Intro to Improv Methods

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Introduces students to proper playing technique on selected orchestral percussion instruments, hand-held percussion, and ethnic instruments. During the course of the semester students will develop proper playing skills and techniques. Facilitation abilities used in clinical music therapy improvisation will be explored and developed using percussion, keyboard, or other media improvisation exercises. Prerequisite: Music Therapy major, completion of MUS-286 and MUS-288, or permission of instructor. Students must earn a grade of C- or better.