I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Applied Music - Instrumental
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MUSC 1485
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
These courses provide 30 minute private lessons with the instructor once a week covering basic music knowledge and performing skills on the medium specified (brass, woodwind, instrumental, piano, voice, guitar). Skills and literature will be specific to the instrument and individual level of the student. One studio recital performance per semester.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MUSC 1485 - Applied Music - Instrumental
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MUSC 1485 - Applied Music - Instrumental
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Ask questions about performance issues and interpret the instructor’s guidance into enhanced skills and techniques. |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Develop music reading skills and critical listening skills in the context of performance preparation. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance. MnTC Goal 6
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of work in the arts and humanities. MnTC Goal 6
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities. MnTC Goal 6
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Basic music reading skills, basic playing techniques on the specified instrument, basic methods books for each instrument. Advancing levels of instruction and literature as the student progresses.
- Private lessons will be given with each student with individual guidance regarding specific and special performance problems. Student questions are addressed at this time and teacher evaluation and guidance as to specific task for the next lesson are addressed.
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Applied Music - Instrumental
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MUSC 1485
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
These courses provide 30 minute private lessons with the instructor once a week covering basic music knowledge and performing skills on the medium specified (brass, woodwind, instrumental, piano, voice, guitar). Skills and literature will be specific to the instrument and individual level of the student. One studio recital performance per semester.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MUSC 1485 - Applied Music - Instrumental
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MUSC 1485 - Applied Music - Instrumental
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Ask questions about performance issues and interpret the instructor’s guidance into enhanced skills and techniques. |
Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Develop music reading skills and critical listening skills in the context of performance preparation. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance. MnTC Goal 6
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of work in the arts and humanities. MnTC Goal 6
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities. MnTC Goal 6
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Basic music reading skills, basic playing techniques on the specified instrument, basic methods books for each instrument. Advancing levels of instruction and literature as the student progresses.
- Private lessons will be given with each student with individual guidance regarding specific and special performance problems. Student questions are addressed at this time and teacher evaluation and guidance as to specific task for the next lesson are addressed.