MUSC 1605 - Introduction to Applied Music Strings

Credit Hours: 1.00
(0.5 contact hr)
Private instruction providing the beginning student with the means of establishing proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student will take private lessons on a beginning level. Contact Music Department at 586.286.2045 or 2046 to make arrangements for private instructor’s name. Student pays for private instruction in addition to tuition payment. May be taken 4 times for credit.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of music fundamentals.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

Note reading.
Rhythmic reading.
Phrasing.
Tempo and dynamics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the physical support skills.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

Posture, standing, and seating positions.
Hand, finger, and bow positions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate fundamental understanding of technical exercises.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of:

Warm‐up exercises for flexibility.
Exercises for tone development.
Articulation and tempo exercises for technical control.
Scales and arpeggios for technical control.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate introductory understanding of repertoire.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate introductory knowledge of performance repertoire:

From different style periods.
With piano accompaniment.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Physical Skills
1. Full Smooth Bow
2. Scales
3. Posture
4. Articulations (Legato, Staccato)
5. Left Hand Strength
6. Tone and Vibrato
Repertoire
1. Etudes
2. Major Repertoire
3. Stage Etiquette and Stage Presence
4. Recital Performance

Primary Faculty
Cook, Thomas
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088