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Studio Class/Piano
Course: MUP123AA

First Term: 2009 Summer I
 Lec + Lab   0.5 Credit(s)   0.5 Period(s)   0.5 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S


Description: Performance and laboratory class for students enrolled in private piano instruction. Emphasis on demonstration and discussion of specific piano problems



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate common performance techniques. (I)
2. Utilize methods of releasing Performance Anxieties. (II)
3. Exhibit efficient and accurate methods of musical preparation. (III)
4. Identify literature of various style periods and languages. (IV)
5. Interpret song texts or musical moods. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Performance techniques
   A. Body alignment
   B. Entrance/exit
   C. Bowing/audience acknowledgment
   D. Recognition accompanist
II. Performance anxieties
   A. Breath control
   B. Physical shaking
   C. Self-imaging
   D. Relaxation exercises
   E. Competition
III. Musical preparation
   A. Rhythmic
   B. Melodic
   C. Translation
   D. Accompaniment
   E. Memorization
IV. Style periods and languages
   A. Renaissance
   B. Baroque
   C. Classical
   D. Romantic
   E. 20th Century
   F. French
   G. German
   H. Italian
V. Interpretation
   A. Expressing text
   B. Facial expression
   C. Musical expression
   D. Attitudes
   E. Eye focus
   F. Dynamics
   G. Tempo
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  12/9/2008

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