MUSIC 257 - Piano Teaching Techniques and Materials 2

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course explores the relationship between development and intermediate piano study. The content and structure of an intermediate piano student’s preparation will be examined. This is the second course in a series and emphasizes techniques and methods for the intermediate piano student, including the following topics: intermediate methods and materials, repertoire, supplemental and functional skills and the knowledge of professional organizations. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: MUSIC 247 or consent of department
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Humanities
This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Explain childhood development as it relates to intermediate piano study.
Identify appropriate intermediate piano materials for individual students.
Demonstrate appropriate sequencing of intermediate piano materials.
Explain appropriate musicianship skills for the intermediate piano student.
Integrate appropriate musicianship skills into an intermediate student’s piano lesson program.
Explain how to prepare intermediate piano students for recitals.
Explain the Michigan Music Teacher Association (MMTA) and national certification opportunities.
Explain how to prepare intermediate piano students for state and national testing programs.
Evaluate intermediate piano students’ performance skills at these grade levels at major music festivals in the local area.
Explore appropriate pedagogical texts and reference books for a professional library.
Critique a personal professional plan for operating a private teaching studio developed in Music 247.
Explain the major historical periods in music history and their characteristic styles.
Modify an established teaching philosophy.