Piano Pedagogy, Certificate of Proficiency

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Program Description

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.

Matriculation Requirements 

Complete entrance audition with music department faculty.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		16
Discipline Core Requirements		16 Credits
MUSC 2500R	Private Lessons for Music Majors	4
MUSC 2510R	Performance Class	2
MUSC 2900R	Independent Study	2
MUSC 3060R	Advanced Keyboard Skills	2
MUSC 3415	Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature I	2
MUSC 3416	Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature II	2
MUSC 3730R	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 2450R 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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
MUSC 2500R	Private Lessons for Music Majors	2
MUSC 2510R	Performance Class	1
MUSC 2900R	Independent Study	1
MUSC 3060R	Advanced Keyboard Skills	1
MUSC 3415	Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature I	2
MUSC 3730R	Advanced Small Ensembles	1
	Credit Hours	8
Semester 2
MUSC 2500R	Private Lessons for Music Majors	2
MUSC 2510R	Performance Class	1
MUSC 2900R	Independent Study	1
MUSC 3060R	Advanced Keyboard Skills	1
MUSC 3416	Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature II	2
MUSC 3730R	Advanced Small Ensembles	1
	Credit Hours	8
	Total Credit Hours	16

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.