Chamber Music Workshop

Performance Class for Pianists

The Chamber Music Workshop is a class for students who wish to perform the repertoire of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th-21st century composers for small ensemble. Small “chamber jazz” groups are also potential projects for the workshop. The class is open by audition only; those students who are accepted are matched up with others of similar ability to perform duos, trios or quartets. The groups are coached by the instructor in separate rooms during class time, and perform in concert during the last weeks of the semester.

Auditions for new students are held just prior to and throughout the registration periods preceding the semester in which the class is offered. Students should be prepared to play at least one 3-5 minute piece. There will be no auditors.

In preparation for the final concert, there are also several masterclasses at which ensembles perform for each other with commentary from the instructor.

COURSE CODES FOR REGISTRATION:
Undergraduate Students: MU-P 355-Section 001 (Code 1940) 1cr 2hrs
     Prereq: audition and permission of the instructor. No Auditors.

Graduate Students: MUS 713-Section 001 (Code 3632) 1cr 2hrs
     Graduate Adviser's permission required.

Class times vary each semester. Please contact Prof. Geoffrey Burleson for more information.

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The Performance Class for Pianists explores many dimensions of piano performance. In addition to focusing on study of repertoire in a masterclass format, potential topics include performance practice associated with different eras in music, exploration of particular genres, issues surrounding public performance and memorization, improvisation in different styles, composition for the piano, sight-reading and score reading, collaborative piano, performance techniques for 20th and 21st century music, and jazz. Exact topics will vary each semester depending on student needs and interest. The class may be taken up to 4 times for credit.

The class is open to all piano majors, and to non-majors by audition. Class topics culminate in a final performance project, usually focusing on works of a particular composer and genre.

For Music Majors, this course counts towards fulfillment of the Ensemble Requirement.

Auditions for non-piano majors are held just prior to and throughout the registration periods preceding the semester in which the class is offered. Students should be prepared to play at least one work, or substantial movement of a work. For more information, please contact Prof. Geoffrey Burleson.

COURSE CODES FOR REGISTRATION
Undergraduate Students: MU-P 365-Section 001 (Code 4408) 1cr 2hrs
     Prereq: audition and permission of the instructor. No Auditors.

Graduate Students: MUS 717-Section 001 (Code 4407)
     Graduate Adviser's permission required.

Class times vary each semester. For more information, contact Prof. Geoffrey Burleson.

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