String Technique MU2445 (1 credit)
Syllabus - Spring 2012

Instructors	Jean R. Perrault (rperraul@d.umn.edu)
	Betsy Husby (bhusby@d.umn.edu)
	Joseph Schauer (jschauer@d.umn.edu)
Main Office	Humanities 231
Class Time	Monday and Wednesday 11:00am - 11:50am
Class Location	Chester Park B13
Telephone	(218) 726-8208
Office Hours	By Appointment only

Required Textbook
Guide to Teaching Strings Norman Lamb, Susan Lamb Cook
7th Revised edition Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education-Europe, United States
ISBN-13: 9780072414226

Music Book (distributed in class)
Muller-Rusch Volume 1 (VIOLA!)

Recommended reading
Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching Ivan Galamian
Violin Playing As I Teach It Leopold Auer
Ear Training and Violin Playing Bruno Steinschaden, Helmut Zehetmair
String Playing - The Drama of Playing and Teaching Strings Phillis Young
String Ensemble method - Begining Class Instruction Arthur C. Edwards
Strictly Strings Jacqueline Dillon, James Kjelland, John O'Reilly
Essentials Techniques for Strings Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie
Essential Elements for Strings Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, Pamela T. Hayes
Playing and Teaching the Strings Vincent Oddo
String Builder (Violin & Viola) Samuel Applebaum
Teaching the Fundamentals of Violin Playing Jack M. Pernecky

Course Description
Beginning group instruction and pedagogy on string instruments; acoustics principle for strings.

Section 1 - Week 1 - 5 (violin and viola)
Section 2 - Week 6 - 10 (cello)
Section 3 - Week 11 - 15 (double bass)

Goals and Objectives
Introduction to Violin/Viola/Cello/Bass	Naming the parts of the instrument Correct position, holding the instrument and the bow Basic left and right-hand technique Choosing the correct size instrument for students Tuning the Instrument
The Core of String Playing	Basic bowing Acoustics principles / Sound production and tone control Shifting Double stops / chords / arpeggios Natural and artificial harmonics Vibrato Concept of fingering Intermediate and advanced bow technique Improvisation on familiar nursery rhymes and folk melodies. Glossary of symbols and terms used in string music
Care and Maintenance of Instrument	Tightening and rosining the bow Making minor repairs and adjustments Storing facilities / temperature Purchasing instruments (MENC standards) Accessories
Choosing Repertoire	Selecting instructional material Chamber music Source materials
Managing classroom	Diversity in the classroom Class size Anger and frustration management

Course Grading and Evaluation:
On the final class day of each section (see above) a test will be administered. Each test will count for exactly one-quarter (1/4) of the FINAL GRADE. A Final Written Exam, as scheduled in the class schedule catalog, will count for the remaining quarter (1/4) of the FINAL GRADE.
However, every student will be evaluated at every class. Attendance to all classes is mandatory. Legitimate and verifiable circumstances that lead to excused student absence from the classroom can be found on the UMD website at http://www.d.umn.edu/vcaa/ExcusedAbsence.html. Half of the grade will be based on the ability to show-up at the scheduled times and places. Excessive absences will jeopardize the passing of the course. Grades will be lowered a half letter for every unexcused absence.

Student Conduct Code:
Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. More information can be found on the Board of Regents website: http://www1.umn.edu/regents/policies/academic/Student_Conduct_Code.pdf

Teaching & Learning: Instructor and Student Responsibilities
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Students with disabilities
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements - such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos - please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at http://www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.

Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredit's the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.