The Players' Group
2020 - 2021
INTERNALISATION, MEMORISATION & IMPROVISATION
IMI - the power of 3
IMI - the power of 3
internalisation , memorisation and Improvisation (IMI).
Three skills that are often sidelined and neglected in our pianistic rush to master the notes, learn the right technique and create a performance. Yet, when used, these three skills have a power to help us learn the piece faster, more efficiently as well as lifting our playing and performances to new creative heights.
IMI, the power of 3 allows us to see to the very heart of the music.
Three skills that are often sidelined and neglected in our pianistic rush to master the notes, learn the right technique and create a performance. Yet, when used, these three skills have a power to help us learn the piece faster, more efficiently as well as lifting our playing and performances to new creative heights.
IMI, the power of 3 allows us to see to the very heart of the music.
During the season all participants will be encouraged to choose elementary, intermediate level pieces of music that can be used to help develop their IMI skills.
What is learnt during the process will then be applied to more challenging repertoire.
What is learnt during the process will then be applied to more challenging repertoire.
Autumn Series 2020
After gaining a general understanding of the three skills the Autumn Series will focus on the skill of Improvisation. We are delighted to welcome two guest presenters who will be sharing their own personal approaches to improvising.
After gaining a general understanding of the three skills the Autumn Series will focus on the skill of Improvisation. We are delighted to welcome two guest presenters who will be sharing their own personal approaches to improvising.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12
Introducing IMI - the power of 3
This will be a practical demonstration of IMI based around a single piece of music
This will be an online session via zoom
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Exploring improvisation 1
This will be an online session via zoom
We welcome back Lucinda Mackworth Young, author of Piano by Ear.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
Exploring improvisation 2
This will be an online session via zoom
Andrew Higgins is the author of So you want to learn to improvise?
He will be sharing his thoughts and ideas for messing around with the musical material.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12
PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
This will be an online session via zoom
An opportunity for players to share whatever pieces they have been working on over the last few weeks
Introducing IMI - the power of 3
This will be a practical demonstration of IMI based around a single piece of music
This will be an online session via zoom
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17
Exploring improvisation 1
This will be an online session via zoom
We welcome back Lucinda Mackworth Young, author of Piano by Ear.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14
Exploring improvisation 2
This will be an online session via zoom
Andrew Higgins is the author of So you want to learn to improvise?
He will be sharing his thoughts and ideas for messing around with the musical material.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12
PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
This will be an online session via zoom
An opportunity for players to share whatever pieces they have been working on over the last few weeks
Spring Series 2021
During the Spring Series our attention will turn to internalisation and memorisation.
It is very much hoped that the group will be able to meet in person once again at the Jacqueline du Pré from January upwards. Due to the uncertainty of the situation detailed plans, including guest speakers, will be published when confirmed.
During the Spring Series our attention will turn to internalisation and memorisation.
It is very much hoped that the group will be able to meet in person once again at the Jacqueline du Pré from January upwards. Due to the uncertainty of the situation detailed plans, including guest speakers, will be published when confirmed.
SUNDAY JANUARY 10
Exploring internalisation 1
If the JdP has re-opened the plan is to return to an in person meeting
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13
Exploring internalisation 2
JdP - to be confirmed
SATURDAY MARCH 13
Exploring memorisation 1
JdP - to be confirmed
Exploring internalisation 1
If the JdP has re-opened the plan is to return to an in person meeting
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13
Exploring internalisation 2
JdP - to be confirmed
SATURDAY MARCH 13
Exploring memorisation 1
JdP - to be confirmed
Summer Series 2021
The aim of the Summer Series will be to explore how bring the three skills together when learning, playing and performing pieces.
The aim of the Summer Series will be to explore how bring the three skills together when learning, playing and performing pieces.
SATURDAY APRIL 17 or 24 (TBC)
Exploring memorisation 2
venue to be announced
SUNDAY MAY 9
IMI - the power of 3 workshop
Members will be able to bring along to the session any repertoire they are currently working on
and it will be explored through the lens of IMI - the power of 3,
SATURDAY JUNE 12
Performance workshop
An opportunity to perform
SATURDAY JULY 10
Summer party
venue to be announced
Exploring memorisation 2
venue to be announced
SUNDAY MAY 9
IMI - the power of 3 workshop
Members will be able to bring along to the session any repertoire they are currently working on
and it will be explored through the lens of IMI - the power of 3,
SATURDAY JUNE 12
Performance workshop
An opportunity to perform
SATURDAY JULY 10
Summer party
venue to be announced
Fees for 2020 - 2021 season
Autumn Series - £94 (online)
Spring Series - £114 (if at JdP)
Summer Series - £114 (if at JdP)
The Oxford Piano Group, Players' Group is currently full
If you are interested in coming as an observer please email drsallycathcart@gmail.com