Certificate in Piano Pedagogy and Literature

The UW-Parkside certificate in piano pedagogy and literature is for beginning and experienced piano teachers who want to improve their teaching skills and increase their ability to teach and perform piano music from all historical periods. The program includes studies in piano, accompanying piano pedagogy, and piano literature and performance practice. This program provides the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in the piano and piano teaching to renew and explore exciting new areas of knowledge.

The benefits of completing this program are numerous:

• improved teaching skills
• development of interpretive skills
• confidence and self-assurance in the teaching studio
• new musical skills
• personal satisfaction in completing an important goal
• professional recognition

For degree-seeking students, this program can also be taken as a concentration within the music major. Consult the university catalog for more information.

Required Coursework:

(Prerequisite: Written and Aural Theory 1 and 2*)

• 110 - Applied Piano (2 cr)
• 111 - Applied Piano II (2 cr)
• 305 - Piano Pedagogy (2 cr)
• 306 - Advanced Piano Pedagogy (2 cr)
• 450 - Pedagogy Practicum (2 cr)
• 460 - Seminar in Piano Literature and Performance Practice, 2 semesters (4 cr)

At least one course in this program will be offered each semester. The program can be completed in six semesters of part-time enrollment. The sequence may be started in any Fall semester.

* A working knowledge of the theoretical foundations of music is essential for participants in this program. This may be accomplished by taking these courses at UW-Parkside, by transfer credits, or by exam. Transfer credits are evaluated for comparable course content.

The Certificate in Piano Pedagogy and Literature coursework is taught by James McKeever, professor of music, and Susan McKeever associate lecturer.

(updated 8-07)