Four young ladies from the MTNA Collegiate Chapter at the University of South Carolina presented this engaging session. They began with a simple, but lively rhythm activity that involved all the attendees. Michelle Wachter, Abigail, Birling Wylie, Anna Hamilton, and Sarah Evans, advised by Dr. Charles Fugo, comprised the presenters. Michelle began with a brief […]
2011 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Morning: The Performers Network
This morning’s plenary session was a presentation by a group called The Performers Network, comprised of Dr. Barry Bittman, Dr. Neil Cherian, Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield, David Marcarian, and Dr. Kathleed Riley. Dr. Barry Bittman, a neurologist and researcher, began the presentation with the remark, “What we’re about to present is truly revolutionary. It’s an approach […]
2011 MTNA Conference – Ultimate Music Theory Showcase
After spending some time last night with Shelagh McKibbon and Glory St. Germain, of Ultimate Music Theory, I thought it would be fun to attend their showcase this morning! Glory gave a helpful overview of their series, including four Ultimate Music Theory Learning Principles: 1. Simplify 2. Memory Joggers 3. Tie it All Together 4. […]
2011 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Morning: Willis Showcase
It was another early morning with an 8:00 showcase. Nothing like lively music to wake up and start the day, though! I started off by attending a Willis Showcase presented by Carolyn Miller and Glenda Austin. The Dozen a Day songbooks were the first ones that the ladies played through. The arrangements of familiar tunes, […]
2011 MTNA Conference – Monday Evening: Virtual Friends Get-Together
Tonight was the much-anticipated gathering of virtual friends! About a dozen of us who knew of or about each other through blogging and/or on-line forums got together for a real life meeting. We enjoyed a fabulous meal together and stayed way too late getting to know each other, talking shop, and just enjoying the camaraderie. […]
2011 MTNA Conference – Monday Afternoon: Smart, Single, Successful!
One of the most exciting aspects of coming to the conference is meeting new people, especially those I’ve previously connected with on-line. One of those people this year is Becky Baker. I was thrilled to meet her and then learn that she was going to be on a panel for one of the sessions this […]
