Jasmine Mojica and Angel Asante: The Essence of Music and the Piano

CLAIM

Our senior project is a combination of both teaching and learning. I (Jasmine) am assisting Angel Asante on how to read music notes and how to interpret them on the piano. She is learning how to play a couple of intermediate classical pieces. The catch is that she does not have very much experience, other than taking a piano class with CCC last semester. This makes it interesting and challenging for both of us. Additionally, I hopefully will finish composing my own piano piece as well as writing a vocal accompaniment to it.

REASON

I chose this as a senior project in order to help Angel become a more experienced piano player, but also to get back in touch with playing the piano on a more regular basis.

VALUE

I have played the piano since I was 7; however, when I came to Middle College, I put a pause on being a pianist and played less often. So far, this has encouraged and inspired me to get back to something I never should have abandoned. I wish to make an impact on Angel, as well, to continue learning how to play the piano and to have deeper passion and greater appreciation for the instrument.

EVIDENCE

Toward the end of the semester, Angel and I will be giving a small recital which will include pieces Angel has learned and the piece that I will compose and write to.