Ms. Lisa Forte

District Coordinator of Music & Performing Arts

SHS Department Chair

Welcome!

This site provides general information about SHS courses in

Advanced Piano Studies

and

Applied Music.

Google Classroom will be the primary platform for students to access resources that include

syllabi, materials, assignments, links,

office hours, and streaming communication throughout the year.

Please check back here periodically for any additions to helpful content and links,

and contact me with any questions at

Lforte@scarsdaleschools.org.

Office: Music Tower (914)721-2485

Thank you!

Advanced Piano Coaching

Advanced Piano Coaching is a course designed for experienced pianists who study privately and wish to receive supplemental instruction. Our studies will include piano literature from the Baroque through the 21st-century eras with emphasis on standard-repertoire composers as well as under-represented composers. The course will also include explorations in form and analysis, scales and modes, the history of the piano, the craft of piano playing, pianistic body mapping (awareness, balance, and movement), the pianistic self-image, and perspectives of the collaborative pianist. Supplemental master class sessions with guest teachers will also be enjoyed on our journey.

In celebration of their studies and accomplishments, students will participate in two piano recitals on January 13th at 7:00pm and May 19th at 7:00pm in the SHS Music Tower.

Full Year, 1/2 Credit

NYS-Approved Credit for Private Study

Applied Music

Credit is granted for Applied Music in accordance with regulations established by the New York State Department of Education and SHS. Credit is granted for students who study privately and are enrolled in a course offered (and currently running) by the SHS Performing Arts department.

Participants must complete and submit all appropriate registration forms and practice journals. Students' private teachers are responsible for filing quarterly grades (P/F) in a timely manner as indicated by the department chair. Students are responsible for making appropriate arrangements with their private teachers.

Full Year, 1/2 Credit

If you are interested in earning credit for Applied Music, please click here for detailed information:

APPLIED MUSIC DOCUMENTS & FORMS 2025-26

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