MUAP 1001 - Secondary Private Instrument/Voice I

Description
Private study of secondary-level voice or instrument. May be repeated once for up to 2 total hours of degree credit. Students must have the consent of the instructor to register for this course.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
15 lecture hours

0.33 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate improvement in performance skills in the following areas:

Preparation (practice techniques)
Technical ability (scales, arpeggios, etc, appropriate to instrument and level)
Expressiveness

Students will learn repertoire appropriate to instrument and level.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics List

Technical exercises, etudes appropriate to level of experience, standard literature, performance practices, practice techniques

Learning Activities

Through a variety of practice and performance techniques, learners will perform music with proper tone, intonation, technique, and musicality to produce musically balanced performances.
Using music from different music periods, learners will demonstrate representative performance practices with technical studies, long tone exercises, and solos.
Through rehearsal and performance experiences, learners will develop stage presence, performance confidence, and increased instrumental technique.
All students registered for credit will perform one or more pieces by memory.

Assessments

Pre - Instructor will assess student’s current ability in the listed criteria and from this assessment will determine which literature is best suited for the semester’s work.
Post - Students will perform before a panel of music instructors. Using feedback from this panel along with his/her own assessment, the instructor will determine how well the students have met the goals established at the beginning of the course. A chart reflecting progress will be completed for each student. Faculty use these jury results to assess at the course level.

Grading guidelines

Learn notes and rhythms on music accurately outside of class through individual practice prior to lessons.
Perform with excellent technical skill by playing or singing in tune, with control, characteristic sound, etc.
Perform with musical sensitivity and expressiveness using correct articulations, phrasing, dynamics, etc.
Respond to instructor’s suggestions.
Demonstrate musical growth from prior lessons.