Intermediate Piano Pedagogy
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy program is for pianists who want to teach intermediate piano students. Classes offered include learning various methods, techniques, repertoire, skills, style and musicianship necessary to teach piano effectively.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5749
Total credits required
16-17
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
None
What You'll Learn
- Compare and contrast the characteristics and styles of the music throughout history including the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and/or Contemporary periods.
- Differentiate among various piano performance practices and teaching techniques appropriate for teaching intermediate and early advanced piano students.
- Demonstrate musical and piano accompanying skills by using various chords and by adapting scores to fit musical interpretation.
- Collaborate with other musicians in performing chamber ensemble music literature.
- Demonstrate techniques for the applicable intermediate or advanced level of private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, and performance.
- Research piano pedagogy resources on a topic of special interest.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-16 | |
| Certificate of Completion in Beginning Piano Pedagogy (5743N) (16) OR | ||
| permission of program director (0) | 0-16 | |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16-17 | |
| MHL140 | Survey of Music History (3) OR | |
| MHL241 | Music History and Literature to 1750 (3) OR | |
| MHL242 | Music History and Literature 1750 to present (3) | 3 |
| MHL242 | preferred. | |
| MUP141 | Intermediate Piano Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles (1) | 2 |
| Two (2) credits of MUP181 required. | ||
| MUP241 | Piano Artistry | 2 |
| MUP101AD | Private Instruction: Piano (1) OR | |
| MUP151AD | Private Instruction: Piano (1) OR | |
| MUP166 | Jazz Piano I (1) OR | |
| MUP289 | Basics of Piano Accompanying Instrument (2) | 1-2 |
| Students should work with instructor to arrange Private Instruction with emphasis in Jazz Piano. | ||
| MUP102AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP152AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP202AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP252AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) | 4 |
| Total of four (4) credits required. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| MUP298AA | Special Projects (1) OR | |
| MUP298AB | Special Projects (2) | 2 |
| Total of two (2) credits required. | ||
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