Private Lessons (Concentration) I

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Course
MUSC 1150
Discontinued
No
Course Code
MUSC 1150
Descriptive
Private Lessons (Concentration) I
Department
Music
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
201720
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
N/A
Contact Hours
1 hr per week for 12 weeks
Method(s) Of Instruction
Tutorial
Learning Activities

The student will receive one hour of private instruction per week for 12 weeks and will be required to practice adequately as specified by the instructor.

Course Description
The interpretation and performance of repertoire, technical requirements and, for instruments only, sight reading will be studied on an individual basis. Open to Bachelor of Music transfer students only.
Course Content
  1. Technique:
    • Wind Instruments
      • Scales:
        • Major and minor keys at the discretion of the instructor.
        • Chromatic, beginning on any note.
        • Two octaves where possible.
        • In sixteenth notes at MM quarter = 72.
        • Articulations:
          • all tongued
          • slur 2
          • slur 2, tongue 2
          • tongue 2, slur 2
          • slur 4
      • Arpeggios: All major and minor keys
        • Range, tempo and articulation as for scales.
    • Piano
      To be played in the following keys:  C, F, G, A, D and E Major and c, f, g, a, d and e minor.
      • Scales:
        To be played hands together in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 120, legato.  
        • Major and harmonic and melodic minor, four octaves separated by an octave, legato.
        • Majors separated by a 3rd and 6th legato.
        • Majors and harmonic minor, formula pattern, legato.
        • Chromatic, beginning on any note, legato.
      • Chords: 
        • Major and minor four-note form, hands together, two octaves:
        • Solid quarter notes at MM quarter note = 120; broken sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 120; alternate patterns in sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 96. 
        • Dominant and diminished sevenths, hands together, two octaves: Solid quarter notes and broken sixteenth notes at MM quarter = 108.
      • Arpeggios:   
        • Major, minor, dominant and diminished sevenths, hands together, four octaves in root position and
        • Inversions beginning on any position.  Sixteenth notes at MM quarter note = 96.
      • Octaves:     
        • Major and minor (harmonic and melodic), hands together, two octaves, staccato sixteenth notes at MM Quarter note = 96.
    • Guitar
      • Scales:    
        • Major and minor keysat the discretion of the instructor.
        • Two octaves.
        • In eighth note triplets and sixteenth notes at MM quarter = 72.
      • Cadences:  
        • Each scale should end with a I-IV-V-I cadence in quarter notes.
    • Voice
      • Body awareness (posture, alignment, introduction to movement)
      • Breathing (physical function, breath control/support, legato)
      • Enhancing tone (essential positions of phonation, intonation, vocal registers, production/quality of resonance, balance, consistency, range, dynamics)
      • Diction (vowels, consonants, dipthongs, vocal placement)
      • Applying musicianship (accuracy and interpretation of notation)
      • Performance/presentation skills (anxiety, self-evaluation)
      • Interpretation/character study (understanding, expression, communication and delivery of music and text)
    • Percussion
      • Snare Drum
        • Thorough knowledge of the 26 essential rudiments from National Association of Rudimental Drummers (N.A.R.D.) plus selected works from Goldenberg: Modern School for Snare Drum.
      • Mallet Instruments:
        • Scales:  
          • All major and minor (natural, harmonic and melodic) keys.
          • Two octaves.
          • In eighth notes at MM quarter = 80.
          • Chromatic - in sixteenth notes at MM quarter = 70.
        • Arpeggios:
          • All major and minor keys.
          • Two octaves.
          • In eighth notes at MM quarter = 80.
        • Selected etudes from Goldenberg: Modern School for Xylophone.
    • String Instruments
      • Scales:
        • Major and melodic minor keys at the discretion of the instructor.
        • In sixteenth notes at MM quarter = 60.
        • Two octaves.
        • Separate bows and two notes per bow.
      • Arpeggios:
        • Major and melodic minor keys at the discretion of the instructor.
        • Two octaves.
        • Separate bows.
  2. Studies, Etudes or Exercises
    • Wind Instruments, Guitar, Percussion and String Instruments
      At least two to be selected by the instructor.
    • Voice
      Vocal exercises suited to the needs of each student will be applied that cover the principles of developing flexibility, strength for breath capacity/management, relaxation of vocal tension, vowel clarity/purity, register isolation, coordination and balance, integration of musical or stylistic parameters, and range expansion.
    • Piano
      At least one to be selected by the instructor.
  3. Repertoire
    • Selection of repertoire should encompass stylistic variety.
    • Wind Instruments, Guitar, Voice, Percussion and String Instruments
    • At least two pieces to be selected by the instructor.
    • Piano
    • A minimum of two pieces to be selected by the instructor.  Both pieces must be memorized.  The student should also perform a minimum of one accompaniment.
  4. Sight Reading
    • Instruments Only
    • Materials of appropriate complexity in terms of key, rhythm, range and style are to be selected by the instructor. The student will demonstrate accuracy and an understanding of the musical features and characteristics.  
  5. Quick Study
    • Piano
      One quick study is to be performed at the jury examination.
  6. Other Materials
    • Orchestral excerpts, special techniques, transposition, etc. to be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.
  7. Performance and Attendance at Recitals and Master classes
    • Students are required to perform in at least one student recital and/or master class.
    • Students are required to attend all Arts at One concerts and all masterclasses that are required by their instructor.
Learning Outcomes

The successful student will be able to interpret and perform repertoire of an appropriate level, technical requirements and sight reading as outlined in the Course Content.

Means of Assessment
  1. 70% of the total mark will be allotted by the instructor on the basis of weekly achievement in the various aspects of the course. This will be recorded by the instructor at the conclusion of each lesson. Factors to be considered are progress, punctuality and attendance, musicianship and completion of the minimum requirements.
  2. 30% of the total mark will be based on a jury examination conducted by two members of the music faculty.
  3. Up to 10% of the total mark will be deducted for unfulfilled participation in recitals and masterclasses. The following explains the grading calculation:
    • 5% is deducted for failure to perform
    • 1% is deducted for each absence from the Arts at One concert series
    • If a student has not attended the required number of masterclasses, 1% is deducted for each absence.
    • 1% is added for each additional performance and/or accompaniment above the minimum. This addition will only offset marks that have been deducted.
    • For piano concentrators, 1% is deducted for failure to accompany.
Textbook Materials

The instructor will recommend suitable materials.

Prerequisites

Acceptance into University Transfer Music Program                                

Corequisites

Full University Transfer Music Program

Which Prerequisite

MUSC 1250