Brass Techniques and Pedagogy Credit: 1

Catalog description

This course will discuss the fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instruments in and authentic setting. In order to achieve this, students are required to develop some performance ability as well as teaching techniques and strategies for each particular brass instrument. Basic principles, such as embouchure formation and development, fingerings, transposition, intonation, teaching materials, and teaching techniques, will be covered. Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba will be discussed during the course.