NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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MUSC 1310 - Public School Methods: Brass


This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of brass pedagogy and performance for music education majors. The course consists of two components: applied study on brass instruments, and study/discussion of current pedagogy and methods.

Credits: 2

Instructional Method Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
MUSC 1040 Written Theory II and MUSC 1045 Aural Theory II

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of MUSC 1310 Public School Techniques: Brass, the student will:

  1. Demonstrate basic playing proficiency on brass instrument, including correct embouchure formation, characteristic tone production, and proper fingering and holding position.
  2. Perform basic maintenance on brass instruments, including cleaning, lubrication of moving parts, stuck mouthpieces, replacement parts, and other similar concepts.
  3. Assess relative effectiveness of various ensemble teaching environments and brass teaching lesson plans, including recognition and demonstration of teaching strategies to improve rehearsals with varied ensembles.
  4. Apply teaching methods with beginning brass players in one-on-one and ensemble teaching situations.




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