COURSE SYLLABUS

	MUSIC 21 - BEGINNING PIANO-LEVEL II
	Spring 2021 – section 54715 - 2 UNITS
	TTh 11:00-11:50 or 12:00- 12:50 - plus 2 hrs. lab time by arr.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Colleen Snyder:  colleen.snyder@reedleycollege.edu 638-3641x3280

OFFICE HOURS:  M –3:00- 5:00pm; TTH-1:00-2:00 or by arrg.– Music Office/Hum 62/email
CLASS WILL NOT MEET:  March 30; April 1 - spring break

DROP DATE:  Fri., March 12, 2021.  After this date, a grade will be given.

FINAL EXAM: - Participation in Semester-end Recital

TEXTS:  
1.  Alfred's Basic ALL in One Adult Piano Course - Vol. I
2.	Alfred's Basic Adult Theory Piano Book - Vol. I
3.	Snell.  Fundamentals of Piano Theory – Prep. Level
  
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Music Staff Paper

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend each class.  After four absences in either class or lab meetings, students will be dropped.  If a student is tardy, it is his/her responsibility to notify the instructor immediately after class so that the absence is changed to a tardy.  Three tardies constitute an absence.  A tardy in excess of 20 minutes is considered an absence.  Students who exceed the four absence limit after the drop date will be given an "F".

TOPICS:
  Five-note scales in all 12 major and 12 minor keys. I-V7-I chord progression in all 12 major and 12 minor
  keys.  Expand five-note scales to eight-note scales in the keys of C, G, D, A, and E major.  Transposition of
  simple melodies at   sight.  Sight-reading work to include five-finger positions with one note  extensions.
  Prepare solo literature of choice with  approval of instructor.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate: 
1.  a knowledge of topics in basic music theory as it applies to the piano
2.  ability to perform grade 2 piano pieces while reading music
3.  technical ability to play triads, simple chord progressions, scales and etudes in all 12 major and minor keys

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Late assignments will receive a maximum of half credit. 

GRADING CRITERIA:
	Written Homework – 10%
Reading check-offs - 30%
	Skills check-offs – 30%
	Recital Participation - 30% - Wed., Dec. 12

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.)per the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.