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MUAP 2202 - Major Private Piano II


Description
Continuing private study of the primary piano. May be repeated once for up to 4 hours of degree credit.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of MUSI 1221  with a grade greater than or equal to C.

2 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
30 lecture hours

1.32 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate improvement in performance skills in the following areas: 

  • reparation (practice techniques)
  •  Technical ability (scales, arpeggios, etc, appropriate to instrument and level)
  • Expressiveness

Students will learn repertoire appropriate to instrument and level.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics List 

Technical exercises, etudes appropriate to level of experience, standard literature, performance practices, practice techniques 

Learning Activities 

  • Through a variety of practice and performance techniques, learners will perform music with proper tone, intonation, technique and musicality to produce musically balanced performances. 
  • Using music from different periods, learners will demonstrate representative performance practices through technical studies, long tone exercises, and solos. 
  • Through rehearsal and performance experiences, learners will develop stage presence, performance confidence, and increased instrumental technique.
  • All students registered for credit will perform one or more pieces by memory. 

Assessments 

  • Pre - Instructor will assess student’s current ability in the listed criteria and from this assessment will determine which literature is best suited for the semester’s work. 
  • Post - Students will perform before a panel of music instructors. Using feedback from this panel along with his/her own assessment, the instructor will determine how well the students have met the goals established at the beginning of the course. A chart reflecting progress will be completed for each student. Faculty use these jury results to assess at the course level. 

Grading guidelines 

  • Learn notes and rhythms on music accurately outside of class through individual practice prior to lessons. 
  • Perform with excellent technical skill by playing or singing in tune, with control, characteristic sound, etc. 
  • Perform with musical sensitivity and expressiveness using correct articulations, phrasing, dynamics, etc. 
  • Respond to instructor’s suggestions. 
  • Demonstrate musical growth from prior lessons. 



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