MCCCD Program Description

Intermediate Piano Pedagogy

Course: MUP141

First Term: 2007 Summer I

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of techniques, methods, materials, stylistic characteristics, and repertoire used in teaching piano students at the intermediate and early advanced levels including simulated teaching, performance and competition preparation, and observing private instruction and group piano classes

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create an interview form for a transfer student. (I) 2. Participate in simulated in-class teaching. (II) 3. Edit a piece for articulation, dynamics and pedaling to match the style of the period of the piece. (II, XII) 4. Perform and discuss two different composers` collections from a chosen list. (V, VI, VII, VIII) 5. Create a list of at least thirty supplementary pieces for the intermediate and early advanced level, and perform eight of them. (IV, V, VI, VII, VIII) 6. Observe and write observations of four private lessons at prearranged piano studios. (II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII) 7. Observe and write observations of two MUP132, MUP231, and MUP232 classes. (II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII) 8. Compile a list of at least five technique books. (IX, X) 9. Contact two music publishers to obtain catalogues and other promotional materials. (XI)
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. Transfer Students A. Categories of intermediate and early advanced students. Age- related considerations and problems B. Interview a transfer student C. First lesson with a transfer student D. Students with learning disorders and poor physical coordination II. Piano Technique, Touch, Sound, Mechanics, Phrasing, Dynamics, Pedal, Voicing, Articulation, Tempo, Style III. Musicianship: Ear Training and Theory IV. Piano Through History V. Baroque Style A. Presentation of repertoire books, styles and techniques B. Main characteristics of style, articulation, tempo, etc. VI. Classical Style A. Presentation of books, styles and techniques B. Main characteristics of style, articulation, tempo, etc. VII. Romantic Style A. Presentation of books, styles and techniques B. Main characteristics of style including articulation, tempo, etc. VIII. Contemporary Style A. Presentation of books, styles, and techniques B. Main characteristics of style including articulation, tempo, etc. IX. Collection and Anthologies X. Etudes, Scales, and Technique Exercises XI. Music Publishers and Their Importance XII. Public Performances A. Recitals and their importance B. Competitions C. Master classes D. Exams

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/2007

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.