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Piano
Pedagogy Area
The
Piano Pedagogy Area offers a number of undergraduate and graduate
courses (see below), and a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance
and Pedagogy.
Please contact the Piano Pedagogy coordinator, Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi (alejandro.cremaschi@colorado.edu)
for information.
Courses
offered in piano pedagogy
Undergraduate
courses
MUSC
3345 (2). Piano Pedagogy 1.
Discusses
teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures of elementary piano
teaching. Examines and evaluates methods and materials. Studies
practical aspects with which the private teacher is concerned. Includes
segment on teaching with technology. Offered fall of even-numbered
years.
MUSC
3355 (2). Piano Pedagogy 2.
Materials
and techniques for teaching piano with a focus on the intermediate
level student. Includes a segment on technological tools for teaching.
Offered only in spring of odd-numbered years.
MUSC
3445 (1). Practicum in Piano Teaching: Elementary Level
Provides
practical experience teaching piano at the elementary and early
intermediate levels under faculty supervision.
Graduate
courses
MUSC
5305 (2). Piano Pedagogy Group Techniques
Discusses
materials and techniques for teaching beginning piano students of
various ages in class settings. Includes a segment on technological
tools. Special attention given to adult classes.
MUSC
5315 (2). Piano Pedagogy: Intermediate Literature
Surveys
repertoire for intermediate and early advanced level piano students and
discusses teaching techniques. Explores issues relevant to the advanced
performer, such as handling of performance anxiety, physical and
psychological well-being, advanced technique, etc.
MUSC
5215 (1). Studies in Piano Teaching
Studies
the practical aspects and techniques for teaching piano at the
intermediate and advanced levels in pre-college and college settings,
as well as teaching group piano at the college level. Provides
practical experience under faculty supervision.
MUSC
5345. Research: Piano Literature and Pedagogy
Looks
at individual or group research related to piano pedagogy or literature
for piano. This course is used as a topics seminar course.
Master
of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Click
here for program
description.
The
Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy program prepares
competent piano teachers conversant with the soundest educational
approaches and technologies, and capable of teaching children,
adolescents and adults in private studios, preparatory music schools
and colleges. Additionally the program trains pianists capable of
performing at a professional level.
By
the end of their studies the students will have attained the following
competencies:
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Skills in teaching music through piano to children, adolescents and
adults at the elementary, pre-college and college levels
- Skills
in teaching class piano and keyboard skills to college students in
group settings
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Ability to plan and sequence a piano curriculum which includes the
development of musicality, technical, functional and creative skills
for diverse ages
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Knowledge of a broad range of educational materials at the elementary,
intermediate and advanced levels
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Knowledge and experience using instructional technology such as
electronic pianos, piano laboratory systems, computer software and
hardware, and communication tools such as Powerpoint, LCD projectors
and Web pages
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Appropriate written communication skills for the creation of research
papers, essays and preparation of articles and reviews for magazine
publication
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Presentation skills appropriate to professional conferences and lecture
recitals
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A high level of performance skills across a wide variety of styles
Practical
teaching experience
Students
majoring in pedagogy have a large array of practical teaching
opportunities to choose from. These include supervised teaching of
adults individually and in groups through CU's Continuing Education
department, and supervised teaching of pre-college students through a
partnership between the College of Music and the Boulder Arts Academy,
a local community music school.
Teaching
Assistantships
Teaching
assistantships are available on competitive basis. All applicants are
automatically considered for assistantships. As part of the TA duties,
students are in charge of teaching college-level class piano under
supervision. Full assistantships cover the cost of tuition, and include
an additional stipend. For more information about assistantships and
financial aid, visit the College's website at
http://www.colorado.edu/music
Technology
The
use and study of instructional technology is one of the strengths of
the program. Students in the program acquire experience using MIDI,
electronic keyboards and computer software and hardware, as well as the
knowledge to develop and create technological instructional tools.
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