MUS 283 - Applied Music Instrumental Major–Sophomore

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

Demonstrate intermediate tonal and technical proficiencies.
1. Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings
  1. Continue tonal studies.
  2. Memorize all harmonic scales in various articulations.
Demonstrate an intermediate level of stylistic interpretation.
1. Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings: Demonstrate at least 5 pieces studied (may include transcriptions).
  1. 1-2 from Renaissance or Baroque
  2. 1-2 from Classical
  3. 1-2 from Romantic or 20th century
  4. Continue study of etudes
2. Percussion:
  1. Know basic mallet keyboard studies
  2. Know trap studies
3. Organ:
  1. Identify pedal and manual scales
  2. Demonstrate at least 1 manual selection
  3. Demonstrate at least 3 pieces with pedal
  4. Demonstrate at least 2 hymns/service selections
  5. Demonstrate at least 2 hymns with pedal