Tutorial: 2 hours/week
The instructor will organize the worksite placements and field trip.
The on-site supervisors will provide tasks, supervise and give feedback on student playing and singing.
The instructor will meet with students in class to discuss on-site plans and provide suggestions and feedback.
A. During On-Site Experiences
Students will:
- Follow instruction and guidance from the worksite supervisor;
- Play repertoire at the worksite using guitar and voice;
- Wear attire appropriate to the setting;
- Employ methods of active engagement;
- Behave in an empathetic and respectful manner;
- Learn to speak with the audience;
- Keep a journal of worksite experiences and reflections, from which to draw when preparing the self-evaluation report at the completion of the field experience;
- Assume responsibility for contacting the instructor and the worksite supervisor if issues or concerns arise.
B. In Class
Students will:
- Further develop and demonstrate repertoire appropriate to each site;
- Incorporate instructor feedback for continued learning;
- Demonstrate musical progress as part of ongoing evaluation;
- Participate in group discussions and ensemble work;
- Further develop insight into client populations and the effectiveness of music.
C. After the On-Site Experiences
Students will:
- Submit written work as assigned (e.g. self-reflection, journal, etc.).
The following is an example of the course structure:
Weeks 1-2: Seminar/tutorial
Weeks 3-6: Field experience (Worksite #1)
Weeks 7-8: Seminar/tutorial and field trip to Capilano University
Weeks 9-12: Field experience (Worksite #2)
Weeks 13 to end of term: Seminar/tutorial
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:
- Apply guitar and vocal skills appropriately on-site;
- Acquire and memorize appropriate songs for the worksites;
- Demonstrate understanding of a music therapist's role in the workplace;
- Engage musically in a group setting, with confidence.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. Instructors may use a student's record of attendance and/or level of active participation as part of the student's graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation must be clearly defined in the Instructor's Course Outline.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of Mastery / Non-mastery.
- The instructor, in consultation with the worksite supervisors, will evaluate the student's attendance, musicianship, and participation / professionalism. Written and practical assignments will be given to evaluate student progress.
- The following must be completed to receive a Mastery grade:
- a minimum of twelve (12) hours of successful field experience (8 visits);
- satisfactory participation as outlined by the instructor;
- satisfactory assignment completion.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester. Materials may include the following:
- Guitar
- Songbook package
- Guitar strap
- Portable music stand
- Plectra
- Capo
MUSC 2386
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