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MUS. 205 –  Piano for General Education (CRN: 48773) at  Skyline College for Spring 2025

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MUS. 205 History, Theory and Practice: Piano and the Keyboard

An introductory exploration of piano and keyboard music in Western classical and popular music cultures, with a focus on historical context, music theory, and beginning piano literature. Students will develop critical thinking skills through exploration of cultural and historical contexts that influenced the creation of specific genres and/or pieces of keyboard music. In addition, students will learn beginning piano performance skills for a "hands on" experience of the traditions they explore, with an emphasis on creative problem solving skills. Concert attendance may be required.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 40-45
  • Lab hours/semester: 24-27
  • Homework hours/semester: 80-90
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1
Transfer Credit: UC; CSU (CSU GE Area C1)

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Department: Music

Number of Units: 3


Section
HA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15
Meeting Time: 12:35pm-1:50pm
Days: T
Building: 01 Room: 1206
Instructor: Elizabeth Ingber
HA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15
Meeting Time: 12:35pm-1:50pm
Days: Th
Building: 01 Room: 1206
Instructor: Elizabeth Ingber
HA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Elizabeth Ingber
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 15, 2025
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