PIA: Piano

PIA 101. Piano Minor Private Lesson. 1 Credit.

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PIA 102. Piano Minor Private Lesson. 1 Credit.

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PIA 111. Piano Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 112. Piano Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 130. Music for Piano. 3 Credits.

An introductory course in the history and appreciation of keyboard literature from the 16th to the 20th century. This is a basic course for nonmusic majors. Not open to music majors.

PIA 141. Advanced Piano Private Lesson (B.M.). 3 Credits.

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PIA 142. Advanced Piano Private Lesson (B.M.). 3 Credits.

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PIA 150. Piano Class I. 1 Credit.

The first course in the series of two for non-keyboard majors. The study of the piano and the foundational principles of proper and effective piano performance and pedagogy.

PIA 151. Piano Class II. 1 Credit.

The second course in the series of piano study for non-keyboard majors. A continuation of the development of the foundational principles of proper and effective piano performance and pedagogy.

PIA 181. Class Piano for Non-Music Majors. 1 Credit.

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Repeatable for credit.

PIA 191. Piano Class (Minor). 0.5 Credits.

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PIA 192. Piano Class (Minor). 0.5 Credits.

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PIA 199. Piano Transfer Credits. 0.5-3 Credits.

Transfer Credits

Repeatable for credit.

PIA 201. Piano Minor Private Lesson. 1 Credit.

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PIA 202. Piano Minor Private Lesson. 1 Credit.

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PIA 211. Piano Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 223. Classroom Piano Skills-Inst/Vocal. 0.5 Credits.

Class instruction once per week in minor performance area for vocal music education majors.

PIA 233. Classroom Piano Skills. 1 Credit.

Class instruction once per week in rote song harmonization, transposition, patriotic songs, and sight reading on electronic keyboards for music education piano majors.

PIA 235. Keyboard Repertoire. 0.5 Credits.

A weekly performance class for sophomore music education keyboard majors.

Repeatable for credit.

PIA 241. Advanced Piano Private Lesson (B.M.). 3 Credits.

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PIA 242. Advanced Piano Private Lesson (B.M.). 3 Credits.

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PIA 271. Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 291. Piano Class. 1 Credit.

Activity Course

PIA 292. Piano Class. 1 Credit.

Activity Course

PIA 311. Piano Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 330. Jazz Keyboard Improvisation. 1 Credit.

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PIA 334. Keyboard Accompanying. 1 Credit.

Class instruction once per week in accompanying, score reading, popular music, and sight reading for vocal music education majors.

PIA 340. Advanced Jazz Keyboard Improvisation. 1 Credit.

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Repeatable for credit.

PIA 350. Piano Class for Keyboard Majors. 1 Credit.

This course is designed for keyboard majors and the study of the piano and the foundational principles of proper and effective piano performance and pedagogy.

PIA 371. Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 405. Accompanying (Vocal). 3 Credits.

Performance of the vocal accompanying literature from all periods; performance and reading sessions in class.

PIA 406. Accompanying (Instrumental). 3 Credits.

Performance of the instrumental accompanying literature from all periods; emphasis on the sonata literature; performance and reading sessions in class.

PIA 412. Piano Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 424. Baroque & Classical Keyboard Literature. 3 Credits.

This course is a survey of the development of keyboard literature during the early Baroque through the Classical period, starting with instruments like the Hydraulis and Exchiquier, and following keyboard music from the late Renaissance all the way to the cusp of the Romantic period in the works of late Beethoven.

Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis (select both)

PIA 425. Romantic Piano Literature. 3 Credits.

This course is a survey of the development of piano literature during the Romantic period in Europe, from the early to late 19th century. Students will be focusing on analysis of piano styles of Mendelssohn, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Faure, and Tchaikovsky.

Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis (select both)

PIA 426. 20th and 21st Century Piano Literature. 3 Credits.

This course is intended to introduce a cross section of the broad range of styles and ‘isms’ in piano music from the 20th into the 21st century.

PIA 428. The Music Of Chopin. 3 Credits.

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PIA 441. Advanced Piano Private Lesson (B.M.). 3 Credits.

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PIA 443. Keyboard Ensemble. 0.5-1 Credits.

The course is designed to prepare the student to perform a variety of repertoire, styles, and mediums with competence and musicianship necessary in a keyboard chamber music setting.

PIA 450. Group Piano Pedagogy. 3 Credits.

Procedures and materials for group piano instruction. Emphasis on developing comprehensive musicianship through an interwoven study of literature, musical analysis, technique, improvisation, ear training, harmony, transposition, and sight reading. Includes practicum in group piano instruction.

PIA 451. Piano Pedagogy I. 3 Credits.

An in-depth study of materials available to the studio piano teacher for the elementary levels. Discussions include different methods, technique, harmony, ear training, and sight reading. Includes practicum in individual instruction.

PIA 452. Piano Pedagogy II. 3 Credits.

An in-depth study of repertoire and materials available to the studio piano teacher for the intermediate levels. Discussion of related concerns such as memorization, practice techniques, developing technique through literature, principles of fingering, and sight reading. Includes practicum in individual instruction.

PIA 453. Selected Topics In Piano Pedagogy. 3 Credits.

Further exploration of the goals and objectives of piano study through presentation of selected topics and continued practicum in individual instruction.

PIA 454. Piano Tuning & Repair. 3 Credits.

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PIA 455. Internship In Piano Tuning & Repair. 3 Credits.

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PIA 471. Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 472. Private Lesson. 1.5 Credits.

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PIA 473. Advanced Keyboard Lesson. 2 Credits.

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PIA 474. Advanced Keyboard Lesson. 2 Credits.

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