ADVANCED VIOLA

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: MUS PERF 433 Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate musical and technical proficiency in viola performance. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explore broad and diverse viola repertoire and styles. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Strengthen critical listening and ear-training skills. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Demonstrate growth in phrasing, stylistic interpretation, and musical understanding and expression. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Discuss string pedagogy. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Apply creative and efficient practice strategies. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Apply physical and mental strategies for optimal performance and health. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 8. Improve posture and body awareness for optimal biomechanics. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 9. Curate recital programs that reflect student goals and interests. Audience: Graduate 10. Investigate options for performing/teaching in the twenty-first century. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate musical and technical proficiency in viola performance. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Explore broad and diverse viola repertoire and styles. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Strengthen critical listening and ear-training skills. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Demonstrate growth in phrasing, stylistic interpretation, and musical understanding and expression. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Discuss string pedagogy. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Apply creative and efficient practice strategies. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Apply physical and mental strategies for optimal performance and health. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 8. Improve posture and body awareness for optimal biomechanics. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 9. Curate recital programs that reflect student goals and interests. Audience: Graduate 10. Investigate options for performing/teaching in the twenty-first century. Audience: Graduate