Wisconsin Music Teachers Association
Call For Conference Sessions

The WMTA Conference committee requests the submission of proposals for the annual WMTA Conference. The Annual WMTA Conference will provide opportunities for music educators to share knowledge and experiences concerning all aspects of music and music teaching.  Papers, panels, performances, lecture-recitals, demonstrations, research and creative projects are invited.  The committee welcomes proposals on all aspects of music and music teaching.  To serve WMTA's diverse membership, proposals on the following interdisciplinary subjects are encouraged:

• Teacher/student communication--learning theories/learning styles
• Group Teaching--teaching strategies for class piano, musicianship classes
• Technology--tangible materials or ideas for members to use in their studios
• Improvisation--all genres of improvisation
• Demonstrate interesting and creative ways of teaching music skills such as harmonization, sight playing, composition, music history, theory, ensemble/chamber music instruction/performance, music instruction for young children and so forth. 
• Topics related to professional studio management/development for independent music teachers will also be considered.

General Information

• One session per topic will be held at the conference.

• Lengths of presentations are generally 50-75 min. including introduction, closing and Q & A.

• Notification letters/forms will be sent to the first author listed on the proposal.

Guidelines for Submitting Proposals

All proposals must include the following:

1. Submission are due by December 31st

2. Submit a summary of presentation proposal (approx. 150-250 words) Wisconsin Music Teachers Association ATTN:  WMTA VP-Conference 1005 Quinn Drive Suite 158 Waunakee WI   53597

3. One-page resume for each participant.

4. A 35 word bio for each participant.

5. A color photograph

Selected Presenters

If you are chosen as a presenter, you will be contacted by March 1st.

1. WMTA pays an honorarium to chosen presenters after conference.

2. Travel expenses, room, board, registration fees and so on are the responsibility of the presenter.

3. Presenters must register for the WMTA Conference.

4. Abstracts and reports will not be returned.

Questions may be addressed to the WMTA central office at 608-850-3566 extension 329 or wmta@wmta.net