Course Description
Class piano elective for undergraduate music majors who have completed Piano Class III. Students develop ensemble and reading skills through the study and performance of literature written for piano-four hands, piano-six hands, two pianos, and multi-keyboard ensembles.
Athena Title
Piano Ensemble
Prerequisite
MUSI 2520
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will: • Develop sightreading and ensemble reading skills • Explore works written for piano-four hands, piano-six hands, two pianos, and multiple keyboards, to include a repertoire of classical and contemporary styles • Develop keyboard ensemble practice strategies and performance experience
Topical Outline
• Literature for piano-four hands, piano-six hands, two pianos, multiple keyboards • Study of literature appropriate to the level of students enrolled • Development of rehearsal techniques for piano ensemble • Development of practice techniques for ensemble repertoire • Performance of piano ensemble literature in a public setting
Syllabus
Public CV