Piano Pedagogy Certificate
2008 - 2009 Westminster Professional Development Certificate Program
The Westminster Professional Development Certificate Program is for piano teachers who want to improve their musical skills, enhance their credentials and expand their professional development. Whether you are currently a teacher or would like to return to teaching, THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU. The program combines classes and individual instruction in the essential areas of repertoire, musicianship skills and performance. Instructors are faculty members from Westminster Choir College of Rider University and Westminster Conservatory of Music. Students can complete the certificate requirements in four semesters or work at their own pace.
The Program:
Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm for 11 weeks during the regular College semesters. Each day consist of three class sessions. The program is designed to be completed in four semesters. Partial semester enrollment is also possible. Courses are taught in the following subject areas: Theory, Technique, Musical Styles, Ensemble Skills, Teaching Methods, Jazz Studies and Repertoire.
Other courses are added to the curriculum based in the needs of the student enrolled in the program.
Courses for the 2008-2009 school year include:
• Theory I & II
• Musical Styles: 1st semester, overview 2nd Baroque and classical Periods
• Ensemble Skills
• Technique I & II
• Survey of beginning methods and supplementary support materials
• Partnering Pianists: Emphasis on building sight reading skills
All fees are:
• $790 per semester
• $460 for partial semester
Faculty:
LILLIAN LIVINGSTON
ENA BRONSTEIN BARTON
INGRID CLARFIELD
MIRIAM ELEY
JAMES GOLDSWORTHY
PETER LAUFFER
PATRICIA LANDY
PHYLLIS ALPERT LEHRER
ESMA PASIC-FILIPOVIC
MARVIN ROSEN
RITA SHKLAR
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