MUSL110 Performance Class

Department of The Arts: Music

  1. Course Number and Title

    MUSL110 Performance Class

  2. Number of Credits

    1 credit

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    750

  4. Prerequisites

    Permission of the Department of the Arts and current enrollment in Program of Study (1019) - Music

    Corequisites

    Concurrent registration in one of the following private lesson courses: MUSL100, MUSL111, MUSL112, MUSL211, or MUSL212

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    Students of the same applied instrument perform solo repertoire from their lessons and develop critical listening skills by evaluating the performances of their peers.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. perform selected solo repertoire competently in a classroom setting;
        2. develop critical listening skills; and
        3. articulate accurate evaluations of peer performances.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. performance of solo repertoire from lessons
      2. critical listening of student performances of solo repertoire with attention to criteria such as accurate pitch, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, technical considerations, stylistic integrity, and related topics as applicable
      3. discussion of performance assessment methodologies
      4. critical evaluations of solo performances of peers

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. The instructor assesses students according to the following criteria: competent performance of selected solo repertoire before a peer audience, successful participation as peer evaluators in a group setting as directed by the instructor in critical listening tasks.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date: 11/2010