help teachers prepare for the 2015-2018 Piano Syllabus

introduce teaching methods based on the pieces from the upcoming syllabus

present a systematic approach to technical training and practical solutions to common pianistic problems

provide tips on how to develop musicality and expressiveness in students

give advice on the successful execution of scales and arpeggios

advise on Aural Tests and Sight-Reading from examiners’ perspective offer tips on what to do on the day of the examination

Information Technology Solutions

V ENUE S

Droichead Arts Centre Drogheda

Sunday 6th September

Community Youth Centre &

Palace Theatre Fermoy

Sunday 13th September

The Connacht Hotel Galway

Sunday 20th September

RIAM Dublin

Sunday 27th September

T IM ES

10.00 am to 4.00 pm

(tea/coffee served at 11.15 am)

ROYA L IR ISH ACADEMY O F M US IC

36 Westland Row Dublin 2 Tel: +353-1-6325300 Email: localcentre@riam.ie Website: www.riam.ie Teaching Network: teachingnetwork.riam.ie

KEY SKILLS SERIES 2015

RIAM TEACHING NETWORK PRESENTS

A Series of Teacher-training Workshops for the Local Centre 2015-

2018 Piano Syllabus conducted by Anthony Byrne & Réamonn Keary

BOOKING FORM You may pay your registration fee of €135.00 online by completing the booking form and indicating your venue preference at http://www.riam.ie/examinations/key-skill-series/

no later than Friday 3 July 2015.

Cork □ Drogheda □ Dublin □ Galway □

Name:______________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Mobile no:__________________Email:___________________________________

If you prefer to pay by cheque please complete this application form and post it together with a cheque to the

value of €135 made payable to the RIAM. Applications should reach the Local Centre Examinations’ Office no

later than Friday 3 July 2015 at 5.00 pm. Please contact localcentre@riam.ie if you have any queries.

TE ACHING NE TWO RK Key Skills form part of the newly launched RIAM Teaching Network at URL: http://teachingnetwork.riam.ie. This online resource has an exciting schedule of videos, podcasts, and printable material in addition to live experiences with our dedicated staff who wish to share their passion and experience in music with you. For more information or to sign up for regular updates, please contact the RIAM Teaching Network Project Manager, Dr Jennifer O’Connor-Madsen: jenniferoconnor@riam.ie / teachingnetwork@riam.ie You may also follow the RIAM Teaching Network on Facebook and Twitter.

HANDBOOK - extract from Key Skills Series 2014

At each workshop participants will be provided with a Handbook containing music annotations and commentary on each piece prescribed for 2016. Our instructors will be on hand to answer any queries and help teachers improve their skills.