# Bachelor of Music [[4.2.0 What are Progression Maps?|Progression Map]] Below are the skills and competencies the UNLV Percussion Area's curriculum and program structure *intend* to develop across all eight undergraduate semesters. These outcomes are intentionally **broad and non-instrument specific**. Instrument-specific skills are defined by our [[4.3.0 What are Proficiency Minimums|Proficiency Minimums]], which guide students through progressions that *relate* to these larger outcomes. ### Semesters 1-2 (MUSA 127 & 128) - Broad understanding of tone quality across snare, timpani, and marimba - Broad understanding of the physiology of a healthy and musical stroke for all playing surfaces - A sense of urgency for the development of high-level sight-reading and ear training - A recognition of expression, musicality, and phraseology through consistent listening and score study ### Semesters 3-4 (MUSA 227, 228) - A heightened sensitivity to tone quality and historically informed understanding of performance practices and gestures - A considerable understanding of arm anatomy and stroke physiology from performance and pedagogical perspectives - A basic to intermediate understanding of harmonic and melodic comping and soloing - An individualized sense of expression and musicality built upon tone quality and appropriate contextual interpretation ### Semesters 5-8 (MUSA 327, 328, 427, 428) - A highly developed sense of tone quality and historically informed understanding of performance practices and gestures - A complete understanding of arm anatomy and stroke physiology from performance and pedagogical perspectives - An intermediate to advanced understanding of harmonic and melodic comping and soloing - An individualized sense of expression and musicality built upon tone quality and appropriate contextual interpretation