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Concurrent
Session IV



woman’s experience in the classroom, and other arenas at the

college, a challenge. Practical tools and best practices will be

provided to create an empowering and inclusive classroom
experience for students, particularly women. All faculty are
welcome and encouraged to attend.

—Presented by: Beth Platow, Deborah Bennett, Janet
Chwalibog, Melissa Ferrick, Nedelka Prescod, Susan
Rogers,Janicanne Shane, and Barbara Thomas

—Hosted by: Rebecca Marchand

Master Class with Stephany Tiernan
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Room B16

“Good pianists know how to make the instrument sing—to
make the piano an extension of themselves. They have a
technique that allows them to freely explore the full breadth
of expressive devices available to them on a grand piano:
dynamics, pedaling, articulation, tempo, phrasing, etc.

They also must have a musical imagination, so that they can
interpret, improvise, and shape music in a creative way."—
Stephany Tiernan

Join us for a conversation on contemporary piano technique
and teaching with one of Berklee’s masters, as professor (and
former chair) Stephany Tiernan from the Piano Department
shares stories and insight from her years studying with the
legendary Madame Chaloff and how those studies influenced
her in the classroom. Tiernan is a renowned pianist,
composer, and performer of 20th-century piano music.

She received her Bachelor of Music from Berklee and her
Master of Music from New England Conservatory. She has
been an accompanist for numerous instrumental, dance, and
vocal performances. Tiernan demonstrates an outstanding
commitment to continuous professional growth and integrity
in the classroom. We're proud to call her one of our own!
—Presented by: Stephany Tiernan

—Hosted by: Hey Rim Jeon