MUSIC KEYBOARD 110

CLASS PIANO I
Section 001 (CRN 40512), Section 002 (CRN 40513), Section 004 (CRN 40515)
FALL, 2014
SYLLABUS
Supervisor Dr. David Brunell
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center 333
phone 974-7530
dbrunell@utk.edu
Ofce hours: (subject to change)
Monday, 12:00-1:00
Tuesday, 12:00-1:00 (except group solo class days, when
ofce hours will have to stop early at 12:30. Group solo
class days will be August 26 and November 18.)
or by appointment
GTA Dr. Grace Lee
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center 047
klee18@vols.utk.edu
Ofce hours: (subject to change)
Monday, 11:00-12:00
Wednesday, 11:00-12:00
Or by appointment
Brief description of the course
Music Keyboard 110 is the frst in a 4-course sequence
designed to to develop performance and music reading
skills at the keyboard relevant to the needs of professional
musicians.
Central Learning Objectives of the course
By the end of the course, students at the keyboard (provided
they successfully complete the course) will be able to:
play fve-fnger patterns in 12 major and minor keys
play triads in blocked and broken form
play major scales on all white keys and some black keys
play with proper pedal technique
read staf notation with two hands in two clefs
read lead sheet notation
perform elementary solo and ensemble repertoire
School of Music Bachelor of Music Learning Objectives
This course supports U.T. School of Music Bachelor of Music
Learning Objective #1:
Create an efective music presentation by integrating
comprehensive capabilities, and by demonstrating general
knowledge of literature and/or key concepts, in the
concentration.
Texts Lancaster, E. L., and Renfrow, Kenon D., Alfreds Group Piano
for Adults, Book 1, second edition, Van Nuys, California: Alfred
Publishing Co., 2004
Carter-Zagorski, Patricia, and Kahler, Gleen Robert.,
Beginning Piano Artistry, privately published, 2013
(available at U.T. Bookstore)
Grading Criteria Weekly quizzes 20%
3 examinations 60%
*Examinations are given individually in private
appointments not during regular class time
Participation and efort 20%
*Participation and efort includes (1) coming to class
prepared to play assignments; (2) participating in class
discussions
NOTE: Attendance is required. Two unexcused absences are
allowed. Each unexcused absence beyond the frst two lowers
the grade one third of a letter. Certain absences, such as those
caused by ofcial U.T. activities such as band trips, will be
excused with proper documentation. Other absences caused
by such events as a death in the family, other family
emergencies, or severe illness may also be excused. In order
to have an absence be excused, an excuse form (available from
the instructor) must be flled out.
POLICY REGARDING MAKEUPS: If you miss a test or quiz
for a valid reason such as death in the family, illness or family
emergency, or ofcial U.T. School of Music ensemble trip, you
may reschedule your test within two weeks of the missed test.
Cases in which extenuating circumstances such as prolonged
illness or prolonged family emergencies make it impossible to
do the makeup within two weeks will be considered on a case
by case basis.
Grading scale:
100 A+
94-99 A
90-93 A-
87-89 B+
84-86 B
80-83 B-
77-79 C+
74-76 C
70-73 C-
67-69 D+
64-66 D
60-63 D-
below 60 F
Recommendation for student success
To succeed in this class it is essential that students practice the
assignments before coming to class. The amount of practice
needed varies from one individual to another. When a
member of the popular ensemble The Five Browns was
asked how much she practiced, she replied that she practiced
until the job was done. That is the recommended practice
amount for this class: Practice until the job is done in order to
learn your assignment.
Course Schedule (subject to change)
The Alfred textbook has 26 chapters or units. The frst 13
units will be covered in this 110 class; the remaining 13 units
will be covered in the subsequent 120 class. Approximately
one unit will be covered per week. There will be weekly
quizzes over each unit. The three examinations will occur
after the 4
th
, 8
th
, and 13
th
units. In addition, the Carter-
Zagorski textbook will be incorporated into the frst 2-3 weeks
of class.
W/R Aug. 20 or 21 Alfred Unit 1A: Keyboard Basics. Carter Chapter 1-2: Body,
Arm, Hand, Finger Position; Learning Style Assessment;
Dynamics; Damper Pedal; Phrasing and Form;
Improvisation
M/T Aug. 25 or 26 Alfred Unit 1B: Keyboard Basics. Carter Chapter 2-3:
Improvisation (continued); 12 Five Finger Patterns
W/R Aug. 27 or 28 Alfred Unit 2A: Intervals and Other Keyboard Basics. Carter
Chapter 4: Reading 12 Major 5-Finger Positions on the
Grand Staf
M Sept. 1 LABOR DAYNO CLASS
T Sept 2 Alfred Unit 2B: Intervals and Other Keyboard Basics. Carter
Chapter 5: Sight Reading Homophonic Music
W/R Sept. 3 or 4 Unit 2B: Intervals and Other Keyboard Basics
M/T Sept. 8 or 9 Unit 3A: Major Five-Finger Patterns
W/R Sept. 10 or 11 Unit 3B: Major Five-Finger Patterns
M/T Sept. 15 or 16 Unit 4A: Major Five-Finger Pattern Review
W/R Sept. 17 or 18 Unit 4B: Major Five-Finger Pattern Review
Before M Sept. 22 EXAM No. 1
M/T Sept. 22 or 23 Unit 5A: Minor Five-Finger Patterns
W/R Sept. 24 or 25 Unit 5B: Minor Five-Finger Patterns
M/T Sept. 29 or 30 Unit 6A: Minor Five-Finger Pattern Review
W/R Oct. 1 or 2 Unit 6B: Minor Five-Finger Pattern Review
M/T Oct. 6 or 7 Unit 7A: Chord Qualities
W/R Oct. 8 or 9 Unit 7B: Chord Qualities
M/T Oct. 13 or 14 Unit 8A Major Scales in Tetrachord Position
W Oct. 15 Unit 8A Major Scales in Tetrachord Position
R Oct. 16 FALL BREAKNO CLASS
M/T Oct. 20 or 21 Unit 8B Major Scales in Tetrachord Position
W/R Oct. 22 or 23 Unit 9A Major Scales (Group I) and Triads of the Key
Before M Oct. 27 EXAM No. 2
M/T Oct. 27 or 28 Unit 9B Major Scales (Group I) and Triads of the Key
W/R Oct. 29 or 30 Unit 10A Major Scales (Group II) and Triads and Inversions
M/T Nov. 3 or 4 Unit 10B Major Scales (Group II) and Triads and Inversions
W/R Nov. 5 or 6 Unit 11A Dominant and Dominant 7
th
Chords
M/T Nov. 10 or 11 Unit 11B Dominant and Dominant 7
th
Chords
W/R Nov. 12 or 13 Unit 12A The Subdominant Chord
M/T Nov. 17 or 18 Unit 12B The Subdominant Chord
W/R Nov. 19 or 20 Unit 13A The Primary Chords in Major Keys
M/T Nov. 24 or 25 Unit 13B The Primary Chords in Major Keys
W/R Nov. 26 & 27 THANKSGIVING VACATIONNO CLASS
M/T Dec. 1 or 2 Review
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 8:00-10:00 a.m. FINAL EXAM (Mon/Wed at 8:00 a.m. section)
Monday, Dec. 8, 8:00-10:00 a.m. FINAL EXAM (Mon/Wed at 10:10 a.m. section)
Thursday, Dec. 11, 8:00-10:00 a.m. FINAL EXAM (Tues/Thurs at 8:10 a.m. section)
Please see the attached Campus Syllabus from the Provosts ofce. It contains four important
statements concerning civility, academic integrity, disabilities, and your role in improving
teaching and learning through course assessment. Also included is a list of key resources for
students.
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