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Study this quarter will continue our discussion of the conservative
Romantic composers. We will spend Mondays discussing theory concepts,
continuing our discussion of intervals and scales and modes. Students
can plan on at least 45 minutes per day of direct teaching and can plan
the remainder of the time for independent practice. We will continue to
feature student presentations on Fridays and will offer ample
opportunities for students to perform for the class. We will also be learning all major and minor scales this quarter.
Weeks 1, 2, and 3
The Life and Music of Johannes Brahms.
Brief
biography of Brahms, and his relationship to the Schumanns, early
compositions, concertos, and symphonic writing. Shorter piano works
will be discussed. Theoretical concepts, sonata form as used by
Romantic composers.
Quiz over Johannes Brahms
Weeks 4, 5, and 6
The Life and Music of Felix Mendelssohn
Brief
biography of Mendelssohn and his relationship to the other Romantic
composers. Songs without Words, First Piano Concerto, The Hebrides,
early string symphonies, Violin Concerto.
Quiz over Felix Mendelssohn
Weeks 7 and 8
Final preparation for juries and recitals.
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