Repertoire lists update#

I've used the genre field for dividing between Instrumental and Vocal repertoire.When listing composers, it's a good idea to put the last name first for the purpose of alphabetization.Simply add the latest data to the bottom of the spreadsheet, click on the arrows on the lettered columns, and choose 'Sort Sheet A -> Z' in order to alphabetize, ie. Here are some things to keep in mind when adding data to the fields:

I've listed columns for composer, title of work, title of larger work (if applicable), genre, and sub-genre and added a few commonly known works to give you an idea of how the setup works. Once you've saved the template to your Google account, you can start putting your repertoire on it. This is much more efficient than the old practice of having a word document on your hard drive that you only added to once in a blue moon.

Repertoire lists update#

The advantage of a Google Docs spreadsheet is that since it's stored on Google's servers, you can update it from any internet-enabled computer or smartphone. You'll need to create and be signed into a Google account to save the template and start adding your own rep to the spreadsheet. I recommend using a Google Docs spreadsheet for keeping the data in your rep list, and have created a template that you can use for this purpose:

It takes a lot of time and regular updating to be able to offer a complete rep list (especially one as jaw-droppingly awesome as Amanda Johnston's) and this post will tell you how you can start, update, and offer one that will impress at hiring time.īack in the old days, those of us diligent enough to be updating our rep lists did so on a weekly or monthly basis, when we would frantically search our books and photocopies, find out what was new, and add it to our list, most often a word document that lived on our home computer.įortunately, things have changed and the process of rep list-building can benefit greatly from the advances made with cloud computing technology.

The problem is that very few of us actively maintain a rep list and are able to keep track of what we've played over time.

When you're applying for graduate school, a young artist program, or your first staff accompanist position, it's important to be able to present a complete repertoire list so those who are interested in you can get a better sense of the works, styles and genres that you've played so far. One of the most important things about being a collaborative pianist is developing depth of repertoire, whether you choose to specialize in one area or play a wide variety of genres.