Instructor: Dr. Claudia Knafo
Email: knafoc@mville.edu
Office: Music Building, Room 117
Office Phone: (914) 798-2742
Office Hours: By appointment
Textbook: Group Piano for Adults; Second Edition, by E.L. Lancaster and Kenon D. Renfrow. Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Materials: Manuscript paper or manuscript notebook; additional handouts will be provided by the instructor
Course: This course is designed for students with little or no keyboard experience. In this class, we will focus on learning how to play the piano. The course will also cover basic skills such as note reading, rhythm, chords, harmonization, and accompaniments. You will learn to work in ensembles of different sizes. We will study the repertoire found in the text as well as supplementary material provided by the instructor.
Success in class will depend on regular attendance, class participation, and prompt completion of assignments.
Attendance Policy: A student with 2 or more unexcused absences will need to meet with the department chair and the instructor.
Grading policy:
Participation, attendance, and preparation 50% of grade
Mid-term examination 20% of grade
Final Examination 20% of grade
Quizzes 10% of grade
We will cover the first 12 units of the textbook. Please note the CD-ROM attached to the back page of your text; it contains many helpful exercises.