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MUSC 283 Brass Techniques and Methods Units: 3.00
Study of the principles of playing brass instruments through the performance of select instruments and examination of salient repertoire and pedagogical resources used to support beginner and intermediate students. Topics include handling and posture, playing techniques, ranges, fingerings, transpositions, maintenance and care.
NOTE Students will need to access their own instrument(s) and rental options will be made available on the first day of class if needed. Instrument Rental: estimated cost $60 - $100.
NOTE Students will need to access their own instrument(s) and rental options will be made available on the first day of class if needed. Instrument Rental: estimated cost $60 - $100.
Learning Hours: 114 (36 Lecture, 78 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Registration in a MUSC or MUTH plan) or (MUSC 104 or MUSC 105) or permission of the School.
Equivalency MUSC 183.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate appropriate technique and expressive abilities
- Describe and demonstrate the fundamental principles associated with playing and teaching brass instruments (instrument care and handling, fingerings, range, harmonic series, tuning difficulties, embouchure)
- Identify, interpret, develop or select some pedagogical resources including repertoire to support others as they learn this instrument(s).