2006 MTNA National Conference highlights.Workshops Robert Duke, of 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 , was the keynote speaker at Pedagogy Saturday X. Jan Houser, independent music teacher, tells Collegiate Expo attendees about the many hats she's worn during her years as an IMT IMT, n.pr See inspiratory muscle training. . Robert Pace of Lee Roberts Music, discussed how and why learning experiences can produce superior results during a Group Teaching session. Paul Sheftel, of 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. , with the help of George Litterst, demonstrates how to use video and the Internet as part of studio teaching. James Jordan James Jordan can refer to any of the following individuals:
Westminster has a choral emphasis that educates men and women at the undergraduate and graduate levels for music leadership careers in churches, schools, , spoke about issues faced by studio teachers during Professional Studio Saturday. Opening Session and Concert The City Limits Brass ensemble performed several selections for the prelude to the Opening Session. Michael Hawley Previously at MIT’s Media Laboratory, Michael Hawley is an artist and researcher working in the field of digital media. He is the founder of several research programs and projects including MIT's GO Expeditions program, the cofounder of the Things That Think research , winner of the 2002 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition was first held in 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas. This was created by Fort Worth area teachers in honor of Van Cliburn, who had won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition four years prior with Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto. for Outstanding Amateurs, wowed the audience during the Opening Session. Van Cliburn Van Cliburn (b. Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr., July 12, 1934), is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958, when at age 23, he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow, at the height of the Cold War. , famed pianist, reflected on his early memories of learning piano from his mother, Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn, during his keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at the Opening Session. Stanislav Ioudenitch, gold medalist in the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, appeared in recital Sunday evening. The Andrea Cannon Guitar Arts Studio Honors Ensemble provided music in the foyer prior to the Opening Session. Sessions Martha Fisher and Bill Lutes presented "Innocent Merriment": The Joy of Gilbert and Sullivan 1. William Schwenk Gilbert erson> and Sir Arthur Sullivan erson>, who collaborated on a number of light operas. See Gilbert. Noun 1. Gilbert and Sullivan - the music of Gilbert and Sullivan; "he could sing all of Gilbert and Sullivan" . Texas MTA (1) (Message Transfer Agent or Mail Transfer Agent) The store and forward part of a messaging system. See messaging system. (2) See M Technology Association. 1. (messaging) MTA - Message Transfer Agent. Student Affiliate Piano Ensembles performed at the Conference. The student below is part of the Student Chamber Music Project by Felicity Coltman and Klondike Steadman. Mary Cushing Smith, a registered piano technician A Registered Piano Technician (RPT) is an individual who has passed a series of technical examinations offered by the Piano Technicians Guild. RPT Examination The RPT examination consists of three parts: a written exam, a tuning exam, and a technical exam. , explained how teachers can boost their students' understanding of their instrument by showing how a piano works. "JUST DUET!" was the mantra in the duo sight-reading sessions. Poster sessions provide an opportunity for conference attendees to learn about music-related research. Gerald Slavet, of From the Top, told attendees how to harness the power of peer role-modeling. MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) FOUNDATION FUND Gala This year's Gala was a Texas barbecue at the Salt Lick, near Austin. Brian Chung, chair of the FOUNDATION FUND development committee, presented the 2006 FOUNDATION Fellows. The 2006 FOUNDATION Fellows. Sue Steck-Turner, (above) Louisiana MTA president and Joanna Burnside, (right) Mississippi MTA president, spoke about MTNA'S Hurricane Katrina Recovery efforts. The Riff Ryders provided the evening's entertainment. MTNA Executive Director Gary Ingle in·gle n. 1. An open fire in a fireplace. 2. A fireplace. [Perhaps Scottish Gaelic aingeal, fire, light. introduced the group. Master Classes John Weems offers suggestions during the elementary piano master class. Rose Taylor provides direction during the voice master class. Marian Hahn, of the Amadeus Trio, offers suggestions during the collaborative performance master class presented by Hahn, Timothy Baker and Richard Locker, who comprise the Amadeus Trio. Nelita True presented the advanced piano master class. Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield tells a student to play quietly during the intermediate piano master class. Exhibit Hall Shopping the exhibit hall is a must for many conference attendees. Networking The National Conference is the place to network with music teachers and others in music-related fields. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 2006 National Conference March 25-29 Austin, Texas
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Recital/Stanislav Ioudenitch Recital
Evelyn Lindblad Folland MTNA Senior Piano Competition
Second-Place Award
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GIA Publications, Inc Professional Studio Saturday Keynote Speaker
Hal Leonard Corporation Certification Reception
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Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund MTNA Chamber Music Competition
Mason & Hamlin Pianos
Morty & Iris Manus MTNA Elementary and Junior Composition
Competitions
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National Piano Foundation Group Teaching Track
Pearl River Piano Group America Ltd. Pianos
Roland Corporation U.S. Pianos
Sylvia Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year
Jane E. Snow MTNA Senior and Young Artist Voice Competitions
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Yamaha Corporation of America,
Orchestral Strings Department MTNA Junior String Competition
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