Maricopa Community Colleges  MUE238   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
MUE238 19956-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Class Woodwinds II
Continuation of Class Woodwinds I with additional emphasis on skills including ensemble performance, transposition, increasing range and literature. Prerequisites: MUE237 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MUE238   19956-99999 Class Woodwinds II
1. Assemble the flute, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. (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. Study correct fingerings and alternate fingerings in all ranges. (I, II)
7. Perform easy to intermediate solo pieces. (II, III)
8. Describe preparation of the double reed for oboe and bassoon. (II)
9. Describe appropriate solo and ensemble literature for various levels. (III)
10. Describe teaching method books for woodwind instruments. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MUE238   19956-99999 Class Woodwinds II
    I. Pedagogical approach to the instrument
        A. Flute, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon 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. Chalumeau range
        H. Altissimo range
        I. 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
          G. Prepare double reed for playing
        III. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced solo and ensemble literature
            A. Solo literature
            B. Ensemble literature
            C. Method books
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