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SUMMARY:Grant Event - The Mighty Wrist
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Central Oregon\nPresenter: Dr. Stephen Lewis\, NCTM \nProgram Description: This talk is an in-depth look at the wrist motions involved in piano playing (lateral\, up-down\, elliptical\, rotational\, drawer\, and stationary) and how they help various techniques and textures we often teach or play. Dr. Lewis will explore how and why these motions are so crucial to piano playing\, and provide knowledge and flexibility to the teachers present in how to make your own determinations regarding teaching using the wrists. \nPresenter Bio: Dr. Stephen Lewis\, NCTM\, is a pianist\, composer\, conductor\, and music teacher living in Portland\, Oregon. Stephen performs traditional piano music with a composer’s urgent\, expressive power\, while bringing to avant-garde and experimental music a classical concert pianist’s devotion to beautiful sound. \nStephen has performed with the Oregon Symphony\, 45th Parallel Universe\, Third Angle\, Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project\, the Portland Chamber Orchestra\, and Cascadia Composers. He has performed in venues such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall\, Miller Theater\, Severance Hall\, and the San Diego Museum of Art. As a composer\, Stephen has been commissioned by Red Fish Blue Fish\, Diagenesis Duo\, the Wellesley Composers Conference\, and soundSCAPE. \nStephen teaches private piano and composition lessons from his home studio in southeast Portland. He also coaches professional musicians\, music teachers\, and composers in learning advanced repertoire and skills and in completing major creative projects. \nStephen earned a D.M.A. in Contemporary Piano Performance in 2017\, and a Ph.D. in Composition in 2015 from the University of California San Diego. He is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Composition and Piano Performance) in 2006. \nRead more at his websites: chopinois.com (teaching) and stephenlewiscomposer.com (artistic).
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-the-mighty-wrist/
LOCATION:Studio of Renee Dugan\, 526 NE Rimrock Ct\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Barker":MAILTO:missy@greengrassmusic.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T103000
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Mexican Harmonies: Exploring Piano Repertoire from Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Linn-Benton\nPresenter: Melissa Terrall\, M. M. \nProgram Description: From Tomás León and Guadalupe Olmeda to José Rolón\, Melissa presents profiles and representative works of notable Mexican composers. Drawing on her experience as a Fulbright scholar in Mexico City\, she will showcase the diversity of Mexican piano repertoire – from salon pieces to folkloric music – while also discussing common misconceptions about Mexican classical music. Attendees are sure to leave more knowledgeable about Mexican composers as well as inspired to interact with their music in a culturally-robust way as teachers and performers. \nPresenter Bio: Melissa Terrall is a classical pianist and piano teacher from Portland\, Oregon. As a 2023-24 Fulbright scholar\, she studied Mexican piano repertoire with Dr. David Rodríguez de la Peña at Mexico City’s National Conservatory. While abroad\, Melissa offered lecture recitals and master classes\, expanding her skills in her second language. Melissa holds a master’s in piano performance from the University of Kansas\, where she studied with Dr. Scott McBride Smith. A passionate educator\, Melissa has held interim professorships at Clark College and Linfield University in addition to overseeing her private piano studio.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-mexican-harmonies-exploring-piano-repertoire-from-mexico-2/
LOCATION:1825 Lance Way\, 1825 NW Lance Way\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97330\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Watts":MAILTO:watts.lucy43@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T133000
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UID:35013-1777210200-1777221900@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:Grant Event - Masterclasses
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Mid-Columbia\nPresenter: Dr. Alex Tutunov\, NCTM \nProgram Description: Dr. Tutunov will work with piano students in a master class setting while the audience is invited to learn by observing. \nIn two sessions: 1:30 to 3 PM\, and 3:15 to 4:45 PM. \nPresenter Bio: Alexander Tutunov is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding virtuosos of the former Soviet Union. First Prize winner of the Belarusian National Piano Competition and winner of the Russian National Piano Competition\, Tutunov’s playing was described by Soviet Culture\, Moscow\, as “exhilarating and inspired\, and which demonstrated a unique talent.” \nDr. Tutunov maintains a busy performing schedule in Europe\, China\, Mexico\, and the United States as a recitalist\, soloist with orchestra\, and on radio and television. Dr. Tutunov is also in demand as an adjudicator for piano competitions. \nTutunov graduated magna cum laude from the Central Music School of the Moscow Conservatory (studies with Anna Artobolevskaya and Lev Naumov) and University of North Texas (piano studies with Joseph Banowetz). Awarded his doctoral diploma with honors in concert performance from the Belarusian State Conservatory\, Dr. Tutunov has taught at the Minsk College of Music\, the University of North Texas\, and Illinois Wesleyan University. \nAlexander Tutunov now lives in Ashland\, where he is Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at Southern Oregon University. A successful piano pedagogue\, he continues to prepare award-winning students. Dr. Tutunov has been the Artist in Residence at the University of Alaska Southeast\, Artistic director of the SOU International Piano Institute\, and the Director of the Chinese-American International Piano Institute in Chengdu\, China.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-masterclasses-2/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Valley Church\, 1631 8th St\, Hood River\, OR\, 97031
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Gooch":MAILTO:mid-columbia@oregonmta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T113000
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CREATED:20251112T022646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T004340Z
UID:19251-1780736400-1780745400@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:State Board Meeting and Presidents Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Presidents Round Table at 9 AM\, discussion of events from each district and supportive ideas. \nBoard Meeting at 10 AM. \nVia Zoom.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/state-board-meeting-and-presidents-round-table-june26/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Heidi Evans":MAILTO:heidievanspiano@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260615T101911
CREATED:20260501T225305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T225305Z
UID:36296-1780876800-1780963199@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:OMTA State Composition Festival - Virtual Recital
DESCRIPTION:The State Composition Festival’s Virtual Recital showcases a playlist of Honored Composers who have submitted original works at the district level and were chosen to participate in the state recital. Participants will also receive a customized medallion and an optional booklet of compositions. \nApplication Deadline: May 16\, 2026
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/omta-state-composition-festival-virtual-recital/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Ziari":MAILTO:zremusicpdx@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260615T101911
CREATED:20251004T021413Z
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UID:17360-1781308800-1781395199@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:2026 ESMAR Examination
DESCRIPTION:ESMAR is an educational program that offers a challenging performance goal for advanced teenage pianists and advanced adult piano students who wish to continue their music education beyond the requirements of the OMTA Level X Syllabus. \nESMAR applications due: postmarked by April 15\, 2026 \nMore information here.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/2026-esmar-examinations/
LOCATION:Wilamette University\, Dept. of Music\, Fine Arts\, East 208\, 900 State St\, Salem\, OR\, 97301
CATEGORIES:ESMAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lorraine Alner":MAILTO:esmar@oregonmta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T180000
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CREATED:20250922T223517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T223600Z
UID:16219-1781362800-1781373600@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:2026 Syllabus Level VI and Level X Honors Recital
DESCRIPTION:Description: This is a state\, in-person honors recital for Syllabus Levels 6 and 10. \nRegistration Deadline: 5/31/2026
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/2026-syllabus-level-vi-and-level-x-honors-recital/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, 937 NE Jackson School Rd\, Hillsboro\, OR\, 97124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recital,Syllabus
ORGANIZER;CN="Lacie Mitts":MAILTO:musicbeauty.studio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
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CREATED:20250405T005756Z
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UID:11577-1786060800-1786233599@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:2026 OMTA State Conference
DESCRIPTION:Presentations\, performances and discussion opportunities for OMTA members. \nFor complete information visit: https://oregonmta.org/teachers/conferences/omta-state-conference/ \nRegistration closes Friday\, July 31\, 2026 at 9:00am PDT
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/2026-omta-state-conference/
LOCATION:Mt. Hood Oregon Resort\, 68010 E Fairway Avenue\, Welches\, OR\, 97067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Amie Belisle":MAILTO:president.elect@oregonmta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T101911
CREATED:20260220T224801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T224801Z
UID:33373-1790413200-1790424000@oregonmta.org
SUMMARY:State Board Meeting and Presidents Round Table
DESCRIPTION:Presidents Round Table at 9 AM\, discussion of events from each district and supportive ideas. \nBoard Meeting at 10 AM. \nVia Google Meet
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/state-board-meeting-and-presidents-round-table-sep2026/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Amie Belisle":MAILTO:president.elect@oregonmta.org
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