Intermediate Piano Pedagogy

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy program is for pianists who want to teach intermediate piano students. Classes offered include learning various methods, techniques, repertoire, skills, style and musicianship necessary to teach piano effectively.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Offered At
Mesa
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5749N
Total credits required
15
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2018
Admissions criteria

None

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Compare and contrast the characteristics and styles of the music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods.
  2. Analyze, practice and perform solo and ensemble piano pieces to enhance performance skills and techniques.
  3. Analyze, compare, and evaluate intermediate through early advanced piano teaching techniques, methods and repertoire.
  4. Analyze, practice, develop and perform basic jazz piano skills, including chord construction, chord voicing, accompanying and solo piano arrangements.
  5. Analyze, practice, develop and perform sight-reading skills, ensemble playing and accompanying.
  6. Analyze, develop and demonstrate techniques for third semester level private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature and performance.
  7. Describe the key events, accomplishments and innovations relating to keyboard literature in music history and music literature to 1750.
  8. Analyze, develop and demonstrate techniques for fourth semester level private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature and performance.

Prerequisite

Certificate of Completion in Beginning Piano Pedagogy (5743)

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MHL140 or
MHL242		 Survey of Music History or Music History and Literature 1750 to Present HU or HU 3
MUP123AA Studio Class/Piano Two semesters of the course is required. May be repeated for credit RC 0.5
MUP141 Intermediate Piano Pedagogy RC 2
MUP181 Chamber Music Ensembles Two semesters of the course is required. May be repeated for credit RC 1
MUP202AD Private Instruction: Piano May be repeated for credit RC 2

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MUP123AA Studio Class/Piano Two semesters of the course is required. May be repeated for credit. RC 0.5
MUP166 Jazz Piano I RC 1
MUP181 Chamber Music Ensembles Two semesters of the course is required. May be repeated for credit. RC 1
MUP241 Piano Artistry RC 2
MUP252AD Private Instruction: Piano May be repeated for credit RC 2
Course Area Key
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • RC = Required Course
Disclaimer

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=125904).

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