Monday 7 – 9 pm 
Begins September 14 (fall), January 11 (spring)

A two-semester course

An ideal class for performers, composers, music directors, or teachers who wish to broaden their reading and general keyboard facility. Subjects include four-part harmony at the piano, improvisation in classical style, harmonization of melodies, introduction to orchestral score-reading, basic transposition skills, incorporation of vocal and accompaniment textures, rhythmic exercises, and sight-reading. Prerequisites: Piano class placement at the intermediate level or higher, theory placement in L&M I or higher, reading fluency in treble and bass clefs with some knowledge of alto and tenor clefs. Placement interview required. Not subject to N.Y. Philharmonic discount.