MUAP 2001 - Secondary Private Instrument/Voice II

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

Perform one or more pieces by memory.

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.