Collaborative Piano:Techniques & Practicum

(3 Credits)

Students will analyze collaborative piano repertoire including instrumental chamber music, concertos, songs & arias, gaining an understanding of potential ensemble challenges & interpretive solutions. Text translation & analysis, techniques of orchestral reduction, musical theatre accompanying, & coaching will be investigated using specific methodology readings, listening assignments, class presentations & performances. Each student will give an in-class coaching demonstration at the beginning & end of the semester.