MCCCD Program Description

Class Woodwinds I

Course: MUE237

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 woodwind instruments including embouchure, breath control, tone, mouthpiece selection, and literature

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Assemble the clarinet. (I) 2. Describe tonguing techniques. (I) 3. Describe proper care of instrument. (I) 4. Describe various teaching techniques for beginning woodwind players. (I, II, III) 5. Perform all major and chromatic scales. (I, II) 6. Use correct fingerings and alternate fingerings in all ranges. (I, II) 7. Perform easy to intermediate solo pieces. (II, III) 8. Describe appropriate solo and ensemble literature for various levels. (III) 9. Describe teaching method books for woodwind 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. Clarinet assembly B. Extending the range (higher and lower) C. Knowledge of both major and chromatic scales D. Appropriate fingerings E. Alternate fingerings F. Tonguing techniques G. Care of instrument II. Playing technique A. Correct embouchure B. Correct articulation C. Hand position D. Breathing techniques E. Major and chromatic scales F. Normal and alternate fingerings III. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced solo and ensemble literature A. Solo literature B. Ensemble literature C. Method books

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/28/1995

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