1


COURSE OUTLINE Spring 2008 INSTRUCTOR: REGGIE GRAHAM

MUSIC 345 PIANO (Green Book)VOICE MAIL 568-3100 Ext. 13377

1st SemesterEMAIL:

Website: Web.Scc.Losrios.edu/grahamr

COURSE MEETING DAYS:Tuesday & Thursday

9-10:50am

REQUIRED MATERIALPiano for Adults Book 1 (Bastien)

3 ring binder for class handouts & headphones with a quarter-inch adapter

PREREQUISTES:None

EVALUATION:Grades will be based on the following:

1. Performance of piano pieces, and scales,

(15 song and 8 scales)

2. The total points of the 4 music theory quizzes

3. Completion of the written music theory exercises

No more than 3 errors can be made during the performance of the graded piano pieces. Pieces may be repeated as needed until the last day of class. You must play one song every week; otherwise you will only receive 5 points for your next song.

GRADING STANDARDS:A point system will be used to determine your grade.

(See Example and Grading Scale)

Final: Tuesday, May 20 8:00-10:00 a.m.

THEORY: (See theory assignments)

ATTENDANCE:Students are expected to attend all sessions of class in

which they are enrolled. More than 3 absences may lower your grade by one letter grade. There will not be

make-up quizzes or make-up work.

If you know you are going be absent on the day of a quiz you must contact me in advance. Class will start promptly at 9:00am so please be on time as I will not always be able to repeat lecture material that you missed due to lateness.

COURSE TOPICS

1




1


Week 1: Page 4-16

Week 2:C Scale and theory pages 9 & 10

Piece: 1. Prelude in C page 17

Week 3:Theory pages 15 & 20

Piece: 2. Moving Along page 18

I. Theory Quiz TBA

Week 4:G Scale and theory pages 24 & 28

Piece: 3. Interval Etude page 21 & 4. March page 22

Week 5:D scale and theory pages 30 & 31

Piece: 5 All Through the Night

Week 6:A scale and theory pages 38

(Peaceful Dreams) Triads

Piece: 6.Marching On Main Street pg 27

II. Theory Quiz TBA

Week 7:E scale and theory page 46

Piece: 7. Chord Prelude page 32

Week 9:B scale and theory page 47

Piece: 8. Chord Etude page 34

Week 10:F Scale Theory pages 50 & 53

Piece: 9. Goodnight Ladies page 35. Piece: 10. Promenade page 36

III. Theory Quiz TBA

Week 11:Theory page 62

Piece: 11. Row, Row, Row Your Boat page 37

Week 12:Bb Scale Theory pages 56, 62 & 63

Piece: 12. Chord Etude 40

Week 13:Theory pages 68, 80 & 86

Piece: 13 When the Saints pg. 44

IV Theory Quiz TBA

Week 14:Theory pages 87, 100 & 101

Piece: 14. Persian Market page 45

Week 15:Theory pages 107 & 122

Piece: 15. Minuet in G page 55

Week 16:Theory pages 150

Piece: Finish any untested pieces

V. Theory Quiz TBA

Week 17:Theory

Piece: Finish any untested pieces

Week 18:Theory

Piece: Finish any untested pieces

FINAL QUIZ MAY 20 8:00AM

1




1


All written assignments must be turned in at the class meeting following the date of the assignment and theory assignment will be checked weekly. These exercises will prepare you for the two music theory tests during course of the term.

1




1


March 17-23 / Spring Break
May 15-21 / Finals
May 21 / End of Full Semester

MUSIC LAB HOURS

Monday-Thursday 8:30-8:00PM

Friday 8:30-4:00PM

1




1


  1. Prelude in C page 17______
  1. Moving Along page 18______
  1. Interval Etude page 21 ______
  1. March page 22______
  1. All Through The Night 23______
  1. Marching On Main Street pg 27 ______
  1. Chord Prelude pg 32______
  1. Chord Etude page 34______
  1. Goodnight Ladies pg 35______
  1. Promenade pg 36______
  1. Row, Row, Row pg 37______
  1. Chord Etude 40______
  1. When the Saints go marching In 44 ______
  2. Persian Market page 45______
  1. Minuet in G page 55______
  1. C______
  1. D______
  1. D______
  1. A______
  1. E______
  1. B______
  1. F______
  1. Bb______
  1. Quiz I______
  1. Quiz II______
  1. Quiz III______
  1. Quiz IV______
  1. Quiz V______
  1. Theory______

1