FAQs
Expectations
Policies
Assignments
100

I am available by email (reede2@miamioh.edu) to make an in-person (CCA 225) or virtual appointment.

What are office hours.

100

The KEY to most things in life.

What is communication?

100

I turned in my performance assessment but I didn't like it. 

What is contact Dr. Reed to find a date to perform the piece in person during office hours. 

100

All assignments are turned in here.

What is Canvas.

200

By the end of the semester, I will have learned to play these four instruments. 

What are the violin, viola, cello, and bass. 

200

When I show up to play my instrument and actively engage in class. 

What is participation? 

200

I have this many absences for the semester.

What is 4

200

The assignment for upper strings, cello, and bass knowledge is completed via Canvas and might include written or video-captured answers.

What is a Video Quiz. 

300

Required and supplemental texts are available at this location from 8-5 Monday-Friday. 

What is the music library. 

300

The best way to keep track of assignments.

What is a calendar or Canvas.

300

If I know I am going to submit an assignment late.

What is email Dr. Reed with an alternative plan of action.

300

This assignment is recorded on Flip (formerly Flipgrid) with your violin, viola, cello, or bass. 

What is the performance assessment.

400

The office to contact for accommodations.

What is SDS or Student Disability Services.

400

When I arrive to class on time I should do 2 things for safety. 

What is wash your hands and place my backpack in the back of the classroom. 

400

The grade for an assignment not completed by the end of each learning outcome or instrument change.

What is a 0

400

At the end of each chapter of your required text or videos within the required text (the online link is in Canvas). 

What is a learning activity. 

500

The required text for this course. 

What is Teaching Strings in Today's Classroom by Rebecca MacLeod? 

500

The strategy to finding answers to your questions.

What is:

1) Look in the syllabus

2) Ask another colleague in the class 

3) Ask Dr. Reed

500

An unexcused absence occurs, even if it might have been unexcused.

What is not communicating with Dr. Reed within 24 hours of the absence.

500

The final composition includes three things

What is a melody, harmony, and bass line.