Spring 2016 MUE 103 Section 102 Elementary Class Piano Monday/Wednesday 9:05 - 9:55 LPAC 1120 Instructor: Mrs. Jennifer Bemis Music Department Office: 251-460-6136 Email: jhight-bemis@southalabama.edu Office Hours and Availability: Email or call for appointment Text: Group Piano for Adults, Book One. E. L. Lancaster, et al. Second edition. Alfred Publishing, Van Nuys, CA, 91410 COURSE DESCRIPTION Elementary class piano is a beginning level piano skills class, including functional keyboard playing. Prerequisites: Open to music majors and minors only. No previous knowledge in piano necessary. To be taken in sequence. COURSE OBJECTIVES + Continued advancement of piano technical skills-including ability to play all scales and arpeggios + Learn to harmonize and play from lead sheets in piano texture style + Sightreading advancement + Learn transposition techniques for keyboard + Perform selected solos, duets, and accompaniments from the textbook + Prepare for the piano proficiency exam GRADING AND CLASS PARTICIPATION: Five exams, class participation, and the final exam will determine the final grade: Exam 1 120 points Exam 2 120 points Exam 3 120 points Exam 4 120 points Exam 5 120 points Final exam 300 points Class participation 300 points ( 30 classes x 10 points per class) TOTAL 1200 points Ten class participation points are possible each class period, five for attendance and five for merit. If a student is late for class, points will be deducted as follows: 1 point for 5 minutes, 2 points for 10 minutes, 3 points for 15 minutes, 4 points for 20 minutes. Should it be obvious that no effort was made on the student’s part to prepare or practice, no points will be awarded for merit for that particular class meeting. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and prepare the assignments for any missed class. Practice pianos are located in the 12 practice rooms within Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. It is recommended that students practice daily in order to be successful in the piano proficiency exam. GRADING SCALE: 1080-1200 points = A 960 - 1079 points = B 840 - 959 points = C 720 - 839 points = D Below 720 = F MAKE-UP POLICY Make-up tests will be given for excused absences only provided the student supplies the appropriate supporting documentation (doctor’s excuse, obituary, jury summons, school function letter of participation, etc.). If you miss your final exam or piano proficiency exam, you will not be allowed to make up that test. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE-Should an unforeseen circumstance arise, this schedule may be modified with appropriate advance notice given during class. Regular attendance will ensure that you will be informed of any changes made in the semester schedule. JANUARY 11- unit 13 13- unit 13 18- OFF 20- unit 14 25 - unit 14 27- EXAM 1 FEBRUARY 1- unit 15 3 - unit 15 8 - unit 16 10 - unit 16 15 - EXAM 2 17 - unit 17 22 - unit 17 24 - unit 18 29 - unit 18 MARCH 2 - EXAM 3 7 - unit 19 9 - unit 19 SPRING BREAK 14-20 21- unit 20 23 - unit 20 28- EXAM 4 30- unit 21 APRIL 4- unit 21 6- unit 22 11 - unit 23 13 - EXAM 5 18 - unit 24 20 - unit 25 25 - unit 26 27 - review FINAL EXAM Student Academic Conduct Policy The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Student Academic Conduct Policy is found in The Lowdown http:// www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicconductpolicy.shtml: The University of South Alabama is a community of scholars in which the ideals of freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom of the individual are sustained. 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