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"I loved the class! We all had such a good time-especially the students, I'm sure. Most striking for me was your beautiful playing. Wish we could have heard even more!"
-- Nelita True (Renowned performer and pedagogue Professor of Piano Eastman School of Music)
---- Master Class at 2006 MTNA National Conference in Austin, Texas
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Ingrid Clarfield's teaching attains the highest levels of creativity. But what makes her truly unique is her ability to de-mystify the road to artistry into practical, easy steps that will be useful in your own studio--this week! One workshop from her is worth a year of regular lessons.
-- Scott McBride Smith (President, Royal American Conservatory Examinations
President and CEO, International Institute for Young Musicians)
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What a special treat is was to hear your session at the MTNA National Convention in Los Angeles. ..Your session was truly outstanding. In fact, I’m sure it was a convention highlight for those who attended-and it was one of the best attended of all. The program content was well developed and was packed with an incredible amount of usable information for the studio teacher.
By the way, your delivery style was also quite impressive. It was captivating and powerful. I could tell within the first thirty seconds that the audience became instantly eager to hear what you had to say.
Ingrid, through your teaching and your workshops, you are making significant contributions to music and the music teaching profession. In fact, I plan to mention you whenever I’m asked to recommend an affective presenter. I am also personally grateful for your commitment to MTNA and our programs.
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-- Gary L. Ingle, Executive Director
Music Teachers National Association
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University of Georgia Pedagogy Symposium
February 18, 2012
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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Start Your Engines!
Preparing Students for Success Join us for this special piano pedagogy symposium featuring unique sessions and live teaching. The day will focus on technical and musical preparation for recitals, auditions, and competitions, from the first lessons on a new piece through the final stages.
For more information, please contact Dr. Pete Jutras at pjutras@uga.edu. This symposium is sponsored by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and the Despy Karlas Professorship Fund.
Preparing Students for Evaluations and Auditions: Turning Fear into Fun!
Proper preparation for performing situations is an essential component for a successful experience. This program includes such topics as choice of repertoire, understanding and solving technical problems, memorization, performance anxiety and stage poise. Choosing the right performance activity to match each student’s needs will be discussed. This workshop will provide useful strategies to help teachers prepare their students for all kinds of performing experiences.
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
Joint Teaching Demonstration with Dr. Scott McBride Smith
Panel discussion with Pete Jutras and Dr, Scott McBride Smith
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Northern Delaware Valley Chapter of Delaware MTA
Jacobs Music
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
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February 29, 2012
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Music Teachers National Association National Conference
March 24-29, 2012
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with Guest Left Hand Artist
Sigrid Luther
Hilton Hotel
New York City, NY
Teaching Voicing From Top to Bottom and Sometimes in the Middle Too!!
Long before our students play advanced repertoire, they need to know that voicing is essential for an artistic performance. In this session, teachers will learn many ideas for helping students to achieve skillful voicing. These suggestions will include exercises, repertoire and strategies for students of all ages and levels.
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Alaska State MTA Conference
Anchorage, Alaska
Topics: TBA
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August 2012
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Westminster Choir College of Rider University presents
Damien Dixon Memorial Piano Scholarship Recital and Master Class with Professor Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Jacobs Music Company
2540 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ
Featuring students of Larissa Korkina, Julia Lam, Phyllis Albert Lehrer, Chiu-Tze Lin, Lillian Livingston, Veda Zuponcic and the world premiere of a work by Ryan Brechmacher, first recipient of the Damien Dixon Memorial Scholarship.
Tickets:
Patron - $100 (preferred seating and program recognition)
Friend - $50 (preferred seating and program recognition)
General Admission - $20 (adult), $10 (student)
Space is limited. Reservations and tickets are required.
Contact Norman Seldin at Jacobs at 609-434-0222 or 732-245-4777 (cell) or NormanSeldin@aol.com
Donations may be sent directly to:
The Damien Dixon Memorial Piano Scholarship
Jacobs Music Company
2540 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 |
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Montana MTA State Conference
November 11-12, 2011
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with Guest Left Hand Artist
Ken Christiansen
Crowne Plaza
Billings, Montana
Keys to Artistic Performance: Color, Choreography and Color
This workshop demonstrates the necessity of incorporating artistic concepts during the early years of musical study. Developing a student’s “performance vocabulary” in the early stages will facilitate the integration of the technical and musical qualities in the more advanced literature. Performance choreography will also be addressed as it relates to musical intention and stylistic considerations. Elements essential to efficient practice and artistic performance of music from all periods will be discussed and demonstrated through examples from beginning, intermediate, and advanced repertoire. Professor Clarfield will also include examples from her publications and some of today’s leading pedagogical composers.
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
Showcase: Keys to Stylistic Performance: Students are Never Too Young or Too Old to Understand Style!
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Westminster Choir College Family Weekend Master Class
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November 5, 2011
Westminster Choir College
Williamson Hall
2:30 PM
Featuring WCC Students
Names of Performers/Repertoire:
Julianne Michalik, Student of Betty Stoloff - Mozart Sonata in F, K.280
Matthew Gutwald, Student of Ingrid Clarfield - Chopin Ballade No. 3 in Ab
Mary Copeley, Student of Lillian Livingston - Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso
Julianne Michalik, Student of Betty Stoloff
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Liszt Master Class -
featuring WCC College and Conservatory students
October 22, 2011
Westminster Choir College of Rider University and Westminster Conservatory of Music
Williamson Hall
3:30-5:30 PM
Featuring performers from Westminster Conservatory of Music, The Young Artist Program and the Young Musicians Program
Names of Performers/Repertoire:
Eddie Bryson - Nuages gris
Michelle Pan - Etudes Op1, Nos 1 and 4
Alan Zhang - Waldesrauschen
Anna Lotte Smith - Un Sospiro
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Utah State MTA Conference
October 14-15, 2011
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with Guest Left Hand Artist
Kristen Topham
Salt Lake Community College
Sandy, Utah
Preparing Students for Evaluations and Auditions: Turning Fear into Fun!
Proper preparation for performing situations is an essential component for a successful experience. This program includes such topics as choice of repertoire, understanding and solving technical problems, memorization, performance anxiety and stage poise. Choosing the right performance activity to match each student’s needs will be discussed. This workshop will provide useful strategies to help teachers prepare their students for all kinds of performing experiences.
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
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National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
July 28, 2011
The Road to Artistry -
Easier Sonatina to Advanced Sonata
Sonatinas contain the same musical elements for artistic performance as do sonatas. Many of the technical and musical challenges students will encounter in advanced sonatas by Mozart, Haydn or Beethoven, first need to be addressed during their learning of sonatinas by Clementi, Kuhlau, Diabelli or other composers.
This teaching demonstration will include performances of: (1) an easier Sonatina, (2) an intermediate level sonata, and (3) an advanced sonata. Professor Clarfield will guide students to achieving an artistic performance addressing the similar stylistic and interpretive issues that occur in the music at all three levels. The road to an artistic Beethoven’s “Waldstein” begins with an artistic Clement Op. 36 No.1!
Showcase:
Keys to Artistic Performance
with Guest Left Hand Artist, Dennis Alexander
Once students have learned all the correct notes, rhythm, and basic dynamics of their pieces, teachers are faced with the challenge of helping them make their performances sound and look truly artistic. This workshop will provide teachers with useful information on how to develop greater artistry by guiding students in 5 “key” areas: Color, Choreography, Characterization, Rubato, and Pedaling. Teachers and students can apply these principals to all of their repertoire to achieve a higher level of artistic performance, to sound and look like a concert pianist.
This showcase will also feature the World Premiere of Ryan Brechmacher's Three Preludes for RH Alone. |
Teaching Demonstration
Lombard, Illinois
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High School Piano Camp At Westminster |
High School Piano Camp
Now in its 28th year, Piano Camp is a unique and exciting musical expereiance for high school students. Led by Professor of Piano, Ingrid Clarfield, the faculty includes Donald Smith, Todd Simmons, Richard Woo, Allyn Schwiep, Kristen Topham, Lauren Kooistra and Laura Amoriello. Ms. Clarfield will present lecture/demonstrations, master classes and group discussions. Which will allow participants the opportunity to explore, in a supportive environment. The many facets of playing the piano. Ideas on efficient practice techniques, stylistic interpretation, memorization and dealing with performance anxiety will be presented. By reviewing videotapes of their playing and coaching, pianists will be able to study technique, performance choreography, develop poise and strive for a polished performance.
Program Highlights
• Students will be coached in solo, duet and two-piano pieces in addition to prepared solos form their current repertoire.
• Students receive supervised practice session during the week.
• Ms. Clarfield will provide guidance in the preparation of college auditions, recitals competitions and career opportunities.
• Students attend classes in style and interpretation, technique, music history, theory, jazz and accoumpanying.
• Student will demonstrate what they have learned by performing solo and ensemble piece in a recital on Friday afternoon
Daily Schedule
Monrning: Group classes in technique, memory tips and performance anxiety Master classes in solo repertorie.
Afternoon: Ensemble rehearsals and coaching, group classes in music, performance chorography, preparing for auditions and mater classes( solo repertoire)
Evening: fun group activities that teach theory, jazz, improvisation, composition and accompanying, supervised practice sessions on solo and ensemble repertoire.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open to students entering the 9th grade through those who have just completed their senior year.
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July 17-22, 2011
Princeton, NJ
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National Piano Institute for Teachers and Young Artists
July 11 and 12, 2011
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with Guest Left Hand Artist
Mona Rejino
Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, Texas
Preparing Students For Auditions and Competitions: Turning Fear into Fun!
This seminar helps teachers develop motivational strategies for dealing with students of all ages and levels. Ms. Clarfield shares her philosophical and pedagogical approaches to successful practice that will be effective as well as fun and inspiring. Factors and challenges that effect productive and enjoyable practice such as student learning styles, parental involvement, as well as variety in practice strategies will be discussed. This seminar will focus on how to introduce repertoire effectively as well as how to help your students make up goal oriented practice assignments. Innovative technical drills and useful memory aids will also be covered.
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
The Road to Technical and Musical Mastery with "Burgmuller, Czerny, and Hanon"
Master Class with students of all levels. |
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June 4-6, 2011
Waldorf College
Forest City, Iowa
Keys to Stylistic Mastery: Students are Never Too Young or Too Old to Understand Style
This workshop examines the essential elements of building a solid technique that leads to greater musicality and stylistic awareness. Attention will be given on how to achieve the correct sound that will result in desired musical purpose. An overview of the stylistic traits of the musical periods will be presented as they relate to how a student learns and polishes their repertoire for performance. Repertoire and exercises will be demonstrated from Elementary through Advanced levels.
Developing a Basic Technical/Musical Vocabulary to Inspire Artistry!
Master Class
The goal is to present a conference that helps us better appreciate our musical heritage, challenges our imagination as we look to the future, and provides sessions that offer practical advice that will improve our day to day effectiveness as teachers. It will also be a chance to gather with good friends and colleagues in a beautiful setting to share our passion for music. |
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Master Class Featuring the Students Of Chang Liu
April 10, 2011
Jacobs Music in Lawrenceville
11:00 AM
Name of Students/Repertoire:
Susanna Lo - Doll's Dream by Oesten
Amber Wang - Sonatina in G Major: Rondo by Diabelli
Amy Deng - Evening in the Country by Bartok
Yufei Tian - April from "The Seasons" by Tchaikovsky
Adrienne Wang - Nocturne in C# minor, Op. Posth by Chopin
Yanjie Qui - Nocturne in B Major by Chopin
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MTNA National Conference - Milwaukee, WI
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March 29, 2011
The Performers Network
Barry Bittman, MD, CEO - Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute
Neil Cherian, MD, Director - Performance Medicine - Cleveland Clinic
Kathleen Riley, PhD - YMWI Music Performance & Rehabilitation Specialist
David Marcarian, MA, President - Precision Biometrics, Inc.
Ingrid Clarfield – Professor of Piano at Westminster Choir College
Join us for the debut of the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary, medically-based, global performance enhancement network. Discover the key role pedagogues will play in the health and well being of performers and students worldwide through an unprecedented collaboration with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic serving as the central hub of the network.
This dynamic interdisciplinary presentation will introduce the world’s first collaborative network for performer’s health built upon evidence-based scientific protocols and ongoing research. Renowned piano pedagogue Ingrid Clarfield will share her personal perspectives during the session regarding her use of biofeedback as part of her recovery from a stroke.
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All Day Pedagogy Workshop and Master Class
March 5, 2011
The Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery
This workshop examines the essential elements of building a solid technique that leads to greater musicality and stylistic awareness. Attention will be given on how to achieve the correct sound that will result in desired musical purpose. An overview of the stylistic traits of the musical periods will be presented as they relate to how a student learns and polishes their repertoire for performance. Repertoire and exercises will be demonstrated from Elementary through Advanced levels.
Keys to Artistic Performance: Color, Choreography, and Characterization
Once students have learned all the correct notes, rhythm, and basic dynamics of their pieces, teachers are faced with the challenge of making their performances truly artistic. This workshop will provide teachers with useful information on how to develop greater artistry by guiding students in 3 “key” areas: Color, Choreography, Characterization. Teachers and students can apply these principals to all their repertoire to achieve a higher level of artistic performance, to sound and look like a concert pianist. Repertoire will be performed and discussed from Professor Clarfield’s unique series with well known composer, Dennis Alexander, Keys to Artistic Performance Books 1-3 (Alfred Publishing Co.), as well as other music from upper elementary through advanced levels. Participants are invited to bring in additional repertoire for discussion.
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with Guest Left Hand Artist
Alejandro Cremaschi
University of Colorado at Boulder
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Master Class Featuring the Students Of Ryn Lee
December 11, 2010
Bristol Chapel
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08550
1:45-3:15 PM
Name of Students/Repertoire:
Woori Kogh - Sonatina in G, 2nd Movement by Diabelli
Kelly Chung - Sonatina Op.20 No.1 by Kuhlau
Benjamin Lo - Ballad Op. 100 No.15 by Burgmüller
Sonal Shrivastava - Song of India by Rimsky-Korsakov
Evelyn Wu - The Girl with the Flaxen Hair by Debussy
Adrian Rogers - Prelude Op. 38 No. 2 by Kabalevsky
Jonathan Yoo - The Tides of Manaunaun by Cowell
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December 3, 2010
Jacobs Music
Lawrenceville, NJ
9:30-11:30
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in
Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
The Road to Chopin:
From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Featured performers:
Jeremy Mohr, student of Margaret Sheneman, will perform Chopin Waltz in a minor
Vineeta Muthuraj, student of Victoria Chow, will perform Chopin prelude in B minor
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Kristen Topham
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West Tenessee Music Teachers Association
November 13, 2010
Jackson, Tennessee |
with Guest Left Hand Artist Sigrid Luther |
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Keys to Artistic Performance: Color, Choreography and Characterization
Once students have learned all the correct notes, rhythm, and basic dynamics of their pieces, teachers are faced with the challenge of making their performances truly artistic. This workshop will provide teachers with useful information on how to develop greater artistry by guiding students in 3 “key” areas: Color, Choreography, Characterization. Teachers and students can apply these principals to all their repertoire to achieve a higher level of artistic performance, to sound and look like a concert pianist. Repertoire will be performed and discussed from Professor Clarfield’s unique series with well known composer, Dennis Alexander, Keys to Artistic Performance Books 1-3 (Alfred Publishing Co.), as well as other music from upper elementary through advanced levels. Participants are invited to bring in additional repertoire for discussion.
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The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
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Master Class at Westminster Choir College
November 6, 2010
Master Class at Westminster Choir College
Family Weekend
Williamson Hall
1:00 PM
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Piano Teachers Congress of NY
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October 7, 2010
10:30 AM-Noon
Steinway Hall
109 West 57th Street, NYC, N.Y.
The Road to Chopin:From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in
Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.
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High School Piano Camp At Westminster |
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High School Piano Camp
Now in its 27th year, Piano Camp is a unique and exciting musical expereiance for high school students. Led by Professor of Piano, Ingrid Clarfield, the faculty includes Donald Smith, Todd Simmons, Richard Woo, Allyn Schwiep, Rose McCathran Brechmacher, Heather Atagan, Ryan Brechmacher and Kristen Topham. Ms. Clarfield will present lecture/demonstrations, master classes and group discussions. Which will allow participants the opportunity to explore, in a supportive environment. The many facets of playing the piano. Ideas on efficient practice techniques, stylistic interpretation, memorization and dealing with performance anxiety will be presented. By reviewing videotapes of their playing and coaching, pianists will be able to study technique, performance choreography, develop poise and strive for a polished performance.
Program Highlights
• Students will be coached in solo, duet and two-piano pieces in addition to prepared solos form their current repertoire.
• Students receive supervised practice session during the week.
• Ms. Clarfield will provide guidance in the preparation of college auditions, recitals competitions and career opportunities.
• Students attend classes in style and interpretation, technique, music history, theory, jazz and accoumpanying.
• Student will demonstrate what they have learned by performing solo and ensemble piece in a recital on Friday afternoon
Daily Schedule
Monrning: Group classes in technique, memory tips and performance anxiety Master classes in solo repertorie.
Afternoon: Ensemble rehearsals and coaching, group classes in music, performance chorography, preparing for auditions and mater classes( solo repertoire)
Evening: fun group activities that teach theory, jazz, improvisation, composition and accompanying, supervised practice sessions on solo and ensemble repertoire.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open to student entering the 9th grade through those who has just completed their senior year. Due to the popularity of this program, we are offering it in two separate sessions. Each session will be limited to 24 students. Returning student are recommended to enroll in session B.
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Session A : July 18 - July 24, 2010
Session B: July 25 - July 31, 2010
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Location: Princeton, NJ |
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Portland International Piano Festival Young Pianists Institute
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July 12 and 13, 2010
The Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery
This workshop examines the essential elements of building a solid technique that leads to greater musicality and stylistic awareness. Attention will be given on how to achieve the correct sound that will result in desired musical purpose. An overview of the stylistic traits of the musical periods will be presented as they relate to how a student learns and polishes their repertoire for performance. Repertoire and exercises will be demonstrated from Elementary through Advanced levels.
Keys to Artistic Performance: What You See is What You Hear!
Once students have learned all the correct notes, rhythm, and basic dynamics of their pieces, teachers are faced with the challenge of making their performances truly artistic.
Master Classes with students of all ages
Guest LH Artist, Patti Robertson
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Oklahoma MTA State Conference
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June 4 & 5, 2010
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma
June 4 – 9:00 AM Burgmuller, Czerny, Hanon: The Road to Technical and Musical Mastery
1:30 – Motivation: Creative Ways to Encourage Productive Practice and Artistic Performance
June 5 – 3:00 PM
Preparing Students for Auditions and Competitions: Turning Fear Into Fun
Guest LH Artist, Mary Sallee
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MTNA National Conference - Albuquerque, NM
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March 22, 2010
10:30 AM - Noon
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz or Nocturne in Eb Major, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! What do you do? How will you get them there? This workshop will provide teachers with an extensive list of repertoire by contemporary pedagogical composers that will help students prepare for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in the easiest works of Chopin. Professor Clarfield will give teachers numerous practical suggestions for HOW to apply the musical and technical elements found in this preparatory repertoire to Chopin’s easier compositions. She will also provide detailed pedagogical analyses on her suggested teaching sequence of the first works of Chopin. Program will also include a teaching demonstration.
Guest Left Hand Artist: Sigrid Luther
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Keys to Artistic Performance: Color, Choreography and Characterization
Once students have learned all the correct notes, rhythm, and basic dynamics of their pieces, teachers are faced with the challenge of making their performances truly artistic. This workshop will provide teachers with useful information on how to develop greater artistry by guiding students in 3 “key” areas: Color, Choreography, Characterization. Teachers and students can apply these principals to all their repertoire to achieve a higher level of artistic performance, to sound and look like a concert pianist. Repertoire will be performed and discussed from Professor Clarfield’s unique series with well known composer, Dennis Alexander, Keys to Artistic Performance Books 1-3 (Alfred Publishing Co.), as well as other music from upper elementary through advanced levels. Participants are invited to bring in additional repertoire for discussion.
Guest Left Hand Artist: Nelita True |
January 9-10, 2010
Maryland
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Piano Teachers Congress of N.Y. Steinway Hall, NYC
November 12 2009
Klavierhaus 211 W 58th St (between 7th and Broadway), NYC
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Preparing Your Students for Auditions and Competitions: Turning Fear into Fun!!
10:30-12:00
This seminar helps teachers develop motivational strategies for dealing with students of all ages and levels. Ms. Clarfield shares her philosophical and pedagogical approaches to successful practice that will be effective as well as fun and inspiring. Factors and challenges that effect productive and enjoyable practice such as student learning styles, parental involvement, as well as variety in practice strategies will be discussed. This seminar will focus on how to introduce repertoire effectively as well as how to help your students make up goal oriented practice assignments. Innovative technical drills and useful memory aids will also be covered.
Guest Left Hand Artist: Soo Cho
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Louisiana Music Teachers Association State Conference
October 15 – 17, 2009
Southeastern Louisiana University, Lafayette, Louisiana
October 15
9:00-10:30
Keys to Artistic Performance: Color, Choreography, Characterization
1:30-3:00
Preparing Your Students for Auditions and Competitions: Turning Fear into Fun!!
October 16
9:30-10:45
Alfred Showcase - The Road to Technical and Musical Mastery with Burgmuller, Czerny, and Hanon
1:15 - 2:45
Masterclass
Guest Left Hand Artist: Sue Steck-Turner |
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High School Piano Camp At Westminster |
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High School Piano Camp
Now in its 26th year, Piano Camp is a unique and exciting musical expereiance for high school students. Led by Professor of Piano, Ingrid Clarfield, the faculty includes Donald Smith, Todd Simmons, Radek Materka, Heather Atagan, Ryan Brechmacher and Kristen Topham. Ms. Clarfield will present lecture/demonstrations, master classes and group discussions. Which will allow participants the opportunity to explore, in a supportive environment. The many facets of playing the piano. Ideas on efficient practice techniques, stylistic interpretation, memorization and dealing with performance anxiety will be presented. By reviewing videotapes of their playing and coaching, pianists will be able to study technique, performance choreography, develop poise and strive for a polished performance.
Program Highlights
• Students will be coached in solo, duet and two-piano pieces in addition to prepared solos form their current repertoire.
• Students receive supervised practice session during the week.
• Ms. Clarfield will provide guidance in the preparation of college auditions, recitals competitions and career opportunities.
• Students attend classes in style and interpretation, technique, music history, theory, jazz and accoumpanying.
• Student will demonstrate what they have learned by performing solo and ensemble piece in a recital on Friday afternoon
Daily Schedule
Monrning: Group classes in technique, memory tips and performance anxiety Master classes in solo repertorie.
Afternoon: Ensemble rehearsals and coaching, group classes in music, performance chorography, preparing for auditions and mater classes( solo repertoire)
Evening: fun group activities that teach theory, jazz, improvisation, composition and accompanying, supervised practice sessions on solo and ensemble repertoire.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open to student entering the 9th grade through those who has just completed their senior year. Due to the popularity of this program, we are offering it in two separate sessions. Each session will be limited to 24 students. Returning student are recommended to enroll in session B.
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Session A : July 20 - July 26, 2009
Session B: July 27 - August 2, 2009
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Location: Princeton, NJ |
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Westminster Choir College Saturday Seminar
February 28, 2009 - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Princeton, NJ
With Jim Goldsworthy and Lillian Livingston
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MOTIVATING STUDENTS FOR ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES IN ALL STYLE PERIODS
This seminar will provide helpful suggestions on ways to motivate students of all ages and levels to perform artistically. Combining their many years of experience with their private and college students, Professors Clarfield, Goldsworthy and Livingston will share their pedagogical strategies as well as specific ideas on artistic interpretation for the different style periods. Dr. Goldsworthy will share valuable insights on how to make decisions on articulation and ornamentation in Baroque music. Professor Clarfield will discuss bringing out the character in Classical Sonatinas and Sonatas. Lillian Livingston will perform and discuss music of the 20th and 21st Century that guarantees to excite intermediate level students. The afternoon will include a Master Class with Ingrid Clarfield where teachers are asked to bring in students performing music from the Romantic Period. Students of any age or level are invited to participate
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Northeast Ohio Music Teachers Association
Spring Conference
May 1, 2009 - Oberlin, Ohio
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR AUDITIONS AND COMPETITIONS: TURNING FEAR INTO FUN!!!!
This seminar helps teachers develop motivational strategies for dealing with students of all ages and levels. Ms. Clarfield shares her philosophical and pedagogical approaches to successful practice that will be effective as well as fun and inspiring. Factors and challenges that effect productive and enjoyable practice such as student learning styles, parental involvement, as well as variety in practice strategies will be discussed. This seminar will focus on how to introduce repertoire effectively as well as how to help your students make up goal oriented practice assignments. Innovative technical drills and useful memory aids will also be covered.
Teaching Rubato: Bend It, But Don't Break It!
We, as piano teachers face many challenges, perhaps one of the greatest being the maintenance of a steady tempo in our students’ playing with a strict inner pulse. But what happens when they reach all of that splendid repertoire that demands rhythmic freedom? This workshop will provide teachers with ideas on when and why we use rubato, as well as techniques for how to teach students to play with rhythmic freedom beginning at an early age. Professor Clarfield will perform and provide an extensive list of repertoire form early intermediate to advanced levels that are effective in teaching rubato.
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Music Teachers National Association
National Conference
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March 28 - April 1, 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia
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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR AUDITIONS AND COMPETITIONS: TURNING FEAR INTO FUN!!!!
March 31, 2009 9:15-10:15
Proper preparation for performing situations is an essential component for a successful experience. This program includes such topics as choice of repertoire, understanding and solving technical problems, memorization, performance anxiety and stage poise. Choosing the right performance activity to match each student’s abilities will be discussed. This workshop will provide useful strategies to help teachers successfully prepare their students for all kinds of performing experiences.
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Washington Music Teachers Association State Conference
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June 22 – 25, 2009 - Yakima, Washington
June 23
9:15 am - Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery
2:00 pm - Master Class
June 24
9:15 am - Keys to Artistic Performance: Color, Choreography and Characterization
2:15 pm - Master Class
June 25
9:15 am - Teaching Rubato: Bend It But Don't Break It! |
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WORLD PIANO PEDAGOGY CONFERENCE
October 22-25, 2008 in Dallas, Texas
Interactive Session: Thursday, October 23 10:30-11:30 AM
Teaching Demonstration: Saturday, October 25 10:30-11:30 AM
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DEVELOPING A BASIC TECHNICAL/MUSICAL VOCABULARY TO INSPIRE ARTISTRY
Inspiring artistic performance should be an integral part of all piano study, beginning with the first lesson. To achieve maximum results we should always be relating even the most basic technique to musical expression and stylistic understanding. This workshop will provide teachers with rote exercises, etudes, and repertoire from beginning through advanced level that will show how to link technique and musicality. Suggestions will be given as to how to encourage critical listening skills with appropriate vocabulary for the young beginner, which will help develop good practice habits that will continue to improve as their repertoire becomes more advanced. Participants are encouraged to bring in examples of music that they would like discussed.
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INGRID CLARFIELD PIANO PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP
Presented by
The Nazareth College Department of Music,
Rochester Piano Teachers Guild and NYSMTA District12
With Guest Left Hand, Beverly Smoker
Monday, June 23, 2008 (Rehearsal Hall, A4)
01:00 - 3:00 pm. Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery (Part 1).
03:00 - 3:30 pm. Break
03:30 - 5:00 pm. Teaching Rubato: Bend It, but Don't Break It!
Tuesday June 24, 2008 (Rehearsal Hall, A4)
09:00 - 09:45 am. Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery (Part 2); Discussion of assigned repertoire for technical/musical considerations .
09:45 - 11:00 am. Keys to Artistic Performance (Wilmot Recital Hall)
11:30 - 12:00 pm. Teacher Technique Group Therapy: Bring Me Your Problems - Let's Talk! (Rehearsal Hall, A4)
01:30 - 02:30 pm. Training Your Students To Hear and See What You Do! (Wilmot Recital Hall)
03:00 - 05:00 pm. Master Class (Wilmot Recital Hall) |
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Teaching Rubato: Bend It, But Don't Break It
We, as piano teachers face many challenges, perhaps one of the greatest being the maintenance of a steady tempo in our students' playing with a strict inner pulse. But what happens when they reach all of that splendid repertoire that demands rhythmic freedom? This workshop will provide teachers with ideas on when and why we use rubato, as well as techniques for how to teach students to play with rhythmic freedom beginning at an early age. Professor Clarfield will perform and provide an extensive list of repertoire form early intermediate to advanced levels that are effective in teaching rubato.
The Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery
This workshop examines the essential elements of building a solid technique that leads to greater musicality and stylistic awareness. Attention will be given on how to achieve the correct sound that will result in desired musical purpose. An overview of the stylistic traits of the musical periods will be presented as they relate to how a student learns and polishes their repertoire for performance. Repertoire and exercises will be demonstrated from Elementary through Advanced levels. Professor Clarfield will incorporate examples from her books, Burgmüller, Czerny and Hanon: Piano Studies Selected for Technique and Musicality, and Keys to Stylistic Mastery (Books 1,2,3 co-authored with Dennis Alexander) published by Alfred Publishing Company.
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2008
CALGARY ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL
2008
Piano Camp
August
11 - 15, 2008
St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre
404 Meredith Road (Memorial Drive and Edmonton Trail)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Clinicians:
Ingrid
Jacobson Clarfield
and
Lillian Livingston
The
Piano Camp is an exciting five-day experience for pianists, aged 10-adult,
to explore the many facets of piano playing. In a supportive,
fun atmosphere that promotes a positive attitude towards practising and
performing. Students are coached in prepared solo repertoire and new
ensemble pieces. Students attend classes in musical style, interpretation,
memorization, technique and performance anxiety. Classes on choir, art,
improvisation, the Alexander Technique and a composer (a different
composer is slected each year) are also offered.
Recital:
Thursday, August 14, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m.
St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre
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2008
CALGARY ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL
2008
Piano Pedagogy Workshop
August
7 & 8, 2008
Steinway Hall, 6999 - 11 Street S.E., Calgary,
Alberta
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
Clinicians:
Ingrid
Jacobson Clarfield
and
Lillian Livingston
August
7 Session I 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Part
1 - Teaching Rubato: Bend it, but Don't Break It! - Mrs. Clarfield With Guest Left Hand, Victoria Chow
We,
as piano teachers, face many challenges, perhaps one of the greatest
being the maintenance of a steady tempo in our students' playing
with a strict inner pulse. But what happens when they reach all of
that
splendid repertoire that demands rhythmic freedom? This workshop
will provide
teachers with ideas on when and why we use rubato, as well as techniques
for how to teach students to play with rhythmic freedom beginning
at an early age. Professor Clarfield will perform and provide an extensive
list of repertoire from early intermediate to advanced levels that
are effective in teaching rubato.
Part
2 - The Adult Student: Dealing with Unrealistic Expectations - Ms.
Livingston
The
adult student has made an enormous impact on the teaching profession.
There are more adults taking piano lessons than ever before.
Unrealistic
expectations are high with adults and they are anxious to achieve
results in the shortest time. This seminar will provide teachers
with proven
techniques that will help students turn frustration into inspiration.
August
7 Session II 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Part
1 - “Assessment in Your Studio" -
Training Your Students to Hear and See What You Do! - Mrs. Clarfield
As
teachers, we spend a lot of time during lessons telling students
what to correct. However, what happens when they
go home? Some
have parents
who will continue telling them, but are they really listening
to themselves? This session will guide teachers in developing
critical
listening skills
and vocabulary for students from the beginning.
Part
2 - A Judge Speaks to Teachers: Don't You Really Want to Know What
We Are Thinking?
- Ms. Livingston
This
seminar will discuss the entire audition and competition experience.
Ms. Livingston, an active adjudicator, will
present special tips
that judges particularly look for in these events. Topics
that judges often
discuss among themselves will be shared. The lecture
includes 10 pieces teachers should not use for competitions. Judges
always are subjected
to hearing the same mistakes in this repertoire.
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August
8 Session III 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Part
1 - Keys to Artistic Performance - Mrs. Clarfield With Guest Left Hand, Rebecca Leshures
Once
students have learned all the correct notes, rhythm, and basic dynamics
of their
pieces, teachers are faced
with the
challenge of making their
performances truly artistic. This workshop will provide
teachers with useful information on how to develop
greater artistry
by guiding
students
in 3 “key” areas: Color, Choreography,
Characterization. Teachers and
students can apply
these principals to all their repertoire to achieve
a higher level of artistic performance,
to sound and look like a concert pianist. Repertoire
will be performed and discussed from Professor Clarfield’s
unique series with well known composer, Dennis Alexander,
Keys to Artistic Performance Books
1-3 (Alfred Publishing Co.), as well as other music
from upper elementary through advanced levels. Participants
are invited to bring in additional
repertoire for discussion.
Part
2 - Adults Need Stepping Stone Repertoire Too!! - Ms. Livingston
Through
carefully selected repertoire, creative practise strategies and using
the communication skills of a
therapist, this seminar
will demonstrate
how adult piano students can reach their goals in
spite of limited practise time. Repertoire will be performed
and discussed,
showing
how specific
early repertoire can prepare students for the more
advanced repertoire they all aspire to play.
August
8 Session IV 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Part
1 - Master Class - Mrs. Clarfield and Ms. Livingston
Students
of all ages and levels are invited to participate. Solo piano and duo/duet
teams are welcome. Spots
will be filled on
a first come
first serve basis. Interested performers, please
E-mail to cassa1@telus.net, or call Linda at (403) 271-0418
or Janice
at (403) 287-1856.
Part
2a - Motivating Students by Tailoring Teaching Strategies to Their
Learning Style–Victoria Chow
Educators,
from general academic schools to private music teachers,
have now begun to use concepts derived from
learning styles
and modalities. This critical pedagogy is an innovative
approach to music education.
As piano teachers, we can teach more effectively and
with more ease if
we are aware of these different learning styles. This
workshop will give participants an opportunity to assess
and explore
learning
styles/modalities
and how their use can play an integral part in our studios.
Part
2b - Repertoire to Expand a Student's Musical Palette of Emotional
Expression—Rebecca Leshures
Every
piano teacher can recall certain students who observe a piece of music
and
interpret it as being “notes on a page.” Whatever
happened to the musical language that we strive to teach
our students to be fluent in? Why is it that students are not connected
emotionally
to the music, and often are not able to interpret it
expressively? This workshop will deal with these questions and will explore
a wide range
of repertoire that appeals to students of various ages
and levels. The music presented in this session will engage students
and inspire them
to expand beyond the black-and-white markings on the
page, opening up a new palette of musicality.
Conclusion: Question/Answer with all
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Pedagogy Workshop with Ingrid Clarfield
with Guest LH, Sigrid Luther
By The Chattanooga Music Teachers Association
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Workshop: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Master Class: Chattanooga State Technical Community College |
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Teaching Rubato: Bend It, But Don't Break It
We, as piano teachers face many challenges, perhaps one of the greatest being the maintenance of a steady tempo in our students' playing with a strict inner pulse. But what happens when they reach all of that splendid repertoire that demands rhythmic freedom? This workshop will provide teachers with ideas on when and why we use rubato, as well as techniques for how to teach students to play with rhythmic freedom beginning at an early age. Professor Clarfield will perform and provide an extensive list of repertoire form early intermediate to advanced levels that are effective in teaching rubato.
The Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery
This workshop examines the essential elements of building a solid technique that leads to greater musicality and stylistic awareness. Attention will be given on how to achieve the correct sound that will result in desired musical purpose. An overview of the stylistic traits of the musical periods will be presented as they relate to how a student learns and polishes their repertoire for performance. Repertoire and exercises will be demonstrated from Elementary through Advanced levels. Professor Clarfield will incorporate examples from her books, Burgmüller, Czerny and Hanon: Piano Studies Selected for Technique and Musicality, and Keys to Stylistic Mastery (Books 1,2,3 co-authored with Dennis Alexander) published by Alfred Publishing Company.
9:00 - 10:30 Teaching Rubato: Bend it, but Don't Break It!
11:00 - 12:30 "The Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery"
14:30 - 16:30 Master Class
Emalyn San Miguel (teacher Vikoria Lindsay)
Sonatina in C, by Haslinger
Jonathan Dennis (teacher Denne Irvine)
Sonata Op. 10 No. 2, by Beethoven (first movement)
Isaac and Abigail Hinchman,duet(teacher Tammy Benson)
En Bateau, by Debussy
Bethany Griffin (teacher Ann Pope)
Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, by Mendelssohn
Kristen Tscherneschoff (teacher Deanne Irvine)
Jardins Sous la pluie, by Debussy
Molly Gehring (teacher Sigrid Luther)
Sonata Op.10, No.1 - Adagio molto, by Beethoven
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Associated Music Teachers League of N.Y. |
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Master Class
Jean Gabriel Reotutar (student of Joyce Chung Liu)
Arabesque No.1 by Debussy
Svistoslav Leskov (student of Taissa Bohdanska)
Waltz in e minor by Chopin
Joseph Rosenstein (student of Yelena Polezhayev)
Four Blues (#2 & #4) BY COPLAND
Timothy Yu (student of Rita Kuo)
Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, by Mendelssohn
David Muller (student of Yelena Polezhayev)
Nocturne in C Minor, Op.48, No.1 by Chopin
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Date: February 28,2008
(7:30 pm) |
Location: Steinway Hall in New York City, N.Y
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Damien Dixon Memorial Piano Scholarship Performathon and Master Class |
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Performathon
Friday March 21 6:30-8:30 PM
Saturday March 22 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pianists of all ages and levels representing many NJ teachers will perform in this event. All the students performing collected donations to sponsor them in these concerts. No tickets are required, but donations will be greatly appreciated at the door.
Master Class with Professor Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Saturday March 22 3:30-5:30 pm
Jasmine Chang,age 7 (teacher Soo Cho)
Le Petit Negre by Debussy
Gabriel Hsu,age 9 (teacher Veda Zuponcic )
Sonata in e minor - III by Haydn
Timothy Guan,age 11(teacher Julia Lam)
Sonata in Bb major, K.570--I by Mozart
Charles Wu, age 15 (teacher Lillian Livingston)
Polonaise in A Major by Chopin
Farshad Tahvildar-Zadeh,age 14 (teacher Larissa Korkina )
Toccata by Khachaturian
Ada Lin, age 14 (teacher Stella Xu)
SSonata No. 4 in C minor -III by Prokofiev
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Date: March 21-22,2008
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Location: Jacobs Music, Lawrenceville,NJ |
Donations may be sent directly to:
Westminster Choir College of Rider University
101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, N.J. 08540
The Damien Dixon Memorial Piano Scholarship
Attention: Christopher Feltham
Reservations and tickets are required - contact Norman Seldin at Jacobs at 609-434-0222 or
732-245-4777 (cell) or NormanSeldin@aol.com
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Music Teachers National Association National Conference |
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Panel with Randall Faber and Scott McBride Smith:
Have you ever wished for a conversation with your favorite presenter?
Have you ever left a session with unanswered questions?
This panel gives the opportunity to ask those questions without a session before it! Submit your questions or comments in advance...or just show up and ask.
Tuesday, April 1, 9:15-10:15
Exhibtor's Showcase with Dennis Alexander
"Keys to Artistic Performance"
Sunday March 30 1:00 pm -2:00 pm
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Date: March 29 - April 2, 2008 |
Location: Denver, Colorado |
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Shore Music Educators Association
Friday Dec. 19, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County 1475 West Front Street, Lincroft NJ 07738
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DEVELOPING A BASIC TECHNICAL/MUSICAL VOCABULARY TO INSPIRE ARTISTRY
Inspiring artistic performance should be an integral part of all piano study, beginning with the first lesson. To achieve maximum results we should always be relating even the most basic technique to musical expression and stylistic understanding. This workshop will provide teachers with rote exercises, etudes, and repertoire from beginning through advanced level that will show how to link technique and musicality. Suggestions will be given as to how to encourage critical listening skills with appropriate vocabulary for the young beginner, which will help develop good practice habits that will continue to improve as their repertoire becomes more advanced. Participants are encouraged to bring in examples of music that they would like discussed.
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