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Bergen Community College
Division of Humanities
Department of Performing Arts.
Course Syllabus
MUA-234 GUITAR II
Basic Information About Course and Instructor:
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Course Description:
MUA 234 Guitar II provides instruction in guitar designed to develop the
student’s level of proficiency. The student attends one lesson per week. Lesson
times are arranged during the first week of classes. Pre-Requisite: MUA 102.
Course Objectives:
Guitar II is designed for students who are motivated towards professional
musical careers as well as students who wish to play for personal development.
Students are expected to improve their musical performance skills each semester.
The areas of expected improvement are listed under Course Grades/Evaluation
below.
Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this
course, students will be able to:
Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment:
1. Group I & 2 Major Scales In lesson Evaluation
2. Group 1 & 2 Major Arpeggios In lesson Evaluation
3. Elementary notation, signs,
symbols and music Reading.
In lesson Evaluation
4. Simple Chord Progressions In lesson Evaluation
5. Elementary Stylistic Techniques Varied Repertoire Assessment
6. Consistent, Measurable Progress Participation: Semester Recital
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Course Content:
Guitar I, II, III, and IV is a sequence of courses designed to prepare the student
for further study in an upper-level institution of higher education. Students are
expected to achieve sufficient performance competency to enter a four-year music
institution at the third-year level. Students in MUA 234 will learn how to care for
and maintain a guitar, as well as use proper playing position and right-hand
techniques. Students will learn to play Group I and Group II major chords and
scales, notes in first position, and to read basic musical notation. Specific music
literature will be chosen by the instructor taking into account the student’s ability
and future goals.
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials:
All students are expected to furnish their own guitar (electric or acoustic), straps,
cables and picks. Repertoire will be instructor selected.
Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s):
Students are expected to practice the assigned material for at least thirty minutes
daily.
Grading Policy:
Three to four written performance evaluations will be given each semester. Other
evaluation methods will include oral questions and sight-reading performances.
Written evaluations are essential for the College record keeping purposes. A
midterm grade is strongly recommended. A final grade must be given.
Grades will be based on the following:
a) Consistent Participation g) Major Triad Arpeggios
b) Practice Techniques/Habits h) Correct Phrasing
c) Reading/Sight Reading Music i) Correct Fingering
d) Style/Interpretation j) Intonation
e) Musicality k) Rhythmic Accuracy
f) Major Scales
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method, Grade 1, Mel Bay.
William Leavitt, A Modern Method for Guitar, Volume 1, Berklee Press.
Frederick Noad, Solo Guitar Playing, Book 1, Music Sales.
Julio S. Sagreras, First Lessons for Guitar, Volume 1, Ricordi.
Will Schmid and Greg Koch, Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Book 1, Hal Leonard.
Happy Traum. Traditional and Contemporary Finger-Picking Styles, Oak
Publications.
Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in
which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to
be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be
established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by
the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes.
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Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements:
Statement on plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty:
Academic Matters - Bergen Community College - Acalog ACMS™
Statement on the appropriate use of AI (see the following link for guidance):
AI-Guidance-Resource-Page.pdf (bergen.edu)
ADA statement:
Disability Services (Office of Specialized Services) | Bergen Community College
Sexual Harassment statement:
HR-003-001.2018-Policy-Prohibiting-Sexual-Harassment.pdf (bergen.edu)
Statement on acceptable use of BCC technology:
Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf (bergen.edu)
Recommended Syllabus Statements from the Office of Specialized Services:
Syllabus Statements | Bergen Community College
Statement on the purpose and value of faculty office hours.
Student and Faculty Support Services:
Accessibility Statement
Bergen Community College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all
students in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or think you may
have a disability) and, as a result, need a reasonable accommodation to
participate in this class, complete course requirements, or benefit from the
College’s programs or services, contact the Office of Special Services (OSS) as
soon as possible at 201-612-5270 or www.bergen.edu/oss. To receive any
academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with OSS. The
OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability-
related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse
on disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student
service offices.
Student Support Services
Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers
a broad variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student
support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are
available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/.
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SAMPLE COURSE OUTLINE:
Date: Topic/Activity: Learning
Outcomes: Assignments/Events:
WEEK 1 Major Scales Part 1 1 As per instructor
WEEK 2 Major Scales Part 2 1,3,6 As per instructor
WEEK 3 Major Arpeggios Part 1 2,3,6 As per instructor
WEEK 4 Major Arpeggios Part 2 2,3,6 As per instructor
WEEK 5 Intro Chord Progression 3,4,6 As per instructor
WEEK 6 Chord Progress Part 1 3,4,6 As per instructor
WEEK 7 Chord Progress Part 2 3,4,6 As per instructor
WEEK 8 Rhythm Studies Part 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 As per instructor
WEEK 9 Rhythm Studies Part 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 As per instructor
WEEK 10 Technical Studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 As per instructor
WEEK 11 Performance Repertoire 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
WEEK 12 Performance Prep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
WEEK 13 Performance Prep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
WEEK 14 Performance Prep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 As per instructor
Recital Participation
Possible Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and
subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.