Applied Music (MAPP)

MAPP 120     Private Instruct in App Music     1 or 2 Credit Hour

For students who desire credit for private lessons on a musical instrument of voice. The lessons are taken outside the University from an instructor approved by the music faculty of the University. Interested students should contact the music faculty at the beginning of the term to arrange for a teacher. 8 hours of instruction over 16 weeks are required each hour (1) of credit. (2 credits requires 16 hours of instruction). This course may be repeated for up to 8 hours of credit. The student pays the instructor's fee and also tuition for university credit. Students must submit request to enroll before registering. (F, W).

MAPP 125     Class Piano I     2 Credit Hours

Development of skills at the keyboard in harmonization, improvisation, sight reading, accompanying, repertoire, and technique. Emphasis on group learning for beginners. (OC).

MAPP 126     Class Piano II     2 Credit Hours

Enhancement of skills at the keyboard in harmonization, improvisation, sight reading, accompanying, repertoire, and technique. Emphasis on group learning for beginners. (OC).

MAPP 135     Class Guitar I     2 Credit Hours

Development of skills in reading chord tablature, playing basic accompaniments to folk songs using various strumming and fingerpicking techniques, basic theory, reading, playing rhythms and notes. Emphasis on group learning for beginners. (OC).

MAPP 136     Class Guitar II     2 Credit Hours

Enhancement of skills in reading chord tablature, playing basic accompaniments to folk songs using various strumming and fingerpicking techniques, basic theory, reading, playing rhythms and notes. Emphasis on group learning for beginners. (OC).

MAPP 138     Symphonic Band     1 Credit Hour

Credit may be earned by students who are regular members of approved symphonic bands.

MAPP 145     Choir     1 Credit Hour

One hour of credit per semester may be earned by students who are members of the UM-Dearborn choral ensemble or other approved area ensembles. There will be a concert performance every semester which will be open to the general public. (F, W).

MAPP 299     Independent St in Appl Music     1 to 2 Credit Hours

This course assumes a sound knowledge of basic technique and music theory, as covered in MAPP 126 or MAPP 136. Material covered in the course is selected in accordance with the needs and interests of those enrolled and agreed upon by the instructor and the student.

Prerequisite(s): MAPP 126 or MAPP 136

MAPP 320     Adv Private Instr in App Music     1 to 2 Credit Hours

For advanced students in applied music. The lessons are taken outside the University from an instructor approved by the music faculty of the University. Interested students should contact the music faculty at the beginning of the term to arrange for a teacher. 8 hours of instruction over 16 weeks are required for 1 hour of credit. This course may be repeated for up to 8 hours of credit. Each student is required to pass a jury exam or perform publicly during each semester. The student pays the instructor's fee and also pays tuition for university credit.

MAPP 399     Independent St in Appl Music     1 to 2 Credit Hours

This course is intended for those students who have taken MAPP 299, or students at an advanced level who have previously studied piano or guitar formally for several years. Material covered in the course is selected in accordance with the needs and interests of those enrolled and agreed upon by the instructor and the student.

Prerequisite(s): MAPP 299