2012-2013 Programs

OhioMTA Western District

2012 – 2013

Programs, Workshops and Conventions

Wed. Sept. 5:        “Our Year Ahead”: Information Session for the upcoming year’s  Local (Western District), State (OhioMTA) and National (MTNA) Student and Teacher Events, including:

•  Student Activities
• Buckeye Auditions
• Ribbon Festival and Scale Olympics
• Student Composition Contest
• Student Recitals and Adult Recital
• The Achievement Program
• Programs, Workshops & Conventions
• Our Website Update
• Yearbook Distribution

       Location:   Hauer Music, Bosendorferstra Room

                             120 So. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

       Time:           10 a.m. (note: Board Meeting at 8:45 a.m.)

Friday Sept. 21:               Fall Workshop in conjunction with Dayton Piano Teachers Study Club

  Dr. Margaret Young

“Learn at First Sight: A Review of the Current Research Literature on Sight-Reading”

Location:    Wasson Music Center, 35 Marco Lane, Centerville, OH (Pre-registration-see fall newsletter- or at door, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.)

Time:         9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Oct. 3: Jeanine A. Yeager, composer

The composer will discuss the creative process, pedagogical benefits, and teaching tips in relation to a selection of her works for the developing piano student.

Location:     Wasson Music Center (see above)

Time:       10:00 a.m. (note: Board Meeting at 8:45 a.m.)

Nov. 8 – 10: OMTA State Conference, Columbus Airport Marriott

“The Healthy Musician:  Teaching, Performing, Living”

See:  Sept. OhioMTA Newsletter or website for registration, etc.

Wed. Nov. 14: Meisha Adderly & Dr. Everett Jones

 “Piano Duet Literature and Teaching Tips”

Preview of their upcoming MTNA Conference presentation featuring beginning, intermediate and advanced two-piano duets

Location:   Wasson Music Center (see above)

Time:         10 a.m. (note:  Board Meeting at 8:45 a.m.)

Wed. Jan. 9: Dr. Eric Street, NCTM

“Techniques for Better Practice”

Location:  University of Dayton, Sears Recital Hall (Humanities Building)

    38 Rogge St. Dayton, Ohio

Time:     10 a.m. (note: Board Meeting at 8:45 a.m.)

March 9 – 13: MTNA National Conference, Disneyland Hotel Anaheim, CA

Wed. April 3: Sheila Vail, Regional Leader, The Achievement Program (TAP)

 “The Achievement Program:  Incorporating the Performance and Academic Into Your Studio Curriculum”

Location:  Piano Preparatory School

    3899 Indian Ripple Rd., Beavercreek, OH

Time:       10 a.m.  (note: Board Meeting at 8:45 a.m.)

Wed. May 8: ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Location:  Mimi’s Café (at The Greene)

                                            4402 Walnut Street Beavercreek, OH  45440

Time:       11:30 a.m. (note:  Board Meeting at 10:30)

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