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THE OMAHA SUNDAY- BEE: NOVEMBER 16, 1919.
Novel Way of Teaching Piano Adopted by Lincoln Public Schools
Demonstrated at the Nebraska Teachers' Convention in Omaha
By HENRIETTA M. REES.
THE unique method by which
piino classes are taught in the
pi-Mic schools in Lincoln was
(i moiistrated by the originator,
Miss Hazel Gertrude Kinscella, at
the n.ieting of music section of the
Nebraska State Teachers' associa
tion. We told, last week, of the
f great success which has attended
the application of the scheme in the
schools at Lincoln, how from an
original class of 12 at one of the
public schools, interest had grown
until now there are 435 pupils en
rolled and more waiting until addi
tional teachers can be prepared for
the classes.
In order to demonstrate the re
sults of her methods, kfisi Kins
cella brought to Omaha two little
. girls, one of whom was 8 years
old, I think both were. They had
never had any other instruction ex
cept that which had been given in
class work in 23 lessons, and one of
them had never had a piano in the
house until two weeks ago, her
practicing being done entirely in the
public school after hours. Incident
ally, it may be mentioned in passing,
that Mr. H. O. Ferguson, supervisor
of music in the Lincoln public
schools, says that many of trje chil
dren1 gain their practicing this way,
and that little ones will sometimes
practice there until it is real dark
and not be afraid because they are
with the piano.
Girls Show Remarkable Skill
Little Louise, the first child, dem
onstrated that she knew her key
board thoroughly, her bass and
treble notes, that she could read
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Upper Panel First Public School Piano Class to be organized in
Lincoln; Hazel Gertude Kinscella, originator of the "Lincoln Way"
method of teaching, standing near the piano; H. O. Ferguson, director
of music, Lincoln public schools, standing in rear.
Lower Panel Miss Kinscella with two of her pupils demonstrating
the new "Lincoln Way" of teaching piano.
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the same things little Louise could
do and also gave a demonstration of
ear training which showed her the
possessor of absolute pitch. Exact
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and right hands are equally skill
ful. They do remarkable work for
23 lessons, with only the expense of
$2.70.
Miss Kinscella uses cardboard
keyboards in her class work, four
octaves long, with black and white
keys painted on them, the exact size
nn'd shape of those upon the piano.
These and the little tables which
support them are the only special
equipment. But Miss Kinscella also
uses a phonograph for rhythm
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drills and the blackboard for illus
tration, for the children to write out
notes and music and to mark rhythm
in such a way as to vary the interest
and to clinch the points in the les
son. Every child studies the same
music and during the class lessons,
while one child plays at the piano
th" other children in perfect time
play the same piece upon the card
keyboards. These keyboards are
only used at the class lessons, how
ever, as the children are allowad to
practice upon the school pianos if I
they do not have pianos in their
homes.
A class pf 12 is not so large but
that individual instruction may be
given to each pupil, and yet it is
large enough so that the fun of
learning things together and doing
the same thing simultaneously is not
lacking.
Demonstrate Her Work.'
Miss Kinscella illustrated her man
ner of conducting a class lesson by
12 children furnished her from the
public schools here by Miss Mc
Cune. In a most interesting manner
she taught them accent, the great
staff, the treble and bass, and how to
read and how to find middle C. She
also put them through a rhythm
drill, and the children as well as th
listeners were sorry that the late
ness of the hour could not have
given them more time.
Miss Kinscella is an instructor in
the piano department of the Uni
versity School of Music at Lincoln.
Aside from her own studies and
teaching of piano, she had grown
up in a school atmosphere, her
mother having been a primary in
structor for 25 years.
She has donated her services to
the Lincoln schools. While she does
not claim to have originated the idea
of class instruction in piano playing,
the method she ,worked out is prac
ticable and feasible,' and although
the scheme is still young it has suc
ceeded wonderfully in the Lincoln
public schools. It is known as the
Kinscella i method of the Lincoln
way.
The method she worked out is the
first method for piano instruction in i
public schools which has been pre- i
sented, and during the summer Miss )
Kinscella held two institutes in Lin- j
coin to prepare teachers to conduct j
classes, who came from all over the
United States. There were repre-
senratives from Duluth and St. Paul, '
Idaho, Kansas, North and South Da-
kota, Iowa, Missouri, California,
Texas and Nebraska.
Miss Kinscella feels that she has
been very fortunate in the way of
hand teaching, hand position and
action, fingering, etc. These points
are most carefully dwelt upon in
these institutes for teachers, which
cover every phase of 20 weeks'
work. Each lesson is thoroughly
taken up, illustrated by Miss Kins
cella and then in turn the teachers
illustrate it to her, until she is thor
oughly satisfied with the results.
Beauty of tone and proper hand
position are given attention, as well
as notes and note values. In the
children's classes, drill is given in
taking position, leaving position,
etc., and the friendly competition
and keen, enthusiasm of the children
help in attaining results. This is
one of the most important parts of
piano teaching, and correct instruc
tion in the beginning is essential.
It is often a sadly neglected part,
even in private teaching.
The class lessons are given out
side of school hours, and many
times the pupils will arrive an hour
ahead of time, thev are so anxious
not to miss any." Some of the chil
dren are paying for their own les-
Plan Is Popular.
H. O. Ferguson, the young and en
thusiastic supervisor of music in th
public schools, is heartily in accord
with the plan, and lessons in other
instruments and chorus work is a
part of his musical program.
With a scheme such as the one
practiced in Lincoln in regard to
piano instruction in the public
schools, the Board of Education is
put to but little extra expense, yet
hundreds of little children who are
prevented from studying music
through expense, would have the op
portunity of becoming educated. The
great central pivot of the scheme is
the music teacher, and only the very
best teachers should be employed
by the public schools in this under
taking. As Miss Kinscella says in
her book, "The class lesson may be
made the happiest hour of the pu
pil's week by ai) interested and in
teresting teacher." Think what an
added impetus to private study tho
interest awakened bu such a plan
must undoubtedly be.
Up to date only the first steps in
music" have been taught in the
classes in Lincoln, but an advanced"
course is being planned by the or
iginator. The class lesson will in no x way
interfere with the private teaching
of good piano teachers. In fact,
the piano teachers will have another
means of activity, and talented
pupils will undoubtedly pursue their
awakened interest in piano work,
beyond the limits of the public
school work.
Rules and Regulations.
Following are the rules and regu-
piano
lations of the public school
classes in our sister city:
1. Publie school piano classes
may be organized in any Lincoln
grade school desiring them and
meeting th conditions outlined be
low. 2. Class may be orsanized by
th principal at any time a sufficient
number of pupil make application.
(Pupil accepted from grades J. 4,
5 and 6 only for th present)
3. Upon the organization of a
class the principal shall make appli
cation to the supervisor of music
for a teacher.
4. The minimum number in a
class shall be eight pupils and the
maximum number shall be 14. The
ideal and desired number is 12
pupils per class.
5. Class lessons shall be held
once each week in the school build
ing and each lesson shall be payable
to the principal in advance. No
money snail be refunded except in
case of protracted illness or re
moval from the city.
7. Music used shall be purchased
by the pupils and the cost of same
shall not exceed $1.25 per term of 18
lessons.
8. No child shall b eligible to
the public school piano classes who
has been a private student of any
teacher of piano in the city within
a period of three months prior to
the date of his application.
No child who shall enter a
public school piano class shall be
allowed to take- private lessons of
the same teacher who is in charge
of the public school piano class ol
which he or she is a member, for a
period of siximonths after leaving
the class.
10. For the sake of uniformity ir.
methods and results the "Kinsiella
Method" shall be the authorized
course of study in all public school
piano classes.
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