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Private Guitar Instruction I – MUAP 1261/1262
This
course is designed for
private instruction on the guitar between instructor and
student. Beginning students, as well as those who have
experience playing the guitar, are encouraged to enroll.
Students will have the opportunity to learn the guitar from an
experienced performance artist and teacher from a classical
guitar technique perspective.
Topics cover reading
music in the first position on the guitar and understanding
music notation with its relationship to the instrument.
Additional topics also include technique, theory, and the
chronological evolution of the guitar. Materials required: an
acoustic guitar (a nylon-string classical guitar is
recommended), a tuner, a footstool, Classic Guitar Technique
Vol. I by Aaron Shearer.
Private Guitar Instruction II – MUAP 2261/2262
The
successful completion of MUAP 1261 & MUAP 1262 is the
pre-requisite for enrollment in the sophomore guitar instruction.
Students enrolled in
the second years of lessons are in preparation for auditions at
the university level as classical guitar performance majors.
Performance in recitals at the college are required.
Lesson topics
will include a continuation of music reading on the guitar in
all positions. The student will be expected to demonstrate a
more advanced understanding of music notation in relationship to
the instrument. Advanced technique, theory, and the
chronological evolution of the guitar are topics that will be
included. Materials required: a nylon-string classical guitar, a
tuner, a footstool, Classic Guitar Technique Vol's. I & II
by Aaron Shearer. Supplemental music will also be given to
students in lessons as determined by the instructor.
Guitar Class I
This course is designed as a classroom setting for learning the
guitar from a classical guitar technique perspective. Beginning
students, as well as those who have experience playing the
guitar are encouraged to enroll. Students will have the
opportunity to learn music reading in the first position on the
guitar, as well as understanding music notation in relationship
to the instrument. Technique, theory, viewing concert
performance videos, and the chronological evolution of the
guitar are topics students will learn in the course. Materials
required: an acoustic guitar (a nylon-string classical guitar is
recommended), a footstool, a tuner, and the method book:
Classic Guitar Technique Vol. I by Aaron Shearer.
Guitar Class II
This course is designed as a
classroom setting for learning the guitar from a classical
guitar technique perspective. A pre-requisite for enrolling in
this course is that students must have successfully completed
the guitar class level I (MUSI 1192). Students will have the
opportunity to learn music reading in the first and second
position on the guitar, as well as understanding music notation
in relationship to the instrument. Technique, theory, viewing
concert performance videos, and the chronological evolution of
the guitar are topics students will continue to learn throughout
the course. Materials required: an acoustic guitar (a
nylon-string classical guitar is recommended), a footstool, a
tuner, and the method book: Classic Guitar Technique Vol. II
by Aaron Shearer.
Guitar Ensemble
Enrollment
in this course is by audition only. The ability to read music on
the guitar in the first position, as well as performing on the
instrument from a classical guitar technique perspective are
pre-requisites for enrolling in the ensemble. Ensembles will be
arranged as guitar duets, trios, and quartets based on the
number of students enrolled. The ensembles will perform music
from different musical periods such as the Baroque, Classical, &
20th century as well as perform guitar music from different
countries as Brazil, Argentina, North America, Australia, Asia,
and Europe. The ensembles will perform on-campus as well as the
Athens community and the general North Texas region! Materials
required: An acoustic guitar (nylon-string classical guitar is
recommended), a tuner, a footstool, Classic Guitar Technique
Vol.'s I & II by Aaron Shearer, The Guitar Ensemble: A
Collection.
6th edition. by Randall Nye.
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