Plattsburgh State University

Applied lessons - Low Brass

Dr. Rick Davies, Instructor

Office: Myers 231 Studio: Myers 114E  Phone: 518-564-2471

Office Hours:  Monday & Wednesday 9:00am – 10:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm

E-mail: rick.davies@plattsburgh.edu

Eligibility:

Any student, at any level of playing experience, may take private lessons provided he or she meets the criteria set by the music department.

Auditions may be required if there is over enrollment in the studio.

Concurrent Requirements:

Low brass students are required to participate in either jazz ensemble or the brass choir). Waivers of this requirement are at the discretion of the instructor.

• Departmental requirements for fees, concert attendance, and performance.

Meetings:

Students will receive 13 half-hour lessons per semester.  Times will be arranged individually.  All lessons are taught in room 114E.

Objectives:

• to develop the technical proficiency of the student on the instrument, including embouchure, instrument position, breathing, articulation, etc.

• to develop the musical proficiency of the student, including knowledge of repertory, interpretation of music, and working with an accompanist.

Texts and materials:

Texts vary with the experience and skill level of the student. Expect to purchase at least one etude book and a few solo works.

The student is responsible for acquiring instrumental supplies.

Grading:

Students will be graded on:

• attendance for lessons:

If you are unable to attend a lesson, please notify the instructor in advance. We will work together to try to reschedule the lesson during the same week. Lessons missed without advance notice are forfeited and considered an unexcused absence. One unexcused absence will not affect the grade; each thereafter will lower the grade by one-half letter. Lessons missed with advance notice can be made up. In the case that the instructor cannot be present, the lesson will be made up at a later time.

• preparation of assigned weekly material

• progress from beginning of semester

• ability to perform at appropriate standards relative to your experience