Presenting District: Rogue Valley Presenter: Dr. Michelle Huang Program Description in two sessions: (Morning Session 10 am to 12 pm) It is a lifelong challenge for pianists to make a beautiful cantabile sound on the piano, but it is possible through … Read more »
Location: Check with district president for location Presenting District: Salem Presenter: Deborah Cleaver Program Description: This presentation will focus on the practical aspects of the Taubman approach that can be incorporated without a lot of training. Teachers will learn the most … Read more »
Location: Check with district president for location Presenting District: Central Oregon Presenter: Melissa Terrall Program Description: How can music teachers help students face the daunting challenge of performance anxiety? In this practical workshop, we will discuss practical strategies to prepare students … Read more »
Presenting District: Umatilla-Morrow Presenter: Dr. Michelle Huang This is a two-part class: 10:00 am to 12 pm and 1:30 to 3:30 pm (master class time) Program Description: “I played through it without the music just fine before!” We have all been … Read more »
Presenting District: Mid-Columbia Presenter: Dr. Alex Tutunov, NCTM Two masterclasses with break: 1:30 to 3:00 pm and 3:15 to 4:45 pm Program Description: The master pianist/teacher will work with piano students in a master class setting while the audience is invited … Read more »
ESMAR is an educational program that offers a challenging performance goal for advanced teenage and adult students who wish to continue their music education beyond the requirements of the OMTA Level X Syllabus. The 2025 ESMAR Examinations will be adjudicated … Read more »
Location: Check with district president Presenting District: Central Oregon Presenter: Dianne Davies, NCTM Program Description: This workshop encourages teachers to present repertoire to students as a guide to their own creativity. Dianne's Rainforest Animals was inspired by two Debussy preludes. Presenter … Read more »
OMTA State Board Meeting: in-person meeting for OMTA Executive board including district presidents (or immediate past presidents) and state chairs. Board meeting from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM. RSVP with the OMTA Secretary.
Two-day music teaching conference on the Oregon Coast featuring workshops on teaching and repertoire, master classes, and artist recitals.
Join us at the annual General Membership Meeting, held at the close of the first day of the OMTA State Conference, to hear important updates and celebrate our shared work. All members are encouraged to attend and vote on any proposed bylaw changes as we shape the future of our organization together.
