Music Instrumental: Brass (MPABR-GE)

Open to departmental graduate students majoring in music. Private lessons in brass instruments. All styles & forms supplemented by extra assignments. Jury examination required at end of semester. Required attendance at brass recitals & master classes.

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

This course provides students with foundational knowledge of pedagogical approaches for teaching brass instruments through established methods and repertoire. Students gain knowledge of pedagogical approaches and resources for teaching brass at various levels, put new information into practice through teaching demonstrations and research assignments, and explore methods on organizing and managing a private studio.

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Instrumental Performance juries assess each student’s growth in instrumental techniques including intonation, rhythm, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and musicality. Juries take place at a designated time at the end of the semester and are evaluated by each student’s program director and any additional invited faculty. Jury repertoire is selected in conversation with each student’s private teacher, and each student studies their jury repertoire in their private lessons.

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

This course is a culmination of a student’s graduate degree. It requires the student to incorporate elements from their entire course of study to research, program, prepare, and present a successful degree recital.

It should be noted that independent study requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per point. Independent study cannot be applied to the established professional education sequence in teaching curricula. Each departmental program has established its own maximum credit allowance for independent study. This information may be obtained from a student?s department. Prior to registering for independent study, each student should obtain an Independent Study Approval Form from the adviser.