Professor of Music
California State University, Stanislaus
1. Preparation of weekly assignments.
2. Progress from beginning of semester.
3. Quantity of studies and literature prepared.
4. Development of reedmaking skills
5. number of reeds made
6. Jury grade.
7. Attendance at lessons.
8. Attitude.
GUIDELINES
You will need to schedule at least one hour of practice time each day to work on lesson assignments. This does not include reedmaking time or time spent in rehearsal.
Make a personal commitment to practice every day. Marathon practice sessions never make up for consistent daily practice.
Allow time in your schedule for reedmaking. Developing a system of dealing with this craft is of vital importance and will be considered in grading. Any serious player should be making a reed every week. John Mack, Principal Oboe of the Cleveland Orchestra, advocates a reed a day, and he is not exaggerating.
You are required to provide necessary equipment (reeds, cane, tools, etc.) and music (studies and literature) .
If you must miss a lesson, notify the instructor in advance.
Do not expect the instructor to entertain you in your lesson if you are not prepared.
The best way to learn is to bring many good questions to your lesson.
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