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2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUS 208 - UA Pep 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 pep band performances.  Includes mind and body control, scales, ensemble performance

Information: Students chosen by interest and instructor signature. 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.


Course Learning Outcomes
  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

Outline:
  1. Interpretation of Literature
    1. Personal experiences of literature
    2. Recognition of pep band music as having entertainment and morale value
    3. Knowledge of structure of pep band and relationship to individual instruments
    4. Musical eras and styles appropriate for pep band music
  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


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2020-2021