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~ James M. DrewAmerican composer/playwright James Drew has been active in the international Art world since 1970 and continues to be on the forefront of modernist thinking. His works are performed and recorded by major orchestras and ensembles throughout the world. His music is published by Theodore Presser Company and is available world wide.Today, Drew's poetic language for the stage is best described, according to S. Michael Brannon, as being "a mixture of the metaphysical poets, Shakespeare, and a comic application of street vernacular." Having said that, Brannon adds that "Drew devoutly believes in the holiness of Art." Historian Nicolas Slonimsky cites Drew as an authentic member of the American Experimental Tradition -- a lone wolf with a strong sense of belief and purpose. Drew has been the recipient of many honors, among which are a Guggenheim Fellowship, support from the Rockefeller Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. He has served with distinction on the faculties of such universities as Yale and UCLA, as well as working professionally as composer, playwright, and director of the GREYWOLF Institute.
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Mary Gae George
Internationally recognized author/educator/pianist and Yale graduate, Mary Gae
George has been acclaimed for her inspiring work with young people and with
teachers throughout America, Europe, and Asia. The results of her publications
have proven that all students can achieve artistic accomplishment when given
fine materials and expert instruction. Ms George's work is dedicated to this
concept.
Artistry at the Piano is the culminating work of Mary Gae George and her late husband, the distinguished composer Jon George. Their broad experience as performers, teachers, authors, and composers resulted in this innovative course of study that takes beginning students of all ages to the threshold of the advanced piano literature. With Artistry at the Piano the George's solved the issues that previously thwarted the efforts of teachers and students, while giving them what has been described as the most beautiful music ever composed for elementary pianists.
In her international workshops and seminars, Ms George explores ways to motivate students of all ages. Emphasis is placed on careful choice and implementation of materials, and on giving lessons that do not require any corrections, thus freeing the teacher and student to experience the adventure of making music at the piano.
Along with her extensive touring schedule, Mary Gae George maintains an on-going
teaching studio/laboratory for students of all ages where the integrity of her
pedagogical ideas and materials is challenged and proven effective before being
released to the public. She is founder and director of the Artistry at the Piano
Alliance, a national network of teachers and students. As president of Artistry
Press, she develops publications that bring the arts to children and professionals
alike. Her articles appear regularly in national music journals, as do her reviews
of new music, books, and computer-assisted music education software. For the
past decade, Mary Gae George also serves as co-director, with James Drew, of
the GREYWOLF Arts Institute. In all these ways, she helps lead the way toward
ever more efficient and artistically inspiring use of time and resources in
the music studios of America.
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Works by Jon and Mary Gae George are published by:
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