MUS 239

Description:

This is an advanced-level course for the student with at least two semesters of prior applied piano study. Students will learn the intermediate level concepts of piano performance. Topics to be covered will include Dorian and Mixolydian modes, pentatonic scales and performance of a Chopin etude.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: MUS 238

Course Fees:

Course Fees - Music: $150.00

Textbooks:

http://bookstore.jccc.edu

Supplies:

Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Define, identify and perform the Dorian and Mixolydian modes.
Identify and perform a pentatonic scale.
Perform on the piano an etude from the literature of Chopin.

Content Outline and Competencies:

I. Dorian and Mixolydian Modes
   A. Define in written form the intervallic structure of Dorian and
Mixolydian modes.
   B. Identify by reading musical notation a Dorian and Mixolydian pattern
from the literature.
   C. Perform a Dorian and Mixolydian modes from any given pitch with two
hands in two octaves.

II. Pentatonic Scales
   A. Define in written form the intervallic structure of a Pentatonic
scale.
   B. Identify by reading musical notation patterns from the literature
that are composed with pentatonic scales.
   C. Perform on the piano pentatonic scales from any given pitch with two
hands in two octaves.

III. Etude
   A. Compose in written form a log defining the structure of an etude
from the literature of Chopin.
   B. Define orally the performance requirements of the etude.
   C. Perform on the piano an etude from the literature of Chopin.

Method of Evaluation and Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Attendance       15-25%
Performance      50-60%
Written          20-30%

Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 - 100%
  B = 80 -  89%
  C = 70 -  79%
  D = 60 -  69%
  F –  0 -  59%

Caveats:

None

Student Responsibilities:

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.

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