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Piano Class Handbook Skyview Middle School 2016-2017 Harriet
Jarmon, PhD
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January2016
DearParentsandPianoStudents,
WelcometotheSkyviewMiddleSchoolPianoClassProgram!IamhappytointroduceyoutoourbrandnewinnovativeclassatSkyview!Withthegreatnumberofbeginningstudentsandtremendoustalentinourschool,thiscoursewillprovetobeanamazingadditiontoourmusicdepartment.
Ihavetaughtpianoprivatelyforover30yearsandholdadegreeinpianoperformance.IamaveryseriousinstructorwhenitcomestoinstrumentaleducationbutIamalsoverythoughtfulandworkhardtohelpmystudentssucceedandenjoytheartandfunofpianoperformance!
InthisPianoHandbook,youwillfindinvaluableinformationtohelpyouandyourchildhaveasuccessfulsemester.Itisessentialthateverystudentandtheirparent/guardianreadsanddiscussesthishandbookathome,asitcoversnearlyallaspectsofourpianoprogram.Afteryourdiscussion,pleasesignandreturnthePianoHandbookAgreementFormby
Friday,January2,2016.Itisimperativethatallpianostudentsandparentsreadthroughandunderstandthehandbooksothatthesebuddingmusicianscanlearntoworktogether,followguidelines,andtakeprideinwhatwearedoing.Pleaseconsultthishandbookinthefutureregardingourpolicies.
Studentswillreceiveagradeforthereturnontheirhandbookagreementformandforthecompletionofthisinformationform.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcerns,pleasefeelfreetocontactme.
Sincerely,
HarrietJarmon,PhDVocalMusicDirectorEmail:[email protected]:(719)495-1149ext.4260Website:http://www.smschoirnews.wikispaces.com
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SkyviewMiddleSchoolPianoClassProgram
Goals&Objectives CourseMaterials
1. Gainanunderstandingofmusicalnotation. 1.8-TabPlasticDividers
2. Learnbasicmusictheory. 2.Pairofheadphonesorearbuds3.
Developtheirindividualplayingskills 3.1Threeringbinder4.
Workcooperativelytoplayinanensemblesetting 4.2Pencils5.
Developeffectivepracticetechniques
5.1boxCloroxDisinfectantWipes
Coursedescription
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowishtodevelopbasicpianoplayingskills,orexpandontheirexistingskills.Timeinclasswillbespentbothonandoffthekeyboards.Whileplaying,studentswillbeworkingindividuallyandinsmallgroupstomasterthetechniquesofplayingandtolearnpieces.Therewillalsobetimespentingroupinstructiononmusicalnotationandtheory.
Expectations
1.BeontimeYoushouldbeinyourassignedseat,withyourmaterials,whenthebellrings.Attendancewillbetakenpromptlyandtardinesswillberecorded.Thethirdtardywillresultinadetention.
2.Nogum,food,ordrinkTheMusicTechLabisanunusualfacility,housingbothcomputerworkstationsandpianokeyboards.Thisequipmentisextremelyexpensiveandneedstobetreatedwithcare.
3.BerespectfulIexpectthatallstudentswilltreatme,theirpeers,andtheclassroomequipmentwithrespect.Becauseofthenumberofstudentsintheclass,wemayneedtosharekeyboards.Workingtogetherdemandsrespectfromeveryone.
4.BeagoodlistenerThisappliestobothgroupinstructionandindividualplayingtime.WhenIaskyoutolisten,Iexpectyoutostopplayingimmediatelyandlistentoinstructions.
5.UseclasstimewiselyThisisacoursethatdemandsindividualresponsibility.Youareexpectedtouseclasstimetopracticeonyourinstrument,asitisnotassumedthatallstudentshaveapianoathome.Outsidepracticetimemaybenecessary;practicefacilitiesareavailableforuseduringlunchorstudyhall.Writtenworkistobecompletedneatlyandontime.
BehaviorConsequences
1. VerbalWarning2. ParentContact3. WrittenReferral
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ESTIMATED GRADE PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN
Actual totals will vary due to varying quarter lenth and
assignments
DESCRIPTION PERIOD PERCENT
Class Participation weekly 15% Playing Tests weekly 40%
Ear Training Assessments weekly 40%
Notebook Checks monthly 5%
WEEKLY ASSESSMENTS 30%
FINAL EXAM 15%
PERFORMANCE RECITAL 55% TOTAL SEMESTER PERCENTAGE 100%
Grading
Each9/10-weekgradingperiod,thestudentsgradewillbecalculatedfromthefollowing:
WeeklyParticipationGrades-Studentswillreceivefullcreditforarrivingtoclassontimeeverydaywiththeirmusicandpencilandforactivelyparticipatingwiththegroupduringclass.
PlayingTestsPlayingtestsonscales,pianomusic,etc.willbescheduledonaweeklybasis.
Worksheets/Notebook-Studentswillcompletein-classorhomelearninghandoutson
musicalterms,fundamentals,andtheory.ALLworksheetswillbekeptinthestudentnotebook.
WrittenQuizzesandTests-Studentswillcompletetestsorquizzesonmusicalterms,fundamentalsandtheory.
Homework&AssignmentWebpages
WrittenassignmentshavebeensetuponSchoologyathttp://schoology.d49.org.Eachassignmentwillhaveaduedateandwillsendaremindertoallstudentsthattheassignmentisduethatweek.Thereminderdoesnotdisappearuntilthedayaftertheduedate.Mywebsitealsohasclassnotes,andotherpertinentmaterialsforclasssonooneneedcomplainaboutnotknowingaboutassignmentsormissingclassnotesduetoabsences!Pleasebookmarkmywebsite:http://www.smschoirnews.wikispaces.com
Supplies
Allstudentsarerequiredtohavethesuppliesbytheendofthefirstweek.FailuretoturninthesignedAgreementwillresultinthelossofpianoprivileges,whichwilleventuallyleadtoagradereduction.
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CareofMusic
Allsheetmusicand/orbooks,exceptthoseboughtbythestudentarepropertyofSkyviewMiddleSchoolandmustbetreatedassuch.Marksmaybemadeinpencilonly.Ifastudentlosesorruinsanoriginalpieceofmusic,itishis/herresponsibilitytopayforreplacement.
Use&CareofPianoClassEquipment
Allstudentsinpianoclassareexpectedtousetheupmostcarewhenhandlingthedigitalpianoequipment&accessories.Anystudentwhointentionallydamagestheequipmentorusesalackofcautionwhenhandlingitwillberequiredtopayfordamagesorrepairs.Studentswhoinappropriatelyhandletheequipmentwillloosetheprivilegetousetheequipment&willsufferagradereduction.
PianoRecital
AllpianostudentswillperformintheendofyearPianoRecitalonWednesday,May18thatSand
CreekHighSchool.
Studentsareexpectedtolookrefinedandprofessionalwhenperformingonstage.Studentsaretowearbusinesscasualorsemi-formalattireattheirPianoRecital.Nojeansort-shirtsarepermitted!Girlswearingdressesorskirtsmustcomebelowthekneewhilesitting.
AttendancePolicy
InPianoclass,thedailyworkthatisdoneisinpreparationforthefinalproductourperformanceofthemusic.Performanceabsencesareunacceptable.Anypre-arrangedabsencesfromaperformancemustbereportedtoDr.JarmonbeforeMay18,2016.Incaseofanemergency,pleasecontactmebyphoneore-mailimmediately.Unexcusedrehearsalorperformanceabsenceswillresultinstudentsreceivingafailinggradefortheevent.
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OutlineofTopics&Assignments
3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Week 1 Week 1 Gettingfamiliarwiththe
KeyboardPosture/Hands Pitchnotation
Circleof5thsKeySignatures ChooseRecitalPieces
Week 2 Week 2 Rhythmnotation IntroductiontoScalesandChords
LearnsimplesongsinthekeyofCMajor PlayingEvaluation#1
SpellingI,IV,andV7chords(Intermediate Students) MinuetinG
PlayingEvaluation#5
Week 3 Week 3 DynamicMarkings HandCoordination
PlayingwithOtherPeople
TempoMarkings Articulations
Week 4 Week 4 MoreonChordsInKeyofCPlaying Evaluation#2
CompositionAssignment#2
Week 5 Week 5 CompositionAssignment#1 MusicNotationTest#1
PlayingEvaluation#6 MusicNotationTest#3
Week 6 Week 6 Intervals BeginPlayinginthekeyofGMajorGMajor
ScaleandChords PlayingEvaluation#3
PlayinginOtherKeys Spelling7MajorScales&2MinorScales
(Intermediate Students) Sharps/Flats/Accidentals
Week 7 Week 7 Spelling5MajorScales Sharps/Flats/Accidentals
PlayingEvaluation#7*PracticeforRecital
Week 8 Week 8 ReviewonMajorScales/Flats/Accidentals
PracticeforRecital
*RecitalPerformance
Week 9 Week 9 MiddleCPositionDottedRhythms
PlayingEvaluation#4
ComprehensiveFinalExam
Week 10 MusicNotationTest#2
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SkyviewMiddleSchool
PianoHandbookAgreementForm
THE PIANO CLASS STUDENT/PARENT AGREEMENT ARE DUE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH
Proficiencyonamusicalinstrument,includingthevoice,takestimeandeffort.BeingintheSkyviewPianoProgramisnotmerelyan"activity"-itisalifestyle,acommitment,andanacademicendeavor.Youareabouttoembarkonanexciting,importantexperiencethatyouwillcherishfortheremainderofyourlife.Youwillmakenewfriends,devisenewgoals,andenjoysuccessthroughhardwork.
Containedinthispacketarerules,guidelines,andexpectationsthatyouwillagreetofollow.Belowyouwillsignacontractthatwillstateyouracceptanceofthecontentsofthispacket.Shouldaconflictarisebetweenpianoandanotherschoolactivity,sport,communityactivity,orajob,youwillbeexpectedtoremaincommittedtothepianoprogram.Yourgradedependsuponit.Remember,thisisaperformance-basedclassPerformanceiskey!
StudentAgreement
I,_________________________________________________,havereadthecontentsoftheSkyviewMiddleSchoolPianoHandbookandagreetoallofthematerialtherein.Iunderstandthatallexpectationsandconsequenceswillbecarriedout,ifdeemednecessary.IwillalwaysgiveanhonestefforttosupporttheSkyviewMiddleSchoolPianoClassProgramandIwillbepresentatallrequiredpianoevents.
StudentSignature: ___________________________
Date:____________________
ParentAgreement
I,_______________________________________________,havereadthecontentsoftheSkyviewMiddleSchoolPianoHandbookandagreetoallofthematerialtherein.Iunderstandthatallexpectationsandconsequencesapplytomychild.IwillalwaysgiveanhonestefforttosupporttheSkyviewMiddleSchoolPianoProgramandIwillalwaysprovidemychildwiththemeanstoattendrequiredevents.
ParentSignature: ___________________________
Date:____________________
