PAUL ROLLAND STRING PEDAGOGY

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June 21–27, 2020

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C E R T I F I C AT I O N I N PAU L R O L L A N D S T R I N G P E DAG O GY

Dear Rolland Workshop Former Participant,

Despite the University of Illinois canceling all on-campus activities and events for the summer, the
Certification Committee is excited to announce that Certification program for Level 2 & 3
Endorsements of Paul Rolland Pedagogy will be offered online. We will begin the program with a
general meeting and review of key Rolland pedagogical concepts for both Level 2 and Level 3 on
June 21, 2020.

If you are interested, please click on the appropriate link below to apply (reminder: you must have
attended at least one full-week workshop in order to be considered “Level 1 Endorsed,” making you
eligible to do the Level 2 Endorsement this summer; Level 3 Endorsement this summer must have
previously completed the Level 2 Endorsement). We would like to hear from you as soon as
possible!

Details:

1) Candidate applies for 2020 Endorsement

Click here for Level 2 Application
Click here for Level 3 Application
2) Candidate receives acknowledgment of acceptance
3) Candidate pays fee (see Application)
4) Candidate receives Curriculum (below) and Mentor assignment
Click here for Level 2 Curriculum
Click here for Level 3 Curriculum
5) First meeting is by ZOOM on June 21, 2020 – a link invitation will be sent, time TBD
6) Mentors and Candidates discuss and set a schedule for 8 -10 hours of online contact time
7) Candidate is expected to spend time on their own viewing the Rolland DVD films,
reading Teaching of Action in String Playing, studying New Tunes for Strings, Bks. 1 & 2 (you must
have access to these materials), and journaling
8) Mentors will determine required additional readings, observations, and other assignments
9) A Final Evaluation will be required – details to follow
10) Completion of Endorsement date: Aug. 15, 2020

Can we count you in!?!?!

Please contact me with other questions. Stay well, and I’m looking forward to hearing from you,

Lynne Denig, Chair

Paul Rolland Pedagogy Certification Committee
violynne@cox.net
703-425-1234

Paul Rolland String Pedagogy Certification Process

Level 1 Endorsement – Upon completion of one full-week workshop, Level 1 Endorsement is

granted. (Level 1 will also be offered in Madrid, Spain during August, 2020. Info here.)

Level 2 Endorsement – Requires attendance at a second full-week workshop during which

candidates will meet daily with a mentor, submit a journal of observations, and complete
performance/teaching evaluations. Level 2 will be in full swing during the 2020 Workshop – click
here if interested.

Level 3 Endorsement – See FAQs below for details. Requires attendance at a third full-week
workshop. Level 3 will be initiated as a pilot program during the 2020 Workshop. Enrollment is very
limited – click here if interested.

Level 4 Endorsement / Full Certification – Pilot scheduled for summer 2021. See FAQs below for
details. Requires attendance at a fourth full-week workshop.

PAUL ROLLAND STRING PEDAGOGY – CERTIFICATION FAQs – 2019

What are Levels 1, 2, 3, 4?

Rolland Certification is divided into four progressive levels in content and expectation. Upon
completion of each, one is “endorsed” as follows:
Level 1. A Level 1 Certificate is granted to anyone who has attended a full-week Rolland
Workshop. No exam is given at the end of the Workshop. Attending one Workshop makes
anyone 18 and above eligible to apply for Level 2, if desired.
Level 2 ($200 additional fee). For anyone age 18 and above. Application for Level 2 can be
made if one is Level 1 endorsed (see a. above) OR if an applicant studied with Paul Rolland OR if
he/she took his year-long pedagogy course OR attended one of his complete-content
Workshops. Level 2 Candidates must also attend the full week-long Workshop offered with Level
2. Candidates are mentored by a Rolland faculty member during the Workshop. Teaching
observations and a written journal are required and are checked by the Mentor at the end of the
Workshop. Playing and teaching are evaluated at the end of the Workshop. After successful
completion of all requirements, a certificate for Level 2 Endorsement is presented.
Level 3 (Pilot Program for 2020). For anyone age 18 and above. Application for Level 3 can be
made if one is Level 1 and 2 endorsed (see a. and b. above). Level 3 Candidates must also attend
the full week-long Workshop offered with Level 3. Candidates are mentored by a Rolland faculty
member during the Workshop. Teaching assistance and a written journal are required. Playing
and teaching are evaluated at the end of the Workshop. After successful completion of all
requirements, a certificate for Level 3 Endorsement will be presented.
Level 4. For anyone age 18 and above. Application for Level 4 can be made if one is Level 1, 2 and
3 endorsed (see a., b., and c. above). Level 4 Candidates must also attend the full week-long
Workshop and are mentored by a Rolland faculty member during the Workshop. Teaching and a
written journal are required. Playing and teaching are evaluated at the end of the Workshop.
After successful completion of all requirements, full Certification in Paul Rolland String
Pedagogy is awarded.

Which Rolland materials must I acquire before the Workshop?

Required:
Rolland/Mutschler: The Teaching of Action in String Playing(the book). Limited availability
through Peter Rolland atpeterrolland@cox.net, or at
https://www.alfred.com/search/products/?query=paul+rollandItem Number is 98-ASTASP01,
or through Amazon.
Fletcher: New Tunes for Strings, Violin Bks I & 2, your major instrument, and Teacher’s Books
1&2
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=New+Tunes+for+Strings
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Fletcher%2C+New+Tunes+for+Strings&ref=nb_sb_noss
Not required, but highly recommended:
Rolland/Mutschler: The Teaching of Action in String Playing(DVD). Contact Peter Rolland at
peterrolland@cox.net.
Check also your local library.

Why will I be recorded before each Workshop?

So that your progress through the various Levels is documented.

What is the evaluation process at the end of Level 2?

Before Rolland faculty, play and teach one Rolland Action to fellow candidates.
Your playing is also recorded so that improvement can be documented.

What is the evaluation process for Levels 3 and 4?

TBD

Where can I find more information?

Committee Chair, Lynne Denig: lynne@chinrests.com

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