MUAP 1102 - Major Private Instrument/Voice I

Description
Private study of the primary voice or instrument for music majors and others. May be repeated once for up to 4 hours of degree credit. Students must have the consent of the instructor to register for this course.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

2 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 contact hours

1.32 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

All students registered for credit will perform one or more pieces by memory.
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 periods, learners will demonstrate representative performance practices through technical studies, long tone exercises, and solos.
Through rehearsal and performance experiences, learners will develop stage presence, performance confidence, and increased instrumental technique

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.