Music Progressions

Music Progressions Chair

Music Progressions: A Comprehensive Musicianship Program for Piano

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Music Progressions 2009

The following locations will be hosting Music Progressions events in the spring of 2009. Unless otherwise noted, entry forms are due one month before the testing date. If you have any questions, contact the chair of your local event or email Sally Buxton.

District 1
Kansas City MTA
Date: April 3-5
Location: Schmitt Music
Chairs: Kellie Symns & Lisa Studtmann

Northeast Kansas MTA
Date: January 31
Location: Topeka Bible Church
Chairs: Theresa Lindemann & LeRoy DuBois

District 3
Manhattan Area MTA
Date: April 18
Location: Kansas State University
Chair: Nancy Blockcolsky

District 4
Northwest Piano Teachers League
Date: April 18th
Location: Colby College Campus
Chair: Sharon Kriss

District 4
North Central Kansas Music Teachers League
Date: April 18
Location: Oberlin
Chair: Cheryl Metcalf

District 6
Newton MTA
Date: April 18
Location: Bethel College
Chairs: Carol Klingenberg & Lillian Harms

South Central MTA
Date: April 17-18
Location: Mulvane Christian Church
Chair: Azure Henwood

Wichita Metropolitan MTA
Date: May 2-3
Location: Wichita State University
Deadline: March 15
WMMTA teachers are requested to use WMMTA entry form
Chair: Julie Brown

Update for 2009

Last year we completed our use of the new versions of Music Progressions by using Set 2. Our thanks to Nancy Blockcolsky for her many, many hours in researching, compiling, and recording the revisions for us!! This year, as in all odd-numbered years, we will use Set 1.

We have received helpful comments on the use of Sets 1 and 2, and will be correcting and adjusting the materials throughout this year. Corrections for Set 1 have been sent via email to the Music Progressions Chairs listed here. To those who have yet to schedule a Music Progressions event, be sure to request the correction-files for Set 1. Remember also to order the number of certificates needed for your participants.

Please note the current fees for Music Progressions: Levels 1-2, $18.00; Levels 3-10, $20.00. You may download and use this Music Progressions enrollment form. Not all districts use this form. Please contact your event chair to find out which form to use.

As mentioned above, we will be correcting and adjusting the materials throughout the year. Email any questions you have to the State Music Progressions Chair. One item to note: the Rhythm & Pulse Development examples for Levels 8-10 are extremely difficult at a metronome marking of 72. Facilitators may allow the students to use a slower tempo to perform the rhythms: perhaps a setting of 60 to 66.

Curriculum Guide and Handbook Available for Free Download!

There is no fee for downloading the curriculum guide. You may download and print any portion(s) of the curriculum guide you wish for use with your students. You will need to use a high quality printer for best results. If you prefer, you may still order a paper copy from Pat Ziegelmeier (see Resources below).

Download Music Progressions Curriculum Overview & Guide (556 KB PDF)

Download Music Progressions Handbook (4.63 MB PDF)

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 (or, download for free). 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

Download Music Progressions Enrollment Form (35 KB PDF)

Download Music Progressions Curriculum Overview & Guide (529 KB PDF)

Download Music Progressions Handbook (4.63 MB PDF)