20805221Class Piano 1
Course Information
Description
Students will be introduced to piano technique and musical notation for piano. Students will then apply these skills to elementary-level performance of music from a variety of genres and styles. Performance of fully notated music, improvised harmonization of melodies in major keys, and melodic improvisation based on written harmonic progressions will be explored at a beginning level.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze and perform elementary-level music at the keyboard from written notation.
    Assessment Strategies
    Participation in class activities
    Written assignments
    Keyboard performance assessments
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively in class
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    you respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in discussions
    you participate in keyboard performance activities in class
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you notate musical symbols legibly according to established standards in western music
    you accurately perform notated pitches
    you accurately perform notated rhythms
    you accurately perform notated dynamics
    you accurately perform indicated articulations
    you accurately interpret musical symbols in performance

  2. Perform improvised music at the keyboard in major keys based on stated guidelines.
    Assessment Strategies
    Participation in class activities
    Keyboard performance assessments
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively in class
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    you respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in discussions
    you participate in keyboard performance activities in class
    you perform improvised melodies according to prescribed guidelines
    you perform improvised rhythms according to prescribed guidelines
    you incorporate dynamics in improvised musical performance
    you incorporate appropriate articulations in improvised musical performance

  3. Demonstrate appropriate keyboard technique based on established performance practice for elementary-level music.
    Assessment Strategies
    Participation in class activities
    Written assignments
    Keyboard performance assessments
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly
    you arrive for class on time
    you listen attentively in class
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussions
    you respond appropriately to the comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in discussions
    you participate in keyboard performance activities in class
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you notate musical symbols legibly according to established standards in western music
    you accurately perform notated pitches
    you accurately perform notated rhythms
    you accurately perform notated dynamics
    you accurately perform indicated articulations
    you accurately interpret musical symbols in performance