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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

MUSC 1135 - Applied Instrumental Lessons



2 Credits
Provides private instrument lessons (other than voice, guitar, percussion) by arrangement with the music department and instructor. This course will include a study of basic instrumental 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.

Pre-Requisites Instructor and departmental approval.

Major Content Areas
Historical context and repertoire: 10%

Musicianship and performance skills: 15%

Posture, positioning, and physical techniques: 10%

Performance on Instrument: 40%

Music Theory: scales, notation, rhythm, etc.: 25%

Learning Outcomes
Develop a vocabulary through which to intelligently communicate information about music

Investigate the contextual information related to the repertoire being performed

Perform literature appropriate to students playing level/abilities

Demonstrate understanding of notation and theoretical knowledge by application to performance of a variety of repertoire

Through performance, demonstrate proper basic techniques