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Grant Event – Incorporating Composing into Your Studio Teaching

Studio of Ginny Redfield 975 NW Conifer Blvd, Corvallis, OR

Presenting District: Linn-Benton Presenter: Dr. Lisa Neher Program Description: In this workshop, learn methods for incorporating composing in your studio lessons.We will discuss existing resources for teachers and ways to create your own composition assignments and prompts, as well as how … Read more »

Grant Event – Composition: Stealing from the Masters

Hermiston Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 850 SW 11th St, Hermiston, OR

Presenting District: Umatilla-Morrow Presenter: Dianne Davies Program Description: This workshop is to encourage teachers to present repertoire to students as a guide to their own creativity. Dianne's “Rainforest Animals” were inspired by two Debussy Preludes. About Dianne Davies: Dianne Davies received … Read more »

Grant Event – Playing with Blocks

Salem Pulic Library, Loucks Auditorium 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR

Presenting District: Salem Presenter: Dr. Lark Powers Program Description: When students build a repertory of chord progressions, learning pieces becomes a process of assembling familiar blocks of harmony. This session will explore a series of keyboard harmony exercises from simple to … Read more »

Grant Event – Master Class

Douglas County Library Ford Room 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, Oregon

Presenting District: Umpqua Valley-South Coast Presenter: Dr. Michelle Huang Program Description: The masterclass teacher will work with piano students in a master class setting while the audience is invited to learn by observing. About Dr. Michelle Huang:  A native of Taiwan, pianist … Read more »

Grant Event – Off the Beaten Path

Roth Recital Hall, Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd, La Grande, Oregon

Presenting District: Bule Mountain Presenter: Heidi Evans Program Description: Heidi will present a list of inspired pieces by lesser-known composers, with a focus on works by women and BIPOC artists. These pieces will be presented according to level: elementary and early through … Read more »

Grant Event – Piano Flow: Create and Elevate

Hermiston Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 850 SW 11th St, Hermiston, OR

Presenting District: Umatilla-Morrow Presenter: Paul Dreyer Program Description: Paula uses her Little Gems for Piano pieces as a springboard for creativity. Even if you have never improvised, you will leave the session with some concrete tools that will allow you to explore … Read more »

Grant Event – The Art of Memorization

First Congregational Church 1050 E 23rd Ave, Eugene, OR

Presenting District: Eugene Presenter: Dr. Michelle Huang Program Description: “I played through it without the music just fine before!” We have all been there. What makes someone a better memorizer than others? In this talk, we will look at the four different … Read more »

Grant Event – Stepping into the Light: Thoughts on Performance Anxiety

First United Methodist Church - Medford 607 W Main St, Medford, OR

Presenting District: Rogue Valley Presenter: Dr. Diane Baxter Program Description: Why are my hands cold and clammy? Why is my heart pounding? Did you just say something to me? No, I can't just relax! Performance anxiety is a complex topic that involves … Read more »