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Music, History, Theory, Piano II
MUSIC HISTORY, THEORY, PIANO II (Grades 10, 11 - 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 II is a course designed for sophomores enrolled in the Vocal and Instrumental Preparatory School. The class continues student's learning of music theory including form, minor scales, and common terms. Students also receive an introduction to form through an analysis of Sonata Cycle in Western European piano literature as well as an overview of jazz and pop piano composer-performers. Both the theory and history serve as a backdrop for learning the following aspects of playing piano:
1. varied accompaniment patterns
2. minor musical pieces
3. 4-part chorales
4. duets and rounds
5. classic piano repertoire
Student Proficiencies
1. Students will be able to perform melodies on the piano with a variety of accompaniment patterns.
2. Students will be able to write the three different forms of minor scales and common chord progressions in minor keys.
3. Students will be able to perform piano music in minor keys, read and perform 4-part chorales, and perform duets and classic piano literature at the keyboard.
4. Students will theoretically understand Sonata Cycle as well as know examples from Classical piano repertoire.
5. Students will know examples of major jazz and pop pianists including Scott Joplin, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner and Stevie Wonder.
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 6: Varied Accompaniment Patterns
Varied Accompaniment Patterns in Three Keys
Melodies with Varied and Block Chord Accompaniment Patterns
Theory Homework Assignments (Sonata Cycle)
Theory Quizzes
Listening Exercises & Quizzes (Sonata Cycle)
Performance Quizzes
2nd MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 7: Minor Keys
Three Forms of Minor Scales
Common Chord Progressions in Three Minor Keys
Arpeggiated or Rolled Chords
Theory Homework Assignments
Theory Quizzes
Listening Exercises & Quizzes (Jazz & Pop Pianists)
Performance Quizzes
MIDTERM EXAM
3rd MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 8: 4-Part Chorale Style, Practice Hints
Performance Quizzes
Music History Presentation
4th MARKING PERIOD
Chapter 12: Duets and Rounds
Chapter 14: Classics for the Piano
Theory Homework Assignments (Common Musical Terms, p. 195)
Theory Quizzes
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. sonata form, 2. theme and variations, 3. minuet and trio, 4. rondo
2nd MP: 1. minor scales, 2. common chord progressions in three minor keys
4th MP: 1. common musical terms
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: 3 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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