MUSI 1183 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Course Title: Voice Class I

This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: This course is for non-voice majors. It presents the principles of breathing, voice production, tone control, enunciation, and phrasing in two group lessons a week. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009085126
All three sections of Voice Class have been cancelled. Its about time. Richland's dirty music advisors, Melissa Logan and Derrick Logozzo, put dozens of students they conned into being music majors in that class. It is for non-voice majors and will not transfer. All it does do is use up financial aid and rocket students toward out of state tuition. Maybe now the college will consolidate their programs and run them like real music schools are run. All voice and instrumental students (concentration and majors) should have studio classes and masterclasses as part of their MUAP (private lessons) as all real music programs do.

Keyboard Studies
TThe Department of Music at Texas A&M University-Commerce offers a thorough academic foundation and encourages creativity, developing aesthetic awareness in students at every level. The keyboard department strives to develop the unique interests of all keyboard majors and to expand their horizons. Our undergraduate and graduate students receive personal attention and are provided with the tools to develop, sharpen, and expand their keyboard skills through performing, teaching, composing, and studying of standard literature. Our outstanding faculty is committed to nurturing students on a one-on-one basis.

Piano students receive weekly private lessons, and participate in weekly studio classes. Our comprehensive curriculum supplements the keyboard studies with diverse music courses including those in literature, history, theory, conducting, jazz studies, as well as accompanying.

There are numerous performance opportunities for students, whether their emphasis is piano or organ. Our piano students earn valuable experience participating in chamber music ensembles and accompanying in applied studios or in one of our ensembles. Master classes, workshops, and lectures by visiting artists are an added bonus in our students’ learning experience.

Our Goals
Our goal is to provide students the guidance and encouragement to advance in their musical careers. In today’s competitive world, it is crucial to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to succeed. Our faculty is devoted to helping students find the program that better meets their educational and professional needs.

Scholarships and Assistantships
There are many sources of scholarships available to students depending on the result of the audition. All applicants need to complete their online applications to the university and audition before May 1 of the academic year to be fully considered for scholarships. Students pursuing a graduate degree may be eligible for a graduate assistantship. The amount of the awards varies according to the student’s talent, and potential contribution to the department. Students accepted into the Honors College receive full tuition and housing.

Personal Attention
With approximately 275 students, the music department offers a low 4:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes and frequent one-on-one instruction. Every student works closely with his or her mentor, a faculty member who serves as the student’s artistic and academic advisor.


For Audition information, please e-mail me or visit the Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Music website.
Texas A&M University – Commerce
Department of Music
Applied Piano
Fall 2018
Dr. Luis Sanchez Music Building 231.....

University Mission Statement Texas A&M University-Commerce nurtures and educates for success through access to academic, research, and service programs of high quality. Mission Statement The Music Department of Texas A&M University – Commerce promotes excellence in music through the rigorous study of music history, literature, theory, composition, pedagogy, and the preparation of music performance in applied study and ensemble to meet the highest standards of aesthetic expression. Student Learning Outcomes By the completion of the semester, the student should be able to:

  1. Learn and perform accurately at least three pieces from different style periods, a contrapuntal work and an etude.
  2. Perform from memory two of the works studied in the semester in studio class and/or studio recital.
  3. Apply a healthy approach to the instrument in practice and performance.
  4. Play selected scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, exercises, and etudes.
  5. Perform from memorize selected works for juries.


Drop Date If you need to drop this course without penalty, please refer to the current academic calendar. Be aware that your scholarship and/or degree requirements specify a certain number of applied lesson credits. Dropping this course may ultimately affect your scholarship disbursement and/or graduation date. Student Expectations
Students are expected to attend all required classes and events. Failure to attend mandatory events will result in the deduction of one letter grade from your semester grade. Only 1 absence will be allowed; after that, each absence will result in the deduction of 10 points from your semester grade. I reserve the right to drop a student from the course after four absences. Repeated lateness (after two) for class will also be penalized by lowering your final grade by 5 points for each tardy. Medical excuses and university-sponsored trips are acceptable reasons for missing class. If you do not bring your music to your lesson, that lesson will count as an absence.
 Students are expected to come prepared to their lesson. Lack of preparation is no excuse for rescheduling lessons. Lessons may only be rescheduled in case of illness, school event, or if I am unavailable. In extreme circumstances, you may consider switching your lesson time with another student. I will distribute a studio directory so that you can contact other students in the event you need to switch a lesson. Understand that you should only use this as a last resource and that you must plan your week appropriately to complete your practice and come prepared to your lesson. By the third week of the semester, all students must have purchased copies of their music. Even though you may use photocopies for lessons, you are required to have your OWN music for the midterm and juries. No borrowed books or library copies will be allowed. It is your responsibility and expectation to build your own music library. The Internet and IMSLP are convenient resources, yet many times, these editions have errors in them or are unreliable. If you are uncertain of what editions to buy, please consult with me during the first week of school. Failure to bring your own music for juries and midterm will deduct 2 letter grades from your final grade. Recording Students are encouraged to record their lessons and their performances in studio class. If you would like to use the CD recording device that is in my office you can either use CDs or an SDHC Flash memory card. If you would like me to provide the blank CDs please bring $5 to cover the cost of CDs for the entire semester. It is your responsibility to remind me to insert a blank CD at the beginning of each lesson. You will also have access to video of lessons and studio classes and other events. Required Practice Students are required to practice daily.Piano performance majors are required to practice a minimum of 4 hours each day at least 6 days a week....
Repertoire Each student will have specific repertoire assignments for the entire semester. You will also receive a worksheet indicating your technique requirements for the midterm and juries. Sight-reading Each student’s sight-reading level will be assessed during the first week of the semester. I have selected the Keith Snell Piano Repertoire publications, published by Kjos, www.kjos.com. Students will be responsible for purchasing the three books (Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Twentieth-Century, and Etudes) for the assigned level. Midterm Exam A midterm exam is scheduled for October 18-19. A sign up sheet with 10-minute slots will be posted one week prior to the exam. Content of the exam:

  1. Technique requirements as determined on the first week of the semester.
  2. An etude
  3. Sight-reading


Students who are performing a degree recital this semester will not be expected to play the Etude for their midterm, unless it is part of the recital repertoire. Jury All students are required to complete a jury on December 13, unless they have completed a degree recital, in which case they will only be required to perform the technique assignments for the semester at juries. A sign up sheet will be December 7. Content of the exam:

  1. Technique
  2. 3 contrasting pieces.
  3. Sight-reading.
  4. Video upload of the etude performed at midterm (Due date: December 1)


Piano Minors will play the technique assigned for the semester and two contrasting pieces. Recital Hearings and Recitals Students scheduled to perform a degree recital will be required to successfully complete a recital hearing 3 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the recital. Poor performance in the recital hearing will result in the rescheduling of the recital for the following semester and a failing grade. In extreme circumstances, a student may be allowed to reschedule the recital for the same semester at a later time. Studio Recital and Convocation All students are expected to perform at least once during the semester. The Fall Studio Recital is scheduled for December 3 at 6 pm in the Recital Hall. Convocation dates available for piano students will be announced later in the semester. Studio Class
Studio class is scheduled on Mondays and Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Recital Hall. Please check your e-mail regularly for updates. All students currently enrolled in my studio are expected to perform in at least 3 studio classes.
Program Notes You will be responsible for writing program notes for all pieces performed in degree recitals or juries. Program notes will be due on week 5. You will receive a handout with a few samples to help you determine the content, length, and appropriate writing style to complete this assignment. Listening Assignments Students will have listening assignments during the semester that will aid them in the study and preparation of the selected repertoire and further exploration of the piano literature and its place in Western Music. Practice Room Etiquette Students will not be allowed to leave books or personal belongings in the piano practice rooms. You may want to have a locker if you would like to store items in the music building. Food and drinks will not be allowed in the practice rooms either. Only bottled water (no open containers!) can be used in the practice room but they should never be placed on the pianos. Please make sure other music students are treating our instruments appropriately. Piano maintenance: Forms to report problems with the piano can be found on the Piano Bulletin board (By the piano lab). Make sure you complete these forms every time you find an issue with one of the pianos. Try to be as specific and as clear as you can so that Mr. Mike Terrill, the piano technician, can fix the problem when he is on campus. Grading:
Weekly lesson preparation 40% Midterm 20% Jury Or Recital 30% Program Notes/Assignments 10% A=100-90; B=89-80; C=79-70; D=69-60; F=59-0