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The Piano Department at Lamar High School provides students with the opportunity to experience the arts through music. There are approximately 240 students enrolled in 8 classes. We offer Piano I - IV to students at varied levels.Piano I is a course open to all students interested in learning to play the piano. There is no prerequisite for the class. Students in Piano I will explore concepts of theory, rhythm, composition and will learn about the wonderful legacy of music by composers of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary Periods. Students have the opportunity to play and perform in solo and group settings. The program is composed of students of all grades.Piano II is offered to those students who have completed Piano I or have prior piano experience. In this course, students continue to develop their skills in technique, composition and performance with varied musical experiences. This class comprises students who are continuing to develop their skills.
Piano III is offered to those students who have completed Piano II or have more advanced piano skills. In this course, students continue to develop their skills in technique, composition, arranging, solo performance, and simplified concertos with varied musical experiences. This class is composed of students who are continuing to develop their piano technique and performance opportunities.Piano IV is offered to those students who have completed Piano III or have very advanced piano skills. This class is composed of students who are continuing to develop their skills in technique, theory, solo performance, and simplified concertos with varied musical experiences.Students from Piano I - IV, who are prepared, participate in the fall and spring recitals held at the Ned S. Holmes Performance Hall at Lamar High School.
Last Modified on August 12, 2024
