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GEH1060 

SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE PIANO
   2017/2018, Semester 2
   Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Of Music)
Modular Credits: 4
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Syllabus

TopGEH1060: Social History of the Piano (Jan 2018)
 
Dr. Koo, Siaw-Sing
muskss@nus.edu.sg; 6516-7477; Studio 15
 
Course Description
An interdisciplinary study of how societies and different generations responded to the invention of the piano.  This module focuses on the social history of the piano throughout the past three centuries, canvassing a wide array of performers, composers, supporters, manufacturers, “heroes”, politicians, teachers and students. Various expressions of ideologies from differing periods eventually revolutionized and effectuated the versatility of the piano, shaping a legacy, which led to the “globalization” of the piano, including Asia. Students will learn through lectures, readings, discussions, listening, playing, and attending piano concerts and master classes.
 
Assessment
Two Reports: My Story and Observation   25%
Group Project                                             30%
Two Fun Quizzes                                       25%
Class Participation and Preparation           20%
 
Assignments
My Story Report (Due Feb 12, W5)
  • Write 1-2 page of report and share it in three minutes on week 5
  • How do you relate piano to your life?
  • What was your thought or childhood’s memory about playing piano?
  • How has society influenced your view on the piano?
  • What is your observation about society and piano?
Observation Report (Due Apr 16, W13)
  • Write 1-2 page of report and share it in three minutes on week 12 or 13
  • Evaluate a piano performance AND a piano master class or lecture
  • Talk to the audiences and performers if possible
  • Observe the concert’s environment
  • What was being discussed in a master class or lecture?
  • Submit the concert and master class or lecture programs
Group Research Project and Presentation:
  • Five students per group as a sale team of a piano company
  • You will be assigned a piano company: Broadwood, Clementi, Graf, Erard
  • Include the unique piano specifications and features, company’s background and sales, and its impact upon the society
  • Include performers, teachers, public, composers and compositions in relation to the piano
  • Powerpoint presentation and piano demonstration on week 11 or 12
  • Write a 5-10 pages paper: Each 1-2 page (Due Apr 19, W13)
Class Participation and Preparation
  • Report presentation, discussion, and attendance
  • Effort in demonstrating at the keyboard, week 6 & 10
References
*Parakilas, James. Piano Roles. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1999.
*Isacoff, Stuart. A Natural History of the Piano. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.
*Loesser, Arthur. Men, Women & Pianos: A Social History. New York: Dover, 1990.
Burnett, Richard. Company of Pianos. Kent: Finchcocks Press, 2004.
Montparker, Carol. A Pianist’s Landscape. Portland: Amadeus Press, 1998.
 
Schedule
  Monday Tutorial Thursday Lecture Suggested Reading
1     PR NHP MWP
2   Early Keyboard Role   1 I.1
3 Keyboard Topography Happy Birthday Piano 1 2 I.2-5   
4 Baroque Practice Growing Popularity 1..   I.6-15
5 My Story Report Design & Development 2    
6 Skill Demo 1 Piano Revolution 3 3  
  BREAK
7 Conquering Mechanism Piano Lesson 4 6  
8 Let’s Make Music Together Social Phenomena 5 4  
9 SOS, Quiz 1 C’est la vie 6 5  
10 Skill Demo 2 Conquering the World 8 12-14  
11 Project Presentation 2 grp Masculine Expression   7, 9  
12 Project Presentation 1 grp; Observation Report Feminine Expression   8, 10  
13 Observation Report, Quiz 2 Asian Expression 9 15  
 
Piano Concerts at YSTCM
2/3                 Visiting Artist: Paul Lewis
9/3                 Lunchtime Series: Piano (ACM)
14/3               Quentin Kim Piano Recital
20/3               Sengkang Health Lunchtime Concert (Alexander hospital)
24/3               Claude Debussy, Musicien Francais
28/3               Ebony, Ivory, and Rosewood: A Celebration of piano & percussion
3/4                 The French Connection: Masterworks for Two Pianos
8/4                 Leeds International Piano Competition Preliminary Round
9/4                 Sonatensatz: Hecht Studio Concert
10/4               Conservatory Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2
 
Piano Masterclass  at YSTCM
2-4/3              Thomas Hecht
2-4/3              Albert Tiu
6/3                 Murray Perahia
16/3               Quentin Kim
8/4                 Noriko Ogawa
 
 

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Workload

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E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

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