CMUS 252 Commercial Applied Music IV

The purpose of this course is to develop technical fluency, expressive musicianship, and professionalism in performance. Private instruction is the most effective way to develop a high level of musical skill.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Lesson Assignments (12)

Vocal/Instrumental: Each student will be assigned technical exercises, etudes, and/or repertoire. Technical facility will be demonstrated in all three of the above categories, while expressiveness will be demonstrated in repertoire. Performance should be stylistically appropriate, informed by both stylistic and theoretical analysis.

Songwriting/Film Scoring: Each student will be working on individual projects and will be expected to show improvement each week in his or her applied lesson based on instructor feedback. The student will be expected to submit files each week showing steady progression as the student prepares for the final project.

The instructional delivery method is video conferencing through platforms like Zoom, Skype, or MS Teams. Grades are assigned in the learning management system. An accompanist, if required, can be present with the student. When an accompaniment track is appropriate, the track can be played from a phone through a Bluetooth speaker while the student’s laptop is used for the live video conference with the professor. A lesson grade will be assigned by the instructor each week based on completion of the assignments given in the previous lesson. 

Each songwriting and film-scoring student will be required to use the appropriate software/technology as necessary for his or her weekly projects. 

The Liberty University Online School of Music utilizes a website called The Jury System to assist with the collection of Sophomore Review links and faculty grading for these performances. The student should provide all requested information, including a list of all repertoire studied during undergraduate music study, as well as the pieces they plan to perform for the Sophomore Review. The student will upload a screenshot of their submission in The Jury System to this assignment in Canvas for proof of completion.

Sophomore Review Assignment

Toward the final exam period, students will have confirmed with professors the pieces or songs to present for the Sophomore Review. Professors will confirm the date by which the Sophomore Review videos need to be uploaded in The Jury System to be ready for the review. The student will upload a screenshot of their submission in The Jury System to this assignment in Canvas for proof of completion.

Quiz: Lesson Scheduling Availability and Applied Background

In this quiz, the student will communicate his or her schedule availability to his or her instructor. The student must communicate all available times when a lesson could occur, being clear about the time zone in which he or she lives. The student may also indicate his or her top 3 preferred times. The student will also answer questions about applied lesson goals and experience. A video of the student playing/singing or an example of a recent composition is also required, depending on the applied area of study. The quiz contains 7 short answer questions and one file upload question and has no time limit.