Snare drum and timpani technique. Basic elements of musicianship applied to tone production, rhythm, dynamics, sight-reading, tuning, pedaling, intonation, sticking, rudiments and control. Standard technical studies and solos.

Snare drum and timpani technique. Basic elements of musicianship applied to tone production, rhythm, dynamics, sight-reading, tuning, pedaling, intonation, sticking, rudiments and control. Standard technical studies and solos.

Entrance by Audition. Snare drum, xylophone, and timpani techniques. In-depth study of percussion performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, tone production, rhythm, dynamics, sight-reading, tuning, pedaling, intonation, sticking, rudiments, arpeggios, and thirds, selected technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Recital performance required.

Continuation of MUS 124. Recital performance required.

Continuation of snare drum, timpani and basic musicianship studies. Study of xylophone, marimba, bass drum, cymbals, traps and other mallet instruments. Selected technical solo and ensemble literature.

Continuation of snare drum, timpani and basic musicianship studies. Study of xylophone, marimba, bass drum, cymbals, traps and other mallet instruments. Selected technical solo and ensemble literature.

Study of xylophone, marimba, bass drum, cymbals, traps and other mallet instruments. Continued in-depth study of percussion performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, diminished 7th and dominant 7th chords, technical studies, etudes and the standard repertoire. Recital performance required.

Continuation of MUS 224. Recital performance required. Sophomore Proficiency required.

Continuation and expansion of prior technical studies, solos and ensemble literature to include more advanced studies, multi-percussion techniques and new notational system. Junior recital, 315 level.

Continuation and expansion of prior technical studies, solos and ensemble literature to include more advanced studies, multi-percussion techniques and new notational system. Junior recital, 315 level.

Continuation of prior percussion instruments studied with the addition of multi-percussion techniques and new notational system. Advanced in-depth study of percussion performance techniques, technical studies, etudes and the standard repertoire. Detailed study of representative works of all historical periods. Recital performance required.

Continuation of MUSP 324. Junior Recital performance required.

Continued development of technique and musicianship with application to expanded repertoire, stylistic interpretation, preparation and presentation of senior recital.

Advanced study in 20th century percussion literature and percussion techniques, various forms and idioms. Recital performance required.

Continued advanced study in 20th century percussion literature and percussion techniques, various forms and idioms. Preparation of selected repertory for the Senior Recital. Senior Recital performance required.