Music Piano - Merced College

Music Piano from Merced College is a Campus Associate Music and Instruments degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. For an Associate in Arts Degree in Music: Piano , students must meet the basic graduation requirements in addition to the 34-unit curriculum. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Perform selected exercises and compositions for piano which reflect the repertoire standard of lower division piano courses at four-year institutions, and evaluate and demonstrate appropriate techniques relevant to the preparation and performance of selected compositions. B. Identify the general character and specific demands of piano compositions, work through challenging passages, and apply appropriate musical tone and dynamics in performance as it relates to the lower division piano performance coursework. C. Analyze, identify, and apply standard theoretical concepts in the understanding of existing compositions, the organization of musical sounds, and in the creation of original compositions. D. Differentiate traditional and contemporary techniques of composition and ear training, compose new pieces for a variety of instrumental and/or vocal settings, demonstrate pitch recognition using either vocal or instrumental sound production, and demonstrate rhythmical concepts and procedures. E. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of western music, prominent composers and performers, and cultural issues as they relate to the traditional and modern artistic periods. F. Trace the major movements within western music from its ancient beginnings to its current state, research prominent composers, develop listening skills, and translate musical concepts into written and verbal formats. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music and Instruments courses.