Introduction to Piano Mr. Ryan Moseley ext. 6158

Research Shows: In a 1997 research study by Dr. Frances Rauscher and Dr. Gordon Shaw published in the February 1997 issue of Neurological Research; the findings conclude, “Children who received piano/keyboard training performed 34% higher on tests that require higher brain functions such as mathematics, chess, science, and engineering.” In a 1997 research study by Dr. Frances Rauscher and Dr. Gordon Shaw published in the February 1997 issue of Neurological Research; the findings conclude, “Children who received piano/keyboard training performed 34% higher on tests that require higher brain functions such as mathematics, chess, science, and engineering.”

AHS Vision Statement Appoquinimink High School is a school committed to fostering personal growth through positive character development and the use of state of the art tools and practices to enable students to make a positive impact on today’s global society Appoquinimink High School is a school committed to fostering personal growth through positive character development and the use of state of the art tools and practices to enable students to make a positive impact on today’s global society

Course Objectives To learn the basics concepts of playing the piano and piano music To learn the basics concepts of playing the piano and piano music To perform a wide range of repertoire from various cultures and genres which are engaging and challenging for the students To perform a wide range of repertoire from various cultures and genres which are engaging and challenging for the students To analyze, describe, and evaluate musical pieces through various music theory exercises and activities To analyze, describe, and evaluate musical pieces through various music theory exercises and activities

Required Materials Pencil Pencil Lined Paper or Notebook Lined Paper or Notebook Three-pronged folder OR Three-Ring Binder Three-pronged folder OR Three-Ring Binder Headphones Headphones Piano Music and Worksheets Piano Music and Worksheets

Grading Policy Playing Tests: 40% Playing Tests: 40% Written Tests: 30% Written Tests: 30% Theory Homework, Classwork, Quizzes: 20% Theory Homework, Classwork, Quizzes: 20% Classroom Participation/Required Materials: 10% Classroom Participation/Required Materials: 10% District Guideline: 70% Product; 30% Process

Performance Rubric Students will be graded on five categories: Students will be graded on five categories: 1. Rhythm 2. Note Accuracy 3. Dynamics 4. Articulation 5. Fingering\ Each Category will be worth 5 points for a total of 25 points Each Category will be worth 5 points for a total of 25 points

Course Requirements and Expectations Students must bring all required materials to class. Bringing the required materials to class is a daily portion of your classroom participation grade. Students must bring all required materials to class. Bringing the required materials to class is a daily portion of your classroom participation grade. Be on Time to class. Students should be in their seats 1 minute after the bell rings. Be on Time to class. Students should be in their seats 1 minute after the bell rings.

Expectations Continued No Food, Gum, Candy, or Drinks in the classroom No Food, Gum, Candy, or Drinks in the classroom Homework must be turned in on the assigned day. No late work will be accepted, unless students are absent or prior arrangements have been made. Homework must be turned in on the assigned day. No late work will be accepted, unless students are absent or prior arrangements have been made. Playing Test will be given once a week in class. Playing Test will be given once a week in class.

Final Thought “The life of the arts, far from being an interruption or a distraction, in the life of the nation, is close to the center of the nation’s purpose- and is a test to the quality of the nation’s civilization.” President John F. Kennedy