1.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to expose the student to essential aspects of musical performance pedagogy as well as to develop a strong fundamental approach to the instrument. All band students will be introduced to one or more of the following concepts of musicianship: tone production, ensemble sound, articulation, rudiments, scales , lip slurs , sight -reading , slurs , as well as interpretation of various styles of music. The multifaceted Cheyney University Band Program's primary function is to educate and serve the Cheyney University and surrounding community through its various subcomponents , i.e ensembles . The components, which make up the Cheyney University Band Program, are the marching band, concert band, pep band , jazz ensemble , jazz combo, woodwind ensemble , and brass ensemble. Pre-Requisite: A pre-interview /audition required prior to enrollment.