Two hours laboratory. MUSC171 Study, analysis and studio performance of piano repertoire of an intermediate level of difficulty suitable for teaching.
Students examine and compare various editions of the same work whenever feasible.
The class meets once a week and each student is given a number of scores to study outside of class each week. At the next meeting, the scores are discussed and excerpts are played, with various considerations of teaching methods incorporated into the presentation and discussion. Different editions of the same work are examined critically. Each student keeps an extensive file of music studied, with appropriate cross-indices. The teacher serves as a resource person, making suggestions, answering questions, providing materials and recommendations for additional reading or varying practice techniques.