MUS 184 - Applied Music Instrumental Major–Freshman

1. Demonstrate basic tonal and technical performance skills. (Woodwinds, Brass, Strings)
   1. Demonstrate tonal studies at various dynamics, intonation, breath control lip slurs (brass), positions (strings).
   2. Attempt (depending upon available instrumentation) to play chamber music.
   3. Know all major arpeggios, memorized, full range of instrument, in several articulations, working toward 8th notes with quarter note=120.
2. Demonstrate a basic level of stylistic interpretation.
   1. Demonstrate at least 5 pieces studied from the following choices (Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings):
      1. 1-2 from Baroque or Classical
      2. 1-2 from Classical or Romantic
      3. 1-2 from Romantic or 20th Century
      4. Continuing study of etudes
   2. (Percussion):
      1. Demonstrate advanced sticking
      2. Demonstrate Timpani
      3. Demonstr ate bass drum and cymbals techniques
   3. (Organ):
      1. Demonstrate continued manual and pedal exercises
      2. Demonstrate at least 1 manual selection
      3. Demonstrate at least 3 selections with pedal.
      4. Demonstrate at l east 2 hymns/service selections with pedal