Contra Costa College
Course Outline
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Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Prerequisite or concurrently
Advisory
Challenge Policy
MUSIC 250A
Inter. Piano: Classical Repertoire
MUSIC 151B
Number of Weeks per term
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
Lab HBA per term
Activity Hours per term
Units
18
36
18
18
2.5
80% passing score on:
1. Demonstration of C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb, Ab
scales in two octaves, parallel motion
2. Audition for instructor demonstrating the
ability to sight read a previously unseen complex
elementary piece.
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT: 18 Hours per term.
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
Group and individual drill on theory
Group and individual rehearsal with instructor
Group and individual performance
Group preparation of presentations
On and off-campus festivals and performances
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course guides the study and performance of intermediate piano literature with emphasis on musicianship
skill and finger dexterity development through the Classical repertoire. Students will research Classical
composers, stylistic trends of the era, and performing artists.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1.
2.
Sight read simple intermediate solo literature.
Practice effectively, using critical analysis to synthesize previously learned musical concepts and
skills.
3 Aurally identify musical patterns and structures presented in Classical repertoire, for example, major,
minor, diminished, and augmented triads.
4. Research Classical era piano literature.
5. Identify Classical era piano stylistic traits.
6. Demonstrate two octave scales in quarter and eighth note rhythms (m= 80-100).
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
20
% Developing musicianship skills and concepts for performing intermediate level literature by
extended study in the pedal – Una corda and Damper pedaling techniques
5
%
Studying pieces using more advanced rhythms involving shifting meters and accents,
50
15
10
syncopated patterns.
Performing early intermediate level solo repertoire pieces containing scale passages and
varied broken and arpeggiated bass figures.
% Practicing functional activities that include sight reading early intermediate repertoire and
composing projects using folk/traditional melodies or an original melody to create
variations in AB, ABA forms.
% Developing analytical skills through written activities and the study of techniques for
expressive performance.
%
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture, demonstration and rehearsal, collaborative learning, research, performance evaluation, group and
individual practice.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
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Textbook Title:
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Creative Piano Teaching
James Lyke
Stipes Publinshing L.L.C.
2011
Bastien Piano Basics: Piano, Level 3
Bastien, James
KJOS Music Company
1985 – NOTE: This is a classic text
Sonatina Album
Kohler, Louis
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc
2nd edition - NOTE: This is a classic text
Theory Notebook Complete
Brimhall, John
Chas. H. Hansen Music Corp.
1969 - NOTE: This is a classic text
NOTE: To be UC transferable, the text must be dated within the last 5 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the last 5
years must be included.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
.75
.75
4
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
80
10
10
%
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%
Skill demonstration
Written assignments
Performance Test
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Pass / No Pass
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
S. Austin
Date:
S14
Form Revised 10/09
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass