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
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 […]
2013 MTNA Conference – Sunday Early Morning – Faber Showcase
First thing this morning, a room full of people joined Randall Faber for his showcase. The primary emphasis was on the second edition of the Piano Adventures 2B books. One of the reasons I always love to attend the Faber’s workshops is because of the way they incorporate insightful and practical teaching tips. Randall pointed […]
2013 MTNA Conference – Saturday Evening – Opening Session
After a lovely day in San Clemente I now find myself in the plush Grand Ballroom at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA for the opening session of the 2013 MTNA Conference. We were greeted by MTNA President, Benjamin Caton, California Professional Music Teachers Association President, Sue Fields, Conference Planning Committee Chair, Rebecca Johnson, and […]
