The release of a new Piano Series by the AMEB is a very big deal in the world of piano teaching! I recently attended a Professional Development day where the curator of the series (and someone I’ve known for many years), Angela Turner, introduced the 128 pieces that are now included every Grade level of the Comprehensive syllabus.
The collection reflects the rich diversity of piano music today. I’m especially excited to find many works by contemporary composers, women, piano music of non western origin, and first nations composers. Angela oversaw every stage of repertoire curation, ensuring each piano piece offers both musical depth and educational value, and she has done a great job!
As she says; “Series 19 will sit happily alongside previous series, but also offers, I hope, a fresh set of pieces and ideas to explore over the next decades”
