General Information

• Name: Accompanying
• Discipline: Music: Ensemble (MUSE)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: intermediate level of piano proficiency

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Coaches the individual in the techniques used in accompanying choirs and instruments on the piano. Class may be repeated for up to four units.

II: Course Objectives

By the completion of the class, the students should, with an accuracy of 75%:

• Follow a conductor effectively
• Read non-verbal cues from a performer
• Conduct an effective business discussion when hired as an accompanist
• Support and enhance an instrument or vocalist

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Students should:
1. Succeed at transfer institutions
2. Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.
3. Have an understanding of fine arts or performing arts.


Personal Development
• develop creative capacities

Community Commitment
• participate in a cultural or artistic event
• appreciate the unique role of the fine arts and humanities in the development of cultural values