This class is designed to allow students the opportunity to learn and develop basic piano techniques, music reading skills, and knowledge of music theory. In addition to learning a varied repertoire of music literature, students will also study and practice scales, arpeggios, etudes, and a wide variety of essential piano-playing skills. Time management skills and self-discipline are important for students to have in order to progress through the course with ease and success. A recital performance at the end of the semester is a part of the requirements for this course.
Prerequisites: Piano 1 or audition
This course is designed as a continuation of the basic skills and concepts started in Piano 1. Students will expand upon the techniques, music reading skills, and music theory and will perform music which is more challenging and requires an advanced understanding of piano performance. A recital performance at the end of the semester is part of the requirements for this course.
Recommended for students in grades 10, 11, or 12
Students will learn about the nature of sound and how it is transformed and modified in physical, electrical, and digital environments. The course will focus on individual and group projects including use of microphones, use of the iPad and/or PC hardware, working with DAWs, and use of Midi software, instruments, and sound libraries. Focus will be placed on both in-class and live performance use and application and will be both an audio and video technology resource for all of the performing arts groups at Myrtle Beach High School.
Prerequisites: Piano 2 or by audition and teacher approval
This course is designed as a continuation of the basic skills and concepts started in Piano 1. Students will expand upon the techniques, music reading skills, and music theory and will perform music which is more challenging and requires an advanced understanding of piano performance. A recital performance at the end of the semester is part of the requirements for this course.
This course is primarily a survey of the Western music from the end of the Roman Empire to the present. The course focuses on a select group of great compositions and composers and is designed to be an enjoyable introduction to the world of music.