Course Syllabi
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| Piano Class for Beginners 124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Piano Pedagogy 456 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Applied Study Accompanying 130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Milligan Women's Chorale 183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Piano as Secondary Concentration 101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class preparation/practice time/active participation: | 30% | (SLO-1,2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit tests/quizzes | 40% | (SLO-1, 2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. This course is one semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors whose principal area of instruction is piano, and one-half semester hour (one half-hour lesson per week) for all other students. 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. Additional requirements of the course include a metronome, a pocket music dictionary, and recording device. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:1. Demonstrate improved musical skills in the art of accompanying 2. Experience musical collaborations in lessons, rehearsals and performances 3. Perform solo repertoire of various styles and music periods 4. Develop strategies for effective time management and practice in relation to rehearsals and performances COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
EVALUATION:
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. 4. Overall musical progress during the semester 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.
ATTENDANCE 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: 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. This course is one semester hour (one hour lesson per week) for music majors with a piano primary, and one-half semester hour (one half-hour lesson per week) for all other students. The student will study piano literature of various musical styles. 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. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:1. Demonstrate improvement in proficiency in piano playing 2. Evaluate and critique one's own playing and progress 3. Develop effective time management and practice strategies related to performance goals 4. Prepare repertoire for recital performances and/or juries 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. The
letter grade will be determined as follows: ATTENDANCE
POLICY: Cell Phones are not allowed at lessons, not even on "vibrate." If a cell phone rings or vibrates during a lesson, an "F" is given for that weekly grade. Cell phones are not permitted in practice sessions. 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 Spring 2009-TBA • Room 401, Seeger Chapel Professor: Mrs. Anne Elliott 461-8938/282-5837 aelliott@milligan.edu 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. Text/Readings: Main course text: Practical Piano Pedagogy with CD-ROM included, Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan, Warner Brothers, publisher. Other course readings and research will include books from the Milligan library, online sources, and music method books. Course outcomes/objectives:
The course will provide the student basic
knowledge in teaching fundamental piano skills, setting up a private piano
studio and maintaining its business aspects. The course will familiarize
students with current and traditional piano 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. Assignments: Class assignments include: article and/or book reviews, practice teaching with a beginning student, lesson observations of local teachers, practice teaching lesson plans, comparisons of methods books, compilation notebook of course materials. Forms for these assignments are included in this syllabus. Evaluation/Grading Policy: Grading: Students are graded on the following:
The letter grade will be determined as follows: Attendance
Policy:
Students are expected to be on time and attend every class. Each unexcused absence lowers the final grade one/third of a letter
grade. Four tardies are equal to an unexcused absence.
When a student misses a class he/she is expected to come to the next
class with the missed class material accomplished. OFFICE HOURS: Piano Teacher Observation Report Outline Name: _______________________________ Teacher: ________________________________ Date: _______________ Student name: ___________________________________ Location of lesson: ___________________________________________________________________________ The Lesson Your Response _______________________________ Lesson Plan Name: __________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Student: ______________________________________________ Location: ________________________________ Method used: __________________________________________________________________________________ Technique:
___________________________________________________________________________________ Theory:
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Pieces played:
______________________________________________________________________________ New Assignment:
____________________________________________________________________________ Comments:
________________________________________________________________________________ MUSC 183 - MILLIGAN WOMEN'S CHORALE Milligan College • Fall 2009 • MW 3:10-4:05• 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. Tattoos are not considered appropriate attire and must be clearly camouflaged for concert performances. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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: Assignments are given as to music memory work, concerts and performances. Performance dates are given at the beginning of the semester as well as during the semester as performing opportunities present themselves. These will be communicated to students as soon as they are arranged. All Women's Chorale members will use Milligan College transportation to performance venues unless other arrangements are cleared through the director.
EVALUATION/ GRADING POLICY: Other than attendance and
promptness additional considerations are given to determine final grades:
The letter grade will be determined as follows: ATTENDANCE POLICY: OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are posted on the office door. I may be contacted at ext. 8938 or at home 282-5837. Email address: aelliott@milligan.edu. MUSC 101 - PIANO AS SECONDARY CONCENTRATION Milligan College • Fall 2009 • M/W 8:00 a.m. • Piano Lab, Seeger Chapel Professor: Mrs. Anne Elliott 461-8938/282-5837 aelliott@milligan.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a group piano class, which is the applied study of piano for secondary concentration for music majors and minors. This course prepares students to pass the Piano Proficiency exam required by all music majors and minors whose secondary instrument is piano. TEXTS/READINGS: The main course text is: Contemporary Class Piano by Elyse Mach. Other materials will include music the student already owns and/or music available in the Milligan Library. Students are also required to have a pocket music dictionary and a metronome. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students are expected to
read the text, participate in class, and come to class with all keyboard
assignments learned. ASSIGNMENTS: Technique and repertoire
assignments are given for each class period. Assignments will be given in
accordance with units as presented in the text along with repertoire for
ensemble playing and solo playing during class time. Tentative class
assignments are found at the end of this syllabus. EVALUATION: Students are graded on the
following on class participation, class preparation, and performances.
Letter grades are determined as follows: Practice habits, attitude, and overall musical achievement and progress made during the semester are also taken into consideration for the final semester grade. Pluses and minuses are given when appropriate as determined by the instructor. ATTENDANCE: OFFICE HOURS: Office hours are posted on the
professor’s office door. Please contact Mrs. Elliott at her Milligan studio
(ext. 8738), home phone (282-5837), or by campus email (aelliott@milligan.edu).
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