2009 - 2010 Workshop Series
Instructors: Dr. Angela Chan, Prof. Joe Ringhofer, Dr. Alexandra Townsend Guest Professor: Dr. Wonny Song  Course Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Time: First Monday of every month, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop aims to provide enrichment to studio teachers, professionals and music lovers interested in Piano Pedagogy. It will explore a range topics, including the choice of piano methods, healthy approaches to teaching basic keyboard technique and the psychology of teaching and learning. This program is intended for: - Advanced students who are interested in learning more about the art and science of piano teaching - Individuals planning to prepare for Piano Pedagogy certification - New teachers aiming to establish a private studio - Seasoned piano teachers who wish to uncover new perspectives from musical colleagues Through interactive lectures, demonstrations and discussions, the participants can reflect upon and share their pedagogical perspectives.
Workshops will be conducted by Dr. Angela Chan and Dr. Alexandra Townsend (both RCM examiners) in collaboration with other guest lecturers, and prominent faculty members from the RCM College of Examiners.
This program is divided into 3 modules: I. Professional Enrichment II. Implementation of Technology into Piano Teaching III. Pedagogy Practicum 2009 - 2010 Piano Pedagogy Workshop (Total 10 sessions)Dates
(First Monday of every month) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
| Tentative Topics
| 14th Sept, 2009 | Bridging the gap between performance and music theory Presenter: Prof. Joe Ringhofer
| 19th October, 2009 (* Third Monday of October) | Performance Practice – Baroque composers E.g. Bach, Scarlatti | 2nd November, 2009 | Performance Practice – Classical Composers E.g. Mozart and Haydn
| 14th December, 2009 (* Second Monday of December) | Performance Practice - Music of Beethoven Special Guest Dr. Wonny Song: on interpretation and pedaling of Beethoven | 11th January, 2010 (* Second Monday of January) | Performance Practice - Romantic Repertoire E.g. Chopin, Schumann, Liszt | 1st February, 2010 | Performance Practice – Impressionistic E.g. Debussy, Ravel | 8st March, 2010 (* Second Monday of March) | Performance Practice – 20th Century Composers, Canadian Composers | 12th April, 2010 (* Second Monday of April) | Musical Performance Analysis and Pedagogical Trouble shooting | 3rd May, 2010 | Memorization strategies - applying all the senses Improving aural skills | 7th June, 2010 | Part 1: Cultivating general musicianship – helping students develop a better sense of keyboard harmony Part 2: Playing with a palette of sounds -Fingering and Pedalling Techniques |
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