Repertoire general concepts

Question 1

Name specific questions to consider when choosing repertoire for a student.

Answer 1

1. What are his or her strengths?
2. What are her weaknesses?
3. Does he have any technical limitations?
4. What are her musical interests?
5. Does he or she have special talents?

Question 2

Name general questions to consider when choosing repertoire for a student.

Answer 2

1. Which piece(s) should build attention to musical detail?
2. Which piece(s) would build stylistic awareness?
3. Which piece(s) would build technical control?
4. Which piece(s) would build artistry?
5. Are there other considerations?

Question 3

What categories are the Level 1 and 2 repertoire divided into, in the RCM program?

Answer 3

Divided into 3 categories:

1. List A (Baroque and Classical eras)
2. List B (Romantic, Impressionist, 20th and 21st Century eras)
3. List C (inventions from various eras)

Question 4

What should teachers remember when choosing repertoire for students?

Answer 4

We should remember that our role as teachers is to devise a balanced program of study for every student that we are privileged to teach. They all have unique strengths, interests, and talents. It is our responsibility to respect individual tastes and preferences with a view to building musical awareness, sensitive listening, touch control, and technical facility.