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SUMMARY:Grant Event-Lions and Tigers and...PARENTS!...Oh My!: Constructive Communication with Parents
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom\, to obtain the Zoom meeting link\, please contact Deborah Butler.\nPresenting District: Salem\nPresenter: Rebekah Carter\, NCTM [expand title=”Read Presenter Bio” swaptitle=” “]Rebekah Carter\, NCTM\, maintains a full-time piano studio in eastern Oregon and has taught for over 14 years. She also teaches and accompanies as an adjunct instructor at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario\, OR. Her college studies took her to Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle\, WA where she studied with Dr. Peter Mack. In addition to teaching\, Ms. Carter serves on the OMTA State Board as Certification Chair and OMTA Blue Mountain District as Secretary and chairs festivals at the district and state level. Ms. Carter presented at the 2020 OMTA Virtual Conference from Florence\, OR. She is a regular presenter and competition adjudicator in eastern Oregon/western Idaho. In 2016-2018\, she was a Tholen Fellow through Portland Piano International.[/expand] \nProgram Description: Teachers of all instruments can relate to stories of “that” parent…you know…that one. However\, parents are a determining factor in a student’s success and a necessary part of our daily work as music teachers.[expand title=”Read More” swaptitle=” “]So how can we develop a constructive and positive relationship with them? Research shows that communication is the key. This lecture will use humor and interactive activities as well as practical tools and help\, and includes: a handout of useful phrases for common “sticky situations\,” interactive role-playing\, exploration of your studio’s communication style\, other not-so-obvious forms of communication you use every day\, helpful apps\, and a practical look at the MTNA Code of Ethics for professional guidance.[/expand]
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-lions-and-tigers-and-parents-oh-my-constructive-communication-with-parents/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah Butler":MAILTO:butlers9@frontier.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210131
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SUMMARY:District Event: TVOMTA Virtual Baroque Festival
DESCRIPTION:Contact: Myrna Setiawan\nRegistration Deadline: January 8\, 2021 \nWebsite: https://tvomta.org/student-events-and-awards \nFounded in 1895\, the OMTA Baroque Festival\, formerly Jr. Bach\, is open to instrumentalists through age 19 and singers through age 24. Districts from around the state send a group of “winners” to perform at the State Baroque Festival Recital. The TVOMTA Baroque Festival is open to students in either competitive or non-competitive status\, and students receive valuable feedback from the adjudicator on their performance. \nRecorded performance to be submitted for audition adjudication. Comments & results of winner from competitive division to be announced on Jan 30\, 2021. \n 
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/district-event-tvomta-virtual-baroque-festival/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Myrna Setiawan":MAILTO:myrnasetiawan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T022133
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Classical Music - Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Mark Stevens \nPresenting District: Umatilla-Morrow \nProgram Description: Aaron Copland’s What to Listen for in Music teaches all music lovers how to enjoy music more fully. We can explore Copland’s ideas easily with students of all ages as we work with them on new repertoire. By doing this\, our teaching becomes more exciting as we involve composition\, theory\, musicianship\, audience communication\, and improved memorization in our music study! This workshop will apply Copland’s major themes of rhythm\, melody\, harmony\, and form to his own intermediate piano pieces\, as well as other music from American composers from the same time period. These concepts are easily transferred to music from any era! Finally\, we will explore his ideas about listeners and performers to make for a richer recital experience. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Mark Stevens enjoys a dynamic career as a solo pianist\, collaborative artist\, teacher\, and adjudicator. He is Assistant Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies at the School of Performing Arts at South Dakota State University. Dr. Stevens’ experience as a pianist ranges from traditional piano repertoire to contemporary music\, including living composers. As an advocate for 20th and 21st century music\, he performs a diverse range of repertoire\, with a special affinity for American composers. In recital\, he engages audiences through thematic programming\, juxtapositions of unique repertoire\, and colorful insights about music\, composers\, and cultural context. An active collaborative pianist\, he routinely coaches and performs with both vocalists and instrumentalists. His passion for chamber music leads him to blend chamber and solo repertoire to create concert programs of unusual variety and depth. \nAn active and passionate teacher for two decades\, Dr. Stevens has repeatedly been awarded for the quality of his instruction. \nFor access contact Sue Nelson.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-unlocking-the-secrets-of-modern-classical-music-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Nelson":MAILTO:musicdoc3@mac.com
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Classical Music - Master Class
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Mark Stevens \nPresenting District: Umatilla-Morrow \nProgram Description: Aaron Copland’s What to Listen for in Music teaches all music lovers how to enjoy music more fully. We can explore Copland’s ideas easily with students of all ages as we work with them on new repertoire. By doing this\, our teaching becomes more exciting as we involve composition\, theory\, musicianship\, audience communication\, and improved memorization in our music study! This workshop will apply Copland’s major themes of rhythm\, melody\, harmony\, and form to his own intermediate piano pieces\, as well as other music from American composers from the same time period. These concepts are easily transferred to music from any era! Finally\, we will explore his ideas about listeners and performers to make for a richer recital experience. \nAbout the presenter: Dr. Mark Stevens enjoys a dynamic career as a solo pianist\, collaborative artist\, teacher\, and adjudicator. He is Assistant Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies at the School of Performing Arts at South Dakota State University. Dr. Stevens’ experience as a pianist ranges from traditional piano repertoire to contemporary music\, including living composers. As an advocate for 20th and 21st century music\, he performs a diverse range of repertoire\, with a special affinity for American composers. In recital\, he engages audiences through thematic programming\, juxtapositions of unique repertoire\, and colorful insights about music\, composers\, and cultural context. An active collaborative pianist\, he routinely coaches and performs with both vocalists and instrumentalists. His passion for chamber music leads him to blend chamber and solo repertoire to create concert programs of unusual variety and depth. \nAn active and passionate teacher for two decades\, Dr. Stevens has repeatedly been awarded for the quality of his instruction. \nFor access contact Sue Nelson.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-unlocking-the-secrets-of-modern-classical-music-master-class/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Nelson":MAILTO:musicdoc3@mac.com
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CREATED:20200918T010429Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - How Do I Get My Student to Sound Artistic?
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Thomas Otten\, NCTM \nPresenting District: Linn-Benton \nProgram Description: What makes for an artistic performance? This session will delve into issues of tone\, rubato\, rhythm\, articulation\, pedal\, tempo: how to use these elements to create artistry in students. \nAbout the Presenter: Thomas Otten\, a California native born of German-American parents\, has been hailed by the New York Times as “an extremely original player who puts a formidable technique at the service of his ideas.” He made his debut at age seventeen with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center\, and has since developed a global profile through performances in New York\, Washington\, Los Angeles\, St. Petersburg\, Sydney\, Munich\, Frankfurt\, and Milan\, including such venues as Carnegie Hall\, Alice Tully Hall\, Severance Hall\, the German Embassy\, and the National Press Club. He has given guest artist recitals and masterclasses at top music schools and conservatories\, such as the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory in Russia\, the Munich Hochschule für Musik in Germany\, as well as the Eastman School of Music\, The Juilliard School\, and Oberlin Conservatory in the U.S.\nA recipient of numerous national and international awards\, Dr. Otten has studied with artist teachers John Perry and Nelita True\, and worked intensively with biomechanics expert Barbara Lister-Sink. He has been on the faculties of the International Young Artists Project (Italy)\, Saarburger Serenaden International Music Festival (Germany)\, the American Institute of Musical Studies (Austria)\, and the Kent/Blossom Festival (Ohio)\, as well as concerto soloist at the Chautauqua and Brevard Summer Festivals. He has been a member of competition juries in the U.S. and abroad\, and was founder of the Kent Piano Seminar in Ohio\, as well director of the UNC Liszt Festival\, UNC Etude Festival\, and the Ginastera Centennial Celebration in North Carolina. His discography includes transcriptions of Franz Liszt and a premiere recording of etudes by African American composer Leslie Adams. He is committed to diverse music of our time\, having also premiered works by electronic music expert Frances White and jazz pianist/composer Joe Utterback.\nDr. Otten is Professor Emeritus of Piano at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; previously he was chair of piano at Kent State University. His former students include prize-winning concert artist Andrew Tyson\, along with other professional musicians who are active throughout the country. His collaborations include the Miami and Vega String Quartets\, violinist Richard Luby\, as well as baritone Marc Callahan and soprano Louise Toppin.\nFor more information on Dr. Otten’s activities as a master teacher/pianist\, please visit his website: www.otten.studio. \nPlease contact Rosanne Smith for Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-how-do-i-get-my-student-to-sound-artistic/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosanne Smith":MAILTO:rosannecs@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201009T103000
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SUMMARY:Grant Event - Online Teaching: Equipment\, Apps and Approaches to Remote Piano Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Stephen Lewis\, NCTM \nPresenting District: Central Oregon \nProgram Description: This presentation gives many practical pointers to make your remote teaching easier and more effective. \nAbout the Presenter: Dr. Stephen Lewis\, PhD\, DMA\, 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). \nPlease contact Janet Smith for Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/grant-event-online-teaching-equipment-apps-and-approaches-to-remote-piano-lessons/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Grant Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Smith":MAILTO:jstrekkie@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201009T090000
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CREATED:20200923T154544Z
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SUMMARY:District Event: 	Leila Viss Virtual Workshop on Composition
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2020 \nTualatin Valley District invites all OMTA members to join us for this FREE virtual workshop by Leila Viss. Leila will be presenting: “Keeping It All Together When Life Falls Apart” with “Blossoming Within Boundaries: A Recipe For Budding Composers”. To register\, send your name\, email\, and phone # to teresasealey.omta@gmail.com. This event will either be over Zoom or an unlisted YouTube stream.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/district-event-leila-viss-virtual-workshop-on-composition/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:District Event,Tualatin Valley,Virtual,Workshop/Seminar/Class
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa Sealey":MAILTO:teresasealey.omta@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T150000
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CREATED:20200830T213801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200830T213844Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Syllabus Adjudicators' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is a kick-start for the school year\, designed for Syllabus Adjudicators. It is particularly important because of the changes made in syllabus adjudication due to the current COVID-19 health restrictions.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/annual-syllabus-adjudicators-retreat/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Syllabus,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Heidi Evans":MAILTO:heidievanspiano@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200920
DTSTAMP:20260604T022133
CREATED:20200731T220908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T220908Z
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SUMMARY:Fall OMTA Board Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is a kick-start for for the year\, designed for state officers\, committee chairs and district presidents\, with our new State President\, Sarah Ball at the helm. The event begins Friday evening\, September 18\, and continues through the day Saturday\, September 19. Details TBA.
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/fall20-omta-board-retreat/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Ball":MAILTO:sarahbarkerball@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20260604T022133
CREATED:20200916T153146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T154846Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon-MTNA Competition
DESCRIPTION:Three-tier music performance competition throughout the states of US. \nRegistration Deadline: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time\, September 23\, 2020 \nhttps://oregonmta.org/programs/mtna-competitions/ \nVideo Upload Deadline: 11:59 PM Pacific Time\, November 1\, 2020
URL:https://oregonmta.org/event/20oregon-mtna-competition/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Julia Lee":MAILTO:h.lee@pdx.edu
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