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Arthur Houle, VisitingProfessor of Piano:Technique Tips forYoung & Old Next workshops: February 20Teacher workshop: 10:30 amnoonStudent workshop: 46 pmSalt Lake Recital Hall (200 S. 320 E.)
• What is technique?
• Pros and cons of "methods."
• Anatomically relaxed mechanics
• Technique in the abstract vs. applyingto music (surprising approaches instandard repertory)
• The dreaded "Schmitt" exercises:making them fun
• Pischna: Precious or Perilous?
• Alternative fingerings for scales &arpeggios
• "Blocking" scales & arpeggios
• "Schematic" approach to cadences
• Dramatic chromatics
• Thrilling trilling
• Awesome octaves
• Scales: Why only legato? (Introducing"spider" fingers!)
Welcome, Megan Megan Tandar (9) gave such anincredible performance at her recent juryin the Preparatory Division that the GMSfaculty unanimously concluded that sheshould be immediately accepted into theConservatory, the full scholarshipdivision of GMS. She says:
"I like the piece Sonata K570 by Mozart.Mozart is my favorite composer. I hateChopin etudes. They will be the end ofme. Some of my interests aregeography, history, classical music, andbooks. My favourite book is The Giver. Inmy spare time, when I am NOTpracticing, I like to play strategy gameson the computer and robotics."
Adult Chess Class Our children's chess class has beensuch a success that we have decided toadd a chess class for adults to our classofferings. Taught by Dr. Koji Attwood,this class will begin on February 23.
Cost: $80.
To register:Contact Jeff [email protected]
• Double third scales: fingerings youwon't find anywhere else
• Most useful arpeggiations that should(but usually don't) get drilled
• Advanced "body building" for those whohave already mastered the basics
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GIFTED MUSIC SCHOOLUpcoming Events
Friday, February 20Piano Teacher Workshop with Dr. Arthur Houle10:30 AM12:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall | Open to the public
Friday, February 20Piano Student Workshop and Masterclass with Dr. Arthur Houle4:00 PM6:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall | Open to the public
Friday, March 6Pop/Jazz BasicsPiano Teacher Workshop with Dr. Arthur Houle10:30 AM12:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall | Open to the public
Friday, March 6Pop/Jazz BasicsPiano Student Workshop and Masterclass with Dr. Arthur Houle4:00 PM6:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall | Open to the public
Friday, March 27Loads of Modes: New RoadsPiano Teacher Workshop with Dr. Arthur Houle10:30 AM12:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall | Open to the public
Friday, March 27Loads of Modes: New RoadsPiano Student Workshop and Masterclass with Dr. Arthur Houle4:00 PM6:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall | Open to the public
Friday, March 27Faculty Recital | Dr. Hsiang Tu, piano7:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall
Friday, April 24Showcase Concert5:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall
Friday, May 1Student Chamber Concert 5:00 PM | Salt Lake Recital Hall
Saturday, May 16Scholarship Gala | Dr. Craig Jessop, guest conductor
5:00 PM
June 2427 Flute Forum and Masterclasses | Dr. April Clayton
For more details: www.giftedmusicschool.org
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