2004 MTNA National Conference.Dear Colleague: You are cordially invited to the premier educational networking event for the music-teaching professional. Join your friends and colleagues for the MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri. It encompasses parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest in Missouri, which includes counties in both Missouri and Kansas. , March 27-31, 2004. This conference, marking our 128th year of service to the profession, continues a long tradition of excellence--a tradition of which you will want to be a part. As you can see from this brochure, the 2004 National Conference will include more than eighty educational sessions and industry showcases led by experts in the music-teaching profession. And this year, for the first time, we will feature performance sessions. These mini-recitals offer you time to sit back and enjoy performances by your peers. Other exciting events you'll want to attend are the technology sessions and the MTNA/National Piano Foundation Group Teaching Track. MTNA, through the Technology in Music Symposium, pioneered the utilization of technology in the music studio. This year, we're taking it to a new level with the help of the International Association of Electronic Keyboard An electronic keyboard or digital keyboard is a type of keyboard instrument. Its sound is generated or amplified by one or more electronic devices. Modern usage of the term "electronic keyboard" typically describes a type of inexpensive synthesizer marketed to Manufacturers. Hands-on workshops and lecture sessions will explore such topics as MIDI Basics, Using Technology to Stimulate Student Creativity, Beginning and Intermediate Notation and Sequencing, Artistic Use of Technology in Live Performance and Long Distance Learning. This year, the conference will offer the new Group Teaching Track, giving attendees an opportunity to explore the world of group teaching. A slate of well-known clinicians will lead these exciting and informative sessions that will enhance your knowledge of group teaching and motivate you to incorporate the ideas and techniques into your day-to-day teaching activities. And you won't want to miss the concerts given by such artists as celebrated pianist Jon Kimura Parker Jon Kimura Parker (born 25 December 1959) is a Canadian pianist. He was born in Vancouver, Canada. He appeared with the Vancouver Youth Orchestra when he was five. He later studied at The Juilliard School of music under Adele Marcus. and the acclaimed chamber trio Zephyr Zephyr or Zephyrus: see Eos. . Other concerts will showcase the talents of "Rising Stars" Robert Henry
Born into a farming family at St. , pianist, and Scott Conklin, violinist, as well as MTNA's 2004 National Competitions winners. So join us this spring to rekindle re·kin·dle tr.v. re·kin·dled, re·kin·dling, re·kin·dles 1. To relight (a fire). 2. To revive or renew: rekindled an old interest in the sciences. old friendships, make new connections, invest in your professional growth and experience why MTNA is the leader in empowering you for success. We know you will find the 2004 MTNA National Conference to be an unforgettable event--one that will help you realize your full potential as a music teacher. Phyllis I. Pieffer National President Gary L. Ingle in·gle n. 1. An open fire in a fireplace. 2. A fireplace. [Perhaps Scottish Gaelic aingeal, fire, light. Executive Director CONFERENCE ARTISTS All information is subject to change. PIANO CONCERT Tuesday, March 30 8:00 P.M. Music Hall Jon Kimura Parker Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker was born, raised and educated in Vancouver. A true Canadian ambassador of music, Parker has given two command performances for Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth, or Elizabeth, may refer to: Living people
Bohemia Multiple terms in office, consecutive or otherwise, are listed and counted in the first column (administration number) and the second column counts individuals. and for the United States Supreme Court United States Supreme Court: see Supreme Court, United States. . Parker has, in recent seasons, performed in Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Concert hall in New York, N.Y., U.S. It was endowed by the industrialist Andrew Carnegie at the insistence of the conductor Walter Damrosch (1862–1950). , Chicago's Orchestra Hall There are several buildings named Orchestra Hall:
Performing-arts centre on the harbour in Sydney, Australia. Its dynamic, imaginative design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon (b. 1918) won a competition in 1957 and brought Utzon international fame. . In addition to performing, he has recorded several albums, both solo and ensemble, under the Telarc label. A passionate music educator, Parker hosts the classical music television series Whole Notes on Bravo Canada and teaches a limited number of exceptional students at Rice University in Houston. CHAMBER TRIO CONCERT Sunday, March 28 8:00 P.M. Music Hall Zephyr The members of Zephyr use their varied chamber music and solo backgrounds to create interesting duo/trio programs. Flutist Jeanne Galway has performed as soloist with orchestras such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) was founded in 1914. It performed the world's first radio broadcast of a symphonic concert on February 10, 1922 with pianist Artur Schnabel, and became the first nationally broadcast radio orchestra on the Ford Sunday Evening Hour, later Ford , the London Symphony Orchestra The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre. History , the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic. Pianist Jonathan Feldman serves as chair of the accompanying department at The Juilliard School Juilliard School Internationally renowned school of the performing arts in New York, New York, U.S. It has its roots in the Institute of Musical Art (founded 1905) and a graduate school (1924) founded through an endowment from the financier Augustus D. . He appears in concert regularly with members of the New York Philharmonic The New York Philharmonic is the oldest active symphony orchestra in the United States, organized during 1842. Based in New York City, the Philharmonic performs most of its concerts at Avery Fisher Hall and has long been considered one of the best orchestras in the world. and Boston Symphony orchestras. Cellist Darrett Adkins is an assistant faculty member at The Juilliard School, whose recent appearances include standard concertos with the Tokyo Philharmonic, Tochio Soloisten, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. and New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). Symphonies. RISING STARS CONCERT Saturday, March 27 8:00 P.M. Music Hall Robert Henry, piano Robert Henry is an internationally distinguished pianist and a 2003 American Pianists Association Classical Fellowship Awards finalist. Winner of numerous prizes, Henry placed first in several competitions, including the 2002 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition, the 2002 Washington International Piano Competition, the 2001 New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded International Competition and the 1997 National Clara Wells Piano Competition. Henry, a native of Marietta, Georgia Marietta is a city located in central Cobb County, Georgia GR6, and is its county seat. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,748, making it one of metro Atlanta's largest suburbs. , made his orchestral debut with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is a symphony orchestra in Montgomery, Alabama. The MSO began in 1976 as a project of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, with thirty volunteer musicians and a part-time director. at 17. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in piano performance at the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
Scott Conklin, violin Scott Conklin is assistant professor of violin at The University of Texas at Arlington For other system schools, see University of Texas System. History Established in 1895 as Arlington College, it was renamed Carlisle Military Academy (1902), Arlington Training School (1913), and Arlington Military Academy (1916). , where he specializes in private instruction, chamber music, string pedagogy and music theory. Conklin serves as a faculty member at The Interlochen Arts Camp Michigan AllState Division during the summer. He earned master of music and doctor of musical arts Noun 1. Doctor of Musical Arts - a doctor's degree in musical arts AMusD doctor's degree, doctorate - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university degrees from The University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. School of Music. He also holds a bachelor of music degree from The Cleveland Institute of Music The Cleveland Institute of Music is one of the nation's leading independent music conservatories. It is located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio, United States and is overseen by president David Cerone and Catherine Jarjisian, interim dean. . Conklin has performed as a violin soloist with numerous orchestras including the Louisville, Nashville and Berlin Symphony Orchestras World
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CONFERENCE EVENTS OPENING SESSION Saturday, March 27 7:00 P.M. Music Hall Barry Green Barry Green is a U.S. orchestral and solo double bass player and teacher. He was the principal bassist for the Cincinnati Symphony. A contemporary of people such as Gary Karr, he has developed and publicized his own method for double bass. , keynote speaker Barry Green, author of The Inner Game of Music, will serve as keynote speaker during the conference opening session. The Rising Stars concert, which showcases young talent, will follow the opening session, ushering in Noun 1. ushering in - the introduction of something new; "it signalled the ushering in of a new era" first appearance, introduction, debut, entry, launching, unveiling - the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line" another exciting conference. Green will challenge attendees with topics from his new book entitled The Mastery of Music, Ten Pathways to True Artistry, which addresses qualities of greatness derived from interviews with 120 world-famous musicians. Barry Green was principal bassist of the Cincinnati Symphony for twenty-eight years and former executive director of the International Society of Bassists The International Society of Bassists, or ISB, is an organization for anybody who enjoys the double bass. The society was founded in 1967 by Gary Karr. Every other year, the society holds a convention that consists of music competitions. . He currently directs a young bassist program for the San Francisco Symphony  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. Education Department, teaches privately at Stanley Intermediate in Lafayette and at the University of California, Santa Cruz The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university, one of the ten campuses of the University of California. , and has organized the Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern Bass Club. He has written seven Inner Game of Music workbooks for keyboard, voice, instruments and ensembles. Green also co-wrote The Popular Bass Method in three volumes. Green's appearance will be made possible, in part, by GIA Noun 1. GIA - a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" Publications, Inc. MTNA FOUNDATION FUND GALA Monday, March 29 6:15 P.M. Muehlebach Imperial Ballroom Bobby Watson Bobby Watson (b. Lawrence, Kansas, August 23, 1953) is an American post-bop jazz alto saxophonist, composer, producer, and educator. Early Life Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. , featured performer The 2004 MTNA FOUNDATION FUND Gala promises to be a festive celebration that you will not want to miss. This black-tie optional occasion begins with cocktails, sponsored by Alfred Publishing Alfred Publishing is a US sheet music publisher specializing in educational music. It is one of the largest US publishers, second only to Hal Leonard. It is the largest educational music publisher in the world. Co. Following dinner, a faculty all-star jazz ensemble, sponsored in part by the International Association for Jazz Educators, will perform. The combo will feature jazz headliner Bobby Watson. A saxophonist, composer, producer and educator, Bobby Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kansas Kansas City, Kansas (KCK) is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County (WyCo); it is part of the "Unified Government"[2] which also includes the cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. , and trained formally at the University of Miami This article is about the university in Coral Gables, Florida. For the university in Oxford, Ohio, see Miami University. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida,[2] UM,[3] or just The U . The past three years he has served as the director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri, Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , Conservatory of Music. Other performers include: * Greg Carroll Gregory John Carroll (born November 10, 1956 in Gimli, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian ice hockey center. Drafted in 1976 by both the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association, Carroll chose to play with the , vibraphone vibraphone or vibraharp Percussion instrument with tuned metal bars, arranged keyboard-style like the xylophone. Felt or wool beaters are used to strike the bars, giving a soft, mellow tone quality. , IAJE IAJE International Association of Jazz Educators IAJE International Association for Jazz Education (formerly the National Association for Jazz Education, NAJE) , director of education * Roger Wilder, piano, freelance musician * Gerald Spaits, bass, jazz bass instructor, University of Missouri, Kansas City * Wayne Goins, guitar, associate professor of music, Kansas State University Kansas State University, main campus at Manhattan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered and opened 1863. There is an additional campus at Salina. Among the university's research facilities are the J. R. * Tom Morgan, drums, director of percussion studies, Washburn University History Washburn University was established in February 1865 as Lincoln College by a charter issued by the State of Kansas and the General Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches of Kansas on land donated by abolitionist John Ritchie. Reservations must be made in advance; use the registration form on page 9 or on the MTNA website at www.mtna.org. Cost: $60. MTNA AWARDS BRUNCH Wednesday, March 31 10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Muehlebach Imperial Ballroom The 2004 MTNA conference culminates with the annual Awards Brunch, honoring members who have devoted extensive time and energy to better the association and further the prestige of the music teaching profession. During this event, Guy Duckworth and Karl Bruhn will be honored with the MTNA Achievement Award. Guy Duckworth has established a career as a concert pianist and educator. He has held faculty positions as professor of piano at Northwestern University Northwestern University, mainly at Evanston, Ill.; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1855 by Methodists. In 1873 it absorbed Evanston College for Ladies. and professor of music emeritus at the University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
Karl Bruhn has been active throughout his career in the music products industry, having served as senior vice president of marketing at Yamaha Corporation “Yamaha” redirects here. For other uses, see Yamaha (disambiguation). The Yamaha Corporation (ヤマハ株式会社 of America and the first director of market development for the National Association of Music Merchants. In recent years, Bruhn has devoted his time to research studies testing the biopsycho-social aspects of recreational music making. Reservations must be made in advance; use the registration form on page 9 or on the MTNA website at www.mtna.org. Cost: $30. MASTER CLASSES PIANO Jon Kimura Parker Monday, March 29 Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker has performed with major orchestras throughout the world. A passionate music educator, Parker hosts the classical music television series Whole Notes on Bravo Canada and teaches a limited number of exceptional students at Rice University in Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the . INTERMEDIATE PIANO Seymour Bernstein Sunday, March 28 Seymour Bernstein is a soughtafter clinician and a prolific composer. Bernstein maintains a private studio in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and is an adjunct associate professor of music and music education at New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the . He performs with chamber ensembles and serves on the juries of a number of international competitions. DOUBLE BASS Jeff Bradetich Sunday, March 28 Jeff Bradetich is regarded as one of the leading performers and teachers of the doublebass in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. today. He is director of the largest doublebass program in the world at the University of North Texas. STRING Brian Lewis Brian M. Lewis (born December 5, 1974) is an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Born in Sacramento, California, Brian Lewis played baseball (his father and uncle had played professional baseball) through his ninth grade, but Sunday, March 28 Brian Lewis is associate professor of violin at The University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas School of Music, where he is the Fellow to the David and Mary Winton Green Endowed Chair in String Performance and Pedagogy. He also is the artistic director of the Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City. VOICE Paul Kiesgen Tuesday, March 30 Paul Kiesgen is professor of voice and chair of the voice department at Indiana University Indiana University, main campus at Bloomington; state supported; coeducational; chartered 1820 as a seminary, opened 1824. It became a college in 1828 and a university in 1838. The medical center (run jointly with Purdue Univ. in Bloomington. Kiesgen holds an M.M. degree from Northwestern University. He has given master classes and guest lectures throughout the U.S., Italy and China and is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) was founded in 1944 and is now the largest association of teachers of singing in the world. Today NATS boasts more than 6,500 members in the United States, Canada, and over twenty-five other countries around the world, including . PEDAGOGY SATURDAY VIII Teaching for Independence: Creating Lifelong Musicians Saturday, March 27 8:15 A.M.-5:15 P.M. Conference registration and additional fee required. This year's Pedagogy Saturday will explore the theme of "Teaching for Independence"--the processes by which we equip students with the tools to continue making and enjoying music long after lessons have ended. Both the morning and afternoon sessions will feature two prominent keynote speakers: James Byo, professor of music education at Louisiana State University Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. , and Frank Troyka, a nationally known clinician and high school band director in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD, often referred to as Cy-Fair) is a large school district in northwest Harris County, Texas (USA). The district covers a small portion of Houston, the city of Jersey Village, and other unincorporated areas in Harris near Houston, Texas. Topics Include: * Practicing: Beyond Hoping That They Will, by James Byo * Developing Musical Leadership Skills, Part I--A Self-Assessment Inventory for Students, by Frank Troyka * Mindful (Not Mindless) Teaching: Ask the Accomplished Learner Question Often, by James Byo * Developing Musical Leadership Skills, Part II--A Self-Assessment Inventory for Teachers, by Frank Troyka Pedagogy Saturday also will feature breakout sessions. Each session will be presented in the morning and repeated in the afternoon. * Self-Directed Practice: A Key to Both Student Success and Motivation, by Elvina Pearce, editor, Keyboard Companion magazine * Practicing for Artistic Success: Empowering Students with Self-Management Skills in the Practice Room, by Burton Kaplan, Manhattan School of Music Founded in 1917, the school is located on Claremont Avenue in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City, adjacent to the campus of Columbia University, where it has been since 1969. Many of the students live in the school's residence hall, Andersen Hall. * Small Moments/Big Impact: Teaching First-Year Piano Students How to Practice, by Ted Cooper Edward Theodore "Ted" Cooper (November 11, 1920—December 5, 1999) was a longtime United States television set designer, producer and consultant. He was a gold card member of the United Scenic Artists, and for several years until his retirement, was the oldest working member , Levine School of Music, Washington, D.C. * Artistry on a Timeline: Setting the Stage for Organized Practice and Successful Performance, by Brian Lewis, The University of Texas at Austin Pedagogy Saturday again will offer lunchtime discussion groups where participants can exchange ideas and hear from a panel of experts on one of the following topics: * Encouraging the Reluctant Learner, by Martha Hilley, The University of Texas at Austin, and Jane Bastien, composer and independent music teacher * Creating the Accomplished Learner, by Robert Weirich, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Virginia Marks, Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SATURDAY Saturday, March 27 8:15 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Conference registration and additional fee required. Whether you run a seasoned, well-oiled business, or your studio needs a "tune-up"--this day is for you! Be it market development, operations or finances, music teachers face the day-to-day challenges and rewards of owning a business. Representatives from the Small Business Association, Service Corps of Retired Executives and the Internal Revenue Service will make presentations on such topics as business plan development, loan programs and tax issues. In addition, Beth Gigante Klingenstein, well-known authority on the independent music teacher, will present thought-provoking information about teacher wellness and other useful ideas. Zoning issues also will be addressed by Kelly Setler Scheer, an MTNA member who was victorious in a recent zoning dispute. As the culmination of Professional Studio Saturday, one studio will be selected to be the recipient of a complete makeover. The "MTNA Fab Five," a panel of premier independent and collegiate studio experts, will take on the assignment of making over a studio that has great possibilities, but isn't reaching its full potential. From how the teacher dresses and collects the money to helping a teacher with the design of the studio or deciding on recital treats-the MTNA Fab Five are positioned to take some lucky studio to a new level! If you'd like your studio to be considered for this makeover, send a written proposal outlining why your studio should be selected for the makeover. Entries must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2004. See the MTNA website at www.mtna.org for additional details about submissions. Also join the clinicians and your colleagues for a boxed lunch, available for an additional fee. TOUR REGISTRATION Tours will depart from and return to the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotel. No refunds or exchanges will be made after March 4, 2004. Should you find it necessary to cancel your reservation for the tour prior to the March 4 deadline, a $5 service charge will be deducted from the refund. The costs of all tours are based on a minimum of thirty guests per coach. In the event the minimum is not met, Blue Ribbon blue ribbon denotes highest honor. [Western Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 127] See : Prize Arrangements & Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour and issue a full refund. Registration will be confirmed via e-mail by March 10. A Taste of Kansas City Come join us for a casual barbecue followed by a tour of some of the finest jazz clubs This is a list of notable venues where jazz music is played. It includes clubs, dancehalls and historic venues as well. It can or may never satisfy any objective standard for completeness. Revisions and additions of , existing articles are welcome. in town. From small, intimate clubs to larger and livelier venues, the group will visit three nightspots, each known for its own special version of jazz. Please note: guests must be 21 years of age to participate; guests may purchase alcoholic beverages
Truman Museum/Country Club Plaza History comes alive at the Truman Presidential Museum and Library in Independence, Missouri. A special exhibit features interactive decision theaters showcasing the dropping of the atomic bomb atomic bomb or A-bomb, weapon deriving its explosive force from the release of atomic energy through the fission (splitting) of heavy nuclei (see nuclear energy). The first atomic bomb was produced at the Los Alamos, N.Mex. , the formation of the United Nations and the beginning of the Cold War. The next stop is the Country Club Plaza The Country Club Plaza (often referred to as "the Plaza") is an upscale shopping district in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. It was the first shopping center in the world designed to accommodate shoppers arriving by automobile. , the nation's first suburban shopping district for shopping and lunch on your own. Hallmarks of Kansas City This narrated tour will take you on a scenic drive through the city's fountains, parks and boulevards. Kansas City is home to Hallmark Cards, so the next stop will be at the Hallmark Visitors Center. See hundreds of artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. and memorabilia from the 1920s to the present, and a film explaining the inspiration and creativity of the company's artists in their own words. Afterward, guests will enjoy time at the indoor Crown Center entertainment complex. Finally, if you choose package #3, dinner will be served at Stephenson's Old Apple Farm Restaurant, famous for its smoked meats and apple delights. NEW THIS YEAR! TECHNOLOGY SESSIONS This year, MTNA will offer technology sessions throughout the conference, free with your registration. Made possible through a partnership with the International Association of Electronic Keyboard Manufacturers, these beginning and intermediate sessions will take you on a journey through the amazing advances in technology. Both hands-on workshops and lecture sessions will explore such topics as MIDI Basics, Using Technology to Stimulate Student Creativity, Beginning and Intermediate Notation and Sequencing, Artistic Use of Technology in Live Performance, and Long Distance Learning. Instructors of piano, voice and orchestral instruments also will gain valuable information about how to design and equip a studio for twenty-first-century music instruction. Be on the cutting edge of new developments in music technology. Come and discover how you can take your studio into the future. EXHIBIT HALL-ONLY HOURS By popular demand, MTNA will offer Exhibit Hall-Only times during the conference: Sunday, March 28 11:45 A.M.-12:45 P.M. Tuesday, March 30 2:15 P.M.-3:15 P.M. The Exhibit Hall features one of the most comprehensive gatherings of companies serving the music-teaching profession. From instruments and sheet music to the latest innovations in music technology, you will find products to benefit your teaching. The Exhibit Hall will be open Sunday, March 28 through Tuesday, March 30, 9:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. PERFORMANCE SESSIONS Need a break from all those informative sessions? The new performance sessions will offer that much-needed respite during the conference. These mini-recitals are an opportunity to sit back and enjoy performances by your peers. MTNA/NATIONAL PIANO FOUNDATION GROUP TEACHING TRACK MTNA and National Piano Foundation will offer a Group Teaching Track during the 2004 MTNA Conference in Kansas City. Teachers who register for the conference will be eligible to attend both MTNA's regular sessions and the sessions in this special track. In addition to demonstrations of group piano classes in diverse settings and levels, session topics will include: * How to teach conceptually * How to develop a comprehensive lesson plan * How to adapt your favorite method to group teaching * How to transition your studio from one-on-one teaching to groups * How to interface with parents about group teaching * How to integrate technology into your teaching * How to operate your studio as an effective business The Group Teaching Track is a joint endeavor of MTNA and NPF NPF National Park Foundation NPF Norton Personal Firewall NPF National Parkinson Foundation NPF National Pain Foundation (Englewood, Colorado) NPF National Psoriasis Foundation NPF National Pro Fastpitch NPF Network Processing Forum and is a continuation of the group teaching seminars both organizations have sponsored throughout the U.S. Seating at some of the sessions will be limited, so plan to arrive early to each session. SINGLE-DAY REGISTRATION A badge indicating the day of the week will be issued to those attendees and presenters who register for one day. This will provide admission to any session and the exhibit hall for only the day indicated on the badge. The daily fees are: Active Member, $90 Student Member, $35 Nonmember, $115 Student Nonmember, $50--includes $12 voucher toward membership CANCELLATION POLICY Refund requests must be submitted in writing to MTNA and postmarked, faxed or e-mailed no later than March 8, 2004. A $25 processing fee will be assessed for all refunds. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The following events are free and open to the public: * Evening Concerts * Student Competitions * Student Competitions Winners Concerts ON-SITE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HOURS Friday, March 26, 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Saturday, March 27, 7:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Sunday, March 28, 7:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Monday, March 29, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 30, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Note: Hours are subject to change. CONFERENCE MONITORS NEEDED MTNA needs your help at the conference. Monitors are needed for every conference session, showcase, competition, master class and concert. If you are willing to monitor, please indicate your availability on the registration form on page 9. A conference monitor chair will contact you regarding your assignment. Your assistance as a monitor is an important contribution toward a successful conference. Students who monitor at least eight hours will have their conference registration fee waived. SPECIAL DISCOUNTED FARES ON DELTA AIR LINES Delta Air Lines has been selected as the official airline for the 2004 MTNA National Conference and is offering an exclusive low fare. Flights booked more than 60 days in advance will be subject to 10 percent off U.S. domestic published fares or 15 percent off published Y06 fares. Tickets purchased less than 60 days in advance will receive a 5 percent discount. To take advantage of the quality service, convenient schedules and special fares offered by this airline, follow these steps. * Call or have your travel agent call the Delta Meeting Network Reservations at (800) 241-6760 from 8:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M., Monday-Sunday, EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy . * Refer to File Number 197993A. These discounts are valid for travel within the continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. provided that all rules and restrictions are met and are available only through Delta's toll-free number. Every ticket purchased using this file number benefits MTNA. EASY TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL KCI KCI Kansas City International (airport) KCI Kennel Club of India KCI Key Club International KCI Korea Concrete Institute KCI Kitchener Collegiate Institute KCI Kids Central, Inc. KCI The Kitchen Collection, Inc. KCI Kodak Canada Inc. Shuttle is offering a discount to MTNA conference attendees. Each registered attendee will receive a KCI "Shuttle Buck" with his or her conference registration confirmation letter. This will save attendees $1 off a round-trip ticket. KCI Shuttle runs from 4:00 A.M. to 12:00 MIDNIGHT, seven days a week. Shuttle ticket counters are located in the baggage claim area of the airport. If you have trouble locating the counter, dial "5000" from any white courtesy phone, and a KCI Shuttle representative will assist you. Reservations are not necessary for transfers between the airport and hotel. The shuttle runs every thirty minutes, during hours of operation, to and from the Kansas City Marriott Hotel Downtown. The cost of one-way service is $14 per person; round-trip is $23 per person. If you have any questions, you may contact KCI at (816) 243-5000 or (800) 243-6383. AMTRAK OFFERING DISCOUNTED TRAVEL RATES Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation is offering a special discount to conference attendees traveling to Kansas City from March 24-April 3, 2004--10 percent savings on the lowest fare available at the time reservations are made. (No other discounts will apply.) For reservations, call Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL. Be sure to refer to the Fare Code Number X34A-967 when making your reservation. SPECIAL CAR RENTAL RATES Avis Rent-A-Car is offering special rates to MTNA conference attendees in Kansas City. These rates are available one week before through one week after the conference dates of March 27-31, 2004, and include unlimited free mileage. To make reservations, call Avis's Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at (800) 331-1600 and request group number D131050. Reservations must be made at least twenty-four hours in advance.
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Robert Abramson Dalcroze Hand Dances for the Piano Student
Claudia Anderson ZAWA! Flute Duo in Concert with Anne Epperson
Christopher Azzara Developing Musicianship Through
Improvisation--Where to Begin
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Guy Duckworth Teaches Students of His
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Greg Carroll Addressing the Young Jazz Rhythm Section
Martha Summa Chadwick Approaches in Music Therapy for the Music
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Andrew Cooperstock Two's Company!--Adventures for One Piano,
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Becky Corley The Independent Studio, From Private to
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Keith Currington African-American Spirituals
Henry Doskey The Gillock "World Tour": Introducing World
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James Douthit Reinventing the Inventions
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Barbara Fast Piano Ensembles that Motivate: Duets to
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Gayla Foster Music Advocacy is a Contact Sport
Ann Gipson Panel on Early Childhood
Edna Golandsky Does Technique Guarantee Artistic Playing?
Communicating Your Musical Intentions in
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Christopher Goldston How to Get Your Students to Compose from
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Jody Graves You Say Tomato, I Say Tomaahto, Let's Call
the Whole Thing Off
Christopher Hahn Piano Ensembles that Motivate: Duets to
Quartets
Linda Ross Happy Guy Duckworth Teaches Students of His
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Lorna Lutz Heyge Panel on Early Childhood
Kathryn Hull Teachers Can Be Composers, Too
Karrell Johnson Let's Enhance the Soloist's Performance with
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Barbara Kreader Teachers Can Be Composers, Too
John Kuzmich How to Promote Your Music Studio: Web
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E.L. Lancaster Teachers Can Be Composers, Too
Paul Lehrer How to Understand the Mind/Body Connection
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Phyllis Lehrer New Treasures and Forgotten Gems of the
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Frank Mantooth Jazz Piano 101: An Introduction to Basic
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Stephen Moore Eurhythmics in Small Spaces
Stephanie Nakasian Performance Vocal Jazz
J. J. Penna Language, Rubato and the Vocal Pianist
Judy Plagge Music Advocacy is a Contact Sport
Leonard Richter God, Emperor, Parent, Teacher
Nancy Roldan Latin American, Violin/Piano
B.J. Rosco Teachers Can Be Composers, Too
Marta Sanchez Piano Improvisation Can Be a Pedagogical
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Julia Schnebly-Black Eurhythmics in Small Spaces
Joel Schoenhals Bela Bartok's for Children
Christopher Schram All About the ARTS Program for High School
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Paul Sheftel J.S. Bach: The Keyboard Partitas
God, Emperor, Parent, Teacher
Scott McBride Smith The Independent Studio, From Private to
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Amy Stanley Reinventing the Inventions
Richard Steinbach Celebrate! American Style! New Works for
Voice and Piano
David Sternbach The Role of Health and Wellness Training
for Young Musicians
Thomas Swenson Piano Ensembles that Motivate: Duets to
Quartets
Julie Tanenbaum Panel on Early Childhood
Helen Smith Tarchalski The Independent Studio, From Private to
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Carolyn True You Say Tomato, I Say Tomaahto, Let's Call
the Whole Thing Off
May Tsao-Lim Piano Ensembles that Motivate: Duets to
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Claire Wachter God, Emperor, Parent, Teacher
Becky Ward The Church Organist: A Fresh Approach to
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William Westney Do Your Students Ever Get Discouraged? 10
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Valissa Willwerth A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: The Alliance
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Diana Guhin Wooley Celebrate! American Style! New Works for
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Marcie Zinn How to Understand the Mind/Body Connection
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Frank Mantooth Monday
Stephen Moore Sunday
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