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| PIANO LAB CLASSES |
| Piano Lab Classes are open to both 8th
and 9th grade students. Previous experience not required. Piano Lab Classes meet alternating days all year: 2nd block WHITE, 3rd block BLUE, 4th block WHITE. Students will learn the basics of reading / playing piano music and will perform in 4 recitals per semester (3 in-class recitals and 1 end-of-semester for the general public). Students will also access and acquire music skills through Music Ace software. Fridays are often exploration, presentation and test days! |
| CALENDAR for PIANO - 2nd SEMESTER |
| Recitals count for 30% of piano lab
grades. Students are graded on performance etiquette and audience etiquette. 1st in-class piano recital on Tuesday or Wednesday, February 19 or 20, 2008. (at least two pieces - one memorized and A, E or B major scale and primary chords) 2nd in-class piano recital week of March 24, 2008. (at least two pieces - one memorized and F and F# major scales and primary chords)) 3rd in-class piano recital on Thursday or Friday, April 11 or 14 (at least two pieces - one memorized; C, G and D major scales and primary chords) 4th Open recital/end-of-the-semester on Tuesday or Wednesday, May 20 or 21, 2008. The public is invited to attend this recital. (at least three pieces - two new - one memorized, one previous piece - memorized; E, A, B scales and primary chords) |
| CLASS REQUIREMENTS |
| GRADES 50% - Daily Practice / Participation / Pass-offs / MUSIC ACE 30% - Recitals 20% - Written or verbal tests |
| HOMEWORK |
| Piano lab classes will very
seldom have homework. Most class requirements are met during class and at scheduled recitals. Piano lab students should always work on their major scales and the I, IV and V chords for the scales and key signatures. |
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