Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
MUE235 19956-99999	L+L	2 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Class Percussion I
Practical class with emphasis on techniques of playing and teaching percussion instruments including hand position, rudiments, stick control, and elements of reading rhythms. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MUE235   19956-99999	Class Percussion I

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)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MUE235   19956-99999	Class Percussion I

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

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