MUAP 115 & 315 Class Instruction–Keyboard

Courses  William Wieland

Northern State University, Every Semester Section 1: M-W, 1:00 -1:50, Spafford Hall Room 313 Section 2: Tu-Th, 1:00 -1:50, Spafford Hall Room 313
Instructor: Dr. William Wieland Office: Spafford Hall Room 304 Phone: 626-2499	Office Hours: Monday – Friday at 11:00 and Monday at 2:00 E-mail Address: wielandb@northern.edu

Prerequisite: None

Materials: A folder or 3-ring binder to hold music and exercises which you print from the Internet. Please bring a pencil every time you practice.

Optional Materials: Music books and/or sheet music.

Activities: Private practice, lecture, ensemble playing, personal instruction, discussion and evaluations.

Objectives: To learn to play piano at your own fastest pace. Music majors will also prepare for the piano proficiency exam and reinforce music theory concepts at the keyboards.

Grades: I weigh grades as follows and then adjust for attendance:   10%   Flashcards (You may challenge this quiz any time during the semester.) 5%   Major Key Technique Quiz 1 5%   Major Key Harmony Quiz 1 5%   Improvisation Recital 1 5%   Minor Key Technique Quiz 1 5%   Minor Key Harmony Quiz 1 10%   Solo Recital 10%   Play by Ear Recital 5%   Major Key Technique Quiz 2 5%   Major Key Harmony Quiz 2 5%   Improvisation Recital 2 5%   Minor Key Technique Quiz 2 5%   Minor Key Harmony Quiz 2 10%   Memorized Solo Recital 10%   Comprehensive Final Stopping and starting will lower your grade considerably, one letter grade for each offence. Rhythm and pitch accuracy affect performing grades, but students must also be attentive to technique, tempo, dynamics, articulation, tone, phrasing and memorization to receive an A. These evaluations will be personally tailored for each student.

Attendance: Since practice is paramount to learning any skill, I take roll every class period. If you are absent more than three times, your semester grade will be lowered one letter. 5 minutes late is considered tardy and being tardy twice is equal to one absence. An unexcused absence earns a zero for any quiz or recital scheduled that day. Ask Woody.

What is an A? An A is going beyond what is usual. Students who simply meet minimum course requirements earn Bs or Cs. An A indicates extraordinary work.

Academic Honesty: Please refer to the Student Disciplinary Code of the NSU Student Handbook.

Disabilities Statement: Northern State University recognizes its responsibility for creating an institutional climate in which students with disabilities can thrive. If you have any type of disability for which you require special accommodations to promote your learning in this class, please contact the NSU Office of Disability Services (626-2371, Student Center 217) as soon as possible to discuss your needs. You must discuss with me accomodations you need prior to assignment due dates.

Freedom in Learning Statement: Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards should contact the Dean of Fine Arts to initiate a review of the evaluation.

Northern State University Diversity Statement: Northern State University strives to build an academic community of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are committed to sharing diverse ideas in a mutually respectful environment. We value open discourse and consideration of multiple perspectives on issues of regional, national, and international importance, in which individuals are free to express their points of view. Our goal is a diverse learning community with equal opportunity for all.

Caveat: This syllabus is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.