MTNA National Confernece

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.
Exhibit Hall

9:15–9:35 a.m.
Becoming Dispensable: Training Independent Learners
★ Southern Methodist University Collegiate Chapter: Jessica Welsh, advisor: Catharine Lysinger

Hacking The Piano Lesson: Discovering The Advantages Of Limited Lesson Time
★ Courtney Crappell, NCTM

Injury Prevention Strategies For You And Your Students
★ William J. Dawson, MD

It’s Bass-ic! Shining A Light Down Under
★ Andrew Hisey, NCTM

9:55–10:15 a.m.
Effortless Trills And Tremolos
★ Fred Karpoff

The End Of Memorizing? Implications Of Performing From An iPad
★ Andrew Cooperstock

Performance Psychology: From The Practice Room To The Stage
★ Stephen F. Austin University Collegiate Chapter: Polina Golubkova; Kelsie Sullivan; Kyle Saunders; Ginny Staton; Olga Wong; Alan Zamarron; advisor: Mario Ajero, NCTM

The Varsity Musician's Playbook: Commitment-Building Strategies From Team Sports To The Studio
★ Christina Whitlock, NCTM

10:30–10:50 a.m.
The 40-Piece Challenge: Strategies For Repertoire-Rich Learning
★ Elissa Milne

Five Tickle Touches For Teaching Mozart
★ Mary Robbins, NCTM

Girl Scout Tricks–What Music Teachers Can Learn About Retention From Scouting
★ Mary Beth Molenaar, NCTM

The Long And Short Of It: The Interpretation Of Articulation
★ Christopher Hahn, NCTM

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

11:10–11:30 a.m.
The Art Of The Piano Duet: Teaching Artistry Through Ensemble Experience
★ Christopher Fisher, NCTM; Katherine Fisher

An Introduction To The Piano Music Of Lowell Liebermann
★ David Korevaar

Keeping Things Fresh: Invigorating Classes For The Mature RMM Student
★ Susan Geffen, NCTM

Teaching Students To Talk About Music
★ David Cartledge

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
★ Dorian Business Systems, Inc.; Entrada Piano Technique; G. Schirmer, Inc.; JoyTunes

MTNA State Presidents Advisory Council Meeting

2:15–3:15 p.m.
Beyond Für Elise: Stimulating Repertoire For Teacher AND Student
★ Kevin Chance, NCTM

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
★ Edward A. Francis

Online Piano Lessons: Making Meaningful Connections
★ Mario Ajero, NCTM; Joao Paulo Casarotti, NCTM

The Score Is A Window Not A Wall: Interpreting The Beethoven Piano Sonatas
★ Peter Takács

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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