Accompanist
I have been collaborating with other musicians for over 40 years. I am a versatile and accomplished pianist of many musical styles, and a fluent sight reader. I play by score, charts, and ear. I have worked with choirs, vocal ensembles and soloists, instrumentalists, and bands.
I am on the list of accompanists at Carleton University and Kiwanis Music Festival. I accompanied at the 2017 National Music Festival in Ottawa. Several conservatory exam students that I have accompanied won provincial medals for the highest mark in their discipline.
Selected Repertoire List
I have had the pleasure of performing with many musicians for auditions, exams, and festivals. Below is a short list of performance highlights to show my experience and interests. Don’t see your repertoire on this list? Not to worry, it may already be in my full repertoire list, and I always discuss your music with you before confirming.
“A Green Lowland of Pianos” from Three Songs, op. 45 — Samuel Barber
“Batti, batti, o bel Masetto” from Don Giovanni — W.A. Mozart
“Lied der Mignon” from Wilhelm Meister, op. 62 — Franz Schubert
“Moving Too Fast” from The Last Five Years — Jason Robert Brown
Nuits d’été — Hector Berlioz
Flute Concerto in G Major, op. 29 — Carl Philipp Stamitz
Morceau de concours — Gabriel Fauré
Sonata for Flute and Piano — Paul Hindemith
Sonata for Oboe and Piano — Paul Hindemith
Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major — J.B.G. Neruda
Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, op. 51 — Flor Peeters
Sonata for Trumpet and Piano — Paul Hindemith
Hasse Suite for Trombone — Adolphe Hasse
Trombone Sonata No. 1 in A Minor — Johann Ernst Galliard
Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47 — Jean Sibelius
Kol Nidrei, op. 47 — Max Bruch
How to get started
Email hello@kathleenprochnau.com with your:
- performance date, time, location
- repertoire list
- desired number of rehearsals
I will reply with my availability and a personalized quote for your event based on a rate of $55/hour. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your performance date. Rehearsals are conducted at my home in Stittsville unless otherwise arranged. Requests received with less than two weeks’ notice before your performance may be subject to a rush fee. Distant locations may be subject to a travel fee.
Next steps
Send your deposit and music
Once we have agreed on the details, send your deposit (as shown on your quote/invoice) and scans of your music. I will confirm receipt and provide a link to my calendar so you can book your rehearsal time(s) from my availability.
A note about your music
Please send PDFs (not photos) and make sure the scans have clear resolution, with all piano staves visible, especially at the bottom of the page and inside corners of a book. You are responsible for knowing the copyright rules of your event. A physical copy of the piano music is usually required in exam and festival situations.
Rehearsals and final payment
Your deposit amount usually covers the first rehearsal. For additional rehearsals payment is due at each rehearsal. Final payment must be made before your performance.
Thank you very much for being Abhi’s accompanist at his RCM examination. He did very well and earned a Gold Medal at the provincial level. During the practice sessions you adjusted the timing and tempo and also corrected where necessary to sound better and the results were obvious.
Let’s make music together!
