MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds at John Tyler Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2017-05-01
Teaches fundamentals of the woodwind instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required.
Laboratory 4-8 hours per week. Total 4-8 hours per week.
1-2 credits
General Course Purpose
Students taking applied woodwind lessons will develop markedly improved woodwind technique (including hand and arm posture, fingering, embouchure, and music reading), basic knowledge of hand physiology and health, breath support and an increasing repertoire of standard keyboard literature appropriate and suitable for audition and public performance.
Course Objectives
- Recognize pitch notation in both treble or bass clef (dependent on which instrument)
- Recall fingering concepts at beginning level
- Recognize and perform rhythm notation
- Reproduce learned skills to learn a new piece without coaching
- Recall the correct physical approach to the instrument for better technical control and comfort
- Sight read at beginning level
Major Topics to be Included
- Pitch and rhythm notation
- Technical exercises designed to strengthen and improve technique on the instrument
- Performing skills - how to prepare for a successful performance
- Problem solving skills designed to efficiently learn new music
- Breathing techniques and control