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MUS124: Applied Violin 

Spring 2015 

Instructor Name: Dr. Casey McGrath 

Email Address: cmcgrath@jjc.edu 

Office Hours: TBD 

Course Description: Private violin instruction, a half-hour lesson per week for sixteen

weeks, commensurate with the student’s ability. This course is intended for non-music

majors, music majors needing further development on their major instrument before

taking 200-level courses, early entry permit high school students, or students desiring to

improve their performance skills for reasons of personal enrichment. Students are

expected to practice a minimum of six hours per week, perform on a minimum of onestudent recital each semester, and perform at a semester-end jury examination. May be

repeated up to three times for credit. Students enrolling in MUS 123 for the first time are

required to audition for placement. 

IAI number: none 

Credit and Contact Hours

* Credit Hours .5

Prerequisites: Students must audition for acceptance into Music 123 

Books, Supplies, and Supplementary Materials 

Required Textbooks/Reading list

* Varies per student

Other resources utilized 

*Notebook, metronome, tuner 

Methods of Instruction: Lecture

Laboratory

Student Learning Outcomes

* All applied string students are expected to comprehend and display:

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basic technical facility (left hand position, bow hold, proper posture)  

correct rhythm/counting

dynamic contrast 

progressing ability to center and maintain accurate pitch 

prepared etudes and studies production studies with metronome

scales and arpeggios appropriate to one’s level 

mastery of assigned repertoire appropriate for one’s level

General Education Student Learning Outcomes 

Students will demonstrate an understanding of cultural issues. Students will demonstrate

an ability to think critically and analytically. 

Graded Assignments and Policies 

The final grade is completely subjective and is based upon the STUDENT’S EFFORTAND WEEKLY PROGRESS, RECITAL PERFORMANCES, and the JURY

EXAMINATION. All grades will be managed through iCampus. 

Grading Scale A = 90!100"B = 80!89"C = 70!79"D = 60!69"F = 0!59"

Classroom Policies and Procedures  

General Information 

RECITAL ATTENDANCE: 

All students enrolled in Music 123 will be required to fulfill the recital attendance policy

as outlined in the Music Handbook. Music Majors and Non-Music Majors have separate

guidelines to follow. These requirements will be given out at the beginning the each

semester. 

ACCOMPANIST POLICY: 

Students are responsible for securing and paying an accompanist, if required, for each

recital or jury performance. Accompanists will be required to provide a minimum of two

half-hour rehearsals plus the performance for a fee not to exceed $25 per recital or jury

performance. 

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  Students own and hold the copyright to the original work they produce in class. It

is a widely accepted practice to use student work as part of the college’s internal self-

evaluation, assessment procedures, or other efforts to improve teaching and learning and

in promoting programs and recruiting new students. If you do not wish your work to

be used in this manner, please inform the instructor. 

A. Student Code of Conduct 

Each student is responsible for reading and adhering to the Student Code of

Conduct as stated in the college catalog.

B. Sexual Harassment 

Joliet Junior College seeks to foster a community environment in which all

members respect and trust each other. In a community in which persons respect

and trust each other, there is no place for sexual harassment. JJC has a strong

policy prohibiting the sexual harassment of one member of the college community

by another. See Catalog or Student Handbook.

C. Student Support http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/pages/default.aspx 

a. Disability Services: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/disability-services/

Pages/default.aspx. Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR): If you

need disability-related accommodations, specialized tutoring, or assistive

technology in this class, if you have emergency medical information you

wish to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the

building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately. Please see meprivately after class or at my office. New students should request

accommodations and support by scheduling an appointment with the

Student Accommodations and Resources (StAR) Office, Campus Center

1125, (815) 280-2230.

b. Tutoring: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students 

c. Counseling and Advising: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/counseling-

advising 

d. Academic Resources: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/academic-

resources 

e. Support Programs: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/support-programs-

services 

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f. Technology Support: http://jjc.edu/services-for-students/Pages/technology-

support.aspx 

D. Safety Students with an impaired ability to concentrate may jeopardize safety in

this classroom for themselves, their classmates and their instructor. If your ability

to concentrate is impaired you should discuss this matter with your instructor prior

to operating equipment or performing a laboratory procedure. Students are

responsible for reporting to their instructor any condition that would impair the

ability to concentrate. Failure to notify your instructor of this issue may be a

violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Topical Outline 

Weeks 1-16  All of the aspects of string instrument performance are accomplished

through assigned production studies, etudes and solos as determined by

individual student’s strengths and weaknesses. The assigned materials

will be based on specific goals outlined by the instructor and discussed

with the student as means to qualify his or her progress throughout the

semester.