2) Or, in place of submitting a performance recording as listed above, students may write a
2-page paper on any musical instrument of their choice (2 pages, typed, double-spaced,
font size 12 or smaller, 1-inch margins or less). Submission instructions: in Canvas,
please submit under the appropriate tab. Possible topics to address in your written
Practicum alternative include, but are not limited to (many of these categories may
overlap):
The instruments history and evolution
The instruments country of origin, if known, and any traditional or cultural
associations
Typical ensembles employing this instrument (band, orchestra, brass quintet, etc.)
Typical construction and materials used
Method of sound production (use of a bow, wind, struck with a mallet, etc.)
Practice strategies, and any personal experience in studying this instrument, if
applicable