INFORMATION FROM THE 2023 CONFERENCE
Conference Supporters
WSMTA Media Partners
Washington State Music Educators Association
Handouts
Monday, June 26
Wei Han Wu and Zach Sheets
Jobs and Careers in Arts Administration
Monday, June 26
Amora Bussy
Adaptive Teaching Techniques for the Neurodivergent Learner
Monday, June 26 3PM
Ricardo de la Torre
Getting to Know Our Neighbor: A Pianist’s Guide to Pedagogical Repertoire by Mexican composers
Monday, June 26, 2PM
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Studio and Chapter
Monday, June 26, 2PM
Tuesday, June 27
Rose Freeman
Why Become MTNA Certified?
Tuesday, June 27, 3PM
Elizabeth Morris
Teaching Pop and Jazz Intermediate: Decoding the Mystery
Tuesday, June 24, 10AM
Teaching Pop and Jazz Advanced: Decoding the Mystery
Tuesday, June 24, 11AM
John Pickett
Performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations with a brief introduction
Tuesday, June 27, 8:30AM
Melissa Schiel
Physiologically Informed Vocal Pedagogy
Tuesday, June 27, 4PM
RoseMarie Tamburri
Let’s Play ‘SLOT’: Challenges of the Independent Music Teaching Studio of the Future
Tuesday, June 27, 4PM
Lisa Toner
Integrative Alexander Technique for Music Teachers
Tuesday, June 27, 3PM
Wednesday, June 28
Laura Dean
Dance Party: Tarantella, Cuban Salsa, and Schottische
Wednesday, June 28, 10AM
Davis Hill
How to Buy an Electronic Keyboard
Wednesday, June 28, 11AM
Michelle Huang
Music Unites Us: Novel Voices in the Global Piano Repertoire
Wednesday, June 28, 10AM
Jensina Oliver
Cultivating Your Ideal Studio Culture with Group Classes
Wednesday, June 28, 11AM
Katie O’Rourke
Morning Movement Classes
Tuesday, June 27, 8AM
Wednesday, June 28, 8AM
Jeffrey Pettijohn
Pick a Path Improvisation
Wednesday, June 28, 9AM
Lark Powers
Revisiting Roots: Reviving Folk Songs
Wednesday, June 28, 1PM
Greg Presley
Collaboration: Tips, Tricks, and Traps
Wednesday, June 28, 10AM
Garrett and Natalie Snedker
Composition in the Group and Private Studio: Using Solfège to Bridge the Gap Between Reading and Creating?
Wednesday, June 28, 2PM
Melanie Stroud
Music Literacy Program Mini-Carnival
Wednesday, June 28, 1PM
Volunteers and Supporters
The conference would not happen without the tireless work of many, many volunteers. This year, WSMTA is especially grateful for the work of the following people and organizations:
Carol Cross and Lois Rhoads (Conference Co-Chairs)
Hannah Acheson
San Sung Aum
Dorothy Bauer
Catherine Behrenst
Teresa Birch
Nichole Blair
Bonnie Blanchard
Amora Bussey
Selena Chu
Margo Cox
Laura Curtis
Marilyn Droz
Roger Droz
Eleanor Elkins
Christina Fangman
Rose Freeman
Valerie Gaithright
Sharon Giberson
Frances Goei
Mary Grant
Suzanne Grant
Amanda Harris
Karen Hollenback
Colleen Hunter
Dianne Johnston
Carrie Kahler
Darin Kaschmitter
Jason Kuo
Diane Layton
Ron Leonardi
Katie Levine
Meg Mann
Jane Melin
Kira Miller
Eva Moos
Elizabeth Morris
Kathy Mortensen
Kathryn Morton
Roz Nau
Katie O’Rourke
Erin Oliver
Jensina Oliver
Mary Kaye Owen
Samantha Schneider
Karen Scholten
Krista Seely
Sarah Silvia
Ann Simonson
Janice Smith
Joan Smith
Susan Speicher
Melanie Stroud
Jani Stoehr
Julie Swienty
Chris VanBuskirk
Julie Wade
Claire Wang
Kristina Webb
Harriet West
Ryan Worswick
Samantha Yeung
Eastside Chapter
Kitsap County Chapter
Pullman Chapter
Seattle Chapter
South King County Chapter
Tri-City Chapter
Yakima-Ellensburg Chapter
Steinway Piano Gallery – Spokane
Whitworth University
Eastern Washington University
Artsmentor
Bischofberger Violins
Yellow Cat Publishing, LLC
Gonzaga University
Chateau St. Michelle Winery
Gard Vintners
Colter’s Creek
Sara Schmitt
Faber Piano Adventures
Forest Kinney Publications
Faber Music
Northwest Public Broadcasting
KING FM
Washington Music Educators Association