MUS 174 - Piano Instruction

Credit hours: 1-2

Prerequisites: MUS 171 or permission of the department

Course Description:
This course includes private instruction in piano beginning at the current level of proficiency level of each student. May be repeated for credit with a maximum of eight hours to apply toward graduation. Only students enrolled in the AFA Music major will be allowed to register for the (2) credit hour course.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Perform one later intermediate/advanced level piano piece on a performance level;
Play major and minor scales in all forms;
Play chromatic scales;
Sight-read selected piano pieces noting all interpretation markings including dynamics, phrasing, stylistic notation, and melody observance;
Demonstrate proper piano pedagogy through playing technique;
Progress from the level of proficiency at which the student enrolls to a higher level of performing skills, according to each student’s native abilities.