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Harpsichord Workshops: General information for both workshops
Presented by: Edward Parmentier
In these workshops attention is given to the musical needs of each participant. Each player is taught in such a way as to bring them forward from the level of experience they individually have had. Harpsichordists, organists, and pianists of intermediate and advanced levels are invited. Each player is guaranteed a harpsichord to practice on, either alone or shared with only one other person. Those bringing an instrument are guaranteed a locked, air-conditioned room for it, with exclusive access, plus help moving it in and out.
The workshop class schedule is from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (with breaks) at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, in Ann Arbor Michigan. Each workshop will end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday; and participants are expected to stay until then.
J.S. Bach's Toccatas and Goldberg Variations
June 15 - 19, 2009
This workshop is an immersion in harpsichord music and playing through performance and study of Bach's seven Toccatas (BWV 910-916) and Goldberg Variations ("Aria with variations"), BWV 988.
Through lectures, class performances and discussion, and private lessons (included in the fee) we will discuss the intricacies of how Bach deals with materials of music, his indebtedness to earlier composers, the different musical styles found in these pieces, and how these works can receive effective performance. Harpsichord touch, fingering, rhythm, phrasing and ornamentation will be treated. A German-type harpsichord after Mietke will be used in the classes of the workshop.
Each participant should be working on at least two toccatas and at least ten of the variations. Any modern editions are fine; especially recommended are editions without fingering or other editorial suggestions, such as Bårenreiter and Dover (=BG).
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Fundamentals of Harpsichord Playing and Repertoire
June 22 - 26, 2009
This workshop is designed for pianists and organists making a transition to the harpsichord and for harpsichordists wishing broad coverage of a wide range of issues. It will present: 1) the fundamentals of harpsichord playing: touch, articulation, phrasing, fingering, tempo, ornamentation and rhythm, as they apply across the range of harpsichord repertoire; 2) fundamental information about harpsichord repertoire: styles, genres, composers, editions, original sources, again cutting across the scope of the Renaissance and Baroque repertoire; and 3) the fundamentals of basso continuo accompaniment technique. Basics of tuning and harpsichord maintenance will also be discussed, as well as the history of the instrument and basics about its construction.
Participants are asked to select in advance whatever harpsichord music they wish to play, to be working on, or to start work on during the workshop. Preparation can be on piano or organ if harpsichord is not available. Professor Parmentier wishes to communicate in advance with each participant to discuss the choices of music and to offer to assist, if needs be, in selecting music to bring, as well as to discuss their goals for the workshop generally.
Suggested purchases (not required for the workshop) of readily available harpsichord music include: Francois Couperin's L'Art de toucher le Clavecin; Dover editions of F. Couperin, Froberger, Handel, Bach, Byrd (My Lady Nevell’s Booke), and The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book (2 vols.); Le Pupitre or L’Oiseaux-Lyre editions of Louis Couperin; and Schirmer (and other) editions of Scarlatti.
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How to Apply
Fees:
Non-refundable Application Fee: $25 (not included in the workshop fee)
Workshop Fee (1) Workshop: $450
Both Workshops: $800
See Also: summer programs housing and parking info
Graduate credit is available. The Harpsichord Workshops may be taken for one or two credits, which can be transferred to another institution's graduate program. Prospective students must apply to the School as "Not Candidate for Degree" (NCFD) students, and, if accepted, pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state). For further information, contact the Admissions Office at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.
Requirements:
A 10-minute tape or CD of playing on any keyboard instrument is required for those who have not played for Professor Parmentier previously.
Application:
Online application
Or print and mail: 2009 Harpsichord Workshop Application
Deadline for application form, non-refundable $25 application fee, deposit, and tape/CD (if required) is June 1, 2009.
Mail all materials to:
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Attention: Regina Ferguson, Summer Programs Office
2005 Baits Dr Rm 220
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2075
Contact:
Information or questions on the Harpsichord Workshop content and activities, please contact Professor Parmentier, Director of Harpsichord Workshops, (734) 665-2217 or by email at eparment@umich.edu.
For more information on Registration, Housing or other School of Music, Theatre & Dance Workshops please contact Regina Ferguson in the Summer Programs Office at (734) 764 - 5429 or rcferg@umich.edu.
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