Tag Archives: music education

Tempo Tuesday

Posted on January 8, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Largo Define the musical tempo. Submit your answer by email or on paper at your next lesson. (2 points)

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How to Practice

Posted on January 7, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How to Practice – Begin The Chinese philosopher said, “Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.” 1. Open the case or sit down at the piano. Progress begins when you are at your instrument. Often beginning is the … Continue reading →

Posted in point contest, question corner, questions, teaching | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mystery Composer 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Listen to the audio clip of this year’s Mystery Composer. Submit the name of the composer and the work by email or on paper at your lesson. (25 points)

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Symbol Saturday

Posted on January 5, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Do you know what this musical symbol is? Draw it and write your answer in your notebook and bring it to your next lesson. (1 point)

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Write a Song

Posted on January 3, 2013 by miriamtroxler

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. For today’s project, make it 4/4 time. 4. Pick 5 notes. Using quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes, … Continue reading →

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Seeing Intervals

Posted on January 2, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Part of reading music quickly is the ability to see intervals. The most basic part of this skill is being able to tell if the note is a line note or a space note. For a line note, a line … Continue reading →

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tempo Tuesday

Posted on January 1, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Presto Define the musical tempo. Submit your answer by email or on paper at your next lesson. (2 points)

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Listening

Posted on December 31, 2012 by miriamtroxler

One way to improve your musicianship is to listen to great performances. During point contest, classical music listening is worth 1 point per hour.  Remember to record it on your listening chart. It is easy to incorporate more music into … Continue reading →

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Point Contest 2013

Posted on December 30, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Point contest begins January 1, 2013. For six weeks musical points are awarded at lessons. Each category has a first, second, and third place trophy winner. Point Contest Rules Follow the blog for tips and hints to get the most … Continue reading →

Posted in point contest | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

In a Pickle

Posted on November 27, 2012 by miriamtroxler

In a Pickle is an original composition for string quartet or string orchestra with optional piano.  A chromatic  theme will secure the student’s ability to play F sharp and F natural in a musical context. The cello part has some … Continue reading →

Posted in music, music camp, sheet music, teaching | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment