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    This syllabus outlines a course on piano literature that will provide a chronological survey of music written for the piano and harpsichord from the Renaissance through the 20th century. The course will focus on principal composers and important compositions, emphasizing the evolution of the piano and how it influenced the style of literature written. Students will be assessed through weekly quizzes, exams, presentations, and participation, and the course will cover material from the required textbook in weekly assignments combining reading, listening, and in-class activities over the 14 week semester.

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    This syllabus outlines a course on piano literature that will provide a chronological survey of music written for the piano and harpsichord from the Renaissance through the 20th century. The course will focus on principal composers and important compositions, emphasizing the evolution of the piano and how it influenced the style of literature written. Students will be assessed through weekly quizzes, exams, presentations, and participation, and the course will cover material from the required textbook in weekly assignments combining reading, listening, and in-class activities over the 14 week semester.

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    This syllabus outlines a course on piano literature that will provide a chronological survey of music written for the piano and harpsichord from the Renaissance through the 20th century. The course will focus on principal composers and important compositions, emphasizing the evolution of the piano and how it influenced the style of literature written. Students will be assessed through weekly quizzes, exams, presentations, and participation, and the course will cover material from the required textbook in weekly assignments combining reading, listening, and in-class activities over the 14 week semester.

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    SYLLABUS

    MUS 161: Piano Literature


    Prepared by Dr. Nancy Zipay DeSalvo
    Days/Time: MWF 3:10 – 4:10 PM
    Patterson Hall

    Dr. Nancy Zipay DeSalvo


    Patterson Hall, Studio G
    Campus phone: #7023
    e-mail: desalvnj@westminster.edu

    Required text: A History of Keyboard Literature: Music for the Piano and its
    Forerunners by Steward Gordon. Schirmer publication,1996.

    Course description: A chronological in-depth survey of music for the piano and
    harpsichord, from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Emphasis is placed on
    principal composers and important compositions. This is a time intensive course;
    however, one of the most enjoyable ones you may enroll in.

    Course outcomes: Students gain comprehensive knowledge of the literature written for
    the solo piano. In addition, students learn about the evolution of the piano and its
    connection to the style and type of literature written for it. Since listening to piano music
    is a major portion of the course, students develop not only the ability to recognize
    individual pieces but also to identify historical styles and composers.

    Assessment: Weekly short quizzes, mid-term and final exams, individual presentations,
    and class participation are the assessment tools.

    Assignments: Weekly assignments combine reading and listening. An outline of daily


    and weekly assignments follows. Specific listening assignments depend on availability
    of recordings and CD’s. Weekly reading and listening assignments are only a guide
    and are subject to change. Graded exams and short quizzes are built into the daily
    assignments. Expect one quiz on the reading and listening assignments every third class
    day.

    Exams and grading: Weekly quizzes counts 25% of your final grade, the mid-term
    exam counts 25% of your final grade, the final exam counts for 25% of your final grade,
    and the individual presentation counts for 25% of your final grade. In class participation
    is expected but not part of your grade. Your participation will be evaluated when your
    grade is border-line.
    Assigned grades and the numerical equivalents:

    100-93 A 76-73 C
    92-90 A- 72-70 C-
    89-87 B+ 69-67 D+
    86-83 B 66-63 D
    82-80 B- 62-60 D-
    79-77 C+ Below 60 Failing

    Additional information: Attendance is expected. Absolutely no cell phone use in class.


    No food, please.

    Westminster College’s policy on academic integrity is clear.

    Academic dishonesty is a profound violation of the expected code of behavior. It


    can take several forms, including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating,
    misrepresentation of facts or experimental results, unauthorized use of or intentional
    intrusion into another’s computer files and/or programs, intentional damage to a
    computer system, and unauthorized use of library materials and privileges.

    Violations of this policy are severe. In this class, cheating on homework, tests, or any
    misrepresentation covered in the above paragraph will result in a failure of the course.

    Students with Disabilities-Westminster College is committed to providing services and


    support for students with physical, psychological, visual, hearing or learning disabilities
    as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
    Act. All students who seek accommodations for diagnosed disabilities should contact the
    director of the Office of Disability Resources for further information.
    Assignment Guidelines

    Week One: Chapters 1-3


    1. Stringed Keyboard Instruments
    2. Keyboard Music to the End of the Renaissance
    3. Baroque Keyboard Music in Italy, France, England, and Germany

    Week Two: Chapter 4


    George Frideric Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach

    Week Three: Chapter 5


    The Galant Style (2 days)
    Begin Chapter 6

    Week Four: Chapter 6


    Franz Joseph Haydn (2 days)
    Begin Chapter 7

    Week Five: Chapter 7


    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Week Six: Chapter 8


    Ludwig Van Beethoven

    Week Seven: Chapters 9 and 10


    9. The Turn of the Nineteenth Century
    10. Franz Peter Schubert

    Week Eight: Chapter 11


    Felix Mendelssohn

    Week Nine: Chapter 12


    Robert Schumann

    Week Ten: Chapter 13


    Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin

    Week Eleven: Chapter 14


    Franz Liszt

    Week Twelve: Chapter 15


    Johannes Brahms
    Week Thirteen: Chapters 16-17
    16. Other composers of the Nineteenth Century
    17. Claude Debussy

    Week Fourteen: Chapters 18-23


    We will only hit the highlights of the literature.

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