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Piano Class II Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Diego Caetano (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

diegocaetano@actx.edu

Phone

<p>970-778-9790</p>

Office Location

303

Office Hours

Course Information

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Reporting

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
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Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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Course

MUSI-1182-001 Piano Class II

Prerequisites

Course Description

Class instruction in the fundamentals of keyboard technique for beginning piano students.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

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.

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

Student information sheets:

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 studio)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

PianoMarvel : Computer Program

Contemporary Class Piano : Elise Mach


Supplies

3 ring binder, for handouts

pencil

textbooks

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:

1.         Perform all major and minor scales and arpeggios, each hand alone, two octaves ascending and descending

2.         Perform the chromatic scale, two octaves, hands together, in contrary motion

3.         Perform at least two solo pieces of the level of difficulty Early intermediate.

4.         Sightread a rudimentary 8 measure piece of piano music

5.         Harmonize a melody with seventh chords.

6.         Demonstrate the 5 types of seventh chords on a given pitch

7.         Accompany a melody with a basic two-hand harmonization

8.         Improvise a melody in the right hand, and perform with left hand providing the harmony.

8.         Develop a further understanding of basic music terminology

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

To progress effectively and efficiently, you are expected to practice outside of class a minimum of 30 minutes to 45 minutes daily.

Regular daily practice throughout the semester, as opposed to last minute, “emergency” practice, is strongly emphasized.

Practice checklist:

• Schedule a regular daily piano practice time in your weekly schedule NOW!

• If you choose not to practice in the music building, look for a quiet and comfortable place where you can be ALONE and undisturbed during your practice time

• Don’t strain yourself. Check that you are relaxed and supple while you play. Stretch before and after practice

• Take a short break every half hour and stretch

• 20 minutes of focused practice are more productive than 2 hours of unfocused practice

• Have a pencil, your class notes and assignments with you when you practice

• Plan your practice before sitting down at the piano. Some pieces may need more attention than others.

• Conscious and purposeful repetition is the key to improvement

• Contact your instructor if you have questions or to get an assignment

• Contact your instructor if practicing hurts!

Grading Criteria

Weekly Piano Marvel Assignment: 40%

4 Video tests: 40 %

Recital Playing: 20 %

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = Below 60%

If a student misses an exam for an excused reason, it is the responsibility of the student to schedule a makeup exam with the instructor.  If a student misses an exam for an unexcused reason, there will be no makeup.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS:

 1) The fourth playing exam will be considered the final playing exam, and it is a proficiency. That means that a no-show for this exam is an automatic F for the class.

Attendance

Regular attendance is required and necessary to meet the proficiency requirements of this course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class.

In order to receive attendance points, students must be in their seats, computers ready and textbook available.

Unexcused Absences will affect the final grade as follows:

3 absences – final grade lowered by one letter grade

4 absences – final grade lowered by two letter grades

5 or more absences– F and/or Instructor reserves the right to withdraw the student from the course.

Please notify the instructor if you need to miss the class. The instructor will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.

 Exams missed because of unexcused absences are not made up. Arrangements to take exams missed due to approved college functions (e.g. ensemble tours) should be made in advance. Exams missed due to illness will be made up only at the instructor’s discretion.

Regular attendance is required and necessary to meet the proficiency requirements of this course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class.

In order to receive attendance points, students must be in their seats, computers ready and textbook available.

Unexcused Absences will affect the final grade as follows:

3 absences – final grade lowered by one letter grade

4 absences – final grade lowered by two letter grades

5 or more absences– F and/or Instructor reserves the right to withdraw the student from the course.

Please notify the instructor if you need to miss the class. The instructor will determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.

 Exams missed because of unexcused absences are not made up.

Calendar

Additional Information

ABOUT PRACTICE:

Your improvement in playing the piano is directly linked to the amount of CONCENTRATED effort you put into your practice on a daily basis.  Every person is different; however, you should plan to practice at least 30 to 60 minutes between each class period.  The more you improve, the more you will enjoy, and the more you will want to practice!

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5191.  The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/.  Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Social Services program at 806-371-5439.  The AC Social Services program website is https://www.actx.edu/socialservices/.  

Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-hearing-health/

 

Syllabus Created on:

01/10/18 11:47 AM

Last Edited on:

01/10/18 11:50 AM