This unique format affords pianists the rare opportunity to learn a work without the soloist present for at least half the semester. The goal will be to perform in an end-of-semester concert. Playing with an instrumentalist is a fundamental part of a pianist’s skills. Many players need the ensemble skills presented by the opportunity to play with their instrumental colleagues as they progress in the profession. These skills are complementary, but different from those used in collaboration with singers or piano partners. This class will address the literature for individual instruments rather than chamber ensembles. The string, wind and brass literature is vast, containing original works for every instrument; participants will explore a minimum of two works during the semester, with and without an instrumental soloist. The level of repertoire will depend entirely on the participants’ abilities.