New Course Websites:
Keyboard 1 Website:(A2,B5,B6,B7 Classes):
https://duval.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/Modules.php?modname=misc/WebPage.php#!2860972
A3: Musical Theater (ONLY)Keyboard 1/MusicTheory 1 Website:
https://duval.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/Modules.php?modname=misc/WebPage.php#!2861204
2 courses: Keyboard 1(listed 1st)
& A3: Keyboard/MusicTheory(scroll down)[MT.majors]
ALL students complete Keyboard Agreement Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/Giq44merGu
>Students will purchase a workbook for this class. Have by August 24.
KEYBOARD 1 CLASSES(A3,B5,B6,B7):
Here is a picture and a link to purchase on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Adult-Piano-Adventures-All-Course/dp/1616773022/
If you are absent,
you are responsible to get what you missed.
Always bring your book and materials(adapter,Headphones/earbuds,folder,pencil) to class!
KB1:
Online helps for Faber Book 1:
https://pianoadventures.com/resources/piano-adventures-player-app/
https://pianoadventures.com/adult/adult1/
Keyboard 1
EXPECT BELL RINGERS!!!
EXPECT SIGHT READING!!!
Have your book by August 24.
Each day in class you have KB book pieces, KB skills, KB scales, & solo to practice, as well as a KB unit to study.
Keyboard 1
EXPECT BELL RINGERS!!!
EXPECT SIGHT READING!!!
Each day in class you have KB book pieces, KB skills, KB scales, solo, & ensemble to practice, as well as a KB unit to study.
Keyboard 1: Quarter 2 ~ Plan
Beginning of Quarter is Oct. 12
Begin choosing solos/Q2Folder (due by Friday,Oct.21)
Ensembles will be assigned
Oct.13/14: Begin KBu5, pg 62-69
(Surprise,Hungarian,Shepherd) Tech.p68
Intro IV Chords.HO
Oct.18/19: Instruction
Oct.24/25: KBu5 Playing Test
Oct.26/27: Intro KBu6, pg 70-81
(Minuet,EFS,Gavotte) Tech.p80
Oct.28/31: Written Quiz KBu5-6
Nov.1/2: Pentascales & I-IV-I-V7-I Chords Test
(12 in chromatic order, both hands together by memory)
Nov.3/4: KBu6 Playing Test
Class Materials Check (Book,HP/Earbuds,Adapter,Folder/binder,pencil)
Nov.7/8: Intro KBu7 pg 82-89
(Moon,500pg1,Reveille) Tech.p88
*Nov.14/15: Intro KBu8 pg.90-95
(May,Saints,African) Tech.p94
*Nov.16/17: KBu7 Playing Test
*Nov.21/22: KBu8 Playing Test
*Nov.28/29: Solos/Ensembles Performed
*Nov.30/Dec.1: Written Quiz KBu7-8
*Dec. 2-7: Midterm Exam:KB u1-8
*All Quiz Corrections Due on Dec.13
* All Extra Credit Due on Dec.13
Nov.14/15: Intro KBu8 pg.90-95
(May,Saints,Africanpg1) Tech.p94
Nov.16/17: KBu7 Playing Test
Nov.28/29: Written Quiz KBu7-8
Dec.1/2: KBu8 Playing Test
Dec. 5/6: Solos/Ensembles Performed
Dec. 9-16: Midterm Exam: KB u1-8
*All Quiz Corrections Due on Exam Day
* All Extra Credit Due on Exam Day
Assignment Category Weight
Weekly Grade 15%
Playing Tests 25%
Skills Proficiency 25%
Written Quizzes 15%
Performance 20%
All Test Corrections & Extra Credit are due on Exam Day
A3:Musical Theater. Keyboard & Music Theory
STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE WORKBOOKS:Have your books by August 24
Alfred All-in-one Adult book 1 piano course & Alfred Essentials of Music Theory Complete
Piano Book/QR code:
Link: https://www.amazon.com/ADULT-COURSE-MANUS-PALMER-author/dp/B009XQTNIC/
MusicTheoryBook/QRCode:
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Complete-Training-Workbook/dp/0882848976/
Always bring your book and materials(adapter,Headphones/earbuds,folder,pencil) to class!
EXPECT BELL RINGERS!!!
EXPECT SIGHT READING!!!
Each day in class you have KB book pieces, KB skills, KB scales, solo, & ensemble to practice, as well as a MT unit to study.
A3:Musical Theater:Keyboard 1 & Music Theory 1
EXPECT BELL RINGERS!!!
EXPECT SIGHT READING!!!
Each day in class you have KB book pieces, KB skills, KB scales, & solo to practice, as well as a MT unit to study.
A3.Q2.Plan:
Begin Quarter 2 Oct. 12
Begin choosing solos/Q2Folder (due by Friday,Oct.21)
Ensembles will be assigned
Oct.14: Begin KB.u5, pgs. 50-57
[Somebody,Money;xc:Friend]
Intro IV Chord. HO
Oct.19: Instruction
Oct.21: Instruction TH.u5(p28-33)
Oct.25: KB.u5: Playing Test
Oct.27: Instruction KB.u6, pgs.58-63
[Cuckoo,Harp;xc:LizaJane]
Oct. 31: TH.u5 Quiz & Aural Skills; CW due
Nov.2: Instruction TH.u6(p34-38)
Nov.4: KB.u6 Playing Test; Class Materials Check (Book,HP/Earbuds,Adapter,Folder/binder,pencil)
Nov.8: Instruction KB.u7, pgs.64-71
[BrownEyes,Alpine;xc:p71]
Nov.10: Pentascales & I-IV-I-V7-I Playing Test
(12 in chromatic order, hands together by memory)
*Nov.1014: Pentascales & I-IV-I-V7-I Playing Test
(12 in chromatic order, hands together by memory)
*Nov. 16: TH.u6: Quiz and Aural Skills
*Nov.18: Instruction KB.u8,pgs72-77
[Waltz,Standing;xc:HappyBday]
*Instruction TH.u10: *CW.pgs 62-64,67
16thnotes&rests,Dotted8th,Common/cutTime
*Nov.22: KBu7: Playing Test
*Nov.29: Review & Practice
*Dec.1: *TH.u10: Quiz and Aural Skills
*Dec.5: *(earlier)Midterm Exam: KB u1-8, MT u1-7
*Dec.7: Solos/Ensembles Performed
*Dec. 9: KB.u8: Playing Test
*Dec.12-16: School Testing; Makeup DAYS
*All Quiz Corrections Due on DEC.13
* All Extra Credit Due on DEC.13
Nov. 15: TH.u6: Quiz and Aural Skills
Nov.17: Instruction KB.u8,pgs72-77
[Waltz,Standing;xc:HappyBday]
Nov.21: KBu7: Playing Test
Nov.28: Instruction TH.u7(p43-49)
Nov.30: KB.u8: Playing Test
Dec.2: TH.u7: Quiz and Aural Skills
Dec.6: Solos/Ensembles Performed
Dec. 9/13: Midterm Exam: KB u1-8, MT u1-7
*All Quiz Corrections Due on Exam Day
* All Extra Credit Due on Exam Day
Weekly Grade 10%
Unit Playing Tests 25%
Skills Proficiency 20%
Music Theory Quizzes & Classwork 25%
Performance 20%
Mrs. Sarah J. Morrell
Bachelor of Music Education/Piano
Samford University
Morrells@duvalschools.org
Office room 146;
Voicemail: 904-455-2021; Classroom 151
Teacher Schedule:Keyboard 1 Room 151: A3,B5,B6,B7
A2 Keyboard 1/Music Theory for Musical Theater Majors
Room 151
It is essential to master skills for you to have a keyboard or piano at home on which to practice. If you don't already have one, 49 keys is minimum size that will accommodate your assignments. A suitable practice keyboard idea:
KikerTech Roll Up Piano/ Premium Grade Silicone |THICKENED KEYS | Upgraded Built-in Amplifying Speakers | Small Portable Piano Keyboard MIDI USB (61Keys)
Brand: Kiker Music ~ $42.99 with free Prime Shipping on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Keys-Roll-Piano-Rechargeable/dp/B07YXK38NF/ref=sr_1_28?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5auGBhDEARIsAFyNm9H_HylZuEezkZNy1VKU-NDy8g3tCQHZLStKYNU5QVUJcxWevIadKUQaAtRjEALw_wcB&hvadid=409979468307&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9011541&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15654634268407909528&hvtargid=kwd-606720482084&hydadcr=29865_12017379&keywords=kmusic%2Broll%2Bup%2Bpiano&qid=1623944304&sr=8-28&th=1
> Every Student complete:
KEYBOARD LAB AGREEMENT:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-xRFrWB-s-9Fh8SbYKAJVa5UMUgwRzhRV01NSVhVVlBSWFpNM1hNNjJJSy4u
>Students will purchase workbooks for this class.
Keyboard 1 is a piano proficiency class. This course teaches basic piano skills, grand staff music reading, scales and standard chord progressions, lead sheet, basic transposition, basic sight reading, and ensemble playing. Students who have already attained piano proficiency are encouraged to test out and take another music elective.
Keyboard 1 Proficiency Requirements to test out:
1. 6 White-key major scales (C,D,E,F,G,A) ascending and descending hands together with correct fingering.
2. Chord progressions I-IV-I-V7-I hands together with correct fingering in a smooth progression for the 6 scales.
3. 3 minor scales Am,Dm,Em ascending and descending in all 3 forms (natural,harmonic,melodic) hands together with correct fingering; and the chord progressions
i-iv-i-V7-i (harmonic minor) for each minor scale.
4. 2 prepared pieces: 1 classical and 1 contrasting style, not an original composition. 1 piece must be memorized.
5. Sight-reading a piece at an approximate level 2.
(Testing must be completed by the 5th day of school)
Links and Resources