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 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    213

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

MUSC 213 is a continuation of MUSC 113. This course is in sync with keyboard expectations in the music transfer degree. Careful attention will be given to technical elements of playing, such as scales, chords, arpeggios, progressions, transpositions, sight reading and ensemble playing required to pass the piano proficiency exam at a 4-year transfer institution. Required for music majors.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MUSC 113 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Sight-read an open score, in tempo, and two parts at once, from an open four-part vocal score.
2. Transpose a melody for a B-flat clarinet, and F horn or a viola (alto clef).
3. Perform one piece of ensemble music in class with another student/teacher.
4. Harmonize a simple melody using V7/V chords.
5. Prepare a solo piano piece to perform in class from the intermediate repertoire or above as required by the transfer institution's piano proficiency exam.
6. Sight read a 4-part hymn.
7. Play scales in all major and minor keys, 4 octaves hands together.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Sight reading an open score and 4-part hymns
2. Instrumental transposition
3. Solo playing at the intermediate level or above
4. Establish effective and productive practice techniques
5. Harmonization of intermediate melodies using V7/V chords
6. Accompanying
7. Playing all major and minor scales.