Course Description
Applied instruction in popular musical styles on any instrument or voice. Instruction takes place in weekly 50-minute one-on-one lessons, plus one hour of small group sessions. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in performance at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.
- Apply an overview understanding of the repertory to performances from a cross-section of that repertory.
- Demonstrate the ability to sight read with fluency.
- Demonstrate both general musicianship and a level of skill relevant to professional standards.
- Develop a practical knowledge of collaborative, choral, and solo performance at a level appropriate to the degree.
- Construct artistic/intellectual goals that are evident in their work.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Rehearsal Attendance | 60% |
| Final Concert | 25% |
| In Class Performances | 15% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and Participation are graded components of this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.