The 2016
MTNA National Conference
Monday, April 4
(Schedule subject to change)
8:00 a.m.
National Finals: MTNA Young Artist
Performance Competitions
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
★ Alfred Music; Piano Safari; Willis Music
Company; Yamaha Corporation of
America
9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 9:15–9:35 a.m. Hacking The Piano Lesson:
Discovering The Advantages Of
Limited Lesson Time Injury Prevention Strategies For You
And Your Students It’s Bass-ic! Shining A Light Down
Under 9:55–10:15 a.m. The End Of Memorizing? Implications
Of Performing From An iPad Performance Psychology: From The Practice Room To The Stage The Varsity Musician's Playbook:
Commitment-Building Strategies
From Team Sports To The Studio 10:30–10:50 a.m.
Five Tickle Touches For Teaching
Mozart
Girl Scout Tricks–What Music
Teachers Can Learn About Retention
From Scouting
The Long And Short Of It: The
Interpretation Of Articulation 10:30–11:30 a.m. 11:10–11:30 a.m. An Introduction To The Piano Music Of Lowell Liebermann
Keeping Things Fresh: Invigorating
Classes For The Mature RMM Student Teaching Students To Talk About
Music 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 12:00 noon–12:45 p.m. 1:00–2:00 p.m. MTNA State Presidents Advisory
Council Meeting 2:15–3:15 p.m. Independent Music Teachers Forum Meeting Wellness Forum Meeting Establishing And Maintaining A Successful Private Studio Or How To Buy That Refrigerator In 15 Lessons Or Less...Guaranteed Online Piano Lessons: Making Meaningful Connections The Score Is A Window Not A Wall: Interpreting The Beethoven Piano
Sonatas 3:30–5:00 p.m. 5:00–6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Becoming Dispensable: Training Independent Learners
★ Southern Methodist University Collegiate Chapter: Jessica Welsh, advisor: Catharine Lysinger
★ Courtney Crappell, NCTM
★ William J. Dawson, MD
★ Andrew Hisey, NCTM
Effortless Trills And Tremolos
★ Fred Karpoff
★ Andrew Cooperstock
★ Stephen F. Austin University Collegiate Chapter: Polina Golubkova; Kelsie Sullivan; Kyle Saunders; Ginny Staton; Olga Wong; Alan Zamarron; advisor: Mario Ajero, NCTM
★ Christina Whitlock, NCTM
The 40-Piece Challenge: Strategies
For Repertoire-Rich Learning
★ Elissa Milne
★ Mary Robbins, NCTM
★ Mary Beth Molenaar, NCTM
★ Christopher Hahn, NCTM
MTNA Certification Open Meeting
The Art Of The Piano Duet:
Teaching Artistry Through Ensemble
Experience
★ Christopher Fisher, NCTM; Katherine
Fisher
★ David Korevaar
★ Susan Geffen, NCTM
★ David Cartledge
One For All Open Meeting
Exhibit Hall Time
Simply Stretch
★ Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM
Exhibitor Showcases
★ Dorian Business Systems, Inc.; Entrada
Piano Technique; G. Schirmer, Inc.;
JoyTunes
Beyond Für Elise: Stimulating Repertoire For Teacher AND Student
★ Kevin Chance, NCTM
★ Edward A. Francis
★ Mario Ajero, NCTM; Joao Paulo Casarotti, NCTM
★ Peter Takács
Winners Concert: National Winners Of The MTNA Senior Performance And Composition Competitions Winners
Announcement Of Young Artist Performance Competitions Winners
Conference Gala
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