GIMTA Piano Ensemble:
Selecting Repertoire for Your Student
Tips for considering which piece(s) will work well for your pianists:
- View the options on the Repertoire List
- Listen to audio/video recordings or YouTube videos posted on the GIMTA Piano Ensemble website
- Make sure to use the links provided; there are many YouTube performances to avoid with incorrect titles and poor performances!
- Look at the previews of each part, on the far right of the Repertoire List. These visuals will help you determine appropriate parts for each student.
- Select a piece which will not push the performer to the maximum of their ability; they should be able to focus on being part of a balanced ensemble and following a conductor.
- Remember that memorization is NOT required.
- Read with your students/parents the Performer Rehearsal and Concert Form and inform them of the following:
- Make sure parents/performers can commit to the rehearsal and concert date.
- The rehearsal is mandatory.
- The performer must remain for the entire concert.
- If an issue arises, all communications from the performer/family must be with the teacher and not the members of the Ensemble Committee.