UT Dallas Syllabus For Musi2317.001.10f Taught by Mary Medrick (Mam017200)
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UT Dallas Provost's Technology GroupSyllabus Fall 2010
MUSI 2317 --- Piano I
Sec 001: MW 1:00 – 2:15 Sec. 002: MW 2:30 – 3:45
Professor Contact Information: Mary Medrick, Office Hours MW 12-1 and by appointment;
[email protected], JO 4.638, 972-883-2754
Course Pre-requisites: none
Course Description:
This class is designed for the beginner or the student with minimal training in music. Because the course is for
college level students, the lessons in basic theory and keyboard technique will progress rapidly. A variety of
resources will be made available for individual study, including online listening materials, music dictionaries and
theory software. Students will select individual pieces to prepare for in-class performances and may be asked to
participate in campus recitals. For practice, students will have access to the keyboard lab and several other rooms on
campus with acoustic pianos. Class time will consist of lecture, demonstration, discussion, group exercises, coaching
and performance.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate understanding of musical notation, and will recognize and construct major scales and
major/minor triads.
2. Students will demonstrate effective piano technique and basic interpretive skills through performance of assigned
exercises and musical pieces.
Required Textbooks and Materials: 1. Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein; 2) a music anthology
to be chosen by the second week of the semester; 3. a 3-ring Binder for handouts
Suggested Course Materials: Students may wish to purchase additional books of music or exercises, including
the Hanon Exercises (any edition). Free websites, such as www.musictheory.net or www.thepracticespot.com may
provide music reading drills. Specialized materials may be found online or through Nadine’s Music Manor, corner
of 15th and Independence (Waterview) in Plano.
Grading Policy: Grades: attendance/participation (25%), written assignments and quizzes (25%),
Preparation of individual projects and assigned exercises (30%), final performance and exam (20%).
Course & Instructor Policies: Attendance and class participation are required. Students will be expected to
arrive on time and begin individual warmups before the group exercises. A minimum of 6 hrs. per week will be
needed for practice outside of class time. Each student will complete a minimum of 3 pieces during the semester;
Final performance is one piece played on Fall Festival or all 3 pieces prepared for a jury performance. All pieces are
selected in consultation with the instructor. Makeup quizzes will only be given for excused absences, according to
university policy. No cell phones or other distractions are allowed in class.
Course Syllabus Page 1
Assignments & Calendar: Reading and theory assignments to be completed by the date listed.
M Aug 23 Syllabus and planning; Rhythm and fingering exercises
W Aug 25 Rhythm drills, keyboard exercises; Tour facilities PTC: 3-10
M Aug 30 Group exercises; Select Project #1
W Sep 1 PLAYING QUIZ on Melodies PTC: 11-18
M Sep 6 LABOR DAY
W Sep 8 Quiz #1
M Sep 13 Fingering and Problem Solving PTC: 19-26
W Sep 15 Workshop Project #1
M Sep 20 Replay Project #1 PTC: 27-34
W Sep 22 New Exercises: Begin Scales
M Sep 27 Catch up day; Select Project #2 Deadline
W Sep 29 Catch up day
M Oct 4 Lecture: Musical Styles PTC: 35-42
W Oct 6 Quiz #2
M Oct 11 More scales, etc. Work on P #2 PTC: 59-62
W Oct 13 Technique Review, balance and control, Pedal
M Oct 18 Harmony Studies PTC: 43-46
W Oct 20 Triad Spellings, Arpeggios
M Oct 25 Performances Project #2 PTC: 47-52
W Oct 27 Deadline to select Project #3;
M Nov 1 Lecture: Articulations/Dynamics PTC: 53-58
W Nov 3 Quiz #3: All the Italian terms
M Nov 8 Advanced Rhythms PTC: 63-64
W Nov 10 In-class Performances Project #3
M Nov 15 Problem Solving PTC: 68, 71-72
W Nov 17 Workshop
M Nov 22 Harmonic Progressions
W Nov 24 Workshop: deadline to perform Project 3 (HOLIDAY WEEKEND)
M Nov 29 Prepare for Fall Festival
W Dec 1 Review Festival performances
M Dec 6 Last Class Day
FALL FESTIVAL: Sat. Dec. 4 Performance Schedule TBA
JURY performances will be at a time TBA.
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE: Ana Cervantes Recital, Oct. 28 + Fall Festival Class Performance
Students will be required to write concert reports on 2 events during the semester. Guidelines will
be distributed in class.
To review university policies and procedures, read:
http://provost.utdallas.edu/home/syllabus-policies-and-procedures-text
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.
