Keyboard Ensemble

Photo of piano keys
Director
Mr. Eric Charnofsky
Course Number
MUEN 389
Rehearsal Day/Time
Th, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Rehearsal Location
Harkness Classroom
Participation Information

Requires audition. Please email director.

About

Keyboard Ensemble is designed for music majors whose primary instrument is piano. The course meets once per week on Thursday from 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM. It is highly recommended that students be concurrently enrolled in applied lessons. 

Director: Mr. Eric Charnofsky

Instructional Format

The format involves coaching of in-class performances of solo literature, piano duets, and collaborative piano genres by enrolled students, as well as written and spoken presentations focusing on keyboard history, literature, and performance critique. A class recital concludes each semester, with each student performing an ensemble piece for a live audience. Recitals during the academic year take place in Harkness Chapel (2022-23: Dec 10 and April 30 at 4:00 PM).

Auditions

Non-majors who are pianists and majors whose primary instrument is not piano may enroll with instructor permission following a successful audition. Please contact the ensemble director for more information.