2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

PLMU-4900 Senior Recital. ...............................................................1 THMU-4100 Counterpoint..................................................................3 THMU-4110 Form and Analysis..........................................................3 THMU-4130 Orchestration.................................................................2 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Elective. .............................................................................................5 Total.............................................................................................. 30.5 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 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...............................................25–26 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........................................... 3) 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-1000/4830 Private Lessons.......................................... 14 *PLMU-4900 Senior Recital...................................................... 1 Keyboard Pedagogy...................................................................22 KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II........................ 6 KPMU-3110, 3120 Directed Teaching I and II............................ 2 KPMU-4110, 4120 Directed Teaching III, and IV....................... 4 KPMU-3150, 3160, 4150, 4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I, II, III, and IV. ......................................................... 8 Approved Music Elective........................................................... 2 *Capstone Course Page 135 2013–14 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Music and Worship Keyboard Pedagogy