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Thursday, June 7
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Move in Pianos and Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon Jonsson
Student Affiliate Committee Meeting
Diane Delk, NCTM Vice President for Student Activities, presiding
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jonsson
TMTA/TMTEF Executive Board Meeting
Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President, presiding
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Committee Meetings
TMTA/TMTEF Trustees
Innovation A
Performance Committee Carter
Ensemble Committee Enterprise Ballroom 7 & 8
Steering Committee
Jonsson
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lower
Level
Registration opens
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Lady Bird, McKee, Vandergriff, McCombs
Practice Rooms open
7:00 p.m.
Innovations CD
First General Session
Welcome
Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President, presiding
Opening of Convention
Janelle Schlaudt, NCTM President-Elect
Program: Schola Lite presenting:
“Plan B: Improvisation.”
Directed by Dr. C. L. Bass
(Schola Lite is an ensemble of Schola Cantorum
of Texas, Inc., Dr. Donald L. Bailey, Director).
Approval of Minutes
Opening of Ballot Box
Bylaws revision presented
Introductions
50 year Members
Sherry Frush, NCTM TMTA Immediate Past
President
Newly Certified Teachers
Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM Chairman
Best of State Presentation
Heather Rathnau, Chairman
Teaching Achievement Awards
Cheryl Kendrick, NCTM Chairman
9:00 p.m. Innovation A
Welcome Reception
Friday, June 8
Continuous Events
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lower Level
Registration
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Ensemble Rehearsals
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Made in Texas
Exhibits
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Film Makers
Ensemble Practice Lab
Pianos provided by Grand Staff Piano Center
Ensemble Pictures
Bette Mayfield Photography
Chamber Music Festival Events Hobby
TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Competitions
Pianos provided by Steinway Hall – Dallas
8:00 a.m. Innovations CD
9th – 10th Grade Piano Concerto
8:30 a.m. Innovation A
7th – 8th Grade Piano Solo
9:15 a.m. Cattle Barons
11th – 12th Grade Instrumental
9:30 a.m. Wildcatters
9th – 10th Grade Vocal
10:00 a.m. Cattle Barons
9th – 10th Grade Instrumental
1:00 p.m. Wildcatters
7th – 8th Grade Vocal
1:00 p.m. Innovation A
9th – 10th Grade Piano Solo
1:00 p.m. Cattle Barons
7th – 8th Grade Instrumental
1:30 p.m. Innovations CD
11th – 12th Grade Piano Concerto
4:00 p.m. TBA
9th – 10 th Grade Organ
Student Affiliate Performance Chairmen:
Renetta Frisque, piano
Beth Fry, vocal
Jay Whatley, instrumental
Janet Dugger, organ
June Leondar, NCTM TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator
8:00 a.m. Glasscock
“Selected Works for Piano Solo and Chamber Ensemble by Chen Yi”
A multi-cultural analysis for Chen Yi’s piano music and chamber music.
Presenter: Yum Yang
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Maverick
Martha Mier PEDAGOGY SESSION I
“Diamonds in the Rough: Working with the Elementary Student”
Every piano student is capable of sparkling like a diamond, if polished
with care. Martha will focus on
the importance of the first year of piano study, and will suggest solutions for
the problems encountered by
the beginning piano student.
Martha appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishers
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hobby
TMTA Instrumental Ideas: Brainstorming and Discussion or “What? You don’t
teach piano?!?”
This session is geared for teachers of all instruments other than
piano. Vocal teachers are welcome
too. Here is your opportunity to voice opinions, ideas and concerns unique to
the non-piano teacher in
TMTA. Discussion topics will include ideas for new events, recruiting new
members, etc. All ideas
generated at the session will be presented to the TMTA Board. Join us and let
your voice be heard!
Andrea Cannon, NCTM TMTA Chamber Music Chairman and Danette Schuh, Assistant
Chairman
9:30 a.m. Glasscock
“Piano Technique and Musicality in Pictures, Toys and Stories”
A demonstration of various objects which help to explain to the students
different technical and musical
issues. Along with some unusual pictures, the material objects make process of
learning much more
entertaining and memorable.
Presenter: Dr. Rozalie Levant
10:00 am Jonsson
Certification Session "What's
a Nationally-Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)? How Do I
Become One?"
Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM TMTA Certification Director
11:00 a.m. Maverick
SHOWCASE: "Are We Having Fun Yet?
Valuable Tips for Teaching Adults
Sponsored by Hal Leonard Corporation
Presenters: Fred Kern & Mona Rejino
12:30 p.m. Maverick
General Session
Welcome Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President
Introductions
Charter Presentations
Sherry Frush, NCTM Immediate Past President
Tarleton State University
Edgecliff Music Teachers Association
Program: Dr. Robert Duke “Eleven Years of Piano and I Can’t Get a Date.”
2:00 p.m. Glasscock
“Nancy Galbraith and her Piano Sonata No. 1”
Lecture-Recital on the Piano Sonata by American composer Nancy
Galbraith.
Presenter: Dr. Leslie Spotz
2:00 p.m. Hobby
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 provided by Pender’s Music. Open to
ALL INSTRUMENTS and
voice! Students are welcome to attend and read too!
Moderators: Andrea Cannon, NCTM and Danette Schuh TMTA Chamber Music Chairmen
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maverick
Martha Mier PEDAGOGY SESSION II
“Teaching the Necessities”
A well-rounded piano student must master necessary skills in order to
develop good musicianship.
Martha will present ways to motivate students to learn keyboard skills and
theory in a fun way.
Martha appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishers
3:30 p.m. Glasscock
“Cultivating the Well-Prepared Piano Student”
Early Childhood Music and Movement classes can provide the
developmentally appropriate experiences
that help children grow and develop into successful piano students. This
lecture/participatory session will
discuss the rationale and give practical suggestions for including music and
movement classes in the
piano teacher’s studio.
Presenter: Amy Rucker
4:00 p.m. Cattle Barons
“Improvisation for the Classical Musician”
Brian will present some clear and basic principles to help a
classically trained player learn to improvise
in the traditional style.
Presenter: Brian Chung
4:00 p.m.
Presidential Suite
Certification Tea
All Certified teachers are invited to attend this tea given in their honor.
Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM TMTA Certification Director
4:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Opening Flag Ceremony
Boy Scout Troop # 4 from Grapevine, Texas
Texas/American Ensemble Program I
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles of Texas/American Composers.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc.
5:00 p.m. Maverick
SHOWCASE: That's Jazz!
How Traditional Teachers Can Incorporate Jazz Into the Lesson
Sponsored byNeil A. Kjos Company
Presenter: Bradley Sowash
5:00 p.m. Glasscock
SHOWCASE: Keeping Up with your Techno-Wizard
Students:
Let’s face it, students use more technology than we. Here are ways to keep up
with them, use their latest
devices, while guiding them to greater musical skill.
Sponsored by Houston Piano Copany
Presenter: Larry Harms, Director of Educational Sales
7:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 7 & 8
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.
Director: Dr. Clifton Evans
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey MTNA/TMTA Performance Competitions Chairs
Pianos provided by Steinway Hall – Dallas
Concert sponsored by Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation and Texas
Music Teachers
Association
9:00 p.m. Innovations A
Fargason Reception
Special guests: MTNA Winners, Orchestra, and Convention Presenters.
Saturday, June 9
Continuous Events
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lower Level
Registration
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom1 & 2
Ensemble Rehearsals
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hobby
All Star Festival
Sandy McClenahan, NCTM TMTA All Star Festival Chairman
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wildcatters
Chamber Music Festival
Andrea Cannon, NCTM TMTA Chamber Music Chairman
TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Competitions
Pianos provided by Steinway Hall – Dallas
8:15 a.m. Innovations CD
Young Artist Piano Concerto
8:30 a.m. Innovation A
11th – 12th Grade Piano Solo
8:45 a.m. Enterprise Ballroom 7 & 8
Young Artist Instrumental Solos
9:00 a.m. Innovations CD
Young Artist Piano Solo
10:00 a.m. Enterprise Ballroom 7 & 8
Young Artist Instrumental Concerto
1:30 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 7 & 8
Young Artist Vocal Solo
Student Affiliate Performance Chairman:
Renetta Frisque, piano
Beth Fry, vocal
Jay Whatley, instrumental
June Leondar, NCTM TMTA-SA Performance Coordinator
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Made in Texas
Exhibits
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Film Makers
Ensemble Practice Lab
Pianos provided by Grand Staff Piano Center
Ensemble Pictures
Bette Mayfield Photography
8:00 a.m. Glasscock
SHOWCASE: Introducing Christopher Norton Connections™ for Piano
Join internationally renowned composer Christopher Norton for the launch
of his new eight-volume series
of original contemporary pieces. If you’re looking for a sound
pedagogical supplement or alternative to
classical piano literature, then you won’t want to miss this showcase!
Sponsored by Frederick Harris Music
Presenter: Christopher Norton
8:00 a.m. Maverick
SHOWCASE: Making Every Student a Premier Performer
Explore music that will make your students shine whether playing on the recital
stage or for family and
friends in informal settings. Teaching ideas will be presented to aid the
student with efficient learning
and effective performance.
Sponsored by Pender’s Music Company
Presenter: Martha Mier
8:00 a.m. Wildcatters
Guitar Workshop – Guitar Group Class
Clinician:
Mitchell Weverka
8:00 a.m. Developer
Piano Hero: Can practicing piano be as fun as practicing video games?
There is a video game called “Guitar Hero” that is all the rage among
kids today. In this session you will
learn about music technology that gives piano practice and performance this same
appeal and will soon
have your students spending hours at the piano to improve their score.
Presenter: Britt Cawthon
9:00 a.m. TBA
Certification Testing (closed)
Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM TMTA Certification Director
9:00 a.m. Film Makers
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.
Presenter: Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM
9:00 a.m. Developers
Computer Software Connections for the Piano Studio
Come and see a quick overview of favorites and new programs sure to
please both student and
teacher. Besides a software update for piano studios, we’ll also discuss
applications and explore the
possibilities of how to get the most benefits of music software in a piano
performance lesson.
Presenter: Peggy Morales
9:00 a.m. Carter
World of Music Committee (closed)
Dorothy Kirkpatrick, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate World of Music Coordinator,
presiding
9:00 a.m. Wildcatters
Guitar Master Class
Moderator: Andrea Cannon, NCTM TMTA Guitar Clinic Chairman
Clinician: Mitchell
Weverka
9:15 a.m. Maverick
Vocal Master Class
Students will be selected from the MTNA/TMTA Vocal Competition winners, and
from the TMTA Student
Affiliate Vocal Performance winners.
Moderators: Beth Fry, TMTA Student Affiliate Vocal Performance Chairman and
Lois Landrum,
Assistant Chairman
Clinician: Donna Cox, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
9:30 a.m. Glasscock
“Classic Ragtime Piano Music, Its characteristics, sources, and influences."
Using piano performance examples and power point images, the session
will briefly explore Classic
Ragtime's historical and sociological contest, its forms and rhythms, the
influence of band music,
dances of the time, and the banjo as well as Ragtime's influence on music
composition that followed in
the 20th century.
Presenter: Paul Stewart, NCTM MTNA Immediate Past President
9:30 a.m.
Cattle Barons
“Neglected Masters of the Piano Etude: Stephen Heller and J.B. CramerTeachers
looking for quality preparatory material prior to assigning the etudes of Chopin
and Liszt should consider the
musically attractive etudes of Heller and Cramer.
Presenter: Dr. Brian Marks
10:00 a.m. Developer
Just Me, One Digital Piano and a group of Recreational Music Makers!
Come participate in a sample lesson for adult beginners, and experience
first hand the joy of teaching
and learning in this rewarding environment. This session will provide the
information and ideas needed
to incorporate this great group of learners into your studio.
Presenter: Debra Perez
10:00 a.m. Carter
World of Music Session: Introducing our “New Look”
Join the committee in previewing the updated World of Music Books.
Dorothy Kirkpatrick, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate World of Music Coordinator,
presiding
10:00 a.m. Jonsson
Theory Committee Meeting (closed)
Tena Hehn, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Theory Coordinator, presiding
11:00 a.m. Developer
Technology and Performance: Giving your students essential tools for
performance in the 21st
Century
This session will look into opportunities we have in creating fearless
and fantastic performers and
performances – with a little help from technology.
Presenter: Michael Stegner
11:00 a.m. Maverick
SHOWCASE: Primo and Secondo Teaching Piano
Duets
Examine strategies for using duets to teach musical concepts and motivate
students. The session also
will explore new piano-duet music in a variety of styles.
Sponsored by Alfred Publishers
Presenter: Victoria McArthur
12:30 a.m. Maverick
General Session
Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President presiding
Welcome
Introductions
TMTA Teaching Fellow
Ronald Bennett, NCTM TMTA Trustee
Chairman
Program: Brian Chung “How to Change the Future of Music Making”
1:00 p.m. Innovations CD
9th – 10th Grade Winners Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions
and MTNA/TMTA
State Competition Solo Winners
June Leondar, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Chairmen
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers Association Educational Foundation
Competition and Performance pianos provided by Steinway & Sons – Dallas
2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Maverick Foyer
Silent Auction
Come view and bid on items given by TMTA members, exhibitors, and friends.
Proceeds will go to the
Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation.
Doris Lum TMTA Development Chairman
2:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Texas/American Ensemble Program II
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles of Texas/American Composers.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc.
2:00 p.m. Glasscock
“Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness”
Music education research on teacher effectiveness will be summarized.
The presenter will propose
concrete and quantifiable ways in which music teachers may evaluate and improve
their own teaching.
Videotaped group and private lessons will be shown as “case studies” to
demonstrate how teaching
effectiveness in student teachers may be analyzed.
Presenter: Lesley Sisterhen
2:00 p.m. Wildcatters
Chamber Music Master Class
Andrea Cannon, NCTM TMTA Chamber Music Chairman
Danette Schuh, assistant chairman
Clinician: Nicolette Solomon
2:00 p.m. Developer Title
to be sent
A tutorial program created to help students through the internet.
Presenter: Kevin Richmond
2:00 p.m. Innovation A
“13 Preludes Op. 32 by Sergei Rachmaninoff”
This complete performance of the 13 Preludes, Op. 32 will be introduced
with a brief but entertaining
look at Rachmaninoff’s performance activities in the State of Texas.
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Saxon
2:30 p.m. Maverick
Organ Clinic: The 21st Century Organist
An overview of skills and tools needed for church musicians—organ,
piano, keyboard adaptation from
piano to organ and vice versa. Collaborative guidelines for accompanying
congregations, choirs,
vocalists and instrumentalists.
Clinician: Larry McCain
3:00 p.m.
Developer
Life After the Cassette Recorder, Part 2
Come and learn about the new and easy options available to record you
and your students. See
recorders small enough to fit in yor pocket! If you want to be able to record
lessons, auditions,
rehearsals and performances with ease, this session is for you.
Presenter: Julie Romeo
3:30 p.m. Glasscock
“Working With the Fast-Lane Family”
This session will provide creative ideas by which the teacher can help
their families include music in their
highly active lifestyles.
Presenters: Roy and Karen Austin
3:30 p.m. Innovations CD
“Duo Piano Music of the Americas: Piazzolla, Guastavino, and Gershwin”
This session will consist of performances of each piece and brief
commentary about the composers,
their background and the uniqueness of each piece.
Presenters: Dr. Brad Beckman and Dr. Carolyn True, NCTM (duo-pianos)
3:30 p.m. Innovation A
7th – 8th Grade Winners Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions
and MTNA/TMTA
State Competition Solo Winners
June Leondar, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Coordinator
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers Association Educational Foundation
Competition and Performance pianos provided by Steinway & Sons – Dallas
3:30 p.m. – 5:00
p.m. Made In Texas
Composers Autograph Party: Honoring All Student Affiliates
Come to the Exhibit Hall and visit your favorite composers in their
booths.
4:00 p.m. Developer
Did you say a piano won the MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award?
Discover new ways to listen, learn, teach, study, create and enjoy music
with the Yamaha Mark IV
Disklavier grand piano. This 21st century pedagogical tool is the
ultimate collaboration of tradition and
technology.
Presenter: Gary Mingus
4:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. Maverick
Keyboard Orchestra Rehearsals
Susan Ogilvy TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman
Pianos provided by Grand Staff Piano Center
5:00 p.m. Wildcatters
Chamber Music Contest
Paul Boyd, TMTA Chamber Music Contest Chairman
5:00 p.m. Carter
Publication Awards
Joy Finley, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Publication Coordinator
5:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Texas/American-High School-Young Artist Combination Ensemble Program I
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc
5:00 p.m. Innovations CD
SHOWCASE: New Compositions, Transcriptions, and Arrangements for Solo and
Two Piano
Guest performer Jonathan Dirrim joins composer Douglas Briley in presenting new
late intermediate to
advanced piano repertoire. The showcase will feature new compositions for solo
piano, as well as new
arrangements and transcriptions for four-handed piano performers.
Sponsored by Jabez Press, LLC
Presenter: Doug Briley and Jonathan Dirrim
7:30 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Texas/American-High School-Young Artist Combination Ensemble Program II and
Presentation of Senior Awards
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Diane Delk, NCTM TMTA Vice President of Student Activities
Presentation of Ensemble Awards
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Presentation of Theory Awards
Tena Hehn, NCTM Theory Coordinator
Presentation of World of Music Awards
Dorothy Kirkpatrick, NCTM World of Music Coordinator
Presentation of Senior Awards
Glenda Lanier, NCTM Student Recognition Coordinator
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation and Texas Music
Teachers
Association
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc.
9:00 p.m.
Innovation A
Award Reception
(Invitation only)
Honoring Student Affiliate Senior Award winners
Sponsored in part by Bette Mayfield Photography
Sunday, June 10
Continuous Events
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lower Level
Registration
7:00
a.m. Wildcatters
Steering Committee Breakfast and Meeting
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Enterprise Ballroom1 & 2
Ensemble Rehearsals
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Film Makers
Ensemble Practice Lab
Pianos provided by Grand Staff Piano Center
Ensemble Pictures
Bette Mayfield Photography
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hobby
All Star Festival
Sandy McClenahan, NCTM TMTA All Star Festival Chairman
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Maverick
Keyboard Orchestra
Susan Ogilvy, TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman
Piano provided by Grand Staff Piano Center
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Made in Texas
Exhibits
8:00 a.m. Glasscock
SHOWCASE : Jazz Secrets - The Key To Your Studio
Reading music is important, but do you want to improvise, create and
understand music on a deeper
level? This showcase will demonstrate how the new JazzKids Online Learning
System will transform your students and yourself into improvisors.
Sponsored by Jazz Edge
Presenter: Willie Myette
8:00 a.m. Innovations A
SHOWCASE: Energize Your Studio With New
Repertoire!
Sponsored by Pender’s Music Co.
Presenters:
Richard Rejino and Jerry Stephens
8:00 a.m. Carter
College Faculty Forum
Dr. Carolyn True, NCTM College Faculty Forum Chairman
Kenneth Thompson, Independent Music Teachers Forum Chairman
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Innovation A
Victoria McArthur PEDAGOGY SESSION I
“The Art of Practicing”
What do teachers say about how they teach practicing? What do students
say about how they practice?
How can teachers help students practice more efficiently and effectively?
Victoria appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishers
9:00 a.m. Innovations CD
11th – 12th Grade Winners Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions
and MTNA/TMTA
State Competition Solo Winners
June Leondar, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Chairmen
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers Association Educational Foundation
Competition and Performance pianos provided by Steinway & Sons – Dallas
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Wildcatters
Appreciation Brunch (Invitation
only)
Honoring TMTA Board and Chairmen, and Student Affiliate Coordinators and
Committee.
Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President
Diane Delk, NCTM Vice President for Student Activities
9:30 a.m. Glasscock
“Dominance Profiles & Learning Styles”
Discover how the variety of left and right dominances affects learning
styles and what is functional or
limited under stress. Discover your own dominance profile and learn how this
can enhance teaching
effectiveness.
Presenter: Vicki Conway
9:30 a.m. Cattle Barons
“What Can Science Tell Us About Sight Reading?”
Scientific studies have revealed a wealth of information regarding the
visual habits that contribute to
good sight reading. This presentation will distill information from articles
and research and present it in a
concise and friendly format. It will encourage a greater emphasis on sight
reading in piano lessons and
hopefully will result in some lively discussions regarding the traditional
methods by which sight reading
has been taught
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Saxon
10:00 a.m. Jonsson
Theory Session: “Ask me anything you want to know…….about Theory.
Tena Hehn, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Theory Coordinator, presiding
11:00 a.m. Innovation A
Composition Clinic: “Exploring the Creative Process through Music
Composition and
Improvisation.”
Composition is the act of making a unified and organized structure.
This often requires reflection. On
the other hand, improvisation is completely spontaneous. Unity and organization
may be secondary in
importance. The differences and similarities between composition and
improvisation provide a rich
dichotomy that gives life and tension to much music.
Clinician: Dr. John Sharpley
11:00 a.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Texas/American Ensemble Program III
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles of Texas/American Composers.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc.
11:00 a.m. Innovations CD
Young Artists Winners Recital
Featuring first and second place winners of TMTA-SA Performance competitions
and MTNA/TMTA
State Competition Solo Winners
June Leondar, NCTM TMTA Student Affiliate Performance Coordinator
Alicia Shirley and Thu Carey, MTNA/TMTA Performance Competition Chairmen
Awards funded by Texas Music Teachers Association Educational Foundation
Competition and performance pianos provided by Steinway & Sons – Dallas
11:00 a.m. Glasscock
SHOWCASE: Octaves and Staccatos
Sponsored by Piano Wellness Seminar/Developmental Fitness
Presenter: Sheila Page
12:30 p.m. Wildcatters
Past President’s Luncheon
Sherry Frush, NCTM TMTA Immediate Past President, presiding
Sponsored in part by Sharon T. Callahan
1:00 p.m. Cattle Barons
“Getting Positive Media Coverage – The Inside Scoop”
Jeff is a Dallas TV Reporter who believes in combining learning with
laughter. His fun, interactive,
information-packed talk includes tips on stories the media will love, best times
for news coverage, successful press releases, and how to keep reporters coming
back for more.
Presenter: Jeff Crilley
1:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
High School Ensemble Program I
TMTA Student Affiliates present High School and Post 12th Grade
Ensembles
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc
1:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 7 & 8
Original Composition Award Recital
First and second place winning original composition will be performed.
Awards will be presented to all
winners at the conclusion of the program.
Toni Zavatson, TMTA Student Affiliate Original Composition Coordinator,
presiding.
Awards given by Texas Music Teachers Association Educational Foundation
Sponsored in part by Metroplex MTA
1:00 p.m. Innovation A
“Baroque and Classical Forms Combine in Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 109”
A discussion of one of Beethoven’s five late piano sonatas with a focus
on Baroque and Classical
elements the composer uses in his mature style. The discussion will be followed
by a performance of the
sonata.
Presenter: Dr. Kasandra Keeling
2:00 p.m. Glasscock
“Teaching Dyslexic Instrumental Musicians: The Difficulty is All In Your Mind”
Discussion on myths and truths about dyslexia-how to adjust music
teaching strategies for dyslexic
students and make accommodations. Focused for instrumental music, but could be
useful to all!
Presenter: Jeremy Polk
2:00 p.m. Carter
IMTF Session: If you build it, will they come?
Adventures in starting a community arts school.
Kenneth Thompson, TMTA Independent Music Teachers Forum Chairman, presiding
2:00 p.m. Jonsson
Local Association President’s Caucus
Sharing time among the presidents
Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President, presiding
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Innovation A
Victoria McArthur PEDAGOGY SESSION II
Student Learning Styles and Temperaments
Should students with different learning styles and temperaments be
taught the same way? What if the
student and teacher have different learning styles? How can teachers identify
specific learnig styles and
structure an effective piano lesson?
Victoria appears as a courtesy of Alfred Publishers
3:00 p.m. Enterprise Ballroom 1 & 2
Texas/American Ensemble Program IV
TMTA Student Affiliates present Ensembles of Texas/American Composers.
Teresa Crawford, NCTM Ensemble Coordinator
Pianos provided by Dallas Piano Warehouse
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc.
3:00 p.m. Innovations CD
“It Takes Two to Tango: Piano Duets and Duos of Latin America.”
This lecture recital introduces a lesser-known body of piano duo and
duet repertoire stemming from the
Latin American musical tradition, most of which has been largely neglected and,
to some pianists,
remains unknown.
Presenters: Elizabeth Gutierrez, NCTM and Kevin Richmond
4:00 p.m. Maverick
Keyboard Orchestra Concert
Students combine their skills and the variety of sounds available through
digital instruments to create
astonishing musical performances.
Susan Ogilvy TMTA Keyboard Orchestra Chairman, presiding
Pianos provided by Grand Staff Piano Center
4:00 p.m. Film Makers
Last Call Shopping
Teachers may have a drink on TMTA while shopping the exhibits for the last
chance bargains.
Teacher badge required for free drink.
Sponsored in part by Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM
7:00 p.m. Innovations CD
General Session
Welcome Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President presiding
Commissioned Composer Concert
PIANO SUITE NO.3: 'THE LONE STAR'
1. Square Dance
2. Blues
3. 'La Pastora'
4. Variations on 'The Old Chisholm Trail'
5. Fantasy Interlude
6. Round Dance
Dr. John Sharpley, Texas Music
Teachers Association 2007 Commissioned Composer
Doug Briley, TMTA Commissioned Composer Chairman.
Awards presented by Music Teachers National Association and Texas Music Teachers
Association
Piano provided by Steinway Hall – Dallas
Recordings made by DNS Records, Inc.
Introductions
Memorial of Deceased Members
Roberta Gober, TMTA Vice-President of Business
Activities
Closing of the Ballot Box
By-laws Vote
New College Faculty Concert
Dr. Carolyn True, NCTM TMTA College Faculty Forum Chairman, presiding
8:30 p.m.
Delegate Assembly
Election of Delegate Director
Election of Nominating Committee Member
Election Results
Delegate Reports
10:00 p.m. Innovation A
Farewell Reception
Monday, June 11
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon Jonsson
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. Jonsson
TMTA/TMTEF Executive Board Meeting
Susan Conner, NCTM TMTA President, presiding
Newly elected as well as current bard members are expected to attend.
5:00 p.m.
Officers Meeting
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