MUS 200 - UA Marching Band “Pride of Arizona”

2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 6 lab periods

Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature and marching band strategies.  Includes mind and body control, scales, ensemble performance, marching and maneuvering.

Information: All interested students are welcome to register. Faculty approval required for registration. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  

1. Demonstrate a variety of techniques leading to an ability to perform at a professional level in an ensemble setting.
2. Demonstrate proper ensemble techniques: balance, intonation and timbre
3. Demonstrate basic interpretation of instrumental literature
4. Experience musical maturity and comfort in a live performance setting
5. Recognize the relationship between the theory and history of music and the performance thereof
6. Compare the art of music in the context of the sister arts, history and culture
7. Demonstrate the integration of movement and sound with style elements using proper marching band techniques.

1. Interpretation of Literature
   1. Personal experiences of literature
   2. Recognition of music as an art form
   3. Compositional techniques
   4. Musical eras and styles
2. Mind and Body Control
   1. Mental intensity towards objectives
   2. Technical control over the instrument
   3. Technical control over body
3. Ensemble Performance
   1. Importance of good group dynamics
   2. Proper musical balance
   3. Art of aural perception, intonation, instrumental tendencies, proper embouchure, and tone production

IV. Marching and Maneuvering

1. Formation marching techniques
2. Integration of movement and sound
3. Elements of style