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Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
A Hummel Treasure Hunt
It all began one early morning in 1989 as I woke up to the sounds of a charming piano concerto coming from my clock radio. As I delayed…
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Pupil Saver: Rippling Spring Waltz by Estelle Ricketts
When one thinks of waltzes in piano repertoire, there is no limit to the variety of composers who have contributed to this delightful genre. It is…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Remaking Ourselves and the Standard Canon: Perspectives and Resources for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Classical Music
The life-altering events of the past year have been a wake- up call for all of us to reassess our values and practices as artists and…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Music Teaching & Performing Beyond the Studio and Concert Hall
Many people enjoy music—listening to it, teaching it—even coping with stage fright to perform it. Why is music (with emphasis here on classical music) valuable in…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
New Music and Materials
SONATA IN A MAJOR, KV 331 (300i) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and(S4) BAGATELLE IN A MINOR, WoO 59 (FÜR ELISE) by Ludwig van Beethoven,both edited by Mario Aschauer…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Questions & Answers by Jane Magrath
Q. I want to include some diverse literature for my intermediate students as we prepare for recitals, festivals, and competitions this spring. What are some collections or pieces…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Life in Music by Jennifer Snow
The new school year marks a time of beginnings and discoveries. As lifelong learners, we launch into the fall with aspirational plans for our students and…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
First Looks: Recordings
ARCANA: ALEX SHAPIRO Adam Marks, piano Innova 041 Total Time [79.58] innova.mu This album presents the collected piano works by composer Alex Shapiro. The music is…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Book Reviews: Teaching the Whole Musician: A Guide to Wellness in the Applied Studio by Paula Savvidou
Review by Meg Gray Wellness for musicians is a topic that came to the forefront in the 1980s and 90s, as musicians and pedagogues teamed up with…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Cécile Chaminade’s Album des Enfants: A Treasure Trove of Intermediate-Level Teaching Pieces
It is unfortunate that Cécile Chaminade's piano music has been swept under the proverbial carpet. She, among other female composers, provided a wealth of compositions for…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
The Legacy of Miriam Hyde
When I relocated to Melbourne, Australia, from the United States in June of 2019, I was immediately struck by the sense of tradition and cultural reverence…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Teaching Contemporary Piano Techniques to Intermediate Piano Students with Alexina Louie’s Star Light, Star Bright
Introducing intermediate piano students to twentieth-and twenty-first-century compositional techniques and styles is essential, especially as we move from Gen Z students to those in Generation Alpha…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Practicing Alongside Our Intermediate Students
Practice may be readily defined by our elementary students as "playing the piano at home" and by intermediate students as "time spent learning my music." Advanced…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Piano News from Around the Globe
Winner of 18th Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition Announced On October 20, Canadian pianist Bruce (Xiaoyu) Lui won first prize at the 18th Frederic Chopin International…
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Editor’s Letter: Intermediate Students: Mind the Gap
Arguably, facilitating student learning and performance during the intermediate-level years is where many teachers spend most of their teaching hours. Intermediate piano music takes years to…
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Winter 2022: Keyboard Kids’ Companion
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The Legacy of Frances Larimer
The piano pedagogy world mourns the October 21, 2021 passing of Frances Larimer, a trailblazer in the field of piano pedagogy, group piano, and piano teacher training. Her legacy lives on through her…