Discipline: Music Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Music 38


COURSE DESCRIPTION
38 Beginning Applied Music Training Units: 2.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Limitation on Enrollment: Audition on or before the first class meeting
Vocal or instrumental instruction for students who are proficient performers who could benefit from individualized instruction in preparation for a job in the music field or to prepare for performance auditions. Attendance at related concerts required. Not designed for beginning students. Beginning students are encouraged to take class piano, voice class, or guitar class as an entry into the field of music performance. This course may be taken a total of four times. 108 hours of laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Vocal or instrumental individualized music instruction.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate proficient performance skills on an instrument or voice.
  2. Document practice time spent in preparation for lesson.
  3. Demonstrate improved technical skill on an instrument or voice.
  4. Critique music concerts appropriate to the instrument or voice studied.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Appropriate technique on the instrument or voice.
  2. Scales and/or vocalises as appropriate.
  3. Development of tone quality.
  4. Performance practices appropriate for the instrument or voice and the styles studied.
  5. Repertoire selection appropriate for the individual’s level of study.
  6. Correct preparation of repertoire.
  7. Memorization techniques, if appropriate
  8. How to audition
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Establish studio instruction, faculty/student discussions and faculty demonstrations in order to show a basic knowledge of the principles of instrumental/vocal technique, and to apply them to the further development of individual technique
  • Employ drills and technical exercises in order to reinforce finger dexterity
  • Show Videos/audio recordings in order to solve novel problems of the musical problems at hand
  • Attend live performances in order to formulate critical thinking and reflect analytically on one’s own performance
  • Explore repertoire from each of the four standard style periods for instrumental and vocal literature in order to compare and contrast differing performance and interpretative practices of various stylistic eras
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Evaluations of progress at end of each lesson designed to assess the building of technique and skill on a voice or instrument
  • Written concert reports designed to promote critical thinking
  • Laboratory log-in for practice hours, participation and regular attendance at lessons designed to show consistency in effort and fulfillment of required practice hours
  • Public performances as approved by and planned with the instructor designed to exhibit refinement of elements of good musicianship
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Repertoire and technical studies appropriate for the individual student.
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