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Piano Pedagogy, Certificate of Proficiency

  • Requirements
  • Graduation Plan
  • Department
  • Program Details

Requirements

The UVU Certificate of Proficiency in Piano Pedagogy is a one-year program designed to equip present and prospective piano teachers with rigorous and practical musical training.
The program is open to current teachers and UVU students seeking non-piano degrees who are seeking to enhance their individual piano ability and deepen their knowledge of pedagogical theories and techniques.

Total Program Credits: 16

Matriculation Requirements
  1. Complete entrance audition with music department faculty.
  Discipline Core Requirements: 16 Credits
  MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 4
  MUSC 251R Performance Class 2
  MUSC 290R Independent Study 2
  MUSC 306R Advanced Keyboard Skills 2
  MUSC 3415 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature I                2
  MUSC 3416 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature II 2
  MUSC 373R Advanced Small Ensembles 2

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 16 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. MUSC 245R requires a grade B or higher. All other MUSC courses require a C grade or higher.
  3. Residency hours-- minimum of 4 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track. 

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 2
MUSC 251R Performance Class 1
MUSC 290R Independent Study 1
MUSC 306R Advanced Keyboard Skills 1
MUSC 3415 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature I 2
MUSC 373R Advanced Small Ensembles 1
  Semester total: 8
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
MUSC 250R Private Lessons for Music Majors 2
MUSC 251R Performance Class 1
MUSC 290R Independent Study 1
MUSC 306R Advanced Keyboard Skills 1
MUSC 3416 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature II 2
MUSC 373R Advanced Small Ensembles 1
  Semester total: 8
  Degree total: 16

Department

Music

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Investigate the current and historical methods in teaching elementary and intermediate piano students.
  2. Evaluate piano repertoire and technique for elementary and intermediate piano students.
  3. Perform piano repertoire and technique for elementary and intermediate piano students.
  4. Design teaching strategies for a given student using appropriate pedagogical skills and teaching applications.
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