Piano I-II Department

Piano I and II Course Description

Piano I

Grade: 9-12

Fee: $40

This is beginner piano for the student who has no previous instruction. The student receives

class and individual instruction in keyboard skills through learning pieces, basic music theory,

and music history. Due to virtual and hybrid learning, a keyboard is required at home.

A keyboard/piano at home is suggested but not required in the case of all Baton Rouge Magnet students are face to face.

Piano II

Grade: 9-12

Fee: $40

Prerequisite: Studio Piano I or has studied piano for one and a half years and teacher approval.

(Audition Only)

In addition to keyboard instruction, the course will include intermediate music theory and history.

Students will perform for peers throughout the year. A keyboard/piano at home is required.

Regular practice outside of class is required.

Audition Information

Piano Audition Information

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Piano Department

Piano I-II: Emily Ball eball@ebrschools.org

Piano III-V

Piano Courses offered:

Studio Piano I: Beginner piano. No experience. No Audition.

Studio Piano II: Intermediate piano. Audition required.

Studio Piano III, IV, V: Advanced Performing Classes. Audition required.

Audition Checklist

1. Complete contact info google form: www.tinyurl.com/1ki34mu2

2. Complete theory assessment google form: www.tinyurl.com/253a8lrc

3. Submit videos via attaching to the contact info form, youtube link, or

Playing Requirements for video audition:

1. Submit a video of you playing 1 piece that shows your musical and

technical ability. Your piece does not need to be memorized.

2. Submit a video of 1 scale. Preferable the scale with the most sharps or

flats that you have learned, if any.

*Please state your name at the beginning of the videos.

Check out the “Audition” tab on the BRMHS Piano website

for helpful links on how to upload your audition videos.

You can also access the google form and theory assessment there.

Note: Students currently enrolled at Baton Rouge High will be accommodated first.

There are limited spots available in each class.

Contact

Emily Ball

(Director)