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MUTX 217 Music Therapy Techniques II Tues. – Thurs. 10:00 – 10:50 p.m.
HFA 135 Lee Anna Rasar 836-4260 Spring 2007
When videotape performances are due, be prepared in case of technical difficulties. If technical difficulties are encountered, you are responsible to perform live in the class-room. An A student is defined as a student who always stays two weeks ahead of all due dates for homework. An A student is further defined as a student who is not affected by sickness or by technical difficulties or even by personal emergencies because that student has planned ahead and stayed ahead. A C student is an average student who submits homework on time and follows instructions in the syllabus for how to do homework. A B student is above average, staying ahead for most assignments and maintaining grades that are above average. In this course you will receive a grade of 0 for any work not submitted on the due date in an attempt to prepare you for working in the clinical field of music therapy in which late work is not accepted and actually results in being fired. To prevent this grading policy from affecting your grade in a negative manner, stay ahead with your work.
Self-grading sheets are required when submitting videotaped assignments and must be presented to teacher prior to turning on the videotape. To receive a grade of C or higher, submit typed song sheets and typed session plans for all performances, whether live or videotaped, and submit them PRIOR to the performance. If you submit a song sheet or session plan AFTER you have performed, or if you do not submit a song sheet or a session plan, or if you submit a handwritten song sheet or session plan, you may not receive a grade above a C-.
Techniques described as therapeutic activities for session plans which accompany song sheets should represent a broad sample of methodology and approaches from IDIS 103. Content from 300 and 312 is also applicable for techniques to accompany song sheets/session plans. Prepare a grid to submit to show that you have samples of techniques from each approach model studied in IDIS 103, MUTX 300, 312, 342, and 343 and submit with your portfolio at the end of the semester. As time permits you will demonstrate portions of your techniques along with your songs in class or at the Syverson.
Tues., Jan. 23 – Introduction - description, objectives, schedule - Supportive programming in UW-EC calendar of events (ex.: German/Spanish weeks - take tape player to get songs on tape and learn them, attend folk dance evening to learn dances); Clinic Combination
Thurs., Jan. 25 – at Syverson Lutheran Home – 3rd Floor Dining Room - Folk/Children’s Songs – piano with RH melody/LH accompaniment – all in key of C – live performance.
Sing only FIRST verses of any 2 songs on Folk/Children's Songs list while playing piano as accompaniment and using a metronome set at a singing tempo. Play each song in the key of C. Remember to submit a song sheet for each song and a session plan. You may have two separate session plans or you may include both songs in the same session plan.
Refer to assignment grading information immediately below as well as to section in syllabus labeled Music Performance Grading.
To receive a grade of A on this assignment: right hand plays the melody notes while the left hand provides an interesting and stylistically appropriate accompaniment – lead a sing-along as you play this medley of 2 songs - either segue or provide transitions between songs with no silence or stopping of musical accompaniment between songs - focus is freely/easily on audience responses - not on your own musical performance – steady tempo with metronome is maintained using a metronome setting that will match all songs you choose to use
To receive a grade of B: right hand plays melody notes while left hand plays a simple accompaniment – otherwise same as for grade of A
To receive a grade of C: chords used as accompaniment – otherwise same as for grade of A
To receive a grade of D: chords used as accompaniment and/or any difficulties in execution of requirements listed for grade of A but able to complete performance of 2 songs
Grade of F: not able to complete performance
Tues., Jan. 30 – Demonstration of Tone Chime Leading and Accordion
Thurs., Feb. 1 - at Syverson Lutheran Home - live performance as a conductor/song leader: Lead Happy Birthday (The Birthday Song) in the key of C using chordal cues with your classmates playing the tone chimes. Sing the melody as you lead the class in singing and in playing the chordal accompaniment.
Tues., Feb. 6 – Activity: Names Rhymes; Demonstration: Musical Charades; Felt Pieces
Thurs., Feb. 8 – at Syverson - Love Song (Happy Valentine’s – coming up on Feb. 14!) – piano – you choose key and orchestration style – Perform live with a metronome set at a singing tempo while singing and playing the first verse of Let Me Call You Sweetheart.
Use piano for accompaniment. You may choose any accompaniment and you may choose any key. You will be graded on your ability to sing while playing piano and LEADING a sing-along as well as on your presentation of an introduction and a cue for when to begin singing.
Tues., Feb. 13 – Happy Valentines’ Day! During class today you will present sets of felt pieces to illustrate 3 separate songs (song sheets not required for this assignment). Be sure to submit the felt pieces in a container labeled with your name on it and to include felt pieces for each song separated into a container that is labeled with the name of that song on it. For example, the felt pieces for each song may be placed separately into 3 envelopes with each envelope being labeled by its corresponding song title, and then these 3 envelopes may be placed into a larger envelope with your name on the outside of it.
Valentine’s activities
Thurs., Feb. 15 – at Syverson - Patriotic Songs (President’s Day = Mon., Feb. 19) – piano– live performance - Sing the first verse/chorus of The Battle Hymn of the Republic while playing piano accompaniment that is motivating enough to encourage nursing home residents to join in with singing and clapping/marching/playing instruments.
Use a metronome set at a singing tempo that will work for this song. A major grade reduction will result from failure to maintain tempo or from stopping in the middle of the song.
Tues., Feb. 20 – Mardi Gras songs and Ash Wed. repertoire and activities; Make-ups
(Mardi Gras is today and Ash Wed. is tomorrow.)
Thurs., Feb. 22 – at Syverson - Patriotic Songs (President’s Day was Mon., Feb. 19) – piano – you choose 2 keys and orchestration style – live performance - Sing the first verses and play a medley of the following songs: America the Beautiful and America.
Use a metronome set at a singing tempo that will work for both of these songs. Begin in one key and modulate to a different key for the second song. You may sing and play the songs in any order. You must use piano as your accompaniment instrument. Either segue from one song to another or provide transitions between songs. Do NOT make any breaks in the music between songs. A major grade reduction will result from failure to maintain tempo or from stopping mid-song or between songs.
Tues., Feb. 27 – Demonstration of Homemade Instruments
Thurs., March 1 – at Syverson - Lead Frere Jacques on accordion while singing in French and leading sing-along as you play. You will play melody notes while simultaneously using chordal buttons and leading a sing-along as you play. Be sure to confirm your pronunciation with someone who is French or who is a French major. You will be graded on pronunciation.
Tues., March 6 – Demonstration of Spanish rhythm for Cielito Lindo
Passover Seders; Easter Parade; Music and therapeutic programming for religious holidays
Thurs., March 8 – at Syverson - Irish Songs (Happy St. Pat’s – coming up on March 17!) –
Live performance of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling using piano accompaniment while singing. You may choose any key. Give a clear introduction for the audience to know when to begin singing on each song. Choose a metronome setting that will work for the style of the song and perform the song with the metronome. Submit one session plan incorporating all 3 Irish songs – When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Too-Ral-Loo-Ral-Loo-Ral, and My Wild Irish Rose to cover your session plan requirement for each of the three class days: March 8, 13, 15. This session plan is due on Thurs., March 8th at the beginning of class.
Reminder: tx applicati0ons for songs from concerts/recitals 1- 4 due 3 - 13
Tues., March 13 (St. Patrick’s Day) – Due: tx applications for songs from concerts 1 - 4
Irish Songs – possibly at Syverson Lutheran Home – 3rd Floor Dining – Live performance of the song Too-Ral-Loo-Ral-Loo-Ral on guitar. Include an introduction and lead singing while you play guitar using an accompaniment pattern that reflects the lullaby style of this piece.
Thurs., March 15 – at Syverson - Irish Songs (Happy St. Pat’s – coming up on March 17!) – Live performance of My Wild Irish Rose on autoharp or omnichord. You may choose any key. Give a clear introduction for the audience to know when to begin singing on each song. Choose a metronome setting that will work for the style of the song and perform the song with the metronome.
Happy Spring Break March 19 – 23!
Tues., March 27 – Due: Homemade Instruments, Puppets, and Scarves
Presentation of the following homemade instruments, puppets, and scarves AND container/s for safe storage and easy transportation:
Include a typed description of how to make each instrument, including safety considerations, and including therapeutic uses
(wrist rotation, wrist flexion, wrist extension, independent finger mobility, . . .)
Glove puppets cabasa
Glove bells castanets
10 colored scarves maracas
drum with at least 2 mallets guiro
ocean drum tambourine
rainstick sandblocks
streamers adapted to be held by people with poor grasp abilities
any other creative ideas you have
Thurs., March 29 – at Syverson – Love Song and stylistic accompaniment – piano – you choose key/s and orchestration style – Live performance on piano using a metronome set at a singing tempo while singing and playing the first verse of By the Light of the Silvery Moon. You may choose any accompaniment to represent this song stylistically and you may choose any key. You will be graded on your ability to sing and LEAD a sing-along while providing interesting accompaniment in the style of the piece.
Tues., April 3 – Instructions Given for.: Wish List/Budget Proposal Information – grading based on ability to follow verbal directions and organize and present information creatively without written guidelines or visual example – wise students/A students will arrive to class with a tape player and tape
Thurs., April 5 - at Syverson – Musical Charades - Submit in alphabetical order 20 individual papers/cards with one song title listed on each for use in musical charades game. You will present some of your choices as an activity for the residents. Be prepared to give cues/make adaptations.
Tues., April 10 – Due: Relaxation Tape/CD Master Discography List portion of the
following assignment:
Submit discography listing of at least 20 songs which could be used for this assignment using format included in the forms handed out with this syllabus and labeled as Relaxation Tape/CD Master Discography List. Make sure that each song was composed prior to 1900.
This portion is a preliminary piece of the larger assignment of creating a sleep induction tape: one 20-minute (OK to range between 17 – 21 minutes of music) relaxation audio tape or CD intended to induce sleep (Use Relaxation Tape Instructions from e-reserve for this course under faculty name RASAR and follow instructions for making tape to induce sleep.) You will be graded by these instructions and by instructions in this syllabus. NO SYNTHESIZED MUSIC may be used. Submit discography listing of at least 20 songs which could be used for this assignment using format included in the forms handed out with this syllabus and labeled as Relaxation Tape/CD Master Discography List. Later in the semester you will also submit the discography listing of songs actually used on the 20-minute tape or CD using the format included in the forms handed out with this syllabus and labeled as Relaxation Tape/CD.
In class: make-ups; review of teacher’s grading comments; Web Portfolio instructions
Thurs., April 12 – at Syverson - Live performance of the first section of the Blue Danube Waltz on piano.
Tues., April 17 – Demonstration: Musical Win/Lose/Draw, Name That Tune; Make-up performances
Thurs., April 19 – at Syverson - Hymn/Gospel-guitar – Live performance of you singing the first verse of any hymn listed on the Hymns list while playing guitar accompaniment. You may choose the key. You will be graded on your ability to sing and lead audience in a sing-along as you play. Focus should be freely/easily on audience responses - not on your own performance.
Tues., April 24 - Due: Submit a videotape of your performance of a popular song from the radio repertoire which was written after 1999 and which you have transcribed by ear. Use guitar as accompaniment while simultaneously singing. You may choose any key. Your transcription work needs to be submitted to show your working papers along with a hard copy of the music source (CD,tape,album). Remember to be ready to perform the song in case of technical difficulties.
The intent of this assignment is that you learn the song by listening to it and transcribing it rather than by obtaining the sheet music and learning it from the score. Along with your song sheet, submit your copy of the tape or the CD or album you used to learn the song and also all of your written scrap paper used in the process of transcribing the music. Failure to turn in these raw materials will result in a loss of 50 points on your grade for today's assignment. While you may perform the song using any key, transcription papers should match key/s on music source.