The purpose of string lessons
is to follow an individualized course of musical study which will:
1. facilitate technical
improvements on your instrument
2. provide exposure to standard
violin repertory
3. challenge each individual
to grow as a musician
4. provide ample preparation
for appropriate performance
opportunities.
Lessons: Please bring to each
lesson all of your music plus a lesson notebook for lesson assignments. Should
you have questions during the week on a particular problem related to your
instrument, it is wise to make a note of it in this notebook. This will save us
time in our lessons together. You should listen to recordings of all pieces you
are currently working on. Listening should be an aid to helping you develop
your own interpretation of a work.
Lessons are NOT to be missed.
It is very difficult for me to reschedule lessons. If you must miss a lesson,
please let me know as much ahead as possible. Unacceptable excuses include
doctor's appointments (except emergencies) and other school activities, etc,
unless I have a note from another faculty member.
Practicing: Practicing must
be scheduled every day. Here are some guidelines for minimums:
1 hr. per day-non music
majors
1 1/2--3 hrs per day, 7 days
a week- music education, music general, and music business majors, 2 credits
3-4 hrs per day minimum, 7
days a week-music performance majors, 4 credits
Please be prepared in lessons
to tell me what your practice schedule has been and what specifically you have
accomplished during the week. I am goal oriented and will be more than happy to
"map" out a course of action with each of you.
Studio Class: Class consists
of both lessons and evening studio classes. Once per three weeks or so we will
have evening studio class, usually Tues, Weds, or Thurs. to involve non majors.
These will be performance classes. Attendance will be taken and your semester
grade will be based partially on your participation and attendance at these
classes. I will now post studio class times, lesson times, etc. at the
beginning of the semester on my door and on the web. (Mr. Purdy's Violin Studio
Calendar, http://ical.mac.com/craigpurdy/Violin%20Studio) It is also important
to check your BSU e-mail accounts every few days for updates and news of
important concerts, masterclasses, etc.
Performances: Please let me
know of all performances, auditions, etc. you may be partaking in so we can
make best use of our lesson time together. I enjoy hearing each of you perform
and will make make every attempt to come hear you play in any outside concerts
you might be involved in.
Concerts: As evidenced by the
concert requirements for music majors, it is very important to hear other
musicians perform, particularly other string players. Therefore, I expect to
see all of you at string concerts/recitals and masterclasses here at BSU.
(recitals by your colleagues, faculty or guest chamber music recitals, Boise
Philharmonic, etc.) As with studio class I will require attendance at a certain
number of these events. I will talk more about this in studio class.
Grading: Final grade will
reflect weekly lesson preparation (see other side), progress in practice
techniques, contribution and performance in studio class, attendance at
concerts, and, if you are a string major, jury performance.
Grading policy for Private
lessons:
To earn an ÒAÓ you should:
1. have all music
well-prepared for each lesson; i.e.
notes and rhythms learned,
pieces memorized when
assigned for memorization.
2. show excellent musical and
technical progress during the
semester.
3. attend all lessons (unless
excused in advance).
To earn a ÒBÓ you should :
1. have your music moderately
well-prepared most of the
time.
2. show good musical and
technical progress during the
semester.
3. attend almost all lessons
( 1 unexcused allowed)
To earn a ÒCÓ you should :
1. prepare your music in a
mediocre fashion
2. show average improvement
during the semester.
3. attend all but two
lessons.
To earn a ÒDÓ you should:
1. not practice
2. not improve
3. not show up for 3 lessons
Three Important Links to
Bookmark in Your Web Browser
Mr.
Purdys Violin Studio Homepage
Mr. Purdy's Studio Class and
Lesson Calendar (http://ical.mac.com/craigpurdy/Prof.%20Purdy's%20Violin%20Studio)
BSU Department of Music
(http://www.boisestate.edu/music/)