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2008 CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
The Kalahari Resort and Conference center is conveniently located in Wisconsin
Dells just north of interstate 90/94, exit 92 (hwy. 12). If you are interested in being a clinician
for upcoming conferences, exhibitor or affordable advertising
rates, please contact the WMTA headquarters at 608-850-3566 ext. 329 or email:
WMTA .
The WMTA State Conference will be packed this year with many fabulous
clinicians and topics. Our guest clinician and artist will be Phillip
Keveren, sponsored by the Hal Leonard Corporation. Save the date and
bring the whole family to the Wisconsin Dells at the Kalahari Resort.
Room rates are $129 for 1-4 people per room and it includes the water
park passes. There will also be special activities for the family for
Halloween. Visit the Kalahari Resort website for more information at
Kalahari®
Resorts.
While we are getting pumped up with new and exciting teaching ideas, the
family will be having fun. The following is just a taste of our
terrific line up!
EVENTS SCHEDULE
Friday, Oct. 31,
2008
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Exhibits 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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“Reaching the 21st Century Student” – Phillip Keveren
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“Beyond a Wild Rose: Exploring the Piano Music of Edward MacDowell”
-Nicholas Phillips
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Lunch on your own – Local Association Meeting
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“Tips for Teachers: How to Motivate Your Students” – Laura Smyczek
& Bea Carney from Bea’s Music Teaching Aids.
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“Teaching Classical Improvisation” – Arthur Johnson
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“Integration of Trans Global Hand Drumming Concepts into the Music
Curriculum” – Tim Patterson
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Social Time
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Banquet
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Recital – Phillip Keveren, Guest Artist
Saturday, Nov.
1, 2008
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Exhibits 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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“Friends Playing Together: The Positive Effects of Group Piano Lessons”
– Susan Cooper. This will be a live demonstration with 4, 2nd
and 3rd graders on Clavinova keyboards.
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“Preparing Students for Technically Sound and Musical Performances” –
Arthur Johnson
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MTNA Performance Competition Winners Recital
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Annual Business Meeting Luncheon
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IMTF Session - “Dealing with Parents: Friends or Foes?” – Mary Van De
Loo
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“Better Than Ever and Never Too Late” – Phillip Keveren
To read bios on this year's presenters, CLICK
HERE
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is able to hold its annual state conference; provide conference scholarships to
students; offer sessions to advance members careers. Major sponsors
receive prominent recognition in the conference program, conference signage, at
the awards banquet and on our website. WMTA invites you to take advantage
of our many sponsorship opportunities. Allow us to help you increase
exposure and heighten awareness of your organization with our audience of highly
motivated professional music teachers. For more information on sponsor
opportunities, CLICK HERE.
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