Overview & Purpose the Course Work for Music History, Piano Technique, Music Theory, Classical

Lesson Plan Week of September 26, 2011 Grade Level: Secondary Subject: Studio Piano Prepared By: E. Cobbins

Overview & Purpose The course work for music history, piano technique, music Education Standards Addressed theory, classical piano studies/repertoire, and music appreciation run simultaneously. Studio Piano I Benchmark 1 Recognize and imitate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns using voice, MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS/MUSIC THEORY musical instruments, or other sound sources (3) STUDIO PIANO I - Define/Review Sharps, Flats, and Accidentals Recognize and perform melodic and The sharp raises the pitch one half step. The double sharp raises the pitch two half steps. The G or treble clef locates the second line on the staff as G above Middle C. rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources, both The F or bass clef locates the as G above Middle C. individually and in ensembles (1, 3, 4)

The F or bass clef locates the fourth line as F below Middle C. Benchmark 2 Recognize basic notational symbols The flat lowers a pitch one half step. The double flat lowers the pitch two half steps. and express vocabulary that conveys Studio Piano II, III, IV precise musical meanings (3, 4) An interval is the distance or difference in pitch between two tones. If sounded separately the interval is Interpret notational symbols and melodic; if sounded simultaneously, the interval is harmonic. vocabulary that convey precise musical The name of an interval is determined by the number of degrees included. meanings (2, 3, 4)

PIANO TECHNIQUE Charles-Louis Hanon (2 July 1819 – 19 March 1900) was a French piano pedagogue and composer. He is best known for his work The Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises, which has become the most widely used set of exercises in modern piano teaching.

STUDIO PIANO I – Hanon No. 1 (Ascending and Descending; Hands Together) STUDIO PIANO II, III, IV – Hanon No. 38 (entire) REPERTOIRE (see the charts at the end of the document)

Teacher Guide Student Guide Objectives The students will define sharps, flats, (Specify skills/information naturals, and related terms. that will be learned. The students will review interval patterns in Middle C Position

The students will define and review intervals, half and whole steps.

The students will perform Hanon No. 38 and Hanon No. 1.

The students will improve finger dexterity.

The students will improve sight-reading by reading and playing simple songs.

The students will student independent repertoire for beginner and intermediate level students. Information I. Monday A. Lecture Music Theory Review (Give and/or demonstrate necessary 1. sharps information) 2. flats 3. naturals 4. accidentals 1. sharps 5. half steps 2. flats 6. whole steps 7. the chromatic scale 3. naturals B. Performance Test (cont'd) 4. accidentals C. Independent Lesson Schedules D. Computer Lesson SchedulesII. 5. half steps

II. Tuesday 6. whole steps Bell Ringer: Lesson 7. the chromatic scale A. Bell Ringer: Music Theory Lecture 1. Music Ace Sessions a. Half Steps Whole Steps b. Sharps and Flats c. Sharps and Flats on the Staff 2. Written Assignments a. Sharps b. Flats c. Naturals C. Sight-Reading 1. Monkey Business 2. Little River Flowing B. Technique 1. The Virtuoso Pianist by Louis Hanon a. Piano I: Hanon No. 1 - pages 1 and 2 -. ascending; hands separately and together 2. Piano II: Hanon No. 38 -. pages 1 and 2 -. ascending and descending in parallel motion -. ascending and descending in contrary motion

C. Independent Studies: Daily Routine 1. Piano I a. Scales b. March (Bastien) c. Intervals 2. . Piano II, III, IV a. Scales b. Repertoire 3. Independent Lesson Schedules 4. Computer Lesson Schedules

III. Wednesday A. Bell Ringer Activities 1. Bell Ringer 2. Intervals a. written notes b. Music Ace II Lesson B. Independent Lesson Schedules 1. Hanon No. 38 and No. 1 2. Repertoire a. Piano I i. Monkey Business ii. Little River Flowing iii. March b. Piano II, III, IV i. Chord Sets ii. Individual Repertoire C. Computer Lesson Schedule

IV. THURSDAY A. Piano I, II, III, IV 1. Daily Routine a. Hanon No. 38 b. Hanon No 1 c. Review Repertoire 2. Master Theory Lessons Due a. Piano I-Lessons 27, 28, 29 b. Piano II, III, IV-Lessons 44/45 B. Computer Lesson Schedules Friday

I. Master Theory Lessons Due A. Piano I-Lessons 27, 28, 29 B. Piano II, III, IV-Lessons 44/45 II. Written Activity: Test A. Video-Bill Nye the Science Guy on Sound/Music B. Listening Guide Verification Assessments Other Resources (Steps to check for student A. Master Theory (e.g. Web, books, etc.) understanding) 1. Piano I – Lesson 21 and 22 http://musictheory.net/lessons/ht 2. Piano II-IV – Lesson 41and 42 ml/id30_en.html B. Computer Drills (Music Ace) 1. Piano I – Music Ace Software a. Intervals (Disk I) http://harmonicvision.com b. The Measure (Disk II 2. Piano II-IV – a. Intervals (Disk II) b. Half Steps and Whole Steps (Disk I) DeBose Piano Competition Repertoire List

GRADE LEVEL SELECTION(S) (AGE)

Age 14 BBII Sonata in G Major (Cimersosa) (any), Intermediate Bach Prelude BWV 929, Kuhlau Late Starter Sonatina, Op. 55 (any), Shubert Landler (any), Bartok Microcosmos Vol 4 or 5 (any).

Age 15 CCI Schumann Kinderscenen Op. 68 Intermediate (any), Mendelssohn’s Song Without Late Starter Words, Op 19 (any) Ginestera 12 American Preludes Book I (any): Vidala

Ninth Grade IIIA Bach Three Part Inventions (any), Advanced Haydn Sonata (any first movement), Standard Chopin Waltz (any), Debussy Arabesque No 2,

Ninth Grade GIIIA Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or Advanced Sonata in E Major K.380, Mozart Accelerated Sonata in C Major, K330 (first or last movement), Chopin Revolutionary Etude or Nocturne in e minor GRADE LEVEL SELECTION(S) (AGE)

Age 15 CCI Schumann Kinderscenen Op. 68 Intermediate (any), Mendelssohn’s Song Without Late Starter Words, Op 19 (any) Ginestera 12 American Preludes Book I (any): Vidala

Age 16 CCII Bach Two Part Inventions (any), Intermediate Haydn Sonata in G Major, Schubert Late Starter Waltz or Eccossaise, Bartok Mikrokosmos Volume V—Merry Andrew

Tenth Grade IIIB Bach Fugue BWV 856 in F Major, Advanced Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or Standard Sonata in E Major K.380, Beethoven Sonata in G Major Op. 79, No. 25, Chopin Revolutionary Etude or Etude in E Major

Tenth Grade GIIIB Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or Advanced Sonata in E Major K.380, Chopin Accelerated Polonaise in g minor, or Revolutionary Etude GRADE LEVEL SELECTION(S) (AGE) Age 16 CCII Bach Two Part Invention Nos. 1 or 13, Intermediate Haydn Sonata in G Major, Schubert Late Starter Waltz or Eccosaise, Bartok Mikrokosmos Volume V—Merry Andrew.

Age 17 DDI Haydn Sonata in G Major, , Chopin Intermediate Minuet Waltz , Debussy Arabesque No. Late Starter 2

Eleventh IVA Bach French Suite in G Major—Gigue, Grade Mozart Sonata K330 ( Rondo Advanced movement), Haydn Sonata in G Major Standard (any first movement), Beethoven Sonata Op. 13 (any movement), Chopin Nocturne in e minor, Brahms Intermezzo 118 No. 2, Debussy’s Claire de Lune

Eleventh GIVA Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83, Grade Mozart Sonata in C Major, K545 (first Advanced or last movement) Accelerated GRADE LEVEL SELECTION(S) (AGE) Age 17 DDI Haydn Sonata in G Major, Chopin Intermediate Minuet Waltz, Debussy Arabesque Late Starter No. 2

Age 18 DDII Bach Fugue BWV 856 in F Major, Intermediate Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or Late Starter Sonata in E Major K.380, Beethoven Sonata in G Major Op. 79, No. 25, Chopin Revolutionary Etude or Etude in E Major

Twelfth Grade IVB Beethoven Sonata No. 11 in B flat Advanced Major, Op. 22, Chopin’s Standard Revolutionary Etude

Twelfth Grade GIVB Bach Fugue BWV 856 in F Major, Advanced Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 , Accelerated Chopin Troisieme Ballade Op 47