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Thursday, June 12
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Move in Pianos and Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Cottonwood
Student Affiliate Committee Meeting
Diane Delk, NCTM Vice President for Student Activities, presiding
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cottonwood
TMTA/TMTEF Executive Board Meeting
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President, presiding
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dogwood
Leadership Seminar
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President, presiding
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Registration open
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Pecan, Ponderosa
Piano Practice Rooms open
Ebony, Holly
5:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings
TMTA/TMTEF Trustees
Library
Performance Committee
Redbud
Ensemble Committee
Imperial Ballroom
Steering Committee
Cottonwood
7:00 p.m.
Regency
Welcome and Introductions
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President
Opening of Convention
Janelle Schlaudt,
NCTM,
President-Elect
Jo Ann Dunn Fargason Memorial Concert
Featuring student winners of the MTNA/TMTA Performance
Competitions and the Houston High School of Visual and Performing
Arts Orchestra
Director: Hector Aguero
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competitions Chairs
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
Concert sponsored by Texas Music Teachers
Educational Foundation and Texas Music
Teachers Association
Following
the Concert
Window Box
Fargason Reception
Honoring MTNA Winners, Orchestra members, Special Guests and Convention
Presenters
Friday, June 13
Continuous Events
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Registration Open
7:30 a.m.
Pecan, Ponderosa
Piano Practice Rooms open
Ebony, Holly
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Exhibits
Ensemble Pictures
Bette Mayfield Photography
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Ensemble Rehearsals
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Arboretum I
Ensemble Practice Lab
Pianos provided by Houston Piano Co.
TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Competitions
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
8:00 a.m.
Dogwood
9-10 Piano Concerto Contest
8:15 a.m.
Cottonwood
7-8 Piano Solo Contest
9:00 a.m.
Magnolia
9-10 Vocal Contest
10:00 a.m.
Live Oak
7-8 Orchestral Instruments Contest
11:15 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
1320 Main Street
9-10 Organ Contest
11:45 a.m.
First United Methodist Church
1320 Main Street
Young
Artist Organ Contest
1:00 p.m.
Live Oak
9-10 Orchestral Instruments Contest
1:00 p.m.
Cottonwood
9-10
Piano Solo Contest
1:20 p.m.
Dogwood
11-12
Piano Concerto Contest
1:30
Magnolia
11-12
Vocal Contest
2:30 p.m.
Live Oak
11-12 Orchestral Instruments Contest
Karen Wallace, TMTA-SA
Performance Coordinator
Student Affiliate Performance Chairmen:
Jay Whatley, Piano
Vin Richards, Orchestral Instruments
Pat Montalbo, Organ
Lois Landrum, Vocal
HOURLY EVENTS
All sessions are one hour unless otherwise
indicated
7:30 a.m.
Room 2920
Can Someone Tell Me Where to Go?
If this is your first TMTA Convention, and you feel really lost as you browse
the Program Book, you are invited to spend a few minutes with TMTA President
Susan Conner. She will be available to answer your questions, and offer
suggestions for events that might be of interest to you.
8:00 a.m.
Regency
ALFRED SHOWCASE
Core Teaching Literature and the Intermediate Student
Explore piano literature from composers who wrote exceptionally well for late
elementary to late intermediate piano students. Learn how to match the
repertoire to the student.
Presenter: Dr. Jane Magrath
Jane appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishing
8:00 a.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
KEYS TO IMAGINATION SHOWCASE
Studio Makeover: Technology “Addition”
Put on your hard hat and let’s get to work! Learn how to build a successful
studio lab including scheduling and setup, communication with parents, MIDI
basics, recommended software, and matching programs to your method books, page
by page.
Presenter: Michelle Sisler
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Sandalwood AB
TMTA Board and SA Committee Appreciation Brunch
(closed)
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President
Diane Delk, NCTM, Vice President for Student Activities
9:30 a.m.
Arboretum I
Piano Ensemble Reading Clinic: What’s New Out There?
Interested teachers can group sight-read new ensemble compositions from various
publishers. Local associations may find something new for their ensembles.
Complimentary music will be given to participants. A second session will be
presented on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM
9:30 a.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
What’s New and What’s Tried and True in Music Software for Your Piano Studio
Whether a novice or a seasoned user of music software, be up to date with music
software that enhances, motivates, and inspires students. See software that will
reinforce what you teach and add what you don’t have time to teach! Software can
be a teacher’s best friend in realizing student performance success. See what’s
right for you!
Presenter: Peggy Morales
9:30 a.m.
Window Box
Conducting 101
This session will cover basic conducting techniques, useful when leading any
musical ensemble.
Presenter: Rodney Crawford
9:30 a.m.
Willow
Five Secrets to Successful and Fun Recreational Music-Making Piano Classes
This session will highlight five valuable elements for creating a successful and
fun adult group piano program. Teaching techniques, philosophy, and
understanding of the adult learner will be presented in order to ensure student
success and program growth.
Presenter: Autumn Woods Keller
9:30 a.m.
Cedar
Certification Meeting
What is it? Do I need it? How do I get it?
Presider: Nancy Plourde, NCTM ,TMTA
Certification Chairman
11:00 a.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Forward into the Past: The Consemble –
a 21st Century Venue for Intermediate Level Classical Piano Works
Imagine your intermediate- to advanced-level students performing a standard
repertoire piece along with an orchestra – a digital piano orchestra – comprised
of their piano playing peers! Sampled sounds of the state-of-the-art digital
piano provide a compelling setting, enabling our students to enjoy and even
embrace historically significant piano music. Various musicianship skills, which
are rarely addressed, will be explored such as performing with a live orchestra,
dynamically shaping a phrase together, following a conductor, and experiencing
the magic of playing in an orchestral setting.
Presenter: Susan Ogilvy
11:00 a.m.
Window Box
Made in Texas: Honoring Our TMTA Composers
TMTA is fortunate to have so many wonderful members who are published composers.
They add so much to our association, students' education and the way we teach in
our studios. Join TMTA Immediate Past President Sherry Frush, NCTM and
TMTA Director Rick Valentine as they introduce some of these famous friends who
will perform some of their latest compositions!
Presenters: Sherry Frush, NCTM and Rick Valentine
11:00 a.m.
Willow
College Faculty Forum: Keeping Classical Music Alive in the 21st
Century: What is the Teacher’s Role?
Come take part in this lively panel discussion. Panel members sharing
their ideas are:
Dr. Andrew Parr (CFF)
Dr. Ruth Morrow (CFF)
Doyce Edwards (IMTF)
Martha Dudgeon (IMTF chair)
Presider: Dr. Brian Marks, TMTA
College Faculty Forum Chairman
12:30 p.m.
Regency
GENERAL SESSION
Welcome and Introductions
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President
Introductions
Director/Officer Candidates
June Leondar, NCTM, Nominating Committee Chairman
Opening of Ballot Box
Approval of Minutes
Bylaws Presentation
Awards
New Association Charters
Sherry Frush, NCTM, TMTA Immediate Past President
Newly Certified Teachers
Nancy Plourde, NCTM, Chairman
Best of State Presentation
Heather Rathnau, NCTM, Chairman
Teaching Achievement Awards
Cheryl Kendrick, NCTM, Chairman
Presenting in Concert
North Texas Saxophone Quartet
University of North Texas
Histoire du Tango
Astor Piazzola
I.
Bordel 1900
II.
Café 1930
III.
Night Club 1960
IV.
Concert d’aujourd’hui
Joey Resendez, soprano sax
Z Marshall Ignas, alto sax
Chris Dickhaus, tenor sax
Sarah Roberts, baritone sax
Students of Eric Nestler
Young Artist Chamber Music
South Central Division Winner
National Participant
2:00
p.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Using Technology to Create Fun and Motivation for Both Teacher
and Student
Experience how easy it is to enhance your learning environment with very little
equipment. Take away practical ideas and concepts that you can immediately
implement in your teaching. Spark your own creativity as you look ahead to the
future of teaching both group and private piano.
Presenter: Debra L. Perez
2:00 p.m.
Regency
Fresh Classics: Motivating Students while Finding Meaning or Choosing Literature
to Peak Student Interest
Some refreshing classics that also motivate students will be presented along
with teaching suggestions that can be applied to much of the classical teaching
literature. A focus is on teaching to find the meaning in the music for
both student and audience.
Presenter: Dr. Jane Magrath
Jane appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishing
2:00
p.m.
Willow
The Alexander Technique: An Introduction
An introduction (audience participates) to the technique developed by F. M.
Alexander. A learned discipline introduced in the early half of the 20th
century, it is now used by performing musicians and artists worldwide.
This session is limited to 15 attendees and will
be presented again on Saturday. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the
registration desk.
Presenter: Dr. Leslie Spotz
3:30 p.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Julie’s Music Technology Picks!
See the latest in hardware that covers everything from recording your students
to paperless music! Be on the cutting edge with a comprehensive selection of
tried and true and latest and greatest in the world of music technology tools
that are sure to enhance your teaching and your students’ performance!
Presenter: Julie Romeo
3:30 p.m.
Regency
In Black and White: Music for Two Pianos
Carla Davis Cash and Lora Deahl present an evocative program of two-piano works,
featuring Mozart’s Sonata in D, Debussy’s En blanc et noir,
Shostakovich’s Concertino, and Recuerdos, a set of Latin American
dances by William Bolcom.
Presenters: Dr. Lora Deahl and Dr. Carla Davis Cash
3:30 p.m.
Sandalwood AB
What’s Your Policy?
Discussions on how we can run our studios in a professional manner.
Presenter: Marti Dudgeon
TMTA State IMTF Chairman
4:00 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Texas/American Ensemble Program I
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles of Texas/ American Composers.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
4:30 p.m.
Window Box
Certification Tea
All Certified teachers are invited to attend this tea given in their honor.
Nancy Plourde, NCTM, TMTA Certification Director
5:00 p.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
MUSIC EDUCATOR' MARKETPLACE SHOWCASE
No One Ever Called Music Theory Fun…Until Now!
Put a new spin on your music theory instruction with Whirligig games. If you are
looking for a new way to drill music theory concepts for piano, instrumental, or
vocal students in individual or group lessons, plan to attend this showcase. The
games are avail-able at many levels ranging from beginning through advanced.
Participants will gain an understanding of the large variety of theory concepts
that can be drilled using these entertaining new teaching aids.
Presenter: Sally Ritchie
5:00 p.m.
Sandalwood AB
PIANO WELLNESS SHOWCASE
Effective Memory Techniques
Sheila Paige and Vicki Conway will discuss effective ways to memorize using both
Piano Wellness and Developmental Fitness techniques.
Presenters: Sheila Paige and Vicki Conway
5:00 p.m.
Mesquite
Past Presidents’ Dinner and Meeting
Sherry Frush, NCTM, TMTA Immediate Past President presiding
7:30 p.m.
Regency
Guest Artist Concert
Featuring Petronel Malan
“Formidable…dizzying…magical.” These words from New York reviewer Harris
Goldsmith vividly illustrate pianist Petronel Malan’s uniquely captivating
style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy® nominee and gold medalist of
several international piano competitions, Ms. Malan continues to enthrall
audiences worldwide.
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
Following the Concert
Window Box
Welcome Reception
Saturday, June 14
Continuous Events
7:00 a.m.
Pecan, Ponderosa
Piano Practice Rooms open
Ebony, Holly
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Registration open
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Ensemble Rehearsals
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Arboretum I
Ensemble Practice Lab
Pianos provided by Houston Piano Co.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TBA
All Star Festival
Sandy McClenahan, NCTM, TMTA All Star Festival Chairman
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Exhibits Open
Ensemble Pictures
Bette Mayfield Photography
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Keyboard Orchestra Rehearsals
Dellana Cook, NCTM, TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman
2:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Regency Foyer
Silent Auction
Doris Lum, Silent Auction Chair
TMTA Student Affiliate Performance
Competitions
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
8:00 a.m.
Dogwood
Young Artist
Piano Concerto Contest
8:45 a.m.
Cottonwood
11-12 Piano
Solo Contest
9:00 a.m.
Dogwood
Young Artist
Piano Solo Contest
11:00 a.m.
Live Oak
Young Artist
Orchestral Instruments Contest
2:00 p.m.
Magnolia
Young Artist Vocal Contest
Karen Wallace, TMTA-SA
Performance Coordinator
Student Affiliate Performance Chairmen:
Jay Whatley, Piano
Vin Richards, Orchestral Instruments
Lois Landrum, Vocal
HOURLY EVENTS
All sessions are one hour unless otherwise
indicated
7:30 a.m.
Room 2920
Can Someone Tell Me Where to Go?
If this is your first TMTA Convention, and you feel really lost as you browse
the Program Book, you are invited to spend a few minutes with TMTA President
Susan Conner. She will be available to answer your questions, and offer
suggestions for events that might be of interest to you
8:00 a.m.
Regency
PENDER’S SHOWCASE
Developing Lyrical and Virtuosic Playing
The Complete Pianist: Balancing lyricism and virtuosity to effectively develop
both aspects of student performance skills.
Presenter: Robert D. Vandall
Robert appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishing
8:00 a.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
FREDERICK HARRIS SHOWCASE
Introducing Celebration Series Perspectives®
Celebration Series Perspectives®
is a comprehensive and progressive series presenting a kaleidoscopic view of
keyboard music from the Baroque era to the present day. Join renowned pedagogue
Andrew Hisey for the launch of this outstanding new series!
Presenter: Andrew Hisey
8:00 a.m.
Magnolia
Gaining a Competitive Edge with Good Diction
A quick overview of Italian, German, and French diction for singers,
highlighting common diction errors and how to fix them.
Presenter: Lise Uhl
8:00 a.m.
Sandalwood AB
Chamber Music Master Class
Clinician: Cornelia Watkins
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Magnolia
Vocal Master Class
Students from the Performance Vocal Competition will be selected to participate
in this master class.
Clinician: Dr. Deborah Williamson
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Window Box
TMTA Board and SA Committee Appreciation Brunch
(closed)
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President
Diane Delk, NCTM, Vice President for Student Activities
9:30 a.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Are You A Copycat?
This session will deal with issues of copyrights and what is our professional
commitment. Marti will review specific answers about this from a handout from
the MTNA Web site and will ask for experiences from attendees.
Presenter: Marti Dudgeon,
TMTA IMTF Chair
9:30 – 12:00 noon
Regency
Piano Master Class
Piano students from the Houston area from the elementary to lower advanced
levels will be playing in master class for Dr. Jane Magrath.
Clinician: Dr. Jane Magrath
Jane appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishing
11:00 a.m.
Magnolia
See Me Sing!: Technology Tools for the Voice Studio
The Italian bel canto masters were right! Now we can not only hear but
see why. This session will examine the use of various recording methods and
sound analysis programs in the voice studio, correlating what we as teachers
traditionally listen for with what now can be seen. Dr. Allen will demonstrate
ways such programs can enhance learning for us and our X-Box generation
students. No Physics degree required! Helpful hints and sources of
reasonably-priced and free software will be provided.
Presenter: Dr. Sheila Allen
12:30 p.m.
Regency
GENERAL SESSION
Welcome and Introductions
Janelle Schlaudt, NCTM, TMTA President Elect
Member Awards
50 year members
Sherry Frush, NCTM, TMTA Immediate Past President
TMTA Teaching Fellows
Ronald Bennett, NCTM, TMTA Trustee Chair
Guest Speaker Martha Hilley
“The Greatest Day of Your Life Could Be Tomorrow – Don’t Miss It!”
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Sandalwood AB
Chamber Music Reading Session
Bring your instruments and get a hands-on look at some great chamber music. Come
to sight-read music of all levels or just listen. Music will be provided by
Pender’s Music. Open to ALL INSTRUMENTS and voice! Students and teachers are
welcome to attend and read!
Presenter: Danette Schuh
2:00 p.m.
Regency
7 – 8 Winners’ Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions
Karen Wallace, TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers
Association Educational Foundation
2:00 p.m.
Window Box
The More the Merrier: Preparing Four to Six Hands for One Piano
Performance avenues for piano ensembles are increasing each year. Learn valuable
strategies for developing rhythmic precision, creating congruent phrasing and
articulation, adjusting balance, and developing matching stylistic and emotional
interpretation.
Presenter: Robert Vandall
Robert appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishing
2:00 p.m.
Cottonwood
Teaching Strategies for the Special Needs Student in the Private Studio
This interactive presentation will give detailed, specific strategies,
performances of, and teaching demonstrations with children and adults with
special needs. Also included will be hand-outs that include recommended
materials for use with special needs students. Parents of students will be
available for Q & A session following the presentation.
A second session will be presented Sunday at 2:30.Presenter:
Mary Kathryn Archuleta, Artistic Director, Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
2:00 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Texas/American Ensemble Program II
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles of Texas/ American Composers.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay (www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
2:00 p.m.
Willow
The Alexander Technique: An Introduction
(Session 2)
An introduction (audience participates) to the technique developed by F. M.
Alexander. A learned discipline introduced in the early half of the 20th
century, it is now used by performing musicians and artists worldwide.
This session is limited to 15 attendees. A sign-up sheet will be posted at the
registration desk.
Presenter: Dr. Leslie Spotz
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Composers Autograph Party:
HONORING ALL STUDENT AFFILIATES
Students, come to the Exhibit Hall and enjoy popcorn and lemonade as you visit
with your favorite composers in their booths.
3:30 p.m.
Regency
9 – 10 Winners’ Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions and
MTNA/TMTA State Competition Solo Winners
Karen Wallace, TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Chairs
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers
Association Educational Foundation
3:30 p.m.
Arboretum I
Piano Ensemble Reading Clinic: What’s New Out There?
(Session 2)
Interested teachers can group sight-read new ensemble compositions from various
publishers.
Local associations may find something new for their ensembles. Complimentary
music will be given to participants
Presenter: Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM
3:30 p.m.
Window Box
Setting Studio Standards
All private instrument teachers including vocal, instrumental, string and piano
will benefit from examining existing curriculums and standards. This interactive
session will examine what we as private teachers can do to embrace standardizing
our students musical education..
Presenter: Elise Beckett Russell
3:30 p.m.
Magnolia
Ebony and Ivory: Jazz Piano in the 20th Century
This lecture recital will include the performance of “note-for-note”
transcriptions of selections recorded by Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, and George
Shearing. The life and compositional characteristics/style of each composer will
be discussed and then followed by performances of their works.
Presenter: Jessye Whitis
3:30 p.m.
Willow
Teaching Music with the Brain in Mind: What Recent Neurological Research Reveals
about Learning
There is currently an abundance of exciting research regarding the inner
workings of the brain during human learning. Dr. Cash will present some recent
findings that have implications for music learning. She will discuss how results
may validate the use of common teaching practices and also encourage music
teachers to rethink existing pedagogical techniques.
Presenter: Dr. Carla Davis Cash
3:30 p.m.
Sandalwood AB
An Artist Plays and Performs on a Digital Piano? What is the World Coming To?
An inside view of an artist examining, “test driving,” and selecting digital
applications for performances, publications, and students. (With reason(s) he’s
keeping his acoustic grands.)
Presenters: John Hendrickson and Larry Harms
3:30 p.m.
Live Oak
Chamber Music Contest
Paul Boyd, TMTA Chamber Music Chair
4:00 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Texas/American-High School-Young Artist Combination Ensemble Program I
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
5:00 p.m.
Regency
Publication Award Program
Joy Finley, NCTM, TMTA-SA Publication Coordinator
5:00 p.m.
Window Box
HAL LEONARD SHOWCASE
The Music Makes the Difference
Talent plus inspiration equals great music! Join Phillip Keveren and Jennifer
Linn as they present the hottest new music from The Phillip Keveren series and
the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library.
Presenters: Phillip Keveren and Jennifer Linn
6:30 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Texas/American- High School-Young Artist Combination Ensemble Program II and
Presentation of Senior SA Awards
Diane Delk, NCTM, TMTA Vice President for Student Activities
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Tena Hehn, NCTM, TMTA SA Theory Coordinator
Dorothy Kirkpatrick, NCTM, TMTA SA World of Music Coordinator
Patricia Kolaski, NCTM, TMTA SA Senior Award Coordinator
Awards funded by
Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation and Texas Music Teachers Association
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
Silent Auction
Conclusion
Final bidding for Silent Auction will be announced at the conclusion of the
Award Concert.
Following the Award Concert
Window Box
Award Reception
(Invitation only)
Honoring Student Affiliate Senior Award Winners
Sunday, June 15
Continuous Events
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Registration open
7:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Ensemble Rehearsals
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arboretum I
Ensemble Practice Lab
Pianos provided by Houston Piano Co.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pecan, Ponderosa
Piano Practice Rooms open
Ebony, Holly
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Live Oak
All Star Festival
Sandy McClenahan, NCTM, TMTA All Star Festival Chairman
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Keyboard Orchestra Rehearsals
Dellana Cook, NCTM TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Exhibits Open
Ensemble Pictures
Bette Mayfield Photography
HOURLY EVENTS
All sessions are one hour unless otherwise
indicated
8:00 a.m.
Dogwood
PENDER’S NEW ISSUES SHOWCASE
Music to Inspire and Motivate Your Studio!
Join Richard Rejino and pianist Jerry Stephens as they introduce you to the
latest New Issues from all publishers. This exciting Showcase has become a
tradition and a definite "Do Not Miss" at the TMTA Convention.
Presenters: Rick Valentine, Richard Rejino, and Jerry Stephens
9:00 a.m.
Regency
11-12 Winners’ Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions and
MTNA/TMTA State Competition Solo Winners
Karen Wallace, TMTA Student Affiliate Performance
Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Chairs
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers
Association Educational Foundation
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Window Box
Original Composition Workshop
Composing for Students: The View from the Inside
Robert will hear students
perform their compositions and then offer ideas and suggestions that will
inspire them to reach greater levels of composition. A question and answer
period will follow.
Clinician: Robert D. Vandall
Robert appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishing
9:30 a.m.
Cottonwood
How Firm (Yet Flexible!) a Foundation: Building Healthy Technique from the
Ground Up
Technically speaking, beginners can get away with murder while playing in
pentascale and extended pentascale positions. Many run aground when moving into
early intermediate repertoire. This session explores how to teach keyboard
mobility (e.g. the “flexible” foundation) from the very beginning.
Presenter: Dr. Eleanor Elkins
9:30 a.m.
Dogwood
Pianos – What Makes Them Different? One Musician’s Perspective Plus Simple Ways
to Care for your Piano
Having served as a performer/conductor, classroom and private teacher, and
retail music company representative for well over twenty years, Mr. Rice brings
his perspective and experience in music instrument selection and care to today’s
seminar.
Presenter: John R. Rice
Courtesy of the Steinway Dealers of Texas
9:30 a.m.
Sandalwood AB
Innovative, Common-sense Ways to Incorporate Digital Music into Your Studio
Today students “do music” with many digital devices. Learn how to guide them to
faster, more accurate learning and performing with iPods, digital recorders, and
computers. (Don’t worry: we prefer your continued use of your acoustic grand)!
Presenters: Britt Cawthon and Larry Harms
10:30 a.m.
Regency
Young Artist Winners’ Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions and
MTNA/TMTA State Competition Solo Winners
Karen Wallace, TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Chairs
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers
Association Educational Foundation
11:00 a.m.
Dogwood
JABEZ PRESS SHOWCASE
New Works for Late Intermediate and Advanced Piano
Douglas Briley and guest present new advanced and late-intermediate works for
solo piano, as well as new arrangements and transcriptions for hour-handed piano
performers. Come hear your favorite Jabez Press compositions and enter to win a
grand prize valued at over $500.
Presenter: Doug Briley
11:00 a.m.
Sandalwood AB
HOUSTON PIANO COMPANY SHOWCASE
The Latest, The Easiest, The Best
New devices can help, or challenge, a user. See the latest technologies for
improved learning, performance, and a bit of fun! Featuring Roland (digital),
Bechstein (acoustic) and assorted digital recording technologies, PC and Mac.
Presenter: Larry Harms
11:00 a.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Texas/American Ensemble Program III
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
12:00 noon
Regency
Original Composition Recital
First and second place original compositions will be performed. Awards will be
presented to all winners at
the conclusion of the program.
Anna Farish, TMTA-SA Original Composition Coordinator
Dr. Leslie Spotz, MTNA/TMTA Student Composition Competition Chair
12:30 p.m.
Magnolia
Student Affiliate Performance Contest Questions and Answers
Come to this meeting for information on the revised Performance Contest. New
district rules will be discussed and clarified.
Karen Wallace, NCTM, TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator, presiding
1:00 p.m.
Cottonwood
Performance Anxiety in the Developing Pianist: A Study and Panel Discussion
San Antonio area high school students share their insights about performing
under pressure in a panel discussion. Students will talk about their mental and
emotional preparation before competitions and recitals. Parents, teachers and
other students are encouraged to attend and share in the discussion.
Moderator: A. J. Collins-Thompson
1:00 p.m.
Dogwood
From AMB to WTC: Basics of Contrapuntal Playing on the Keyboard
Polyphonic music of the Baroque era is one of the most important areas of a
serious keyboard student’s repertory. How can a student progress smoothly and
logically from the beginning stages to mastery of contrapuntal playing?
Exercises and repertoire from the early years of study all the way to the
masterworks of J.S. Bach will be presented, with suggestions for avoiding common
pitfalls and discouragement with students.
Presenter: Dr. Kiyoshi Tamagawa
1:00 p.m.
Window Box
Finding the Total Musician
Have we become so specialized that we miss the total picture? What is our
function in the total education of our musical students?
Presenter: Martha Hilley
2:00
p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
High School Ensemble Program I
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
2:30 p.m.
Regency
The Passionate Piano
Past TMTA competition winner and scholarship recipient, Mr. Schneider gives a
performance of virtuosic romantic piano repertoire as well as several of his own
works for piano solo. He discusses what his experiences growing up as a TMTA
Student Affiliate member have meant to his career as a performing artist.
Performer: Michael Schneider
2:30 p.m.
Cottonwood
Teaching Strategies for the Special Needs Student in the Private Studio
This interactive presentation will give detailed, specific strategies,
performances of, and teaching demonstrations with children and adults with
special needs. Also included will be hand-outs that include recommended
materials for use with special needs students. Parents of students will be
available for Q & A session following the presentation.
Presenter: Mary Kathryn Archuleta
2:30 p.m.
Dogwood
A New Kind of Listening: Twentieth-Century Compositions for the Elementary-Level
Student
Elementary-level compositions by Emma Lou Diemer, Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee, Ruth
Schonthal, Ursula Mamlok, and Elizabeth Maconchy will be played and discussed,
demonstrating how 20th century compositional techniques may be
taught to beginning students.
Presenter: Dr. Lesley Sisterhen
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Willow
Guitar Master Class
Clinician: Edward Grigassy
Moderator: Andrea Cannon, NCTM, TMTA Chamber Music Chair
2:30 p.m.
Sandalwood AB
Music a la Carte: Music Technology That Satisfies
Traditional, new and newest technology tools that are usable with all
students, in each lesson, with each tune.
Presenter: Larry Harms
4:00 p.m.
Imperial Ballroom
Texas/American Ensemble Program IV
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles
Teresa Crawford, NCTM, TMTA SA Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Sherman Clay
(www.shermanclay.com)
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
4:00
p.m.
Arboretum III, IV, V
Keyboard Orchestra Performance
Students combine their skills and the variety of sounds available through
digital instruments.
Dellana Cook, NCTM TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman
4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Last Call Shopping
Teachers may have a drink on TMTA while shopping the exhibits for the last
chance bargains. Teacher badge required for a free drink.
7:00 p.m.
Regency
GENERAL SESSION
Welcome and Introductions
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President
Commissioned Composer Premiere Performance
Doug Briley, TMTA Commissioning Chair
“Capriccio for Violin and Piano”
by Dr. Robert Nelson
2008 Commissioned Composer
Awards presented by
Music Teachers National Association
and
Texas Music Teachers Association:
Performance Pianos provided by
Forshey Piano Company on behalf of the
Steinway Dealers of Texas
and
Texas Music Teachers Association
New Faculty Recital
Brian Marks, TMTA College Faculty Chair
Memorial of Deceased Members
Roberta Gober, TMTA Vice President of Business Activities
Closing of Ballot Box
Unfinished Business
Bylaws vote
Opening of the Delegate Assembly
Approval of Minutes
New Business
Elect Delegate Director
Elect Nominating Committee Member
Reports and Sharing
Announcement of Election Results
Installation of New Officers and Directors
Adjourn
9:30 p.m.
Window Box
Farewell Reception
Monday, June 11
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cottonwood
Student Affiliate Committee Meeting
Diane Delk, NCTM, Vice President for Student Activities, presiding
Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cottonwood
TMTA/TMTEF Executive Board Meeting
Susan Conner, NCTM, TMTA President, presiding
Newly elected as well as current board members are expected to attend.
5:00 p.m.
Officers' Meeting
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