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MUAP-1172-001 Piano Minor
Prerequisite: Audition or instructor consent
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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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.
Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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
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
hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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.
(1 sem hr; 1/2 hr lesson, 3 hr practice)
On Campus Course
ALFRED’S GROUP PIANO FOR ADULTS, BOOK 2, 2nd Edition, by E. L. Lancaster & Kenon Renfrow
Textbook, 3 ring binder for handouts, pencils.
Optional supplies: metronome, recording device
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 a technical exercise containing sixteenth notes at a minimum speed of quarter note = 60.
2. Perform any major or minor scale and arpeggio, parallel motion, in eighth notes, at a minimum speed of quarter note = 72.
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.
4. Sightread (on piano) a single line voice part from a vocal score.
5. Sightread an eight measure phrase of elementary level piano music.
6. Harmonize a simple melody with primary/secondary chords, either using given chord symbols, or by student choice of chords.
7. Transpose melodies and chords into other keys.
8. Perform 4 pieces, 1 from each of the four main musical periods, at least two from memory.
9. Perform a vocal/instrumental accompaniment, with instructor providing the solo line.
10. Play the 5 types of seventh chords, in any key.
11. Play a short piece written in 4 part open score.
12. Perform a two-handed accompanimental harmonization of a given melody.
13. Improvise a right hand melody with left hand chords, given as either chord symbols or Roman numerals.
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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.
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:
A Entire assignment learned and presented in a polished manner
B Assignment learned, with a few problems
C Assignment attempted, with many difficulties
D Poorly prepared lesson, with little outside practice demonstrated
F Very poorly prepared lesson, with no outside practice demonstrated; or absent from lesson without prior notification (one unexcused absence is allowed)
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.
The final grade will be determined by averaging all weekly grades (50%) and the proficiency exam grade (50%).
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.
Week 1: Determine weekly private lesson time. Meet to discuss syllabus, piano proficiency exam, semester goals. Assign Unit 11 of textbook, as well as any review work, for following week’s lesson.
Week 2: Unit 11, and review work from previous semester as assigned
Week 3: Unit 12 as assigned
Week 4: Unit 13 as assigned
Week 5: Unit 14 as assigned
Week 6: Unit 15 as assigned
Week 7: Unit 16 as assigned
Week 8: Unit 17 as assigned. At least two pieces, one memorized, must be learned by this week.
Week 9: Unit 18 as assigned.
Week 10: Unit 19 as assigned.
Week 11: Unit 20 as assigned.
Week 12: Final Preparations for piano proficiency exam. Receive harmonization for exam.
Week 13: Piano Proficiency Exam, administered during lesson time.
Week 14: Make-up week for any items failed in piano proficiency Exam.
Week 15: Perform other 2 pieces not performed on piano proficiency exam. Finish exam if needed.
Pianos are available for individual practice in the following areas:
Piano Lab, Room 203: 12 Electronic pianos, with headsets, available outside of scheduled class times.
Practice Rooms: Concert Hall south hallway. Any unlocked, open rooms with pianos are available for individual practice.
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