1. Teaching students across the world: videoconferencing at the RCM Dr Tânia Lisboa Centre for the Study of Music Performance Funded by Prince Consort Foundation

2. Outline  Background to RCM projects  Initial aims at the RCM  Collaborating with ANNIE (University of Warwick)  Implementing  Partnership with Imperial College  Videoconference events at the RCM (Funded by Prince Consort Foundation)  The professors and students’ experience  Discussion

3. Background Initial aims  To find out about the technology  To explore possibilities of using videoconferencing within the context of RCM e-learning strategies  To exchange musical experiences and to further develop RCM relationships with partner institutions abroad

4. Initial Stages  Investigating the available technology  Attending a workshop on “Teaching using videoconferencing”  Exploring different possibilities:  Buying the equipment for the RCM  Hiring the kit and setting-up the videoconferencing at the RCM  Hiring a studio at another location  Planning the RCM first videoconferencing event:  Contacting with Heads of Department

5. University of Warwick: ANNIE* Project: * Accessing and Networking with National and International Expertise

6. Types of connection ISDN  Advantages: High quality video  Disadvantages: Requires a lot of organising; in rooms unsuitable for teaching; technology not “owned”; expensive IP + PCs + projection  Advantages: Familiar technology; location of technology, easy to use; low or not cost  Disadvantages: Low quality; bandwidth problems; permissions through firewalls

7. Imperial College video suite

8. Projects at the RCM Pilot Project  Gamelan seminar (March & November 03) Following Projects  Peer-assessment collaborative project (June 04)  Strings workshop (November 04)  Piano Masterclass (March 05) Future Projects

9. THE RCM GAMELAN (IP connection) “Gamelan Sekar Tunjung Sétå” (‘White Lotus Flower‘)

10. Gamelan Seminar (Pilot Project) Eastman School of Music (November 03) 3 rd. NOVEMBER 2003

11. Results of Pilot Project  New experience for all participants  There was meaningful interaction between professors and students (e.g. discussing learning strategies, performance techniques)  First joint music improvisation via videconferencing (?)  There is scope for developing a range of musical activities via videoconferencing

12. Feedback from pilot project  General interest in having further opportunities with professors and students from Institutions that they would not have access otherwise.  Interest in taking the Gamelan experience further  Participants stated that the experience was highly relevant and that video-conferencing could be used as a supplement to the teaching they receive.

13. Peer-Assessment collaborative project University of Ulster & ANNIE project (June 04)  Participants: Two members of staff and four students from each institution  Assessment exercise:  Discussion of previously assessed audio performances (UU students)  Discussion and assessment of videoed performances

14.  Violin and cello students (Professors: Mark Messenger and Tânia Lisboa)  6 participants: Three students from each school  Future plans: to extend it to include the voice faculty Strings workshop with schools in The UK (November 04)

15. Piano masterclass Cleveland Institute of Music (March 05)  Professors:  Yonty Solomon (RCM)  Antonio Pompa-Baldi (CIM)  Participants: Two students from each Institution  Repertoire:  Beethoven: Sonata Opus 109  Brahms: Opus 118 Klavierstucke  Mozart: Fantasy in D minor  Liszt: Les Jeux d'eau a la Villa d'Este

16. Conclusion  Potential for:  Exploring a range of musical activities (e.g. chamber music)  Exploring issues related to distance learning, widening participation, curriculum development, etc.  Further developing international collaborations and relationship with partner institutions