PERCUSSION METHODS

Catalog description

Study of fundamentals of all percussion instruments. Basic concepts of playing and teaching percussion instruments; survey of methods, materials and field experiences. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 1 hour. 761* ENGLISH AND ITALIAN DICTION 1 credit hour An introduction to diction in English and Italian based on the song literature and using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) through singing, oral, and written drill. Laboratory 2 hours. MUSC 3771* FRENCH AND GERMAN DICTION 1 credit hour An introduction to diction in French and German based on the song literature and using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) through singing, oral, and written drill. Laboratory 2 hours. MUSC 3801-4 PRIVATE LESSONS 1 -4 credit hours Private instruction in an orchestral instrument, keyboard, voice or guitar. One half -hour lesson per week per credit hour enrolled, maximum one -hour lesson per week. Requires minimum 5 hours per week of practice per hour enrolled. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours per instrument. Private lessons 1 -4 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Open to music majors and minors only. (Fall, Spring) MUSC 3812 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS FOR VOCAL AND KEYBOARD EDUCATION 2 credit hours A study of brass, woodwind, stringed, fretted and percussion instruments for Vocal Music Education and Keyboard Music Education majors. Students will learn basic techniques, performance skills, and methodology for all instrumental families. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours.