Monday

7:15–7:45 a.m.
Simply Stretch
★ Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM

8:00–9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
★ Alpha Major; JoyTunes Ltd.; MakeMusic, Inc.; Willis Music Company

8:00 a.m.
National Finals: MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

9:15–10:15 a.m.
A Conversation With Byron Janis
★ Byron Janis

10:30–11:30 a.m.
MTNA Certification Open Meeting

One For All Open Meeting

Building From The Sound Up: Practice Strategies Focused On Enhancing Expression
★ Courtney Crappell, NCTM

Classical Style: To Pedal Or Not To Pedal
★ Susan Tang

The First Lesson On The Anna Magdalena Notebook
★ Jane Bastien, NCTM

Frequently Asked Questions About Facilitating A Recreational Music Making Program
★ Debra Perez

Improvisation For Church Musicians; Interpreting & Improvising From Chord Charts
★ Jan Rowen Music, NCTM

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Time

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Poster Sessions

1:00–2:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
★ Hal Leonard Corporation; Neil A. Kjos Music Company; MerrieNan Melodies; QuaverMusic.com

2:15–3:15 p.m.
Independent Music Teachers Forum Meeting

MTNA Distinguished Composer Of The Year Recital

Wellness Forum Meeting

Dave Brubeck’s Classical Piano Music
★ John Salmon; Stephanie Schmidt

Imagery And Artistry: Photography And Chicago Architecture As Inspirations For Music Teaching
★ Susan R. Osborn

String Basics For Pianists
★Anna Cromwell; Mira Frisch

3:30–5:00 p.m.
Winners Concert: National Winners Of The MTNA Senior Performance And Composition Competitions Winners

5:00–6:00 p.m.
Announcement Of Young Artist Performance Competitions Winners

6:00 p.m.
Conference Gala