Piano Studio of Dr. David Korevaar
The University of Colorado at Boulder
Policies
1. Goals
To study and learn
works of the
piano literature. To gain an in-depth appreciation
for the
wide range of styles of music. To develop a technique which
serves the
musical intent. To gain confidence performing.
2.
Preparation
To this end, it is
expected that
students will focus on the preparation of their music. In addition to
researching the background of each piece and composer, students will
devote
consistent and concentrated effort to learning and improving.
3. Practice
Students should be
practicing 3-5
hours a day. Good and efficient practice habits are critical to
success. We
will discuss practice methods in lessons and studio classes. Sharing
effective
methods with your peers should also be part of your study.
4.
Memorization
Solo repertoire should
be
memorized before presentation in studio class or any other performance.
In
general, I encourage memorization relatively early in the learning
process, but
I understand that students have different learning styles.
5.
Performance
It is expected that
students will
regularly perform each semester, in formal and/or informal settings.
This may
include performances in studio class, in master classes, in juries, or
in
degree recitals, as well as concerts or competitions outside of school.
Students should be prepared to offer several sentences of spoken
descriptive
information about each piece, including historical, analytical,
interpretive,
or other practical thoughts. Solo and collaborative performances are
encouraged.
6. Studio
Classes
Weekly studio classes,
i.e.
meetings of all my students together, provide an important opportunity
for
performance and critique. Students should be prepared to play something
at each
of these throughout the semester. The same work may be offered at
several
different studio classes, if this is deemed helpful to the learning
process.
Just as significant as performing is listening critically to others.
Comments
will be encouraged from each member of the class. There may not be time
to hear
every student every week, but students should plan on performing in
multiple
classes throughout the semester.
7.
Attendance
Attendance at all
lessons and
weekly studio classes is essential. Under University policy, you will
be offered a minimum of 14 50-minute lessons each semester. In case of
illness, please contact
me at
least 24 hours in advance to reschedule. (Any lessons unavoidably
missed by me
will be made up at a mutually convenient time.) You are also strongly
encouraged to attend all campus piano performances during the semester,
particularly
including those given by CU keyboard faculty, guest artists, and your
fellow
students.
Missing more than 2
lessons, 2
studio classes, 2 departmental recitals, or 2 recitals by students in
our
class, by CU keyboard faculty, or by guest pianists may result in a
lowered
semester grade.
8. Grading
Semester grades will
be based upon
a number of factors, including weekly preparation and attendance,
participation
in studio classes (both performing and commenting on performances by
your
peers) jury and recital results, and individual improvement. Any grade
higher
than a B reflects excellent work.
9.
Appointments
I am always available
for consultation,
either during the lesson, at office hours, or by special appointment.
Please do
not hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions, concerns, or
suggestions.
Telephone:
303/492-6256
E-Mail:
korevaar@colorado.edu
10. Additional
If you qualify for
accommodations because of a disability, please submit to
me a
letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs
may be
addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on
documented
disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and
www.Colorado.EDU/disabilityservices
Campus policy
regarding
religious observances requires that faculty make
every
effort to deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of
religious
obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or
required
attendance. Please alert me in advance of any such conflicts, and we
will work
together to accommodate. See full details at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html
Students and
faculty each have
responsibility for maintaining an appropriate
learning
environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards
may be
subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are
especially
important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with
differences of
race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation,
gender,
gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to
the
instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your
request to
address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise
me of
this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate
changes to my
records. See policies at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html
and at
http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_cod
The University of
Colorado at
Boulder policy on Discrimination and
Harassment, the
University of
Colorado policy on Sexual Harassment and the
University of
Colorado policy on
Amorous Relationships apply to all
students,
staff and faculty. Any student, staff or faculty member who
believes s/he
has been the subject of discrimination or harassment based
upon race,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, or
veteran status should contact the Office of Discrimination
and
Harassment (ODH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at
303-492-5550.
Information about
the ODH, the above referenced policies and
the
campus resources available to assist individuals regarding
discrimination or
harassment can be obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh
All students of the
University
of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for
knowing and
adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution.
Violations of this
policy may
include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of
academic
dishonesty,
fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All
incidents of
academic misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council
(honor@colorado.edu;
303-725-2273).
Students who are found to be in
violation of
the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic
sanctions from
the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but
not
limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). Other
information on
the Honor Code can be found at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html
and at
http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/