MUS 17 - Woodwind Ensemble - Stage 5 - Charlie McCarthy/Lenny Carlson

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment DescriptionContinuous oral/aural assessment of students' progress in the development of a skills set applicable to ensemble performance. These include accuracy of intonation and rhythm, reading pitches correctly, phrasing/dynamics and following directions of the conductor.

The above criteria assumes that the student has practiced his/her individual part and is prepared to perform it in a group setting.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students7

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Shared document files
Data SummaryAs documented by the Final Recital on 5/20/13, most students performed their assigned repertoire demonstrating a general improvement over the semester in skills required of a musician in a woodwind ensemble.
Analysis SummaryStudents were successful in improving their skills in part-holding, projection, accompaniment and other ensemble skills.
Next Steps PlannedNo answer
Learning OutcomesNo answer

Changes

DetailsCourse Outline of Record update. Input from Tech Support on SLOs and other items integrated.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermSummer 2013
Activities

Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)

More DetailsNew SLOs will be in place. Current assessment tools will be utilized.

SLO Details Storage Location

Additional Highlights

(Same as 7W - Beginning Woodwind)

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