Fundamentals of good tone production, embouchure development, playing position, breath support and articulation. One octave major scales and arpeggios. Basic elements of musicianship and technical exercises. Selected studies and solos.

Fundamentals of good tone production, embouchure development, playing position, breath support and articulation. One octave major scales and arpeggios. Basic elements of musicianship and technical exercises. Selected studies and solos.

Entrance by Audition. In-depth study of tuba performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, arpeggios, and thirds, selected technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Recital performance required.

Continuation of basic musicianship, technical development, and solo studies. Lip flexibility, articulation and rhythmic studies. Major, minor and chromatic scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, transposition, selected solo and technical material.

Continuation of basic musicianship, technical development, and solo studies. Lip flexibility, articulation and rhythmic studies. Major, minor and chromatic scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, transposition, selected solo and technical material.

Advanced technical study, repertoire development. Velocity and extended range studies; two octave major, minor, chromatic scales, stylistic interpretation; orchestral solo passages, solo and ensemble materials. Junior recital, 315 level.

Advanced technical study, repertoire development. Velocity and extended range studies; two octave major, minor, chromatic scales, stylistic interpretation; orchestral solo passages, solo and ensemble materials. Junior recital, 315 level.

Advanced technical study, stylistic interpretation and repertoire development. Intensive study of representative literature for the tuba. Preparation and presentation of senior recital.

Advanced study in 20th century tuba literature and tuba techniques, various forms and idioms. Recital performance required. Prerequisite MUSU 325.

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