Lesson Attendance

Your attention is directed to the Handbook for Undergraduate Students; "A student taking applied lessons who incurs more than two (2) unexcused absences will receive a failing grade." This seems a bit lenient to me. If you have any unexcused absences, your grade will be affected. Absences will not be excused after the fact. Sufficient notice, usually twenty-four hours, should be given in all cases. (You may leave a message at my office anytime: 777-7067, or e-mail me at cberg@mozart.sc.edu.) The applied lesson is to be regarded as a professional obligation.

Office Hours

I will be available to see you outside your lesson or class time if you telephone me for an appointment.

Required Materials

It is the responsibility of all students to purchase the necessary materials (music, A-Frame or footstool, proper instrument). Registration for lessons implies acceptance of this condition. Failure to obtain the required materials will impede progress and may be reflected in the final grade. You should budget between $40.00 and $100.00 a semester for music, books, and recordings.

Photocopies

Except for some rather limited and well defined uses, photocopies of published music are against the law. It is your responsibility to purchase the required edition as soon as a piece has been assigned. The following suppliers should carry any published music you need:

Performance Class/Recitals

The weekly masterclass is an important compliment to your applied lesson and should be treated with the same degree of professional responsibility. Erratic attendance will be reflected in your applied grade. You are also expected to attend the performances of your peers and professor.

Professional Journals

Serious students should be informed of events outside USC. "Soundboard", published by the Guitar Foundation of America, is an outstanding journal. Aspiring professionals will find useful information regarding new publications, recordings, workshops, competitions and other guitar related events. Subscription and membership inquiries should be addressed to:

Gunnar Eisel
General Manager
P.O. Box 1240
Claremont CA 91711
gunnar@cyberg8t.com

Visit the GFA website at http://www.guitarfoundation.org.

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Christopher Berg
School of Music
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
Tel.: (803) 777 - 7067
Fax: (803) 777 - 6508
E-mail: cberg@mozart.sc.edu