Keyboard Studies
Sightreading for Pianists
Fall or Spring Semester
Elizabeth Skavish, Instructor
This course is designed to develop basic reading skills through sightreading
exercises and ensemble playing. The course includes simple conducting, single
line reading leading to more complex two-hand multiple part reading, rhyth-
mic reading, early duet literature. Material progresses in melodic and rhythmic
difficulty. Minimum age 10 years or by permission of instructor. One semester
required for Level II Certificate piano students.
15 weeks. Saturday, 11:00–12:00 noon.
Please call the office to schedule a placement appointment.
Piano Seminars
A. Ramon Rivera, Coordinator and Instructor
Participation by audition only. Auditions are in September 2007.
Please call the office to schedule an audition time.
Junior Piano Seminar
The Junior Piano Seminar is an offering for students in grades 5 and 6. The
class provides an introduction to lecture and group discussion of style period
considerations and related arts, with guest teachers, informal class performance,
masterclasses, and one class recital per semester.
Saturday, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Young Pianists Seminar
This seminar is designed for pianists ages approximately 11–14. A weekly pro-
gram of masterclasses, lectures, guest speakers, field trips to museums, and arts
events of interest provide this age group with the opportunity for activities
and discussions appropriate to their musical development. Special performance
projects are an integral part of the curriculum. At least one recital per semester.
This course is required for Level III Certificate piano students.
Saturday, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Advanced Piano Seminar
This seminar for advanced piano students is designed to enrich existing key-
board knowledge and performance skills. The class includes guest performers
and speakers each week in related arts fields (poetry, graphic arts, other
instrumental disciplines) in addition to guest keyboard artists and participating
members of the Preparatory School piano faculty. Format will include master-
classes, lectures, and discussions. Public performances include group recitals
and participation in the Festival of Contemporary Music. This course is required
for Level IV Certificate piano students.
Saturday, 3:00–4:30 p.m.