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Piano Duet Form Deadline: April 1, 2015

The Piano Duet Class Reservation below is due before April 1, 2015 in order to participate in a piano duet class.

All piano students who play at the level of Suzuki piano book 2 and beyond and who are reading music are eligible to take this class.  Only those piano students who fill out the piano duet class reservation form will be placed into a piano duet class as part of their core curriculum.
Please note: This is NOT a sight reading class, so start to prepare NOW, even before April 1st.

Only if you prepare your ensemble music to complete fluency will this class be appropriate for you.

Remember, you are learning BOTH parts of your selected duet(s).  Learn one duet fluently before you choose to learn the other duet in your level.   Playing opportunities are broader if you learn one duet fluently than if you learn both duet pieces but neither to fluency.  Duets will be played in class and performed using music.

Fluency includes the following:

1. Rhythmic accuracy-
Ability to count the beats and subdivisions
Proper speed, refer to the metronome marking

2. Note accuracy plus rests, slurs, staccatos, dynamics, etc.

3. Ability to listen to the other part and coordinate with the other part

4. Ability to begin playing from any measure

 

Which Level am I?

Please consult your home teacher before deciding which duet (s) will best suit your reading and playing skills. The CSI piano faculty has recommended selecting a duet level below your current solo level. It may be in the best interest of the student to repeat a level because new music has been selected for 2015.
Fluency includes the following:
  • Rhythmic accuracy
    • Ability to count the beats and subdivisions
    • Proper speed, refer to the metronome markings
  • Note accuracy plus rests, slurs, staccatos, dynamics, etc.
  • Ability to listen to the other part and coordinate with it
  • Ability to begin playing from any measure

Ensemble 1:  Beginning Readers (~ Suzuki early Book 2—Bach Minuets)

  • Kaleidoscope Duets, Book 1, by Jon George, Alfred Publishing
    Shepherd’s Flute (pages 12-13) MM quarter note = 92
  • Black Key Suite, by Robert Vandall, Myklas Press
    No.1 Echo Waltz (pages 2-5) MM quarter note = 120

Ensemble 2: Suzuki late Book 2, early book 3 (~ Beethoven Sonatina in G major)

  • Just for Two, Duet Book I, by Dennis Alexander, Alfred Publishing
    Cinnamon Popcorn (pages10-13) MM quarter note = 92
  • Grand Duets for Piano, Book 2, by Melody Bober, Alfred Publishing
    A Frightful Night (pages 14-17) MM quarter note= 160

Ensemble 3: Suzuki Book 3 (~ Clementi, Kuhlau Sonatinas)

  • Sneaky Fox Boogie, by Emilie Lin, FJH Music Co, Inc. MM quarter note = 144
  • In Recital Duets, Book 3, Vol. One, by Helen Marlais, FJH Music Co. Inc.
    Chopsticks (pages 20-23) MM quarter note = 176

Ensemble 4:  Suzuki Book 4 (~ Mozart Minuets, Beethoven Sonata in G major)

  • Latin Rhythms, by Joyce Grill, Alfred Publishing MM quarter note = 132
  • Duet Showstoppers, arr. Mary Sallee, Alfred Publishing
    The Entertainer (pages 18-23) MM quarter note = 69

Ensemble 5:  Suzuki late book 4 to Book 5 (~ Bach Minuets to Haydn Sonata in C major)

  • The All American-Hometown Band, by Walter & Carol Noona, Heritage Music Press
    MM quarter note = 126
  • A Rock ‘n’ Roll Tune for Twenty Fingers, by Catherine McMichael, Heritage Music Press 
    MM quarter note = 152

Ensemble 6:  Suzuki Book 6 and beyond (~ Mozart Sonata in C major, K. 330)

  • Celebrated Piano Duets, Book 5, by Robert Vandall, Alfred Publishing
    Viva Vivaldi! (p. 2-9) MM quarter note = 104For level 6, only one duet is listed. Completely learn and master one part before learning the other part. Only if you prepare your ensemble music to complete fluency will this class be appropriate for you.

Where can I buy my duet music?

You will need original music for your class as no photocopies will be permitted in any piano ensemble class.

To purchase any of this music:

Performances
Duets will be performed on the last day of your session with 2, 4, or 6 people in various combinations of ensembles during your class time.
A few extremely well prepared students may also be selected to perform in a separate recital held on Friday evening.
 

 

Update April 2, 2015:

Piano Duet Class reservations are now closed for Summer 2015. We look forward to seeing you this summer. 

Piano Duets Class Reservation