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Faculty Recital on Thursday

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:28:23 GMT

At 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 16 there will be a performance of a new composition by faculty member Paul Setziol in room A11. Admission is free and the event is open to all. The performance should last approximately one half hour.

Due to the recital I will not be available during my usual 11:30 office hour. Please contact me if you would like to arrange an alternate meeting time or communicate via email.

My 12:30 p.m. Intermediate Electronic Music class may start a few minutes late due to the recital. I invite all my students, including those in this class, to join me at the recital.

Next Topic Posted (5/14/08)

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:58:52 GMT

The next discussion topic assignment has been posted: Week 6 Topic - Spring 2008.

Concerts This Weekend

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:56:11 GMT

Although I have not strongly recommended going to a concert quite this soon for your Concert Report assignment, I just updated the Concert List and there are quite a few good events this weekend.

Electronic Device Found After Class

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:20:59 GMT

I found an electronic device after a class this week in A11, and it seems likely that it was left by a Music 1 student. If you lost such a device in the classroom contact me right away with the details and we'll figure out if it was yours.

When Will Concert Reviews Be Returned

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:50:20 GMT

Reading and grading the concert review papers (and, later on, the concert reports) is a very big task. It will take me at least one full week to finish this, and I may not be able to return them until two weeks after the due date.

Quiz on Tuesday This Week

Dan Mitchell — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:48:16 GMT

In consideration of the following facts I have decided to delay this week's quiz until Tueday: concert review due on Monday, previous quiz on Wednesday, quiz covers Classical era...

About My Handwriting...

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:45:47 GMT

I forgot to mention this in class, but if you are having a hard time reading my writing on assignment #1 and #2... I graded quite a few of those papers while riding a Caltrain train between San Francisco and the South Bay. I'm afraid it was a bit bumpy!

Opera? On the Colbert Report?

Dan Mitchell — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:14:14 GMT

Baritone Nathan Gunn talks about opera with Stephen Colbert on the Colbert Report. Really.

Colbert: "He's a baritone. But when I'm done with him he's gonna' be a soprano."

Next Discussion Topic Posted (with a couple minor changes)

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:19:12 GMT

The next discussion topic has been posted: Week 5 Topic - Spring 2008. Read the post to find out about a couple slight changes on this topic.

First Extra Credit Opportunity Next Week

Dan Mitchell — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:47:12 GMT

You can earn some Extra Credit in Music 1 for attendance at De Anza College Music Department performances. (Follow the link to the Extra Credit page to read all of the details about extra credit.)

The first qualifying event is next week on Thursday when a new piece by faculty composer Paul Setziol will be premiered in A11 at 12:00.

Concert Updates

Dan Mitchell — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:55:09 GMT

UPDATE: As of 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, I have updated the Concert List to include all remaining events that I'm aware of prior to the due date for the concert review next Monday.

I have checked and there are no additional concerts available for tonight - at least not that I'm aware of. It looks like there may be a couple more available on Thursday evening and I'll add those to the Concert List soon, followed by an update that will include a number of weekend events.

In the meantime, if you find an event that you think might be appropriate for this assignment, please email me full information and I'll let you know if it qualifies for the concert review.

Wednesday, May 7 - Class Will Not Meet

Dan Mitchell — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:01:57 GMT

My apologies for canceling classes today, but I woke up with an ear problem that needed immediate attention. The quiz and homework that were scheduled for today have been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 8.

(For any electronic music students who might see this note, I do plan to be on campus for my afternoon class today.)