Course Syllabus

MUSC 1150 Class Piano I

Course Description

This is the first semester of a four semester sequential music major course designed to help students meet the music major piano proficiency requirement. Class Piano I introduces students to basic piano skills. This course also introduces the concept of musical improvisation. All music majors must take a piano assessment prior to enrolling in Class Piano. Students will be placed in the appropriate semester of Class Piano after completing the initial assessment. (Additional fee required)

Justification

This course begins the music major's progress toward piano proficiency, which is a requirement for all National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) accredited institutions. Similar courses are offered at other NASM accredited institutions in Utah and throughout the country.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate basic piano technique, including good hand position and posture.
2. Students will demonstrate basic piano skills, including the playing of major and minor scales, arpeggios, and chords.
3. Students will demonstrate basic music reading skills as they apply to piano-playing, including beginning piano literature and hymns.

Course Content

This course will address the development of playing the piano at the basic level, including technique, keyboard theory, harmonization, transposition, and improvisation.