D class assignments available in LPB200; phone 740-4721.
Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact the Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
Sight-reading and principles of style as related to intermediate literature; c- clef and open score reading; improvisation and functional harmony. Introduction to standard reference works, periodicals. Required of all keyboard majors.
Survey of basic piano repertoire and styles through lecture, discussion, and performance. a: Late Baroque through Beethoven; b: Schubert to the present. Prerequisite: Piano performance major status or consent of instructor.
Beginning and elementary instruction: emphasis on reading skills, harmonization, transposition, score reading, improvisation; group instruction in a keyboard laboratory facility.
Sight- reading and principles of style as related to lower advanced literature; extended score reading; improvisation and functional harmony. Mini-survey; basic keyboard literature.
Intermediate and advanced instruction on secondary instrument for music majors, on principle instrument for music minors and B.A. music majors. Open only to music majors and minors.
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music, Jazz Studies, Music Industry, Music Recording, Composition, Composition (Film Scoring), Electroacoustic Media, Jazz Studies (Vocal), Music Education, Bassoon, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Harpsichord, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Studio Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Violoncello, Vocal Arts
Intermediate and advanced instruction; development of reading, performance, and improvisation skills necessary for proficiency examinations. Group and individualized instruction in a keyboard laboratory facility.
The learning process at the keyboard; pedagogy and methodology of beginning methods. Studio/group instruction: children/adults. 431a: survey and observation. 431b: practice teaching: beginners.
Methods, study of college curriculum keyboard classes. Studio/group instruction. Business practices; audition, interview techniques. 450a: Survey and observation. 450b practice teaching; secondary piano classes.
Solo piano literature; emphasis on composers' influences, performance practices and the development of the pianoforte. a: Late Baroque through Beethoven. b: Schubert to the present.
Repertoire and performance practice in music of the period: style, phrasing, embellishments, dynamics, improvisation, tempi. Performance in class of solo and ensemble works, instrumental and vocal.
