Mr. WalkEr's MUsic Class

Ossining High School

60107-1 Piano I60106-1

60106-1 SUNY Piano I

2020-2021

Instructors: Jaden de Guzman, Shadman Mirza, Rodrigo Vargas, Neil Walker.

Purpose: This course will provide basic piano instruction in a group setting. Emphasis is placed on correct piano technique, the reading of traditional notation, and artistic expression through performance. Students will work progressively through the Alfred Level I Adult Piano Method. Additional repertoire will be provided and selected on an individual basis with the instructor.

Materials: Headphones, Headphone adapter.

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Alfred Level I Adult All In One Course-Palmer/Lethko/Manus

The Joy of First Year Piano – Agay

Early Piano Classics – Bastien

Objectives: Piano I/SUNY Piano I students will

• Read and perform piano music in C and G positions

• Accurately read and perform basic rhythms at the piano

• Perform progressively more advanced music throughout the year in class recitals

• Begin exploring non-positional repertoire

• Develop pianistic techniques to allow artistic expression through performance.

Requirements: Students must come to class with materials and be ready to work independently at the keyboard for the class period. The instructor will work individually with each student for a limited time throughout the class. Students will set individual goals with the instructor in an ongoing basis and progress at their own rate. A minimum of 3 in-class recitals will be scheduled each marking period for assessment purposes.

Piano Night : Date to be announced but evening recitals in the OHS Auditorium will showcase students in the Piano Program. Participation in one of these recitals is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged.

Mid-Term Exam: Student will select a piece approved by the instructor which represents his/her progress in the class to perform in the Mid-Term Class Recital.

Final Exam: Student will select a piece approved by the instructor which represents the culmination of his/her progress in the class to perform in the Final Class Recital.

Ossining High School

60109-1

Piano 2/SUNY Piano 2

2020-2021

Instructor: Neil Walker

Purpose: This course will build on the beginning piano technique established in Piano I in a group setting. Emphasis is placed on correct piano technique, advanced reading of traditional notation, and artistic expression through performance. Students will work progressively through individually selected repertoire appropriate for their skill level and musical development.

Materials: Headphones, Headphone adapter.

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• Alfred level I Adult Method – Palmer/Lethko/Manus

• The Joy of First Year Piano – Agay

• Early Piano Classics – Bastien

• Music By the Masters – Lanning

• Essential Keyboard Repertoire Vol. 1 – Olson

Objectives: Piano 2/SUNY Piano 2 students will

• Fluently read and perform piano music in C and G positions

• Build a foundation of major scales, three octaves hands together

• Study and perform non-positional repertoire representing baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary periods

• Accurately read and perform basic and intermediate rhythms at the piano

• Perform progressively more advanced music throughout the year in class recitals

• Expand artistic expression through continued development of pianistic techniques

Requirements: Students must come to class with materials and be ready to work independently at the keyboard for the class period. The instructor will work individually with each student for a limited time throughout the class. Students will set individual goals with the instructor in an ongoing basis and progress at their own rate. A minimum of 3 in-class recitals will be scheduled each marking period for assessment purposes.

Piano Night: Date to be announced but evening recitals are scheduled in the OHS Auditorium to showcase students in the Piano Program. Participation is mandatory only for students receiving college credit, but all students are highly encouraged to perform.

Mid-Term Exam: Student will select a piece approved by the instructor which represents his/her progress in the class to perform in the Mid-Term Class Recital.

Final Exam: Student will select a piece approved by the instructor which represents the culmination of his/her progress in the class to perform in the Final Exam Class Recital.