Master Syllabus MUP1642, Applied Music IV/ Piano

Credits 2 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
Private instruction in the area of piano. Student recital performance is required. Two hours credit for music majors only by permission of instructor.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.

Academic Year
AY2024-25
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity

Course Outcomes

Technical skills will be presented for memorization weekly. Musical compositions to improve sight-reading will be assigned. Textbook pieces are to be completed each week.

  1. The student will be able to play scales, I IV I V V7 I cadences with inversions and arpeggios with inversions in all major and minor keys.
  2. The student will be able to sight read selected repertoire from the four musical eras: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern.
  3. The student will be able to perform one or more pieces and technical skills in a jury and/or a recital setting.
Course Outline
  1. Technical skills will be presented for memorization each week.
  2. Musical compositions to improve sight-reading will be assigned weekly.
  3. Performance compositions will be assigned by the 5th lesson.
  4. Textbook pieces are to be completed each week.
Instructional Methods
  1. Discussion - to comprehend and make application of performance methods.
  2. Demonstration (Aural and/or Visual) - to evaluate and analyze others' performances.
  3. Drill - use of computer/keyboard to perfect technical skills.
  4. Coaching- to optimize practice procedures for a personalized performance.
  5. Performance - to demonstrate the student's adaptation of coaching methods.
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Major and minor scales (natural, harmonic and melodic) in octaves, 3rds, 6ths, and 10ths (2 to 4 octaves); cadences and arpeggios in all inversions (4 octaves).
  2. Major, minor, and diminished 7th arpeggios, four octaves in all inversions.
  3. Classical literature from all major musical style periods suitable for individual ability.
  4. Other dexterity and technical studies adapted to the needs of the student.
Methods of Assessment

Outcome 1.

Outcome 5.

Outcome 7.

Their comprehension of this will be measured by classroom discussion, and written critiques

  1. Weekly assessment of student'�s musical reading ability by use of sight-reading materials and continual progress of the assigned pieces to perform.
  2. The critical thought outcome will be measured by classroom discussions, the collaborative exercises are designed to stimulate students to engage in factual, insightful rational and evaluative analysis.
  3. Students will be required to research he composers of their performance works.

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