Utilizing Zoom in Group Classes

 We had a wonderful presentation from Laurisa Cope, NCTM!!

Utilizing Zoom in Group Classes

We had some great discussion on ways we have had to change due to the pandemic and the need to turn to online teaching and lessons; we also discussed things we have learned, and even some of the good things that have come about because of the "forced" learning curve.

Laurisa shared her slide show with us, so if you'd like to download it and utilize some of the tools there, you can.  This is a great resource!  Thank you, Laurisa!!  Powerpoint Presentation

**  Reminders:  Our next chapter presentation will be October 13th at noon, also via Zoom.  Danielle Dallas will present on Brain Boosters: Off the Bench Activities to Maximize Musical Learning.  The link will be sent out the day before.

       Caroline Jennings is our chapter's AIM chairman and ALSO the Southern Region Chair.  As such, she is helping work through more edits to the AIM program, and they are also creating training videos that will help us with our AIM program and teaching our students!  Exciting changes!!

COVID 19 and UMTA Chapter Meetings

 The pandemic that reared its ugly head mid-March was gracious enough to wait until after the wonderfully successful Southern Utah Piano Pedagogy Conference held at Dixie State University under the leadership of Dr. Nancy Allred (DSU) and Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel (SUU).

Since that time, our chapter meetings were curtailed.  We have learned a lot about Zoom meetings and the many benefits of technology.  Therefore, our first few meetings beginning with September 2020 will be held via Zoom.  Details will be coming later via email.  We all look forward to getting back to normal and enjoying the associations with have with our chapter!

Taking a snippet from the UMTA website, below are listed the meetings that will be held in September and October.

We hope you'll plan to join us from the comfort of wherever you may be!

Additional calendar information can always be found at: https://utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=chap_calendar&chp_code=STG

Southern Utah Piano Pedagogy Conference

What an amazing day this was!  We were dumbfounded that so many people registered, and that others came the day of the conference.  Hats off to Dr. Nancy Allred and Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel for putting together such a great event!

Presenters included:  Kevin Olson, Mark Gubler, Brandon Lee, Nancy Allred, Christian Bohnenstengel, Lori Arnold, and Shane Bowles.  Each class had valuable information, and participation.  One of the really nice things about this conference was we didn't have to decide which class to go to.  Everyone got to go to all of the presentations.

Lunch was provided through Chick-fil-et, and DSU Food Services.  It was perfect!  We didn't have to go off campus, and it gave us time to socialize with other teachers.

Kevin Olson taught the Master Class at the end of the conference, and the concert Beethoven at Five was excellent!

If you want to review/see what was presented, here are the links:

Nancy Allred: Tips for More Effective Practice and Performance

Mark Gubler: Inspiring Deep Practice

Brandon Lee: Remote teaching (Skype/Facetime)

Kevin Olson: Fluently Speak the Language of Music

Kevin Olson - handout

Shane Bowles: Fundamentals, Improvisation, Composition - The Amazing Connection to the Staff

Christian Bohnenstengel: The Healthy Pianist - Injuries and Prevention

Lori Arnold: The Making of a Piano Teacher


Once again, thanks to all those who made this event possible, and thanks to all who participated!!

LOTS OF REPERTOIRE!!

We were very disappointed to hear that Paul Anderson is having severe back issues, therefore needed to cancel his presentation to our chapter today.  We are praying he has a speedy recovery, and look forward to his presentation later down the road.

Not to miss an opportunity to share with each other, our chapter still met and shared out favorite pieces of repertoire that others may not be familiar with.  Here's the list of what was shared:

Karen Baker: Sky Blue by Vandall Imagine – Bk 2 by Marth Meir	Caroline Jennings Museum Masterpieces – Rollins Jazz Book – Mike Springer Majestic Mountains - Springer	Debbie Clementson Applause Books Contest Winners Grand Solos by Bober Guardians of Ballinmore
Carole Terry Pianoworks Collection 1 by Bullard Audition Repertoire by Jane Magrath	Patrice Hunt Concerto in Chords – Glover Midnight Maurauders – Noona Ride of the Masked Bandito - Noona

We enjoyed getting to know a few new people to our chapter, and missed the ones who weren't here.  Welcome to Lisa Waite and Ashley Ricks.

Looking forward to the first annual Southern Utah Piano Pedagogy Conference (SUPPC) being held February 22, 2020 at DSU, Eccles Building.  The cost is only $25 for the entire conference and there are several great presenters coming.  No membership is required to attend!!  We hope to see you there!

Christmas & Music...a great combination!!

Our December chapter meeting focused on some of the favorite presentations attended by our members at the 2019 UMTA Conference.  Some of the favorites included:  ideas for teaching special needs students; Brian Chung presentation on how as music teachers we are "life shapers"; and how it's important to be specific in our praise.  Instead of saying, "Nice," we might want to try being more specific and saying, "Your scales sounded especially clean and articulate today!"  These were some great reminders for those who went to conference, and those who weren't able to go!

Karen Baker, our St. George Chapter President also shared a very creative and effective color-coded early education music program that is especially useful with young children and mentally challenged individuals.  It's called Pelican Piano and can be found on Amazon:   Pelican Piano

 

After the presentations, we enjoyed playing some Christmas song charades, and had some great Christmas treats!!  Thanks to all those who came and shared in the fun!

   

UMTA State Conference

Thanksgiving Point

November 8-9, 2019

There were many great presenters, including 

Brian Chung and Nancy Breth.  

Two of our local members also presented:  

Caroline Jennings and Patrice Hunt.

Handouts from the various conference sessions 

can be viewed and downloaded 

HERE!

Katrine Baker presented in October 2019

I'm playing catch-up a couple of months later...oops!!  Katrine Baker shared some of her experiences pursuing her Master's Degree in Music through Columbia University.

MUSIC, MODELING and THE MEDICINE WHEEL

Starting off the new school year, we held our first chapter meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Eccles Building since the Performing Arts Building, where we have previously met, is being torn down.  We are grateful to DSU for making a room available for us to use!!

Patrice Hunt presented on how we as teachers have many opportunities to teach...and not just music.  From physical health, to mental health, to musical abilities, they all interact with each other and WE are the teachers wearing so many different "hats," often within the same lesson timeframe.

To watch the presentation, click on the link below:

 MUSIC, MODELING, and THE MEDICINE WHEEL

For additional information on upcoming chapter presentations, click here:

UPCOMING CHAPTER PRESENTATIONS