Guest Left Hand Artist Dr. Kevin Chance

Preparing Students for Auditions and Competitions: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 studentÓ³ needs will be discussed. This workshop will provide useful strategies to help teachers prepare their students for all kinds of performing experiences.

Showcase - Classics for the Developing Pianist:
Core Repertoire for Study and Performance

Ingrid Clarfield will discuss and perform pieces from her new five book series which feature the 100 piano works they believe pianists should study and perform. Their editions feature alternative fingerings, pedaling suggestions, additional dynamics for artistic shaping and voicing, a possible tempo range, plus clear explanations of ornamentation.

Master Class