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2Student's name: ____________________________
Class Pf III/IV rubric, p. 2
Harmonization
• After you've played "Happy Birthday"
as written (see
("Happy Weekend," p. 69 Faber Book 1)
ve
above, under transposition), put the entire melody in the R.H.
flesh out the
(up one 8
),
harmonies, and introduce at least one extra and/or creative alternative harmony. Transposition
is not necessary.
¼ pt. _____
• Get "Flying Trapeze" melody from instructor. Write in "fake chart" chord symbols and
fingerings. Practice hands separately at first. Perform with chord pattern accompaniment
Correct notes ½ pt. __
Steady tempo ½ pt. __
Expression (R.H. louder/L.H.very soft) ½ pt. __
• Harmonize a random Section 1 "Music Machine" Primer level melody
(or equivalent simple melody chosen by instructor, such as those found in Heerema text)
¼ pt. _____
Total harmonization points (2 points) ____
Sight-reading
(no points carry over from Class Pf I & II for this section)
• Take Piano Marvel SASR test
- required) ___
(min. 8 new times
1 point for each 100 of highest SASR score
(e.g., 120 = 1.2; 250 = 2.5, etc.)
Scores:
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
• Sight-read a four-part closed-hymn harmony
_____ (0 - 4 pts.)
(highly recommended for vocalists):
Total sight-reading points (2+ points) _____
Jazz Chord
& Improvisation Drills
( )
th
Triads (½ per key) 7
chords (1 point per key):
C __ __ G __ __ D __ __ A __ __ E __ __ B __ __ F# (Gb)__ __ C# (Db) __ __ Ab__ __ Eb __ __Bb __ __F __ __
30-60 second improvisation from lead sheet or piece (2pts) 1) _____ 2) _____
Total chord drill and improvisational points (22 points) _____
Repertory: Solos, Playing from a Lead Sheet, and Accompanying
IMPORTANT: One selection from each choice in this category must show at least ½
point on each non-optional check-off line in order to pass the piano proficiency.
• Play approved piece
or Piano Marvel Level 4*
(see handout)
Name or selection:__________________________ Name of Selection:_________________________
Do these first:
• Chord analysis written into score ___ ___
• Good fingerings ___ ___
• Demonstrate "blocking" ___ ___
Play as written (after doing analysis, fingering & blocking):
Correct notes __ __ Expression (dynamics, pedals, articulations, etc.) __ __ Steady Tempo __ __
*Piano Marvel Level 4 (4 pts each) 4A _____ 4B _____ 4C _____ 4D _____ 4E _____
• Play "fake chart" solos
(e.g., Faber Adult Bk 2, p. 26, 40, 50, 60, 71, 82, 98, 106, 118, 130, 140, 152, 164, 174, 184, or other)
Name of selection:______________________________________
Correct notes (0-1) __
Expression (dynamics, pedals, articulations, etc.) (0-1) __
Steady tempo (0-1) __
Played with MIDI/CD? (optional: ½ extra point) __
Name of selection:______________________________________
Correct notes (0-1) __
Expression (dynamics, pedals, articulations, etc.) (0-1) __
Steady tempo (0-1) __
Played with MIDI/CD? (optional: ½ extra point) __
Name of selection:______________________________________
Correct notes (0-1) __
Expression (dynamics, pedals, articulations, etc.) (0-1) __
Steady tempo (0-1) __
Played with MIDI/CD? (optional: ½ extra point) __
• Play accompaniment
(vocal or instrumental; approved by instructor & played with soloist). See handout
Name of selection
__________________________________ _____________________________
:
Do this first, prior to performance:
• Write in chord analysis ___ ___ • Write in good fingerings ___ ___• Demonstrate "blocking" ___ ___
Performance :
Correct notes ___ ___ Expression (dynamics, pedals, articulations, etc.) ___ ___
Steady tempo ___ ___ Ensemble (together with soloist? good balance?) ___ ___
Total repertory points (Minimum required 8) ______
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