Course curriculum

  • 1

    Navigating the Course

    • How to use this course
  • 2

    Welcome to Introducing Pieces with Purpose

    • Course Introduction

    • Welcome Survey
  • 3

    Session 1: Introducing Pieces with Purpose, Part 1

    • Session Contents

    • Purposeful Approaches to Elementary Repertoire with Sara Ernst

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

    • Reading 2: "Consider the Sound First" by Scott Donald

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

    • Reflection Activity
  • 4

    Session 2: Introducing Pieces with Purpose, Part 2

    • Session Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Video (with accompanying text) 6: Play-Discuss with Amy Glennon
  • 5

    Session 3: A Piece from Start to Finish

    • Session Contents

    • Video 1: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 1

    • Video 2: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 2

    • Video 3: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 3

    • Video 4: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 4

    • Reflection Activity

    • Exit Survey