Reflexões sobre o ensino do piano em grupo no Brasil

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to reflect on the Group Piano Teaching - EPG - and its implementation in Brazil. This work is necessary for pointing out the development of the EPG over time and for recognizing how it has been carried out in Brazilian universities. For the accomplishment of this work, a bibliographical review was conducted by means of articles, thesis and dissertations referring to the theme, giving preference to Brazilian and current authors. Through the description of the musical education model proposed by Swanwick, a discussion was made seeking to ponder on how the EPG has been realized in some Brazilian universities departing from its course syllabus. We acknowledge that the EPG's modifications over time reveal an important progress in the direction of a music education that does not prioritize on performance and leads to a current and more integrated musical education. Keywords: Music teaching, group piano, CLASP model.