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Interview:
An Interview with Isabelle Chapuis
“Crunelle was an exacting but amiable taskmaster with his students. He would never listen to excuses. You had to be prepared. Like all French music teachers, he stressed sightreading skills. No matter how difficult the piece, I could never stop. Wrong notes were okay; stopping or repeating a bar was not.”
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From the Principal's Chair:
Audition Preparation
“If you have taken many auditions without success, then it means that many qualified listeners think there is something wrong with your playing. Seek the advice of someone who will tell you the truth even if it may feel like a visit to the dentist. ”
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The Teacher's Studio:
Smart Practice
“Let’s be realistic. Are you really going to have more time this month to practice than last? Probably not. So, the resolution should be, ‘I am going to practice smarter.’”
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Feature:
New Year's Resolutions
“If you learn to play well while nervous or under pressure, you become an even better player under normal circumstances. It takes repeated practice to control nervous tendencies including rushing or not using enough air. ”
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Let's Talk Picc:
New Music from Australia
“Pesky Piccolo was written in 2002 for piccolo and piano. Gross brings out the playful character of the piccolo in this three-minute gem, while keeping the range primarily in the lower two octaves.”
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