Nov 02, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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MUSIC 134 - Percussion Ensemble


Number of Credits: 1
Percussion Ensemble is dedicated to the performance of significant percussive styles from around the globe. Percussion traditions, including from Cuba, Brazil, India, West Africa and the Middle East, are explored through performance and cultural research. No prior performance experience necessary for membership. Course may be repeated for credit up to four times. If MC section, students register at McDaniel College. Registration forms are available in Records (A112) or FPA (T413). (Fall & Spring Only) Two hours laboratory each week. One Credit. One billable hour.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENG 001 .
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate instrumental techniques appropriate to solo and ensemble performance (PG1, PG4, GE1, GE7).
  2. Perform effectively as part of an ensemble (PG1, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE7).
  3. Model musical expression and performance techniques (PG1, GE2, GE5).
  4. Execute musical works with historical accuracy (PG1, PG3, GE5, GE6).
  5. Explore new musical techniques (PG1, PG3, PG4, GE2, GE5, GE6).
  6. Critically analyze musical compositions and performances (PG2, PG3, GE1, GE2, GE4, GE5).



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