Average 1 hour per week for practicing the use of a synthesizer. Audio and visual materials are also used in class. Students are required to participate in music making activities. All students are required to read the relevant pages of the textbook, complete class assignments, participate in class discussions, and think creatively. Students are also required to practice fundamental keyboard literacy.
Assignments are very short and are based on topics covered for the day.
These assignments concern basic music theory in Western notation. Students are responsible to keep records of all the performance set-up details. Presentation of the piece will be recorded. The final exam is comprehensive. This exam will require students to apply materials learned in class, focusing on music reading, writing, and listening abilities.