Ohio University School of Music
Syllabus for Euphonium and Tuba Methods
Music 263G Winter Quarter 2006
M-W 8:10-9:00 A.M./Friday Lab Day*Room # 561
Jason Roland Smith, DMA Associate Professor Tuba/Euphonium
Zade Nahhas, Instructor, Graduate Assistant
Office: 620C; zn108004@ohio.edu; (740) 590-4808
Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 A.M. M-F or by appointment

Course Philosophy: This course is designed to prepare future music educators with
the abilities to teach the euphonium and tuba to students ranging from elementary
to high school. Over the next ten weeks, emphasis will be given to basic pedagogical
concepts, ability to perform on these instruments at a novice level, and appropriate
resources and materials that are available and have been proven useful.

Attendance Policy: Each student has five weeks to acquire the previously mentioned
objectives on each instrument. Since we meet only twice a week, attendance cannot be
compensated. Two absences are allowed for the quarter. Additional absences will be
granted under special circumstances and may affect the final evaluation by one letter
grade. Tardiness is also a hindrance to all parties involved and also will be reflected in
the final evaluation. Students are responsible for obtaining materials and subject matter
missed in class.

Required Text: The Art of Tuba & Euphonium by Harvey Phillips and William Winkle
Class Website ( http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~smithj10)
The required text and the website will serve as the resources for the class. There will be
additional resources suggested and required throughout the quarter(recommended articles, websites, and texts). Information for accessing such resources will be clearly
provided in class or on the website.

Evaluation
4 Performance Quizzes, 25% of final grade
Peer Tutoring Project 20% of final grade
Midterm Written, 25% of grade
Final Written, 25%
Quizzes over fingering chart(2) 5% of final Grade

Week 1-2: 1/4-1/11
Instrument overview, and some history; Pedagogical: The Buzz, First
Day concepts, and teaching fingerings.

Week 3-4: 1/18-1/25
Pedagogy: Instrument maintenanceBreathing Exercises, Buzz Check-up, Playing Excercises: Scales(4 sharps/flats), long tones, flexibility
Playing quiz #1

Week 5: 1/30-2/1
Beginning Articulation, Fingering Quiz #1

Week 6 : 2/6-2/8
Continue work on Articulation and Review for Midterm. Playing Quiz #2

Week 7: 2/13-2/15
Mon. Midterm. Wed. switch instruments, begin discussion on repertoire, introduction to peer tutoring project.

Week 8: 2/20-2/22
Discuss ideal mouthpieces for elementary-high school level students, continue working on playing fundamentals, Fingering Quiz #2

Week 9: 2/27-3/1
Playing quiz No. # 3, Peer Tutoring ProjectWeek 10: 3/6-3/8
Continue with the peer tutoring projects and Playing Quiz # 4

Final Exam: Monday March 13 8:00 A.M.
* There will be no class on Friday unless specified. This day will be used for extra help and tests if needed.