IVC - 2006
Dr. Van A. Decker
Music 140,142 - Beginning Class Piano I & II
-Syllabus -
A. Course Content: This course structured to correlate those musical skills, techniques and understandings which are basic to comprehensive keyboard musicianship at the early level of study. With both the LH and RH the student will learn to play: 1) 5 finger patterns in major and minor keys, 2) all major and minor triads, 3) common chord progressions. The student also will learn to sight-read and transpose simple pieces thereby demonstrating a rudimentary knowledge of the elements of music (i.e. pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo and expression).
B. Required Materials:
1. Bastien, Jane Smisor: Piano for Adults. Book 1
2. Ensemble Pieces – Will be chosen by the instructor
C. Attendance Policy: Regular class attendance is expected and recorded. Poor attendance will lower student’s grade. No other class sessions are required other than the three weekly meetings.
D. Policy on Homework & Quizzes: There are no written assignments; however, piano performance requires several hours of practice outside of class. Two hours of independent work outside of class per each hour of lecture is strongly suggested. No makeup quizzes will be given unless a prior agreement is made with the instructor.
E. Grading Policy: 10% = class participation & attendance
50%= average of all solo performance quizzes
20%= Mid-Term Exam
20%= Final Exam: Piano Recital Concert -
(December date [Fall Semester], May date [Spring Semester]: TBA - Attendance is mandatory)
G. Office Hrs: WALK-IN Hours: MTWThF - 11 to 12
BY APPOINTMENT Hours: MWF: 8 to 9,
Dr.
Van’s Office Phone: 352-6205 Email: vdecker@imperial.cc.ca.us
Accommodations: Any
student with a documented disability (i.e., learning, physical, psychological,
vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must
contact the instructor and Disable Student Programs and Services at the
beginning of the semester.