Call for conference presentations.2006 National Conference March 25-29 Austin Austin. 1 City (1990 pop. 21,907), seat of Mower co., SE Minn., on the Cedar River, near the Iowa line; inc. 1868. The commercial and industrial center of a rich farm region, it is noted as home to the Hormel meatpacking company, whose Spam Town museum , TX The MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) Conference Program Committee requests the submission of proposals for the MTNA National Conference in Austin, Texas, March 25-29, 2006. Papers, panels, performances, lecture-recitals, demonstrations, research and creative projects are invited. Proposals are accepted from the presenter or through recommendation. Conference sessions are generally sixty minutes in length inclusive of inclusive of prep. Taking into consideration or account; including. introductory, closing remarks and Q & A. The committee welcomes proposals on all aspects of music and music teaching. To serve MTNA's broad membership, proposals on the following broad and interdisciplinary in·ter·dis·ci·pli·nar·y adj. Of, relating to, or involving two or more academic disciplines that are usually considered distinct. interdisciplinary Adjective topics are encouraged: * Teacher/student communication--learning theories/learning styles * Studio Business Practices * Developmental approach to music instruction--neurological/physiological * Technology * Music instruction for the very young/busy adults/the retired/the disabled (learning disabled or physically disabled) * Group Teaching--teaching strategies for class piano, musicianship mu·si·cian n. One who composes, conducts, or performs music, especially instrumental music. [Middle English musicien, from Old French, from Latin m classes * "Music for Everyone"--ideas for helping all students discover the joy of music * Relationship between movement and performance; mind/body connections * Improvisation--all genres of improvisation improvisation Creation of music in real time. Improvisation usually involves some preparation beforehand, particularly when there is more than one performer. Despite the central place of notated music in the Western tradition, improvisation has often played a role, from the ; from hymn playing to jazz * Chamber music for precollege students--repertoire, teaching strategies Guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. for Recommending a Presenter Mail or e-mail a one-page letter including: * Your name and phone number * Name and permanent address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address and summer contact information of presenter (if available) who you are recommending * Where and when you heard the session you are recommending You may be contacted for further information. Deadline for recommending a presenter is April 15, 2005. Guidelines for Submitting Proposals via E-mail * E-mail your proposal as a Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. document or PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. (double-spaced and approximately 200-250 words). Proposals must include your name, permanent address, phone number, fax, e-mail address and summer contact information. Indicate the subject area in which the proposal should be considered on the upper left-hand corner of the page. * E-mail a one-page resume for each participant via a Microsoft Word document or PDF. * E-mail a color photograph and a 35-word bio. * Audio or video recordings are encouraged. Please mail these to MTNA national headquarters with your name, proposal title and contact information attached. * Proposals must be received no later than midnight (pacific time) on April 15, 2005. The deadline will be strictly enforced. * Confirmation of receipt will be sent via e-mail after April 15, 2005. * Send proposals and resumes to mtnanet@mtna.org with a subject line "2006 Conference Program Committee." Guidelines for Submitting Proposals via U.S. Mail * Submit eight copies of a one-page typewritten type·write intr. & tr.v. type·wrote , type·writ·ten , type·writ·ing, type·writes To engage in writing or to write (matter) with a typewriter. proposal (double-spaced and approximately 200-250 words). Proposals must include your name, permanent address, phone number, fax, e-mail address and summer contact information. Indicate the subject area in which the proposal should be considered on the upper left-hand corner of the page. * Submit eight copies of a one-page resume for each participant via a Microsoft Word document or PDF. * Submit a color photograph and a 35-word bio. Photographs will not be returned. * Audio or video recordings are encouraged. * Proposals must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2005. The deadline will be strictly enforced. * Confirmation of receipt will be sent via e-mail or U.S. mail after April 15, 2005. Send all proposals to: mtnanet@mtna.org or Music Teachers National Association 2006 Conference Program Committee 441 Vine St., Ste. 505 * Cincinnati, OH 45202-2811 |
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