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Lesson Plan
Week of March 19, 2012
Grade Level:
Secondary
Subject:
Studio Piano
Overview & Purpose The course work for music history, piano technique, music theory, classical piano studies/repertoire,
and music appreciation run simultaneously.
MUSIC HISTORY
Clara Schumann
Before she was even born, Clara Schumann’s father had determined that she would be a star at the keyboard. Her father,
Fredrich Wieck, was a piano teacher, and he saw to it that she studied music, performed and composed – all at an early
age. Clara toured all over Europe, wowing audiences with her playing, and her compositions.
When Clara fell in love with Robert Schumann, who was studying with her father, Friedrich Wieck tried hard to stop them
from getting married. It took years -- and a court battle -- before Robert and Clara could finally get married. But Clara and
Robert Schumann became one of the greatest musical partnerships of all time. She gave the first performance of many of
his pieces, including his piano concerto and was a tremendous influence on his music. She also premiered works by
Chopin and Brahms. Even though she gave birth to eight children, and had great family responsibilities, Robert encouraged
her compose. When Robert got sick, and after his early death, Clara supported her family by giving concerts and teaching.
She continued to perform into her 70’s.
Modest Mussorgky
Prepared By:
Education Standards Addressed
M-HP-H1
Compare and contrast musical styles
representative of various historical
periods and cultures (1, 2, 4)
M-HP-H2
Analyze the function of music as it
fulfills societal needs within historical
and cultural contexts (1, 4, 5)
M-HP-H3 Compare and contrast types and uses of
musical instruments in various cultures (4)
M-HP-H4 Investigate and assess roles, careers, and
career opportunities for musicians (3, 4)
M-HP-H5
Identify prominent musicians of various
cultures and compare their lives, careers,
works, and influence (1, 4)
M-HP-H6 Analyze the university of musical themes
across cultures and time periods (1, 4)
Modest Mussorgsky was born in the Russian village of Karevo. His mother gave him his first piano lessons, and it was clear
early on that Mussorgsky was a very good pianist.
Modest went to military boarding school, and when he graduated, he joined the army as an officer. Then, Mussorgsky
started studying music with Russian composer Mily Balakirev, and left the army to become a composer. He was part of a
group of five Russian composers known as "The Five," or the "Mighty Handful."
But Mussorgsky had a hard time making a living as a composer, especially after his family lost all its money. So he got a
government job, and continued to spend all his spare time composing.
In addition to his instrumental music, Mussorgsky wrote songs, and several operas. His operatic masterpiece is "Boris
Godunov," about a Russian Tsar who lived in the 1500's.
PIANO TECHNIQUE (Primary technical studies: The Virtuoso Pianist (Le Piano virtuose) by Charles-Louis Hanon,
REPERTOIRE (see the charts at the end of the document)
Teacher Guide
E. Cobbins
Student Guide
Objectives
(Specify skills/information that will be
learned.
The students take lecture notes that summarize the Industrial
revolution.
The students identify the composers of the Romantic Era.
(Clara Schumann, Modest Mussorgdky)
The students practice the C Major broken chord/arpeggio in
6/8 time, (hands together in contrary motion)
The students rehearse selections for recitals and composition
Beginning students complete music theory computer drills.
The students complete listening summaries and guides that
provide information about the Romantic era in Music.
Information
(Give and/or demonstrate necessary
information)
I.MONDAY
A. Music History: The Romantic Era
1. lecture
a/ Clara Schumann
b. Listening
a. Written Assignment (summary)
B. Individual Lessons and Practice Sessions
II.TUESDAY
A. Group Session Technique “On Your Rockers”
B. Individual Lessons and Practice Sessions
III.WEDNESDAY
A. Music History: The Romantic Era
1. lecture Modest Mussorgky
2.
Magazine Article
3.
Sight-Reading
B. Individual Lessons and Practice Sessions
IV.THURSDAY
Individual Lessons and Practice Sessions
V. FRIDAY
A. Review Music History (video)
B. Written Assignment (listening Guide)
Verification
(Steps to check for student
understanding)
Assessment
A. Review Music History (video)
B. Written Assignment (listening Guide)
Other Resources
(e.g. Web, books, etc.)
Music Ace Software
Piano I students, semester two,
drill music theory through
computer drills and animated
activities.
DeBose Piano Competition Repertoire List
GRADE
(AGE)
LEVEL
SELECTION(S)
Age 14
BBII
Intermediate
Late Starter
Sonata in G Major (Cimersosa) (any),
Bach Prelude BWV 929, Kuhlau
Sonatina, Op. 55 (any), Shubert
Landler (any), Bartok Microcosmos
Vol 4 or 5 (any).
Age 15
CCI
Intermediate
Late Starter
Schumann Kinderscenen Op. 68
(any), Mendelssohn’s Song Without
Words, Op 19 (any) Ginestera 12
American Preludes Book I (any):
Vidala
Ninth Grade IIIA
Advanced
Standard
Bach Three Part Inventions (any),
Haydn Sonata (any first movement),
Chopin Waltz (any), Debussy
Arabesque No 2,
Ninth Grade GIIIA
Advanced
Accelerated
Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or
Sonata in E Major K.380, Mozart
Sonata in C Major, K330 (first or last
movement), Chopin Revolutionary
Etude or Nocturne in e minor
GRADE
(AGE)
LEVEL
SELECTION(S)
Age 15
Intermediate
Late Starter
CCI
Schumann Kinderscenen Op. 68
(any), Mendelssohn’s Song Without
Words, Op 19 (any) Ginestera 12
American Preludes Book I (any):
Vidala
Age 16
Intermediate
Late Starter
CCII
Bach Two Part Inventions (any),
Haydn Sonata in G Major, Schubert
Waltz or Eccossaise, Bartok
Mikrokosmos Volume V—Merry
Andrew
Tenth Grade
Advanced
Standard
IIIB
Bach Fugue BWV 856 in F Major,
Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or
Sonata in E Major K.380, Beethoven
Sonata in G Major Op. 79, No. 25,
Chopin Revolutionary Etude or Etude
in E Major
Tenth Grade
Advanced
Accelerated
GIIIB
Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or
Sonata in E Major K.380, Chopin
Polonaise in g minor, or
Revolutionary Etude
GRADE
(AGE)
LEVEL
SELECTION(S)
Age 16
Intermediate
Late Starter
CCII
Bach Two Part Invention Nos. 1 or 13,
Haydn Sonata in G Major, Schubert
Waltz or Eccosaise, Bartok
Mikrokosmos Volume V—Merry
Andrew.
Age 17
Intermediate
Late Starter
DDI
Haydn Sonata in G Major, , Chopin
Minuet Waltz , Debussy Arabesque No.
2
Eleventh
Grade
Advanced
Standard
IVA
Bach French Suite in G Major—Gigue,
Mozart Sonata K330 (Rondo
movement), Haydn Sonata in G Major
(any first movement), Beethoven
Sonata Op. 13 (any movement),
Chopin Nocturne in e minor, Brahms
Intermezzo 118 No. 2, Debussy’s
Claire de Lune
GIVA
Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83,
Mozart Sonata in C Major, K545 (first
or last movement)
Eleventh
Grade
Advanced
Accelerated
GRADE
(AGE)
LEVEL
SELECTION(S)
Age 17
Intermediate
Late Starter
DDI
Haydn Sonata in G Major, Chopin
Minuet Waltz, Debussy Arabesque
No. 2
Age 18
Intermediate
Late Starter
DDII
Bach Fugue BWV 856 in F Major,
Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 or
Sonata in E Major K.380, Beethoven
Sonata in G Major Op. 79, No. 25,
Chopin Revolutionary Etude or Etude
in E Major
Twelfth
Grade
Advanced
Standard
IVB
Beethoven Sonata No. 11 in B flat
Major, Op. 22, Chopin’s
Revolutionary Etude
GIVB
Bach Fugue BWV 856 in F Major,
Scarlatti Sonata in G K.431 L. 83 ,
Chopin Troisieme Ballade Op 47
Twelfth
Grade
Advanced
Accelerated