MUSC 206: Clinical Musicianship III: Piano
Prerequisites: MUSC 161 * MUSC 162 (2-semesters of piano), music therapy major, permission of instructor
Credit Hours: (1)
This laboratory class is the third course in a 4-semester sequence designed to develop professional requirements for functional musicianship. The content will introduce and emphasize piano skills and techniques as well as the development of functional piano playing for use in a clinical music therapy setting. Students will have multiple opportunities to learn about playing piano in a safe and effective manner, clinical repertoire for clients across the developmental continuum, and the use of the piano in a clinical setting. This course is repeatable in order to support the varied timelines of each student’s vocal development.
Detailed Description of Course Content
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This laboratory course may include the following instructional strategies: learning
and performing music, student development of materials, student presentations, cooperative/group
learning, oral and musical communication activities, and role-playing/simulation.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The following professional competencies as outlined by the American Music Therapy
Association will be addressed in this course.
Introduced and Emphasized:
Assessment Measures
mid-term and final playing exam, weekly performance exams
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
April, 2019