Piano Pedagogy Concentration
Required Course Work:
501-3;
440-4 or 540-4;
498-4 and 595-2 OR 498-4 (2,2) and 595-2 OR 498-2 and 599-4;
410;
510 (2,2,2);
566-2 (1,1);
3 credits from approved music electives;
4 credits from approved non-music courses (in fields of guidance and educational psychology, higher education, philosophy, and speech communication).
Course Descriptions
501-3 Music Bibliography and Research. Bibliographic materials for graduate study in music theory, history, education, and music performance. Practical experience in research techniques and scholarly writing style. Recommended to be taken during the first semester of graduate study. Required of all degree programs.
540-1, 2, or 4 Applied Music. (See Music 440.)
440-1, 2, or 4 Applied Music. (See Music 040.)
498-2 to 4 (2,2) Recital. Preparation and presentation of a full solo recital in any applied field. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent registration in 440 and approval of applied jury.
595-2 Music Document. A written report presenting the history and style of works performed in graduate recital, Music 598, or other topic relating to the student's principal performing area or independent study project. Prerequisite: 501 and approval of topic by the music graduate committee. On recommendation of the composition faculty and with graduate committee approval, a piece of music composed by the student for performance in Music 598 may be substituted, accompanied by a written analysis.
599-2 to 6 Thesis. An intensive written study in the history, theory, teaching or philosophy of music; or the manuscript and parts (with tape recording when feasible) of a substantial musical composition or series of compositions accompanied by an analytical or explanatory document. Graded S/U or DEF. Prerequisite: 501 and prior approval of topic or proposal by thesis director and graduate committee in music.
410-2 Piano Pedagogy Practicum. Provides undergraduate and graduate piano pedagogy majors with the opportunity for supervised practice piano teaching. Course activities include lesson-planning, conducting and evaluating studio piano and class piano lessons, and a survey of important educational issues that impact on effective piano teaching. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
510-6 (2,2,2) Piano Pedagogy Seminars. (a) Piano Technique. Provides an in-depth study of the three classic texts on the subject of piano technique and prepares students to deal with important aspects of piano technique in piano teaching. (b) Piano Literature. An extensive survey of baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary piano literature designed specifically to meet the needs of those pursuing professional careers as piano teachers. (c) Piano Music Analysis. Details the analytic and problem-solving techniques of piano performance study that are fundamental for teaching piano students of all ages and abilities.
566-1 to 12 (1 or 2 per semester) Ensemble. Participation required each semester enrolled (summer excepted) in one or more of the ensembles listed below. In addition, students may elect participation in other regularly scheduled ensembles. One credit per group: maximum of two credits for concurrent participation in two groups. (a) Marching Salukis. (b) Symphonic band. (c) Concert wind ensemble. (d) Symphony. (e) Choral union. (f) Concert choir. (g) Chamber singers. (h) Guitar ensemble. (i) Opera workshop.
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