MUP 102 Concert Band

Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 1

Offers an instrumental experience that focuses on performing standard concert band literature of many styles. Emphasizes ensemble skills and musicality in various band performance practices.

Repeatable: Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 9 credits.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Use proper instrumental techniques for rehearsal and performance.
Develop proficiency in reading, playing, and performing selected pieces.
Recognize and identify basic elements of music by sound and from notation.
Apply knowledge of a variety of musical styles and periods to pieces played.
Perform a number of concert band pieces.
Apply the discipline and self-control necessary as an ensemble performer.

Content Outline

Instrumental Pedagogy
- Correct posture
- Proper breathing techniques, where applicable
- Correct tone production
- Introduction to the basic mechanics of the instrument and accompanying materials
- Appropriate finger/hand technique
- Practice techniques for the development of effective practice habits
Fundamentals of Music Reading and Theory
- General music notation
- Musical symbols and terms
- General music theory and its application in the music being learned
Musicality and Performance
- Learning to play a piece of music from reading the printed page
- Understanding of general musical periods and styles
- Interpretation of music with the knowledge gained
- Proper performance techniques