The Asheville Area Piano Forum holds five bimonthly meetings in a season, beginning in September and ending in May with the annual Business Meeting — some on Friday and others on Saturday. Programs for these meetings are designed to appeal to piano performers, teachers, and enthusiasts.
MEETING TIMES
9:30-10:30-Refreshments and business; 10:30-Noon Special Program.
All Speakers, dates, and locations are subject to change.
Call Lora Scott at 649-2320 or email to verify.
Date: Saturday, September 8th, 2012
Dr. Sherrill Martin presents: “The Unknown Horowitz: New Insights Into the Man and His Music"
Location: First Baptist Church, Asheville
Date: Friday, November 16th
Mark Sandborn presents: "The new Rosetta Stone"
Location: First Baptist Church, Asheville
Date: Friday, January 18th, 2013
Jane Weaver presents: "What Difference Does A Half-Step Make, Anyhow?"
Location: First Baptist Church Asheville
Date: Saturday, March 9th
Michael J. Stevens presents: A Practicum on Improvisation:
A discussion of various techniques designed to assist the uninitiated musician ("classical" pianist) into the world of improvised music.
Topics for discussion will include:
1. Playing with intervals, rhythms and harmony
2. The philosophy of "no mistakes" -- only unintended events
4. The Blues Form
Location: New Hope Presbyterian Church, Asheville
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Dr. John Cobb presents: Student Masterclass
Location: New Hope Presbyterian Church, Asheville