Keyboard Pedagogy
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the
Bachelor of Music degree in keyboard
pedagogy
is to thoroughly equip graduates to professionally teach
students the art of piano playing. The program is designed to
comprehensively address the needs of piano students of all ages
and levels of proficiency.
Program Objectives
Through the keyboard pedagogy curriculum, students will be
able to:
1. Identify criteria essential for professional piano teaching.
2. Identify the primary professional associations, periodicals, and
industry partners which relate specifically to piano teaching.
3. Communicate effectively in one-on-one teaching.
4. Diagnose and correct technical problems of students.
5. Evaluate student progress through the establishment of
educational goals and careful record keeping.
6. Sequence repertoire and auxiliary learning materials for
beginning through advanced students
7. Apply practical criteria in the evaluation of methods books.
8. Incorporate current audio-visual, electronic keyboard, and
computer technology in the piano studio setting.
9. Implement group instruction methods in their teaching.
10.Cope with performance anxiety and avoid physical injury.
11. Accurately and artistically perform all teaching repertoire for
their students.
12.Demonstrate knowledge of business practices and
organizational procedures necessary for the establishment of a
professional piano studio.
13.Utilize effective teaching strategies appropriate for group
instruction.
14.Demonstrate that they value and can perform the mentoring
role of the piano teacher in the lives of their students.
Students pursuing this major must complete the general
education core.
The following requirements involve 75–76 semester hours:
Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7
Piano.................................................................................... 0–4
Music Foundation and Skills...............................................25–26
(or
)
Music Contexts.............................................................................9
Music Performance....................................................................19
Keyboard Pedagogy...................................................................22
......................................................... 8
Approved Music Elective........................................................... 2
*Capstone Course
Keyboard Pedagogy Major Curriculum Summary
General Education Proficiency Requirements............................0–5
General Education Requirements..........................................48–56
Keyboard Pedagogy Major Requirements..............................75–82
Electives.....................................................................................0–5
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Keyboard Pedagogy
First year:
PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................2
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................4
Total................................................................................................. 31
Second year:
(or
)
PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................0
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................4
Total................................................................................................. 33
Third year:
PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................0
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................4
Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5
History Elective..................................................................................3
Literature Elective..............................................................................3
Total.............................................................................................. 34.5
Fourth year:
PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................2
PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2
Music Elective....................................................................................2
Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3
Elective. .............................................................................................5
Total.............................................................................................. 29.5
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Music and Worship
Keyboard Pedagogy
