Moore Music Studio opened for the 2003-2004 year in Tyler, Texas.
Students in this studio participate in 10 group lessons every year.
MARCH 2015:
Youth
Review of Beethoven biography
Review of symphony form
Review of key signature identification
Identified key signatures using the scores of Beethoven's symphonies
FEBRUARY 2015:
Youth
The students took the 2015 TMTA World of Music Exam,
which is an exam about classical-music history.
If the students pass the exam, they receive a point toward their
TMTA Scholarship Award money.
If the students get an A on the exam, they also receive a medal.
JANUARY 2015:
Youth
The students presented their research and assembled their
2015 TMTA Convention Project
on
"Musics From Other Cultures"
NOVEMBER 2014:
Youth
In preparation for the TMTA WOM Exam we studied the following:
Hunting Song
and
Knecht Ruprecht
by Schumann
Pentatonic Scale, #78 of Mikrokosmos
and
a 1937 wax cylinder field recording of a folk song
by Bartok
Le Sacre du Printemps by Stravinsky
compared to
Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky
A Survivor from Warsaw, Op. 46
and
Three Piano Pieces, No. 1, Op. 11
by Schoenberg
OCTOBER 2014:
Youth
Ear Training and Melodic Dictatation in preparation for
this month's TMTA Theory Exam
SEPTEMBER 2014:
Youth
Ear-Training Exercises in preparation for TMTA Theory Exam
JULY 2014:
Youth
Identifying themes and form in Tchaikovsky's
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Adults
Identifying themes and form in Mussorgsky's
Pictures at an Exhibition
JUNE 2014:
Youth
Students chose their 2015 Convention Project subtopics for research
Final review and drill of Relative Major & minor keys for 2014-2015 theory exams
Adults
Listening and analyzing forms using Chopin's Nocturnes:
1. Nocturne 19: Op. Posth. 72, No. 1
2. Nocturne 20a: KK IVa, No. 16
3. Nocturne 10: Op. 32, No. 2
MAY 2014:
Youth
Chose 2015 Convention Project Topic:
Music of Other Cultures
Adults
Identifying themes and form:
Romeo and Juliette Fantasy-Overture by Tchaikovsky
APRIL 2014:
Youth & Adults
Music Board Game with Identifying Minor Key Signatures
MARCH 2014:
World Of Music Exams
FEBRUARY 2014:
Youth & Adults
Performance of Repertoire
Identification of the characteristics of the four different eras of Western Art Music
(Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary)
by listening/"drop the needle",
including the works of:
Marais, J. S. Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Copeland, Crumb, & Ligeti
JANUARY 2014:
Youth
Presentation of and assembly of their 2014 TMTA Convention Project:
"HYMNS"
NOVEMBER 2013:
Youth
Quartet and Duo Recital Rehearsal
Discussion, Form Analysis, and Listening of
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, 4th Movement, March to the Scaffold
Adults
Recital Rehearsal
Discussion, Form Analysis, and Listening of
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, 4th Movement, March to the Scaffold
OCTOBER 2013:
Youth
Ear-training for TMTA Fall Theory Exam
Adults
Conclusion of analyzing form, identifying themes, and listening to
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
SEPTEMBER 2013:
Adults
Review of forms in
symphonies, string quartets, sonatas, and concertos
Preparation to hear and discuss form next month in
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Youth
As an ongoing part of their Convention Project topic for this year, Hymns,
we listened to discussions, documentaries, and performances of
Shape-Note Hymn-Singing
JULY 2013:
Adults
Mrs. Marilyn Gruebel discussed her first Guild Audition
Baroque Dance Suites
Evolution of Symphony Form
Mad Men of Music
JUNE 2013:
Youth
Discussion of Topics for 2013-2014 TMTA Convention Project
Topic Chosen:
HYMNS FROM ANCIENT GREEKS TO TODAY
Adults
Discussion of hosting musicales in Tyler and/or Nagadoches
Presentation by Mrs. Marilyn Gruebel of
her attendance at Sonata Summer Music Camp for Adults
MAY 2013:
Youth
Convention Prep
Music Theory Board Game
Adults:
History of Modes and Keys
Score Study with Major and minor Key Signatures
MARCH 2013:
Youth
TMTA World of Music Exam
Adults
Review Performance & Reception Etiquette
Recognizing Melody & Form Only Through Listening
FEBRUARY 2013:
Youth
Review Performance & Reception Etiquette
Review for World of Music Exam
Key Signatures & Intervals with Theory Board Game
Adults
Review Performance & Reception Etiquette
Review Relaxation/Anti-Stress Techniques
Review Binary, Ternary, & Rounded Binary Forms
JANUARY 2013:
Youth
Each student presented their contribution,
then all students assembled the group's
TMTA 2013 Convention Project about
Medieval Music
Adults
Continued Analysis of Conventions in Classical Music Forms:
Form & Harmonic Analysis of German Dance by Beethoven
NOVEMBER 2012:
Youth
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Ear-Training:
Major, minor, Augmented, diminished Chords
Major and Perfect Intervals
Major and minor scales
Clap-A-Rhythm
Adults
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Introduction to Music Forms for
Symphony, String Quartet, Sonata, & Concerto
Introduction of how to listen for change in character to identify forms
using the First Movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5:
*view the conductor's score
*review the history of this symphony
*use the First Movement chart to show deviations
from First Movement-Form conventions
OCTOBER 2012:
Youth
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Ear-Training Review for October 27 Theory Exam
Rhythm Training with "Clap-A-Song" Game
Adults
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Relationships in Major & minor keys and Circle of Fifths
Review: How to Determine Major & minor Key Signatures in Music
Review: How to Draw the Circle of Fifths
History of Evolution from Modes to Tonality
SEPTEMBER 2012:
Youth
Recital Performance Etiquette & Recital Reception Etiquette Review
TMTA Music Theory Exam Ear Training, Rhythmic Dictation, & Melodic Dictation Prep
Adults
Recital Performance Etiquette & Recital Reception Etiquette Review
Form Analysis of Binary, Ternary, & Rounded Binary Form using
The Wild Horseman, Op. 68
by Robert Shumann
JULY 2012:
Youth
* 2013 Convention Project Prep:
View & discuss Medieval Music, Art, Architecture, Culture, & Literature
* Listen to music by
Hildegard von Bingen, O successores
Machaut, Agnus Dei from Notre Dame Mass
Josquin Desprez, Ave Maria...virgo serena
Weelkes, As Vesta Was Descending
Adults
* View & discuss Medieval Music, Art, Architecture, Culture, & Literature
* Comparison & Evolution of Medieval Sacred & Secular Music Conventions to
the music conventions of
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Eras
* Listen to & discussion of music composed for medieval cathedral-architecture by:
Hildegard von Bingen, O successores
Josquin Desprez, Ave Maria...virgo serena
JUNE 2012:
Youth
Convention Review
2012-2013 Publication Competition Preparation
Choose and Discuss Division of 2012-2013 Convention Project Topic
Adults
Major Key Signatures Review
Minor Key Signature Patterns
Drawing the Circle of Fifths using the Major & Minor Key Signature Patterns
Names of Tones in Major Scales
Major, Minor, and Diminished Chords in Major Scales
MAY 2012:
Youth
Rehearse TMTA Convention Ensembles and TMTA Competition Trio
Positive Performance Discussion
Further Discussion of 2013 TMTA Convention Projects
Adults
Positive Performance Discussion
Christmas Recital Music Choices
Major Key Signature Patterns
APRIL 2012:
Youth
Rehearse Spring Recital and Reception
Brainstorm 2013 TMTA Convention Projects
Play Major Key Signatures Board Game
Adults
Rehearse Spring Recital and Reception
Review Major and Minor Key Signatures using J.S. Bach's WTC
Character in Music
MARCH 2012:
Youth
TMTA World of Music Examination
Adults
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List
Review Major Key Signatures using J.S. Bach's WTC
Introduction to Minor Key Signatures
Begin Discussion of "Character in Music"
FEBRUARY 2012:
Youth
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List
Review for March TMTA World Of Music Examination
Review Major Key Signatures
Adults
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List
Major Key Signatures
Key Characteristics using text by Rita Steblin
JANUARY 2012:
Youth
Students in this studio participate in 10 group lessons every year.
MARCH 2015:
Youth
Review of Beethoven biography
Review of symphony form
Review of key signature identification
Identified key signatures using the scores of Beethoven's symphonies
FEBRUARY 2015:
Youth
The students took the 2015 TMTA World of Music Exam,
which is an exam about classical-music history.
If the students pass the exam, they receive a point toward their
TMTA Scholarship Award money.
If the students get an A on the exam, they also receive a medal.
JANUARY 2015:
Youth
The students presented their research and assembled their
2015 TMTA Convention Project
on
"Musics From Other Cultures"
NOVEMBER 2014:
Youth
In preparation for the TMTA WOM Exam we studied the following:
Hunting Song
and
Knecht Ruprecht
by Schumann
Pentatonic Scale, #78 of Mikrokosmos
and
a 1937 wax cylinder field recording of a folk song
by Bartok
Le Sacre du Printemps by Stravinsky
compared to
Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky
A Survivor from Warsaw, Op. 46
and
Three Piano Pieces, No. 1, Op. 11
by Schoenberg
OCTOBER 2014:
Youth
Ear Training and Melodic Dictatation in preparation for
this month's TMTA Theory Exam
SEPTEMBER 2014:
Youth
Ear-Training Exercises in preparation for TMTA Theory Exam
JULY 2014:
Youth
Identifying themes and form in Tchaikovsky's
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Adults
Identifying themes and form in Mussorgsky's
Pictures at an Exhibition
JUNE 2014:
Youth
Students chose their 2015 Convention Project subtopics for research
Final review and drill of Relative Major & minor keys for 2014-2015 theory exams
Adults
Listening and analyzing forms using Chopin's Nocturnes:
1. Nocturne 19: Op. Posth. 72, No. 1
2. Nocturne 20a: KK IVa, No. 16
3. Nocturne 10: Op. 32, No. 2
MAY 2014:
Youth
Chose 2015 Convention Project Topic:
Music of Other Cultures
Adults
Identifying themes and form:
Romeo and Juliette Fantasy-Overture by Tchaikovsky
APRIL 2014:
Youth & Adults
Music Board Game with Identifying Minor Key Signatures
MARCH 2014:
World Of Music Exams
FEBRUARY 2014:
Youth & Adults
Performance of Repertoire
Identification of the characteristics of the four different eras of Western Art Music
(Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary)
by listening/"drop the needle",
including the works of:
Marais, J. S. Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Copeland, Crumb, & Ligeti
JANUARY 2014:
Youth
Presentation of and assembly of their 2014 TMTA Convention Project:
"HYMNS"
NOVEMBER 2013:
Youth
Quartet and Duo Recital Rehearsal
Discussion, Form Analysis, and Listening of
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, 4th Movement, March to the Scaffold
Adults
Recital Rehearsal
Discussion, Form Analysis, and Listening of
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, 4th Movement, March to the Scaffold
OCTOBER 2013:
Youth
Ear-training for TMTA Fall Theory Exam
Adults
Conclusion of analyzing form, identifying themes, and listening to
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
SEPTEMBER 2013:
Adults
Review of forms in
symphonies, string quartets, sonatas, and concertos
Preparation to hear and discuss form next month in
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
Youth
As an ongoing part of their Convention Project topic for this year, Hymns,
we listened to discussions, documentaries, and performances of
Shape-Note Hymn-Singing
JULY 2013:
Adults
Mrs. Marilyn Gruebel discussed her first Guild Audition
Baroque Dance Suites
Evolution of Symphony Form
Mad Men of Music
JUNE 2013:
Youth
Discussion of Topics for 2013-2014 TMTA Convention Project
Topic Chosen:
HYMNS FROM ANCIENT GREEKS TO TODAY
Adults
Discussion of hosting musicales in Tyler and/or Nagadoches
Presentation by Mrs. Marilyn Gruebel of
her attendance at Sonata Summer Music Camp for Adults
MAY 2013:
Youth
Convention Prep
Music Theory Board Game
Adults:
History of Modes and Keys
Score Study with Major and minor Key Signatures
MARCH 2013:
Youth
TMTA World of Music Exam
Adults
Review Performance & Reception Etiquette
Recognizing Melody & Form Only Through Listening
FEBRUARY 2013:
Youth
Review Performance & Reception Etiquette
Review for World of Music Exam
Key Signatures & Intervals with Theory Board Game
Adults
Review Performance & Reception Etiquette
Review Relaxation/Anti-Stress Techniques
Review Binary, Ternary, & Rounded Binary Forms
JANUARY 2013:
Youth
Each student presented their contribution,
then all students assembled the group's
TMTA 2013 Convention Project about
Medieval Music
Adults
Continued Analysis of Conventions in Classical Music Forms:
Form & Harmonic Analysis of German Dance by Beethoven
NOVEMBER 2012:
Youth
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Ear-Training:
Major, minor, Augmented, diminished Chords
Major and Perfect Intervals
Major and minor scales
Clap-A-Rhythm
Adults
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Introduction to Music Forms for
Symphony, String Quartet, Sonata, & Concerto
Introduction of how to listen for change in character to identify forms
using the First Movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5:
*view the conductor's score
*review the history of this symphony
*use the First Movement chart to show deviations
from First Movement-Form conventions
OCTOBER 2012:
Youth
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Ear-Training Review for October 27 Theory Exam
Rhythm Training with "Clap-A-Song" Game
Adults
Christmas Recital & Reception Rehearsal
Relationships in Major & minor keys and Circle of Fifths
Review: How to Determine Major & minor Key Signatures in Music
Review: How to Draw the Circle of Fifths
History of Evolution from Modes to Tonality
SEPTEMBER 2012:
Youth
Recital Performance Etiquette & Recital Reception Etiquette Review
TMTA Music Theory Exam Ear Training, Rhythmic Dictation, & Melodic Dictation Prep
Adults
Recital Performance Etiquette & Recital Reception Etiquette Review
Form Analysis of Binary, Ternary, & Rounded Binary Form using
The Wild Horseman, Op. 68
by Robert Shumann
JULY 2012:
Youth
* 2013 Convention Project Prep:
View & discuss Medieval Music, Art, Architecture, Culture, & Literature
* Listen to music by
Hildegard von Bingen, O successores
Machaut, Agnus Dei from Notre Dame Mass
Josquin Desprez, Ave Maria...virgo serena
Weelkes, As Vesta Was Descending
Adults
* View & discuss Medieval Music, Art, Architecture, Culture, & Literature
* Comparison & Evolution of Medieval Sacred & Secular Music Conventions to
the music conventions of
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Eras
* Listen to & discussion of music composed for medieval cathedral-architecture by:
Hildegard von Bingen, O successores
Josquin Desprez, Ave Maria...virgo serena
JUNE 2012:
Youth
Convention Review
2012-2013 Publication Competition Preparation
Choose and Discuss Division of 2012-2013 Convention Project Topic
Adults
Major Key Signatures Review
Minor Key Signature Patterns
Drawing the Circle of Fifths using the Major & Minor Key Signature Patterns
Names of Tones in Major Scales
Major, Minor, and Diminished Chords in Major Scales
MAY 2012:
Youth
Rehearse TMTA Convention Ensembles and TMTA Competition Trio
Positive Performance Discussion
Further Discussion of 2013 TMTA Convention Projects
Adults
Positive Performance Discussion
Christmas Recital Music Choices
Major Key Signature Patterns
APRIL 2012:
Youth
Rehearse Spring Recital and Reception
Brainstorm 2013 TMTA Convention Projects
Play Major Key Signatures Board Game
Adults
Rehearse Spring Recital and Reception
Review Major and Minor Key Signatures using J.S. Bach's WTC
Character in Music
MARCH 2012:
Youth
TMTA World of Music Examination
Adults
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List
Review Major Key Signatures using J.S. Bach's WTC
Introduction to Minor Key Signatures
Begin Discussion of "Character in Music"
FEBRUARY 2012:
Youth
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List
Review for March TMTA World Of Music Examination
Review Major Key Signatures
Adults
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List
Major Key Signatures
Key Characteristics using text by Rita Steblin
JANUARY 2012:
Youth
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List & Review "Relating to the Audience"
Presentation of Each Person's Project Contribution
Assemble TMTA 2012 Convention Projects
Presentation of Each Person's Project Contribution
Assemble TMTA 2012 Convention Projects
Adults
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List & Review "Relating to the Audience"
Major Key Signatures
Eras of Western Art Music: Styles and Characteristics
NOVEMBER 2011:
Youth
Perform Christmas Recital Duets and Trios
Review "Relating to the Audience", Performance Etiquette, and Reception Etiquette
"Build-A-Rhythm" with Portable Staffs, in groups of three
Adults
Perform Christmas Recital Duets
Review "Relating to the Audience", Performance Etiquette, and Reception Etiquette
"Clap-A-Rhythm"
Form and Analysis Listening
OCTOBER 2011:
Youth
Perform Christmas Recital Solos
Review "Relating to the Audience", Performance Etiquette, and Reception Etiquette
"Clap-A-Rhythm"
Listen to the operas for the TMTA 2012 Convention Projects
Adults
Perform Christmas Recital Solos
Review "Relating to the Audience", Performance Etiquette, and Reception Etiquette
Monophony, Homophony, Polyphony
Tonic, Subdominant, Dominant; and Cadences
How to Study Your Pieces Away From The Keyboard
SEPTEMBER 2011:
Youth
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List & Review "Relating to the Audience"
Discuss the operas for the TMTA 2012 Convention Projects
Adults
Perform a Piece from their Memorized-Repertoire List & Review "Relating to the Audience"
Two-Piano Repertoire: How to Begin Together and How to Stay Together
"Clap-A-Rhythm"