COURSE SYLLABUS GUITAR CLASS: LETS GET STARTED COURSE DATES: July 18-19, 2013, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm each day CREDITS: 1 credits INSTRUCTOR: Tim Schaid, Executive Director Wisconsin Center for Music Education 608-850-3566 – [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION: Interested in starting a guitar class or program in your school but don't know where to begin? This session will provide you with tools and techniques to organize and develop a classroom guitar program. Dr. Julie Goldberg will discuss repertoire, equipment, organization and teaching activities to get you on your way. Exercise examples, repertoire and bibliography will be provided. No previous guitar playing experience required. WORKSHOP PRESENTER: Named Guitarist of the year by Classical Guitar Alive, internationally-broadcast radio program, Dr. Julie Goldberg is the first guitarist to receive a doctorate in music performance from Northwestern University, and also holds degrees from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University and College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Assistant Professor of Guitar at VanderCook College of Music, and North Park University since 1997, Dr. Goldberg directs the Chicago Community Classical Guitar Ensemble, teaches guitar class in the Chicago Public Schools through the New Young Guitarists Program and performs regularly as a soloist, chamber musician, and with the Avanti Guitar Trio throughout the U.S. She is a frequent clinician and adjudicator of guitar contests and competitions. OBJECTIVES: Through this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate and employ an appropriate playing position producing a good tone with fingers and a pick. 2. Play and identify all pitches, and play Major scales in 1st position. 3. Read chord charts; play open position major, minor & V7 chords. 4. Play basic strumming patterns and accompany songs for use in the general music classroom. 5. Play pop, folk, and contemporary songs by reading tablature. 6. Play beginning solo repertoire and guitar ensemble pieces. STANDARDS ADDRESSED*: Wisconsin Teaching Standards Addressed: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 Wisconsin Music Standards Addressed: A, B, C, E

OUTLINE OF CONTENT: This is a hands-on workshop. Attendees will progress through and complete an elementary guitar method, practicing, performing, and mastering the skills needed to play the guitar. Interspersed among the hours of guitar playing, attendees will have an opportunity to rest fingers while Dr. Goldberg presents information on Guitar Resources, Methods and Texts, Guitar Ensemble Activities, Repertoire, Guitar Maintenance, Guitar Class Procedures, Grading and Realistic Expectations for your Beginning Guitar Class. ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Attendance and participation at both days of the workshop is required. • A detailed written report (2-3 pages) addressing multiple application ideas gained through the course. • One lesson plan incorporating ideas gained through the course. Assignments may be turned in at the workshop, mailed to Workshops, Wisconsin Center for Music Education, 1005 Quinn Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597, or emailed to [email protected] no later than August 1, 2013. Reports turned in after this date will not be graded and beyond this deadline no credit can be awarded for this course. REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT 6 string classical guitar (prefered) acoustic steal string guitar (acceptable). No electric guitars please. 1 Guitar Pick, Tear-Drop Shape, Medium Gauge REQUIRED READING please bring to class: A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar, Book One, 2nd Edition by Duncan, Charles, Hal Leonard, ISBN: 978-0-7935-7065-2 GRADING/METHODS OF EVALUATION: Participation and written work should be done at the highest standard of quality at the graduate level and needs to include the following: A 100% attendance – during the time-frame illustrated in this syllabus; participation in small and large group discussions and sharing sessions; concise written report with application ideas gained specifically through the course. Superior graduate work. This indicates not only high achievement, but also an unusual degree of initiative. AB 90% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. Above average graduate work. B 85% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. Satisfactory and average work. BC 80% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. Less than average graduate work. C 75% of the above assignment, participation levels, etc. Work is barely passing at the graduate level.

If below a C is to be awarded, it means that participant did not attend the full workshop and/or did not complete the written assignment on time and in a satisfactory manner. All students must obtain a grade of C or better to pass. The following rubric details the above grading scale more specifically: Criteria Workshop Requirements

Workshop Participation

Superior 5 Attended all required workshop sections and completed all required readings and assignments within the specified timeframe. Highly engaged in workshop discussions and activities. Demonstrates excellent quality in discussion activities. Exceptionally well written and clear; few spelling or mechanical errors; logical progression of ideas.

Very Good 4 Attended all required workshop sections; most required assignments were completed on time.

Average 3 Attended all required workshop sections; at least half of the required assignments were completed on time.

Attentive to workshop activities with active participation. Demonstrates very good quality in discussion activities. Very well written and clear; few spelling or mechanical errors; logical progression of ideas.

Minimally engaged in workshop discussions and activities. Demonstrates adequate quality in discussion activities. Mostly well written and concise; some spelling and/or mechanical errors; mostly logical progression of ideas.

Fair 2 Attended all required workshop sections; required assignments were often late or incomplete.

Little attention to workshop activities with reluctant participation. Demonstrates poor quality in discussion activities. Writing Style: Some Written Report sections not clear and concise; some spelling and/or mechanical errors; some sections not logically presented. Comprehension Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Some and excellent and clear minimal difficulty Application (as consistent understanding understanding with evidenced understanding of topics of topics understanding through of topics covered; covered; workshop Written covered; creative ideas practical subject

Poor 1 Did not attend the entire workshop or did not complete the required assignments.

Indicates no interest in being involved in workshop activities and makes no effort to participate. Most explanations were unclear and wordy; frequent spelling and/or mechanical errors; not presented logically. Appears not to understand workshop subject matter or

Report)

Lesson Plan/Project

innovative and creative ideas for classroom application.

for classroom application.

ideas for classroom application.

Demonstrates exceptional applicability to the classroom; innovative and creative lesson; completely fits with workshop subject and content.

Demonstrates creative lesson ideas; practical application for classroom; covers subject area of workshop.

Lesson plan shows minimal effort in practical application to classroom and demonstration of subject matter.

matter; ideas for classroom application not entirely practical or logical. Lesson plan not logical or practical, or does not fit subject matter of workshop

Grading Scale:

materials; is unable to identify ideas for classroom application. Little or no effort put into lesson plan; not thought out; not practical to classroom applications; or lesson plan not completed.

24-25 A 22-23 AB 21 B 20 BC 18-19 C