MUS 151 - Applied Music Primary I - For Non-Music Majors

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Prerequisites: MUS 112 Corequisites: MUS 103 – Performance elective for non-music majors. Applied music is independent study in instrumental/voice/piano. Placement by instructor with department consent required. Applied study requires a one hour lesson each week and two hours of practice/applied study each day. Co-requisite of MUS 103, Applied Performance Class, may be waived with permission of department head. This course was formerly offered as MU 143. Recommended Skills: Recommended Skills: Willingness to study music from other countries and cultures Self-direction, discipline, and motivation for daily practice Interest in life-long learning Ability to synthesize information from a number of different sources Functional literacy at the computer Ability to communicate using web-based resources Ability to think creatively Willingness to perform before an audience of their peers Ability to use discerning listening skills Demonstrate effective speaking skills Ability to synthesize the information from each applied lesson and solve problems related to technique and musicianship. Ability to think logically when conducting self-assessment Ability to process information discussed and demonstrated in the applied lesson, then practice using that information for the next lesson. Ability to combine information from a number of different sources and use that information during individual practice sessions Awareness of Time and Resource Management as it applies to personal practice success Understands the need to be responsible for personal actions MU 141