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Piano Class I (MUAP 1214) Syllabus for Sections 1, 2, and 3 Spring Semester 2004 Course Description: A course for non-music and music majors in which the basic skills required to play the piano will be covered. Topics presented include, but are not limited to technique (including scales and chords), sight reading, harmonization, transposition, repertoire, and basic theory. Required Materials: Alfred’s Group Piano for Adults (Book 1) by Lancaster/Renfrow and Showtime Piano – Popular by Faber & Faber. These books are available for purchase at the University Bookstore. Since there are no extra copies available in the piano lab, you are responsible for bringing these books to class for each meeting. Please bring a pencil (not a pen) so that you can make notes on your music during class. A CD recording of the solo repertoire found in the main text (AGPA) is also available at the bookstore for purchase should you wish to hear some of the music that you will be learning this semester. Attendance: Prompt, regular attendance is required. A student who is tardy or who comes to class after several absences will impede the progress of the entire class and be unable to keep up with the weekly assignments. Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class period and tardiness will NOT be tolerated Practice: Class meets twice each week (once/week for the evening section). These meetings are considered periods for instruction, not practice periods. Students are expected to practice 5 hours per week outside of class in order to make adequate progress. You may find that more practice may be required in order to keep up with the entire class. Assignments will be given at the conclusion of each class and students are expected prepare assignments prior to coming to class. Practice rooms are located on the second floor of the Tests, quizzes, and examinations: There will be both a mid-term and a final examination. In addition, there will be tests at the conclusion of each unit or chapter and pop quizzes may be given without prior notice, as deemed necessary by Dr. Pike or Mrs. Griffin. Grading: The breakdown of your grade for this course follows: 30% - Final Exam 25% - Mid-term Exam 30% - Performance Quizzes, tests, etc. (quizzes & tests can not be made up later) 15% - Written assignments and written quizzes/tests (due at the beginning of class) Dr. Pike will provide you with a specific breakdown of the grading for each exam at least one week prior to each examination. A grade of A (90-100%) constitutes exceptional work. B (80-89%) indicates above average work. C (70-79%) is average work. D (60-69%) indicates below average work. F (below 60%) indicates failing work. Students are encouraged to speak with Dr. Pike or Mrs. Griffin if they need extra help or guidance throughout the semester. Do not wait until the final exam to ask for help! Students with Disabilities: It is the policy of UALR to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation, for example in seating placement or in arrangements for seating, examinations, note-taking, or access to information on the web should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. The chair of the department offering this course also is available to assist with accommodations. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact Disability Support Services, telephone 569-3143 (v/tty), and on the Web at www.ualr.edu/dssdept. Dr. Pike’s Office Hours: Nancy Griffin’s Office Hours: Mondays: Mondays: Tuesdays: Or by appointment |