Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Play all major and minor scales, two octave, hands together or separate, with correct fingering.
2. Harmonize two simple melodies (one major and one minor) at sight using the primary triads: I, IV, and V or i, iv, and V.
3. Sight-read a homophonic composition with a simple chord accompaniment and a hymn. Vocal majors will also read from an open vocal score (two or three parts). Instrumental majors will also read one line from a transposing instrument.
4. Transpose the homophonic composition from #3 above into two keys (M2, M3, P4, or P5 from the original key.
5. Prepare two harmonizations using a melody line and chord symbols only. The examples should be in different keys and meters and use a different accompaniment pattern. Block chords are not acceptable.
6. Prepare a simple vocal or instrumental accompaniment in the student?s major area.
7. Prepare, play and sing ?The Star Spangled Banner? and ?America?.
8. Use pedal correctly in all of the above and complete the exam within the twenty minute scheduled exam time.