Course Syllabi
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| Piano Class for Beginners 124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Piano Pedagogy 456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Applied Study Accompanying 130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Milligan Women's Chorale 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MUSC 124 - PIANO
CLASS FOR BEGINNERS Performance requirement: Students will perform two pieces from memory in a class recital at the end of the semester. Assignments: The tentative daily class session assignments are as follows:
Evaluation/Grading policy: Accommodations for Disabilities: Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined in the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Professor Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email or appointment in the McMahan Student Center. Office hours: For student consultation office hours are posted on the office door of Seeger Chapel Room #401. Phone numbers are: Milligan:461-8938 and Home: 282-5837. Email: aelliott@milligan.edu.
FALL 2008 DAILY CLASS ASSIGNMENT SYLLABUS:
MUSC 130 -
APPLIED STUDY ACCOMPANYING COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is individual instruction in the art and practice of accompanying. The student will study vocal and instrumental piano accompaniments of various music styles and serve as accompanists for ensembles and soloists in recital, studio classes, and juries. TEXTS: Music for this course is normally provided by the soloist. Unauthorized photocopies of the music are not acceptable. Other music for this course consists of music the student may already own and/or new music and/or materials selected by the instructor. Other requirements of the course include a metronome, a pocket music dictionary, and recording device. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The student will obtain skills in the art of piano accompanying for the purpose of musical collaborations. The student will develop musical ski9lls in technique and performance practices as they relate to accompaniment repertoire. The class will prepare the accompanist for performance in soloist's lessons, music department recitals and juries as well as church music and worship events.COURSE REQUIREMENTS/STUDENT RECITALS:
ATTENDANCE
POLICY:
Cell Phones are not allowed at lessons, even on "vibrate." If a cell phone rings
or vibrates during a lesson, an "F" is given for that weekly grade.
The
letter grade will be determined as follows:
1. Quality of recital performances 2. Effectiveness in soloists' lessons and juries. 3. Input from the soloist's instructor as to the accompanist's preparedness, promptness, attitude and professionalism. The letter grade will be determined as follows: D = 63-72% F = below 63% Pluses or minuses may be used at the teacher’s discretion. Accommodations for Disabilities: Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined in the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Professor Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email or appointme Schedule is posted on office door. Contact information: home (282-5837), campus (ext. 8938), email (aelliott@milligan.edu)
MUSC 104-001/002 -
APPLIED STUDY PIANO COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is individual instruction in piano in weekly private lessons. It is open to all students and is offered each term. The student will study piano literature of various music styles and piano technique. TEXTS: The texts for this course consist of music the student may already own and/or new music and/or materials selected by the instructor. They are determined on an individual basis according to the current musical level, goals, and experience of the student. Texts may be borrowed, purchased via the Internet, purchased from a local music store, or checked out of the Milligan library. Other requirements for the course include a metronome, a pocket music dictionary, and tape recorder. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will demonstrate increased proficiencies in the art of piano playing. They will obtain measured improvement in technical skills, knowledge of music theory, and experience piano literature of various periods and styles. Students will acquire ability to perform successfully and appropriately according to performance practices of the music period. Students will achieve piano skills that will prepare them for recital performances and juries. These skills will enhance and equip them in their career in music in both church music and music education.COURSE REQUIREMENTS and RECITAL:
ASSIGNMENTS: Weekly practice and performance assignments will be given at each
lesson as to repertoire, technique, and theory. This assignment is
individualized and reflects the student’s music level. Other relative
assignments may be given.
For majors and minors, the semester grade will not be more than one
letter grade higher or lower than the average jury grade.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: LESSON ATTENDANCE: If a student must miss a scheduled lesson, he/she should notify the instructor as far as possible in advance. Before missing a lesson due to illness or conflict, students are encouraged to swap lessons with another student. Missed lessons due to illness or death in the family are made up through a lesson or assignment. Other absences are considered to be cuts. The weekly lesson grade for that week is an F. Studio Class and Recital Attendance: Students are required to attend all piano related class sessions and/or recitals in additional to regular lessons. TARDINESS TO LESSONS: The instructor will wait ten minutes for a student. After ten minutes the lesson will be considered an unexcused absence. The lesson is not made up. Two “tardies” per semester are tolerated with no consequence to the grade. After that, two “tardies” result in an unexcused absence in the grading evaluation. A grade of F is given for unexcused absences. The student will in turn wait ten minutes for the instructor if the instructor is late. Cell Phones are not allowed at lessons, even on "vibrate." If a cell phone rings or vibrates during a lesson, an "F" is given for that weekly grade. Accommodations for Disabilities: Milligan College provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. To receive accommodations, students must make a formal request according to the policy outlined in the current college catalog. Once your request has been evaluated, a list of accommodations will be prepared for distribution to your professors. If you have additional questions, please contact Professor Traci Smith, director of disability services. You may contact her by phone (8981), email or appointment in the McMahan Student Center.OFFICE HOURS: MUSC 456 - PIANO PEDAGOGY Milligan College Fall 2004-TBA • Room 401, Seeger Chapel Professor: Mrs. Anne Elliott 461-8938/282-5837 aelliott@milligan.edu Text: Practical Piano Pedagogy with CD-ROM included, Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan, Warner Brothers, pub. Course description:
This course instructs the student in the
various aspects of piano teaching from teaching piano skills to operating a
private piano studio. The format of the course includes lecture, discussion,
lesson observation, in-class coaching sessions, and hands-on experience in
teaching piano. Course objective:
The course will provide the student basic
knowledge in teaching fundamental piano skills, setting up a private piano
studio and maintaining its business aspects, and acquainting students with
teaching materials, techniques, and principles. Course requirements:
Students are
expected to read the text,
participate in class activities and exercises, and prepare assignments as
indicated by the instructor. Each
student will keep a notebook of class notes and handouts, etc. Class attendance:
Students are expected to attend every class
since the class meets only once a week. Each unexcused absence lowers the final grade one/third of a letter
grade. Excused absences are
school-authorized trips or performances.
When a student misses a class he/she is expected to come to the next
class with the missed class material accomplished. Class preparation and participation:
Each student is expected to come to class
fully prepared and ready to actively participate in class discussion, piano
teaching activities, and piano teacher observations. Testing: Testing will include
observations of teaching techniques in mock piano lesson sessions, written
tests covering material in the book, pedagogy notebook, and other class
assignments. Grading: Students are graded
on the following: The letter grade will be determined as follows: Office hours:
For questions about assignments or
individual conferences, please contact Mrs. Elliott at her Milligan studio
(ext. 8938), home phone (282-5837), or by email (aelliott@milligan.edu). MUSC 183 - MILLIGAN WOMEN'S CHORALE Milligan College • Fall 2008 • TR 3:40-5:00• Walker Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Professor: Mrs. Anne Elliott 461-8938/282-5837 aelliott@milligan.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Women’s Chorale is a small vocal ensemble for use for specialized performances (ex. area organizations, churches, chapel services, Christmas Concert) and other campus needs. The ensemble learns and performs choral literature of various styles. It is open to all female Milligan students. The course is one credit hour. TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
Attire: When performing the ensemble will wear formal performance attire. This attire is purchased from the Music Secretary within the first two weeks of class. Jet- black hose and closed-toe black shoes are also required for performances. Pumps are the preferred style of performing shoe. Wedges, shoes with very pointed toes, or very high heels are not considered appropriate. LEARNING OUTCOMES: The vocal ensemble will provide students an opportunity to become more proficient singers through learning vocal technique, fundamentals of music reading, exposure to various styles of choral music, and concert performances. Singing various styles of music will enhance cultural awareness. Through performances in various venues, students will experience the rewards of sharing music with the community as well as cultivate personal musical enrichment in the arts through vocal music. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to attend rehearsals and bring choral folders and pencils. Students are required to purchase performance attire and participate in each public performance. Failure to bring a folder and pencil to rehearsal will be considered an absence. ASSIGNMENTS:
Performance and concert dates are given at the beginning of the semester and
during the semester as performing opportunities present themselves. These will
be communicated to students as soon as they are arranged. other assignments
include the memorization of music. EVALUATION/ GRADING POLICY: Other than attendance and
promptness additional considerations are given to determine final grades: The letter grade will be determined as follows:
Rehearsal attendance: 60 % OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are posted on the office
door. I may be contacted at ext. 8938 or at home 282-5837. Email address:
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