Piano Pedagogy
“There’s nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.” – Johann Sebastian Bach
Program Purpose
The Piano Pedagogy associates program prepares the student to teach piano, gives a solid background in Bible, and equips him with communications related courses. Enrollment in the program is contingent on a successful piano audition. Piano Pedagogy majors must pass music major platform evaluations in piano.
Bible and Theology
20 Credit Hours
General Education
12 Credit Hours
Electives
3 Credit Hours
Church Education
7 Credit Hours
Music
24 Credit Hours
Primary Instructors
Paul Reed
Denise Barnes
Leanna York
Key Courses
Music Theory I
MUS 201 | 2 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of music, basic harmonic progressions, and elementary keyboard harmony.
Piano Pedagogy I
MUS 221 | 2 Credit Hours
A study of the methods used in piano instruction including the instruction of students at various age and ability levels. The course also examines piano…
The Church Pianist I
MUS 225 | 1 Credit Hour
An introduction to congregational hymn playing with a focus on the pianist’s attitude, etiquette, song selection, preludes, and invitations…
Applied Music
MUS 111 | 1 Credit Hour
Private instruction in voice, piano, organ, brass, etc. as offered in the class schedule. One half-hour lesson per week. MUS 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412 also available.