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MUSC 287 Percussion Techniques and Methods Units: 3.00
Study of the principles of playing percussion instruments through performance of select instruments, and examination of salient repertoire and pedagogical resources. Students will also develop proficiency reading salient percussion notation and examine appropriate resources and activities for learning these instruments in a group setting.
Learning Hours: 114 (36 Lecture, 78 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Registration in a MUSC or MUTH Plan) or (MUSC 104/3.0 or MUSC 105/3.0) or permission of the School.
Equivalency MUSC 187/3.0*.
Course Equivalencies: MUSC187 & MUSC187B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Acquire the fundamental skills and techniques required to play and teach in relation to the percussion section. This will be done through observing the instructor and then repeating examples of exercises and repertoire. This will done as a group until the participants can effectively confidently perform selected exemplars of course content.
- Integrate the 4 stroke types into the basic technique required for performing on the snare drum and mallet percussion.
- Interpret various musical conventions as they relate to the notation of percussion music and repertoire. These skills will be demonstrated through the performance of selected examples on snare drum, timpani and mallet percussion.
- Using correct notation conventions, compose a brief selection for solo percussionist or large percussion ensemble. The completed work will use the conventional notation devises currently in practice. Works should also demonstrate an understanding of the ranges and technical possibilities available to each instrument.