Prerequisites

Enrollment in applied violin is allowed only by audition or prior arrangement with Dr. Scott.

Description

Technical and musical study incorporating standard technical methods and repertoire.

Goals

The goal of private study is to help students reach their technical and musical potential for a successful performing/teaching career in music.

Course Outline

At the beginning of each semester a list of repertoire and technique material will be discussed to design a repertoire plan for the semester. This list of repertoire may be changed or supplemented throughout the semester.

Structure

1. Lessons

   Each student will be given hour lessons weekly for 12 weeks. Lessons will include the study of scales, etudes and solo repertoire appropriate to the level of each individual student. Students are expected to be prepared for their lessons. At the end of the semester, the student will participate in a jury, which will serve as a final exam.

2. Masterclass

   Masterclass meets every Tuesday from 11:15am to 12:15pm in room 147. Masterclass provides an opportunity for students to play for one another in an informal setting and to provide constructive performance feedback. Masterclass affords students the opportunity to perform recital repertoire.

Prerequisites

Enrollment in applied violin/viola is allowed only by audition or prior arrangement with Professor Schwandt.

Description

Intense technical and musical study incorporating standard technical methods and repertoire.

Goals

Outcome is to help students reach their technical and musical potential for a successful performing/teaching career in music.

Course Outline

At the beginning of each semester a list of repertoire and technique material will be discussed to design a repertoire plan for the semester. This list of repertoire may be changed or supplemented throughout the semester.

Structure

1. Lessons

   Each student will be given a weekly lesson time of one half-hour if enrolled in 100 level, or one hour if enrolled in 200 level or higher for an equivalent of twelve (12) lessons for the semester. Lessons will include the study of scales, etudes and solo repertoire appropriate to the level of each individual student. Students are expected to come prepared for their lessons. At the end of the semester, the student will participate in a jury, which will serve as a final exam.

2. Masterclass

   Masterclass meets every Tuesday from 11:15am to 12:15pm in room 154. Masterclass provides an opportunity for students to play for one another in an informal setting and to provide constructive performance feedback. Masterclass affords students the opportunity to perform recital repertoire and technical exercises. Other topics that will be addressed in master class are improvisation, ornamentation, and orchestral repertoire. Attendance will be taken and will count toward the final grade.

Prerequisites

Enrollment in Private Cello is allowed only by audition or prior arrangement with Dr. Beadell-DiBartolo.

Description

An intense technical and musical study incorporating standard technical methods and repertoire for the cello.

Goals

Outcome is to help students reach their technical and musical potential for a successful performing/teaching career in music.

Structure

1. Lessons

   Each enrolling student will be given a weekly lesson time of one-half hour or one-hour, for a total of twelve and one-half (12.5) for the semester. The half-lesson may occur at the first week of each semester and will be used, largely, to design the repertoire plan for the semester. The remaining twelve lessons will be taught according to Dr. Beadell-DiBartolo’s schedule, as several weeks in her semester are devoted to Professional Development. Lessons will include the study of scales, etudes and solo repertoire appropriate to the level of each individual student. Cello students are expected to come prepared for their lessons. At the end of the semester, the student will participate in a jury, which will serve as a final exam.

2. Masterclass

   Masterclass meets every Tuesday from 11:15am to 12:15pm in room 144. Masterclass provides an opportunity for cellists to play for one another in an informal setting and to provide constructive criticism for each other. Masterclass is also used as a techniques, orchestral repertoire, and cello ensemble class, and will also serve as a forum for pedagogical discussions. Masterclass is required for majors and highly suggested for minors and elective students.

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