Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP102BW   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
MUP102BW 19956-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 1.20 Period(s)
Private Instruction: Viola
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. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MUP102BW   19956-99999 Private Instruction: Viola
1. Demonstrate viola technique commensurate with proficiency level. (I)
2. Demonstrate elements of musicianship during performance. (II)
3. Perform a variety of viola literature commensurate with proficiency level. (III)
4. Perform selected pieces in a public form. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MUP102BW   19956-99999 Private Instruction: Viola
    I. Viola technique
        A. Relaxation
        B. Hand positions
        C. Bowing
        D. Pizzicato
        E. Fingering
        F. Harmonics
        G. Double/triple stops
        H. Scales
        I. Technical exercises
      II. Musicianship
          A. Dynamics
          B. Rhythm
          C. Phrasing
          D. Interpretation
          E. Intonation
        III. Viola literature
            A. Baroque
            C. Classical
            D. Romantic
            E. Twentieth century
          IV. Performance
              A. Recital (school)
              B. Jury
              C. Community (optional)
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