Yamaha Hosts Highly Successful KETS-4 Seminar at The University of Kentucky
BUENA PARK, CA (September 23, 2005) — This summer, Yamaha Corporation of America hosted a highly successful Keyboard Ensemble and Technology Seminar (KETS) at the University of Kentucky. More than 30 participants from 19 states took part, including public and private school piano teachers and university-level educators.
An outgrowth of Yamaha’s Summer Technology Sessions, the seven-day course focused on ensemble and group piano teaching on Yamaha Clavinova CVP series of digital pianos, using the more complex features and mastering the technical aspects of taking Clavinovas on the road for educational and performance purposes.
“These teachers are constantly giving, and it is wonderful to see them have their souls fed a bit,” states KETS Facilitator and Yamaha Keyboard Specialist Susan Ogilvy. “While teaching, they usually work with basic keyboard concepts. It’s rare that teachers have the opportunity to collaborate together on music of greater depth. It’s very inspiring.”
In addition to extensive, hands-on training and classroom exercises, each teacher prepared a special, Clavinova specific-project on the last day of the seminar. “The range of instrument sounds challenges the teachers as well,” continues Ogilvy. “There are numerous ways to use the Clavinova and each teacher project points out that diversity. The best way to learn the instrument is by using the features necessary for each individual project.”
The session concluded with the opportunity to perform in a unique multimedia and musical presentation called The Fabric of a Family, produced by Yamaha Clavinova Specialist Joy Carden, with Ogilvy serving as principal composer. Sixteen Clavinova CVP series digital pianos, furnished by Henderson Music of Lexington, Kentucky, were used on stage in the production. The performers took turns playing, and were also paired up to perform on the Clavinovas two at a time, employing the piano’s keyboard-splitting function. “Virtually all the teachers performed and said they felt honored to participate,” Ogilvy notes.
“These sessions are compelling in that all the teachers learn not only from Yamaha, but from each other,” says Jim Levesque, Electronic Keyboard Marketing Manager. “KETS offers a unique opportunity to learn, to network professionally and to create valuable friendships. Both the seminar and the multimedia event were outstanding.”
“We’ve gotten terrific feedback on the program, and several participants are already planning on attending next year,” says Ogilvy. “One teacher tells me that she looks forward to KETS the way she looked forward to camp as a kid.”
KETS is supported by Yamaha’s Institutional & Commercial Services and Music Marketing Groups. For information on future KETS and other Clavinova-related seminars, contact Emily Madsen at (866) YAMAEDU.
For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Piano Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.
More than 30 participants from 19 states took part in this summer's Yamaha KETS-4, including public and private school piano teachers and university-level educators.
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“These teachers are constantly giving, and it is wonderful to see them have their souls fed a bit,” states KETS Facilitator and Yamaha Keyboard Specialist Susan Ogilvy. “While teaching, they usually work with basic keyboard concepts. It’s rare that teachers have the opportunity to collaborate together on music of greater depth. It’s very inspiring.”
In addition to extensive, hands-on training and classroom exercises, each teacher prepared a special, Clavinova specific-project on the last day of the seminar. “The range of instrument sounds challenges the teachers as well,” continues Ogilvy. “There are numerous ways to use the Clavinova and each teacher project points out that diversity. The best way to learn the instrument is by using the features necessary for each individual project.”
The Yamaha Clavinova CVP-307
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“These sessions are compelling in that all the teachers learn not only from Yamaha, but from each other,” says Jim Levesque, Electronic Keyboard Marketing Manager. “KETS offers a unique opportunity to learn, to network professionally and to create valuable friendships. Both the seminar and the multimedia event were outstanding.”
“We’ve gotten terrific feedback on the program, and several participants are already planning on attending next year,” says Ogilvy. “One teacher tells me that she looks forward to KETS the way she looked forward to camp as a kid.”
KETS is supported by Yamaha’s Institutional & Commercial Services and Music Marketing Groups. For information on future KETS and other Clavinova-related seminars, contact Emily Madsen at (866) YAMAEDU.
For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Piano Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.
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