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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Making Syllabus Relevant: Using OMTA Syllabus Skills to Play Music
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Dianne Davies \nProgram Description: Dianne Davies uses a series of folksongs and Christmas carols to teach all levels of the OMTA Syllabus chord progressions and put them into music. The right hand melodies are given in scale degree numbers and the left hand accompaniment is given in Roman Numerals following each level of syllabus. This way students easily transpose the ideas into all keys and understand the concepts. \nPresenter Bio: Dianne Davies is a solo and collaborative pianist\, composer\, published arranger and instructor. Her music envelopes the emotions of love\, loss\, depression and joy to sonic representations of endangered species in the Amazon Rainforest. Her shows range from the dramatic and deeply personal that include drama\, live visual art and dance\, to the far reaches of slapstick comedy that are accessible to a wide range of audiences. Alongside a full piano teaching studio\, she chairs the MTNA State Composition Competition and is the Co-President of the Tualatin Valley District. In 2021\, her Romantic Christmas Suite\, an amalgam of Chopin nocturnes and traditional Christmas carols\, was published by Fred Bock Publishing Company under the umbrella of Hal Leonard. In 2023\, her latest arrangement\, Impressionist Christmas Suite\, received Editor’s Choice from J.W. Pepper and Dianne earned National Certification through MTNA. She holds memberships in: OMTA\, MTNA\, NACUSA\, and CFAMC. Dianne is a self published composer with ASCAP under her own company name\, 7Fold Musiq. You can learn more about her and her music at musiqpower.com.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-making-syllabus-relevant-using-omta-syllabus-skills-to-play-music-2/
LOCATION:Groth Recital Hall\, Eastern Oregon University\, One University Blvd\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20250821T184205Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Developing Expressive Voice and Musical Agility and Turning Performance Anxiety into a Super Power
DESCRIPTION:Location: To be announced\nPresenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Melissa Terrall \nProgram Description (in two parts): Developing Expressive Voice and Musical Agility  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM In classical music lessons and master classes\, students are typically taught to play expressively via a teacher-led model\, recreating their teacher’s suggestions for each performance piece. In this presentation I advocate for a student-led approach in which advancing performers develop their personal expressive voice through creative practice assignments and musical treasure hunts. From “opposite practice” to “the Goldilocks game\,” this session will cover practical\, engaging strategies to guide musicians through the process of crafting a convincing\, expressive performance. This approach engages students’ curiosity and creativity\, resulting in more agile and independent musicians. Turning Performance Anxiety into a Super Power  1:30 – 3:30 PM  How can music teachers help students face the daunting challenge of performance anxiety? In this practical workshop\, we will discuss strategies to prepare students for successful performances\, from mindset shifts to performance conditioning. Attendees will receive a digital packet of materials and activities for a fun and insightful studio group class on performance preparation! \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-developing-expressive-voice-and-musical-agility-and-turning-performance-anxiety-into-a-super-power/
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20250104T212031Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Finding Musical Expression in the Music We Play
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Dr. Barbara Baird \nProgram Description: How do we play Baroque music expressively\, in a way that shows stylistic awareness\, and yet in a way that accommodates the instrument being used? CPE Bach wrote in his treatise on Keyboard Playing: “Play from the Soul\, not like a trained bird. Endeavor to avoid everything mechanical and slavish.” We all know that a musical performance is much more than just realizing the notes on the page. But how do we find the meaning of what is being expressed in the notation of a musical composition and bring that to life in our playing? Looking at keyboard repertoire from the Baroque\, learn the basics of how to read beyond the notes in the score to better understand and present the character and personality of the music. \nPresenter Bio: Dr. Barbara Baird has recently retired from the music faculty of  the University of Oregon\, where she taught organ\, piano\, and harpsichord for over 35 years. A critically acclaimed performer\, Barbara has concertized throughout the United States\, as well as in Germany\, France\, Holland\, Switzerland\, Argentina\, Brazil\, and Australia. A frequent adjudicator and clinician\, she regularly conducts workshops and master classes for keyboardists\, particularly on Baroque and Classical Period Performance\, and Keyboard Pedagogy. She also enjoys working with young pianists who are learning the art of making music.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-finding-musical-expression-in-the-music-we-play/
LOCATION:Groth Recital Hall\, Eastern Oregon University\, One University Blvd\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20240930T163505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T232338Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - How to Start Improvising at the Piano and Rote Pieces: One Piece of the Pedagogical Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Paula Dreyer\nProgram Description: \nImprovisation is a skill that can be learned\, just like everything else we teach. With the right tools\, some practice\, an open mind\, and a bit of bravery\, all pianists can learn how to improvise. Everyone will leave the session with concrete tools that will allow them to explore the piano in fresh\, new ways. Paula invites you to discover creativity at the piano. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore a wide range of specific\, attainable improvisation concepts\, based off of rote pieces\, gorgeous chord progressions\, left hand patterns\, and more. After spending years exploring improvisation and composition\, Paula has discovered a framework to help you and your students become more versatile\, well-rounded musicians. \nRote pieces\, learned through modeling and demonstration\, have recently become widely popular in the piano pedagogy field. They are highly beneficial for teaching technique and expression while enhancing musical memory and reading skills. They offer impressive\, motivating recital pieces for beginners. Teachers will learn how and why to teach rote pieces\, gain new tools for creativity in the lesson through improvisation and composition\, and will discover new resources to enhance and compliment standard beginning repertoire.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-how-to-start-improvising-at-the-piano-and-rote-pieces-one-piece-of-the-pedagogical-puzzle/
LOCATION:Groth Recital Hall\, Eastern Oregon University\, One University Blvd\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20240106T214301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T214301Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Off the Beaten Path
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Bule Mountain\nPresenter: Heidi Evans\nProgram 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 late intermediate. Most of the repertoire will be from the Romantic and 20th Century eras\, with a few gems from earlier\, and references to some living composers as well. All pieces are suitable for the OMTA Syllabus program. Come explore some new music!\nAbout Heidi Evans: Heidi Evans is a Nationally Certified Teacher and holds a Masters Degree from Portland State University. She has over twenty years teaching experience with students of all levels and ages. Her ultimate goal is to teach each student to teach themselves\, so that music can be a rewarding lifetime experience. She maintains a private studio in the greater Portland area\, and is married with two teenage children. She also enjoys playing the harp\, reading\, hiking\, white-water rafting\, and gardening with her two black cats\, Shadow & Inky.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-off-the-beaten-path/
LOCATION:Groth Recital Hall\, Eastern Oregon University\, One University Blvd\, La Grande\, Oregon\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20230914T032833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T032833Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Playing What's NOT on the Page: Cultivating Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Blue Mountain\nContact: Jan Miller\nPresenter: Dr. Michelle Huang\, NCTM[expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]A native of Taiwan\, pianist Michelle Huang has performed and taught extensively throughout the U.S. as well as abroad in the Czech Republic\, Italy\, Switzerland\, and Taiwan. Described as a pianist with much sensibility and nuance\, Michelle Huang is equally at home as soloist\, chamber musician\, and teacher. She has played numerous solo recitals\, gave workshops and masterclasses\, and collaborated frequently with vocalists and instrumentalists in the Mary L’Engle Ensemble\, the River City Trio\, the chamber group-in-residence at Friday Musicale in Jacksonville\, Florida\, and the Jacksonville Symphony and Richmond Symphony musicians. \nIn 2017\, she received a grant to commission ten paintings by two graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University art students. These paintings were presented alongside the complete performance of Mussorgsky’s piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition during her concert tour in 2018-19. Deeply committed to community outreach\, she launched a concert series during her residency at Edward Waters College\, in which high caliber artists performed concerts as well as conducted master classes\, workshops\, and lectures for the continuing enrichment and exposure of classical music to both the school and the community. She initiated the Mentoring Program as part of the Richmond Music Teachers Association\, in which young music teachers can be paired with experienced teachers to help them with aspects of teaching. She is the co-founder of the Online Young Pianist Summer Symposium\, which launched in May 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. The Symposium was conducted virtually for pre-college and college students as well as teachers\, in which guest speakers were invited to present topics such as the art of practicing\, the art of memorization\, and Alexander Technique\, as well as a masterclass. The Symposium continued to flourish in April 2022\, and is expected to have more sessions in 2023. \nMichelle Huang holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Tennessee\, and Doctor of Music in Piano Performance from Florida State University. Her principal teachers include Barbara Rowan\, David Northington\, and Read Gainsford. Dr. Huang has held teaching positions at Walter State Community College and Lincoln Memorial University. In 2011 – 2014\, she served as the Assistant Professor of Piano at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville\, Florida. Most recently\, she was on the piano faculty at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond\, Virginia. In the summer\, she served on the faculty of East/West International Piano Festival in Seoul\, Korea. \nIn addition to teaching in the collegiate setting\, Dr. Huang also maintains a private studio\, where she works with talented pre-college students both in her Seattle studio and online. She has served as President and first Vice President of Programming for the Richmond Music Teachers Association. She is currently an active member of the Seattle Music Teachers Association and Eastside Music Teachers Association. Highly demanded as a frequent presenter and adjudicator\, she is a Visiting Artist for the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Many of her students have won top awards and successfully pursued studies and careers in music.[/expand] \nProgram Description: We all know[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=”]it is important to play what is on the page\, but it is also essential to look beyond the written notes and rhythms to seek deeper meaning. In this workshop\, we will become more creative as performers by discovering ways to shape phrases\, investigating possibilities of varying the repetitions through an assortment of articulations\, dynamics\, and rubato\, interpreting sections and phrases by attaching personalities\, images\, and colors to make music come alive\, and understanding the diverse musical styles and languages to create different tools to play what’s not on the page.[/expand]
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-playing-whats-not-on-the-page-cultivating-creativity/
LOCATION:La Grande United Methodist Church\, 1612 4th St\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20230914T032427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T032427Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Creating Beautiful Tone in Piano Playing
DESCRIPTION:Presenting District: Blue Mountain\nContact: Jan Miller\nPresenter: Dr. Michelle Huang\, NCTM[expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]A native of Taiwan\, pianist Michelle Huang has performed and taught extensively throughout the U.S. as well as abroad in the Czech Republic\, Italy\, Switzerland\, and Taiwan. Described as a pianist with much sensibility and nuance\, Michelle Huang is equally at home as soloist\, chamber musician\, and teacher. She has played numerous solo recitals\, gave workshops and masterclasses\, and collaborated frequently with vocalists and instrumentalists in the Mary L’Engle Ensemble\, the River City Trio\, the chamber group-in-residence at Friday Musicale in Jacksonville\, Florida\, and the Jacksonville Symphony and Richmond Symphony musicians. \nIn 2017\, she received a grant to commission ten paintings by two graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University art students. These paintings were presented alongside the complete performance of Mussorgsky’s piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition during her concert tour in 2018-19. Deeply committed to community outreach\, she launched a concert series during her residency at Edward Waters College\, in which high caliber artists performed concerts as well as conducted master classes\, workshops\, and lectures for the continuing enrichment and exposure of classical music to both the school and the community. She initiated the Mentoring Program as part of the Richmond Music Teachers Association\, in which young music teachers can be paired with experienced teachers to help them with aspects of teaching. She is the co-founder of the Online Young Pianist Summer Symposium\, which launched in May 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. The Symposium was conducted virtually for pre-college and college students as well as teachers\, in which guest speakers were invited to present topics such as the art of practicing\, the art of memorization\, and Alexander Technique\, as well as a masterclass. The Symposium continued to flourish in April 2022\, and is expected to have more sessions in 2023. \nMichelle Huang holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Tennessee\, and Doctor of Music in Piano Performance from Florida State University. Her principal teachers include Barbara Rowan\, David Northington\, and Read Gainsford. Dr. Huang has held teaching positions at Walter State Community College and Lincoln Memorial University. In 2011 – 2014\, she served as the Assistant Professor of Piano at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville\, Florida. Most recently\, she was on the piano faculty at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond\, Virginia. In the summer\, she served on the faculty of East/West International Piano Festival in Seoul\, Korea. \nIn addition to teaching in the collegiate setting\, Dr. Huang also maintains a private studio\, where she works with talented pre-college students both in her Seattle studio and online. She has served as President and first Vice President of Programming for the Richmond Music Teachers Association. She is currently an active member of the Seattle Music Teachers Association and Eastside Music Teachers Association. Highly demanded as a frequent presenter and adjudicator\, she is a Visiting Artist for the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Many of her students have won top awards and successfully pursued studies and careers in music.[/expand] \nProgram Description: It is a lifelong challenge for pianists[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=”]to make a beautiful cantabile sound on the piano\, but it is possible through a general understanding of the mechanism of the instrument as well as the proper technique to make a warm\, singing tone in piano playing. In this presentation\, we will survey different ways to approach the piano keys through two note and three note slurs\, staccatos\, tenutos\, accents\, octaves\, chords\, voicing\, and phrase shaping. Through specific musical examples\, we will learn that different composers and styles might require different techniques to bring out certain sounds. By exploring an array of key speeds and attacks\, we can bring exciting possibilities in how we can vary our sound and musical ideas.[/expand]
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-creating-beautiful-tone-in-piano-playing/
LOCATION:La Grande United Methodist Church\, 1612 4th St\, La Grande\, OR\, 97850
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20230107T200339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T203900Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event -- Practice Smarter\, Not Longer
DESCRIPTION:Contact for Zoom link: Jan Miller\nPresenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Dr. Lark Powers[expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]In demand as a solo and collaborative artist as well as an adjudicator and presenter\, Dr. Lark Powers has performed at such venues as Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center\, the 92nd Street Y in New York City and at the Library of Congress in Washington\, D.C. Internationally she has been heard in Europe\, Mexico\, and Canada. In addition to numerous collaborations with ensembles\, including the Tacoma Symphony\, Fort Collins Symphony\, the Washington-Idaho Symphony\, and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado\, she appears in frequent two-piano concerts as part of the duo she forms with pianist Ricardo de la Torre. Locally she is a frequent performer on the Listen Live at Lunch series at the First Lutheran Church of Tacoma\, the Second City Chamber Series\, and the faculty artist series at Pacific Lutheran University. \nLark received a DMA in piano performance from the University of Colorado Boulder\, and holds three Master’s degrees (in piano\, theory pedagogy and in harpsichord) and a graduate performance diploma in piano from the Peabody Institute. Her undergraduate studies occurred at the University of the Pacific\, where she earned a BM in piano performance\, summa cum laude\, after which she attended the Conservatoire National de Région de Paris for three years where she won a premier prix. \nA Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and a Washington State Visiting Artist\, Lark teaches at Pacific Lutheran University where she instructs applied lessons and accompanying and coordinates the group keyboard program. Dr. Powers has presented on topics including managing performance anxiety\, the creativity inherent in the Baroque repertoire\, the pedagogy of keyboard harmony\, and more. She is a proponent of new music\, specializing in the music of Latin American composers\, and can be heard on recordings with the Pan Pacific Ensemble on Albany records and the Cherry Creek Flute Duo.[/expand] \nProgram Description: Practice is the most significant element which will determine a musician’s success and enjoyment of their craft.[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=”]However\, many musicians were never taught how to practice\, and some of what we think we know about learning can be updated. A few easily incorporated practice strategies can greatly increase progress and make practicing more efficient. This presentation will delve into fascinating research on how the brain learns and how this relates to music and practicing. Offering innovative and practical advice\, topics discussed will include organization\, spacing\, the effectiveness of interleaved (random) repetition\, first-time retrieval strategies\, performance preparation\, and common practice mistakes. With strategies to overcome the challenge of getting started\, making improvement that sticks\, staying focused\, and planning the next session\, this presentation will suggest ideas that can make practice rewarding and effective. Strategic practice techniques create transformative changes\, which can be seen in overall progress as well as in performing comfort and success.[/expand]
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-practice-smarter-not-longer/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Virtual,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20220920T222557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T222736Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Training the Ear and the Eye From the Start: The Hoffman Method
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom\, for access please contact Jan Miller\nPresenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Joseph Hoffman[expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]Joseph Hoffman began playing the piano at age six. In high school\, he studied with Alfred Mouledous\, principal pianist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. While continuing his musical studies in piano and conducting at Brigham Young University\, Mr. Hoffman was appointed chorusmaster and conductor for numerous BYU opera productions\, including Carmen and Pirates of Penzance. He conducted the 300-voice University Chorale and taught courses for music majors in music theory\, conducting and sightsinging. \nIn order to help pay his way through grad school\, Mr. Hoffman began teaching piano lessons to kids in the neighborhood. He wanted his students to love music and piano playing as much as he did\, but he struggled to find a piano method that provided a rigorous\, well-rounded musical training\, while still being fun and engaging. Over the next several years\, he made it his personal quest to study all he could about learning theory\, and he actively researched the best methods available for teaching music. It was from these years of study\, exploration\, and experimentation that the “Hoffman Method” of teaching piano was born.[/expand] \nProgram Description: Researchers have known for decades[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]that young children do not learn best from books\, but through direct experience. Joseph Hoffman will share techniques and activities which will immerse the children you teach in a rich array of musical experiences through singing\, movement\, and engaging activities that explore rhythm\, pitch\, and reading notes on the staff. Building on this solid foundation of musical awareness and skill\, children develop a fluent piano technique and acquire an impressive repertoire of piano literature. The end result is students who are adept at playing by both ear and by sight. This program has been used over the last ten years with hundreds of students in both group and private settings\, and the results have been remarkably positive..[/expand]
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-training-the-ear-and-the-eye-from-the-start-the-hoffman-method/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20211010T173405Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event (Part 2)-Engaging Story and Narrative in Performance: Marches\, Waltzes\, Chorales\, and Other "Topics" in Music
DESCRIPTION:Local Contact: For more information please contact Jan Miller.\nLocation: Zoom\, for access please contact Jan Miller.\nPresenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Dr. Stephen Lewis\, PhD\, DMA\,NCTM[expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]Dr. Stephen Lewis\, PhD\, DMA\, NCTM\, is a Portland-based composer\, pianist\, conductor\, and teacher whose compositions inhabit the terrain between sound as physical sensation and sound as signifier of culture. Stephen’s opera\, Noon at Dusk\, was hailed as “delectable\,” with a “constantly shifting sonic world [that] proved fascinating and effective.” Recent and upcoming performance engagements include concerts with the Oregon Symphony\, the Agnieszka Laska Dancers\, the Astoria Music Festival\, and Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project as well as a live broadcast on All-Classical Radio. Stephen has also performed throughout the United States and in Italy. Stephen holds a PhD in composition and a DMA in piano from UC-San Diego\, and a BMus from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Stephen teaches piano\, composition\, music theory\, and conducting privately at his home and from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish\, where he serves as music director and organist. Stephen enjoys baking bread\, reading\, wine tasting\, and hiking with his wife. See more at his websites: www.stephenlewiscomposer.com (artistic) and www.chopinois.com (teaching).[/expand] \nProgram Description (Session One 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM): When writing music\,[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]young composers need to learn to navigate the difficulties of notation (so other people can read their music)\, instrumentation (so their music works and sounds its best)\, and style. In this 2-hour session\, we will explore a basic set of rules and principles that will allow you to teach your students how to write clear\, creative\, and effective music. Have handy: blank staff paper\, a pencil\, an eraser\, a 6-inch ruler\, and enthusiasm![/expand] \nProgram Description (Session Two 1:00 to 3:00 PM): Many of us feel[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]that music is often telling a story\, but we cannot agree on what these stories are! Is there a story\, or not? In this workshop\, Dr. Lewis will present current innovative ideas from music theorists about musical “topics\,” or references to extra-musical ideas\, and how they help us to speak more clearly and accurately about musical stories and narratives. We will look at some of the most common topics found in classical and romantic music and how thinking about topics can help teachers and students reach greater heights in their work together.[/expand] \n 
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-part-2-engaging-story-and-narrative-in-performance-marches-waltzes-chorales-and-other-topics-in-music/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Virtual,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20210916T025821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T014334Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event (Part One)-Nuts & Bolts of Writing Music Down: A Guide to Help Your Students' Composition Look and Feel Professional
DESCRIPTION:Local Contact: For more information please contact Jan Miller.\nLocation: Zoom\, for access please contact Jan Miller.\nPresenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Dr. Stephen Lewis\, PhD\, DMA\,NCTM[expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]Dr. Stephen Lewis\, PhD\, DMA\, NCTM\, is a Portland-based composer\, pianist\, conductor\, and teacher whose compositions inhabit the terrain between sound as physical sensation and sound as signifier of culture. Stephen’s opera\, Noon at Dusk\, was hailed as “delectable\,” with a “constantly shifting sonic world [that] proved fascinating and effective.” Recent and upcoming performance engagements include concerts with the Oregon Symphony\, the Agnieszka Laska Dancers\, the Astoria Music Festival\, and Fear No Music’s Young Composers Project as well as a live broadcast on All-Classical Radio. Stephen has also performed throughout the United States and in Italy. Stephen holds a PhD in composition and a DMA in piano from UC-San Diego\, and a BMus from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Stephen teaches piano\, composition\, music theory\, and conducting privately at his home and from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Parish\, where he serves as music director and organist. Stephen enjoys baking bread\, reading\, wine tasting\, and hiking with his wife. See more at his websites: www.stephenlewiscomposer.com (artistic) and www.chopinois.com (teaching).[/expand] \nProgram Description (Session One 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM): When writing music\,[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]young composers need to learn to navigate the difficulties of notation (so other people can read their music)\, instrumentation (so their music works and sounds its best)\, and style. In this 2-hour session\, we will explore a basic set of rules and principles that will allow you to teach your students how to write clear\, creative\, and effective music. Have handy: blank staff paper\, a pencil\, an eraser\, a 6-inch ruler\, and enthusiasm![/expand] \nProgram Description (Session Two 1:00 to 3:00 PM): Many of us feel[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]that music is often telling a story\, but we cannot agree on what these stories are! Is there a story\, or not? In this workshop\, Dr. Lewis will present current innovative ideas from music theorists about musical “topics\,” or references to extra-musical ideas\, and how they help us to speak more clearly and accurately about musical stories and narratives. We will look at some of the most common topics found in classical and romantic music and how thinking about topics can help teachers and students reach greater heights in their work together.[/expand] \n  \n 
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-nuts-bolts-of-writing-music-down-a-guide-to-help-your-students-composition-look-and-feel-professional/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Virtual,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183720
CREATED:20210118T004113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T023330Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event-Integrative Alexander Technique for Performance and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Local Contact: For more information please contact Jan Miller.\nLocation: Zoom\, for access please contact Susan Todd.\nPresenting District: Blue Mountain\nPresenter: Dr. Matt Goodrich [expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]Dr. Matt Goodrich is a native of Syracuse\, NY\, and a graduate of Oberlin College Conservatory\, where he studied with Julian Martin. He earned his DMA from the University of Washington under the direction of Robin McCabe. His dissertation\, entitled Ricardo Viñes and Les Apaches\, explored the life and talents of one of the twentieth century’s most enigmatic performers. He continues to perform Viñes-related solo- and duo-piano repertoire.\nGoodrich was national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association (Young Artists Division) and Young Keyboard Artist Association competitions. He has performed extensively on the West Coast\, including a headline recital for the Seattle Spring Contemporary Music Festival and a Washington State debut tour\, and has appeared as soloist with the Syracuse Symphony\, University of Washington Symphony\, UW Wind Ensemble\, Victoria Festival Orchestra\, Willamette Valley Symphony\, and Seattle Thalia Symphony.\nAn active chamber music and theatrical performer\, Goodrich was featured in the inaugural concert of the Auburn Symphony Chamber Series and performs frequently with diverse performing groups such as Expanse Ensemble\, Pacific Northwest Ballet\, Harrington-Goodrich Duo\, Lucia Neare’s Theatrical Wonders\, and Northwest Boychoir. He spent 2016 on the road with the Broadway national tour of If/Then and has been an Oregon Shakespeare Festival company member for six seasons. He has earned Alexander Technique International Teaching Certification and is currently Instructor of Piano at Southern Oregon University. He resides in Ashland\, OR.[/expand]\nProgram Description: It is both possible and desirable to learn the Alexander Technique[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]by applying it directly to the specialized skills of an activity—in our case\, music making—from the very beginning. This workshop outlines the basic principles of this unique and practical learning process\, giving the tools to analyze and think constructively about whole-self coordination as well as the efficient sequence of thought and movement needed to play an instrument or sing.[/expand]
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-integrative-alexander-technique-for-performance-and-wellness/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Miller":MAILTO:j.d.miller@frontier.com
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