Mar 14, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

MUSC 178 - Brass - Intermediate


Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Applied music instruction. Individual instruction in voice or instrument for music majors only which focuses on the practical application of musical principles to performance. Must be concurrently enrolled in one of the following: MUSC& 141, 142, 143 or 241, 242, 243. May also be taken by non-music majors depending on circumstance. No more than 1 credit per quarter to a maximum of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: Music Dept. Chair permission required. Audition may be required.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Music Lesson: Yes
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Student’s ability to perform will be enhanced.
  2. Students will have knowledge of his/her instrument and the techniques needed to master performance.
  3. Students will become familiar with various musical styles and genres as they apply to his/her level of ability.

Course Contents
  1. Music literature appropriate to the student’s playing ability
  2. Specific study in performance techniques as it applies to the instrument
  3. Style and structure of music as it applies to the instrument
  4. Performance in student recitals encouraged


Instructional Units: 1.5