MUS 111 — Syllabus, Spring 2005

Instructor: Mrs. Laurie Choi

Office: Campbell W Office Phone: 622-5009

Textbook: Alfred's Group Piano for Adults, Book 1

This class is designed to continue teaching basic piano techniques and skills. Prereqisite couse is MUS 110, Class Piano I.


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Week 1 - Review of Piano I skills

Week 2 - (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday); Introduction to minor keys

Week 3 - Minor Keys continued

Week 4 - ** Quiz # 1 **, Supertonic (ii) chords

Week 5 - Submediant (vi) chords

Week 6 - ** Quiz # 2 **

Week 7 - (Presidents’ Day Holiday); Seventh chords

Week 8 - ** Midterm **

Week 9 - Major keys beginning on black keys

Week 10 - Spring Break Holiday

Week 11 - Minor Keys beginning on Black keys

Week 12 - ** Quiz # 3 **

Week 13 - Mediant (iii) chords

Week 14 - Advanced Harmonizations and Modes

Week 15 - ** Quiz # 4 **, Repertoire for Final

Week 16 - Prepare for Final

Week 17 - *** Final: Friday May 6, 2005, 8-10am ***

The outline above may be modified as necessary. As with any instrument, practicing in a consistent, focused manner is the key to success. Assignments will be given at every class period. Grades will be determined by the following:

Class Grade 30 %

Quizzes (4 @ 10% each) 40 %

Midterm 15 %

Final 15 %

Total 100 %

Attendance will also be a factor in determination of your grade. Excused absence require a written excuse (from university clinic, a doctor, or other authenticated source). An allowance of two (2) unexcused absences will be allowed during the semester. Each additional unexcused absence above two (3 or more) will result in the lowering of your final letter grade by a letter. If Class Piano is a requirement for your degree, you must receive a grade of C or better.

If there is any student in this class who is in need of academic accommodations and who is registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, please make an individual appointment with the course instructor to discuss accommodations. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in alternative forms. If any student who is not registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities has need of academic accommodations, please contact the Office directly either in person on the the first floor of the Turley House or by telephone at 622-1500 V/TTY.

n the the first floor of the Turley House or by telephone at 622-1500 V/TTY.

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