MTNA National Conference
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(Schedule Subject to Change)

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
MTNA Registration

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

8:00–9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
✴✴ Faber Piano Adventures; Frederick Harris Music; Neil A. Kjos Music Company; SASR-Standard Assessment of Sight Reading

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

9:15–10:15 a.m.
Plenary Session
A Conversation With Ann Schein
✴✴ Sally Coveleskie, Ann Schein

10:30–10:50 a.m.
Accelerated Learning Track
Finding The Dance In Schubert
✴✴ Brian Marks

10:30–11:30 a.m.
One For All Session
Fueling The Flame: Strategies For Preventing Teacher Burnout
✴✴Martha Fischer, Jessica Johnson, NCTM

MTNA Certification Open Meeting

Beyond Piano Centrism: Teaching For The Instrumental Diversity In The Group Piano Setting
✴✴ Lisa Zdechlik, NCTM

Exploration and Discovery of Dance Elements In Franz Schubert’s Piano Sonatas
✴✴ Texas Tech University Collegiate Chapter: James Wesley Nga; advisor: Carla Cash

Spark Creativity With Today’s Hottest Apps
✴✴ Leila Viss

The Rx For Planning A Diversified Career In Music
✴✴Norman Horowitz, NCTM; Melvin Stecher, NCTM

11:10–11:30 a.m.
Accelerated Learning Track
Teaching Beauty Should Be Our Highest Priority
✴✴ Scott Donald, NCTM

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
One For All Open Meeting

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

Poster Sessions

12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.
Simply Stretch
Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM

1:00–2:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
✴✴Hal Leonard Corporation; The Royal Conservatory Music Development; Stipes Publishing; TimeWarp
Technologies

MTNA State Presidents Advisory Council Meeting

2:15–2:35 p.m.
Accelerated Learning Track
Simple Strategies For Designing Community Engagement Programs
✴✴ Jonathan Kuuskoski

2:15–3:15 p.m.
One For All Session
Pedagogical Strategies For Children With Special Needs: Some Considerations And Suggestions
✴✴Melissa Martiros

Independent Music Teachers Forum Meeting

Wellness Forum Meeting

Music á la Mode: Sensory Learning Preferences
Brigham Young University-Idaho Collegiate Chapter: Annalisa Arnell; Morgan Laxton; McKenna Rammell; Mark Richins; Shannon Robinson; Douglas Rowan; Jack Tyndale-Briscoe; Mitch Van Wagoner; advisor: Stephen Allen, NCTM

Pedaling With “Style”—From Bach To Pop
✴✴Nancy Bachus, NCTM

Pianists Meet Advanced Technology: Using Motion-capture Recording And Brain Imaging To Investigate The Psychology Of Performance
✴✴William Westney

The Musician As Entrepreneur: Establishing A Flourishing, Fulfilling And Dynamic Career In Music
✴✴ Stephen Pierce

2:55–3:15 p.m.
Accelerated Learning Track
Jazz Improvisation: Beginning With The Blues
✴✴ Pamela York

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

 

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