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  • 0.50 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-272 or written approval of instructor and course chair Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description An organized approach to develop a thorough knowledge of common harmonic vocabulary used in contemporary jazz harmony, arranging, and composition. Foundation materials established in ILPN-271 and ILPN-272 are applied to one-handed and two-handed voicings through construction and supportive exercises. Designed for pianists and other instrumentalists who want to further develop keyboard skills.
  • 0.50 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-123 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Instrumental lab for piano principals emphasizing fundamental techniques and skills involved in playing the Hammond organ in predominant contemporary styles, including jazz, r&b, blues, rock, and funk. Study of recorded examples and transcriptions of influential performers.
  • 0.50 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-123 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description Instrumental lab for piano principals emphasizing techniques of playing the Hammond B3 organ in blues styles. Analysis and performance of blues and blues-related music including gospel, jazz blues, and soul.
  • 0.50 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-123 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description Instrumental lab for piano principals emphasizing techniques of playing the Hammond organ in rock styles. Study of recorded material and transcriptions of influential players; in-class recording.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-335 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description Continued study of specific techniques for Hammond organ learned in ILPN-335, Hammond Organ Techniques 1. Greater emphasis on left-hand bass and foot-pedal bass. Exploration of the role of organ in a variety of settings, including jazz organ trio, rock band, acid jam band, gospel choir, and recording studio.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:Ensemble rating 5555 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Fall Description A lab for piano principals emphasizing the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and compositional innovations of Thelonious Monk. Studies will include listening and analysis of recordings; performance of transcriptions; and detailed analysis of Monk's compositional and improvisational techniques, including his harmonic/rhythmic innovations and treatment of standard tunes.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:Overall ensemble rating 5 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano PERF majors Offered:Spring, Fall Description A two-hour lab for piano performance majors that focuses on practical rehearsal techniques. The student applies rehearsal techniques to duos, trios, and larger ensembles with one or more horns. Focus is on creating arrangements for the band, understanding the role of the bass player and drummer, cueing, conducting, and playing and rehearsing with the band/singer.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-113 and ILPN-121 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Fall Description A lab for pianists to study improvisational systems and structures using both traditional notation and other methods such as graphic, visual, or written instructions. Topics include motivic development; varied scales and harmonic materials; dynamic registral and spatial contrasts; and repetition and variation of patterns with an emphasis on listening and group interaction. Students are encouraged to develop their own compositions for performance in class.
  • 0.50 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:ILPN-113 and completion of private instruction level 3 Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description An advanced instrumental lab for pianists that focuses on traditional and twentieth-century literature for two pianos, four hands.
  • 0.50 Credits

    Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:PIPN-211 or written approval of instructor and course chair Course Chair:S. Tiernan Required of:None Electable by:Piano principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description The study and performance of traditionally notated accompaniments for music in a wide variety of styles serving to enhance performances and rehearsal skills, as well as broaden professional opportunities. Styles include opera, art songs, choral compositions and arrangements, and Broadway musicals.
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