Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP102BQ   19956-99999 

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

MUP102BQ  1995 Fall - 9999

L+L

2 Credit(s)

1.20 Period(s)

Private Instruction: Saxophone

Private Instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique and performance. Four course sequence designed for university transfer equivalency. 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: MUP102BQ may be repeated for credit.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

MUP102BQ  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:

 

MUP102BQ  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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