Performance Piano

(2 Credits)

Performance Piano is a course for advanced student to build performance confidence, communicating the essence of the music while demonstrating a command of the instrument. A deep understanding of the stylistic and structural elements of each repertoire selection is the main goal for the course. This is a praxis course with a seminar component. Students will ground their individual practice and repertoire with a weekly group class alternating between discussion and critique. Historical, theoretical, conceptual, and topical texts will be the focal point of discussion. Students will engage in peer critique as a way of becoming proficient in music theory language. Instructor consent required. Fulfillment: General Elective. Repeat rule: Students can take this course up to two times in total (not necessarily consecutive) for credit during their study at NYUSH.