Sing. Play. Perform

This course for ages 8+ is for students who have had at least

one year of piano instruction.

The voice and piano are complementary instruments used in a variety of settings. This exciting class provides students with instruction in both vocal and piano technique and how to use them together in dynamic performances.

Students also learn techniques in theatre and stage performance.

Details

Available to ages 8+

Price | $252/month

Duration | 75 minutes

Skills Learned

Vocal

Introduction to Tonic Sol-fa
Introduction or review of notes in the treble clef
Clapping and counting to a steady beat
Beginning ear training; steps/skips/triads
Rests
Arpeggios/semitones/accidentals
Singing with dynamics
Sight-singing
Unison and two-part singing
Microphone and beginning stage performance
Basic music and vocal vocabulary
Breath control

Piano

Review of notes on the grand staff
Posture and hand position
Expression of the mood/character of the piece
Use of the damper pedal
Maintain a steady pulse and play ritardando, a tempo and fermatas and ornaments
Legato/staccato and expression of musical sentences
Advanced dynamic contrasts including crescendo and diminuendo and varied accents
Ability to interpret the form of a piece of music
All major 5-note major and minor scales
Two note chords in C, G, D, E, A and F
All major white key octave scales and arpeggios
Beginning sight-reading

Stage Performance

Exploration of theatre as the art of telling stories through live acting
Working together with classmates, involving all members
Spatial awareness in pantomime and behavior
How to create fun characters
Mirroring
Articulation
Projection
Voice variation
Listening and reacting
Stage direction/blocking vocabulary

Supplies Needed

Levels are determined with the teacher

3-Ring Binder

Headphones (wired)

Water bottle

The Full Voice

The Full Voice

Piano Pronto

Piano Pronto