Intermediate Piano Pedagogy
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy program is for pianists who want to teach intermediate piano students. Classes offered include learning various methods, techniques, repertoire, skills, style and musicianship necessary to teach piano effectively.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Intermediate Piano Pedagogy (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5749
Total credits required
16-17
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Admission criteria
None
What You'll Learn
- Compare and contrast the characteristics and styles of the music throughout history including the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and/or Contemporary periods.
- Differentiate among various piano performance practices and teaching techniques appropriate for teaching intermediate and early advanced piano students.
- Demonstrate musical and piano accompanying skills by using various chords and by adapting scores to fit musical interpretation.
- Collaborate with other musicians in performing chamber ensemble music literature.
- Demonstrate techniques for the applicable intermediate or advanced level of private piano instruction emphasizing musicianship, literature, and performance.
- Research piano pedagogy resources on a topic of special interest.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Musicians and Singers
$39.11 hourly
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Prerequisite
Certificate of Completion in Beginning Piano Pedagogy (5743)
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHL140 or MHL241 or MHL242 |
Survey of Music History or Music History and Literature to 1750 or Music History and Literature 1750 to Present | MHL242 preferred. | AHM, HU or AHM, HU or AHM, HU | 3 | |
| MUP141 | Intermediate Piano Pedagogy | 2 | |||
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles | Two semesters of the course is required. May be repeated for credit | 1 | ||
| MUP101AD or MUP151AD or MUP166 or MUP289 |
Private Instruction: Piano or Private Instruction: Piano or Jazz Piano I or Basics Of Piano Accompanying Instrument | May be repeated for credit or Students should work with instructor to arrange Private Instruction with emphasis in Jazz Piano. | 1–2 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUP181 | Chamber Music Ensembles | Two semesters of the course is required. May be repeated for credit. | 1 | ||
| MUP241 | Piano Artistry | 2 | |||
| MUP102AD and MUP152AD and MUP202AD and MUP252AD |
Private Instruction: Piano and Private Instruction: Piano and Private Instruction: Piano and Private Instruction: Piano | MUP102AD Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR + MUP152AD Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR + MUP202AD Private Instruction: Piano (2) AND/OR + MUP252AD Private Instruction: Piano (2) 4 Total of four (4) credits required. Courses may be repeated for credit. |
8 | ||
| MUP298AA or MUP298AB |
Special Projects or Special Projects | Special Projects: Total of two (2) credits required | 1–2 |
Course Area Key
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
Disclaimer
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=187276.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Intermediate Piano Pedagogy