MCCCD Program Description

Community Band

Course: MUP161

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.4 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform a variety of band literature: marches, traditional, pops, contemporary, and arrangements. (I) 2. Increase range on chosen instrument. (II) 3. Increase ability to sight read. (II) 4. Participate in concerts. (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. Performing band literature A. Marches B. Traditional band literature C. Popular works D. Contemporary works E. Arrangements II. Technique A. Increasing range B. Developing embouchure C. Increasing sight reading ability III. Concerts A. Local (school) B. Community C. Out of state (possible)

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/28/1995

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.