Intermediate Piano Repertoire

When & Where

10 January 2025 - 28 March 2025 ( 27.5 hours, 11 weeks )
Evening, Friday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Lewis Kesterton
Course Code W24CCLA04B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Aimed at pianists between grade 5-8 standard, this course is designed to offer a deeper understanding of the technical requirements, stylistic interpretation and performance of a broad range of intermediate piano repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on fostering healthy, ergonomic technique, tone production, pedalling technique and the co-ordination skills required to deliver confident and coherent performances at the piano. Classes will also cover important aspects of music theory and musicianship. A regular practice routine is essential for progress at this level. This term, we will focus on music from the romantic period

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the basic concepts underlying a healthy piano technique and be able to play with greater freedom.
Understand common issues of performance practice in relation to certain periods within the classical piano repertoire, and in particular, that of the romantic period.
Demonstrate developed pedalling techniques, including appropriate use of Una Corda.
Demonstrate improved tone production and dynamic control.
Demonstrate improved theoretical understanding of repertoire.
Demonstrate improved memorisation skills.

Cost

Full fee

£260

Concession fee

£195

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Class format and activities

Each class will take place in a workshop/masterclass format, with students performing to the group on a grand piano. Detailed feedback will be provided by the tutor, and peers will be encouraged to constructively critique one another. 3-6 students will play each week, whilst the others will have the opportunity to work on smaller technical matters with the tutor.

Entry requirements

Pianists must be of minimum Grade 5 standard for entry into this class. Excellent attendance and punctuality is expected.

What you need to know before you enrol

You should have access to an acoustic piano so that you can practise between classes. You should also budget around £15 for music scores. Music scores may also be available free online from IMSLP.

What you need

You will need to bring all the music scores performed in each class so that can participate in discussions. You should also bring a notebook and pencil.