Piano Proficiency Level Theory/Compos.Composition Majors

Piano Proficiency Level Theory/Compos.Composition Majors

The student majoring in music theory and composition will enroll in this course number concurrently with Applied Piano while attempting to pass Piano Proficiency Level V for Theory/Composition, typically after completing MUSI 2023A and MUSI 2023B. This level requires the following skills that are specific to the needs of the music theory and composition major: all major scales for two octaves played hands together and all three forms of all minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic) played each hand alone, harmonization of a modulating melody, performance of a Bach chorale emphasizing either the bass or soprano line, sight reading of a single melodic line in alto or tenor clef, sight reading of a four-part hymn from the Level IV Hymn List, and two specific chord progressions in designated major and minor keys as listed on the Level V Theory/Composition Keyboard Proficiency jury form. In addition, the student will perform one memorized repertoire piece. The student will perform these skills for a faculty jury. The average of the jury grades must be 70% or higher to constitute completion of the level. A deficiency in any skill area may result in an average below 70%. A jury average below 70% does not constitute completion of the level; therefore the student will receive a grade of NC (No Credit). A jury average of 70% or higher constitutes successful completion of the level and the student will receive a semester grade of CR (Credit). The student must enroll for this course number until the level is completed successfully. Fall, Spring, Summer.