MUS 65 - PIANO ACCOMPANYING

    Recent Professors
    S. Boettger, S. Smolina
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    28–30 students
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1.5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS 65
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed to give students experience and technique for instrumental and vocal accompaniment. Students will perform a variety of pieces in class, receiving critique on balance, phrasing, and tempos. Students will be coached on watching and following soloists, rehearsal practices, and how to support the soloist throughout the process of performing. In the class, there will be mock experiences where students will have to adapt to soloists that skip sections, get lost, or need additional support during a concert. Emphasis will also be given to style, interpretation and techniques of accompanying and sight-reading. Students are limited to enrollment in four piano courses (MUS 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, or 65) for a maximum of 8 units.
    Usually Held
    Thu 7:00pm–7:50pm, Thu 7:00pm–8:15pm, Thu 8:00pm–8:50pm, 7:00pm–7:50pm