Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSIC 277 | Piano Teaching Techniques and Materials 3 | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course is designed for teachers enrolled in the Piano Teaching Certificate Program. It is the third course in a series and emphasizes techniques and methods for teaching the late intermediate and early advanced piano student.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- MUSIC 257 or consent of department.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain childhood development as it relates to late intermediate and early advanced piano study.
- Identify appropriate late intermediate and early advanced piano materials for individual students.
- Demonstrate appropriate sequencing of ate intermediate and early advanced piano materials.
- Explain appropriate musicianship skills for the fifth and sixth years of study.
- Integrate appropriate musicianship skills into a student's piano lesson program.
- Explain how to prepare students for recitals.
- Explain the Michigan Music Teacher Association (MMTA) and national certification opportunities.
- Explain how to prepare students for state and national testing programs.
- Evaluate advanced students' performance skills at these grade levels at major music festivals in the local area.
- Identify appropriate pedagogical texts and reference books for a professional library.
- Expand the personal professional plan for operating a private teaching studio developed in Music 257.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the MUSIC section of the current course schedule for availability.