2027 WSMTA CONFERENCE • Call for Proposals

June 26-28, 2027
The Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA
Guest Artist: Theresa Bogard, piano

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What is the conference committee is looking for in a presentation?

Full-length Sessions
The committee is interested in 45-minute sessions on, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Pedagogy sessions that apply to all instruments and all levels: 
  • Creating/facilitating a chamber music program within the studio 
  • Pre-instrumental classes for young children 
  • Group lessons 
  • Composition 
  • Jazz 
  • Ensembles 
  • Adult students 
  • Accompanying skills 
  • Studio management: marketing; policies; communication skills 
  • Balancing one’s personal and professional life 
  • Music and Movement 
  • Mental Health in the Music Lesson 
  • Sessions focused on Vocal, Winds, Brass and Strings
  • Music as a tool for social change
  • Music as a tool for fostering empathy and compassion in today’s fractured world 
  • Teaching music of underrepresented composers

First-thing-in-the-morning shorter sessions 
The committee is interested in short 15-20 minute session to kick of the morning sharing finer topics such as:

  • Practice trackers
  • Organizational systems
  • Ways to destress during concert season
  • Yoga, tai-chi, meditation routines
  • Finding Balance

2027 WSMTA Conference Presentation Proposal Submission Form

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Deadline: November 10, 2026

Once you have completed the form below, you will receive a message confirming that your proposal has been received by the Conference Planning Committee. If you do not receive a confirmation message or if you have any questions, please contact Conference Co-Chair Nick De Los Santos.

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