Carnage Magnet Middle School
Welcome to Piano Lab at Carnage Magnet Middle School, a GT/AIG Basics Magnet Middle School in Raleigh offering a variety of courses supporting the diverse gifts and talents of our students. Students interested in the Arts at Carnage have the opportunity to take courses in visual art, dance, theatre, chorus, band, orchestra, guitar, and piano.
Carnage offers a sequential piano program accommodating all skill levels including beginning, intermediate, and advanced piano. Students will learn about the fundamentals of playing the piano through the study of performance technique, music literacy, and music theory. Students in the quarter-long Beginning Piano course will participate in a Virtual Recital at the end of each quarter. Students in Piano II and Piano III will present an In-Person Recital at the end of each semester.
Interested in taking Piano as an elective for the 2026-27 School Year?
Students who have little to no piano experience or play by ear should sign up for Magnet Beginning Piano (I). No audition is required for this quarter-long elective.
Students auditioning for placement for Piano II or Piano III for the 2026-27 school year should see the information here or under the Audition Information tab. Please note audition dates are in March and all auditions must be completed by March 24.
2025-26 Piano II/III Recital Dates
Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30
Thursday, May 14 at 6:30
Recitals will take place in the auditorium. Please plan to join us for an enjoyable evening of music!
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Please consider donating to our Piano Lab through the Phantom of the Arts Fundraiser, sponsored by the Carnage Arts Boosters. We are in need of funds to purchase new keyboard pedals, power cords, headphones, audio cords, and piano music. Any donation, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated. More information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/carnageartsboosters/phantom
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Welcome to Piano Lab at Carnage!