Course Syllabus

MUSC 1736 Private Strings I

Course Description

This course provides individual musical instruction. Private instruction is required of all music majors each semester. Music performance majors are required to take 60-minute lessons each week. All students are also required to participate in regular master classes, recitals and juries which fulfill the lab portion of the course. The course is also available to non-music majors who wish to develop their musicianship and performance skills. An additional fee is required.

Justification

As an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Snow College is required to provide competent private instruction for music majors in all vocal and instrumental specialties. Private instruction is required of music majors in four-year music degree programs and must appear on student transcripts. This course offers an excellent opportunity for all Snow College students to develop musicianship and performance skills. Courses of this type are taught at all NASM accredited institutions in Utah.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Develop good practice habits, and keep track of practice hours using a practice journal or log sheet.
   
   
2. Learn and refine motor skills and basic technique required for performance.
3. Learn musical literature (appropriate to skill level) from a wide variety of stylistic periods.
4. Memorize music for performance (where appropriate).
5. Perform an end-of-semester jury.
6. Perform in master classes, recitals and other public events.

Course Content

This course will include combinations of the following elements:Practice journal development.Correct body posture including hand and feet positions and movement techniques.Development of tone within different ranges of the instrument.Development of dynamic ranges.Study of language necessary to perform music appropriately.Study of major and minor scales and arpeggios. Study of method books and etudes appropriate to student playing level. Study of solo repertoire appropriate for first-year college students and/or the individual level of the student. Music literature will be chosen from a variety of sources and styles. Instruction in performance practice appropriate to stylistic periods.Development of performance technique, including memorization techniques, stage deportment and anxiety management. Study and practice will be assessed through instructor feedback and public performance.