Course: MUS 510A/B: Flute Pedagogy.

Instructor: Brian A. Luce, D.M.A.

Office: Music Building, Room 236

Phone: (520) 621-7015

Office Hours: by appointment

Course Description

The course is a study of methods and repertory suitable for studio teaching. Graduate-level requirements include a major research project in pedagogy.

Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.

May be convened with: MUS 510A/B.

Course Process

Throughout the semester, the student will research and present writings in current periodical format that will cover topics including respiration, embouchure, alignment/position, articulation, and teaching techniques. These writings will be shared with classmates and discussed during the class meeting.

Outcomes

The student will have a thorough knowledge of the concepts of flute playing in current practice and throughout history. These concepts will include respiration, embouchure, position–alignment, finger motion, and articulation.

The student will have an understanding of the acoustic and aerodynamic properties of the flute and the specific pedagogy that must be applied to performing and teaching this instrument. Instruction will be discussed with particular emphasis placed upon the semantics of flute teaching.

The student will gain understanding of the intonation tendencies of the flute, with specific consideration of the instrument’s scale construction, and its effect upon the flute section. A discussion of the piccolo, regarding performer embouchure requirements and pitch perception, will consider the instrument’s impact upon ensemble intonation and sonority.

The student will understand psychoacoustic perceptive differences between the performer, instructor, student, and audience.

Throughout the student’s research, he/she will gain a thorough understanding of the location and availability of referenced materials in the modern university library. This will include the location of music scores (M), music literature (ML), and music texts (MT).

Required Materials

All materials will be made available via the School of Music Library or from the instructor directly.

Evaluation

Written assignments 60%

Treatise Articles (2)

Pedagogy Articles (3)

Performance Guide

Repertoire Article

Treatise Outline

Method/History Outline
History Outline

Pedagogy Outline

Pedagogy Flowchart

Classroom discussion 30%

Final Exams 10%

Written

Listening

Attendance

As classroom discussion is an intrinsic part of this class, any absence can be detrimental to your grade. Notification of any absence or tardiness must occur no less than 24 hours prior to the class, with the exception of emergencies. Proper documentation of illness, university-related activity, or family emergency must be presented to the instructor to excuse an absence. All holidays or special events observed by organized religions will be honored for those students who show affiliation with that particular religion. Absences pre-approved by the UA Dean of Students (or Dean's designee) will be honored.

Students with Disabilities

If you anticipate the need for reasonable accommodations to meet the requirements of this course, you must register with the Disability Resource Center and request that the DRC send the instructor official notification of your accommodation needs as soon as possible. Please plan to meet with the instructor by appointment to discuss accommodations and how the course requirements and activities may impact your ability to participate.