CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Thursday      June 9^th  

12:00 pm

Registration opens 12:00 – 7:00 pm

Lower Level   MA

1:00 – 6:00pm

Young Artist Competitions     

Instrumental Concerto   1:00 pm              East Room  MA

Piano Solo                      1:20 pm         West Room  MA

Instrumental Solo           1:30 pm             East Room  MA

Vocal Competition         2:40 pm          East Room  MA

Piano Concerto                      4:30 pm                West Room  MA

 June Leondar, NCTM TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator

7:00 pm

First General Session         Crystal Ballroom SG

Welcome       

Sherry Frush, NCTM  TMTA President

            Paul Stewart, NCTM, MTNA President

            Local Greetings

            Recognitions

MTNA Solo Winners Concert

Natalie Syring, TMTA Chairman

Awards are funded by Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation

 General Session Business Meeting

Approval of Minutes

Opening of Ballot Box

Bylaws Revisions Presented

            Announcements         

Open Forum Discussion

All members may voice their opinion in small groups.  Discussion topics range from performance
competitions, student activities, professional ethics, hosting the national conference or a topic you
bring to the group.

Friday           June 10^th  

7:00 am

Registration                                Lower Level MA

Music for Life Committee               Ludwig’s  SG

(closed)

8:00 am

Student Affiliate

Performance Competitions   

11^th-12^th Grade Piano Concerto

Crystal Ballroom SG

Renetta Frisque, TMTA-SA Piano Chairman

June Leondar, NCTM TMTA-SA Performance Chairman

Showcases

Hal Leonard                                  East Room  MA

Great Music = Motivated Learners

Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren, Barbara Kreader, Mona Rejino

From the start, adults want to play rewarding music and enjoy piano study.  They deserve a method that lives up to those expectations.  Great music, superb CD/GM accompaniments and helpful tips combine to make it all happen in The Hal Leonard Piano Library’s Adult Piano Method. 

Yamaha                                       West Room  MA

Music in Education

Dale Mattis

Music In Education (tm) is a classroom general music program. Keyboard-based, MIE provides hands-on, conceptual learning of all the elements of music.  The integrated software/curriculum incorporates the ultimate in classroom management, full grade book functions, and on-board assessment. 

Friday       June 10

8:00 am

Arts Nova Consulting Group  Tech Lab  MA

Marcie and Mark Zinn: Biofeedback:  Doing well by Doing Better, How to work smart instead of hard              

Dr. Zinn will be demonstrating the use of biofeedback equipment, formerly only available to the medical profession, for technique training, which allows teachers to train their own technique.  By using this affordable system, teachers can improve their own technique regimens through biofeedback.

Ensemble Rehearsals                        Stage MA

Naulene Pittman, TMTA-SA Ensemble Coordinator

9:00 am

 Exhibits Open                                    Lower Level  MA

Theory Open Forum                    Ludwig’s SG

Roberta Gober, VPSA       Moderator

Tena Hehn, NCTM Theory Asst. Coordinator and members of the theory committee field questions regarding the theory program.

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

9^th-10^th Grade Vocal Solo                      Alamo SG

Beth Fry, TMTA-SA Vocal Chairman

11^th -12^th  Grade Piano Solo     Bluebonnet SG

Renetta Frisque, TMTA-SA Piano chairman

Dennis Alexander:  Alternative Strategies for the Intermediate Student

West Room MA

Dennis Alexander will focus on ways to motivate, inspire, and keep those intermediate students practicing instead of becoming another sad statistic in the ever growing pool of “I wish I hadn’t quit taking piano lessons!”  He will also share creative ideas for incorporating technology into lessons with this level student.

10:00 am

Composition Master Class with Wynn-Anne Rossi                                       East Room  MA

At the heart of every child is a young Mozart, seeking to find his or her way into self expression.  Come join Wynn-Anne Rossi as she presents innovative techniques for teaching composition in the piano studio.  Her two-hour presentation includes a Master Class with young composers of all levels. 

New Ensemble Reading Clinic Tech Lab, MA

Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM    Moderator

Teachers can group sight read through new ensemble music from various publishers.  Complimentary music is provided to the first twenty attendees.   Celinda Hallbauer moderates this fun and beneficial group.

10:30 am

Elda Nelly Trevino: Piano Music by 20th Century Mexican Composers

West Room MA

Ms. Trevino provides an analysis of the main technical and musical features of piano music by 20th century Mexican composers and how and why this repertoire is an excellent choice for teachers who search for “refreshing” repertoire to enrich their students’ musical training.

11:00 am

Ann Collins: Pre-Jazz Level Skills and Concepts                                     Tech Lab MA
Materials, activities, and resources for preparing students to begin jazz piano study, including the basic aural, improvisational, and theoretical foundations that are essential to jazz piano playing and supportive of comprehensive musical development in any style of music.

11:30 am

Young Artist Winners Concert

                        Crystal Ballroom  SG

June Leondar, NCTM  TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator

Awards are funded by Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation

Pianos are provided by Steinway Piano Gallery      

 Friday     June 10  

1:00 pm

Chamber Music Festival           Quadrangle SG

Dr. Gene Dowdy, Clinician     

Beverly Naismith, NCTM  TMTA Chamber Music Chairman

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

7^th -8^th  Grade Piano Solo                             Bluebonnet SG

9^th -10^th Grade Piano Concerto     Crystal Ballroom

            Renetta Frisque, TMTA-SA Piano Chairman

June Leondar, NCTM TMTA- SA Performance Coordinator

Carolyn True: Pulitzer Prize Winning Composers                                East Room  MA

Do you know the composers who have won Pulitzer prizes for their music?   Can this music be included in your performance and or teaching repertoire?

Gail Smith: Fanny Mendelssohn--It’s her 200^th Birthday!!                      West Room MA

 A variety of Fanny Mendelssohn’s beautiful piano works are secured at the Mendelssohn Archives in Berlin.  Fanny composed a lovely melody the day before she died and that melody is inscribed on her tombstone in Germany.  Gail Smith hand-copied this tune to share with others.   This concert will give the listener a glimpse into the life and music of one of the greatest women composers.

1:30

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

11^th-12^th Grade Vocal Solo                                  Alamo SG

Beth Fry, TMTA-SA Vocal Chairman

June Leondar, NCTM TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator

2:00 pm

World of Music Committee      Ludwig’s SG

(closed)

Marguerite DeBolt, SA coordinator

Cynthia Benson: Why Won't This Student Learn?                                      East Room MA

 Some students pose more of a challenge to our teaching than others.   Dr. Benson will give us practical advice on how to implement changes in our teaching so that our students with challenging behavior WILL learn.

 Certification Session                 Tech Lab MA

Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM

TMTA Certification Director

Information concerning certification policies, programs and procedures. 

2:45 pm

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

Organ Competition: First Presbyterian Church

404 N. Alamo Street

            Janet Dugger, NCTM TMTA-SA Organ Chairman

3:00 pm

World of Music Open Forum    Ludwig’s  SG

Roberta Gober, VPSA moderator

Marguerite DeBolt, SA coordinator and the World of Music Committee answer questions, advise teachers, and assist local associations in implementing the World of Music Program

Shop the Exhibits

Meet the Composers

Composers will be present in publisher’s booths for autographs and pictures. 

3:30 pm

Matthew Kline and Catharine Lysinger: Is There a Doctor in the House?    East Room MA
 Problem-solving principles derived from the social services professions can apply to teaching piano lessons.  These respected teachers will show how certain techniques used in social work can help solve problems in the private piano lesson.

Dr. Paula Thomas-Lee: Pedagogy for the Pre-School Child                           West Room MA

A recent research study analyzed nine early childhood piano methods designed for teaching the beginning 4 to 5 year-old piano student.  Attendees will learn what the research questions were all about (availability, age-appropriate skills such as dance, singing, creating, aural skills, etc.), the criteria for selecting age-appropriate methods and what was recommended.

4:30 pm

Shop the exhibits

Friday     June 10

5:00 pm

Showcases

 Mel Bay Publications, Inc.     East Room MA

Gail Smith:  Improvising Made Easy

This showcase will demonstrate how anyone can learn to improvise.  Suggestions for beginners through advanced students will be given.  Easy applications for improvising will be shown.

Jabez Press                              West Room MA

Doug Briley:  New Compositions, Transcriptions and Arrangements

Hear the latest from Jabez Press and discover their newest materials for your enjoyment.

5:00 pm

TCW Resources                          Tech Lab MA

 Charlene Zundel:  Crank It Up a Notch!

One of the three Cranky Women dishes up creative and fun ways to reinforce concepts…..games!  Use these products with any method or teaching styles. Your studio will never be the same.

6:00 pm

Second General Session                   Stage MA
Teacher of the Year Recognition  

Shirley Anderson, NCTM  TMTA Teacher Recognition Chair

Recognition of:

Director Candidates

                        50 year Members

                        MTNA Fellows

                        MTNA Leaders and Honors

                        Fargason family

Sherry Frush,  NCTM TMTA President

Newly Certified Members

Elizabeth Gutierrez,NCTM  TMTA Certification Chairman

Jo Ann Dunn Fargason Memorial Concert

featuring student winners of the MTNA/TMTA Performance Competitions

and the Houston School of Visual and Performing Arts Orchestra conducted by Dr. Clifton Evans           

Awards are funded by  Texas Music Teachers Association, Fargason Fund  and Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation. 

Saturday      June 11

8:00 am

Ensemble Rehearsals                        Stage MA

Naulene Pittman, TMTA-SA Ensemble Coordinator

Keyboard Orchestra                  Ludwig’s SG

Susan Ogilvy, TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman

Keyboards provided by Alamo Music

Showcases
Brook Mays Print Music       East Room MA

Jennifer Linn:  The Hal Leonard/ Schirmer Performance Editions:  A Classical Series for the 21st Century

Classical piano literature is an integral part of everyone’s piano study.  Beautiful engravings and covers, faithfully accurate scores, CD recordings and thoughtful commentaries by the editors make these books and CDs a “must have’ for every study.  Featured will be Bach, Clementi, Burgmüller, and Chopin books.  

Jazz Kids                                  West Room MA

Willie Myette:  Jazz Improvisation in easy steps with Jazz Kids

Catchy melodies and guided curriculum makes Jazz Kids a hit with students of all ages.  Your students can play jazz and these step-by-step books show you how.

8:30 am

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

9^th-10^th Grade Piano Solo                          Bluebonnet SG

            Renetta Frisque, TMTA-SA Piano Chairman

7^th -8^th Grade Instrumental Solo                    Alamo SG

            Janet Dugger, NCTM  TMTA-SA Orchestral Chair

June Leondar, NCTM  TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator

9:00 am

Certification Testing               Quadrangle  SG

(closed)

Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM    TMTA Certification Director

Composition Recital I      Crystal Ballroom SG

Allison Schmidt, TMTA-SA Composition Coordinator

Cathrine Tetreault , NCTM     TMTA/ MTNA Composition Chairman

9:00 am

Dennis Alexander: Discovering the Keys to Stylistic Mastery                        West Room MA
This two-hour workshop covers techniques to help beginning through late intermediate level students play more artistically and stylistically.  Artistic concepts, many music examples and use of body gestures will be incorporated to give teachers concrete ideas to share with their students.  

 Debra Perez: Technology and the Art of Teaching                           Tech Lab MA
 Proven pedagogical techniques and philosophies are enhanced by current technology.  Ms. Perez will demonstrate how digital pianos, learning theories; music software and teaching philosophies can be integrated to build a strong musical foundation.

Session will be repeated at 2:30 pm.

Saturday      June 11

10:00 am

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

9^th-10^th Grade Instrumental                    Alamo  SG

Janet Dugger, NCTM  TMTA-SA Orchestral Chairman

June Leondar, NCTM  TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator

Larry Harms and Britt Cawthon: Preparing Student Church Musicians – with a little help from technology                         Tech Lab  MA
Explore exciting ways to develop essential church music skills.  Highlights include:  improving reading skills, playing from lead sheets (FAKE books), new issues of church keyboard “music + disk,” rehearsing “over the internet” and the organ, synthesizer- and piano techniques. 

Session will be repeated at 3:30 pm

10:30 am

Composition Awards       Crystal Ballroom SG

Awards are funded by Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation

Jane Abbot-Kirk: Efficient Practice Strategies

                                                   East Room MA

Develop “smart” practice habits by analyzing physical movements, the importance of linking mental and physical organization of those movements and on strategies that lead to maximum physical freedom.  The end result is the opening of new and more immediate interpretive horizons and the accompanying motivational reinforcement.

11:00 am

Composition Recital II       Crystal Ballroom SG

Allison Schmidt, TMTA SA Coordinator

Cathrine Tetreault, NCTM  TMTA- MTNA Chairman

Julie Romeo: Latest Developments in Music Technology                                   Tech Lab MA

New software covering notation, theory, ear training, scanning, music history.  

11:30 pm

Richard Rejino:  Dissonance to Harmony: Working Together to Preserve the Relationship Between Piano Teachers and the Local Music Dealer               West Room MA
Teachers and Local Music Dealers have always aspired to share a mutually beneficial relationship. However, changing times have created a “Dissonance” in that relationship. Learn how MTNA and the Retail Print Music Dealers Association have worked together to launch the “Teacher/Dealer Outreach Initiative”, and how you and your association can benefit. Harmonious relationships come from listening to each other.  Come join the dialogue!

12:15 pm

Student Affiliate Performance Competitions

11^th-12^th Instrumental                         Alamo SG

Janet Dugger, NCTM  TMTA-SA Orchestral Chairman

June Leondar, NCTM   TMTA SA Performance Coordinator

1:00 pm

Chamber Music Festival