Over 200 Ensembles
Listen to ensembles. Ensembles in our online library are a listening experience!
Scores and separate parts are included with the purchase
of all ensembles.
Keyboard
Ensemble Music
Written for 4 to 12
instrumental parts.
From strings, woodwinds,
brass or percussion to other General Midi sounds. Piano students can experience the excitement and fun of
playing in an ensemble and develop
the skills that come with ensemble playing, listening, counting, following a conductor, working and performing
together.
Digital Instruments:
portable keyboards,
synthesizers, or Clavinovas!
Requires at least two digital keyboards that have standard, General Midi sounds. Two digital keyboards can be "split" and played by four students. Each student can then play a different "instrument". Keyboard ensembles in our library have been written for as few as 4 or as many as 12 parts. Ensembles include a score and separate parts.
KETS 7: Kentucky State University
July - 2008
Keyboard Ensemble Technology Seminar: Susan Ogilvy, conducting the afternoon ensemble session.
The purpose of this web site is to provide
traditional piano teachers in private studios, colleges and universities with "ideas" and music that will help enhance their students' music learning experience.
New Keyboard Ensembles:
New ensembles to add to your studio library.
January 2009
- Consembles: “Puck”
Grieg/arr. Mathews - 4 parts - Early Intermediate: “Simple Gifts”
arr. Mauricio - 6 parts - Intermediate: “Also Sprach Zarathustra”
R. Strauss/arr. Ogilvy - 6 parts - Late Intermediate: “Intermezzo”
Rachmaninoff/arr. Ogilvy - 6 parts
Contributing Composers
This web site has over 200 music titles, including the work of more than 13 "living" composers!
- Beth Chedester
- Carleen Graff
- Larry Keenan
- Phillip Keveren
- Kathy Maskell
- Dennis Mauricio
- Jim Ogilvy
- Susan Ogilvy
- Lynn Purse
- Michael Sharp
- Sandra Siler
- Donna Smith
- Wayne Wilkinson
Helpful Books!
"You’ve Got Rhythm!" by Sarah Crouch
Book One with CD: A movement book for piano students including special needs students, by Sarah Crouch and music by Susan Ogilvy.
USER friendly MANUAL by Susan Cooper
A guidebook for using and teaching with the Yamaha CVP Clavinova by Susan Cooper. A "must have" handbook for CVP owners. CVP 400 Series; CVP 300 Series; CVP 200 Series.
KETS 8 - Catch the Vision!
Keyboard Ensemble and Technology Seminar
June 18-25, 2009 This year at the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma.
For more information and to register.
Clinicians: Susan Ogilvy, Susan Cooper, Larry Keenan. Special Guest: Phillip Keveren
Sponsored by OGILVY MUSIC, University of Central Oklahoma and YAMAHA Corporation of America
Clavinova Composition Challenge
Sponsored by OGILVY MUSIC
You’ve always wanted to! Now here is your chance.
Write your own piece for the Clavinova!
For more information:
Challenge: PDF download
Susan Ogilvy
KETS 7: Highlights in Review
Every year we wonder how KETS can get any better, and every year we are amazed that it does.
This year, the week began with a concert by Peter Baartmans, an international YAMAHA Clavinova Artist from Holland. He was so incredible that many commented that if the seminar ended after that first night,
it would be OK!
Doug Sole of SOUL DRUMS of Toronto conducted two Saturday "playshops" and dazzled the Pianofest kids at their ensemble concert with percussion improvisation.
On Monday, Mark Anderson of the PAC Division of Yamaha gave several sessions and surprised everyone with an informal concert on the TYROS - including some Beethoven and Bach.
Jim Levesque of the Clavinova Division returned (after bringing Peter the first day) for the last two days to take part in the Project Presentations and the Gala Dinner, both of which have taken on their own lives over the years.
It's hard to imagine how such a power-packed seminar can be topped, but once again, we know it will - and we can't wait for next summer!