Saturday, April 2, 2016
Pedagogy Saturday
Advanced Piano/Teaching Artistry
Advanced Pianism Is More Than Winning Competitions
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Advanced Pianism Isn’t What It Used To Be
- Robert Duke, Robert Weirich
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Finding Your Voice
- Sarah Grunstein, Marian Hahn, John O’Conor, John Owings
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Game Of Tones—Orchestrating At The Piano
- Koji Attwood, Anne Epperson, Jerome Lowenthal, Peter Takacs
1:00–2:00 p.m.
The School of Your Dreams
- Robert Duke, Catherine Kautsky, Ursula Oppens, Mark Wait
2:15–3:15 p.m.
With Apologies To Gary Graffman, Should I Really Be Practicing?
- Christina Dahl, Emily Green, Philip Hosford, Tim Page
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Repertoire Choice As Human Communication
- Brendan Kinsella, Louis Nagel William Chapman Nyaho, Ursula Oppens
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Closing Session
Musician Wellness
Developing Self-Confident And Resilient Musicians: Teaching The Whole Person
8:00–8:15 a.m.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
- Gail Berenson, Julie Jaffee Nagel
8:15–9:00 a.m.
Developing Music And Personal Resilience: What Does Mental Health Have To Do With It?
- R. Curtis Bristol; Julie Jaffee Nagel
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Getting Started On The Right Foot: Establishing A Strong Foundation
- Fay Adams; R. Curtis Bristol; Michelle Conda
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Master Class—Teaching The Whole Person
- Julie Jaffee Nagel; Marvin Blickenstaff; Alina Rubinstein
1:00–2:00 p.m.
At The Movies: A Glimpse Into Student/Teacher Relationships On the Big Screen
- Vanessa Cornett; Steven Levy
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Agony And Ecstasy Of Competitions: Winning And Losing-And Doing Your Best!
- Douglas Humpherys; Janet Lopinski; Alina Rubinstein
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Music Teaching In The 21st Century–Changes And Challenges
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
- Gail Berenson, Julie Jaffee Nagel
Recreational Music Making
Changing Lives Through RMM
8:00–9:00 a.m.
It’s Never Too Late
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Five Things About Piano Technique That Every RMM Student Should Know
9:15–10:15 a.m.
The Power Of Cognitive Engagement: Learning Through Play
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Creating A More Effective RMM Classroom
1:00–2:00 p.m.
RMM “Best Ideas”
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Back To Basics: A Complete Guide To RMM Teaching
- Rebecca Bellelo, Ruby Chou, Brian Chung, Brenda Dillon
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Building An RMM Network
- Rebecca Bellelo, Emily Book McGree, Brenda Dillon
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Young Professionals
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Bad Musician
The Value Of Teaching Popular Music
- University of Southern California
9:15–10:15 a.m.
What Is The Future Of Music Education?
10:30–11:30 a.m.
The Many Hats Of The Modern Musician: Practical Advice For Young Professionals
- Christopher Fisher, Katherine Fisher
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Point/Counterpoint: A Debate On The Merit Of Academic
- Courtney Crappell, Tom Pearsall
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Have You Forgotten What It’s Like To Be A Child?
3:30–4:30 p.m.
What Next?: Planning Your Professional Development After Graduation
- Edward Neeman and Stephanie Neeman
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
5:00–6:00 p.m.
MTNA Collegiate Member/Young Professional Reception