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Sunday, March 16

(Subject to Change)

7:00–8:00 a.m.

New Member/First-Time Attendee Breakfast

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Showcases: The FJH Music Company, Inc.; The Royal Conservatory of Music

8:15 a.m.

National Finals: MTNA Senior Performance Competitions

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Keynote Address

  • Libby Larsen

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Gershwin For Two: New Song Arrangements for Two Pianos and Piano-Four Hands

  • Logan Skelton; Xiting Yang

Harmony in Motion: Yoga for Pianists

  • Kaju Lee, NCTM

Intermediate Piano Master Class

  • Jennifer Linn

MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year Recital

Synchronizing Your Musical Career with Your Growing Family

  • Leann Osterkamp He

The Therapeutic Power of Piano Teaching: Learning to Play Piano in a Group Setting—Leisure Skill Development Among Older AdultsThe Influence of Jazz and Blues on Classical Music

  • Pinlin Liu; Derek Kealii Polischuk; Qi Zheng

11:45a.m.–12:05 p.m.

It’s Raining Men? No, It’s Raining Money! Practical Advice for Successful Grant Writing

  • Savannah Royston

Painting at the Piano with Science: The Physiology of Tone Color

  • David Antonio Mach

Piano Is for Everyone: Facilitating Lessons in Underprivileged Communities

  • Molly Thomas

Stand by Me: The Impact of Group Keyboard Music-Making Sessions on the Mood States of Collegiate Piano Students

  • Todd Van Kekerix

The Tenure Trek: A Roadmap for New Faculty

  • Peter Klimo; Michael Krikorian

1:00–2:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Showcases: Alfred Music; Piano Marvel; Vibrant Music

2:15–3:15 p.m.

Hearing Voices? Addressing the Subject of Balancing Voices in Pianistic Textures

  • Thomas Lanners, NCTM

Keys to Inclusion: Reimagining the Piano Canon

  • Brian Hsu; Sun Min Kim; Sarah Rhee; Susan Tang

Playing Your Best When It Counts: Strategies to Overcome Performance Anxiety

  • Michelle Wachter, NCTM

Repertoire Selection Strategies for Competition and Audition

  • Ivy Lu Wang

3:30–4:30 p.m.

The Influence of Jazz and Blues on Classical Music

  • Allison Brewster Franzetti

Marketing in Today's Digital Age

  • Briana Christian; Brianna Flynn

The Music Teacher’s Role in Students’ Mental Health

  • Lesley McAllister, NCTM; Paola Savvidou

Piano Music from Japan: Animation Film Music to Super Mario and Original Compositions by Modern Composers

  • Shoko Nakamura Kinsella

Preschool Piano: An Engaging and Meaningful Lesson Template for Students Ages 3–5

  • Hannah Mayo, NCTM

A Rich Tapestry of Culture and Identity: A Teacher’s and Performer’s Guide to Philippine Piano Pieces

  • Charisse Baldoria; Horacio Nuguid; Janna G. Peña; Ross Salvosa

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Winners Concert: National Winners of the MTNA Chamber Music and Junior Performance Competition Winners

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Announcement of Senior Performance Competitions Winners

Division Meetings

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