Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP101BQ   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  5/23/95

MUP101BQ  1995 Fall - 9999

L+L

1 Credit(s)

0.60 Period(s)

Private Instruction: Saxophone

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Notes: MUP101BQ may be repeated for credit.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MUP101BQ  1995 Fall - 9999

Private Instruction: Saxophone

 

1.

Demonstrate saxophone technique commensurate with proficiency level. (I)

2.

Demonstrate elements of musicianship during performance. (II)

3.

Perform a variety of saxophone literature commensurate with proficiency level. (III)

4.

Perform selected pieces in a public form. (IV)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

MUP101BQ  1995 Fall - 9999

Private Instruction: Saxophone

I. Saxophone technique

A. Breathing

B. Relaxation

C. Tonguing

D. Embouchure

E. Fingering

F. Scales

G. Technical exercises

II. Musicianship

A. Dynamics

B. Rhythm

C. Phrasing

D. Interpretation

E. Intonation

III. Saxophone literature

A. Baroque

B. Classical

C. Romantic

D. Twentieth century

IV. Performance

A. Recital (school)

B. Jury

C. Community (optional)

 

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