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GEH1060 

SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE PIANO
   2017/2018, Semester 1
   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 (Aug 2017)
 
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 Sep 11, 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 15, W13)
Class Participation and Preparation
  • Involving in discussion and presenting reports
  • Effort in demonstrating at the keyboard on weeks 6 and 10
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  • 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 Baroque Practice Happy Birthday Piano 1 2 I.2-5   
    4 Piano Talk 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
    5/9     3/10   7/11   Lunchtime Concert (Alexandra Hospital)
    9/9                             Of Delights and Torments (Harpsichord)
    12/9                           Resemblance & Rememberance (Anthony Hewitt)
    13/9                           SUTD Lunchtime Performance
    19/9                           Rose Hsien Violin Recital
    3/10                           Epic Love/Epic War (Harpsichord)
    12/10                         The Gift of Wings
    13/10   3/11             Lunchtime Concert ACM
    14,15/10                   Concerts at National Gallery
    17/10                         Scott Holden Piano Recital
    26/10                         Faculty Recital: Mozart & Schumann
    30/10                         The Gathering of Birds
    6/11                           SoundBites Second Thoughts
    11/11                         Petit Fours
    16/11                         Piano Duo Recital
     
    Piano Masterclass  at YSTCM
    6/9                             Jean Efflam Bavouzet Piano Masterclass
    12/10                         Stephen Hough Piano Masterclass
    15/11                         Piano Duo Masterclass
    23/9   11/10             Chamber Masterclass

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C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

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