APPLIED MUSIC/PIANO
SYLLABUS
Kellogg Community College
Fall 2015
Paula Krontz-Harris, Instructor
E-mail: harrisp@kellogg.edu
Cell phone: (269)317-1785
Home Phone: (269)965-6891
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Applied music in piano is designed for those
students looking for a more intensive learning experience by working in a one on
one lesson setting.
LENGTH: One semester, one to two credits (depending on the length of the
lesson)
TEXT: There is no required text for this course, however, students may be
asked to purchase works according to their playing ability.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Students are required to bring a spiral bound
notebook to each lesson to keep as a practice log/journal, and to come prepared
to each lesson with a pencil and all music that has been assigned.
GOALS: Each student will be required to learn 2 or more different pieces of
varying styles, according to playing level and will be required to perform in studio
classes, recitals, and a jury (outlined later in the syllabus) at the end of the
semester. ENRICHMENT STUDENTS: You are not required to play on juries,
recitals, or studios if you are taking this class for enrichment only. However,
these are skills and experiences that are valuable and all students are
encouraged to participate in these activities. Other objectives will be set with the
instructor based on each individual playing ability and personal goals.
ATTENDANCE: Students are required to make all scheduled lessons. Four
absences will be permitted without excuse. However, students are required to
contact the instructor in advance so that other arrangements may be made
(Please allow 24 hour advance notice if at all possible). If there are more than six
absences, the student may be asked to withdraw.
GRADING SCALE: Attendance and preparation will be the primary focus
concerning grades. Final grades will be based on the following:
Attendance
40%
Preparation and practice
40%
Performances
20%
COURSE OUTLINE: Each student will learn 2 or more pieces of contrasting
styles and will be responsible for practicing and knowing every aspect of material
taught in each lesson. This may include technical exercises, such as scales,
triads and inversions, arpeggios, chord progressions and theory. Information will
be based on each student’s playing ability and level of musical knowledge.
Please refer to the Studio Class Syllabus for detailed information on
performances.
GENERAL POLICY STATEMENTS
1. Kellogg Community College Academic Integrity Statement:
The Kellogg Community College policy on Academic Integrity is spelled out in the
student handbook. If it is suspected that you are cheating, fabricating, facilitating
academic dishonesty, or plagiarizing, there may be serious consequences. The
incident will be documented and may be reported to the academic chair and/or
program director for possible disciplinary actions up to and including course,
program, or college expulsion.
2. Kellogg Community College Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
504 Statement:
Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment
of students based on disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Students with a documented disability are strongly encouraged to speak with the
instructor and with the professional staff at Support Services (ext. 2624). The
College offers many resources, but it is important to take advantage of them
early. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the College and instructors of your
needs.
3. Instructor Syllabus Rights Statement:
Information contained in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor
considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the
semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract with
Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any
student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and
procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in the course
content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
4. Student e-mail
All KCC students are provided with e-mail accounts through the college server.
You will be responsible for checking your KCC e-mail regularly and should be
prepared to use KCC e-mail as part of student-college interaction. For e-mail
account information, check the web at www.kellogg.edu/email/geninfo
5. Cell Phone and Other Electronic Equipment Statement:
CELL PHONES AND PAGERS must be on mute during class. If you must take or
return an emergency call, please go out in the hall to do so.
6. Class Conduct and Participation:
Class participation is encouraged. We will follow the College policies regarding
conduct. I expect students to create an atmosphere of respect. No name-calling,
interrupting, or foul language is allowed. Come prepared with an open attitude
that is professional and shows that you are ready to learn.
New Policy: LESSON ATTENDANCE POLICY: Terms and conditions
Scheduling missed lessons and make-up lessons
Your instructor must be notified of any lesson cancellations 24 hours prior to the
scheduled lesson date in order to qualify for make-up lessons. There are no
make-ups for no-show students or late comers. Emergency cancellations may be
qualified with proof of emergency: If a student calls in sick prior to the lesson on
the lesson day, a doctor's note is required for a makeup to be considered. If a
permanent schedule change is required, please inform the instructor
immediately. Every effort will be made to accommodate date and time for an
approved make-up when possible. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the
scheduling of make-up lessons, not the instructor. Make-up lessons are based on
teacher's availability. All make-up lessons must be done within 60 calendar days
from the date of the cancelled lesson. No refunds are given for missed lessons.
JURY INFORMATION:
Juries will be graded by the music faculty. Each faculty member submits a grade
and written comments for the student. The jury grade is the average of the
grades submitted by the music faculty. The final grade given by the student’s
private teacher will be averaged into the total giving the student his/her final
semester grade.
Students are graded on the following criteria:
• Musical Accuracy
• Artistic Performance
• Vocal/Instrumental Technique
• Vocal Diction
• Purity of Vowel Sounds
• Stage Presence
• Communication with Audience
• Musical Interpretation etc.
PROCEDURE FOR JURY:
A jury is a type of final examination which usually occurs during finals week.
Level change juries will determine whether or not the student has developed
technically and artistically enough to work at a more advanced level.
The student will begin with his/her first choice selection. Other selections are
chosen at random by other members of the music faculty. The final selection is
chosen by the student’s private voice/instrumental instructor.
ENRICHMENT STUDENTS:
Students taking for non-academic credit are not required to perform a jury;
however they are encouraged to do so with the expressed consent of their
applied music instructor.
JURY REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Vocal and Instrumental Jury Policy
All students taking applied lessons for academic credit, both performance majors
and non-majors must play a jury at the conclusion of each semester to show
evidence of progress on their instrument. The student must successfully pass
his/her jury in order to progress to the next level of study.
• MUSI 122-123 (piano) One to three contrasting pieces from contrasting stylistic
periods. One selection must be representative of the standard classical
repertoire. ALL SELECTIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED.
• MUSI 124-125 (piano): Four to six contrasting pieces from contrasting stylistic
periods and genres.
A minimum of three must be representative of the standard classical repertoire
(Bach, Beethoven, Chopin etc.). ALL SELECTIONS MUST BE MEMORIZED.
SIGHT READING REQUIREMENT:
A primary goal of our music programs is to produce students who are musically
literate and prepared to experience a lifetime of musical enrichment. The
development of sight reading skills is central to the achievement of this primary
goal. Therefore, the development of specific sight reading skills must be included
at all levels of instruction and evaluation.
You the student will be asked to perform a small musical excerpt at sight. This is
merely for evaluation purposes. YOU WILL NOT BE GRADED on this aspect of
the evaluative process. Your instructor will assist you with the appropriate levels
of preparation for the exercise.
MASTER CLASS PERFORMANCE:
MUSI 112-01/02: First Semester (non-major) students are required to perform in
(1) Master Class Session and (1) Recital and jury. Music majors are required to
perform in (2) Master Class Sessions and (1) Recital and jury.
MUSI 113-01/02 Second Semester (non-major) students are required to perform
in (2) Master Class Sessions and (1) Recital and jury. Music majors are required
to perform in (3) Master Class Sessions and (1) Recital and jury.
MUSI 114-01/02 Third Semester (non-major) students are required to perform in
(3) Master Class Sessions and (1) Recital and jury. Music majors are required to
perform in (4) Master Class Sessions and (1) Recital and jury.
MUSI 115-01/02 Fourth Semester (non-majors) students are required to perform
in (5) Master Class Sessions, (1) Studio Recital and a jury. Music majors must
complete the previous listed requirements in addition to presenting an end of the
semester Senior Recital program. There will be no jury, but committee must
approve student in order to present a solo public recital.
MUSI 127E-01/02 No required performances; however student is encouraged to
perform as often as possible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What if I am late to a lesson? Can I still get the full 30 or 60 minutes?
A. This is usually impossible to do as the teachers have other students right after
your lesson. To give you the full lesson time would then make everyone else
after you start and end late which is unfair to them. The only instance this would
be allowed is if you were the teachers last student for the day and they had the
time to offer you, this providing the lesson room was available and they were
willing to accommodate.
Q. What if the teacher doesn’t have a make-up slot available during the
week of my missed lesson?
A. This is rare, and in this case, the teacher will sometimes open up a special
slot to accommodate the student. If this is not possible then the canceled lesson
would be added to the end of the semester. Typically, the lesson will occur just
before your scheduled jury or recital performance time.
WITHDRAWAL: Check with the registrar’s office for the last day to withdraw and
receive full refund. You the student must obtain this information. If you fail to
withdraw from the class before the deadline, you will be held accountable for
your end of the semester grade.
*DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best of the
knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed
for use at the beginning of the semester. However, the instructor reserves the
right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to
make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or
obligation.