Course Description
A study of piano accompanying repertoire (instrumental duo, concerto, art song, opera) through the lens of essential skills for the aspiring collaborative pianist. The repertoire for a specific elective under the umbrella of this course may be limited to either vocal or instrumental repertoire.
Athena Title
Piano Accompanying
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The course aims to build a comprehensive repertoire awareness and a representative practical experience in the standard accompanying repertoire for instrumental duo, concerto, art song, and opera. It is also designed to build the collaborative skills listed under the topical outline. The learning outcomes will be evaluated in weekly assignments as well as two performance projects (midterm and final). The second project will be a public performance.
Topical Outline
• Instrumental collaboration and ensemble/rehearsal techniques • Vocal collaboration, including translation from foreign languages, an introduction to lyric diction, and the International Phonetic Alphabet • Orchestral reduction and transcription (instrumental concertos and opera); continuo realization (Baroque sonatas and arias)
Syllabus
Public CV