Call for conference presentations

American Music Teacher, Dec, 2004

2006 National Conference March 25-29 Austin, TX

The MTNA 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 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 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 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; from hymn playing to jazz

* Chamber music for precollege students--repertoire, teaching strategies

Guidelines 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 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 document or PDF (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 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