Below is a FAQ that should answer many of your questions about Percussion History and Literature


This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) may offer answers to some of your most pressing questions. If you have a question that isn’t addressed here, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Weinberg by email at nweinber@u.arizona.edu, or call my office phone at 520-626-7055


How do I enroll for this course?
Enrollment has been made as simple as possible. Visit this website to begin the easy, step-by-step enrollment process.
http://outreachcollege.arizona.edu/dist/mus_510b.html

How much does the course cost?
Costs for the Spring 2010 semesters are estimated to be as follows:
UNDERGRADUATE
   Registation Fees: $25.00
   Tuition Cost: $747.00
   Tech Fee: $57.50
   AFAT Fee: $15.00
TOTAL COSTS: $844.50

GRADUATE
   Registation Fees: $25.00
   Tuition Cost: $829.00
   Tech Fee: $57.50
   AFAT Fee: $15.00
TOTAL COSTS: $926.50

Who should take this course?
Percussion History and Literature is designed for Percussion Performance Majors and Music Educations Majors at the College/University level. This course is perfect for any graduate student preparing for written and/or oral exams.

What is the difficulty level of this course?
Percussion History and Literature is an upper-divisional course in the 400 series for Undergraduate Students and the 500 series for Graduate Students.

Can I transfer my Percussion History and Literature course to my home college/university?
Percussion History and Literature is a 2-unit course offered by the fully-accredited University of Arizona. If your home institution transfers classes from any other schools, you should have no trouble transferring your credits.

What information is included in the Percussion History and Literature course?
The course contains a very thorough overview of the history and literature of percussion instruments from the early influence of Janissary Music to the 21st Century. There are six main modules to the course: Background and Essential Information, Instrument Histories, Orchestral Literature, Chamber Literature, Percussion Ensemble Literature, and Solo Percussion Literature.

What materials are included in the course?
All course materials are available online. EVERYTHING you need to complete the course is available online. While there are suggested texts that students are encouraged to purchase, all required and suggested materials are available on the website.

Can I see the syllabus for the Percussion History and Literature course?
Yes. to see the Topic Syllabus, click here.

How is the course taught?
Percussion History and Literature is taught entirely online, using a combination of media-rich files such as video, audio, musical scores, articles, powerpoint presentations, and photographs. Students enrolled in Percussion History and Literature enter the online site through the University of Arizona’s D2L website. Once logged into D2L, all course materials are available online.

What is D2L?
Desire2Learn (D2L) is a web-based course management system designed to create a rich online learning environment for students. D2L includes features such as an electronic dropbox, automated gradebook, discussion boards, live chat, and more.

How are Exams given and taken?
All exams are online. Students call up the exam on the announced exam day and have a set time period in which to complete the exam—typically 60-90 minutes. Exams are graded by the professor and the student learns the result of the grade within 48 hours.

How can I get a sense of “class” and “belonging” in an online experience?
Students in the Percussion History and Literature online course have the opportunity to communicate with each other by means of discussion groups and live online chat. In addition, Dr. Weinberg will be holding office hours devoted exclusively for students in this course and will be available by phone, email, live online chat, Skype, and iChat.

How long does the course last?
During the Spring and Fall semesters, the course is designed to be completed in 16 weeks. During the Summer Sessions, the course is designed for an 8-week session.

How much does the class cost?
We have made special arrangements with the University of Arizona Outreach College so that out-of-state students can take this course and only play in-state rates.

Can anyone take the course?
Yes. As long as the student has an internet connection, they can take the course.

Do I have to enroll in Percussion History and Literature for credit or can I just audit.
You must enroll in the course for credit. It is not possible to audit the course.

Where can I get more information?
Here are some additional websites for more information about the Percussion History and Literature Online Course:

      D2L: http://www.help.d2l.arizona.edu/tip_sheet

      UA Percussion Studio: http://www.uapercussion.org/