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Curriculum Change Proposal

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Proposal Title: Changes to Piano Pedagogy Sequence Steve Wilson, Department of Music Chair I have read the enclosed proposal and approve this proposal on behalf of the department. Signature Date Crystal Herman, College of Liberal Arts Curriculum Committee Chairperson I have read the enclosed documents and approve the proposal on behalf of the college curriculum committee. Signature Date Denis O’Hearn, College of Liberal Arts Dean I have read the enclosed documents and approve the proposal on behalf of the college. I certify that the necessary funds will be allocated by the college in support of this proposal. Signature Date Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Council Action: Approved Returned to the College Date of Action Report: Signature, Chairman Date

09/24/2018

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM CHANGE MEMO

Date: September 10, 2018 From: Charles Francis Leinberger, Professor, Department of Music Through: Steve Wilson, Chair, Department of Music Through: Denis O’Hearn, Dean, College of Liberal Arts To: Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Proposal Title: Changes to Piano Pedagogy Sequence Based on the recommendation of the Piano Area coordinator, the faculty of the Department of Music is proposing the following changes: Piano Pedagogy has recently been offered as a single course, MUSE 4394, a course that is taken twice by students in the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance with a Concentration in Keyboard, and three times by students with a Concentration in Keyboard Pedagogy. However, the content of the second and third semesters is progressively more advanced than MUSE 4394. The Piano Area Coordinator has recommended that Piano Pedagogy become a three-semester sequence, each course with a unique number, to accurately reflect this sequence. This also will prevent students from inadvertently enrolling in the wrong semester of the sequence. Attachments:

Course Change Form for MUSE 4394 Course Add Form for MUSE 4395 Course Add Form for MUSE 4396 New Catalog Copy, with Track Changes Syllabi for MUSE 4394, MUSE 4395, and MUSE 4396

Course Change Form Subject Prefix MUSE Course Number 4394 Title: Piano Pedagogy Directions: List all items that are being changed in a from/to format:

Change From To

Title Piano Pedagogy Piano Pedagogy I

Description

Materials and methods for beginning, elementary, intermediate, and advanced piano students. Emphasis on both class and private instruction. Observation and internship included. May be repeated for credit.

Methods and materials for beginners and elementary piano students. Introduction to learning theories, the business of piano teaching, and teaching with technology. Emphasis on individual teaching. Observation and practicum included.

Major Restriction MUSB,MUSE,MUSK,MUSO,MUSP

MUSP

Classification Restriction None SO, JR, SR

Rationale for Changing the Course

Piano Pedagogy has been offered as a three-semester sequence, but all under the same number and title. MUSE 4394 will be the first of three Piano Pedagogy courses, along with new courses Piano Pedagogy II and Piano Pedagogy III, each with its own course number    

Course Add Form Course Information

Subject Prefix and # MUSE 4395 TCCN (If applicable) Title (29 characters or fewer): Piano Pedagogy II Dept. Administrative Code CIP Code 50.0912.00 Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG Will this course be taught during a part of term in addition to a full 16-week term? NO If so, what term length will this course be taught in? (e.g., 8 weeks) How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times): 1 Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N): No Grading Mode: __X___ Standard _____ Pass/Fail _____ Audit Description (600 characters maximum): Methods and materials for intermediate and advanced piano students. Study of the great pianists and pedagogues, the business of piano teaching, and teaching with technology. Emphasis on group and individual teaching. Observation and practicum included. Contact Hours (per week): 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Other Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Underline all types of instruction which reflect how the course should be scheduled in Banner.):

A Lecture H Thesis B Laboratory I Dissertation C Practicum K Lecture/Lab Combined D Seminar O Discussion or Review (Study Skills) E Independent Study P Specialized Instruction F Private Lesson Q Student Teaching

Equivalent Courses

Course Number

MUSE 4395

Prerequisite Course(s)

Course Number Concurrent Enrollment Permitted? (Y/N)

Minimum Grade Required

MUSE 4394 No C

Corequisite Course(s):

Course Number

Restrictions Indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:

Restriction Yes/No

Departmental Approval No

Restriction Yes/No Test Name Minimum Score Placement Test No

Restriction Yes/No Majors Permitted Major Yes MUSP

Restriction Yes/No Classes Permitted Classification Y SO, JR, SR

Rationale for Adding the Course

Piano Pedagogy has been offered as a three-semester sequence, but all under the same number and title. MUSE 4395 will be the second of three Piano Pedagogy courses, each with its own course number

Course Add Form Course Information

Subject Prefix and # MUSE 4396 TCCN (If applicable) Title (29 characters or fewer): Piano Pedagogy III Dept. Administrative Code CIP Code 50.0912.00 Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG Will this course be taught during a part of term in addition to a full 16-week term? NO If so, what term length will this course be taught in? (e.g., 8 weeks) How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times): 1 Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N): No Grading Mode: __X___ Standard _____ Pass/Fail _____ Audit Description (600 characters maximum): Intense practicum on teaching. Emphasis on the artistry of teaching individual, group piano, and master classes. The business and professional aspects of piano teaching. Contact Hours (per week): 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0 Other Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Underline all types of instruction which reflect how the course should be scheduled in Banner.):

A Lecture H Thesis B Laboratory I Dissertation C Practicum K Lecture/Lab Combined D Seminar O Discussion or Review (Study Skills) E Independent Study P Specialized Instruction F Private Lesson Q Student Teaching

Equivalent Courses

Course Number

MUSE 4396

Prerequisite Course(s)

Course Number Concurrent Enrollment Permitted? (Y/N)

Minimum Grade Required

MUSE 4395 No C

Corequisite Course(s):

Course Number

Restrictions Indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:

Restriction Yes/No

Departmental Approval No

Restriction Yes/No Test Name Minimum Score Placement Test No

Restriction Yes/No Majors Permitted Major Yes MUSP

Restriction Yes/No Classes Permitted Classification Y SO, JR, SR

Rationale for Adding the Course

Piano Pedagogy has been offered as a three-semester sequence, but all under the same number and title. MUSE 4396 will be the third of three Piano Pedagogy courses, each with its own course number

University of Texas at El Paso Music Department

MUSE 4394 Piano Pedagogy I

Dr. Oscar Macchioni (subject to changes)

Office: 438 FFA Music – 747-7817

Email: omacchioni@utep.edu

UTEP webpage: http://utminers.utep.edu/omacchioni

Personal: www.oscarmacchioni.net

Class meeting: MWF 11:30-12:20, in room 443, Piano Lab. Possible meetings are going to be held in other

classrooms or private teacher’s studios.

Text books required:

Professional Piano Teaching Vol 1, by Jeanine M. Jacobson

Various piano methods. I’ll provide you with sampler packages generously donated by some publishers

that include collections of the following beginner methods: Piano Adventures, Hal Leonard,

Succeeding with the Masters, Harris Piano Classics, and various Alfred’s books

On reserve in the main Library and Music Library:

Etudes for Piano Teachers Reflections on the Teacher's Art, by Stewart Gordon

The Well Tempered Keyboard Teacher, Second Edition, by Uszler, Gordon, and McBride Smith.

How to Teach Piano Successfully, Third Editions, by James Bastien

Creative Piano Teaching, Third Edition, by Lyke, Enoch and Haydon

Guide to the Pianist’s Repertoire by Maurice Hinson

Course Description This course is the first of a two-semester track (Piano Pedagogy Majors are required to take Piano

Pedagogy III (Intensive/Advance Practicum). It is designed to study the different areas of piano

teaching, learning theories, repertoire, and methods; as well as the incorporation of technology in

teaching. This first semester will focus on learning and reviewing piano methods for beginner students,

the introduction to learning techniques, and the use of technology. Observation and practice teaching

for beginners. This course is also available for graduate credits.

Course Goal To provide the students with the knowledge of keyboard pedagogy, methods, and learning theories.

Students will be exposed to traditional and new approaches in teaching piano privately and/or in group

settings, as well as the latest technology applied in music teaching. Surveys of various teaching

materials will be examined with an emphasis in the analysis of musical and technical elements and

musicianship. There will be visits to local piano teacher studios to observe teaching situations and to

talk about the business of teaching privately. Practice of teaching will follow.

Attendance

Attendance is required and will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting.

Absences: you are allowed to have 3 unexcused absences during the semester. Your grade will be

dropped 3% for every unexcused absence beyond the 3 allowed.

Each tardy will be considered ½ absence

Excused absences should be notified to the instructor in advance, if possible at all, and followed by

a note from the Music Department’s Chair, Dean of the college, or doctor.

Attendance is required for all examinations. No make-ups will be given unless the instructor is

notified in advance or provided with a note from the Music Department’s Chair, Dean of the

college, or doctor. Attendance to Final Examination is mandatory. An absence in final

examination will result in failing the class.

Grades:

Your grade will be based on your attendance, required readings, assignments, and examinations

calculated as follow:

Assignments (Lab): 50 points total

Tests (2): 40 points, 20 points each

Final Portfolio: 10 points

Points: 100 - 90 %=A; 89.9 - 80 %=B; 79.9 - 70 %=C; 69.9 - 60 %=D; 59.9 - 50%= F

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Concealed Carry: http://sa.utep.edu/campuscarry/

The Texas Department of Public Safety defines a concealed handgun as a handgun, the presence of which is not

openly discernible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person. This same definition is utilized at UTEP.

At all times, the handgun must be on or about the license holder’s body or secured and concealed safely. An

individual’s right to carry a concealed handgun is governed by specific legislative and institutional requirements.

If you see any individual on campus with a handgun or other type of weapon, call the University Police at 747-

5611 or dial 911 University Police will respond and resolve the situation appropriately. Violations of the

concealed carry policy will be adjudicated through the campus conduct process and/or the legal system.

What is concealed carry?

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MUSE 4394 Piano Pedagogy II Spring 2017 Dr. Oscar Macchioni (subject to changes)

Office: room 438 FFA Music. Tel 747-7817

Email: omacchioni@utep.edu

UTEP webpage: http://utminers.utep.edu/omacchioni

Personal: www.oscarmacchioni.net

Class meeting: MWF 11:30-12:20 in the Digital Keyboard Lab room 443.

Text books required (Available at the Bookstore):

“Famous Pianist and Their Techniques,” by Reginal R. Gerig, New Edition, 2007.

Collection of Intermediate and Advance repertoire TBA.

Other books:

“The Well Tempered Keyboard Teacher,” by Uszler, Gordon, and McBride Smith.

(On Reserve Music Library)

“Professional Piano Teaching,” by Jeanine M. Jacobson.

“The Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature,” by Jane Magrath.

“Practical Piano Pedagogy,” by Martha baker-Jordan.

“The Craft of Piano Playing,” by Alan Fraser. DVD and/or book.

Course description

This course is designed to present and explore various aspects of the piano teaching profession,

including the study of repertoire, techniques and methods, and the business of teaching piano

for the Intermediate and Advance student including the use of technology in teaching. This

second semester will focus on reviewing piano methods and literature for Intermediate and

Advance students, and Group Piano as well; the study of the great piano pedagogues; great

pianists; continue with basic studio business; and students teaching and observations. The

study and practice of “teaching commands,” and “critique.”

Course Goal:

To provide the students with knowledge of keyboard pedagogy, methods and learning theories.

Students will be exposed to traditional and new approaches in teaching piano privately and in a

group setting, as well as the latest technology applied to music teaching. Survey of various

teaching materials will be examined with an emphasis on the analysis of musical and technical

elements, and musicianship. There will be weekly private lesson observations to local piano

teacher’s studios and the college level starting in February.

Attendance

Attendance is required and will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting.

Absences: you are allowed to have 3 unexcused absences during the semester. Your grade will be

dropped 3% points for every unexcused absence beyond the 3 allowed.

Each tardy will be considered 1/2 absence

Excused absences should be, if possible at all, notified to the instructor in advance, and followed by a

note from the Music Department’s Chair, Dean of the college, or doctor.

Attendance is required for all examinations. No make-ups will be given unless the instructor is notified

in advance or provided with a note from the Music Department’s Chair, Dean of the college, or doctor.

Attendance to Final Examination is mandatory. An absence in the final examination will result in

failing the class.

Grades:

Your grade will be based on your attendance, required readings, midterm, assignments, and

examinations calculated as follow:

Points:

100 - 90 %=A

89.9 - 80 %=B

79.9 - 70 %=C

69.9 - 60 %=D

59.9 - 50%= F

Others Books:

Books on reserve in the main library:

Intermediate Etudes and Repertoire:

Bach “Ana Magdalena,” “Little Preludes and Fugues,” pieces from Suites Bartok, “Mikrokosmos,” “Nine Little Pieces for Piano,” “Pieces for Children,” “Ten Easy Pieces for

Piano,””Album for the Young.” Burgmüller op. 100 Clementi and others: Sonatinas Duvernoy, “25 Elementary Studies op. 176” Gretchaninoff,” Glass Beads” Grieg “The First Book for Young Pianists,” “Lyric Pieces op. 12” Gurlitt “Album for the Young op. 140” Handel, “An Introduction to His Keyboard Works” Haydn, “An Introduction to His Keyboard Works” Kabalevsky, “Ten Children’s Pieces op. 27,” Variations op. 51,”Four Little Pieces op. 14,” Margery Halford, “Introduction to the Keyboard Sonatina” Mozart, “London Sketchbook” Schubert, “Introduction to his Piano Works”

Schultz, Burgmuller, Heller, etc

Schumann, “Album for the young op. 68”

Streabbog “Twelve Easy and Melodious Studies op. 64” Tchaikovsky, “Album for the young op. 39”

More to come………………………………………

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MUSE 4394 Piano Pedagogy III – For Piano Pedagogy Majors Only

Advance Practicum (subject to changes)

Dr. Oscar Macchioni

____________________________________________________________________________

Office: room 438 FFA Music. Tel 747-7817

Email: omacchioni@utep.edu

UTEP webpage: http://utminers.utep.edu/omacchioni

Personal: www.oscarmacchioni.net

Class meeting: schedule will be flexible and through weekly private appointments.

Text books and DVD on the Artistry of Teaching Piano:

On Reserve in the Library:

• Menahem Pressler: Artistry in Piano Teaching, by William Brown

• Mastering Piano Technique: A Guide for Students, Teachers and Performers, by Seymour

Fink

• The Piano Master Classes of Hans Von Bulow: Two Participant's Accounts, by Richard

Louis Zimdars.

• The Craft of Piano Playing: A New Approach to Piano Technique, by Alan Fraser (Aug 29,

2011)

• Piano Notes: The World of the Pianist, by Charles Rosen (Oct 29, 2002)

• Abby Whiteside on Piano Playing : Indispensables of Piano Playing - Mastering the Chopin

Etudes and Other Essays, by Abby Whiteside

• The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart, by Madeline Bruser

• Magazines: Piano International Magazine (UK), American Music Teacher Magazine.

DVDs:

• Several DVD accessible throw the University Library subscriptions and YouTube.

Course description:

This third semester, required for Piano Pedagogy majors, is an intense and advanced practicum on

teaching. It focuses on observation and the artistry of teaching private and group piano lesson, as

well as performance’s critique and master classes. You are required to have at least two private

students at different levels (A&B). Student A should remain the same student through the

teaching period. This will allow me to see the progress of teaching one student over an extended

period of time. Student/s B can be different students through the teaching period. This will allow

me to see your approach to different students.

Course Goal:

To develop the artistry of teaching individuals, groups, and in master class settings. To gain

experience in teaching, judging, and evaluating students of elementary, intermediate, and advance

levels. In addition, students will teach in a master class setting, presenting a workshop for the

local piano teachers association, and attending a state/national Piano Pedagogy Conference.

Video Taping:

You can use your own equipment, or you can borrow the cameras from the Library to videotape

individual lessons with your students. You must complete a total of twelve lessons. Each lesson

must be uploaded to YouTube and the link sent to me three days prior to our meeting. After each

lesson, we’ll meet and discuss your teaching. You will receive feedback, and it is expected your

teaching will improve through this exercise. Be sure that the camera takes both, yours and the

student’s torso and face, and that the sound and image are clear. You can also bring your student

on campus for observation.

Group Piano observation and teaching:

Observation and teaching of group piano started in Piano Pedagogy II. Piano Pedagogy III will

intensify your teaching time. You’ll be required to observe two UTEP’s Piano Classes, teach two

- 20 minutes- classes with topic/s assigned to you, and two full classes. You can observe classes

by Dr. Macchioni and Dr. Jones. Please see catalog for when classes meet.

You’ll also be required to observe two Piano Classes and teach two-20 minute- classes at local

middle and high schools. I’ll provide you with a list of emails and telephone numbers to contact

and schedule your observations.

Attendance

• Since this will be a non-traditional class due to the nature of scheduling private lessons,

attendance is required to the weekly scheduled meetings.

• Absences: you are NOT allowed unexcused absences. Your grade will be dropped 3% points for

every unexcused absence.

• Excused absences should be notified to the instructor in advance, if possible at all, and followed

by a note from the Music Department’s Chair, Dean of the college, or doctor.

• Attendance is required to all examinations. No make-ups will be given unless the instructor is

notified in advance or provided with a note from the Music Department’s Chair, Dean of the

college, or doctor. Attendance to Final Examination is mandatory. An absence in final the

examination will result in failing the class.

Grades:

Your grade will be based on your attendance, required observations, teaching practices, individual

assignments as follow:

Points:

100 - 90 %=A

89.9 - 80 %=B

79.9 - 70 %=C

69.9 - 60 %=D

59.9 - 50%= F

Keyboard pedagogy 

Concentration in Keyboard Pedagogy

Code Title Hours

Theory Advancement Test required for all Bachelor of Music degrees

Required Courses:

MUSA 1091 Student Recital (Complete seven semesters) 0

MUSA 1165 Chamber Music/Accompanying (Complete four semesters) 4

MUSA 1195 Individual Instruction (Complete four semesters in Piano) 4

MUSA 3391 Individual Instruction (Complete four semesters in Piano) 12

MUSA 4395 Piano Repertory (Complete two semesters) 6

MUSE 4394 Piano Pedagogy I (Complete three semesters) 93

MUSE 4395 Piano Pedagogy II 3

MUSE 4396 Piano Pedagogy III 3

MUSL 3321 Music History Survey I 3

MUSL 3322 Music History Survey II 3

MUST 1111 Aural Skills I 1

MUST 1112 Aural Skills II 1

MUST 1313 Music Theory I 3

MUST 1314 Music Theory II 3

MUST 2111 Aural Skills III 1

MUST 2112 Aural Skills IV 1

MUST 2313 Music Theory III 3

MUST 2314 Music Theory IV 3

MUST 3215 Music Theory V 2

MUST 3218 Music Theory VI 2

Conducting:

MUSA 3331 Instrumental Conducting I 3

or MUSA 3337 Choral Conducting I

Ensemble:

Select a combination of four semesters from the following: 1 4

MUSA 1143 Symphonic Band

MUSA 1151 University Chorus

MUSA 1244 Wind Symphony

MUSA 1250 University Chorale

MUSA 1261 Orchestra-Strings

Code Title Hours

Junior Recital:

Complete junior recital

Senior Recital:

Complete senior recital

Allowed Electives:

Select four additional hours of music electives from Allowed Electives 4

Course List 1 Only one ensemble per semester is accepted.

 

Keyboard 

Concentration in Keyboard

Code Title Hours

Keyboard Performance Concentration

Theory Advancement Test required for all Bachelor of Music degrees

Required Courses:

MUSA 1091 Student Recital (Complete seven semesters) 0

MUSA 1165 Chamber Music/Accompanying (Complete four semesters) 4

MUSA 1195 Individual Instruction (Complete four semesters in Piano) 4

MUSA 3391 Individual Instruction (Complete four semesters in Piano) 12

MUSA 4395 Piano Repertory (Complete two semesters) 6

MUSE 4394 Piano Pedagogy I (Complete two semesters) 63

MUSE 4395 Piano Pedagogy II 3

MUSL 3321 Music History Survey I 3

MUSL 3322 Music History Survey II 3

MUST 1111 Aural Skills I 1

MUST 1112 Aural Skills II 1

MUST 1313 Music Theory I 3

MUST 1314 Music Theory II 3

MUST 2111 Aural Skills III 1

MUST 2112 Aural Skills IV 1

MUST 2313 Music Theory III 3

MUST 2314 Music Theory IV 3

MUST 3215 Music Theory V 2

MUST 3218 Music Theory VI 2

Code Title Hours

Conducting:

MUSA 3331 Instrumental Conducting I 3

or MUSA 3337 Choral Conducting I

Ensemble:

Select a combination of four semesters from the following: 1 4

MUSA 1143 Symphonic Band

MUSA 1151 University Chorus

MUSA 1244 Wind Symphony

MUSA 1250 University Chorale

MUSA 1261 Orchestra-Strings

Junior Recital:

Complete junior recital

Senior Recital:

Complete senior recital

Vocal Study:

Select one of the following: 2

MUSA 1273 Voice Class

MUSA 1274 Voice Class

MUSA 1195 Individual Instruction (two semesters in Voice)

Allowed Electives:

Select five additional hours of music electives from Allowed Electives 5

Course List 1 Only one ensemble per semester is accepted.