Collaborative Performance
Making Music Together: The Power of Creative Connection
Tracy Cowden, NCTM, chair
Sharing with others in collaborative music-making is one of the most joyful experiences we can foster as teachers. Join this team of creative performers, thinkers, and master teachers as they explore ideas for musicians of all abilities in settings from piano duets to vocal and instrumental chamber music. You will come away with imaginative resources and ideas for how to foster deeper communication and higher artistry in your students and your own collaborative playing.
8:00–9:00 a.m.
The Art of the Piano Duet: Inspiring Artistry and Joy Through Ensemble Experience
- Christopher Fisher, NCTM; Katherine Fisher
9:15–10:15 a.m.
From Solo to Shared: Creating Imaginative Collaborative Experiences
10:3–11:30 a.m.
Wordplay and Breathing Room: Partnering with the Voice
11:30: a.m.–1:00 p.m.
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
1:00–2:00 P.m.
Introducing the Steinway Philharmonic: Orchestral Reductions on the Piano
- Robert Hjelmstad, Richard Masters
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Who Leads? Who Follows? Effective Communication Between Musical Partners
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Collaborative Music and MTNA
- Jean Barr, NCTM; Kevin T. Chance, NCTM; Janice Wenger
4:30–5:00 p.m.
The Curiosity Corner
- Jean Barr, NCTM; Tracy Cowden, NCTM; Elvia Puccinelli; Casey Robards; Carolyn True, NCTM