Central Methodist University Department of Music
Spring 2021
Syllabus
Internship MU068
2 hours
Dr. David Witter, Classic Hall 202-D, 660-651-9964
dwitter@centralmethodist.edu; lesson time TBA
Mission
Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
Description
A professional internship with a cooperating worship entity. Junior standing required.
Purposes
- To gain real life experience in the field of worship music
- To understand church duties as related to ministry, musical leadership, and church community
- To have an opportunity to apply the skills attained throughout the student career
Outcomes
The successful student will:
- Contribute to music-making during congregational worship using skills relevant to the field
- Demonstrate a professional understanding of worship leadership and church community
Assessment activities (student mastery of outcomes will be demonstrated through the following activities)
- Observation by internship supervisor
- Notes from cooperating pastor
Proposed Texts
Student journal
Course Grades
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79%= C
60-69% = D
0-59% = F
Academic Conduct Policy
Your projects must represent your work and your ideas. Ideas incorporated into your work that are not your own must be properly documented.
Students are expected to follow the CMU Academic Conduct Policy as outlined on the CMU website. Any evidence of academic misconduct may have any or all of the following consequences:
- Grade of zero on the individual assignment.
- Grade of F in the class.
- Dismissal from the class.
- A notation of academic misconduct on your transcript.
The Dean of the University may take additional action, including probation, suspension, or expulsion from the college.
Academic Property
All work (original or copy) submitted by the student to satisfy the requirements of the course may be retained at the discretion of the instructor for non-profit and educational purposes. Such work is generally used for assessing the course and providing evidence of student accomplishment for review by accrediting agencies. Any student wishing to prohibit such use of their work may do so by notifying the instructor in writing.
Health and Safety for Musicians
Musicians face a number of health and safety issues, particularly in applied lessons and ensembles. Hearing concerns, vocal health, and muscle injuries are a concern for faculty and students. Awareness and education are key to preventing harmful habits or injuries.
In addition to the information shared with you in lessons and rehearsals, there is material available to you regarding best practices for maintaining hearing, vocal, and muscular health. Helpful information is posted on the Fine Arts section of the CMU webpage.
http://www.centralmethodist.edu/student-life/services-and-resources/music-resources.php
Non-discrimination Policy
Central Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual preference, religion, sex, national origin, age, or federally defined disability. This includes but is not limited to recruitment and admission of students, educational programs, services, activities, financial aid, and scholarship programs. The University complies with all federal and state non-discrimination requirements.
The procedures, described in the university’s catalog, are intended to guide and assist faculty, staff, and students in complying with this policy and in determining reasonable accommodations to be made for the federally defined disability claimed. All materials and information regarding disabilities will be governed by the University’s normal policies regarding privacy.
To request reasonable accommodations for a disabilities, students must fill out and submit the application and information forms and provide professional documentation of the disability (These forms can be found at http://www.centralmethodist.edu/learn/forms.php). The staff of the Center must receive the information before reasonable accommodations are provided. Please see the website for the Center for Learning and Teaching for more information (http://www.centralmethodist.edu/learn/index.php).
Assignments
Mid-Internship Intern Evaluation Form
Supervising professor should attend a minimum of one worship service or event that the student is responsible for taking part for their assigned internship. Ideally, this observation would take place just before mid-terms so that the student has had an opportunity to become acclimated to expectations and responsibilities of their position. Professor should then complete the official form.
Mid-Internship Self-Evaluation Form
Student should complete this form during midterms so as to evaluate their own skills and development. The form should be submitted to the supervising professor.
Final Intern Evaluation Form
Supervising professor should attend a second worship service or event that the student is responsible for taking part for their assigned internship. Ideally, this observation would take place just before finals week so that the student has had an opportunity to demonstrate growth in the execution of responsibilities of their position. Professor should then complete the official form.
Final Self-Evaluation Form
Student should complete this form during finals week so as to evaluate their own skills and development since midterms. The form should be submitted to the supervising professor.
Student Journal
Student should keep a simple log of their work throughout the semester. This log should indicate dates, hours complete for each shift, and a simple description of work done for each entry. Student should accrue approximately 80 hours by the end of the semester, or an average of 5.5 hours each week. Self-guided preparation, design, and practice work may be included.
Grade Weight
Mid-Internship Intern Evaluation Form 20%
Mid-Internship Self-Evaluation Form 20%
Final Intern Evaluation Form 20%
Final Self-Evaluation Form 20%
Student Journal 20%