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MUSIC 155A

Piano Literature (MUSIC 255A)

UNITS:1
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-CE

An exploration of the repertoire for piano and keyboards, providing experience with and context for this literature while engaging practical, technical and analytical features of the works. Each quarter will cover focused areas defined by time, place, composer, stylistic tradition, formal type, etc. Students will perform works in class, as well as listen to and compare performances through videos and recordings. Assignments include reading, listening, and a final project. Prerequisite: Private lesson proficiency level in piano, or consent of instructor.

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3 Terms
Practicum 1Open
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MUSIC 155A: Piano Literature (MUSIC 255A)

1 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-CE

An exploration of the repertoire for piano and keyboards, providing experience with and context for this literature while engaging practical, technical and analytical features of the works. Each quarter will cover focused areas defined by time, place, composer, stylistic tradition, formal type, etc. Students will perform works in class, as well as listen to and compare performances through videos and recordings. Assignments include reading, listening, and a final project. Prerequisite: Private lesson proficiency level in piano, or consent of instructor.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Practicum — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Practicum — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

Spring 2027 sections

  • Practicum — TBA TBA (Undergrad)

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