Keyboard for Kids- Level 1A (Grades 1-2)
Designed for the young beginner, ages six and seven. Students will learn to play and recognize rhythms, note read, understand basic music theory, learn proper technique at the piano and play elementary pieces. Parental involvement is a must for the young beginner. We ask that a parent attend the group piano class and help monitor practice sessions at home. A digital keyboard or acoustic piano is required. Theory Level 1 corresponds with this course. Students must attend both group piano and group theory weekly.
Class Days/Times: (60min/once a week) M/W: 5-6p.m. or T/Th: 4:30-5:30p.m. or 5:30-6:30p.m.
Keyboard for Kids- Level 1B (Grades 3-5)
Designed for the young beginner, ages eight through ten. Students will learn to play and recognize rhythms, note read, understand basic music theory, learn proper technique at the piano and play elementary pieces. Parental involvement is encouraged for the young beginner. Parents should monitor practice sessions at home. A digital keyboard or acoustic piano is required. Theory Level 1 corresponds with this course. Students must attend both group piano and group theory weekly.
Class Days/Times: (60min/once a week) M/W: 5-6p.m. or T/Th: 4:30-5:30p.m. or 5:30-6:30p.m.
Keyboard for Kids- Level 2
This course is for students who have completed either Level 1A or 1B of Keyboard for Kids. The class is a continuation of the piano skills acquired in Level 1. Auditions will take place the beginning of the fall semester to assign students to the proper class. The student will expand their rhythm reading, explore more solo pieces and work on duets with fellow classmates. Theory Level 2 corresponds with this course. Students must attend both group piano and group theory weekly.
Class Days/Times: (60min/once a week) M/W: 5-6p.m. or T/Th: 4:30-5:30p.m. or 5:30-6:30p.m.
Group Piano Classes for the Visually Impaired
The Piano Preparatory Program is proud to announce the opening of a new class within its piano program. This new class will be held exclusively for the visually impaired children who wish to learn to play piano by reading music Braille notation. The goal of this class is to make available and assist visually impaired children in learning basic piano keyboard skills. Classes will begin in September 2005 and will be taught by Ms. Simona Armbruster who created and designed the curriculum. The calendar of activities and classes will follow the standard Piano Preparatory Program schedule. Since all students will be taught how to read music, they will be held to the same standards of the sighted Preparatory students.
Class Days/Times: (60min/once a week) Saturdays. Time TBA
Private Lessons
Private lessons are open to all students. Upon completion of Keyboard for Kids Levels 1 and 2, students are eligible for private lessons. Lessons cover a wide range of repertoire from all genres, technique is emphasized along with musicianship skills. Students are required to continue attending weekly theory classes. Private lesson times are arranged by the teacher.
Adult Piano (A)
Designed for the beginning adult student. No prior piano experience. Classes will cover note reading, rhythms, harmonization, sight-reading, basic music theory, ensemble playing and solo repertoire. Adults are eligible to participate in all recitals in the Piano Preparatory Program. A digital keyboard or acoustic piano is required for the course.
Class Days/Times: (60min/once a week) M/W: 5-6p.m. or T/Th: 4:30-5:30p.m. or 5:30-6:30p.m.
Adult Piano (B)
A continuation of Adult Piano A. Adults who have had piano lessons in the past and would like a refresher course would be interested in the course. Classes will cover harmonization, sight-reading, basic music theory, ensemble and solo repertoire. Adults are eligible to participate in all recitals in the Piano Preparatory Program. A digital keyboard or acoustic piano is required for the course.
Class Days/Times: (60min/once a week) M/W: 5-6p.m. or T/Th: 4:30-5:30p.m. or 5:30-6:30p.m.
All group piano classes meet in the Austin Weeks Technology Center and Library.
Performance Opportunities
The Piano Preparatory Program believes in providing many different performance opportunities to all students. Listening and performing for others gives us inspiration and the desire to be better musicians.
Studio Classes
Studio Classes are informal recitals held two to three times a semester. The classes are a chance for students to gain performance experience in a relaxed environment. The Piano Preparatory Program family comes together for a pizza party held after the class. This is a wonderful chance for the families and students to meet and hear others perform.
Final Recital
The final recital is formal and held at the end of the second semester in Gusman Concert Hall on the University of Miami- Frost School of Music. The students generally perform two polished works by memory. An award ceremony takes place at the end of the recital.
Composition Recital
Students enrolled in Theory Levels 2 through Advanced take part in the Composition Recital during the spring semester. Students learn how to compose and perform their own piece of music.
Master Classes
Master Classes are held at least once a semester. Students are required to audition for the class. Professors from the University of Miami- Frost School of Music and faculty of the Piano Preparatory Program conduct the Master Classes. All students are encouraged to attend.
Community Service Events
The Piano Preparatory Program is proud to reach out to the local Miami community in recitals and musical events. Each year the traveling pianists known as the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tour perform at different nursing homes in the area. Performers, volunteers and organizers are always appreciated. If you are interested please contact the office at 786-853-4041 to receive more information.
University of Miami Piano Preparatory Program5501 San Amaro Drive
, University of Miami Frost School of Music
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Map786-853-4041
www.Music.Miami.edu
