (note check)

Acting while singing means that you need to memorize your parts by Friday Sept 24, (note check)

Staging and acting exercises within the scene (workshop) begins Sept 27

1. Because this is a performance-based class, your completion of requirements depends upon the consistent preparation for each rehearsal. You ARE required to learn your music outside of class time. Rehearsal time is NOT for you to learn YOUR part, it is to learn ensemble and everyone else’s part and how it fits with yours. This is about acting AND musical preparation.

2. Rehearse your songs with rehearsal recordings you have made. Come prepared to rehearsal and support one another at all times. Be a good colleague. Preparedness is one of those attributes.

3. Acting will be a large part of this semester’s curriculum. In order for you to learn acting skills, practice with one another and individually. It takes time and effort and is necessary for the art form.

4. In order for you to gain the most out of each rehearsal, you must remain in good physical condition i.e. avoid late nights when possible, excessive anything, dress properly, keep hydrated, eat well, wear masks, don’t congregate. A singer is dependent on a healthy body and a healthy voice.

5. Appreciation for each other’s time, teamwork, attention to detail and commitment to the artform are hallmarks of a successful artist and expected of you. Become a model of professional musician: BE ON TIME for your rehearsals, develop good professional skills as a musical colleague. Practice daily on your music and vocal necessities for your role to become part of the whole. Opera is a TEAM experience.

6. The music of opera is advanced technique. If you have technical questions, TAKE YOUR MUSIC TO YOUR PRIVATE LESSONS and let your teacher help you with discovering what you need to know to make the opera experience a success for you and the Opera Theater!

7. Any negative attitude that veers from support of one another will be considered unprofessional and unworthy of you. We are training capable, skilled artists. (Check your diva/divo at the door!) Speak to a faculty member after rehearsal with issues that need to be addressed.

8. BE FLEXIBLE: Even with the most careful planning, things happen. Schedules may need to change, rehearsals may be affected…any changes will be given in as timely a manner as possible. This class is intended to fine-tune your rehearsal skills, to develop you as a singing musician, and to help build relationship skills in working with others. Music making is dependent on healthy relationships. We welcome your thoughts and concerns. We look forward to a highly energized, motivated and productive semester with you!

PLEASE NOTE: In face-to-face OR online classes, you will only need to be in class when your rehearsal is called. Even though you need to be available MWF from 2:30-4:20, you may not be called for all of that time. Missing class is not advised, but when there is an anticipated absence, YOU MUST notify us in writing at least 24 hours in advance – email is the safest and most secure way. There are only 2 absences before it affects your grade.

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and the larger body of scholars of which it is a part. Acting unethically, no matter
how minor the offense, will be detrimental to my academic progress and self-image.
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University, and the value of the degrees it awards. Whether on campus or online, I
understand that it is not only my personal responsibility, but also a duty to the
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Kennesaw State University Voice - Applied Music Syllabus

I. Voice MUAP: Name:

II. Eileen Moremen, Wilson Annex 2210, OR online Facebook messenger video, Facetime, Microsoft Teams

470-578-6390 office / 404-431-3389 cell; Office hours by appointment / Text if not on campus with emergency messages

III. Class Meetings

There is the equivalent of 15 scheduled lessons during the semester (Either in a COVID 19 enhanced studio with plexiglass and PPE or online). The final exam (jury), for which you must reserve a time on the sign-up sheet posted during the last week of the semester OR submitted in Acceptd, will be counted as the final one. Lessons are 50 minutes in length and should begin and end on time. Scheduling of lessons will be set up in the first week of classes and will continue at that appointed time (whether in person or online). If there is an emergency, or the lesson is missed (for an appropriate reason), there will be a make-up lesson. Please give the instructor a 24 hour notice when possible.

IV. Required Materials

Students are required to own original copies of the music which they study/perform. It is expected that students and faculty will adhere strictly to the policy of the university prohibiting the use of photocopied music. Original copies of music will be used for all performances.

V. Catalogue Course Description

Applied music encompasses the areas of instrumental and vocal performance as well as conducting and composition. It is offered for one to two hours credit in the form of private lessons for music majors.

VI. Purpose/Rationale

The purpose of applied music instruction is to develop and improve the student’s performance ability and musicianship.

VII. Goals and Objectives

The objective of this course is to develop and improve the student’s musical ability , so that the student (a) progresses successfully through the prescribed series of applied courses; (b) performs successfully on jury examinations, required student recitals (when possible after Covid 19 is gone), and final junior and senior recitals; (c) exhibits fulfillment of any repertoire requirements for his/her particular level of study. Studio lessons will provide the student with requisite pedagogical studies for the student to create his/her own musical venues for further growth, along with improvisation within the context of composed music, and where appropriate. Technology will be used to enhance the student’s ability to receive information regarding his/her own progress through use of audio and video recording, and computers (research and literature on the Internet) and Youtube recordings sent to the Professor for review when lessons are online. Music will be explored so as to allow the student to prepare and perform music derived from a variety of styles and cultures.

VIII. Course Requirements

1. Attendance is required at all scheduled lessons (explained in III above)

2. Juries, Student Recitals, Concerts, Meetings, Advisements

a. All BM and BA students and Music Minors will take a Jury each semester.

b. All Music Majors are required to perform on a Student Recital OR Studio class (when in the restricted Covid 19 social distancing guidelines, these will remain online) in their major applied area.

c. Check Student Handbook for attendance requirements for student recitals and symposia. (See below from KSU Voice Handbook) This will vary depending upon Covid 19 rules and restrictions.

CLASS/STUDIO ATTENDANCE (Voice Lesson attendance). Attendance is expected of each music student at every scheduled class, rehearsal and lesson. When Covid 19 is gone: Attendance is expected at ALL Voice Symposiums, even after the 10 required by the SOM. Accurate attendance records will be taken. Uniform regulations covering make-up lessons are exercised for all applied music courses, and these policies are explained in the “Applied Music” sections of this Handbook. Each professor of applied music will inform the student of his/her policy regarding the extent to which attendance will influence the final grade. For other courses and ensembles, the professor will provide at the beginning of the semester a clear statement of the attendance policy for that course or ensemble. There is absolutely no substitute for the continuity of musical growth gained through regular attendance patterns. It is, therefore, entirely inappropriate for a student with poor attendance record to request special projects (outside reading, or listening, etc.) to compensate for poor attendance. Poor attendance inhibits musical growth and musicianship.

*STUDIO CLASS & STUDIO RECITALS** Studio class is an opportunity for all members of a voice studio to perform and receive additional training and guidance in a workshop setting. Attendance is mandatory for all students. (During Covid 19 - Students will receive MUAP 1101 credit for attending studio class as well as attend when/if schedule of Symposia are finalized)

Faculty Voice Recitals - Attendance is mandatory for all voice students. Failure to do so, will result in a lowering of the applied studio grade. During Covid 19, observe streaming recitals.

As a voice major, it is expected that students attend ALL of the aforementioned events. Work schedules must accommodate academic obligations. Covid 19 accommodations will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

d. Music Major Meetings and Advisement sessions are required events and must be attended by all Music Majors.

e. All semester repertoire will be prepared for the Jury, even the performed Student Recital pieces. Failure to satisfy the Jury requirements will lower the applied grade by one letter.

f. This semester repertoire will follow the guidelines written in the Student Handbook.

The following pieces will be the student’s responsibility to learn, rehearse adequately with your accompanist, memorize, and perform on at least one Recital and final Jury.

Composition Composer

g. Students are required to keep an up-to-date repertory sheet in the approved department format and submit a copy to the teacher in the first month of the semester. A copy will be attached to this syllabus and handed into the Music Dept secretary to be kept in the student’s permanent file.

XI. Practice

1. Set priorities - find time in your schedule and PLAN practice time in your day. It may mean you get to sleep a little earlier and get up to get to school earlier to warm up and do technique. Add another portion later in the day.

2. Start methodically; get a practice notebook and give yourself goals; write where you left off; what you want to start with next session; AND what you learned about yourself, vocally, language skills, interpretively, etc. This IS University School of Music, so you do have many things to do. You have a born gift of singing. You have chosen this as your degree program. Are you giving yourself the best chance?

3. Keep it simple. You have recorded your lessons and rehearsals, create the exercises you have been guided to do, and expand slowly. But give yourself time to expand. You have a group of muscles that need training. It is athletic and specific and needs time to grow. You can do this!

4. Progress not perfection. IF you keep moving one step at a time you will surprise yourself at the goals you will achieve. It's for YOU and your life. Embrace it! Yes, you have many things to do. Do them to respect your passion to become the best musician/person you can be. Put methodical practice behind your goals and you will be successful. For YOURSELF and your degree program.

5. Be passionate about your music; your communication through your music; your peers that make the music with you; and the final product that will be the concerts, recitals, opera productions that you are involved in. Growing as an artist is a lifelong journey!

X. Evaluation Procedure

The student’s grade in applied music is derived as follows:

Studio evaluation (studio classes, symposium, attitude) 60%

Practice habits (PREPARATION) 20%

Jury 20%

total 100%

Studio Requirements

Eileen Moremen’s studio – attendance will reflect upon your final grade:

Attend Studio classes

Attend Voice Symposiums (if available)

Attend Jr. and Sr. recitals of students performing from this studio

Attend the semester Opera Theater production (streamed or future in person)

Prepare pieces with translations and IPA

Coordinate with accompanist and get recorded pieces for practice purposes to prepare for juries & Studio Classes

Attend all faculty and guest artist Vocal recitals and master classes, when applicable after Covid 19 is gone

^{XI. Academic Honesty}

^{Students should refer to the current Kennesaw State University Undergraduate Catalogue:
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code
of Conduct, Section II addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty, including
provisions regarding plagiarism, cheating, unauthorized access to University materials,
misrepresentation/ falsification of University records or academic work, malicious
removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, computer facilities and/or
services, or misuse of student ID cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct
will be handled through established procedures of the University Judiciary Program,
which includes an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade
adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure which may subject a student to the Code
of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspension requirement.}

^{XII. Diversity}

^{A variety of materials and instructional strategies will be employed to meet the needs
of the different learning styles of diverse learners in class. Candidates will gain
knowledge as well as understanding of differentiated strategies and curricula for
providing effective instruction and assessment within multicultural classrooms. A
second element is to cause candidates to explore how multiple attributes of multicultural
populations influence decisions in employing specific methods and materials for every
student. Among these attributes are ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender,
giftedness, disability, language, religion, family structure, sexual orientation,
and geographic region. An emphasis on cognitive style differences provides a background
for the consideration of cultural context. KSU provides program accessibility and
accommodation for persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A number of services
are available to support students with disabilities within their academic program.
In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office
of Student Support Services (770-423-6443) and develop an individual assistance plan.
In some cases, certification of disability is required. If you have a hidden or
visible disability which may require classroom or test accommodations, please tell
the instructor as soon as possible. Please also register with KSU Disabled Student
Support Services. Please be aware that there are other support/mentor groups on campus
that address each of the above mentioned multicultural variables. For more information
contact the Student Life Center at 770-423-6280.}

^{XIII. KSU Writing Center}

^{The KSU Writing Center is a free service offered to all KSU students. Experienced,
friendly writing assistants work with you on thesis development, organization, research
documentation, grammar, mechanics and more. They help you improve your paper and
teach you strategies to become a better writer on your own. Stop by Rm 242 in the
English bldg for an appointment or more information.}

^{http://www.kennesaw.edu/english/WritingCenter}

^{XIV. Disruption of Campus Life}

^{It is the purpose of the institution to provide a campus environment, which encourages
academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation.
An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect
the health and safety of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive,
profane, threatening and/ or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation
of the Kennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found
guilty of such misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution.
In addition, these violations of state law may also be subject to criminal action
beyond the University disciplinary process.}

^{XV. Disabled Student Support}

^{In compliance with applicable disability law, qualified students with a disability
may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. If you have a specific physical, psychiatric
or learning disability and require accommodations, please let me know early in the
semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide
documentation of your disability to the disabled Student Support Services office located
in the Student Center room 267, and obtain a list of approved accommodations.}

^{Face Masks in the Studio - As mandated by the University System of Georgia, the university
requires the use of face masks in the classroom and in KSU buildings to protect you,
your classmates, and instructors. Per the University System of Georgia, anyone not
using a face covering when required will be asked to wear one or must leave the area.
Repeated refusal to comply with the requirement may result in discipline through the
applicable conduct code. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who are unable
to wear a face covering for documented health reasons. Please contact Student Disability
Services at sds@kennesaw.edu for student accommodation requests.}

^{Shifting Modalities - Please note that the university reserves the right to shift
teaching modalities at any time during the semester, if health and safety guidelines
require it to do so. Some teaching modalities that may be used are F2F, Hyflex, Hybrid,
or online, both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.}

^{Staying Home When Sick - If you are ill, please stay home and contact your health
professional. In that case, please email the instructor to say you are missing class
due to illness. Signs of illness include, but are not limited to, the following:}

^{· Cough}

^{· Fever of 100.4 or higher}

^{· Runny nose or new sinus congestion}

^{· Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing}

^{· Chills}

^{· Sore Throat}

^{· New loss of taste and/or smell}

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2021 FALL KSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC VOCAL TECHNIQUES SYLLABUS

I. Course CRN 83493 MUED 3355

II. Instructor Eileen Moremen Office – WA2210 Phone – text 404-431-3389

III. Class Meetings – Monday/Wednesday 1:25PM-2:15PM WB114

IV. Required Materials

TEXT- The Singing Book, 3rd Edition by Meribeth Dayme & Cynthia Vaughn

Laptop/pad for online submissions and class work

Plus companion link w/ accompaniments

V. Catalogue Course Description

Vocal proficiency for music majors emphasis on tone production, diction and performance skills.

VI. Purpose and Rationale

This course is for KSU Instrumental MuED majors. The students will develop to improve their singing ability so they will be able to demonstrate breath management, tonal freedom, resonance, evenness of scale, clarity of diction, expressive interpretation, basic knowledge of IPA. The students will acquire and demonstrate a knowledge of the physical functioning of the human singing voice; learn coordination of the entire body as involved in that process; vocalize as a group and individually in the class setting; perform a range of repertoire appropriate to the class and individual instrument. Conceptual development of good singing will be enhanced through listening to links of singing performances assigned, combined with required individual practice throughout the course for preparation of the vocal performance portion of the class. Weekly use of technology as a method of receiving, processing and presenting information will include downloads of practice and performances, written assignments reviewing listening to performances of singers, textbook reading and exams.

VII. Course Requirements

1. TESTS – There will be a mid-term and final exam which will include both a written section and an applied sectio

2. LISTENING REQUIREMENT – 3 written reports will be submitted answering four specific questions regarding the singing artist and the selection:

a. What was the title, composer and poet of the piece?

b. The singer and accompaniment? (name, voice type, accompaniment)

c. Diction and expression (could you understand the words, was there a story told?)

d. Breath management (style of piece, challenges/ accomplishments for support)

3. READING ASSIGNMENTS – Textbook chapters completed and discussed in class. Individual students will lead sections of the text as exercises and discussion leads.

VIII. Classroom Attendance

Attendance is REQUIRED and EXPECTED at every class. Attendance will be taken at every class. Students may miss ONE class without penalty. Material covered will be discussed with other class participants and the professor so that the student will not miss content. When an absence is necessary, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the professor ahead of the absence when at all possible. You may text me at any time to discuss reasons behind the necessity for absence.

IX. Evaluation Proceedures

Grades will be determined by:

Mid-term Exam (applied) – 15pts

Final Exam (written and applied) – 10 + 10 = 20pts

Class participation - 40pts

Textbook Chapter preparation – 15pts

3 Listening Reports – 10pts

Total 100pts

Final Grades will be based on the following scale: 90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

65-69 D

0-64 F

^{Board of Regents and University Policies}

^{a. Academic Honesty Policy -}^{Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code
of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogues. Section II
of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy on academic honesty,
including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University
materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work,
malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional
misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification
cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established
procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an “informal”
resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing
procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester
suspension requirement.}

^{b. The implementation of the Academic Honesty Policy in this class -}^{You are expected to do your own work on all written assignments. If you are caught
giving or receiving help on exams or any assignment, this will be treated as cheating.
Each instructor may assign a “0” grade to work that represents an initial attempt
at confirmed cheating. In second attempts, accused students will be prosecuted through
official judicial avenues according to Kennesaw State University policies and procedures.
All assignments must be done independently: assignments showing collaboration between
students will be considered cheating.}

^{c. KSU Sexual Misconduct Policy -}^{KSU does not condone and will not tolerate sexual misconduct or sexually exploitative
or harassing behavior of any kind. The University has a comprehensive sexual misconduct
policy (https://policy.kennesaw.edu/content/sexual-misconduct-policy) and affirms
its responsibility to:}

^{• Respond promptly and effectively to sex discrimination, especially sexual harassment
and sexual violence;}

^{• Take immediate steps to eliminate the sexual harassment or sexual violence, prevent
its recurrence, and address its effects; and}

^{• Support all students with appropriate resources regardless of their status as complainant
or accused.}

^{d. Reasonable Accommodations}

^{Students with qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act who require “reasonable accommodation(s)”
to complete the course may request those from Office of Student Disability Services.
Students requiring such accommodations are required to work with the University’s
Office of Student Disability Services rather than engaging in this discussion with
individual faculty members or academic departments. If, after reviewing the course
syllabus, a student anticipates or should have anticipated a need for accommodation,
he or she must submit documentation requesting an accommodation and permitting time
for a determination prior to submitting assignments or taking course quizzes or exams.
Students may not request retroactive accommodation for needs that were or should have
been foreseeable. Students should contact the office as soon as possible in the term
for which they are seeking accommodations. Student Disability Services is located
in the Carmichael Student Center in Suite 267. Please visit the Student Disabilities
Services website at www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/sds for more information, or call the
office at 470-578-2666.}

^{e. Accessibility Statement}

^{This course’s online materials are in the process of being redesigned to be accessible
to all users. We adhere to the USG’s policy on web accessibility and reasonable accommodations
for Section 508 of the ADA. Students having difficulties in completing this course
should request special accommodation from Student Support Services.}

^{f. Copyright Law}

^{It is the responsibility of KSU faculty and students to respect the rights of copyright
holders and complying with copyright law. The University System of Georgia recognizes
that the exclusive rights of copyright holders are balanced by limitations on those
rights under federal copyright law, including the right to make a fair use of copyrighted
materials and the right to perform or display works in the course of face-to-face
teaching activities. The University System of Georgia facilitates compliance with
copyright law and, where appropriate, the exercise in good faith of full fair use
rights by faculty and staff in teaching, research, and service activities.}

^{g. Protecting Students’ Privacy (FERPA)}

^{Students have rights to privacy over their academic information. As a result, we will
keep information confidential: a student’s grades, and other personal information.}

^{h. Ethics Statement}

^{The instructor of your course will make every effort to respect religious, cultural,
and gender differences. Students are asked to do likewise to maintain a collegial
learning environment.}

^{i. Disruption of Campus Life:}

^{It is the purpose of the institution to provide a campus environment that encourages
academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation.
An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect
the health and safety of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive,
profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation
of the Kennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found
guilty of such misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution.
In addition, these violations of state law may also be subject to criminal action
beyond the University disciplinary process.}

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