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 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    187

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1.5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Applied music instruction. Individual instruction in voice or instrument for music majors only which focuses on the practical application of musical principles to performance. Must be concurrently enrolled in one of the following: MUSC& 141, 142, 143 or 241, 242, 243. May also be taken by non-music majors depending on circumstance. No more than 1 credit per quarter to a maximum of 6 credits.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Music Department Chair permission required. Audition may be required.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Student's ability to perform will be enhanced
2. Students will have knowledge of his/her instrument and the techniques needed to master performance.
3. Students will become familiar with various musical styles and genres as they apply to his/her level of ability.
4. Reading skills will improve through understanding and performance of complex rhythmic patterns, time signatures and dynamic levels.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Music literature appropriate to the student's playing ability.
2. Specific study in performance technique as it applies to the instrument.
3. Rudimentary understanding of chart reading as it applies to the instrument.
4. Study of proper hand technique by way of double stroke rolls, the standard rudiments, and other sticking patterns.
5. Understanding of four-way coordination in rock, jazz, and Latin styles.
6. Performance in student recitals encouraged