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Undergraduate Percussion Curriculum

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Semester 1

• Snare drum - Technique
• Rhythm Development
• Bass Drum, Cymbals, Tambourine
• Orchestral and Solo Repertoire

Semester 2

• Marimba (2-Mallet)

Semester 3

• Marimba (2-Mallet)
• Bells, Xylophone
• Orchestral and Solo Repertoire

Semester 4

• Marimba (4-Mallet)

Semester 5

• Timpani
• Multiple Percussion
• Orchestral and Solo Repertoire
• Vibraphone
• Drum Set

Semester 6

• Timpani

Semester 7

• Vibraphone
• Advanced Techniques (all instruments)
• Advanced Orchestral Repertoire
• Recital Preparation

Semester 8

• Audition Repertoire
• Recital

 

There is no difference between the Applied and the Education major in terms of musicianship.  The Applied major is expected to develop a more advanced technical proficiency and have a more in-depth knowledge of and more experience with the solo and ensemble literture.

The Curriculum, as shown, serves merely as a guideline.  In order to develop the potentials and individual desires of the students as they interact with the diversity and complexities of percussion and music, the particular aspects of the curriculum remain interchangeable and highly flexible.

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Graduate Curriculum can be found on the Graduate Bulletin