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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSI-2181 (Section: 01, CRN: 92895) Piano Class Inst III |
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| Instructor | Caleb Fontenot | ||||||||
| fontenotco@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6520 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137D | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Thursday 9a-3p | ||||||||
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| Course Information | |||||||||
| Description | Intermediate class instruction of keyboard technique. | ||||||||
| Required 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 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | none | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| 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 ) |
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| 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: 'Hanon' technical exercises and Chapter 11 the Pop BalladChapter 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 |
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| 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. 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: 'Hanon' technical exercises and Chapter 11 the Pop BalladChapter 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 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 11, 2024 - 12:00 PM Through December 11, 2024 - 1:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
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| 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 2 credit course that is required to meet 3 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. | ||||||||
| Additional Information | none | ||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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