Course Syllabus

MUSC 1686 Private Percussion I

Course Description

This course provides students with individual percussion instruction. Private Instruction is required of music majors each semester during college. Music majors receive 12, 50-minute lessons during the course of the semester. A jury is required at the end of the semester. An additional fee is required. This course is repeatable for credit.

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. Students will document practice and individual progress.
2. Students will demonstrate posture, technique, and motor skills necessary to perform repertoire and studies appropriate for a 1st year student.
3. Students will demonstrate proper artistic style.
4. Students will demonstrate an ability to memorize music when appropriate.

Course Content

Course content will be drawn from the following skill building and knowledge topics:

Development of good practice habits, and keep track of practice hours using a practice journal or log sheet

Proper body posture

Proper performing technique

Refined motor skills required for performance

Memorization of music for performance (where appropriate);

Performance proficiency in public student recitals, master classes and juries