Class information
MUC154A Band Performance Workshop I
- CRN: 43846
- Credits: 2
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Cascade MAHB 214, MMonday, from 6 to 8:50pm
From September 22 through December 8, 2025, Rachel Brashear
- Cascade MAHB 214, MMonday, from 6 to 8:50pm
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
This course functions like a professional rehearsal. We will focus on professional practices in preparation for a live performance. It is not required that you read music notation, but we will learn how to make professional quality charts and discuss music theory as it pertains to the songs we will be performing.
We will perform music drawing from all genres with a focus on understanding the rich history of 20th century American music.
This course is taught by Rachel Brashear. She is a composer, performer, and educator with over 20 years of experience. She holds a BAS in Commercial Music and is an active member of the Portland music industry.
Technology
Instrumentalists must bring their own instruments. Drum kit and amps are provided.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.