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Below is a list of courses that make up this certificate. It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.
Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Beginning Piano Pedagogy program is for pianists who want to teach beginning piano students. Classes offered include learning various methods, techniques, repertoire, skills, style and musicianship necessary to teach piano effectively.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Type
- Certificate
- Academic Plan
- Beginning Piano Pedagogy (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5743
- Total Credits Required
- 16
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Admission Criteria
Acceptance into the program and permission of Program Director is required.
What You’ll Learn
This certificate will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Apply music notation including pitch, meter, scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, time signatures, and rhythm.
- Apply aural skills necessary to hear relationships of intervals, rhythms, melody, and harmony in music.
- Demonstrate techniques for the applicable level of private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, and performance.
- Differentiate among the beginning piano teaching techniques, methods, and repertoire to determine the best fit for a particular student.
- Collaborate with other musicians in performing chamber ensemble music literature.
- Compare and contrast characteristics of the different musical eras and the works of major piano composers.
- Research piano pedagogy resources on a topic of special interest.
Program Prerequisites
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0 | |
| None. | ||
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16 | |
| MTC105 | Music Theory I (3) OR | |
| MTC155 | Music Theory II (3) OR | |
| MTC205 | Music Theory III (3) OR | |
| MTC255 | Music Theory IV (3) | 3 |
| The chosen class level should be taken upon recommendation of the class instructor. | ||
| MTC106 | Aural Perception I (1) OR | |
| MTC156 | Aural Perception II (1) OR | |
| MTC206 | Aural Perception III (1) OR | |
| MTC256 | Aural Perception IV (1) | 1 |
| The chosen class level should be taken upon recommendation of the class instructor. | ||
| MUP102AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP152AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP202AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR | |
| MUP252AD | Private Instruction: Piano (2) | 4 |
| Total of four (4) credits required. Courses may be repeated for credit. | ||
| MUP140 | Elementary Piano Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles (1) | 2 |
| Total of two (2) credits of MUP181 required. | ||
| MUP240 | Piano Literature | 2 |
| MUP298AA | Special Projects (1) OR | |
| MUP298AB | Special Projects (2) | 2 |
| Total of two (2) credits required. | ||
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Disclaimer
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=187275).
Full Award Details
- Major
- 5743
- First Term
- 2024 Fall
- Final Term
- Current
- Award
- CCL
- Total Credits
- 16
- CIPS code
- 50.0907
- SOC codes
- 27-2042.00
- Program Availability
- MC
- Last Updated
- 10/22/2024