We normally have a Christmas gathering in December for UMTA where we share ideas and treats. This year wasn't any different other than the way things were "delivered."
On Tuesday we met via Zoom and enjoyed meeting new members and connecting with everyone!
December 2020 Chapter Meeting Recording (sorry I forgot to start the recording the first ten minutes!!)
We shared ideas gleaned from the 2020 Conference presentations, as well as other teaching tips. It was a great time connecting with colleagues in spite of pandemic restraints!!
We hope everyone has a most wonderful and enjoyable Christmas!! Let's be sure to count our blessings much more than we recount our problems!!
We look forward to seeing everyone in January for our next chapter meeting. Denice Frost, UMTA President-Elect will be presenting on Composing Within Your Studio. She has a lot of experience, and great ideas to share! January 12th at noon via Zoom. Hope to see you then!!
Some of the great Conference Presentations that were mentioned included:
Dr. Nancy Allred's Teaching Cross-Rhythms
Dr. Kevin Olson's Hymns and Practical Keyboard Skills
EL Lancaster's Creative Ways of Devloping Skills for a Lifetime
Dr. Christie Sowby's The Art of Asking Questions for Positive Motivation
Emily Jorgenson's Pianist Without Fingertips
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Here are some additional links to things mentioned in our meeting:
Releasing the Music in Your Head by Tod Machover
Get Better Academically wsnapsith Music!
Last, but not least, here is the Cookie Recipe
Mrs. Thayer's (Karen's piano teacher from years ago!) Christmas Recital Gingersnaps
3/4 C salad oil
