MUSC 250 Private Lesson III. A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all Music Performance and Music Songwriting majors. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students' technical and musical abilities.
Prerequisites: MUSC 151 with a minimum grade of 70%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 15 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify intermediate-level common styles and techniques
- Demonstrate intermediate-level common styles and techniques
- Apply concepts from relevant courses to primary instrument
Teaching and Learning Approach
Private lessons are taught one-to-one. Generally, private lessons will address progress and development of the
course curriculum. Each week a student should be prepared to demonstrate assigned exercises and material.
The course is taught using audio, video and in-class demonstrations. Students will be given practical exams to
test assimilation and practical applications of the course materials.Learning Resources
Required:
Syncopation – Ted Reed, Stick Control – George Lawrence Stone
Recommended:
The New Breed - Gary Chester, Master Studies – Joe Morello, Future Sounds – David GaribaldiDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Musical styles and techniques
2. Midterm proficiency
3. Musical styles and techniques
4. Final proficiencyAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Weekly Practice and Execution of Assigned Material | 1,2,3 | 50% |
| Midterm Proficiency Evaluation | 1,2,3 | 25% |
| Final Proficiency Evaluation | 1,2,3 | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 97 - 100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 94 - 96.9 | A | 4.00 |
| 90 - 93.9 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87 - 89.9 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83 - 86.9 | B | 3.00 |
| 80 - 82.9 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77 - 79.9 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73 - 76.9 | C | 2.00 |
| 70 - 72.9 | C- | 1.67 |
| 60 - 69.9 | P | 1.00 |
| Less than 60% | F | 0.00 |
| Did not withdraw | DNW | 0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.