Talk About Teaching (TAT)
Discussion Topic Sightreading: How to Strengthen Skills. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music and teaching. Topics listed below provide a starting point for discussion; however, any area of interest is fair game. All teachers in the DC, VA and MD area are welcome; there is no fee. Bring ideas, solutions, questions & answers. This forum is a wonderful way for us to share experiences and learn from each other. Remote Option Additionally, Katharine Niemann, katherine.niemann@gmail.com, will be making meetings available for remote attendance through Zoom. If you would like to join the discussion but are unable to join us in-person please contact Katharine for details.
Talk About Teaching (TAT)
Discussion Topic Trends in Piano Teaching – Piano Duet Literature and Rehearsal. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music and teaching. Topics listed below provide a starting point for discussion; however, any area of interest is fair game. All teachers in the DC, VA and MD area are welcome; there is no fee. Bring ideas, solutions, questions & answers. This forum is a wonderful way for us to share experiences and learn from each other. Remote Option Additionally, Katharine Niemann, katherine.niemann@gmail.com, will be making meetings available for remote attendance through Zoom. If you would like to join the discussion but are unable to join us in-person please contact Katharine for details.
Talk About Teaching (TAT)
Discussion Topic Trends in Piano Teaching- Rhythm & Pulse: Grouping and the Rhythmic Phrase. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music and teaching. Topics listed below provide a starting point for discussion; however, any area of interest is fair game. All teachers in the DC, VA and MD area are welcome; there is no fee. Bring ideas, solutions, questions & answers. This forum is a wonderful way for us to share experiences and learn from each other. Remote Option Additionally, Katharine Niemann, katherine.niemann@gmail.com, will be making meetings available for remote attendance through Zoom. If you would like to join the discussion but are unable to join us in-person please contact Katharine for details.
McLean Symphony and NVMTA’s Composition Contest Winner
The program of National Treasures will consist only of music by American Composers, including a composition by 13 year-old local student, Daniel Carroll, winner of a festival sponsored by the Northern Virginia Music Teachers’ Association, and a work written in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Eric Lacy, PhD, a recent graduate of Louisiana State University titled, A Dream of Conscience. https://mclean-symphony.org/national-treasures/
TAT: “Instructors or Therapists? Students Whose Emotional Issues Surface in the Studio”
"Instructors or Therapists? Students Whose Emotional Issues Surface in the Studio" Presented by Bharati Somen
TAT Piano, Mirror, Mirror on the Piano
"Mirror, Mirror on the Piano--The Benefits of Practicing in Symmetrical Inversion" Presented by Jim Litzelman
TAT: Getting These Soft Fingers Working
"Getting These Soft Fingers Working" Presented by Yoon Huh
TAT “Challenges in Young Pianists (including Pedal!!)” with Bonnie Kellert is postponed. Date TBD
"Challenges in Young Pianists (including Pedal!!)" Presented by Bonnie Kellert Discussion offers strategies for teachers to show students how to practice technical challenges and to retain these concepts. Of foremost importance is detecting, distinguishing and determining a technical challenge before approaching and discovering solutions. Demonstration of basic technique includes posture, finger strength, sound production, articulation, evenly played scales & accuracy. Beginning years also includes absence of tension, economy of motion, variety of dynamics, creating a beautiful sound. Teachers should establish effective goals and clear solutions for motivating students to accomplish challenges and select appropriate and individualized goals for each student so that established objectives can be accomplished. Watching students practice can be very illuminating and guide the teacher about how to approach problems. Videotaping teaching sessions is a useful tool to remind students HOW to achieve consistent results. Good, consistent practice habits, developing LTM (Long Term Memory) and learning to listen, along with employing reliable concepts, are vital to success and will help preserve and retain dependable results. Other topics of discussion are welcomed, including pedaling. Bonnie Kellert, scholarship student of Leon Fleisher. Performer, teacher, lecturer and Master Class presenter. Her performances have elicited these comments: “All her playing is imbued with unpretentious, unspoiled musicality”…” a musician who has command of the keyboard, a brilliant mentality and a dramatic flair balanced by sensitive insight…”
Amadeus Orchestra and NVMTA Concerto Winners-Postponed, Date TBD
2019-05-19 concert flyer (1)
TAT: “Physicality and Technique”–Postponed, Date TBD
"Physicality and Technique" Presented by David Kosutic
Lori Piitz: “Retraining”
October 23, 2020, Lori Piitz: "Retraining" When pianists find themselves with an injury it is important that they seek advice and care from a medical professional. When they are finally able to return to the piano they may need to rethink the way they have been playing in order not to re-injury themselves. I would like to share what I have learned about retraining from my work with Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink (Freeing the Caged Bird), and from my own experience working with injured pianists. Lori Piitz is Professor of Piano at JMU where, in addition to working with talented piano students, she also teaches graduate courses in pedagogy and “Preparing for the Job Market.” A versatile artist, her career includes such diverse opportunities as playing chamber music at Lincoln Center in New York City and performing in a German opera house dressed as a baby chick! While living in Germany she held the position of orchestra pianist with the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra and frequently performed recitals with members of that orchestra. Piano four-hand recitals have taken her to Canada, Europe and the United States, including the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. One of her particular interests is piano technique, and she holds a certification in Injury-Preventive Piano Technique. Before coming to JMU she taught at the University of Ottawa, Eastern Mennonite University, the Augsburg/Nürnberg Hochschule für Musik and at the Abraxas Musical Akademie in Munich.
Bonnie Kellert, “Challenges in Young Pianists (including pedal!)”
November 20, 2020: Bonnie Kellert "Challenges in Young Pianists (including pedal!)" Challenges For Young Pianists includes developing and achieving technical ability as well as understanding and acquiring musicianship. Each student requires special attention to individual needs and challenges. Encourage cultivation of students’ strengths by promoting proper practice habits, laying a strong foundation in all aspects of music and keeping special needs in mind when selecting repertoire. Demonstrate for your students and share listening time with them; Focus on musicianship, including interpretation, phrasing, listening skills, pedaling, tone control, stylistic differences; Guide students to build a solid technical foundation geared toward proper posture, strong fingers, appropriate hand and finger position (including a reliable bridge), flexible wrists and relaxed arms. Help students develop a wide dynamic palette, facility, ease of playing and so forth. Demonstrate basic technique such as sound production, articulation, evenly played scales & accuracy. Examine, distinguish and determine each technical challenge before approaching and discovering solutions. Set effective goals and clear solutions to motivate students. Demonstrate HOW and WHAT to practice. Select appropriate repertoire for each student so that established objectives can be accomplished without frustration or tears. Encourage analysis and memorizing, performing for others, sight reading and duet playing. Introduce pedaling to expand expression and color. The pedal is the “soul of the piano.” Have students write essays about the composer, the type of piece they’re learning, comparing “periods” of composition, styles, etc. so they continue to develop their listening skills. Above all, students should have fun exploring repertoire, composers and music history, and teachers should have fun sharing all aspects of music with their students! Bonnie Kellert is in constant demand as a performer, […]
POSTPONED: Edvinas Mistkinmas and Natalia Nelson, “Challenges of Comprehensive Music Education in the 21st-Century”
This event has been postponed. Please join us for the next TAT in April.
Nancy Breth, “New World Symphony: harmony, discord, conflict, resolution and joy in the life of a transfer student and his teacher”
April 21, 2021: Nancy Breth, "New World Symphony: harmony, discord, conflict, resolution and joy in the life of a transfer student and his teacher" A walk through the all-important first year as The New Teacher: making the interview count, setting up for success, creating a safe environment, forging partnerships, getting down to business, managing surprises, building trust, celebrating success. Nancy O'Neill Beth teaches piano and chamber music in Arlington VA and Washington DC. Soon after joining NVMTA in 1982, Nancy and fellow newcomer Jacqua Yeomans joined the board as co-chairs of the Fall Festival. This was the first of numerous board positions she would hold over the years, and also the first of many treasured friendships with NVMTA members. She is also a longtime board member of WMTA. Nancy collaborates with teachers at home and throughout the country. She’s headlined a number of state MTA conferences, and 2020 marks her fifth appearance as a presenter at MTNA’s national conference. While Nancy is proud that some of her students have been successful in competitions, even up to the national level, her primary goal is to help all music-loving students build the skills they need to become lifelong pianists. Nancy’s latest project is Effective Practicing, a collection of short You Tube videos for pianists. Her book, Practicing the Piano, two Guides on Effective Practicing and a chamber music volume, are published by Hal Leonard.
TAT: June 2021: Dr. Audrey Andrist on Teaching and Performing
June 23, 2021: Audrey Andrist "Practicing Patience and Memorizing Methodically" Dr. Andrist will speak on a wide range of topics related to teaching and performing, drawn from her many decades working with students of all ages, and her experience as an active performer. She will discuss practice tips/strategies/goals in detail, ideas about memorization, and empowering students to achieve peak performance while dealing with performance anxiety. Questions are welcome following the talk. --------- Hailed as a “stunning pianist with incredible dexterity”, Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist has thrilled audiences around the globe, from North America to Japan, China and Germany with her “passionate abandon” and “great intelligence.” Ms. Andrist grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, and while in high school traveled three hours one-way for piano lessons with William Moore, himself a former student of famed musicians Cécile Genhart and Rosina Lhévinne. She completed Masters and Doctoral degrees at the Juilliard School with Herbert Stessin, and garnered first prizes at the Mozart International, San Antonio International, Eckhardt-Gramatté, and Juilliard Concerto Competitions. She has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Place des Arts in Montreal, Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, and Alice Tully Hall in New York. She is a member of the Stern/Andrist Duo with her husband, James Stern, and Strata, a trio with Stern and clarinetist Nathan Williams. Ms. Andrist can be heard on over a dozen recordings on the Albany and New Focus labels, among others. She lives in the Washington, DC area, where she teaches at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, the Washington Conservatory, and privately, and where she was a visiting artist at the University of Maryland-College Park 2020. Her CD of solo works by Robert Schumann […]
TAT: June 2021: Audrey Andrist,”Practicing Patience and Memorizing Methodically”
June 23, 2021: Audrey Andrist, "Practicing Patience and Memorizing Methodically" Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist has spent decades learning, memorizing and performing extremely complex modern repertoire (as well as standard repertoire, of course!), and teaching this repertoire to her many students. Dr. Andrist will offer tips and strategies for cultivating and encouraging patience in students' practice routines, and for building confident, lasting memorization of all types and levels of repertoire. Hailed as a “stunning pianist with incredible dexterity”, Canadian pianist Audrey Andrist has thrilled audiences around the globe, from North America to Japan, China and Germany with her “passionate abandon” and “great intelligence.” Ms. Andrist grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, and while in high school traveled three hours one-way for piano lessons with William Moore, himself a former student of famed musicians Cécile Genhart and Rosina Lhévinne. She completed Masters and Doctoral degrees at the Juilliard School with Herbert Stessin, and garnered first prizes at the Mozart International, San Antonio International, Eckhardt-Gramatté, and Juilliard Concerto Competitions. She has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Place des Arts in Montreal, Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, and Alice Tully Hall in New York. She is a member of the Stern/Andrist Duo with her husband, James Stern, and Strata, a trio with Stern and clarinetist Nathan Williams. Ms. Andrist can be heard on over a dozen recordings on the Albany and New Focus labels, among others. She lives in the Washington, DC area, where she teaches at the Washington Conservatory and the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and where she was a visiting faculty member at the University of Maryland-College Park this past spring. Her CD of solo works by Robert Schumann is available […]
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents... A presentation by Nancy Breth, "Life After Lessons."
Financial Award Application Due Date
See this link for more information: https://www.nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
NVMTA Concerto Winners perform with The Amadeus Orchestra April 24, 2022
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association’s Concerto Competition prizewinners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra under the direction of A. Scott Wood at Saint Luke Catholic Church in McLean. The students were chosen from three concerto competition events: NVMTA’s Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition, the NVMTA Woodwind Concerto Competition, and the NVMTA String Concerto Competition. Over 120 students competed in these three competitions in 2022. Six students will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra including two students from 2020 who were chosen but were unable to perform when the event was canceled due to covid-19. This year’s performers include Jude Giddons (piano), Runa Matsushita (violin), Mikhail Mints (clarinet), Christopher Tate (cello), Kevin Wu (clarinet), and Angela J. Zhang (piano). The concertos for this program were composed by Beethoven, Copland, Rachmaninoff, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, and Von Weber. Congratulations to these students, their teachers, and their families! Thank you to Artistic Director Scott Wood and the Amadeus Orchestra and NVMTA for making this wonderful experience possible. Donations are gratefully accepted to make this a continuing event for these talented students and can be made at nvmta.org. Please indicate that it is for opportunities with the Amadeus Orchestra. Teachers represented from this program include Nancy Genovese (clarinet), June Huang (violin), Albert Hunt (clarinet), Jim Litzelman (piano), Lisa Sarratt (piano), Ben Wensel (cello). Tickets for this performance are $40 each and are available online at amadeusconcerts.com. Performance: April 24, 2022, 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101.
Talk About Teaching (TAT) – September
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
NVMTA Executive Board Meeting–September 2022
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
General Meeting NVMTA, September
General Meeting. Location: Woman's Club of Arlington Baroque Dance Rhythms for Musicians A Masterclass by Paige Whitley-Bauguess Welcome, NVMTA members! We are so pleased to present a special interactive program at the Woman's Club of Arlington with Paige Whitley-Bauguess, who interprets, recreates, and performs Baroque theatre dance in venues all over the world. A recent presenter wrote what is excellent – artistic, interesting, historic – and downright exciting not to mention fun…one could not ask for more, (Steven Cooksey, Shenandoah University). She produced two dance DVDs, also available as digital downloads at www.BaroqueTrumpet.com: Introduction to Baroque Dance-Dance Types and Dance of the French Baroque Theatre featuring artistic collaborations with Thomas Baird. Paige stage directed operas for festivals and universities and gives masterclasses and workshops at universities, museums, and historical sites around the world. As dance faculty for the Twin Cities Baroque Instrumental Program, Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute, Modern Early Music Institute, East Coast Baroque Dance Workshop at Rutgers University, and Stanford Baroque Dance Workshop, she has taught countless musicians, dancers, and actors. Paige is a former member of the NY Baroque Dance Company and holds an MA in Dance History from the University of California at Riverside and a BFA in Ballet from the NC School of the Arts. Visit Paige at www.BaroqueDance.com. "...a dance class beyond criticism! Helpful, enjoyable, & fun because it was a non-threatening event to newcomers like me. I learned more than I could have imagined."--Feedback from a Student, Twin Cities Baroque Instrumental Program Photo of Paige Whitley-Bauguess by Bill Benners
General Meeting NVMTA, September
Baroque Dance Rhythms for Musicians A Masterclass by Paige Whitley-Bauguess Welcome, NVMTA members! We are so pleased to present a special interactive program at the Woman's Club of Arlington with Paige Whitley-Bauguess, who interprets, recreates, and performs Baroque theatre dance in venues all over the world. A recent presenter wrote what is excellent – artistic, interesting, historic – and downright exciting not to mention fun…one could not ask for more, (Steven Cooksey, Shenandoah University). She produced two dance DVDs, also available as digital downloads at www.BaroqueTrumpet.com: Introduction to Baroque Dance-Dance Types and Dance of the French Baroque Theatre featuring artistic collaborations with Thomas Baird. Paige stage directed operas for festivals and universities and gives masterclasses and workshops at universities, museums, and historical sites around the world. As dance faculty for the Twin Cities Baroque Instrumental Program, Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute, Modern Early Music Institute, East Coast Baroque Dance Workshop at Rutgers University, and Stanford Baroque Dance Workshop, she has taught countless musicians, dancers, and actors. Paige is a former member of the NY Baroque Dance Company and holds an MA in Dance History from the University of California at Riverside and a BFA in Ballet from the NC School of the Arts. Visit Paige at www.BaroqueDance.com. "...a dance class beyond criticism! Helpful, enjoyable, & fun because it was a non-threatening event to newcomers like me. I learned more than I could have imagined."--Feedback from a Student, Twin Cities Baroque Instrumental Program Photo of Paige Whitley-Bauguess by Bill Benners
Talk About Teaching- October
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
Talk About Teaching- November
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents.... Irina Gorin, "Initial stage of piano lessons. Developing technical skills and natural abilities." Irina Gorin will share the overview of the evolution of main principles of Piano Technique, making them accessible for teaching young students, discuss the differences between the learning styles of children and adults and how she implemented all these principles into her curriculum for young beginners "Tales of Musical Journey". Irina Gorin, born in Kiev, Ukraine, studied at Kiev Music College and Kharkov Conservatory. She holds Masters Degrees in Piano Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Chamber Ensemble, and Accompaniment. Over the last 30 years, Mrs. Gorin has established a reputation as one of the most prominent pedagogues for children in the United States and beyond. Gorin Piano Studio graduates continue their musical education in Universities and Conservatories throughout the United States, pursuing diplomas in Performance, Pedagogy, and Music Education. She also contributes to the enrichment of piano teachers by regularly conducting workshops and master classes around USA and abroad. Mrs. Gorin is often sought after as a judge for local and national piano competitions. "Tales of a Musical Journey" is the culmination of her vast education and teaching experience. The series uniquely blends Russian and American teaching methods to prepare beginning piano students for a classical repertoire. Translated into seven languages with more coming, thousands of copies of this publication have been sold in more than 50 countries. In order to showcase the talent of young pianists, she founded and served as President of the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition, which has welcomed competitors from all over the world since 2014.
Talk About Teaching- December
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
NVMTA Executive Board Meeting–January 2023
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents.... Bonnie Kellert, "Leon Fleischer, Learning from the Master" I was very fortunate to have 6 years of piano lessons at Peabody Conservatory with the renowned artist Leon Fleisher. I’d like to describe examples of what it was like to be his student; to illustrate some of the central concepts of his thinking; and to explain ideas that I’ve incorporated into my teaching and that you might want to apply to your teaching as well. Early recordings by Fleisher allow us to hear his long line, sense of breathing, rhythmic drive, excitement and grittiness, plus extremely clear finger work and most evident, his bravura sound. I will share portions of a recorded masterclass he gave at AU where I played the Brahms F minor Sonata. I will also play brief excerpts of Artur Schnabel, Fleisher’s teacher and mentor, which offer opportunities to hear the influence of a great teacher and scholar on the young Fleisher. I hope these examples, plus my own demonstrations at the piano, help you to understand his method of interpreting the score. The meaning of the music was his ultimate goal, and to share these insights with his students. To read more about Bonnie Kellert, please visit www.BonnieKellert.com.
Talk About Teaching -February
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
Financial Award Auditions
For more information: https://www.nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
General Meeting NVMTA, February
The Viennese Fortepiano in Classical Music A Zoom Link will be emailed to members the week of the event. Daniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. He specializes in the First Viennese School — Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. He made his Carnegie Hall (Weill) debut at age 22 and has 50+ tour dates per year as a sought-after soloist, chamber musician, and clinician. Daniel studied historical performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna. He refined his command of historical practices through private study with Andreas Staier and Ingomar Rainer. Daniel is devoted to performing on Viennese fortepianos — utilizing the vast range of tones and colors familiar to the composers. He brings his expertise in the Viennese sound, culture, philosophies, and performance practices of the Classical era to his interpretations. He also enjoys the 18th-century practice of leading orchestras in concerto and symphony performances from the keyboard, acting not as a modern conductor, but as a leader from within the ensemble. Daniel hosts Classical Cake, the podcast about Viennese classical music and culture. Before switching to the fortepiano, Daniel studied privately with internationally-renowned pianists John O’Conor, Gil Sullivan, and Robert Lehrbaumer. Daniel is a dual citizen of the USA and Israel. He comes from a musical family — his mother is a cellist and his father, a composer, taught him piano and composition starting at age four.
Talk About Teaching – March
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents.... A masterclass with Dr. Gabriel Dobner, "But...Do I really know how to teach a Sonata??!! At Jordan Kitts in Fairfax How much pedal is too much pedal in the Classical period? Can my student pedal over the slurs? How do we accomplish evenness in the runs?? How do we accomplish beautiful linear lines while observing all the articulation?? So many questions! Internationally acclaimed Gabriel Dobner will coach three students from three of our wonderful NVMTA teachers and will answer all the questions we have regarding style, technique and expression. This Masterclass will be in person at Jordan Kitts (8500 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22031) on March 18th at 10:00 a.m., and it will be also hosted through Zoom for the members who can't attend. Program Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major Op. 110, Mvt. 3, Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro ma non troppo by L.v. Beethoven Zack Lam (student of Marjorie Lee) Sonata No. 12 in F Major K.332, Mvt.1, Allegro by W.A.Mozart Alex Xu (student of Andrew Horowitz) Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, “Appassionata," Mvt.1, Allegro Assai by L.v. Beethoven Felix Xu (student of Margarita Gramaticova) Gabriel Dobner joined the faculty at James Madison University as Professor of Piano and Collaborative Piano in the fall of 2001. Previous teaching engagements include Indiana University and the Nürnberg/Augsburg Hochschule für Musik in Germany. In 2017, Mr. Dobner joined faculty of AIMS in Graz (American Institute of Musik) which takes place each summer in Austria. Mr. Dobner holds a BM degree from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he studied with […]
Talk About Teaching – May
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.
Concerto Winners Orchestra Performance
2023 Performance Information Students chosen from among NVMTA's Concerto competition winners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra on May 14, 2023, 4 pm at Saint Luke’s Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA. Tickets can be purchased HERE This year's program will mark our third collaboration with director Scott Wood and the Amadeus Orchestra. Congratulations to the following students who will be performing concertos in the 2023 program written by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, J.C. Bach, de Beriot, Mozart, and Rossini: Kevin Shen, student of Silva Blazquez (piano) Ethan Chen, student of Patricia Huff-Palumbo (piano) Brandon Kim, student of Miron Yampolsky (string) James Post, student of Chris Sanchez (string) Daniel Yeum, student of Trevor Mowry (WW) Angela Shen, student of Albert Hunt (WW) Here is a sample video shared with permission from one of the 2022 performers to demonstrate the professionalism of the young artists. The bios of the 2023 winners will be posted prior to the performance. Competition Requirements Robert Spencer Piano Competition Requirements Concerto Competition String Requirements Concerto Competition Woodwind Requirements Support We need your help to keep this a regular event for our amazing concerto winners. Your financial contributions for this event will be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made securely on this website. Our fundraising goal for 2023 is $10,000. This can be a pivotal experience for young musicians! Be sure to note that it is in support of NVMTA/Amadeus Program.
General Meeting NVMTA, May
Jim Litzelman: Pathways to Musical Artistry and a Lifetime of Healthy Music Making Incorporating the movements required for artistic playing is often relegated to the last stage of the learning process. Learn how to incorporate these movements at the beginning of the learning process and match musical intentions with appropriate gestures for a lifetime of healthy, artistic music making. James Litzelman, NCTM, teaches piano and piano pedagogy at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C and is a frequent lecturer on wellness-related issues state and national conferences. His particular area of interest is focal dystonia, a condition with which Jim has lived for almost 30 years but has mostly overcome. He is an independent piano teacher in Arlington, Virginia, and currently chairs the editorial committee for the American Music Teacher magazine. A Zoom Link Will Be Provided
Talk About Teaching – June
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is welcome. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s current lecture series.) Nancy Breth acts as host.