I. Two Exams, January 30 and February 25. Each exam will count as 15% of the final grade.

II. A Final (which is cumulative). This test will constitute 20% of the course grade.

III. Two individual performance tests. These will be conducted in my office outside of class time, by individual ten-minute appointments, during the fourth and ninth week of the course. (Don't be late!!) Each performance test is worth 5% of your total course grade. Class meets as usual during these weeks.

IV. Activity notebook. You will organize a notebook of ideas and strategies for incorporating music into the classroom, and will evaluate state-adopted music textbooks. Guidelines are in the Reader. The notebook comprises 20% of your grade. This notebook is due at the last regular class meeting, March 13.

VI. Individual Assignments. You will be asked on occasion to 'lead' others in the class in various kinds of activities, such as clapping and counting, singing, learning new songs, conducting, and/or recorder playing. Some of these will be relatively 'spontaneous;' some will need to be prepared in advance. Grades for these activities will be averaged to represent 5% of your course grade.

VII. Attendance and Homework. Absences can slow the whole class down, since many activities depend on group participation. Therefore, attendance (and promptness!) constitute 5% of the grade. After one 'freebie,' absences (or tardies) will lower your initial 'A' half a grade each occurrence. (If you do have to miss class, you should make every effort to contact me to see what assignments were given in your absence.) Written homework assignments are not frequent in this course, but failure to complete homework when assigned will also result in a lowering of the grade by half a letter each occurrence.

VIII. Please note that ALL requirements must be completed in order to receive a passing grade in the course.