2025 Schedule

 

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8:15–9:00 a.m.

Registration


9:00–9:15 a.m.

Welcome


9:15–9:50 a.m.

Bridging Cultures: Integrating Global Piano Pedagogies for Dynamic Teaching

  •  University of Michigan: Taeyoon Ahn; Jiyeon Lee; Janna G. Peña; John Solari; Rong Sui; Mira Walker; Jasmine Lucia Wong

9:50–10:00 a.m.

BREAK

10:00–10:25 a.m.

SPLIT SESSION

Learning from Legends: Developing Musicianship through Model Composition

  •  Utah State University: Allison Ames; Brinn Crandall; Sariah Herring; McKenna Girdeen; Valerie McGeean

The Art of Pedaling: Enhancing Musical Expression through a Practical Guide for Performance Excellence

  •  University of Texas at Austin: Seonju Jo

Playing with Resonance: Elevating Piano Performance with Finger and Foot Magic

  •  University of Houston: Han Sol Jeong

The Chinese Reception of the Extended Piano Technique

  •  Pennsylvania State University: Yanjun Huang

10:25–10:35 a.m.

BREAK


10:35–11:00 a.m.

SPLIT SESSION

Exploring Extended Piano Techniques: A Pedagogical Approach through Emma Lou Diemer’s Space Suite

  •  Bowling Green State University: Niayesh Javaheri; Hannah Zaborski

Swing into Jazz: Friedrich Gulda’s Play Piano Playfor Classical Pianists

  •  University of Cincinnati: Rena Wu

Prioritizing Beautiful Sound: Teaching Technique to the Beginning Pianist

  •  Florida State University: Janelle Crane; Gabriella Medeiros Dias; Thadyn Du Pont; Gabriel Silva; Kren Fernandes, NCTM

The Daoism of Music: Zhao Zhang's Harmonization of Tradition and Piano

  •  University of Iowa: Canlin Qiu

11:00–11:10 a.m.

BREAK


11:10 a.m. –12:10 p.m.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Commanding Performance: Mental Mastery for Musicians

  •  Cody Commander

12:10–1:55 p.m.

LUNCH (on your own)


12:10 p.m.

Pedagogy Library and Lab Tour


1:55–2:45 p.m.

RECITAL


2:45–2:55 p.m.

BREAK


2:55–3:40 p.m.

TEACHING MASTER CLASS

  •  Barbara Fast, NCTM

3:40–3:50 p.m.

BREAK


3:50–4:35 p.m.

POSTER SESSIONS

A Sisterly Bond: The Life, Legacy and Musical Influences of Nadia and Lili Boulanger

  •  Mississippi State University: Dylan J. Hall; Nathan Shelton

Beyond the Notes: Fostering Curiosity and Engagement through Music History in Private Lessons

  •  University of North Carolina Greensboro: Devon Shifflett

Brazilian Polkas: Teaching Chiquinha Gonzaga's Polkas for Piano

  •  Arkansas State University: Kiri McMann

Exploring Pedagogical Piano Pieces of Taiwanese Composers

  •  Baylor University: Sabrina Jean Watson

From East to West: Introducing Piano Solo Works by Chen Yi from Intermediate to Advanced Levels

  •  Southern Arkansas University: Danlei Yang

Incorporating Collaborative Experiences for Young Students

  • University of Texas at Austin: Jugwon Noh

Intersections: Piano Variations and Practice Know-How as Teaching Strategies for Piano Technique Development

  •  University of Oklahoma: Samuel E. Pang

Keep Calm and Carry On: Building Resilience in the 21st Century Piano Studio

  • Florida State University: Janelle Crane
  • University of Oklahoma: Shara Sun

Perspectives on Project-Based Instruction in a Collegiate Group Piano Class: A Pilot Study

  •  Lubbock Christian University: Ting Ting Goh, NCTM

Techniques for Efficient and Effective Practice

  •  Baylor University: Rachel Jageman

The Pedagogical Impact and Importance of Amy Beach's and Cecile Chaminade's Work on the Next Generation of Pianists

  •  Nazareth University: Fitzroy Graham II

4:35–4:40 p.m.

BREAK


4:40–5:15 p.m.

Feeling Like a Pop Star: Embracing Popular Music in Piano Lessons


  •  Texas Christian University: Lindsay Bastian; Nora Mello, NCTM; Jessica Sutadji; Carlie Toliver; Hanqiu Xu; Kaitlynn Yardley

5:15–5:25 p.m.

BREAK


5:25–6:00 p.m.

LIGHTNING SESSION

100% Committed: Mindful Musicianship in Practice and Performance

  •  Utah State University: Brinn Smith

Celebrating Choctaw Heritage: Charles Shadle's Choctaw Animals

  •  University of Oklahoma: Anna Dunbar, NCTM

From Weakness to Strength: Addressing Fifth Finger Technique in Beginning Instruction with Faber Piano Adventures

  •  Texas State University: Hayoung Lee

Highlighting Three Preludes for Piano by a Peruvian Composer

  •  University of North Carolina-Greensboro: Angelita Berdiales

Martha Mier—Exploring Collections of American Music for Piano Students

  •  University of Oklahoma: Fisher Neufeld

Music Store Operation Strategies: A Case Study of Three Music Stores in Southeastern China

  •  University of Missouri: Yuxiang Zhang

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