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MUS 183 - Applied Music Instrumental Major–Freshman

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 2

Private instruction/lessons provided and a minimum number of hours of weekly practice is required. A jury examination will be held at the end of each semester.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of music department
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives
  1. Demonstrate foundational tonal and technical performance skills (Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings).
    1. Demonstrate basic vibrato
    2. Demonstrate wide dynamic control on chromatic scale throughout range of instrument
    3. Memorize chromatic scale full range of instrument
    4. Memorize all major scales in various articulations, full range of instrument. Work toward 16th notes at quarter note=100.
  2. Demonstrate a foundational level of stylistic interpretation.
    1. Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings:
      1. Demonstrate 1-2 selections from the Baroque or Classical
      2. Demonstrate 1-2 selections from the Classical or Romantic
      3. Demonstrate 1-2 selections from the Romantic or 20th Century
      4. Demonstrate 1 extensive unaccompanied etude
    2. Percussion:
      1. Identify basic snare rudiments
      2. Introduce bass drum/cymbal technique
    3. Organ:
      1. Learn manual and pedal exercises
      2. Know at least 2 manual selections
      3. Know at least 2 selections with pedals



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