SPRING 2016
MUE 203 SECTION 102
Intermediate Class Piano
Monday/Wednesday 10:10-11:00
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 Two. E. L. Lancaster, et al. Second edition.
Alfred Publishing, Van Nuys, CA, 91410
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Intermediate class piano is a continuation of elementary class piano, including sight-reading and
keyboard harmony. MUE 202 is piano skills class designed for the music major whose major is not piano.
Successful completion of a two-year sequence of class piano and a score of at least 80% on the piano
proficiency exam are prerequisites for the senior recital and for student teaching.
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 and class participation 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. Homework assignments will be given at each class
period and the student is expected to prepare and practice these assignments. 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 period. Practice piano 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.).
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 14
18 - OFF
20 - unit 14/15
25 - unit 15
27 - EXAM 1
February
1 - unit 16
3 - unit 16
8 - unit 17
10 - unit 18
15 - unit 18
17 - EXAM 2
22 - unit 19
24 - unit 19
29 - unit 20
March
2 - unit 21
7 - unit 21
9 - EXAM 3
SPRING BREAK 14-20
21 - unit 22
23 - unit 22
28 - unit 23
30 - unit 24
April
4 - unit 24
6 - EXAM 4
11 - unit 25
13 - unit 25
18 - unit 26
20 - unit 26
25 - EXAM 5
27 - review for final exam
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. The University is committed to supporting the exercise of any right
guaranteed to individuals by the Constitution and the Codeof Alabama and to educating students relative to their
responsibilities. Any dishonesty related to academic work or records constitutes academic misconduct including, but
not limited to, activities such as giving or receiving unauthorized aid in tests and examinations, improperly obtaining a
copy of an examination, plagiarism, misrepresentation of information, altering transcripts or university records.
Academic misconduct is incompatible with the standards of the academic community. Such acts are viewed as moral
and intellectual offenses and are subject to investigation and disciplinary action through appropriate University
procedures. Penalties may range from the loss of credit for a particular assignment to dismissal from the University.
Degree revocation may be warranted in cases involving academic misconduct by former students while they were
students at USA. Note that dismissal from any University of South Alabama college or school for reasons of
academic misconduct will also result in permanent dismissal from the University. Faculty, students, and staff are
responsible for acquainting themselves with, adhering to, and promoting policies governing academic conduct.
Students With Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be afforded reasonable
accommodations. The Office of Special Student Services (OSSS) will certify a disability and advise faculty members
of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations,
please notify the instructor/professor and provide certification from the Office of Special Student Services. OSSS is
located at 5828 Old Shell Road at Jaguar Drive, (251-460-7212).
Changes in Course Requirements
Not all classes progress at the same rate thus course requirements might have to be modified as circumstances
dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed.
Academic Disruption Policy
The University of South Alabama’s policy regarding Academic Disruption is found in The Lowdown, the student
handbook. http://www.southalabama.edu/lowdown/academicdisruption.shtml: Disruptive academic behavior is
defined as individual or group conduct that interrupts or interferes with any educational activity or environment,
infringes upon the rights and privileges of others, results in or threatens the destruction of property and/or is
otherwise prejudicial to the maintenance of order in an academic environment. Students are expected to be
cordial, courteous and respectful of faculty members and fellow students.