Piano+Classes

Piano Classes

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 * THIS IS WHERE I WILL POST ANY CLASS CANCELLATIONS: NO CLASSES FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014; SEE EVERYONE MONDAY**

Piano Class 1 and 2 e-mail: jcollins@po-box.esu.edu Jenny S. Collins Fine and Performing Arts Bldg., Office Room 209 Voice mail: 422-3953 Music Dept. 422-3759
 * CLASS SYLLABUS**

YOU WILL NEED: 1. Earphones 2. NO CELL PHONES

Course Description: Prerequisites: none. Level 1: For the beginner piano student. Coursework will develop basic technical and reading skills enabling students to continue building proficiency into Level 2. Students will also become familiar with the instruments itself (electric) as well as the acoustic piano and will become familiar with literature and styles through practical applications (solo and ensemble playing). Everyone works at their own level of proficiency.

Attendance policy: As stated in the students’ handbook: you are allowed 3 unexcused absences. An excused absence must be documented (e.g., doctor’s note). Absenteeism beyond 3 will result in your grade being lowered by one letter grade per absence (e.g., An A becomes a B, etc.) as per music dept. policy. //If you are absent more than nine (9) times you will fail, whether or not you intend to make up any of your missed classes.// If you are unable to attend please leave a message in my voice mail box. Students are responsible for obtaining any missed class assignments from classmates. Make ups and extra credit. Make ups can be done in the form of 45 minutes of listening (write about what you listened to commenting on melody, harmony, rhythm) or attending a music department sponsored recital and submitting a written report (1-2 pages) with the program attached (one 45 minute session per absence). You may also use the live recital option for extra credit: 2 points for each recital attended added to your final average. //All make up and extra credit work must be submitted by the last day of classes, no exceptions! Electronic submissions are Unacceptable.//

Texts: from the Faber and Faber library of piano music. Available at the ESU bookstore. Supplemental materials will be provided by the instructor.

Course Content: 1) Technical skills necessary in keyboard playing: scales, chords, finger exercises for increased strength and dexterity; physiology of keyboard playing 2) Reading skills: staff as it relates to the keyboard 3) Understanding of basic vocabulary used in music 4) Performance of piano literature: students will learn/progress at their own rate of proficiency.

Grading: An overall grade is determined by attendance, individual progress, completed projects. There will be a final informal recital where students will have an opportunity to perform in the recital hall on either acoustic piano (Steinway or Bosendorfer).

Overall class outcomes and project outcomes:

Diaries Students will be able to track and assess (formative and summative) their progress.-- 1-4 Play-By-EarStudents will be able to perform simple folk tunes "by ear" and notate in Finale-1-6 End of semester reflections - Students will use critical thinking skills and write 2-3 paragraphs connecting their piano class experience with career and life experiences.--1-6
 * OVERALL: Learn how to perform on the piano; emphasis on electric keyboards/synthesizers. Perform on an acoustic piano. || OVERALL: Students will be able to navigate/perform through the basic features of an electronic keyboard. Students will be able to perform on an acoustic piano and compare the two mediums. || 1-6 ||
 * **PROJECT** || **PIANO CLASS OUTCOME** || **GE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME** ||
 * Solo performances || As a demonstration of the synthesis of learning how to read and perform on the piano, students will be able to perform publicly for their class peers. || 1-6 ||
 * Ensemble performances – duet and group (3-4 members) || Students will be able to work together--and ultimate perform--in small and larger group settings. || 1-6 ||
 * Learn how to use software programs //Auralia// and //Finale// via the play-by-ear project. || Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of aural training and fundamental theory of music (//Auralia)// as well as composing (//Finale)//. || 1-6 ||
 * 12-Bar Blues || Students will be able to improvise using the 12-bar blues form in music composition. || 1-6 ||
 * Sequencing || Students will be able to create various tracks of sounds and add their own composition to the tracks. || 1-6 ||
 * Searching and critiquing music websites || Students will be able to search/find/evaluate various music websites and apps. Students will be able to create a social media database (e.g., //Delicious, Pearltrees//) and cloud technology (//Dropbox)//. || 1-6 ||

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

> 6. Create and/or critique various forms of artistic expression. > 7. Understand various models for the healthy development of the whole person. > > Assignment due dates: TBA > > University Policies and Procedures: See student handbook. //Students with disabilities: please see me and/or the office of disability services.//
 * 1) Demonstrate an understanding of their role as citizens of a diverse, global society.
 * 2) Utilize critical thinking skills.
 * 3) Communicate orally, in writing, and through other formats.
 * 4) Demonstrate information literacy and technological skills.
 * 5) Apply scientific reasoning to solve problems.


 * END OF SYLLABUS**

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