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3/28/2024 3:16:26 PMMUSCP 11D Course Outline as of Fall 2020

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MUSCP 11DTitle:  CLASS PIANO 4  
Full Title:  Class Piano 4
Last Reviewed:4/22/2019

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled1.006 min.Lab Scheduled17.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 122.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course continues the systematic development of keyboard musicianship and functional harmony skills through a graded sequence of materials. The repertoire level is intermediate to early advanced, covering exemplars of keyboard literature from the Baroque to the Contemporary era. Designed for Music majors requiring piano proficiency while also providing non-majors and enrichment students an opportunity to study piano in an atmosphere of academic rigor. (The curriculum of MUSCP 11D corresponds to the materials of MUSC 2D.)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of MUSCP 11C or by department placement exam


Recommended Preparation:
Concurrent Enrollment in MUSC 2D and MUSC 3D

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course continues the systematic development of keyboard musicianship and functional harmony skills through a graded sequence of materials. The repertoire level is intermediate to early advanced, covering exemplars of keyboard literature from the Baroque to the Contemporary era. Designed for Music majors requiring piano proficiency while also providing non-majors and enrichment students an opportunity to study piano in an atmosphere of academic rigor. (The curriculum of MUSCP 11D corresponds to the materials of MUSC 2D.)
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of MUSCP 11C or by department placement exam
Recommended:Concurrent Enrollment in MUSC 2D and MUSC 3D
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2009Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2009Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Utilize fundamental concepts of music and apply them to the performance of intermediate to
    early advanced-level repertoire on the piano.

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Students will be able to:
1. Prepare and perform intermediate to early advanced-level repertoire with stylistic awareness
    and sensitivity.
2. Perform with enhanced dynamic control and articulation.
3. Demonstrate expanded dexterity in scales, arpeggios, and chords.
4. Utilize complex functional harmony skills.
5. Apply responsible and productive practice procedures.
6. Sight read accurately at MUSCP 11C level.
7. Demonstrate professional, poised stage presence in performance.
8. Listen critically and comment on their performance and the performance of others.

Topics and Scope
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(Taught as fully-integrated lecture/lab)
I. Technique and Theory
    A. Performance of all major and minor scales (four octaves)
    B. Chords
         1. All major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads
         2. All seventh chords: dominant, diminished, half-diminished, major, and minor
         3. Performance of chords: blocked and arpeggiated, root position and inverted
    C. Study advanced musical forms such as sonata-allegro and rondo
II. Music Reading
    A. Sight reading of music at MUSCP 11C level.
    B. Performance of a four-part chorale
III. Functional Skills
    A. Harmonizing melodies with all chords learned in a variety of accompaniment patterns
    B. Standard cadences in all major and minor keys including tonicization and modulation
    C. Advanced harmonic progressions utilizing borrowed chords, Neapolitan-sixth chords,
         augmented-sixth chords, and non-functional harmonies
    D. Transposing music to all keys
IV. Repertoire and Performance
    A. Performance of intermediate- to early advanced-level solo keyboard literature from the
         Baroque to the Contemporary era
    B. Study and performance of ensemble pieces
    C. Developing performance skills and proper stage deportment
V. Practice
    A. Developing effective practice routines
    B. Procedures for handling difficult passages
    C. Expansion of methods studied in MUSCP 11C

Assignments:
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Assignments are sequenced to develop skill in technique, sight reading, harmonizing melodies, improvisation, and performance of repertoire (fully-integrated lecture/lab).
1. Preparation and in-class performance of three or more pieces from the standard solo keyboard
    literature
2. Preparation and performance of ensemble pieces
3. Technical exercises: all major and minor scales, chords, and arpeggios in a variety of rhythms,
    articulations, and dynamic levels
4. Perform harmonic progressions in all major and minor keys
5. Harmonize melodies using diatonic triads and seventh chords in a variety of styles
6. Sight reading in class (MUSCP 11C level)
7. Transpose simple melodies and accompaniment patterns to all keys
8. Worksheets in music theory and notation
9. Final exam by appointment testing sight reading, technique, and functional skills

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 30%
Harmonizing melodies, transposition
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
60 - 75%
Sight reading, technique evaluations, in-class performances
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 10%
Attendance and participation, worksheets


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials.

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