MUSC 1807 - Applied Music Strings

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Private instruction providing the student with the means to increase proficiency in the instrumental performance area. Student must be prepared to begin private lessons on an intermediate 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.

Contact Hours: 0.5

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate music reading at an intermediate performance level of music fundamentals.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

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

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to name, define, and demonstrate physical support skills at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate at an intermediate performance level:

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 technical exercises at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of:

Warmup 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 repertoire at an intermediate performance level.

Objectives: Name, define, and play repertoire at an intermediate performance level:

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 properly.

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

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Physical Skills
1. Full Smooth Bowing
2. Scales
3. Posture
4. Articulation (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 and Jury

Primary Faculty
Cook, Thomas
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

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