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Complete the lesson book for Piano Adventures Level 4 and 5.

*Transfer students have use an equivalent method book.

Pass Level 7 and Level 8 of the Texas Music Teachers Association Theory Test.  It is not necessary to take the official state test; although, you might consider taking it since you are learning the material anyway. 

Technique                                                

1.   All major scales, 2 octaves, Hands Together – C♭ G♭ D♭ E♭  B♭  F  C  G  D  A  E B F♯ C♯                                              

2.   All harmonic minor scales, 2 octaves, Hands Together –  C♭ G♭ D♭ E♭  B♭  F  C  G  D  A  E B F♯ C♯    

3.  Chord Positions and inversions, major and minor –  C♭ G♭ D♭ E♭  B♭  F  C  G  D  A  E B F♯ C♯    

4.  Arpeggios, 2 octaves, hands separate –  C♭ G♭ D♭ E♭  B♭  F  C  G  D  A  E B F♯ C♯    

Harmonization

1.  Primary Chord Progression in Basic Accompaniment Style (Oom pah, Pop, Broken Chord, Walk-Up Bass) – C

2. Secondary Chord Progression in Basic Accompaniment Style:   B♭  F  C  G (Use this progression: I iii vi IV ii V7 I               

2.  Harmonize a Melody with Basic Accompaniment Style –  B♭  F  C  G 

You are required to memorize at least four pieces of standard piano literature: one from each of the major musical time periods.

This is the most creative element of the Musicianship Award. Research the musical time period of one of your performance pieces and present a report.  The report should follow similar rules for reports at your school with an introduction, two or three paragraphs of facts about the time period, and a conclusion.  Have fun learning more about music history.

A checklist is included in your Shelly Davis Piano Studio assignment book you receive at the beginning of the school year or you may download the Bach Award of Determination Skill Sheet here:  Bach Award Skills Sheet