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

Offered At
Mesa
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
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admissions 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. (MHL140, MHL241, MHL242)
  • Differentiate among various piano performance practices and teaching techniques appropriate for teaching intermediate and early advanced piano students. (MUP141, MUP241)
  • Demonstrate musical and piano accompanying skills by using various chords and by adapting scores to fit musical interpretation. (MUP101AD, MUP151AD, MUP166, MUP289)
  • Collaborate with other musicians in performing chamber ensemble music literature. (MUP181)
  • Demonstrate techniques for the applicable intermediate or advanced level of private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, and performance. (MUP102AD, MUP152AD, MUP202AD, MUP252AD)
  • Research piano pedagogy resources on a topic of special interest. (MUP298AA, MUP298AB)
Program prerequisites
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:0-16
Certificate of Completion in Beginning Piano Pedagogy (5743N) (16) OR
permission of program director (0)0-16
Required courses
Course #Course TitleCredits
Credits:16-17
MHL140Survey of Music History (3) OR
MHL241Music History and Literature to 1750 (3) OR
MHL242Music History and Literature 1750 to present (3)3
MHL242preferred.
 
MUP141Intermediate Piano Pedagogy2
 
MUP181Chamber Music Ensembles (1)2
Two (2) credits of MUP181 required.
 
MUP241Piano Artistry2
 
MUP101ADPrivate Instruction: Piano (1) OR
MUP151ADPrivate Instruction: Piano (1) OR
MUP166Jazz Piano I (1) OR
MUP289Basics of Piano Accompanying Instrument (2)1-2
Students should work with instructor to arrange Private Instruction with emphasis in Jazz Piano.
 
MUP102ADPrivate Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR
MUP152ADPrivate Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR
MUP202ADPrivate Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR
MUP252ADPrivate Instruction: Piano (2)4
Total of four (4) credits required. Courses may be repeated for credit.
 
MUP298AASpecial Projects (1) OR
MUP298ABSpecial Projects (2)2
Total of two (2) credits required.

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