The acclaimed Denyce Graves and Warren Jones were the featured guest artists at the conference this year. For many, this was the most anticipated event of the week. Ms. Graves shared that the first half of the program this evening was sung by Grace Bumbree at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. Ms. Graves […]
2011 MTNA Conference
2011 MTNA Conference – The Exhibit Hall
I’ve been stopping in at the Exhibit Hall for a little while each day when there are breaks in the schedule. As you can see, though, it’s a trip that is not easily completed in a few minutes. After perusing the offerings from the various vendors and redeeming my collection of coupons for free materials […]
2011 MTNA Conference – Tuesday Morning: My Students Aren’t Listening! Is It Me or Them?
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, […]
