MCCCD Program Description

Class Percussion I

Course: MUE235

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.7 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Practical class with emphasis on techniques of playing and teaching percussion instruments including hand position, rudiments, stick control, and elements of reading rhythms

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the various types of sticks/mallets for indefinite pitched percussion instruments. (I) 2. Describe stick/mallet control techniques. (I, II) 3. Describe various teaching techniques for beginning level percussion players. (I, II, III) 4. Perform easy to intermediate solo pieces. (II, III) 5. Describe appropriate solo and ensemble literature for various levels. (III) 6. Describe teaching method books for percussion instruments. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Pedagogical approach to the instrument A. Stick/mallet selection for individual differences of students and instruments B. Hand position II. Playing technique A. Stick/mallet techniques B. Stick/mallet exercises C. Rudiments of stick control III. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced solo and ensemble literature A. Solo literature B. Ensemble literature C. Method books

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/23/1995

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