Introduction to Piano
Mr. Ryan Moseley
Ryan.moseley@appo.k12.de.us
302-449-3840 ext. 6158
Research Shows:
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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
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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
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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 analyze, describe, and evaluate musical
pieces through various music theory exercises
and activities
Required Materials
 Pencil
 Lined
Paper or Notebook
 Three-pronged folder OR Three-Ring Binder
 Headphones
 Piano Music and Worksheets
Grading Policy
Playing Tests: 40%
 Written Tests: 30%
 Theory Homework, Classwork, Quizzes: 20%
 Classroom Participation/Required Materials:
10%
District Guideline:
70% Product; 30% Process
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Performance Rubric
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Students will be graded on five categories:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Rhythm
Note Accuracy
Dynamics
Articulation
Fingering\
Each Category will be worth 5 points for a
total of 25 points
Course Requirements and
Expectations
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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.
Expectations Continued
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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.
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