MUSC 171:172
FIRST YEAR APPLIED MUSIC

1. Catalog Entry

MUSC171:172. First Year Applied Music
Credit Hours (1-3).

One-half hour (one credit) or one-hour private lesson (two or three credits). Three credits available to performance majors only.

Prerequisite (MUSC171): Satisfactory entrance audition.

Prerequisite (MUSC172): Completion of MUS 171 with a grade of "C" or better.

2. Detailed Description of Content of Course

Private instruction in the Applied Music Level System at levels I and II, or higher as appropriate to the student's level of advancement.

• Covers technique, repertoire, musicianship, sight-reading.
• Specific requirements for each level of competency in each applied area are on file in the Department of Music office.

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Applied private music lessons.

• One-half hour per week for one academic credit.
• One hour per week for two academic credits.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course

Students are expected to develop both technical and musical skill advancement at a specified level in applied music performance.

5. Assessment Measures

Each student peforms for an applied music jury at the end of each semester.

The jury determines if the required level of competency has been achieved and assigns a final grade. The final grade for the course is the average of the grade assigned by the jury and the grade assigned by the applied teacher following the jury performance.

6. Other Course Information
7. Approval and Subsequent Reviews

DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
February 2006 Reviewed E. Fellin, Chairman