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Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
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Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Wilfred Delphin: Breaking Barriers through a Life in Music
Wilfred Delphin may not be a household name among young pianists, but his work as a concert duo-pianist and university professor has paved the way for…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Brahms Reconsidered: Deriving Applications of Rubato from the Music
This hypothesizing naturally progresses to the question of what Brahms might think of many modern-day performances of his piano music, and specifically how he might guide…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Inspiring Young Pianists: The Pedagogical Significance of Lorenzo Fernández’s Piano Compositions
Introduction Lorenzo Fernández (1897–1948) was a pivotal figure in Brazilian music as both a composer and educator. His works combine European compositional traditions—particularly Impressionism and Romanticism—with…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
“The Power of One” – Marvin Blickenstaff’s Ninetieth Birthday Celebration
"THE POWER OF ONE" Marvin Blickenstaff's Ninetieth Birthday Celebration by SARA M. ERNST BEFORE EVEN ONE NOTE SOUNDED,the audience was on their feet, and the applause…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Wellness: Let’s Talk About Arthritis
It’s an alarming experience when we discover that our amazing, miraculous bodies are no longer functioning the way that we wish. One of humanity’s most pervasive…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
In Memoriam: John Perry (1935-2025)
The world lost a great musician and teacher on May 22 of this year, when John Perry died at age 90. Perry had an amazing career…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Pupil Saver: “Rhapsody for a Lost Love” from Piano Expressions by Carolyn Miller – A Rhapsody for Developing Technique
Carolyn Miller’s Rhapsody for a Lost Love is a multi-sectional composition in which rhapsodic elements underscore both the dramatic shifts in character and the ever-changing technical…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Autumn 2025: Questions & Answers
ANSWER: Imagine walking into a studio buzzing with energy. Four students are enthusiastically singing and moving along with a backing track, itching to get to their…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Autumn 2025: Recording Reviews
Hot off the presses, Arise and Shine is a first-of-its-kind collection of thirty-three works for children written by Black composers and performed by Black pianists. This…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Autumn 2025: New Music & Materials
BEGINNING: Five-finger patterns & simple rhythms 1 EASY: Scales & simple syncopation 2 INTERMEDIATE: Beginning counterpoint & complex rhythms, Bach notebooks, Bartók Mikrokosmos I–II 3 LATE-INTERMEDIATE:…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Autumn 2025: Editor’s Letter
This past June and July, close to 1,000 pianists participated in The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025. Those of us who convened in Lombard, Illinois, experienced a…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Book Review: Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff
This publication encapsulates Marvin Blickenstaff’s decades of knowledge, experience, and insight into one book. Among its many highlights is Chapter 27, “What Do You Do When…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
Book Review: Health, Wellness, and Wholeness in the Music Studio by Gail Berenson, Linda Cockey, & Charles Turon
While many books exist on various topics related to musician wellness, Health, Wellness, and Wholeness in the Music Studio is the only one that seems specifically…
Autumn 2025; Vol. 17, No. 3
The Argument for Internationalism: Interviews with Alexandre Dossin, Read Gainsford, Gila Goldstein, & Andrea Lam
I have recently heard colleagues questioning a previously steadfast commitment to the international activity our profession has always dearly coveted. Connecting online rather than face-to-face, reducing…