Applied Horn
Fall 2007

Course Numbers
MUS 121, 122, 131, 132, 133, 331, 332, 333

Frank Merritt, instructor
Campus Phone: 828 328-7154
Home Phone: 704 872-1118
E-Mail: fmerritt@i-america.net

Purpose
To provide instruction in the musical, artistic, and technical aspects of French horn performance.

Weekly Lessons
Weekly private lessons will be scheduled. In preparation for these lessons students will study exercises, scales, etudes, methods, solo literature, and
orchestral excerpts. Daily individual practice session should be maintained in accordance with the Music Student Handbook.

Performance
Students in Applied French horn courses are required to perform once each semester on a Friday morning student recital. Additionally, students are required
to perform a Jury Exam (final graded performance) which will be weighted as 20% of the final course grade.

Recital Attendance
Students enrolled in Applied French horn are required to attend designated events as specified in the Music Student Handbook. Failure to meet the Recital Attendance requirement will result in a lowering of the semester course grade by one letter.

North Carolina Teacher Education Competencies

1.1 The ability to use a knowledge of music history and theory to enlarge the student’s understanding of music and the evolution and characteristics
of styles.
1.2 A knowledge of music literature suitable for various age levels and the ability to select music appropriate for the ensemble and/or individual
student.
1.3 A knowledge of basic music vocabulary/terminology essential to the teaching of music in the schools, K-12.
1.4 The ability to use and the knowledge of the importance and nature of the music of variouls world cultures, including American music, (black,
folk, jazz, musical theatre, music of North Carolina composers, and 20th Century music.)
2.1 A broad musical background based on a comprehensive understanding of music, and the ability to integrate this understanding into artistic music
expression.
2.2 Major solo performance capability in at least one medium, as well as minor performance capability.
4.11 Practical approaches to the teaching of music reading and the ability to adapt these approaches to children of varied ages and ability levels.
4.14 The ability to convey to students creative approaches to the study and performance of music which will enable them to become consumers as
well as performers of music.
4.16 The ability to evaluate musical performance and student work and to involve students in the evaluative process.
5.8 An understanding and respect for other arts disciplines.
5.11 A recognition of the need for a vital and diversified music curriculum in the schools which will encourage continued musical growth and
involvement beyond the years of formal education.
5.12 A recognition of the value and role of out-of-school music participation.