Not currently offered
Course code

MUSI2003

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

Introduction to Percussion explores both tuned and untuned percussion performance and composition. No previous music experience is required. This course develops the understanding of basic rhythm patterns, the concepts of beat and pulse, the use of various tuned and untuned instruments and how to create a group performance using this media. Introduction to Percussion will develop introductory music reading skills connected with performing a range of repertoire appropriate to this stage.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Winter - 2023.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Basic concepts of rhythm, beat and pulse.

2. The ability to sight-read a musical rhythm.

3. Aural skills with relation to rhythm, time signature, pitch and performing media.

4. Ensemble skills through group performance.

5. The ability to create a simple ensemble performance for tuned and untuned percussion.

6. The ability to adapt music making skills to a variety of classroom and extra curricula performance activities.

7. The ability to select and sequence appropriate repertoire.


Content

The course will involve workshops where students will be given musical concepts and practical hands on experience with percussion instruments and techniques.


Requisite

This course is not available to students in the Bachelor of Music [10646] or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts [10910] programs.


Assumed knowledge

Students undertaking this course do NOT require any previous musical training.


Assessment items

Performance: Assessment 1 Progress - Solo/Group Performance

Portfolio: Assessment 2 Portfolio Submission

In Term Test: Assessment 3 - Performance Exam Solo and Ensemble

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.