Keyboard Skills 6 (227-3-1)

Instructors

Annie 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

Technique, Reading, Ensemble, Creative work, Transposition, Harmonization, Repertoire, Accompaniment, Open score reading, Transposed instrument reading.

Registration Requirements

Permission number and passed Level 5

Learning Objectives

To learn how to read and play transposed instruments and string quartet in piano, to be able to harmonize with more advanced chords including jazz chords and pop chords, to explore with formal and informal 20th century idioms, to be able to sight read multiple-score reading, to perform solo repertoire to class. Students will continue to strengthen musical and technical development, and complete group and creative activities.

Teaching Method

Lab course (Electronic keyboard lab).Individual and group instruction.

Evaluation Method

Quizzes, exams, performance, improvement, attitude, attendance.

Class Materials (Required)

Keyboard Strategies Master Text 2 by Stecher and Horowitz published by G. Schirmer. ISBN 978-
0793552917. $43.00

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Restricted to Music Undergraduates
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required