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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

  • Exhibits 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.

  • “Reaching the 21st Century Student” – Phillip Keveren

  • “Beyond a Wild Rose:  Exploring the Piano Music of Edward MacDowell” -Nicholas Phillips

  •  Lunch on your own – Local Association Meeting

  • “Tips for Teachers:  How to Motivate Your Students” – Laura Smyczek & Bea Carney from Bea’s Music Teaching Aids.

  • “Teaching Classical Improvisation” – Arthur Johnson

  • “Integration of Trans Global Hand Drumming Concepts into the Music Curriculum” – Tim Patterson

  • Social Time

  •  Banquet

  •  Recital – Phillip Keveren, Guest Artist

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008

  • Exhibits 8:00 – 5:00 p.m.

  • “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.

  •  “Preparing Students for Technically Sound and Musical Performances” – Arthur Johnson

  • MTNA Performance Competition Winners Recital

  • Annual Business Meeting Luncheon

  • IMTF Session - “Dealing with Parents: Friends or Foes?” – Mary Van De Loo

  • “Better Than Ever and Never Too Late” – Phillip Keveren

To read bios on this year's presenters, CLICK HERE

 **Conference Schedule subject to change.  Please consult conference program for official times.**

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