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Bassoon Pedagogy, MUP 481/581 - Fall 2015 Instructor: Dr. Albie Micklich Class time: Thursdays 7:30-9:30 am; Room: 318A Email: albie.micklich@asu.edu Phone: 480.965.3726 Office: E-427 I. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Bassoon Pedagogy is designed for the student to be exposed to the art and science of teaching bassoon. This course is a comprehensive survey designed to supplement the more individualized information given each week in applied bassoon lessons. Whether pursuing an advanced performance degree, a career as an orchestral musician, a bassoon soloist, or a bassoon educator, you will undoubtedly encounter the need to teach bassoon at some point in your career. Just because someone is a good player, does not mean she/he has the necessary skills to be an effective, successful pedagogue. This class will present information so that you can learn about your craft from the inside out. Being well versed in pedagogy will make you a more versatile musician and can often times help your playing in ways you never imagined. II. COURSE MATERIALS: Required texts Each student will be given an individual list of texts, methods, etude books, reedmaking books, etc. to purchase. Repair and maintenance tools (see page 5). In order to give you plenty of time to purchase the required tools, a list was emailed to each student on June 6, 2015. All tools are needed for the September 17 & 24 and October 1 & 8 classes. III. ATTENDANCE: It is your responsibility to arrive to all classes on time. A student is permitted to be tardy two (2) times, the third instance will result in her/his final, semester grade being dropped a full letter point (A becomes B; B becomes C, etc.). If a student is late four (4) times his/her letter grade will be dropped two (2) full letter points (A becomes C; B becomes D, etc.). A student is permitted one (1) unexcused absence, the second instance will result in her/his final, semester grade being dropped a full letter point (A become B; B becomes C, etc). IV. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: All necessary and appropriate sanctions will be issued to all parties involved with plagiarizing any and all course work. Plagiarism and any other form of academic dishonesty that is in violation with the Student Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity!1

V. ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the ASU Disability Resource Center http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/# (Phone: 480-965-1234; TDD : 480-965-9000). This is a very important step as accommodations cannot be made retroactively. If you have a letter from their office indicating that you have a disability which requires academic accommodations, please let the instructors know no later than the end of the first week of the semester so we can discuss the accommodations that you might need in this class. VI. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Please check http://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar for important dates regarding drop, add, and withdrawal. You are responsible for withdrawing from the class by the posted deadlines, should you wish to do so.!2

VII. ASSIGNMENTS and ASSESSMENT (tentative): It is your responsibility to have two (2) hard copies off all assignments prepared at the beginning of each class. Late assignments will be accepted at a deduction of 10% per day late unless otherwise noted. In addition, a copy of each assignment (unless otherwise noted) must be place on the Blackboard discussion board. Points # Assignment 50 1 Bassoon resources assignment 100 2 Teaching observations (25 points each) #1 due September 10 #2 due October 8 #3 due November 5 #4 due December 3 25 3 Method book evaluation 25 4 Band method or beginning etude book evaluation 25 5 Beginning etude book evaluation 25 6 Journal/Periodical article review 25 7 Moderate/Advanced etude book evaluation 25 8 Reed-making guides/books evaluation 100 9 Private studio flyer, brochure, & policies 50 10 Teaching philosophy 75/50 11 Composing original etudes (75 points for graduates/50 points for undergraduates) 100 12 Final examination 25 13 Bassoon pedagogy notebook: A well-organized notebook comprised of all Bassoon Pedagogy information gathered during the semester is due at the beginning of the final examination. Late notebooks will not be accepted! More/less assignments may be given.!3

VII. BASSOON PEDAGOGY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: A U G U S T 20 No class. We will discuss the syllabus, course content, observation assignments, & bassoon resources assignment at the end of the August 24th bassoon studio class. 27 #1, Bassoon Resources due*. Complete list of all bassoon etude books, reed-making books, and bassoon-related books you currently own. First lesson on the bassoon. Posture, hand position, breathing, support, etc. S E P T E M B E R 3 #3, Method book evaluation due. Evaluate and discuss beginning method books. Embouchure, dynamic control, tonguing, articulation, etc. 10 Observation #1 due. #4, Band method/beginning etude book due. Evaluate and discuss method books. Practicing and warming up. 17 Bassoon care, cleaning, maintenance, & repair. ALL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE TOOLS MUST BE BROUGHT TO CLASS! 24 Bassoon care continued. O C T O B E R 1 Bassoon care continued. 8 Observation #2 due. #5 Beginning etude book evaluation. Evaluate and discuss beginning etude books/band method books. Bassoon care wrap-up. Discuss Private studio flyer, brochure, and policies assignment. 15 #6 Journal/Periodical article review due. Discuss journal/periodical review. Discuss historical tutors and methods. 22 #7 Moderate/Advanced etude book evaluation due. Evaluate and discuss moderate/advanced etude books. 29 #8 Reed-making guide evaluation due. Reed-making guide evaluation and discussion. Discuss Teaching philosophy; instrument selection for various ages. N O V E M B E R 5 Observation #3 due. #9 Private studio flyer, brochure, policies due. Discuss assignment #9. Discuss reed-making equipment. 12 Reed-making equipment 19 #10 Teaching philosophy due. Go over final examination assignment. 26 No Class, Happy Thanksgiving *Items in bold indicate assignment due dates D E C E M B E R 3 #11 Original etudes due. Discuss/perform your etudes. Observation #4 due. TBA #12 Final exam and #13 pedagogy notebook due (during finals week)!4

Required repair and maintenance tools Below are the REQUIRED repair and maintenance tools needed for Bassoon Pedagogy. You will need all of your tools beginning with the September 17th class. I recommend purchasing from Forrests Music but you can purchase from any store of your liking. The reference numbers refer to Forrests Music. Needle Oiler - #0-15 Silver polishing cloth - #O-05 Whisper key pads, oval (Fox 601 & 660) - #R52-O Whisper key pads, round (Renard, Fox 101 & 201) - #R52-R Fox pivot screws (pre-1991) #R-53-O (package of 4) Fox pivot screws (post-1991) #R-53-N (package of 4) Heckel pivot screws #R-54 Pad cement #R-19 (One stick can be split between the entire class) Spring hook #R-06 (Or purchase #3 (1.50 mm) metal crochet hook at a fabric/hobby store for under $1.00) Bassoon finger hole brush #O-12 Make-up or paintbrush (purchase on your own) Screwdriver set a good screwdriver set with multiple sized tips is paramount to successful bassoon maintenance. Please hold off on this until the beginning of the semester, I will offer suggestions of screw drivers that can be purchased locally for around $20.00! Parallel pliers (see graphic below) it is hard to find these in hardware stores but easy to find online. You will need flat nose, smooth jaw parallel pliers (the Grobet pliers listed below can be purchased on Amazon Grobet is highly recommended!!!)!5