Keyboard Skills 6 (227-3-1)

Instructors

Annie Chia-Chien Hsiao
847/491-5736
1818 Hinman Ave. Evanston IL 60208

Meeting Info

RCMA 4-138 Keyboard Lab: Mon, Wed 8:00AM - 8:50AM

Overview of class

Level 6 is a sequel to Levels 4 and 5 and provides students of late intermediate to early advanced level in theory and repertoire. This course focuses on 20/21st century idioms, transposing instrument reading, string quartet reading, and advanced keyboard theory including jazz harmonies. Continuing topics include collaborative accompaniment skills, two-hand creative accompaniments from existing harmonizations, solo repertoire, and technique. Students will also reinforce and apply the technical drills and theory concepts learned through the quarter in 3 composition projects. The solo piano Quarter-Long Piece will emphasize musical expression and cumulative reading skills from selections of 20/21st century repertoire and will be performed in the setting of a class recital.

Registration Requirements

Open to Music majors, who have taken Keyboard Skills Level 1-5.

Permission number is required.

Learning Objectives

Piano skills, advanced keyboard theory

Teaching Method

In person class. Class meets in the Keyboard Lab.

Evaluation Method

Weekly assignments, quarter projects, tests, final recital

Class Materials (Required)

Keyboard Strategies, Book 2. Published by G. Schirmer. ISBN# 0793553113. $45