Tuesday, March 19
(Subject to Change)
8:00 a.m.
National Finals: MTNA–Stecher and
Horowitz Two Piano Competition
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
- eNovativePiano
- Faber Piano Institute
- FJH Music Company, Inc.
- KOA Music
9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
9:15–10:45 a.m.
Plenary Session: Advanced Piano Master Class
11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Biotensegrity: A New View Of Anatomy And Its Implications For Piano Technique
Chopin’s Markings: The Keys To Inflection And Rubato
Creating Electricity! Teaching Improvisation In Groups
- Sarah Buckley, Christopher Norton
Dancing With The Hands: Four-Hand Piano Pieces By South American Composers
- Alejandro Cremaschi, NCTM; Jessica Pacheco Hjelmstad
The Dog Ate My Homework—Look Behind The Excuses!
- Sally Ritchie, Michelle Sisler
The Ottline: Examining The Legacy Of Margaret Saunders Ott
- Nancy O’Neill Breth, Donald Manildi, Greg Presley, NCTM
Secrets And Dilemmas: From A Music Editor’s Desk
What Pianists Can Learn From Singers (And Vice Versa!)
12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.
Simply Stretch
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Time
Poster Sessions
1:00 p.m.
MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz
Two Piano Competition Winner
Announcement
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcases
- Alfred Music
- Neil A. Kjos Music Company
- My Music Staff
- RCM Publishing
Business Meeting Of The
Association
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Alexander Technique
Celebrating Clara: A 200th Birthday Tribute To The Other Schumann
- Nanette Kaplan Solomon, NCTM
The Curious Careers Of “Originals” And Independent Music Teachers
Historical Improvisation And “Standard Repertoire” As Equal Partners In Concert
Seeing The Unobservable: An Exploratory Study Of Incorporating Video Modeling Into Piano Teaching
Techniques, Technology, Tools And Tips For Working With Special Needs Students
- Lori Frazer, Connie Wible
You Can Teach Improv: Myths And Methods Of Hymn And Folk Improvisation
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Beyond The Duet: Collaborative Piano Activities For Teens
- J. Amber Kao, Veena Kulkarni-Rankin
Building Healthy Practice Techniques: From Injury To Prevention
Creating “Music Addicts”: The Psychology Behind A Highly Successful Music Studio
Gems Of The African-American Piano Repertoire
How To Teach Classical And Jazz Improvisation Step-By-Step
Smartphones, Tablets And Chocolate Cake
So You’re Ready To Teach RMM! Tips And Resources To Help You Succeed
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Winners Concert: National Winners
Of The MTNA Young Artist
Performance And Composition
Competitions Winners; Winner Of
The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz
Two Piano Competition
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Certification Reception
8:00 p.m.
Ingrid Fliter