Piano Minor Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MUAP-1172-001 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, 2^nd Edition, by E. L. Lancaster & Kenon Renfrow

Supplies

\ Textbook, 3 ring binder for handouts, pencils.

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\ Optional supplies:  metronome, recording device

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 a technical exercise containing sixteenth notes at a minimum speed of quarter note = 60.

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\ 2.         Perform any major or minor scale and arpeggio, parallel motion, in eighth notes, at a minimum speed of quarter note = 72.

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\ 3.         Perform chord cadences of I-IV-I 6/4-V7-I in any major and minor key, three positions, with pedal. No minimum tempo.

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\ 4.         Sightread (on piano) a single line voice part from a vocal score.

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\ 5.         Sightread an eight measure phrase of elementary level piano music.

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\ 6.         Harmonize a simple melody with primary/secondary chords, either using given chord symbols, or by student choice of chords.

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\ 7.         Transpose melodies and chords into other keys.

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\ 8.         Perform 4 pieces, 1 from each of the four main musical periods, at least two from memory.

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\ 9.         Perform a vocal/instrumental accompaniment, with instructor providing the solo line.

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\ 10.       Play the 5 types of seventh chords, in any key.

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\ 11.       Play a short piece written in 4 part open score.

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\ 12.       Perform a two-handed accompanimental harmonization of a given melody.

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\ 13.       Improvise a right hand melody with left hand chords, given as either chord symbols or Roman numerals.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to practice 3 to 5 hours per week, evenly divided throughout the days of the week.  They are expected to be on time for their scheduled lessons, and to show consistent improvement weekly by thorough preparation of assigned material.

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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\ REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: Weekly grades will be given for each lesson (see above).   Then, each student will take the piano proficiency exam, covering items 1-9 in the Student Performance/Learning Outcomes listed above, and given during the student's lesson during the thirteenth week of the semester. If a student fails any portion of the exam, they will be allowed to try again on the failed portions during the fourteenth and fifteenth weeks.  The student MUST pass the entire proficiency exam to receive a passing grade in the course.

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\ The final grade will be determined by averaging all weekly grades (50%) and the proficiency exam grade (50%).

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

\ Pianos are available for individual practice in the following areas:

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\ Piano Lab, Room 203:  12 Electronic pianos, with headsets, available outside of scheduled class times.

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\ Practice Rooms:  Concert Hall south hallway.  Any unlocked, open rooms with pianos are available for individual practice.