Piano Pedagogy Certificate
27 Credits
General Music Core
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I (Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 or grade C or higher on Music Department theory test ) 1 | 3 |
MUSC 1120 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUSC 1130 | Ear Training & Sight Singing I | 1 |
MUSC 1140 | Ear Training/Sight Singing II | 1 |
MUSC 3630 | Music History & Literature I | 3 |
or MUSC 3640 | Music History & Literature II | |
or MUSC 3650 | Music History and Literature III |
1 | Students may request to take the Music Theory test from the Music Department Chair or the test is offered on the first day of MUSC 1100. Students passing with a grade of C or higher may test out of the MUSC 1100 requirement. |
Performance
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete four (4) credits, two from each of the following levels: | ||
MUSC 1811R | Private Lesson I Major: Piano | 2 |
MUSC 2811R | Private Lesson II Major: Piano | 2 |
Complete 1 credit of each of the following ensembles: | ||
MUSC 3870R | Piano Accompanying | 1 |
MUSC 4433R | Piano Ensemble | 1 |
Piano Pedagogy and Literature
Code | Title | Hours |
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MUSC 3865 | Piano Pedagogy I | 2 |
MUSC 3866 | Piano Pedagogy II | 2 |
MUSC 4665 | Piano Literature I | 2 |
MUSC 4666 | Piano Literature II | 2 |
MUSC 4892R | Independent Study (Student will work with the instructor to select and complete a project related to Piano Pedagogy) | 2 |
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete all coursework with a C or higher
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
- Investigate and critique the current and historical methods in teaching elementary and intermediate piano students.
- Evaluate and perform piano repertoire and technique for elementary and intermediate piano students.
- Design and apply teaching strategies for a given student using appropriate pedagogical skills and teaching applications.