Primary emphasis is on clarinet, followed by significant coverage of flute and saxophone, with brief units on oboe and bassoon. Individual projects are encouraged as competence progresses. Grading is by faculty committee. Materials for the senior project should be drawn primarily from previously recorded projects, but should involve additional work such as final mastering to CD, including appropriate coding, development of artwork, and registering and securing appropriate rights and copyrights. In-depth study for keyboard majors of methods and materials pertaining to the study of piano both as a major and minor instrument.
Special consideration is given to the area of beginning piano study.
Various aspects of both group and individual lessons are considered. 554-49400 Piano Technology NLA Study of the art and science of piano tuning, repair, and action regulating, including history of the piano and its predecessors, physics of keyboard instruments, and practical work in maintaining and rebuilding pianos. The writings of vocal pedagogues and voice scientists are studied. Students are expected to develop vocal exercise procedures and compile lists of adaptable teaching repertoire. Faculty members assist with lectures and discussions.