Course Outline 2nd Semester 7-8 Grade (Gerry) Piano

MANADO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLCOURSE OUTLINE 2nd SEMESTER SCHOOL YEAR 2013/2014

A.Subject : Arts (Piano) Grade 7 A3, B, C-8 A1, A2, B, CB. Course Description: Reading and Playing Basic NotationC. Course Objectives: 1. Students can read basic notation

2. Students are able to play basic notationD. Text Book: Alfreds Basic Adult All-in-One Piano Course

Willard A. Palmer, Alfred Publishing 1994E. Reference Book: - Ferdinand Beyer Elementary Instruction Book for Pianoforte

- Suzuki Piano School

- Piano Lesson for BeginnersF. Grading System: a. Attendance

5%b. Behavior

5%c. Practical/Seatwork/Exercise

15%d. Homework/Assignment

10%e. Quiz & Unit Test

15%f. Mid Test

25%g. Final Test

25%

G. Course Requirements: - Students must follow instructions from teacher.- Students are not allowed to cheat, talk, sleep, play during the class.- Students must pass the assignment and exercise on time. - Late submission of assignment or exercise will get deduction 30% of its

score and punishment by the teacher.- Student must have good management of time.- Student must know how to behaved and being polite to teacher and

classmates.

MonthWeek/ DateTopics and SubtopicsTeaching MethodRemarksChecked by

VP of Ac. Affairs

Jan15-17Introduction

*Explanation of Course OutlineLecture

*Piano HistoryDiscussion

*Piano Notation System

20-24Basic Notation

*The Piano KeyboardLecture

*The StaffHands-on

*The Rhythm

* Time Signature

27-30Piano Fingering

*Preliminary ExerciseLecture

*C Position, Quarter Note and Half NoteHands-on

Feb3-7Piano Fingering

*C Position with Whole NoteLecture

*Treble Clef and Bass ClefHands-on

10-14Piano Fingering

*The Grand StaffLecture

Hands-on

17-21Piano Fingering

*The Grand StaffLecture

Hands-on

24-28Piano Fingering

*The Grand StaffLecture

Hands-on

Mar3-7Piano Fingering

*IntervalLecture

Hands-on

10-14Long Test

17-21Review Week

24-28Mid Week

April1-4Piano Fingering

*Tempo MarkingLecture

Hands-On

7-11Piano Fingering

*Dynamic MarkingLecture

Hands-On

14-17Piano Fingering

*Slurs and TiesLecture

*HarmonicHands-On

21-25Piano Fingering

*HarmonicLecture

*C Major Chord Both HandsHands-On

28-30Long Test

May5-9National Examination Grade 9

12-16Fieldtrip Week

19-21Piano FingeringLecture

*HarmonicHands-On

*C Major Chord Both Hands

22-28Review Week

June2-6Final Week

Prepared by:

Mr. Gerry Kapoh

Subject TeacherChecked by:

Ms. Windy Tumurang, M.Sc

VP for Academic Affairs

Date Submission : January 15, 2014