Publisher Showcases

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FJH Music Company

​Title:  Sound, physical gesture, and imagination
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Join Dr. Helen Marlais in an FJH Music Company Showcase as she explores ways to look at students’ repertoire in three dimensions. She will discuss musicality, which includes sound and tone color, body-friendly physical gestures that enhance technique, and will discuss many ways to stimulate students’ imaginations so they feel and think about the music. Dr. Marlais will also delve into how to plan repertoire for students' yearly progress. With these skills, students will be able to transcend technique and create artistic interpretations at every level.

Dr. Helen Marlais’ performances have included concerts, pedagogical sessions, and teaching in North America, India, S. Korea, Taiwan, Italy, England, France, Spain, Hungary, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Lithuania, Estonia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, and Russia.  Her recording with concert clarinetist Arthur Campbell, Music for Clarinet and Piano, was nominated for the International Classical Music Awards, one of the most prestigious distinctions available to classical musicians today. She has given over 800 presentations and master classes in the past 20 years. One of the joys of her life has been creating over 200 piano books to support piano teachers as they guide young musicians. These include Succeeding at the Piano and the entire FJH Pianist’s Curriculum. Helen directs the Piano Pedagogy Certificate program at GVSU. Many of her pre-college through university majors are awarding-winning pianists.
www.HelenMarlais.com, Facebook: Succeeding at the Piano Method, You Tube: Piano Lessons Helen Marlais