2004 MTNA National Conference - Calendar

American Music Teacher, Dec, 2003 by Phyllis I. Pieffer, Gary L. Ingle

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 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