2014 MTNA Conference: Dates, Schedule and Guests
If you’re heading (or are already there) to the Windy City for the 2014 MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) National Conference, here are some key details and schedules that you will need to know:
Where: The 2014 MTNA National Conference will be hosted at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The conference will be attended by close to 2,000 music teachers, students, and music industry experts on March 22nd to March 26th.
Who: Here are just some highlights who will be in attendance: Pianist Jon Nakamatsu and clarinetist Jon Manasse, Spencer Myer, Byron Janis and John Perry.
Schedule: Here is the schedule for the rest of the remaining days of the MTNA National Conference:
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
TUESDAY
7:15–7:45 a.m.
Simply Stretch
★ Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
★ Alfred Music; Entrada Piano Technique; Stipes Publishing LLC; The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program
9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
9:15–10:45 a.m.
Advanced Piano Master Class
★ Spencer Myer
11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Competitions Open Meeting
Composer Commissioning Open Meeting
Amazing Uses Of The iPad And Other Mobile Devices
★ Mario Ajero, NCTM; Shana Kirk; George Litterst
Brushes With Greatness
★ Matthew Hill; Peter Miyamoto; Alberto Rafols
From Blueprint To Punch List: Preparing My Adult Students For Performance
★ Michelle Conda
Getting Organized: Essential Studio Policies And Procedures
★ Karen Thickstun, NCTM
Introducing Sonatinas
★ Marvin Blickenstaff, NCTM
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Time
Poster Sessions
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting Of The Association
Exhibitor Showcases
★ Alfred Music; Novus Via Music Group, Inc.; Schott; Yamaha Corporation of America
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Collaborative Performance Forum Meeting
Local Associations Forum
Writing For MTNA
Diane Hidy’s Piano Teaching Tips
★ Diane Hidy
The First Lesson On Burgmüller, Heller And Schumann
★ Jane Magrath, NCTM
Lecture And Clinic: Basic Technical Principles/Troubleshooting The Problems Right Away
★ Theresa Bogard, NCTM
Preparing For The “Tempest”—Beethoven’s Sonata In D Minor Op. 3, No. 2
★ Douglas Humpherys
Student Practice Behaviors: What Are They Really Doing?
★ Brenda Wristen, NCTM
YouTube In Your Studio: The University Of Iowa Piano Pedagogy Project
★ Alan Huckleberry; Jason Sifford, NCTM
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Winners Concert: National Winners Of The MTNA Young Artist Performance And Composition Competitions Winners
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Certification Reception
8:00 p.m.
Recital
★ Spencer Myer
WEDNESDAY
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Fairy Godmothers, Mysterious Rites, And Irresistible Fruit: Russian 20th Century Ballet Music
★ Svetlana Belsky
Musical “App”titude
★ Melissa Johansen, NCTM
Pedagogical Truths & Consequences— From The Teachings Of Frances Clark
★ Craig Sale, NCTM
Practicing: What The Experts Say
★ Barbara Fast, NCTM
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Crash Course In Vocal Pedagogy For Piano Teachers
★ Martha Brewer, NCTM
Inspired Ideas For Online Teaching: Making The Most Of The Modern Medium
★ Rebecca Bellelo, NCTM; Melissa Falb; Sarah Lyngra; Stella Sick, NCTM
Meaningful Assessment: Honing Effective Adjudication Skills And Methodologies
★ Jennifer Snow
Seekin’ Haydn
★ Paul Sheftel
10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Awards Brunch
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