Course

Private Lessons (Secondary) VIII

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 4251
Credits
1.00
Semester length
15
Max class size
N/A
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
In a secondary field of performance or composition, the development of the student’s performance or compositional skills will be guided on an individual basis.
Course content

For performance students:

1. Technique Repertoire, Studies, Technical Exercises and Vocalises

Appropriate technical exercises and performance repertoire will be assigned by the instructor according to the specific needs of each student.

 

2. Other Materials

Piano: Keyboard harmony exercises

For composition students:

Composition students will be expected to complete at least one composition and will be expected to have a premiere performance of at least one piece.  The student will be required to demonstrate a capacity to write sketches and shorter works in a variety of styles and instrumental genres.

Learning activities

The student will receive one-half hour of private instruction per week for 10 weeks and will be required to practice adequately as specified by the instructor.

Means of assessment

The grade will be calculated 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 preparation, progress, attendance, punctuality and musicianship.

Learning outcomes

The successful instrumental or vocal student should learn the interpretation and performance of repertoire and technical requirements as outlined in the Course Content.

The successful composition student should develop compositional skills as outlined in the Course Content.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

 

 The instructor will recommend suitable materials.

Requisites

Prerequisites

MUSC 4151

Corequisites

Full Bachelor of Applied Music Program Technology Stream or permission of the Music Department Coordinator

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for MUSC 4251
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025