PRACTICAL SKILLS WORKING PIANIST (MUS 310)

Term: Spring 2015

Faculty

	Chenny Quan GanShow MyInfo popup for Chenny Quan Gan
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Description

310: Practical Skills for the Working Pianist.
Goal: To introduce students to a variety of commonly needed practical skills typically encountered by a working pianist and teacher. Topics addressed will include Sightreading Solo Piano Literature, Piano Ensemble Literature, Vocal and Instrumental Accompaniment, Figured Bass, Hymm Playing, Reading Choral Scores, Improvisation in Classical and Jazz/Pop contexts, etc. Extant sight reading skills will be improved through systemic analysis and methodical practice of short excerpts. Student will collaborate and perform together in repertoire for 4-8 hands. Upon completing the course, students will have gained substantial experience and flexibility in their ability to function in various situations as pianist.
Content: Various examples from musical literature, from Baroque figured bass to Contemporary Jazz and Pop charts.
Taught: Spring. Alternate years.
Prerequisite: At least 3 years experience playing piano or Permission of Instructor.
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