Collegiate Conference

As college chapters chair, I am delighted to report that the 2011 Conference of Texas Collegiate Chapters enjoyed outstanding support and participation. It featured Dr. Jane Magrath—noted teacher, editor, and author of the Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature—in a master-masterclass. Student chapter participants taught beginner and intermediate piano students and then worked with Dr. Magrath in honing their teaching techniques. Chapter members also presented twenty-minute workshops introducing various topics including working with shy students, creating narratives for classical music, and group teaching. The sessions enjoyed standing-room only attendance by student chapter members, college faculty, and independent music teachers.

Looking ahead to 2012, planning is in full swing for the next conference. Dr. Scott Donald is scheduled to discuss and workshop ideas for effective pre-collegiate group teaching. Dr. Donald currently teaches at the Orpheus Academy of Music in Austin and previously served as the Director of the New School for Music Study in Kingston, NJ. Mark your calendar now for the Sunday afternoon conference on June 17, 2012. In addition to Dr. Donald’s participation, we are inviting proposals for student participation. Suggested formats include (but are not limited to):

·     Paper presentation on a pedagogical or academic topic
·     Lecture-recital

Presentations are 20 minutes in length with 10 additional minutes for questions.

Prepare the following items for submission online here:
·     Session title
·     Abstract no longer than 250 words
·     Brief session description no longer than 50 words
·     A/V requirements (e.g. projector, piano, etc.)
·     35-word biography of the presenter(s)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email collegestudentfaculty_PLEASEvREMOVE_ Ατ _THISvSPAM-FIGHTING_tmta_TEXTvPLEASE_.org
Show Email Link or by phone (210-458-5331). I will be happy to talk with you about this exciting event.

Sincerely,

Dr. Courtney Crappell, NCTM
TMTA Collegiate Chapters Chair

Collegiate Conference Proposal