Saying "No" ... to what ?

[Richard Brekne]

> Ed wrote:
> > there should be some classes restricted to "RPT-only".
> 

Hmmm, having read a bit of the posts leading up to this
statement I find myself in an unusual spot, taking the side
of the unschooled as it were. I have argued time and time
again against the present associate program, against too
slack testing, against ETD users getting too reliant on the
machine, against any and all things that in my view reduce
the level of proffesionlism in our endeavours. 

But this line I have trouble with. To what end should we
move towards more elitist and more non-inclusive classes ?
What good will that do ? At present we have class ratings
for begginner, intermediate, and advanced. This structure
lends itself well to a convention atmosphere that is
otherwise very condusive to mixing of all levels of
expertise. Personally I see alot more positives in this then
negatives, especially given the limitations for
pianotechnology education found in the States. 

Just what would these kinds of classes teach that arent
easily taught in todays structure ? What are the likelyhoods
of such a restrictive policy ending up in the exact same
kind of dogmatic party line political correctness the
present system has managed to nearly (at last) eradicate? 

No... I think in this matter we are best served being as
open and as inclusive as is possible. There are other more
appropriate forums for master classes then the annual PTG
convention.

JMHO

RicB