2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 149 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Music and Worship | College of Arts and Sciences 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 semester hours: Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7 Piano.................................................................................... 0–4 CLMU-1810 Piano Class I..............................................0–2 CLMU-1820 Piano Class II.............................................0–2 THMU-1010 Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills.... 0–2 THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology...................... 0–1 Music Foundation and Skills.....................................................25 CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting................................... 2 GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics......................... 1 GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance.......................... 0 HLMU-2100 Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture................ 2 or HLMU-3400 Global Music. ............................................ 2 THMU-1210, 1220, 2210, 2220 Music Theory I, II, III, and IV. 12 THMU-1310, 1320, 2310, 2320 Aural Skills I, II, III, and IV....... 8 Music Contexts.............................................................................9 HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature............................. 3 HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I and II.................................. 6 Music Performance....................................................................19 PFMU-3100–3980 Large Ensemble.......................................... 4 PLMU-1000–4800 Private Lessons......................................... 14 *PLMU-4900 Senior Recital...................................................... 1 Keyboard Pedagogy...................................................................22 KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II........................ 6 KPMU-3110, 3120, 4110, 4120 Directed Teaching I, II, III, and IV......................................................... 4 KPMU-3150, 3160, 4150, 4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I, II, III, and IV. ......................................................... 8 THMU-3500 Advanced Music Technology................................ 2 Approved Music Elective........................................................... 2 *Capstone Course Keyboard Pedagogy Major Curriculum Summary General Education Requirements..........................................49–57 Keyboard Pedagogy Major Requirements..............................75–82 Electives.....................................................................................0–4 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 26. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Keyboard Pedagogy First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics..................................1 GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance (both semesters).......0 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................1 PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................2 PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................4 THMU-1210, 1220 Music Theory I and II...........................................6 THMU-1310, 1320 Aural Skills I and II...............................................4 Physical Education Activity Elective...................................................1 Total................................................................................................. 34 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting............................................2 GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance (both semesters).......0 HLMU-2100 Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture.........................2 (or HLMU-3400 Global Music ......................................................2) HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature......................................3 KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II.................................6 PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................0 PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................4 THMU-2210, 2220 Music Theory III and IV........................................6 THMU-2310, 2320 Aural Skills III and IV............................................4 Total................................................................................................. 33 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance (both semesters).......0 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HLMU-3310 Music History I...............................................................3 HLMU-3320 Music History II..............................................................3 KPMU-3110, 3120 Directed Teaching I and II.....................................2 KPMU-3150, 3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I and II..................4 PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................0 PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................4 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 History Elective..................................................................................3 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Total.............................................................................................. 32.5 Fourth year: GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance (both semesters).......0 KPMU-4110, 4120 Directed Teaching III and IV.................................2 KPMU-4150, 4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar III and IV...............4 PFMU-XXXX Ensemble Performance................................................2 PLMU-4900 Senior Recital. ...............................................................1 PLMU-XXXX Private Lessons............................................................2 THMU-3500 Advanced Music Technology.........................................2 Music Elective....................................................................................2 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Elective. .............................................................................................4 Total.............................................................................................. 28.5