NEW YORK STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
SYMPOSIUM/COMPETITION DAY SCHEDULE | 2019
9 am - 4:45 pm: Competition & Poster Display
12:30 pm: Lunch, Rm. A71
purchase at online registration or bring your own
1:30 pm: Lightning Talks , Rm. A72
Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Jacob Ertl and Dr. Leonidas Lagrimas, moderators
Session 1 (1:35-2:15 p.m.)
Gary Fisher, Nazareth College
Principles of Paradoxical Practicing
Chien Liang, Eastman School of Music
Where is my note: A Unique Approach to Improve Young Beginners' Sight Reading Skills
Yibing Fu, Nazareth College
The High Finger Technique in China
Gerta Grimci Wiemer, Eastman School of Music
It Is Never Too Early: The Importance of Teaching Solfege To Young Students.
Anne Kissel, SUNY Fredonia
Developing the young pianist’s quick study skills in the collaborative repertoire
Tasha George-Hinnant, Private Teacher
Play, Piano! Using Gamification in Music Education
Adam Potter, Roberts Wesleyan College
The Conductor–Pianist–Choir Relationship
BREAK
Session 2 (2:25 - 3:15 p.m.)
Antonella Di Giulio, Buffalo State College
Grow your Studio By Planting the Seeds
Meng Zhou, Eastman School of Music; Hobart and William
Smith Colleges
PRACTICE! Practice? practice...
Mary Holzhauer, Ithaca College
Why Johnny Can't Read, But Jean Can: Using the Dandelot "Manuel Pratique" in the Collegiate Classroom
Bonnie Choi, Nazareth College
Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel and 19th-Century Gender Roles
Kathryn Sherman, The Crane School of Music SUNY Potsdam
Sight reading as a physical skill?
Alison D’Amato, Eastman School of Music/University at Buffalo
Playing Well With Others: The benefits of chamber music for training young pianists.
Leonidas Lagrimas, Stephanie Mercer, and Rachel Hidlay,
SUNY Fredonia, Nazareth College, and Hidlay Piano Studio
Why MTNA/NYSMTA? Three Perspectives
3-3:25 pm Poster Session/Meet and Greet Presenters & NYSMTA Forum Discussion, Rm. A72
Stephanie Mercer, Nazareth College
The Evolution of the American Piano Sound As Portrayed by Selected Composers in the United States
Tracy Lipke-Perry, The Crane School of Music SUNY Potsdam
Effect of Attentional Focus on Pedaling: Initial Observations
Leonidas Lagrimas, SUNY-Fredonia
A Demographic Study of Undergraduate Students
Lydia Velichkovski, LV Music Academy
Visual Media for Piano Teachers
5:30 pm: Winners Recital
Wilmot Recital Hall
9 am - 4:40 pm: Young Artist Piano Competition
Beston Hall
10:45 - 4:25 pm: HKE College; MTNA Senior piano, HKE
Junior piano Competitions
Wilmot Recital Hall
10:20 - 4:35 pm: MTNA Junior; HKE Senior Competitions
Glazer Room 115
10:45 - 4:20 pm: HKE Senior Inst., HKE Junior, Inst., MTNA Young Artist WW, MTNA Senior String Competitions
Rehearsal Hall
9:00 - 4:05 pm: Young Artist WW; HKE Instrumental Competitions
Room A183
5:30 pm: Winners Recital
Wilmot Recital Hall