Music Instrumental: Percussion (MPAPS-UE)

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.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in percussion instruments, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation. Required attendance at recitals.

Study and performance of standard and contemporary percussion repertoire in chamber ensembles.

Study and performance of standard and contemporary percussion repertoire in chamber ensembles.

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.

For major recitals and accompanists, by advisement.

All undergraduate music majors meet in Collegium six times each semester to discuss broad issues of the music profession, career opportunities, and department matters. During the remaining weeks students meet with members of their major program for visits with specialists in their field and for programmatic discussions.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in percussion instruments, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in percussion instruments, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

An ensemble approach to teaching and learning percussion instruments. Students perform, compose/arrange, and conduct using various percussion configurations.