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
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
Intermediate Piano Master Class
MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year Recital
Synchronizing Your Musical Career with Your Growing Family
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
Painting at the Piano with Science: The Physiology of Tone Color
Piano Is for Everyone: Facilitating Lessons in Underprivileged Communities
Stand by Me: The Impact of Group Keyboard Music-Making Sessions on the Mood States of Collegiate Piano Students
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
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
Repertoire Selection Strategies for Competition and Audition
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
Preschool Piano: An Engaging and Meaningful Lesson Template for Students Ages 3–5
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