One of my favorite aspects of attending the conference is meeting and reconnecting with teachers from across the country. We had a dinner get-together tonight at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. The food was delicious… [Gumbo Ya Ya and French Quarter Salad] …and the fellowship was even better!
2013 MTNA Conference – Sunday Late Afternoon
It’s been a great afternoon with a variety of events: The Exhibit Hall is always a busy, popular stop! In case you forgot we’re in Southern California…love this place! West Central Division Meeting, led by our wonderful director, Tim Shook.
2013 MTNA Conference – Sunday Afternoon – Ten Steps to Parnassus: The Keyboard Works of Johann Sebastian Bach
A panel of three presenters gave this session on the music and contributions of J.S. Bach: Erin Bennett, NCTM, Siok Lian Tan, NCTM, and Richard VanDyke, NCTM. What is Parnassus? in Greek mythology, a mountain in central Greece where the Muses lived; known as the mythological home of music and poetry. After the Method Books […]
2013 MTNA Conference – Sunday Early Afternoon – Alfred Showcase
The showcase, Make Every Student a Winner: New Music from Alfred, began with a breathtaking performance of Greg Anderson’s new arrangement of Ballet from Orphee et Eurydice. The performers were the guest conference artists, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo. This selection was taken from the new series by Alfred: Anderson & Roe Duos & […]
2013 MTNA Conference – Sunday Late Morning – Elementary Piano Technique by Nancy Bachus
Nancy Bachus began her presentation with a performance of “Exultation” by Henry Cowell. What is technique? Complete Command. Think, and it happens. Technique can be broken into three primary areas: 1. Tone. 2. Keyboard patterns. 3. Touches. Tone Production 1. Gravity – (Weight) “Falling” (as opposed to pressing) How to achieve: a. Elephant trunks. b. […]
2013 MTNA Conference – Sunday Morning – Advanced Masterclass
One of my favorite aspects of attending conferences is the opportunity to sit in on masterclasses. There is always so much to be gained from listening to excellent young pianists and observing very experienced teachers work with them. It’s amazing how much more alive this piece of music became as the contrasts and characteristic of […]
