Bach Unwrapped Teacher PD Webinar

ONLINE EVENT Zoom link will be sent upon registration and within 48 hrs of the webinar. 

“We find a world of emotions and ideas created with only the simplest of materials.”- Laurence Lesser

“Bach has been a constant companion for me.  His music is artful, methodical and meditative.” - Louise King  

Tuesday 4th April 12:30-1pm AEST designed for string teachers and cellists. 

TOPIC: How to approach teaching and learning Bach for the modern cellist  

Unwrap Bach’s iconic six suites for solo cello in this interactive webinar. Louise King will lead participants through an artful learning experience.  Discover the art of interpreting the suites and discuss Historically Informed Performance practice and what approach works on modern strings and with a modern bow.

Content:

• Welcome and introductions
• Bach’s cello suites: what they are and why they’re significant
• Guided listening to selected movements of the suites
• Introduction to HIP (historically informed performance) practice. 
• Overview of the characteristic movements in a Baroque Dance Suite.
• Why do we learn, teach and play Bach? 
• How can we approach it in a stylistic and informed manner on modern instruments?
• Q+A
• Group discussion on HIP, interpretative strategies, bowing patterns, voicing, harmony.
• Teaching guidelines and tips.  

This webinar is designed for: 

• Classical music lovers, particularly those with an obsession on Bach!
• Music Students 
• Aspiring Cellists
• String Teachers
• Community practitioners