2027 WSMTA Conference

June 26-28, 2027 • The Heathman Lodge • Vancouver • WA

Guest artist: Theresa Bogard, piano

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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. 

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

Submit your proposal

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WSMTA RECENT CONFERENCES

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Conference Program Booklets designed each year by WSMTA Conference Booklet Editor Samantha Yeung.

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