ADVANCED PIANO

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: MUS PERF 401 Course Designation: Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate growth as an artist in pursuit of an independent, authentic musical voice. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Exhibit musical and technical proficiency in piano performance. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Apply creative and efficient practice strategies. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Improve skills in phrasing, stylistic interpretation, and musical understanding and expression. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Strengthen critical listening and ear-training skills. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Explore keyboard topography through relevant technical exercises and repertoire study. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Explore strategies for optimal performance and healthful biomechanics. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 8. Exhibit understanding of diverse keyboard repertoire and styles. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 9. Curate recital programs that reflect student goals and interests (special emphasis on historically marginalized composers and living composers). Audience: Graduate 10. Investigate options for performing/teaching in the twenty-first century. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate growth as an artist in pursuit of an independent, authentic musical voice. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Exhibit musical and technical proficiency in piano performance. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Apply creative and efficient practice strategies. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Improve skills in phrasing, stylistic interpretation, and musical understanding and expression. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Strengthen critical listening and ear-training skills. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Explore keyboard topography through relevant technical exercises and repertoire study. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 7. Explore strategies for optimal performance and healthful biomechanics. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 8. Exhibit understanding of diverse keyboard repertoire and styles. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 9. Curate recital programs that reflect student goals and interests (special emphasis on historically marginalized composers and living composers). Audience: Graduate 10. Investigate options for performing/teaching in the twenty-first century. Audience: Graduate