Graduate Applied Music - Electric Bass

MVS 6357, 1 - 2 credits

Instructor TBA

 

Course Description: Private instruction for music majors studying their principal applied areas.  May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.  See Music department for specific course requirements.

 

Pre-requisite: Graduate student music majors only, permission of Music Department

 

Objectives:

·        Students will increase their technical and musical ability on the instrument

·        Students will study appropriate repertoire and styles at an advanced level

·        Students will become familiar with the role of the electric bass in the context of various styles of music and various types of instrumentation

·        Students will study techniques of improvisation in varied styles

 

·        Course outline:

 

The student will meet with the instructor once per week at a mutually arranged time. Each lesson will include assignments and instructions for accomplishing the next lesson’s goal, as well as an evaluation of the previous assignment. 

 

Course requirements:

 

The following standards must be met for applied students:

 

·        Students must attend all lessons, or give 24 hours notice of cancellation.  Cancelled lessons may be made up at the instructor’s discretion.

·        Studio class attendance is required for degree-seeking students.  Students may miss studio class only for another FAU course, FAU performance or FAU rehearsal. 

·        Students must make practice of assigned repertoire a priority, and must do it to the best of their abilities.  

·        All students must perform at least once in studio class.  Students may also be assigned to perform on recitals and concerts.  All students preparing for recitals must perform all literature in studio class during the semester of their recital.

·        All students are assigned material based on their performance level. It is expected these materials will be demonstrated EVERY LESSON unless otherwise directed by the applied instructor. 

·        All applied students are expected to perform on a jury at the end of each semester of study.  Music to be performed on juries will be assigned in a timely manner by the instructor.

 

            Lesson credits (1 or2) may vary.

 

                                                   Practice expectations:

 

1 credit applied lessons:

Students are expected to practice 3 hours daily, at least 6 days per week.

 

2 credit applied lessons:

Students are expected to practice 3 hours daily, or a minimum of 18 hours per week

 

Evaluation:

 

Preparedness for lessons - 25%

Attendance at lessons and studio classes – 25%

Performances at assigned studio classes and Music at Noons – 20%

Jury – 30%

 

Grading Scale

 

93-100% = A, 90-02% = A-, 87-89%=B+, 83-87%=B, 80-82%=B-

77-79%=C+, 73-77%=C, 70-72%=C-, 67-69%=D+, 63-67%=D,

60-62%=D-, below 60%=F.

 

Appropriate Course Materials

 

The instructor will assign appropriate materials.  Students are responsible for purchasing the assigned literature.