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Revised, 7/1/18
Bergen Community College
Division of Business, Arts and Social Science
Department of Performing Arts
Course Syllabus
MUS 242 Class Piano IV
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Course Description: This course is a continuation of Class Piano 3 and is designed to
develop advanced piano skills in technique, sight-reading, transposition, harmonization
styles, and improvisation. Included is the study of piano literature from diverse musical
styles. Prerequisites: MUS 241. Co-requisites: none. 1 lecture, 1 lab, 1 credit
Student Learning Objectives and Assessment:
As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to:
Learning Objective Assessment
1. Demonstrate proper piano technique
through the study of all scales in 4 octaves,
arpeggios and triads in 4 octaves and
advanced chord progressions using both
hands all using proper hand position and
technique.
Performance Test & Quiz
In class exercises
2. Apply appropriate harmonization to
melodies using chord symbols, figured bass,
transposition and vocal accompaniment
while harmonizing a folk melody.
Performance Test & Quiz
In class exercises
3. Memorize and perform advanced pieces
from the repertoire.
Performance Test & Quiz
In class exercises
4. Demonstrate the ability to sight-read
advanced pieces including choral piece
accompaniment, SATB choral parts,
chorales, hymns and 3 and 4 part scores in a
variety of clefs.
Performance Test & Quiz
In class exercises
5. Discover piano repertoire from a variety
of musical genres and styles.
Performance Test & Quiz
In class exercises
Textbook Requirements:
Alfred’s Adult Piano Book 4 by Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick
Lethco.
Students should come to each class prepared with books, handouts, pencils and blank
staff paper. They are required to access the course Moodle site.
Evaluation:
Students are expected to attend all classes. Attendance is 25% of the final grade. Each
class attended will be calculated as .83 point toward the final grade. (.83 X 30 = 24.9) If a
student is 20 minutes late for class, or leaves class early, attendance is forfeited for that
day.
Attendance 25 % (please read the above information)
Quizzes 25%
Midterm 25%
Final 25%
Assignment details and grading rubrics will be posted on the Moodle site.
90-100 = A 86-89 = B+ 80-85 = B 76-79 = C+ 70 - 75 = C 65-69 = D
E =Unofficial Withdrawal W =Official Withdrawal INC=Incomplete 0–64 = F
Any work turned in late from the original due date shall be deducted by one letter grade.
Two letter grades shall be deducted after the second week from the due date, and three
letter grades after the third week from the original due date. There are no make-up
examinations unless approved in advance by the instructor.
BCC Attendance Policy:
All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in
which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be
determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in
writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for
administrative and counseling purposes. Students will be evaluated on attendance and
participation in class using the following criteria: consistent attendance; evidence of
studying text and assignments; completed daily assignments; quality classroom
responses. Each class can potentially count as .837 points towards the possible 20% score
for attendance and participation. A letter grade totaling 20% of the final grade will be
determined by the instructor based upon the aforementioned criteria.
Bergen Community College Academic Policies:
Bergen Community College is committed to academic integrity – the honest, fair and
continuing pursuit of knowledge, free from fraud or deception. Please review the college
catalogue or student handbook for further information on this topic. Bergen Community
College has adopted an internal grievance procedure to provide for prompt and equitable
resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by federal regulation
implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (ADA). Please review the college catalogue for
further information on this topic.
Bergen Community College is committed to providing its students and employees with
an academic and work environment free from sexual harassment or discrimination. Please
review the policy prohibiting sexual harassment in the college catalog. Please review the
statement on acceptable use of BCC technology in the college catalog. Faculty hold 3
office hours per week, and as requested by students, by appointment. Students are
encouraged to seek out their faculty member for academic needs.
Student and Faculty Support Services:
• The Distance Learning Office – for any problems you may have accessing your
online courses Room C-334 201-612-5581 psimms@bergen.edu
• Smarthinking Tutorial Service On Line at:
www.bergen.edu/library/learning/tutor/smart/index.asp The Tutoring Center
Room L-125 201-447-7908
• The Writing Center Room L-125 201-447-7908
• The Online Writing Lab (OWL) On Line at: www.bergen.edu/owl
• The Office of Specialized Services (for Students with Disabilities) Room S-131
201-612-5270 www.bergen.edu/oss
• The Sidney Silverman Library – Reference Desk Room L-226 201-447-7436
Course Outline:
The following outline may be revised at the discretion of the instructor. Specific readings
and written assignments will be shared during class meetings and posted on the course
Moodle site.
WEEK TOPIC LEARNING
OUTCOMES
ADDRESSED
1 Course Introduction and Overview
Review of all scales, arpeggios and cadences
1, 3, 4, 5
2 Continue with mastery of all scales Major and
minor
Begin folk song in right hand in all keys
Sight reading vocal accompaniment
Solo repertoire assignment
1, 3, 4, 5
3 Continue with mastery of all scales Major and
minor
Begin folk song in right hand in all keys
Harmonizing with figured bass and chord
symbols
Solo repertoire assignment
1, 3, 4, 5
4 Scale Practice
Folk song in all keys with added left-hand
accompaniment
Continuing with harmonization
Repertoire piece
1, 3, 4, 5
5 Repertoire piece
Addition of Accompaniment Piece
Memorization Skills
Sight reading in multiple clefs
1, 3, 4, 5
6 Midterm Preparation
All scales, arpeggios and cadences
Performance of Repertoire- soon ad
accompaniment pieces
1, 3, 4, 5
7 Midterm Examination 1, 3, 4, 5
8 Continuing to practice scales and arpeggios
Harmonizing a folk tune
Solo repertoire
1, 3, 4, 5
9 Scales, arpeggios 1-5
Introduction to transposition
Sight-reading and playing SATB
10 Scales and arpeggios
Sight reading Hymn and Chorales in 3 and 4
Parts
Practicing and memorizing solo repertoire
1-5
11 Scales and arpeggios
Continuing with harmonization
Practicing and memorizing solo and
accompaniment repertoire
1-5
12 Scales and arpeggios
Continuing with harmonization
Practicing and memorizing solo and
accompaniment repertoire
Sight Reading
1-5
13 Mock Juries 1-5
14 Mock Juries 1-5
15 Final Examination nad Performances 1-5