Classical music voice teachers or from completion of a formal program offered by a Conservatory, college or university, such as a Bachelor of Music or Master of Music degree (which includes individual lessons from professors). In classical music, "...extensive formal music education and training, often to postgraduate [Master's degree] level" is required. Performance of classical music repertoire requires a proficiency in sight-reading and ensemble playing, harmonic principles, strong ear training (to correct and adjust pitches by ear), knowledge of performance practice (e.g., Baroque ornamentation), and a familiarity with the style/musical idiom expected for a given composer or musical work (e.g., a Brahms
Gordon Watson (pianist) and 1985. The Australian pedagogue and composer Alex Burnard (1900–1971), a student of Ralph Vaughan Williams, wrote a set of "Twelve Folk-Songs Settings" for Watson. Gordon Watson died in Sydney on 16 April 1999. An obituary appeared in "The Sydney Morning Herald" on 27 April. Gordon Watson was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honours of 1987, for his services to music as a performer and teacher. Gordon Watson recorded: Gordon Watson (pianist) Gordon Charles Watson AM (28 February 192116 April 1999) was an Australian classical pianist and teacher. He taught at the