Music Progressions
Music Progressions Chair
Sally Buxton
316-744-3577
Music Progressions: A Comprehensive Musicianship Program for Piano
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Update for 2010
We have received helpful comments on the use of Sets 1 and 2, and have corrected most of the materials for Set 2. Printed copies of the new Site Coordinators instructions, Set 2 testing materials, as well as Listening CDs can be sent to site coordinators beginning in mid-December. Please let the State Chair know of the date and location of your Music Progressions Event by December 1.
The fees for Music Progressions will be the same in 2010: Levels 1-2, $18.00; Levels 3-10, $20.00. You may download and use the KMTA Music Progressions Enrollment Form. Not all districts use this form. Please contact your event chair to find out which form to use. Please note: There are newly specified guidelines for several areas of the tests, and new materials available for discussion of those areas through the new Site-Coordinators' materials, and the new summaries in the Resource Handbook. Site Coordinators are encouraged to review the new materials and meet with participating teachers to discuss the information.
Curriculum Guide and Handbook Available for Free Download!
The Curriculum Guide and Resource Handbook corrections are now complete. There is no fee for downloading and printing any of the materials for use with your students. You will need to use a high quality printer for best results. There is a fee for printing and postage if you prefer to order printed copies (see Resources below).
If you downloaded or purchased the Curriculum Guide prior to November, 2009,
download or order printed copies of the replacement pages and insert them into
your Curriculum Guide.
Download 2009 Curriculum
Guide Replacement Pages
If you prefer a new complete copy of the corrected Curriculum Guide, you may
download that here, or order a paper copy from Pat Ziegelmeier (see Resources
below).
Download Music Progressions Curriculum
Guide
A document that outlines new language use in the Performance Evaluations materials,
the Curriculum Guide, and the Resource Handbook, is being offered this year
(2009-2010) as a bridge to understanding the changes. Download here, or order
a paper copy (See Resources below).
Download 2009 Language Changes
An updated Resource Handbook is also available and may bedownload here, or
ordered (see Resources below).
Download Music Progressions Resource
Handbook
Additional Resources:
Download Music Progressions Language
of the Evaluations
Download Music Progressions Overview
Charts
We are working to develop a curriculum for strings as well. When the curriculum is available, we will post a notice on the website.
About Music Progressions
Music Progressions is designed to be a suggested curriculum of independent music study. This curriculum is coupled with an annual evaluation sponsored by KMTA local associations and/or groups of KMTA teachers.
This noncompetitive program consists of ten progressive levels. Each level requires proficiency in performance, music terminology, rhythm and pulse development, sight-playing, scales, written theory, and ear-training. Students may enter any level. Participation is not based on year in school or years of music study. The test provides a music event evaluating the progressive growth of ALL students - those studying music as a hobby as well as those aspiring to enter the music world professionally.
Many teachers find that they are already teaching the concepts contained in
the curriculum. Music Progressions simply keeps the teacher and student accountable
for learning the concepts in a progressive and timely manner. Music Progressions
provides valuable feedback for teachers, students, and parents through a written
evaluation and individual scores in each area. Students also receive a certificate
of participation.
Resources
The requirements for each of the levels are outlined in the Music Progressions Curriculum Guide, which can be obtained for $10. Also available is the Music Progressions Resource Handbook. This book helps teachers prepare their students for the event and can be purchased for $12. To order, make checks payable to KMTA and mail to:
Pat Ziegelmeier
2154 County Rd. 27
Gem, KS 67734
Paper copies of the 2009 Replacement Pages for the Curriculum Guide and the Resource Handbook may be purchased for $12. To order, make checks payable to KMTA and mail to:
Sally Buxton, MP Chair
5711 Kenawee
Bel Aire, KS 67220