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Music History, Theory, Piano I
MUSIC HISTORY, THEORY, PIANO I (Grade 9 - 5 credits)
Prep School course for Instrumental and Vocal majors
SYLLABUS (prepared by Mr. Brellochs, June 16, 2003)
Course Description
Music Theory, History, and Piano I is a course designed for freshmen enrolled in the Vocal and Instrumental Preparatory School. The class introduces students to music theory including basic music reading, scales, and chords. Students also receive an overview of Western European piano literature from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. Both the theory and history serve as a backdrop for learning the basics of playing piano including the following:
1. proper hand position and finger technique
2. melodies played with both hands
3. melodies in the 5-finger position with chords in the left hand
4. melodies beyond the 5-finger position with chords in the left hand
Student Proficiencies
1. Students will know how to read music.
2. Students will be able to write the C, F, and G major scales.
3. Students will be able to write I, IV, V, and V7 chords in the above keys.
4. Students will know examples of piano music by major "Classical" composers including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninov.
5. Students will be able to perform piano music with melodies beyond the 5-finger position with chords in the left hand.
6. Students will be able to do an independent research project and presentation on a composer in music history.
7. Students will be able to compose original music for the keyboard.
Content Outline
1st MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Piano Keyboard
Notation of Rhythm
Hand Position on the Keyboard
Touch Terms
Chapter 2: Three Basic Keys
C Major Scale, Patterns in 5-Finger Positions, 5-Finger Melodies
G Major Scale, Patterns in 5-Finger Positions, 5-Finger Melodies
F Major Scale, Patterns in 5-Finger Positions, 5-Finger Melodies
Chapter 3: Intervals
Melodic Intervals in Three Keys
Harmonic Intervals in Three Keys
Interval Practice
Theory Homework Assignments
Theory Quizzes
Listening Exercises & Quizzes (Baroque, Classical)
Performance Quizzes
2nd MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 4: Chords
The Triad
Inversions of Triads
The Dominant Seventh Chord
C Major Chord Pattern for the Left Hand
C Major 5-Finger Melodies with Block Chord Accompaniment
G Major Chord Pattern for the Left Hand
G Major 5-Finger Melodies with Block Chord Accompaniment
F Major Chord Pattern for the Left Hand
F Major 5-Finger Melodies with Block Chord Accompaniment
The IV or Sub-Dominant Triad
Transposition
Theory Homework Assignments
Theory Quizzes
Listening Exercises & Quizzes (Romantic, 20th Century)
Performance Quizzes
MIDTERM EXAM
3rd MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 5: Beyond the 5-Finger Position
Fingering Changes and Examples
Melodies - Beyond 5-Finger Position
Performance Quizzes
Music History Presentation
4th MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 5: Beyond the 5-Finger Position (cont.)
Fingering Changes and Examples
Melodies - Beyond 5-Finger Position
Performance Quizzes
Composition Project
FINAL EXAM
Materials and Resources
Practical Piano Skills, 5th edition. Starr, Constance and William. McGraw Hill, Blacklick, OH. ISBN 0-697-10437-0
Piano lab: 16 keyboards connected to teacher's keyboard with "brain" to monitor students
CD player
CDs: currently not provided by the school
Methods of Assessment
1. Theory Homework
1st MP: 1. pitch identification, 2. note-values, 3. subdivision, 4. C, F, and G major scales, 5. intervals
2nd MP: 1. diatonic triads, 2. I and V chords and inversions, 3. V7 chords and inversions
2. Theory Quizzes
3. Listening Quizzes
4. Performance Quizzes
Right Hand (30%)
Left Hand (30%)
Coordination of both hands (40%)
5. Music History Presentation (35% of semester grade)
Student chooses a composer covered in class and a composition not covered in class.
Oral (60 pts)
1. Composer's history and background (15)
2. Time Period overview (15)
3. Description of music in technical terms (15)
4. Emotion of music (15)
Written (40 pts)
5. Composer's history and background (6)
6. Time Period overview (6)
7. Description of music in technical terms (6)
8. Emotion of music (6)
9. Grammar/MLA style: title page, 3 page body, bibliography (16)
6. Composition Project (35% of semester grade)
Performed in front of class
1. Originality, Musical Quality, & Musicianship (40 pts)
2. Length: 1 minute minimum (20 pts)
3. Piano Technique: how well the piece is performed (20 pts)
4. Notation: how accurately the piece is written down (20 pts)
7. Midterm Exam (10% of year grade)
8. Final Exam (10% of year grade)
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