Popular Guitar and Voice Basics II
Overview
A. During On-Site Experiences
Successful 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
Successful students will:
- further develop and demonstrate repertoire appropriate to setting.
- 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
Successful students will:
- arrange for a meeting with the instructor.
- submit written work as assigned (e.g. self-evaluation report, journal, etc.).
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 individually and in class to discuss on-site plans and provide suggestions and feedback.
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
- satisfactory participation as outlined by the instructor
- assignment completion (including self-evaluation reports)
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 worksite song material.
- demonstrate understanding of a music therapist's role in the workplace.
- engage musically in a group setting, with confidence.
Required materials will include the following:
- Guitar
- Songbook package
- Guitar strap
- Portable music stand
- Plectrums
Requisites
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers to Other Institutions
Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.
Institution | Transfer details for MUSC 1286 |
---|---|
Athabasca University (AU) | No credit |
Camosun College (CAMO) | CAMO MUSC 106 (1.5) |
College of the Rockies (COTR) | No credit |
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU MUSI 1XXX (1.5) |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU CA 1XX (1) |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC MUS 1XX (0.5) |
Vancouver Community College (VCC) | VCC MUSC 1XXX (1.5) |