2027 WSMTA CONFERENCE
“Exploring Musical Gems”
June 26-28, 2027 ∙ The Heathman Lodge ∙ Vancouver, WA
Conference Artist: Theresa Bogard
NOW ACCEPTING CONFERENCE PROPOSALS
The WSMTA Conference Planning Committee is accepting presentation proposals for the 2027 WSMTA Conference at The Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA.
Proposals are due Monday November 10, 2026.
The committee is particularly interested in, 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
Morning Sessions
The committee is interested in short 15-20 minute session to kick off the morning sharing finer topics such as:
- Organizational systems
- Ways to destress during concert season
- Yoga, tai-chi, meditation routines
- Finding Balance
- Practice trackers
Submit a detailed proposal online:
https://wsmta.org/2027-wsmta-conference-call-for-proposals/