Program: Collaborative Piano (B.M.) - Shenandoah University

Apr 05, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018

Ieva Jokubaviciute, Assistant Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 200, (540) 665-4640, ijokubav@su.edu

The Bachelor of Music in Collaborative Piano curriculum is designed for the performer seeking a career in the fields of chamber music and vocal/instrumental accompanying. Exacting standards are required for such a career and performance and students should plan to continue study at the graduate level.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Music in Collaborative Piano will be able to:

demonstrate musicianship and the ability to perform a wide range of repertoire in solo and ensemble performances at a superior level.
demonstrate knowledge of music theory and music history;
demonstrate knowledge of career options for a classical performer/teacher; and
demonstrate entrepreneurial and technological skills required for the 21st Century classical performer/teacher.

Course and Credit Requirements

1st Year – Fall

APAC 103 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 239 Vocal Accompaniment Credit(s): 1
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 101 Introduction to Music Theory Credit(s): 3 *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
ENG 101 Composition Credit(s): 3 (Domain 1 )
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3 (Domain 7 )

Total: 15 credits

1st Year – Spring

APAC 103 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 239 Vocal Accompaniment Credit(s): 1
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 102 Diatonic Harmony and Simple Forms Credit(s): 3 *
MUTC 109 Ear Training I Credit(s): 2 *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Quantitative Literacy Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 3 )
Moral Reasoning Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 5 )

Total: 17 credits

2nd Year – Fall

APAC 203 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
AP** 101 Applied**** Credit(s): 1.5 (Select from: harpsichord, jazz piano, organ or voice (voice minor screening is required.))
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 201 Chromatic Harmony and Compound Forms Credit(s): 3
MUTC 208 Ear Training II Credit(s): 2 *
PALM 312 Arts Marketing and Audience Engagement Credit(s): 3 (Domain 1 )
PRF 201 Health Issues for Artists Credit(s): 0.5

Total: 14.5 credits

2nd Year – Spring

APAC 203 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
AP** 101 Applied**** Credit(s): 1.5 (Select from: harpsichord, jazz piano, organ or voice (voice minor screening is required.))
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 211 Core Western Music History I Credit(s): 3 (Domain 6 )
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 202 Post-Tonal Theory Credit(s): 2
MUTC 209 Ear Training III Credit(s): 2
MU** Music Elective(s) (may include content, performance or skill-based instruction; may not include applied study) Credit(s): 2
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5

Total: 15.5 credits

3rd Year – Fall

APAC 303 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
MUCO 361 Beginning Choral and Instrumental Conducting Credit(s): 1.5 *
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MUPP 263 Singer’s Diction I Credit(s): 1
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 365 Vocal Repertoire for Pianists and Singers I Credit(s): 1 ^(ALT)
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Foreign Language Elective (Select from: French, German or Italian) Credit(s): 3 (Domain 7 )

Music Literature Elective

Select from:

MULT 210 Survey of Early Music Credit(s): 3
MULT 270 Introduction to indigenous Music Cultures Credit(s): 3
MULT 271 Women in Music Credit(s): 3
MULT 432 Jazz History Credit(s): 3
MULT 495 Special Topics Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3 credits, dependent upon topic.

Total: 3 credits

Total: 14.5 credits

3rd Year – Spring

APAC 303 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 212 Core Western Music History II Credit(s): 3 (Domain 6 )
MUPP 264 Singer’s Diction II Credit(s): 1
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 341 Half Recital Credit(s): 1 *
MUPP 366 Vocal Repertoire for Pianists and Singers II Credit(s): 1 ^(ALT)
MUPP 400 The Performer in the 21st Century Credit(s): 1
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5 Foreign Language Elective Credit(s): 3 (Select from: French, German or Italian) (Domain 7 )

Total: 15 credits

4th Year – Fall

APAC 403 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 434 The Piano in Chamber Literature Credit(s): 2 ^(ALT)
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 440 Full Recital Credit(s): 2 *
MUTC 403 Analysis and Forms Credit(s): 3
MU** Music Elective(s) (not to include performance or skill-based instruction) Credit(s): 3

Total: 14.5 credits

4th Year – Spring

APAC 403 Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 3 *
MUEN 368 Chamber Music Credit(s): 1 (Domain 2 )
MULT 420 Opera Literature Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
MUPP 302 Performance Seminar: Keyboard Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 440 Full Recital Credit(s): 2 *
MU** Music Elective(s) (not to include performance or skill-based instruction) Credit(s): 2
The Nature of Science Elective Credit(s): 3 (Domain 4 )

Total: 14.5 credits

Degree Total: 120.5 credits

*Minimum grade of “C” required.

(ALT) Offered on alternating schedule; consult with advisor.

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Program Outcomes

Course and Credit Requirements

1st Year – Fall

Total: 15 credits

1st Year – Spring

Total: 17 credits

2nd Year – Fall

Total: 14.5 credits

2nd Year – Spring

Total: 15.5 credits

3rd Year – Fall

Music Literature Elective

Total: 3 credits

Total: 14.5 credits

3rd Year – Spring

Total: 15 credits

4th Year – Fall

Total: 14.5 credits

4th Year – Spring

Total: 14.5 credits

Degree Total: 120.5 credits

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