Tuesday, March 18
(Subject to Change)
8:00 a.m.
National Finals: MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcases: MakeMusic; Red Leaf Pianoworks; Willis Music Company
9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Constructing a Bridge Between the Safety of Method Books and Repertoire Wilds
- Deborah Rambo Sinn, NCTM; Benjamin Steinhardt
Immersive and Multimedia Ideas for Your Studio
- Shana Kirk ; Michelle Sisler
Inclusive Piano Instruction: Empowering Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Rachel Yu Chen; Liang-Yi “Louisa” Peng; Chenchun Ma; Andrew Sohn
“Take Your Hat off to the Collaborative Pianist!” 7 Applicable Insights to Become Knowledgeable, Sensitive and Skillful Collaborative Pianists
9:15–10:45 a.m.
Advanced Piano Master Class
11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Beyond Identifying Barriers: Engaging Underrepresented Communities with Group Piano
- Eden Esters Brown, NCTM; Pamela D. Pike
Elementary Piano Master Class
- Lynda Lybeck-Robinson, NCTM
Rediscovering Fanny Mendelssohn’s “Ostersonate” (Easter Sonata)
Self-Care for the Independent Music Teacher
- Beth Gigante Klingenstein, NCTM
So It’s Not Just “Down” or “Up”? — A Closer Look at Pedal Technique
The Complete Solo Piano Works of Joan Tower: From Twelve-Tone Crowd to Risk-Taker
The Road to Debussy: From Method Book to Clair de Lune
- Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield, NCTM; Sigrid Luther
The Spiritual Tradition: From the Southland by Harry T. Burleigh
12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
Poster Sessions
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Announcement Of the MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition Winners
Annual Business Meeting Of The Association
Exhibitor Showcases: The Royal Conservatory of Music
2:15–3:15 p.m.
16 New Etudes for Piano by Connor Chee
Beyond Caro Mio Ben—Diversifying the Piano-Vocal Collaborative Repertoire with Art Song for Varied Skill Levels
- Anna DeGraff; Mark Stevens
Five Essential Business Questions to Never Stop Asking
- Deborah H. How; Heather Smith; Karen Thickstun
From Arirang to BTS: Piano Ensemble Music of Korean composers
- Moon Choi; Kent Lyman; Jean Park
Navigating Cultural Appropriation in Piano Teaching Materials
Piano Technique Master Class
Practice Strategies for Time-Poor Students
Prayers for a Feverish Planet: Newer New Music About Climate Change
Weaving Threads of Connection: Cultivating Authenticity, Vulnerability and Community
3:30–3:50 p.m.
Collegiate Chapter Session
Discovering the Music of Irene Britton Smith
Setting Practice Goals for Pre-College Students
Sight-Reading Has Its Ups and Downs: Improving Sight-Reading through Eye-Tracking, Physical Movements and Visuo-Motor Coordination Skills
- Jenna Braaksma; Sarah Fabian
Simplify the Complicated: Efficient Teaching of Multi-Level Group Piano
- Radmila Stojanovic Kiriluk, NCTM
Tech-Enhanced Teaching: Simple Apps for Developing Rhythm and Reading
Unlocking Potential: Nurturing Emotional and Educational Excellence in Piano Competitions
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Winners Concert: National Winners Of The MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions and MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition
4:10–4:30 p.m.
Collegiate Chapter Session
Piano Music from the Andes! Exploring the Piano Music of Boliva, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru
Scandinavian Seasons
Strategies for Success: Navigating the Academic Interview Process in Music
Striking a Chord with Your Students: Nurturing Young Composers in Your Music Studio
The Piano Parent Primer: Creating a Crash Course for Supporting Their Child’s Musical Journey
The Poison of Perfectionism
4:45–5:05 p.m.
Church Starts in 20 Minutes: Real-Time Sightreading for the Real-World
Collegiate Chapter Session
Enhancing Piano Pedagogy: Crafting Unique Backing Tracks with Ableton Live and other Digital Audio Workstations
Harmonizing Hands: Strategies for Teaching Proper Piano Technique to New Learners
Music & Storytelling: Developing Imagination through the Use of AI
- Ashley-May Burkhardt; Le Binh Anh Nguyen
Simple Adaptations for ADHD and ASD Students
- Grace Ho; Michelle Sulaiman
When Teaching Turns Toxic
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Certification Reception
5:25–5:45 p.m.
Collegiate Chapter Session
Head, Shoulders, Arms and Hands: Teaching Technique to the Beginning Piano Student
Intentional Inclusion Is Good for Business
Piano Portraits of Brazil: Pedagogical Pathways to Choro, Baião, & Bossa Nova
- Anna Dunbar, NCTM; Guilherme Lopes Correa
Smart, Sorted & Slim: Teaching Resources at Your Fingertips!
Technique and the Transfer Student: Harnessing the Power of Excerpts
The Intersection of Trauma, Creativity and Pedagogy: Nurturing Healing and Artistry within Applied Lessons