Piano Minor Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MUAP-1171-001 Piano Minor

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent

Course Description

One 30-minute lesson per week, minimum three hours of outside practice per week required. For music majors, in their minor area of performance. Emphasis on development of technique, musicianship, and repertoire; performance opportunities in student recitals.

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Department Expectations

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of neuromusculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM. The following links address the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, neuromusculoskeletal and vocal injury—all of which are widespread and serious public health issues for musicians and others.

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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Student information sheets:

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• Musculosketal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-NMH_June-2014.pdf
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• Vocal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/6a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-Vocal_June-2014.pdf
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• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hr practice)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ ALFRED'S GROUP PIANO FOR ADULTS, BOOK 2, by E. L Lancaster & Kenon Renfrow

Supplies

\ Assignment notebook (spiral or 3 ring binder of any size)

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\ Pencils

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\ Textbook; other music as assigned by instructor.

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\ Students MUST have regular access to a piano, with a working damper pedal.  Practice pian

Student Performance

\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

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\ 1. Perform major and minor scales and arpeggios in all keys, two octaves ascending and descending, in parallel motion.

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\ 2. Demonstrate understanding of all primary and secondary chords as well as the dominant of the dominant, within the major scales, by playing chord progressions in various keys.

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\ 3. Perform 2 pieces in varied styles from memory for the instructor, and an additional 2 pieces with music.

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\ 4. Harmonize a folk melody using primary and secondary chords.

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\ 5. Transpose a simple folk tune and accompaniment to several keys.

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\ 6. Play a two-handed chordal accompaniment to several melodies.

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\ 7. Demonstrate understanding of the five types of seventh chords.

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\ 8. Understand jazz symbology.

\ The student will show a continuous, steady improvement in the master of basic technical and musical skills at the piano. Problems of hand coordination, use of pedal, dexterity of the fingers, various touches, and other aspects relative to basic study of the piano will be addressed. By the end of the semester the student will be able to play various technical exercises appropriate to the level of study, and at least four pieces from the piano repertoire (two from memory) as a final examination.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Consistent, daily practice is essential for the improvement of piano skills.  Students should practice at least 6 days per week, for a minimum of 30 minutes per day, and a total of 3 to 5 hours weekly.  Students are expected to be "performance-ready" on all assigned material for each lesson.

Grading Criteria

\ Each weekly lesson will be graded, according to improvement and effort shown on weekly assignments. Students are expected to practice for 3 to 5 hours per week, divided evenly among the days of the week. Weekly grades will be based on the following criteria:

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\ A Entire assignment learned and presented in a polished manner

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\ B Assignment learned, with a few problems

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\ C Assignment attempted, with many difficulties

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\ D Poorly prepared lesson, with little outside practice demonstrated

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\ F Very poorly prepared lesson, with no outside practice demonstrated; or absent from lesson without prior notification (one unexcused absence is allowed)

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\ A final playing exam, consisting of 4 prepared pieces learned throughout the semester, along with any major or minor scale, arpeggio, and major chord progression in three positions, will be performed for the instructor during the last lesson of the semester, generally during the final week of the semester.  this performance will receive a grade based on the above scale.

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\ The final grade for the course will be determined by averaging all weekly grades, which will be worth 75% of the total grade, and the final exam grade, worth 25% of the final grade.

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\ The student must contact the instructor prior to the scheduled lesson time to set up a makeup lesson time, at the instructor's discretion.

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. One unexcused absence will be allowed, without affecting final grade. The second unexcused absence will be recorded as an "F" in the gradebook. Three unexcused absences will result in an "F" for the final grade.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Practice pianos are available:

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\ Piano lab, Room 203:12 electronic pianos with headphones, available when room is not being used for classes.

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\ Practice Rooms:  located in Concert Hall south hallway; any rooms that are unlocked and contain a piano are available for individual practice.

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\ Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:

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\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf

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\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf