MUS 173 - Applied Music Instrumental Minor–Freshman

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

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: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Produce an idiomatic tone and technique at the foundational level.
1. Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings;
  1. Study at least one Baroque selection.
  2. Study at least one Classical or Romantic selection.
  3. Study at least one Romantic or 20th Century piece.
Demonstrate musical expression at the foundational level.
1. Percussion
  1. Demonstrate foundational snare rudiments
  2. Demonstrate bass drum
2. Organ
  1. Introduce pedal and manual exercises
  2. Introduce at least 2 manual pieces
  3. Introduce at least 1 piece with pedals