The first National Group Piano and Piano Pedagogy Forum was held August 4-5, 2000 at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. This intensive, two-day forum was specifically designed for college and university group piano and piano pedagogy teachers. The first day was devoted to group piano teaching and the second day focused on piano pedagogy. A unique feature of the forum was an on-sight library consisting of syllabi, proficiency requirements, and other course materials brought by participants. These were available for browsing throughout the conference.
The Forum started with a day devoted to the teaching of group piano. The opening panel discussion topic was "In Synch: Representatives from Five Schools Discuss Group Piano Curriculum Building." Panelists were Tony Caramia, Eastman School of Music; Michelle Conda, University of Cincinnati; Martha Hilley, University of Texas; Fred Kern, University of North Texas; Kenon Renfrow, University of Miami. Small group discussions followed.
The afternoon featured four presentations on group teaching techniques. Participants rotated and were able to attend all four sessions. Presenters and topics were: Laura Beauchamp, "Sightreading: Experiences that Yield Results;" Alejandro Cremaschi, "Technology for Skill Mastery;" Tom Pearsall, "Repertoire: Presentation and Follow Through;" Siok Lian Tan and Andrew Hisey, "Measuring Outcomes: Evaluation, Grading, and Proficiency." A final open microphone discussion concluded the day. Participants discussed issues related to group piano teaching and curriculum.
The second day was devoted to piano pedagogy at the college level. The opening panel discussion topic was "Practical Realities for Setting up Internship and Observation Experiences for your Pedagogy Students." Panelists were Gail Berenson, Ohio University; Rebecca Johnson, Capital University; Marcia Norrman, Northwestern University; Kenon Renfrow, University of Miami; Steve Roberson, Butler University; Yu-Jane Yang, Weber State University. Rotating discussion groups followed.
The afternoon was devoted to small group discussions of the following two topics: "What Aspects of Technology Do You Feel Most Compelled to Include in Your Piano Pedagogy Program," and "How Do You Cover Piano Methods in Your Pedagogy Course?" Open microphone comments with all participants concluded the day.
Click on the link below to return to the Piano Pedagogy Forum homepage where you may access panel presentations from the conference and discussion groups from the second day (piano pedagogy at the college level.)
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