Class topics

  • Musical style and interpretation (instrumental sonatas, chamber music, concerti):
  • Sonatas for Cello and Piano
  • Austrian/German string and piano repertoire
  • Clarinet and Piano Repertoire
  • South American Chamber music
  • Music by Women Composers
  • Recital Programming
  • Audition preparation for graduate school, summer festivals, etc
  • Technique issues and practice strategies
  • Develop Your Sight Reading
  • Effective learning techniques and time management
  • Performance anxiety
  • Performance etiquette
  • Setting up a studio and career building tips
  • Freelancing and entrepreneurship, commissioning new music
  • Round table Q&A with faculty members
  • Opportunity to record prescreening video and audio
  • Maintaining physical and mental health