Page 5: The Editor’s Page
Summer – a time to reflect
Elvina Pearce
Page 6: On the cover
Page 8: Teacher/Student/Parent
What makes summer music camp a worthwhile experience?
Barbara Kreader
Page 12: Home Practice
What have you learned about how to practice? – an end-of-the-year student survey
Elvina Pearce with Emily Morlan and students
Page 18: Music Reading
How does your pre-school music program prepare for reading?
Craig Sale with Kathy Anzis, Jennifer Merry, and Sally Sloane
Page 22: Technique
What “away-from-the-piano” practice techniques do you use for young students?
Scott McBride Smith with Neil Rutman, Timothy Schorr, and Beverly M. Talley
Page 26: Rhythm
How do you teach ritardando/fermata/a tempo?
Bruce Berr with Helen S. Chao-Casano and Anne Marie Olson
Page 30: Perspectives in Pedagogy
How do early childhood music programs prepare students for formal music lessons?
Kathleen Murray with Kenneth K. Guilmartin and Michael Rivers
Page 34: Adult Study
How can the Internet and websites assist the adult piano student?
Brenda Dillon with Tom Stampfli
Page 38: Repertoire
Do you assign special repertoire during the summer?
Marvin Blickenstaff with Jennifer Lim and Cathy Lynn Smetana
Page 42: Technology
How do you use music technology for ensemble practice and performance?
George Litterst with Susan W. Flinn, Shana Kirk, and Kathleen Maskell
Page 46: News and Views
What is the difference between teaching and coaching?
Helen Smith Tarchalski with Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Marilyn Neeley
