2018/19 SCHOOL OF MUSIC COURSE SYLLABUS
- WINTER SEASON
PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS |
Fall Semester Private classes Sep. 6 – June 22, 2019 Piano instructors at NSM are highly qualified and aim to make learning piano a positive and enjoyable experience for each student. In addition to broadening a student's musical knowledge and repertoire, NSM teachers work
to help students develop and improve their sight reading skills, and
learn proper piano technique. Although NSM generally follows the Royal
Conservatory of Music curriculum, other music styles are instructed upon request. |
VIOLIN,
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Winter Semester Private Classes Jan. 7 – June 26, 2018 Violin, Viola and Cello instruction and coaching are offered at NSM. Learning a string instrument improves hand-eye coordination and aural skills; it also opens up future possibilities such as playing in school and intermediate level orchestras, playing in smaller chamber ensembles. |
DICTION |
Winter Semester Jan. 6 – June 22, 2019 Singing, vocal training and diction for singers are offered to students of all levels and ages in all styles. |
SIGHT SINGING CHAMBER MUSIC |
Ear Training & Sight Reading Tuesday 6:00-6:30pm Sep – Dec 2018 Jan – June 2019 This introductory 12-week class helps music students to train their aural skills, to sing different note pitches, and to identify different music intervals. This class is particularly excellent in preparation for Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Day/Time TBA Sep – Dec 2018 Jan – June 2019 Coaching and instruction for piano or string duets, trios or quartets. |
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BASIC
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Saturday 9:00am-10:00am Sep – Dec 2018 Jan– May 2019 $330 A
general knowledge of Key signatures, Rhythms, major/minor Scales,
Intervals, Triads key recognition Transposition-from clef to clef, octave to octave, Musical terms and signs |
INTERMEDIATE RUDIMENTS (Grade 1 Theory) |
Tuesday 6:15-7:30pm Sep – Dec 2018 Jan– May 2019 $360
Pitch-double sharps/double flats Rhythm (simple and compound), major and minor scales (natural, harmonic and melodic), Intervals, Triads Key Recognition, Key Transposition, Cadences, Musical Terms and Signs |
ADVANCED
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Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm Sep – Dec 2018 Jan– May 2019 $400
This level explores Clefs (including alto and tenor clef), Rhythm-simple & compound time and 5/4 7/8 10/16 Diatonic & Chromatic Scales,Intervals, Chords (major, minor, augmented, diminished and dominant 7ths. perfect and plagal cadences, Transposition, Open score, Musical terms and signs |
COMPREHENSIVE ADVANCED RUDIMENTS HISTORY 1 |
Tuesday 8:30pm-9:30pm Sep – Dec 2018 Jan–May 2019 $420 This course covers Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Theory Rudiments and prepares students to take these RCM exams Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm Sep – Dec 2018 Jan – May 2019 $480 A general
overview of the Romantic period and the lives, music and styles of its
most important composers. Specific compositions will be discussed and
listened to in class, and definitions of terms and forms will be learned
with names of composers and compositions |
| HISTORY 2 Middle Ages to Classical |
Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm Sep – Dec 2018 Jan – May 2019 $480 An overview of music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Specific compositions will be discussed and listened to in class, and Definition of terms and forms will be learned with names of composers and compositions |
INTRODUCTION TO PIANO PEDAGOGY |
Sunday 6:00pm-7:00pm Jan-Mar 2019 April– June 2019 $230 This weekly class combines discussion of different teaching methods with practical hands on experience and prepares advanced music students to teach students of their own. Enrolled students will have the chance to put their skills into practice by teaching beginner and intermediate students in-class. |
EAR TRAINING & SIGHT SINGING | Tuesday 6:00-6:30pm Jan-Mar 2019 April-June 2019
This
introductory 12-week class helps music students to train their aural
skills, to sing different note pitches, and to identify different music
intervals. This class
is particularly excellent in preparation for Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. |
MASTERCLASS I:
& PERFORMANCE |
Day/Time TBA (Classes biweekly; 1 class + 1 concert excursion per month) Jan-March 2019 April– June 15, 2019 $190
This exciting class is open to advanced music students and also to those who appreciate music, and is designed to inspire an awareness of different musical styles by attending a variety of concerts. Students will have one monthly group class with the instructor where different aspects of performance will be discussed; students will also attend one concert each month, and write a short report about each event. |
MASTERCLASS II: RECITAL PERFORMANCE PRACTICE |
Day/Time TBA Jan -March 2019 April– June 2019 $190 This group music class discusses different aspects of performance and allows advanced music students to practice performing music repertoire in a positive and safe environment. Enrolled students will be invited to participate in music outreach performances organized by NSM, and is excellent for students preparing for RCM music exams, music auditions, music festivals and other recital performances. |