Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: MUSP-2103- Section: 01 Commercial Class Piano

Instructor Information
Instructor	Caleb Fontenot
E-mail	fontenotco@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137-D Hours: F 12pm - 3pm
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Development of keyboard skills for commercial music majors. Includes selected chord progressions and scales, modal harmony, and extensive use of the ii-V7-I progression with appropriate keyboard voicing.
Prerequisites	MUSI 1181, MUSI 1182
Learning Outcomes	A. Demonstrates a professional tone quality by playing with proper piano posture and technique. (PSLO 1) B. Demonstrates a secure and accurate rhythm for the style of music being performed. (PSLO 1) C. Demonstrates pitch accuracy. (PSLO 1) D. Demonstrates dynamic levels that are appropriate for the style of music being performed. (PSLO 1) E. Demonstrates phrasing that is appropriate for the style of music being performed. (PSLO 1) F. Performs correct notes as required. (PSLO 1) G. Performs music from memory. (PSLO 1) H. Demonstrate proficiency in chord playing and chart reading. (PSLO 1) I. Perform scale techniques, repertoire and basic improvisation skills, produce five finger patterns in major and minor keys, play major and minor scales in selected keys, construct and play chords of different qualities, harmonize a melody, perform selected compositions. (PSLO 1) J. Demonstrates a commitment to the profession with attendance, persistence in the program, and timeliness to classes, rehearsals, and performances. (PSLO 4 )
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO 1: Applies commercial music performance techniques to professional practice. PSLO 2: Applies commercial music performance skill to support sound engineering practice. PSLO 3: Applies basic music industry principles to professional practice. PSLO 4: Demonstrates professional behavior as characterized by a commitment to the profession.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. The Pop Piano Book by Mark Harrison, Hal Leonard Corporation (1993) ISBN: 0-7935-9878-8
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course/Syllabus introduction; Rhythmic concepts and how they are used in music notation with commercial piano. Exercise time signature “feels” with rhythmic drills. Week 2: Cont. Rhythmic concepts with rhythmic drills. Week 3: Study all tertian and some extended scale forms (major/3 versions of minor/modes/pentatonic/blues/etc.). Review all triad qualities and diatonic relationships. Week 4: Diatonic triads and four-voice chords review through scale forms. Week 5: Study of triads through inversions and voice leading. Introduce creating and using triad-over-root chords. Introduce all four-voice qualities. Week 6: Four-part chords, their inversions with voice leading. Creating and using four-voice chords over roots. Week 7: Review for mid-term (chapters 1-10) Week 8: Mid-term exam of scales/3 and 4-part chords/over-root chords Week 9: Chapter 11 the Pop Ballad/Chapter 13 New Age Week 10: Chapter 12 Pop-Rock and Hard Rock styles/Chapter 16 Country & Country-Rock Week 11: Chapter 14 R’n’B Ballad Week 12: Chapter 15 R’n’B Funk Week 13: Chapter 17 Slow Gospel Week 14: Chapter 18 Fast Gospel Week 15: Final Exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Course/Syllabus introduction; Rhythmic concepts and how they are used in music notation with commercial piano. Exercise time signature “feels” with rhythmic drills. Week 2: Cont. Rhythmic concepts with rhythmic drills. Workbook Assignments 1 - 2 due Week 3: Study all tertian and some extended scale forms (major/3 versions of minor/modes/pentatonic/blues/etc.). Review all triad qualities and diatonic relationships. Week 4: Diatonic triads and four-voice chords review through scale forms. Workbook Assignments 3 - 4 due Week 5: Study of triads through inversions and voice leading. Introduce creating and using triad-over-root chords. Introduce all four-voice qualities. Workbook Assignments 5 - 6 due Week 6: Four-part chords, their inversions with voice leading. Creating and using four-voice chords over roots. Workbook Assignments 7 - 8 due Week 7: Review for mid-term (chapters 1-10) Week 8: Mid-term exam. Workbook Assignments 9 - 10 due Week 9: Chapter 11 the Pop Ballad/Chapter 13 New Age Prepared Repertoire Pop due Week 10: Chapter 12 Pop-Rock and Hard Rock styles/Chapter 16 Country & Country-Rock Prepared Repertoire New Age due Week 11: Chapter 14 R’n’B Ballad Prepared Repertoire Country/Country-Rock due Week 12: Chapter 15 R’n’B Funk Prepared Repertoire R'n'B due Week 13: Chapter 17 Slow Gospel Week 14: Chapter 18 Fast Gospel Prepared Repertoire Gospel due Week 15: Final Exam
Final Exam Date	December 8, 2021 - 9:0 AM   Through  December 8, 2021 - 9:50 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Class Attendance 10% Prepared Repertoire 35% Workbook Assignments 20% Mid-term Exam 15% Final Exam 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	*Keyboard Lab Policy - The equipment in the keyboard lab must always be treated with respect and care. Headphones should be used at all times and an acceptable volume level must be maintained. Please notify the instructor immediately if there is a problem with the equipment. Students who show disregard for the instruments/equipment will be asked to leave the class session and will be counted as absent for the day. In addition, a grade of "zero" will be recorded for any assignments/quizzes that are due that day. Any further violation of this policy will result in the student being dropped from the class at the instructor's discretion.
Attendance Policy	This is a 1 credit course that is required to meet 2 and a half hours per week. You get one "free" absence before your tardies/absences start to count against your grade in the "Attendance" category. After that, each absence deducts two percentage points from your final grade (max of 10). Three tardies will count as one absence.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.