• MUSC 3845R: Private Applied Lessons III: Guitar Performance Emphasis

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Private music lessons designed for guitar performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Department Approval and MUSC 2845R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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• MUSC 3846R: Private Applied Lessons III: Organ Performance Emphasis

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Private music lessons designed for organ performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Department Approval and MUSC 2846R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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• MUSC 3851R: Private Applied Lessons III: Percussion Performance Emphasis

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Private music lessons designed for percussion performance students. One 50-minute lesson per week and one performance class per week. Participation in a department recital and a final jury examination are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with applicable technical proficiency. 2. Perform with appropriate artistry and interpretation. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through relevant style and performance practices. 4. Sight read music as assigned by the instructor. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Department Approval and MUSC 2851R (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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• MUSC 3861: Diction for Singers I

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For vocal students interested in learning International Phonetic Alphabet and the fundamentals of the proper pronunciation of English and Italian diction as it applies to singing. Students will learn via written and verbal assignments as well as singing in class. This course prepares successful completers for the proper performance of English and Italian vocal literature. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the International Phonetic Alphabet and apply it to English and Italian diction. 2. Sing using proper English pronunciation. 3. Sing using proper Italian pronunciation. FA (even)
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• MUSC 3862: Diction for Singers II

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For vocal students interested in learning International Phonetic Alphabet and the fundamentals of the proper pronunciation of French and German diction as it applies to singing. Students will learn via written and verbal assignments as well as singing in class. This course prepares successful completers for the proper performance of French and German vocal literature. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the International Phonetic Alphabet and apply it to German and French diction. 2. Sing using proper German pronunciation. 3. Sing using proper French pronunciation. Prerequisite: MUSC 3861. SP (odd)
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• MUSC 3865: Piano Pedagogy I

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students pursuing a Music major and piano teachers who wish to improve their skills. Designed to prepare qualified pianists to teach piano effectively and to acquaint them with new materials and techniques from beginning to intermediate levels. Principles taught include rhythm, technique, sight-reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, music technology, practice skills, private and group lesson pedagogies, and learning styles. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the diverse processes in teaching the elementary piano student. 2. Examine various approaches to teaching elementary piano skills. 3. Evaluate different approaches to the business of teaching piano. 4. Critique beginning piano methods and materials with particular focus on reading, rhythm, theory, technique, and repertoire. FA (even)
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• MUSC 3866: Piano Pedagogy II

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students pursuing a Music major and piano teachers who wish to improve their skills. Designed to prepare qualified pianists to teach piano effectively and to acquaint them with new materials and techniques from the intermediate levels of piano instruction. Principles taught include: rhythm, technique, sight-reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, music technology, practice skills, private and group lesson pedagogies, and learning styles. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the diverse processes in teaching the intermediate piano student. 2. Examine various approaches to teaching intermediate piano skills. 3. Classify major composers of intermediate piano literature and their corresponding literature examples. 4. Categorize representative examples of the various levels of intermediate piano literature. SP (odd)
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• MUSC 3870R: Piano Accompanying

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students seeking to learn the art of piano accompanying, performance practice, and related interpretive, musical and stylistic elements. Repeatable up to 4 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform accompanying repertoire with proficiency. 2. Perform accompanying repertoire with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. SP
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• MUSC 3890: Junior Recital

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Public performance of a solo recital consisting of 30-40 minutes of music. Details of the appropriate repertoire selection and length of the program must be approved by the Music Department. Includes musical and extra-musical preparation. Successful completion prepares students to perform publicly in a solo capacity. Completion of Piano Proficiency is required before enrolling. Students must enroll in 3000-level private applied lessons as a co-requisite for this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Present a solo recital. 2. Select, prepare, and present appropriate literature. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of non-musical aspects of concertizing. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• MUSC 4430R: String Chamber Music

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For string musicians desiring to study in instrumental chamber ensembles such as string trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. Emphasis on basic repertoire, small ensemble performance techniques, and rehearsal skills. Students should be concurrently enrolled in private string lessons. Groups are required to meet two hours each week: one hour for rehearsal as an ensemble and one hour with faculty for a coaching lesson. Public performances are required. Repeatable up to 8 credits, subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform with proficiency. 2. Perform with artistic expression. 3. Demonstrate musical literacy through appropriate style and performance practices. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Corequisite: MUSC 3350R. FA, SP
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