Upcoming LMTA Teacher Events 2010–11

LMTA Teacher Enrichment Conferences are designed with the music education professional in mind! Our workshops are open to everyone; and discounts are available for LMTA members as well as for high school and college music students. LMTA has been the recipient of grant funding and support from MTNA, PMTA and local college music departments, allowing us to bring such nationally known speakers as Elvina Truman Pearce, William Westney, Scott McBride Smith, Barbara English Maris, Jean Barr, Maurice Hinson Jackie Herbein, and Marvin Blickenstaff to Lancaster for the benefit of our local music community.

Monday and Tuesday , Sept. 20-21, 2010
Register by Sept. 14
Masterclass and Two Workshops with Dr. Maurice Hinson : American Piano Music -- Roots & Branches

Masterclass/Workshop
Monday, Sept. 20,2010 - 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Ford Atrium, Millersville Univ
Admission free, parking hang-tag given with registration

Piano Pedagogy Workshop - "The Legacy of Olga Samaroff" & "Pedagogues from CPE Bach to Tobias Matthay"
Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Ford Atrium, Millersvile Univ
Admission free, parking hang-tag given with registration

Teacher Workshop with Dr. Hinson - Anthology of American Piano Music
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 - 9:00 am to noon
at 42 N. Prince St.
$10.00 workshop fee
parking available at city parking garage and also in parking lot off of Prince St.

To register for masterclass and/or workshops, download registration & directions forms on Resources page and mail to Rachel Moore, LMTA Treasurer, 765 Rosemont Dr., Lititz, PA 17543 - send $10 check made out to LMTA for Tuesday workshop
parking hang-tag will be sent for Millersville Univ events

Any questions about the Masterclass or Workshops, contact Dr. Anita Renfroe at anita.renfroe@millersville.edu

Directions to Millersville University, McComsey Hall (Ford Atrium inside) here.

Monday, Oct. 25,2010 Jackie Herbein (PMTA president) Two sessions
3:00 to 4:00 pm Masterclass/Workshop - Performance anxiety...exploring the physical connection
Ford Atrium, Millersville Univ., Free

6:00 to 8:00 pm Pedagogy Workshop - I Can Do It...Why Can't They?
Ford Atrium, Millersville Univ. Free


The collegiate music student embarking on a teaching career is most likely a very intuitive music learner and being faced with a 6-yr.old (or 60 year-old!) who just doesn't "get it" can be a most frustrating experience. This workshop will explore creative images, toys, and tools to tap into each student's body wisdom, allowing the teacher to move quickly beyond words to the physical movements and gestures of basic piano technique

Friday Dec.3 through Dec 5, 2010 - MacDowell Seminar Weekend

Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 - 2:00 to 3:00 pm Marvin Blickenstaff - "Teaching the Piano Music of MacDowell"
Elizabethtown College, Zug Recital Hall
Friday, Dec.3, 2010 - 3:15-4:30 pm Masterclass
Elizabethtown College, Zug Recital Hall
Friday, Dec. 3 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Piano Pedagogy Workshop
Ford Atrium, Millersville Univ - free

Masterclass with Yulina Gorenman - Lancaster Symphony Orchestra guest artist
Jan 2011 42 N. Prince St (date and time to be announced)

Mar. 18, 2011 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Dr. William Workinger, Ed Sueta publications, new piano method - 5 levels??
at Reifsnyders piano Company

2010 - 2011 CONCERTS

Sept. 12, 2010 - 4:00 pm FOUR-SQUARE - a concert of four-hand and duo piano music
presented by Dr. Anita Renfroe & Dr. Ioannis Potamousis (Yanni)
42 N. Prince St., Free
Works by Brahms, Debussy, Dvorak, Gershwin, Liszt, and Poulenc will have you tapping your feet or humming along
Dr. Renfroe, Director of Keyboard Studies at Millersville Univ and Dr. Potamousis, Staff Accompanist for MU, will share the stage with two student duos for two selections

Oct. 15, 2010 - 7:30 pm Guest Artist, Den Tepfer (American Pianists Assoc Fellow) 42 N. Prince T., Fee to be announced
Nov. 21, 2010 - 2:30 pm Joel Behrens, flute & Anita Renfroe, harpsichord/piano - Ford Atrium, Millersville Univ free
Dec. 4, 2010 - 7:30 James Tocco, pianist, solo music of MacDowell, Leffler Chapel, Elizabethtown College
Dec. 5, 2010 - 2:00 pm Justin Badgerow, pianist, MacDowell Piano Concerto, Leffler Chapel, Elizabethtown College
Mar. 20, 2011 - 4:00 pm Dr. Chris Shih, Guest Artist (Van Cliburn finalist) free

Past LMTA Teacher Events 2009–10

Studio Policy Tune Up
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Studio of LMTA Member, Linda Rasmuson
Moderator: Rachel Moore, NCTM, LMTA VP for Teacher Enrichment

No matter how many times you write your studio policy, it always seems there is situation that arises that doesn’t quite fit within the rules… Summer is great time to re-evaluate that studio policy, or write one for the first time. Each teacher will bring a copy of his/her studio policy (or a rough draft) and benefit from seeing those of other teachers. Every studio is unique and there is never just one “right policy”, but seeing how others handle the common issues of teaching – scheduling, make up lessons, payment, termination of lessons, etc. – can be truly enlightening. Come get ready for the fall rush and greet your students with a brand new professional studio policy!

Registration deadline August 1st, 2009
Members –FREE, Guests –$5. Refreshments included.
To register, call (717) 581-0911 or email to LMTA VP for Teacher Enrichment, Rachel Moore. Mail registration checks made out to "LMTA" to Rachel Moore, 765 Rosemont Drive, Lititz, PA 17543.

Tricks of the Trade
Friday, January 15th, 2010, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio of LMTA Member, Carolyn Diedrichs
Moderator: Rachel Moore, NCTM, LMTA VP for Teacher Enrichment

Every teacher has his or her “bag of tricks” – the ways we introduce students to new concepts in music study or improve the student’s understanding of an old concept. This session will focus on teaching techniques for the essentials – rhythm, note reading, technique, introduction of new repertoire, etc. Time will also be included for sharing and playing of examples including teachers’ favorite repertoire for introducing new musical ideas. Come ready to share your best tricks and learn from those of your colleagues.

Registration deadline January 1st, 2010
Members –FREE, Guests –$5. Refreshments included.
To register, call (717) 581-0911 or email to LMTA VP for Teacher Enrichment, Rachel Moore. Mail registration checks made out to "LMTA" to Rachel Moore, 765 Rosemont Drive, Lititz, PA 17543.

Defeating the Slump
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!! Friday, April 16, 2009, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio of LMTA Member, Carolyn North
Moderator: Rachel Moore, NCTM, LMTA VP for Teacher Enrichment

PMTA Annual Teacher Conference and Retreat
Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13, 2010
The luxurious Omni Bedford Springs Resort just 90 min. from Harrisburg

Mark your calendars for this brand new conference format that combines education with vacation! Conference topics will center on: “Reaping Your Rewards”, “Investing in Your Studio”, “Investing in Students” and “Investing in Yourself”. A guest artist is planned as well. Bring your family for some well-earned R&R. What a great way to end the teaching year!
Stay tuned for more details at the PMTA website.