MUEN-1124 Percussion Ensemble

Jordan Walsh

Credit Fall 2023

Section(s)

MUEN-1124-002 (72001)
LAB MW 4:30pm - 6:00pm HLC HLC2 1445

Course Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym MUEN-1124-002-72001

Course Description Provides training in the specific techniques necessary for ensemble performance. Emphasizes both ensemble and solo playing. Repertoire varies according to emphasis. 48 hours per semester of rehearsal required.

Instructional Method LAB

Location Highland Campus - HLC - HLC2 - 1445

Course Days & Times MW 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Credits & Contact Hours 1 Credit Hours / 64 Contact Hours

Prerequisites

Distance Education Information

Instructor Information

Name Jordan Walsh

ACC E-Mail Address jordan.walsh@austincc.edu

Office Location Highland Campus Music Dept (by appointment)

Office Phone Number

Office Hours F 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Other Information As an adjunct applied professor I'm rarely in one place for too long, please reach me by email to set up a meeting time and place. My (imaginary) door is always open!

Course Requirements

Course Requirements

Percussion ensemble is an auditioned course. Please get in touch with Dr. Walsh to introduce yourself and set up an audition time for admission/placement. This course requires fluency in reading sheet music and an understanding of the "big three" percussion instruments: snare drum, keyboards, and timpani.

Readings

Readings

Repertoire will be picked at the beginning of each semester and distributed at the first class meeting. Students are expected to provide their own sticks/mallets unless otherwise indicated (for example, bass drum and gong mallets).

Course Subjects

Course Subjects

This course focuses on two types of repertoire: historical music important to the development of percussion, and new music pushing the instrument forward. Each semester is a balance between these two focuses at the instructor's discretion.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Students will leave with having elevated their chamber music performance abilities and with an increased level of musicianship.

College Policies

College Policies

Office Hours

F 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Highland Campus Music Dept (by appointment)

NOTE As an adjunct applied professor I'm rarely in one place for too long, please reach me by email to set up a meeting time and place. My (imaginary) door is always open!