Piano

This one-year course is designed for students who have achieved beyond the beginning piano level. It includes guidance and direction in solving problems related to studying repertoire, from analysis, style, and composers of varying stylistic periods. The importance of sustained effort and practice is stressed for technical proficiency. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

This one-year course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced study piano performance. Students will study repertoire, performance techniques, accompanying skills, sight-reading, music improvisation, form analysis, style, and composers of varying stylistic periods. This course may be repeated for credit. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.