Siena Heights University
MMM 263
ADVANCED CLASS PIANO
2
The student will play advanced intermediate piano, literature using accurate pedal technique, tempo, dynamics,
and correct interpretation. He/she will play all major and minor scales and harmonize melodies using the
appropriate diatonic chords, seventh-chords, and secondary dominants. He/she will transpose easier vocal
accompaniments within a third of the original key. One hour of daily practice required. Does not apply to piano
major or minor.
Prerequisite: MMM 173
Course fee: FA and WI Every Year
Course is offered:
MMM 270
MUSIC THEORY III
2
The student will continue studying musical analysis, sight-singing, and dictation. Topics to be covered in the
course include diatonic, secondary, and embellishing seventh chords, ninths, eleventh and thirteenth chords; and
Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords. Formal structures will include tonal structures, compounds ternary, the
chorale prelude, and variation forms.
Prerequisite: MMM 260
Course fee: $50
Course is offered: WI Every Year
MMM 271
AURAL HARMONY AND SIGHT SINGING III
Continuation of MMM 261, Aural Harmony and Sight Singing II
Prerequisite: MMM 261
Course is offered: WI Every Year 2
MMM 272
CLASS PIANO FOR MUSIC MAJORS IV
Continuation of MMM 262.
Prerequisite: MMM 262
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year 1
MMM 340
APPLIED LESSONS (5 TH Session)
Prerequisite: MMM 250
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
1-2
MMM 344
PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC IN THE ELMENTARY SCHOOL
2
The student will plan, execute, and evaluate music activities in relation to the individual child and to the group at
the elementary level. The student will employ the most effective contemporary methods in facilitating planned
music activities. The student will use materials available to music education for use in today’s classroom
(including gifted and special needs students). Music activities will include multiethnic and multicultural music.
Prerequisite: MMM 270
Course is offered: FA Every Year
MMM 345
PEDAGOGY OF MUSIC IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL
2
The student will plan, execute, and evaluate procedures for both general and specialized music courses at the
middle and high school. The student will analyze and identify contemporary materials that are appropriate in
furthering course objectives and study budgeting procedures, scheduling music courses, curriculum development
(including attention to diverse cultural and ethnic music), and the capabilities of the adolescent as musician,
including both gifted and special needs.
Prerequisite: MMM 270
Course is offered: WI Every Year
MMM 350
APPLIED LESSONS (6 TH Session)
Prerequisite: MMM 340
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year 1-2
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