Course Curriculum

Topics include: Repertoire selection, sound-focused teaching, the role of rote teaching, and strategies for introducing pieces

    1. How to use this course

    1. Course Introduction

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    2. Welcome Survey

    1. Session Contents

    2. Purposeful Approaches to Elementary Repertoire with Sara Ernst

    3. Reading 1: "What are Your Guidelines for Assigning a New Piece?" by Frances Clark

    4. Reading 2: "Consider the Sound First" by Scott Donald

    5. Reading 3: "The Role of Rote Teaching in the Development of Reading, Technique, and Artistry" by Katherine Fisher and Julie Knerr

    6. Reflection Activity

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading: "Four Strategies for Introducing Repertoire" by Dr. Sara Ernst

    3. Video (with accompanying text) 1: Rote and Rote-Notation with Dr. Lesley McAllister

    4. Video (with accompanying text) 2: Workout, Complete with Sara Ernst

    5. Video (with accompanying text) 3: Workout, Complete with Rebecca Mergen Pennington

    6. Video (with accompanying text) 4: Workout, Partial with Janet Hart, Week 1

    7. Video (with accompanying text) 5: Workout, Partial with Janet Hart, Week 2

    8. Video (with accompanying text) 6: Play-Discuss with Amy Glennon

    1. Session Contents

    2. Video 1: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 1

    3. Video 2: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 2

    4. Video 3: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 3

    5. Video 4: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 4

    6. Reflection Activity

    7. Exit Survey

About this course

  • $30.00
  • 24 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content
  • Self-guided course to be completed at your own pace

Course Contributors

Sara Ernst and Scott Donald