Functional Piano

Course Number: P04**/0.0 1P (Course Code Explanation)

Open To: B.Mus. and B.Mus./B.Ed. students

Area(s): Musicianship

Instructor(s): Mr. Thomas Davidson

Term(s): A, B

Day(s) and Time(s): W: 9.30-10.30

Room: HLH 229

Calendar Description

Intermediate-level piano instruction in class format. Successful completion of the course fulfils the piano entrance requirement for non-pianists.

NOTE In addition to the regular tuition fee, B.Mus. students are also charged $500 to cover the cost of piano lessons if they have not completed the entrance requirement of Grade VI in Piano.

NOTE Placement test and permission of the School is required for registration.

Additional Information

A piano skills course for students (non-keyboard majors) who have been admitted to the B.Mus. program but have not yet completed the Grade VI piano equivalency requirement. Successful completion of this course fulfils the piano entrance requirement, which must be met before entering the second year of the program and before taking Music 128 (Keyboard Harmony I). Instruction is in class format and includes sight reading, technical requirements, keyboard rudiments, and the preparation of Grade VI repertoire and studies. Evaluation is based on the testing of all course components.

Students do not receive credit for MUSC P04.