Brass Techniques I

Catalog description

Introduction to basic performance techniques on brass instruments; teaching strategies and materials for use in a heterogeneous instrument setting. MUSIC 151 Brass Techniques I (1)(BA) This course meets the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. Introduction to basic brass instrument performance techniques taught in a heterogeneous (mixed group of brass instruments) class setting. The course will provide students with basic introduction to embouchure formation, tone production, and executive skills on two brass instruments. Instructor and student modeled teaching strategies and methods for use in elementary school mixed instrument classes will be demonstrated. Published heterogeneous method books will be investigated and procedures for applying research-based tonal and rhythmic development activities to beginning instrumental instruction will be applied.