Course Descriptions

MUP 061 - Studio Instruction: Brass (Pre Major)

1. Use proper physical characteristics for playing.
2. Utilize proper practicing and mental approaches for playing.
3. Improve upon the student’s musicianship at whatever level he/she enters.
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats.
5. Demonstrate awareness and the ability to play basic rhythms.
6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature

MUP 062 - Studio Instruction: Guitar (Pre Major)

1. Use proper physical characteristics for playing.
2. Utilize proper practicing and mental approaches for playing.
3. Improve upon the student’s musicianship at whatever level he/she enters.
4. Demonstrate awareness and the ability to play basic rhythms.
5. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature

MUP 063 - Studio Instruction: Percussion (Pre Major)

1. Use proper physical characteristics for playing.
2. Utilize proper practicing and mental approaches for playing.
3. Improve upon the student’s musicianship at whatever level he/she enters.
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats.
5. Demonstrate awareness and the ability to play basic rhythms.
6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

1. Introduction to Basic Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Introduction to Basic Rudimental Patterns

MUP 064 - Studio Instruction: Piano (Pre Major)

1. Demonstrate proper physical characteristics for playing.
2. Discuss and demonstrate proper practicing and mental approaches for playing. 
3. Demonstrate musicianship and technique as appropriate to student’s level. 
4. Perform technical studies such as scales, arpeggios, Hanon studies, etudes, etc. 
5. Demonstrate the ability to execute basic rhythms. 
6. Demonstrate awareness of music literature and its interpretation.
7. Demonstrate proper fingering habits.
8. Perform repertoire representative of varying styles and historical periods.
9. Demonstrate proper pedal technique.

1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch 
2. Interpretation of Linear Lines Through homophonic and Polyphonic Textures 
3. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature 
4. Technical Studies Including Scales, Hanon, etc., as Instructor Feels Appropriate to Student’s Level 
5. Literature That is Listed as Repertoire in Nature
6. Pedal Technique

MUP 065 - Studio Instruction: Strings (Pre Major)

1. Use proper physical characteristics for playing.
2. Utilize proper practicing and mental approaches for playing. 
3. Improve upon the student’s musicianship at whatever level he/she enters.    
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from fur sharps to four flats.    
5. Demonstrate awareness and the ability to play basic rhythms. 
6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

1. Left Hand and Bowing Development   
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production   
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation   
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines   
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature

MUP 066 - Studio Instruction: Voice (Pre Major)

1. Use proper physical characteristics for singing.
2. Demonstrate proper practicing and mental approaches for singing. 
3. Demonstrate an increased ability at whatever level he/she enters. 
4. Development of proper technique in singing. 
5. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

1. Development of Technique 
2. Development of Musicianship
3. Interpretation of Vocal Literature 

MUP 067 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds (Pre Major)

1. Use proper physical characteristics for playing.
2. Utilize proper practicing and mental approaches for playing. 
3. Improve upon the student’s musicianship at whatever level he/she enters.
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats.   
5. Demonstrate awareness and the ability to play basic rhythms.   
6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production 
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature

MUP 161 - Studio Instruction: Brass I (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of, the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four (4) sharps to four (4) flats by memory, with differing articulations.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 162 - Studio Instruction: Guitar I (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics of playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Develop increased technical ability through rigorous exercises.
5. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
6. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 163 - Studio Instruction: Percussion I (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristic for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats by memory with differing articulations.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Basic Rudimental Pattern Mastery
2. Basic Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 164 - Studio Instruction: Piano I (Major)

2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 5 lab periods

Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127  
Information: Students chosen by audition. Faculty approval required for registration.

1. Utilize a concentrated approach for playing instrument, practicing, and problem solving.
2. Demonstrate and display musicianship and interpretation stylistically appropriate, with respect to historical genres. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to play technical studies such as scales, etudes, etc., appropriate for student’s level. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to correctly execute rhythms in repertoire appropriate to student’s level. 

1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch
2. Interpretation of Repertoire Written in Homophonic and Polyphonic Textures
3. Literature That are Etudes in Nature
4. Scales and Arpeggios
5. Other Technical Studies Considered Appropriate to Student’s Level
6. Literature Representative of Contrasting Historical Periods and Styles
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered
8. Student Must Perform Satisfactorily in a Student Recital in Order to Receive Credit for the Course

Student Must Play a Jury Exam for the Piano Faculty in Order to Receive Credit for the Course

MUP 165 - Studio Instruction: Strings I (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of major scales from four (4) sharps to four (4) flats by memory, with differing articulations.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Left Hand and Bowing Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 166 - Studio Instruction: Voice I (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for singing.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for singing.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Development and continuation of proper techniques in singing.
5. Develop an increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance

1. Continuing Development of Technique
2. Continuing Development of Musicianship
3. Continuing Interpretation of Vocal Literature
4. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 167 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds I (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats by memory with differing articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 168 - Studio Instruction I: (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of major scales from four sharps to four flats by memory, with differing articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 171 - Studio Instruction: Brass II (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increase awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 172 - Studio Instruction: Guitar II (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 173 - Studio Instruction: Percussion II (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Mastery of Rudimental Patterns
2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 174 - Studio Instruction: Piano II (Major)

1. Demonstrate proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing instrument, practicing, and problem solving.
3. Demonstrate and display musicianship and interpretation stylistically appropriate, with respect to historical genres.
4. Demonstrate the ability to play technical studies such as scales, etudes, etc., appropriate for student’s level.
5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly execute rhythms in repertoire appropriate to student’s level.

1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch
2. Interpretation of Repertoire Written in Homophonic and Polyphonic Textures
3. Literature that are Etudes in Nature
4. Scales and Arpeggios
5. Other Technical Studies Considered Appropriate to Student’s Level
6. Literature Representative of Contrasting Historical Periods and Styles
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered
8. Student Must Perform Satisfactorily in a Student Recital in Order to Receive Credit for the Course
9. Student Must Play a Jury Exam for the Piano Faculty in Order to Receive Credit for the Course

MUP 175 - Studio Instruction: Strings II (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and related them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Left-Hand and Bowing Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 176 - Studio Instruction: Voice II (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and related them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Left-Hand and Bowing Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 177 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds II (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instruments.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 178 - Studio Instruction II: (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major scales using different articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 261 - Studio Instruction: Brass III (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, with a variety of articulations to be used.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 262 - Studio Instruction: Guitar III (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature

MUP 263 - Studio Instruction: Percussion III (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Mastery of Rudimental Patterns
2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 264 - Studio Instruction: Piano III (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Mastery of Rudimental Patterns
2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 265 - Studio Instruction: Strings III (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Mastery of Left Hand and Bowing
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 266 - Studio Instruction: Voice III (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for singing.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for singing.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Development and continuation of proper techniques in singing.
5. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continuing Development of Technique
2. Continuing Development of Musicianship
3. Continuing interpretation of Vocal Literature
4. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 267 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds III (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, with a variety of articulations to be used.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 268 - Studio Instruction III: (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory with minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, using a variety of articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 271 - Studio Instruction: Brass IV (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations to be used.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 272 - Studio Instruction: Guitar IV (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literate Being Covered

MUP 273 - Studio Instruction: Percussion IV (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor for with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and it interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Mastery of Basic Rudiments
2. Continued Mastery of Sound Production on a Variety of Percussion Instruments
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpt in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 274 - Studio Instruction: Piano IV (Major)

1. Demonstrate proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing instrument, practicing, and problem solving.
3. Demonstrate and display musicianship and interpretation stylistically appropriate, with respect to historical genres.
4. Demonstrate the ability to play technical studies such as scales, etudes, etc. appropriate for student’s level.
5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly execute rhythms in repertoire appropriate to student’s level.

1. Accurate Execution of Rhythm and Pitch
2. Interpretation of Repertoire Written in Homophonic and Polyphonic Textures
3. Literature That are Etudes in Nature
4. Scales and Arpeggios
5. Other Technical Studies Considered Appropriate to Student’s Level
6. Literature Representative of Contrasting Historical Periods and Styles
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered
8. Student Must Perform Satisfactorily in a Student Recital in Order to Receive Credit for the Course
9. Student Must Play a Jury Exam for the Piano Faculty in Order to Receive Credit for the Course

MUP 275 - Studio Instruction: Strings IV (Major)

1. Develop a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Utilize a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing one’s instrument.
3. Expand upon, and the continuation of the student’s musicianship.
4. Demonstrate playing of all major and minor scales by memory, and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form with a variety of articulations used.
5. Demonstrate awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continued Mastery of Left Hand and Bowing
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 276 - Studio Instruction: Voice IV (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for singing.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for singing.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Development and continuation of proper techniques in singing.
5. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Continuing Development of Technique
2. Continuing Development of Musicianship
3. Continuing Interpretation of Vocal Literature
4. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 277 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds IV (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory and minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, with a variety of articulations to be used.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Embouchure Development
2. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
3. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
4. Interpretation of Linear Lines
5. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Excerpts in Nature
7. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
8. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered

MUP 278 - Studio Instruction IV: (Major)

1. Demonstrate a continued emphasis on proper physical characteristics for playing of one’s instrument.
2. Demonstrate a concentrated practicing and mental approach for playing of one’s instrument.
3. Demonstrate a continuation of student’s musicianship.
4. Practice playing of all major and minor scales by memory with minor scales to be played in their natural minor form, using a variety of articulations.
5. Develop awareness of intervallic relationships and relate them to their instrument.
6. Develop increased awareness of rhythmic subtleties.
7. Develop increased awareness of chordal outline and proper resolution of said lines.
8. Develop increased awareness of music literature and its interpretation for performance.

1. Proper Timbre (Tonal) Production
2. Accurate Rhythmic Interpretation
3. Interpretation of Linear Lines
4. Literature That is Listed as Etudes in Nature
5. Literature That is Listed as Excerpt sin Nature
6. Literature That is Listed as Soloistic in Nature
7. History and Theory to be Taught Relevant to Literature Being Covered