MUED 2102 - Brass Techniques

This course is designed for students pursuing a degree in music education. Students will explore teaching techniques appropriate for public school students learning to play brass instruments. Students will learn the basic principles of playing by performing on each of the brass instruments and they will learn to diagnose problems typical of young players. Topics will include range of the brass instruments, fingerings, transpositions, basic instrument maintenance, method books and teaching techniques. For music majors only.