Perspective students
Beginner/ElementaryAt this early musical development stage, students will learn the basics--introduction to keyboard, rhythm/counting, basic notation, playing by ear, practice habits, etc. The special attention is paid to healthy technique and hand positioning. Technology and games are a part of this curriculum! Materials/methods--Tales of musical Journey (I. Gorin), Piano Pronto (J. Eklund), Piano Safari, Piano Adventures, and others. Fun supplementary materials are provided.
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Intermediate
Intermediate-level pianists are now capable of adding some more extensive classical masterworks to their repertoire. Bach's preludes/inventions, sonatinas, early romantic repertoire is explored and supplemented by contemporary, popular or jazz pieces, according to student's interests and preferences. More time is now spent on theory/history topics. Students will be participating in a variety of events--MTNA adjudications, festivals, and competitions.
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Advanced
By this time, the student will develop much expansive command of the instrument (and greater musicianship overall). The repertoire will include compositions such WTC by J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Mozart Sonatas, pieces by Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Debussy, and other giants of piano literature. Besides participating in many events and festivals, students can prepare for college auditions and become student teachers on their own, mentored by Ms. Khavin.
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What's in the year ahead...
The 2016-17 school year is planned to be an exciting year of achievement and growth!
This is an incomplete list of events --(dates will be announced in Fall) In the Studio: Halloween party--October 29th Christmas concert--December, TBD (Retirement community) Winter Studio Recital--January 2017 Spring Studio Recital-- June 2017 Theory/Performance classes--TBD, throughout the year. MTNA and others: Bach Festival--October 9th, 2016 Concerto Competition--October 2016 Russian Music Festival--Dec. 3rd, 2016 Chopin Festival--January/February 2017 Chapter Adjudications--March 2017 Young Artists Festival--March 2017 PAFE--March/April 2017 Scholarship Competition--April 2017 Sonata/Sonatina--March 2017 Virtuoso festival--April 2017 Ribbon Festival--May 2017 Chamber Music Competition--June 2017 |