Martha Braden is available for two- and three-day residencies in colleges, universities and conservatories throughout America. She is also available for one- and two-week International residencies. Residencies can include some or all of the programs listed below. For more information about Martha Braden's residency program please write an email to: martha@marthabraden.com Lectures / Recitals 'David Kraehenbuehl (1923-1997): A Complete 20th Century Composer'
Pianist Martha Braden will introduce six piano works:
+ Diptych + Toccate per Cembalo + A Formal Triad + Toccata Sopra B-A-C-H + Random Walks + Looking Back "[This project] on college campuses shines an important light on Kraehenbuehl...and points advanced students toward the possibilities of the future..." Quote by Richard Chronister, President, The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, 1999. Master Class for Pianists 'Performance Skills: A Separate Entity'
Students perform their old or new repertoire (their own compositions or works by any other composer). + How to be successful in every performance. + How to go beyond music/technique/memory skills. + How to apply scientific studies on how audiences really perceive music. + How to make sure that your listeners 'get it' so you can relax. Music Education 'How to Teach Music History to Children Ages 3-12'
(Theory/Demonstration of Lessons).
Ms. Braden will illustrate the subject using her newest production,
'A Pocketful of Music: Classics Composed for Children 1730-2002', a project of CDs and sheet music for classrooms. Since 1958, Ms. Braden has trained concert audiences, from the very youngest listeners to the very oldest. Seminar 'The Performer: Crucial Player in 21st Century Culture'.
As students go forward in their careers, what major considerations and decisions arise? Ms. Braden will illustrate with short excerpts from 20th century piano works by Bartók, Prokofiev, Finney, Tcherepnin, Kraehenbuehl, Kabalevsky, Light, Palkowski, LaMontaine. A discussion/question-answer session will follow: + The decision-making process in becoming a performer. + The role and preparation of the musical performer for the future. + Taking risks and enjoying your journey. + Finding challenging pursuits. + Collaborating with musical specialists. + Making a living and a contribution. + Reviving American audiences. + Championing a composer. + Commissioning a new work. + Performing on marvelous pianos.
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