MUS-1710 Applied Music - Level I

Credits 2
This course provides private individual instruction in a single instrument including but not limited to voice, piano, organ, guitar, electric bass, double bass, drum set, band and orchestral instruments at the novice level in accordance to the National Association of Schools of Music standards. Students learn essentials of musical exercises and performance. Students learn how to execute major scales and major arpeggios both as warm-up exercises and within the context of musical repertoire. Students are taught how to successfully sight-read music at the novice level. Students prepare and perform repertoire from different time periods from the Common Practice Era (1600-present) adhering to appropriate artistic techniques for the respective time periods. Students perform the repertoire covered in their individual lessons multiple times in front of their peers and faculty throughout the semester during student seminars. A performance jury examination is required at the end of the course. Published course requirements for individual instruments listed below are available from the music area.

* This course charges an additional fee per credit hour for private lessons each week.

A. Piccolo/Flute	I. Organ	Q. Voice
B. Oboe	J. Piano	R. Commercial Voice
C. Clarinet/Bass Calrinet	K. Guitar	S. Drum Set
D. Bassoon	L. Electric Guitar	T. Hand Percussion
E. Saxophone	M. Violin	U. Mallet Percussion
F. French Horn	N. Viola	V. Percussion
G. Trumpet	O. Cello
H. Trombone	P. Double Bass

Prerequisite(s): All students wishing to register require permission from the music area academic coordinator. Additionally, students who do not own their own instrument must consult with the coordinator before registering.
Course Outcomes

Execute all major scales with correct fingering and/or breath support at 2 octaves.
Execute all major arpeggios with correct fingering and/or breath support at 1 octave.
Accurately sight-read music at the novice level of musicianship in accordance with the National Association of Schools of Music standards.
Perform music from different time periods of the Common Practice Era at the novice level of musicianship in accordance with the National Association of Schools of Music standards.
Adhere to the artistic practices as appropriate to the time period of the novice level of musicianship in accordance with the National Association of Schools of Music standards (i.e. articulation, phrasing, dynamics, tone, intonation, etc.)