Name: ISMTA Virtual Conference 2021
Start: 02/11/2021 05:00 AM +00:00
End: 14/11/2021 06:00 AM +00:00

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This year&rsquo;s panelists comprise voice and instrumental faculty members at various universities for the discussion titled &ldquo;Collaboration with a pianist&rdquo;, which will focus on the four panelists&rsquo; experiences having worked with a pianist as a non-pianist. The viewpoints and focus regarding the challenges and tips for success in collaborating with pianists shared by non-pianists will surely be an eye opener for all pianists and non-pianists alike!
Moderator: Pianist Junghwa Lee has performed in 16 countries and has won many competitions. Actively performing in solo recitals, chamber concerts and lecture recitals, she has frequently appeared in concerto performances as a soloist. Her recordings received Gold Medal from Global Music Awards and Gold Star from &ldquo;Music &amp; Stars Awards&rdquo;. Lee graduated from Seoul National University (BM; MM) and Eastman School of Music (DMA), and is Associate Professor of Piano at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Panalists: 
Flutist Rebecca Johnson is the Assistant Professor of Flute at Eastern Illinois University, and is 2nd flutist of the orchestra Sinfonia da Camera, both positions she has held since 2007. Dr. Johnson enjoys performing and teaching at festivals, universities, and conferences throughout the world. She served the National Flute Association as the Program Chair for its 2019 convention and is the association&rsquo;s current Vice-President. DMA, University of Illinois. www.rebeccajohnsonflute.com
John Stafford II is Associate Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, and Co-Coordinator of the Music Department at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Professor Stafford has received several teaching awards. He holds degrees from Millikin University (music business), Bowling Green State University (composition), and has done additional doctoral studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (choral conducting). Professor Stafford directs, The Standard, the award-winning contemporary vocal jazz ensemble from Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Violinist Michael Barta studied at the Franz Liszt Academy in Hungary. Finalist of the Tchaikovsky International Competition, he serves as Professor of Violin and Chamber Music at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He has performed in 32 countries, including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Radio France in Paris, and many others. He recorded on various labels and at the Scottish BBC in Edinburgh, Radio France, Radio Bremen, Sender Freies Berlin, S&uuml;dwestfunk.&nbsp;
Dr. Jeremy Brunk is Coordinator of Percussion at Millikin University, where he directs Chamber Percussion Ensemble, teaches music theory and applied percussion. He is a member of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and resides in Bloomington.&nbsp;
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Junghwa Lee

Michael Barta

Rebecca Johnson

John Stafford, II

Jeremy Brunk

Chee Hyeon Choi

Non-piano instrumentalists & Voice: Collaboration with a pianist

Rachel Qi (Student of Chee Hyeon Choi) 10-10:30am
Beethoven Sonata in C# minor, Op. 27, No. 2, III. Presto Agitato
 Kimiko Darcy (Student of Brenda Huang) 10:30-11am
Ravel La Valse
 Seungjin Han (Student of Junghwa Moon Auer) 11-11:30am
R. Schumann Davidsb&uuml;ndlert&auml;nze, Op. 6
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***Live Q &amp; A&nbsp; meeting immediately followed by this masterclass.

Ian Hobson

Conference Artist Masterclass with Ian Hobson

Please ask questions to Dr. Hobson.

Christopher Goldston

Live Q & A with Ian Hobson, Conference Artist

LeAnn Halverson will lead the live meeting in Zoom

LeAnn Halvorson

Independent Teachers Forum 

A primary goal of piano teaching is to give students the knowledge to understand and enjoy music for the rest of their lives. This session explores practical strategies and teaching materials to achieve this goal. In addition, ways to teach technical skills and theoretical concepts to foster musical understanding will be explored.

E. L. Lancaster

Yeeseon Kwon

Piano for Life: Creative Ways to Develop Skills for a Lifetime of Musical Enjoyment

Teachers are used to students asking to learn music from their favorite movies, but more and more students seem interested in music from video games. This presentation introduces practical ideas for discussing video game music which will get students thinking about music theory more creatively. Highlighting unique features of video game music is a natural way to improve student engagement and music theory retention... and the creative thinking keeps things interesting for the teacher, too.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In addition to piano, Andrew Olmstead teaches songwriting and improvisation. His teaching practice focuses on giving students tools for creativity and self-empowerment. Over the last decade, Andrew has taught songwriting in both one-on-one and group classes, including improvisation workshops in collaboration with Seattle arts organization Table &amp; Chairs.

Andrew Olmstead

Jeff Kleinsorge

Video Game Music: Idioms & Lesson Plans

Graduation unlocks a big milestone. No longer students, graduates are now en route to build a professional career. This transition from student to professional in the music field can be daunting, but there are ways to help ease this transition and make turning pro an exciting journey for young professionals. Using tips and strategies, &ldquo;Turning Pro&rdquo; aims to ignite the creative fire of college music students in transition from college life to successful careers.
Joanne Chang is a doctoral candidate at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and Staff Pianist at Western Illinois University. Joanne has been featured on WFMT&rsquo;s Fiesta! and the Chicago Latino Music Festival. She won the IU Latin American Music Recording Competition and can be heard on the 2018 album D&iacute;alogos.

Joanne Chang

Turning Pro: Transitioning from College to Career

The power of the subconscious mind has been studied extensively and is capable of empowering one to achieve transcendental feats, or to constantly chip away and undercut ourselves. This presentation explores how to draw upon positive qualities from our vast musical experiences to constantly better our musical selves. Specific practicing methods will be explored, as well as the discussion of the underlying principles behind the most successful performances that enter the elusive "flow state".
Canadian pianist Winston Choi is the Head of the Piano Program at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts. His professional career was launched when he was named Laureate of the 2003 Honens Piano Competition and winner of France&rsquo;s Concours International de Piano 20e si&egrave;cle d&rsquo;Orl&eacute;ans in 2002. An inquisitive performer, his fresh approach to standard repertory, and masterful understanding, performance and commitment to works by living composers, make him one of today&rsquo;s most dynamic young concert artists.&nbsp;

Winston Choi

Getting Out of Our Own Way: Catching a Musical Ride on our Subconscious Train

What if the pain in your shoulders and knees was your body telling you that something needs to change? I propose that you rethink pain and your body's relationship with pain. There is certainly a time and place for pills, drugs surgery and third party providers, but perhaps you should take a shot at trying to be your own healer first. This session will show you where to start.&nbsp; 
Eric Sutz graduated with a BM from DePaul University in 1980. He has been employed as a musician, accompanist, arranger, conductor and teacher for over forty-three years. From 1981-1993 Eric worked full time as a music director, rehearsal and audition pianist for the Candlelight, Marriott Lincolnshire, Wisdom Bridge, Goodman Theater and Carmel H.S.&nbsp;

Eric Sutz

Pei-I Wang

Fix your Pain! 

<a title="Concert Day Reference folder" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VQa3i7pb8V0bR52EW9s0jBkHGkiGrpMN?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VQa3i7pb8V0bR52EW9s0jBkHGkiGrpMN?usp=sharing</a>
Music Teachers of Hyde Park Concerto Day, an annual gala marathon, is a rare opportunity for our students to learn how to present repertoire as the composer intended, with the rich sounds of an orchestra supporting the solo line. Spring 2021 MTHP presented a scaled down version of our eighteenth year due to COVID. Presenting specific information including our budget, timeline as well as videos of student performances will help other communities begin their Concerto Day.&nbsp;
Irene Claude teaches flute at her flute studio in Hyde Park as well as at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Saint Xavier University, St. Giles School in Oak Park, and South Suburban College in Holland, Illinois. She plays second flute with the Lake Forest Symphony and is substitute flute/piccolo with other orchestras. Irene performs on the Music Teachers of Hyde Park Artist Recital Series and Saint Xavier University Faculty Recitals. She is also a Music Together teacher for Marsha&rsquo;s Music.&nbsp;
Daniel Golden was principal violist of the Lake Forest Symphony and is a member of the Chicago Philharmonic. He performs regularly with the Joffrey Ballet Orchestra, Ars Viva Symphony and numerous other professional ensembles. For 25 years Dan was principal violist of Orchestra London Canada. Dan is on the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago, Merit School of Music, and Oakton Community College where he directs the Oakton String Ensemble.&nbsp;
Elaine B. Smith, NCTM, has an independent piano studio in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. She is an active performer as soloist and chamber musician and adjudicates for contests. She is co-founder of Music Teachers of Hyde Park. Mrs. Smith has been CAMTA president, program, contest, sonata/sonatina, recital, technology chairs, newsletter editor and is presently co-chair of Philippe Gelinas Ticket Fund. Some of her students have gone on as professional musicians and most continue playing the piano and composing for a lifetime in music.&nbsp;

Irene Claude

Elaine Smith

Daniel Golden

MTHP Concerto Day Virtual/18 Live 1-17

Musicians usually practice their craft in blocks, devoting one segment of practice to a specific piece or skill. In recent years, other types of managing skill development in practice and have developed. The most interesting of these, known as &ldquo;interleaved practice&rdquo; is bringing fresh perspective to the science of practice. This session explains the idea of &ldquo;interleaving,&rdquo; and explores ways in which this technique may optimize practice and music teaching.
Janet Palmberg serves as Associate Professor of Piano at Indiana State University where she teaches piano, class piano, and piano pedagogy. She has presented sessions for the Music Teachers National Association, the Australasian Piano Pedagogy Confererence, the European Piano Teachers Association, and the International Society of Music Education.
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Janet Palmberg

Interleaving and Music Practice

Nancy Liley

AIM Forum

Come enjoy the final conference evening with featured Clincian, Dr. E. L. Lancaster. Also joining our evening social, Special Guest: MTNA President, Karen Thickstun. Be sure to join the fun!

Agenda

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Ian Hobson

E. L. Lancaster

Karen Thickstun

Chris Goldston

Junghwa Lee

Tamar Berman

Conner Wittman

Glenna Sprague

Kaju Lee

Sheryl Iott

Daniel Golden

Winston Choi

Elaine Smith

Janet Palmberg

Eric Sutz

Svetlana Belsky

Ellena Chen

Susan Tang

Daniel Pesca Pesca

Sonya Schumann

Sun Min Kim

Brian Hsu

John Stafford, II

Rebecca Johnson

Michael Barta

Irene Claude

Joanne Chang

Andrew Olmstead

Jeremy Brunk

Chris Goldston

Saurabh Kumar

Jeff Kleinsorge

Yeeseon Kwon

Chee Hyeon Choi

Christopher Goldston

LeAnn Halvorson

Pei-I Wang

Jennifer Cohen

Kathy Hoster

Nancy Liley

Ilia Radoslavov

Kathlyn Sbarboro

Marcia Bosits

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