MVK-APPLIED MUSIC: KEYBOARD
 

MVK 1111         Class Piano I                1

To equip the music major with functional piano skills which correlate with those skills accomplished in Music Theory. Prepares student for piano proficiency exam. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

MVK 1112         Class Piano II     1

Prerequisite: MVK 1111.

To equip the music major with functional piano skills which correlate with those skills accomplished in Music Theory. Prepares student for piano proficiency exam. Placement/audition may substitute for prerequisite.

MVK 1115         Keyboard Skills          1

Development of functional skills at the keyboard. Open only to music majors.

MVK 1311         Applied Music Piano        2-3

Individual instruction in applied music in piano. Primarily for music majors of freshman-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 1313         Applied Music Organ       2-3

Individual instruction in applied music in organ. Primarily for music majors of freshman-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 1412         Applied Music Harpsichord       2-3

Individual instruction in applied harpsichord. Primarily for music majors of the freshmen level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faulty schedules permit.

MVK 2121         Class Piano III             1

Prerequisite: MVK 1112.

To equip the music major with functional piano skills which correlate with those skills accomplished in Music Theory. Prepares students for piano proficiency exam. Placement/audition may substitute for prerequisite.

MVK 2122         Class Piano IV                   1

Prerequisite: MVK 2121.

To equip the music major with functional piano skills which correlate with those skills accomplished in Music Theory. Prepares student for piano proficiency exam. Placement/audition may substitute for prerequisite.

MVK 2223         Applied Music Organ        2-3

Individual instruction in applied music organ. Primarily for majors of sophomore level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 2321         Performance: Keyboards        2-3

Individual instruction in applied music in keyboards. Primarily for music majors of freshman-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 2421         Applied Music Piano             2-3

Individual instruction in applied music piano. Primarily for majors of sophomore level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 2422         Applied Music Harpsichord        2-3

Individual instruction in applied harpsichord. Primarily for music majors of the sophomore level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 3331         Performance: Keyboards          3

Individual instruction in applied music in keyboards. Primarily for music majors of junior-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 3333         Applied Music Organ        2-3

Individual instruction in applied music in organ. Primarily for music majors of junior-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 3431         Applied Music Piano         2-3

Individual instruction in applied music piano. Primarily for majors of junior level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 3432         Applied Music Harpsichord      2-3

Individual instruction in applied harpsichord. Primarily for music majors of the junior level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 3702         Accompanying Coaching Class        2

Prerequisite: MVK 1311 and MVK 2421.

Designed to equip the pianist with basic skills in accompanying vocalists, instrumentalists, and choral groups. Emphasis on listening techniques related to vocal, instrumental, and choral literature. Two years of applied piano and permission is required.

MVK 3970         Junior Recital - Keyboards       1

Prior to graduation all students seeking a performance specialization music degree must present at least one-half of a public recital. Permission to give recital is secured from the student’s applied teacher at least eight weeks prior to scheduled recital date. Two semesters of 3000 level applied lessons (junior level) and permission is required. Performance majors only.

MVK 4341         Performance: Keyboards        3

Individual instruction in applied music in keyboards. Primarily for music majors of senior-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 4343         Applied Music Organ     2-3

Individual instruction in applied music in organ. Primarily for music majors of senior-level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 4441         Applied Music Piano    2-3

Individual instruction in applied music piano. Primarily for majors of senior level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 4442         Applied Music Harpsichord    2-3

Individual instruction in applied harpsichord. Primarily for music majors of the senior level standing. Open to others for credit if a music course or ensemble is taken concurrently and faculty schedules permit.

MVK 4641         Piano Pedagogy        2

Comparison of various published piano methods; application of these methods and other techniques of teaching beginning student to most advanced level. Required of all piano majors.

MVK 4704         Accompanying: Instrumental Literature          2

Prerequisite: MVK 1311 and MVK 2421.

Designed to equip pianists specializing in accompanying with a functional and practical knowledge of literature for instruments involving a piano accompaniment. Survey of literature for woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, chamber music, and two pianos with emphasis on performance techniques. Two years of applied piano and permission is required.

MVK 4705         Accompanying Vocal Literature            2

Prerequisite: MVK 1311 and MVK 2421.

Designed to equip pianists specializing in accompanying with a functional and practical knowledge of literature for voice involving a piano accompaniment. Survey of literature, both chamber and orchestral, for soprano, mezzo soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass voice types with emphasis on performance techniques. Two years of applied piano and permission is required.

MVK 4932         Piano Interpretation               2

Study and comparison of interpretations of piano music by means of written treatises, recorded examples and demonstration. Required of all piano majors. Junior level standing and permission is required.

MVK 4942         Accompanying Internship I          2

Prerequisite: MVK 1311 and MVK 2421.

An internship with the music department. The students will serve as the departmental accompanist. The students will accompany during applied lessons of varying instruments and voices and will accompany recitals. Two years of applied piano and permission is required.

MVK 4943         Accompanying Internship II            2

Prerequisite: MVK 4942.

An internship with the music department. The students will serve as the departmental accompanist. The students will accompany during applied lessons of varying instruments and voices and will accompany recitals. Permission is required.

MVK 4971         Senior Recital - Keyboards              1-3

Prior to graduation all students seeking a music degree must present a complete public recital. Permission to give a recital is secured from students’ applied teacher at least eight weeks prior to scheduled recital date. Performance majors will be required to register for 3 credit hours and Education majors will be required to register for 1 credit hour. Two semesters of 4000 level applied music (senior level) and permission is required.

MVK 5451         Applied Piano              2-3

Prerequisite: MVK 4441.

Individual instruction in applied music in piano. Primarily for music majors of Graduate level standing. Permission is required.