Northern Virginia Community College-Annandale Campus


Class Piano I
Dr. James Fay, Professor of Music
Office: CM-228, Phone: 1-703-323-3177, Fax: 1-703-323-4248
Music Department Office: 1-703-323-3114
E-mail: jfay@nvcc.edu   Web: http://www.nvcc.edu/home/nvfayxj

Course Description and Objectives:
This course is designed for beginning piano students. Class studies will focus on note reading, rhythmic counting, proper beginning playing techniques, scale and chord study, and performance preparation. Students will be introduced to concepts and studies through lecture and demonstrations.

Students are expected to practice outside of class on a regular basis (practice rooms are available).

Required Texts and Materials:	
Practical Class Piano, A Course for the Adult Beginner, Phiet and Watkins.
Fundamentals of Piano Theory, Snell and Ashleigh
Music manuscript paper

Policies:
Students are responsible for attending classes, doing assigned homework and ear training drills on time, and preparing for and taking tests. 
All College Policies outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook will be adhered to, including those of academic integrity. 
Please be on-time for classes, the nature of our work makes lateness disruptive.
Missing greater than 30% of classes will cause a failing grade for the class, regardless of the reason for the absence. 
Make-up tests will only be given when the student requests the teacher and provides acceptable reasons for the request.  

In case of emergency, please follow the emergency procedure as discussed on the first day of school and as posted in the classroom.

NVCC is a place for learning and growing. You should feel safe and comfortable anywhere on this campus. In order to meet this objective, you should let your instructor, his /her supervisor, the Dean of Students or Campus Provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome or uncomfortable situation arises that interferes with the learning process; .


Grading Rationale: (91-100=A, 81-90=B, 71-80=C, 61-70=D, 0-60=F)
Attendance and Participation		20%
Class Assignments and Quizzes		20%
Mid-term exam				25%
Final exam				35%