WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
Speaking engagement bookings available on request.
Approaches to Improvisation
This presentation offers concrete strategies and structured practice techniques a means to engage with this most unique aspect of musicianship. Includes live demonstrations as well as the option for attendee participation in a masterclass format. For organists and pianists of all skill levels.
Past Presentations NPM Liturgical Music Institute, July 24-29, 2022; Liturgical Music Institute, July 29-Aug 2, 2019; LI-AGO Mini-Convention 1-18-2016
Keyboard Skills & the AGO Exams
Focus sessions for organists of all skill levels geared toward specific questions on the AGO Professional Certification Exams. Detailing approaches for figured bass realization, melodic harmonization, transposition, and sight reading, geared toward specific
Past Presentations: Liturgical Music Institute, July 23, 2020
Collaborative Organ
A survey of repertoire useful for services and for concerts, as well as practical techniques for the organist in arranging music for piano and/or orchestra at sight. Includes live demonstrations with professional instrumentalists.
Past Presentations: LI-AGO Mini-Convention 1-18-2018
Ornaments and You
A review of Italian, French, and German embellishment practices of the 17th and 18th centuries, and suggested approaches on how to make them “your own.” Includes live demonstrations as well as the option for attendee participation in a masterclass format.
Past Presentations: LI-AGO Mini-Convention 1-16-2023
Bicinia and Other Useful Two-Part Music
A survey of music from the common practice period for two voices useful for services. Includes live demonstrations by professional singers, as well as a reading session sung by all.
Past Presentations: LI-AGO Mini-Convention, 1-20-2020