MUS 386 - Percussion Class Methods

(2 units)

Elementary instruction in the various percussion instruments.

Prerequisite(s): MUS 300; Declared Bachelor of Music in Music Education major; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate, through written tests/quizzes, performance tests, and class participation, accurate knowledge of theoretical material as related to Snare Drum, Timpani, Mallet Keyboard Instruments, Auxiliary Percussion (tambourine, triangle, castanets, etc.), World Percussion, Drum Set, and Marching Percussion.
2. demonstrate, through written tests/quizzes, performance tests, and class participation, proper playing techniques on Snare Drum, Timpani, Mallet Keyboard Instruments, Auxiliary Percussion (tambourine, triangle, castanets, etc.), World Percussion, Drum Set, and Marching Percussion.
3. demonstrate, through written tests/quizzes, performance tests, and class participation, teaching pedagogy for the following percussion instruments: Snare Drum, Timpani, Mallet Keyboard Instruments, Auxiliary Percussion (tambourine, triangle, castanets, etc.), World Percussion, Drum Set, and Marching Percussion.

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