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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

MUSC 1134 - Applied Percussion



2 Credits
Provides private percussion lessons by arrangement with the instructor. This course will include a study of basic percussion techniques. Course work will be suited to the skill level of the student and these credits may be repeated as often as desired. An extra fee is required for this course. Course includes 15 half-hour lessons per term. Prereq: Instructor approval.

Pre-Requisites Instructor approval

Major Content Areas
Exercises- Arpeggios, scales, harmony: 10%

Coordination: 25%

Sight Reading- single note, chords, rhythms: 15%

Literature: 25%

Rudiments: 25%

Learning Outcomes
Through performance, demonstrate proper basic techniques, rudiments, and coordination

Develop a vocabulary through which to intelligently communicate information about music

Demonstrate understanding of notation and theoretical knowledge by application to performance of a variety of repertoire and/or site-reading

Investigate the contextual information related to the repertoire being performed

Perform literature appropriate to students playing level/abilities