Hamilton High School Academy of Music and Performing Arts Piano Class
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    • October 2020
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      • Senior Piano Festival
      • Music of the Americas
      • Madeline Lyons Recital
    • March 2019
    • December 2018
    • October 2018
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      • Ning An Master Class
      • Senior Piano Festival
      • Dr. Grace Lee Master Class
      • Collaborative Piano Concert
    • March 2018
    • February 2018
    • December 2017
    • October 2017
  • Info for Current Students
    • Explanation of Piano Levels
    • Piano Major Requirements
    • Syllabi
    • 2020 - 2021 Recital Dates
    • Recital Attendance Requirements
    • Recital Critiques
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Recital critiques are required for credit if a student attends a piano recital outside of school, as explained in the class syllabi.  In addition, students attending one of the AMPA recitals may choose to write a critique in order to receive extra credit.  Following are the guidelines.


​RECITAL CRITIQUES

State the event you attended, complete with performer's name, venue, date, etc. Choose three piano pieces from the entire performance, and write at least one single-spaced or two double-spaced typed pages.  Use proper grammar, complete sentences and paragraph structure. Discuss the following points in detail:

Part I
Did the performer play with:
1. Confidence?
2. Accuracy?
3. Appropriate tempo?
4. Good dynamics?
5. Clean and appropriate use of pedal?
6. Expression and artistry?
7. Well-defined melody?

Part II
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the performance?
Make suggestions for improvement.

Part III    Essay questions
What was the quality of the performance?
Did you enjoy the performance?  Why or why not?
Were you familiar with the pieces you heard?  
Do you know anything about the composer or musical selection, including time period in music history, style, origin, etc?
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  • Home
  • Instructor Bio
  • Recitals and Events
    • October 2020
    • Spring of 2020
    • December 2019
    • October 2019
    • May 2019 >
      • Senior Piano Festival
      • Music of the Americas
      • Madeline Lyons Recital
    • March 2019
    • December 2018
    • October 2018
    • May 2018 >
      • Ning An Master Class
      • Senior Piano Festival
      • Dr. Grace Lee Master Class
      • Collaborative Piano Concert
    • March 2018
    • February 2018
    • December 2017
    • October 2017
  • Info for Current Students
    • Explanation of Piano Levels
    • Piano Major Requirements
    • Syllabi
    • 2020 - 2021 Recital Dates
    • Recital Attendance Requirements
    • Recital Critiques
  • Contact