Week 1

  • Introduction and Class Policy
  • Sight Reading and Rehearsal: Xin Jiang Dance
  • Introducing Some Chinese Percussion Instruments

    Week 2

  • Rehearsal: Xin Jiang Dance
  • Sight Reading and Rehearsal: Duck's Dialogue (Traditional Chinese Percussion Music)
  • Introduction of Chinese Instruments (Bowed String Instruments; Plucked String Instruments; Wind Instruments; Percussion Instruments)

    Week 3

  • Introduction of Chinese Music - Ancient Music - Folk Songs - Folk Dance and Song - Art Music (in different regions) - Drama Music (in different regions)
  • Rehearsal: Duck's Dialogue, Xin Jiang Dance

    Week 4

  • Music Appreciation in Chinese Master Pieces
  • Rehearsal: Celebration of Chinese Festival (Percussion Music, participation of all members)
  • Review: Xin Jiang Dance & Duck's Dialogue

    Week 5

  • Music Theory/Ear-Training/Sight-Reading
  • Chinese Music Theory
  • Chinese Instrumental Music

    Week 6

  • Music Appreciation in Chinese Master Pieces
  • Chinese Music Theory
  • Rehearsal: Celebration of Chinese Festival (Percussion Music, participation of all members)

    Week 7

  • Music Tips: Rehearsal Technique & How to become a Perfect Orchestra Member
  • Rehearsal: String & Keyboard: Mo Li Hua, Xin Jiang Dance
  • Rehearsal (optional): Traditional Percussion Music: Duck's Dialogue

    Week 8

  • Chinese Percussion Music
  • Composition and Theory in Chinese Music
  • Identification of Chinese Instruments (Review Section)

    Week 9

  • Final Rehearsal:
      - Percussion Music: Celebration of Chinese Festival (Percussion Music, participation of all members)
      - String & Keyboard: Mo Li Hua, Xin Jiang Dance
      - Traditional Percussion Music: Duck's Dialogue
  • Announcement & Performance Dress

    Final Week

  • Performance in August Moon Chinese Festival, International Festival or Concert
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