Study and review of basic left and right hand techniques, playing postures and tone production. Scales and arpeggios in two octaves. Selected studies, etudes and short solo pieces.

Study and review of basic left and right hand techniques, playing postures and tone production. Scales and arpeggios in two octaves. Selected studies, etudes and short solo pieces.

Continuation of principles studied previous year, emphasis on bowings and thumb position. Scales and arpeggios in three octaves; more progressive etudes, studies, and selected short solo materials.

Continuation of principles studied previous year, emphasis on bowings and thumb position. Scales and arpeggios in three octaves; more progressive etudes, studies, and selected short solo materials.

Continuation of principles and materials studied previous year. Advanced etudes, problematic exercises, passages from standard orchestral studies, selected solo works. Junior recital at 315 level.

Continuation of principles and materials studied previous year. Advanced etudes, problematic exercises, passages from standard orchestral studies, selected solo works. Junior recital at 315 level.

Advanced technical study, continued development of repertoire, stylistic interpretation and application of musical concepts to performance skills. Preparation and presentation of senior recital.

Advanced study in contemporary string bass literature and string bass techniques. Preparation of selected repertory for the Senior Recital. MUS 425 Senior Recital performance required.