OHIO UNIVERSITY PIANO PEDAGOGY SEMINAR
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Ohio University | Walter Hall Rotunda | Athens, Ohio
June 13-15, 2024
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SCHEDULE*

Complete Digital Program
Master Class Program



Thursday, June 13, 2024
 
9:00 AM        Depart Walter Hall Rotunda Parking Lot for the Hocking Hills

10:00 AM       Old Man's Cave Hike
 
12:00 PM       Lunch at Ash Cave Picnic Area 
                Bring your own lunch or purchase a box lunch in advance when registering.  

12:30 PM       Ash Cave Hike

2:00 PM        Depart for Athens, Ohio/Walter Hall Rotunda Parking Lot

                        Afternoon to Explore Athens


                        Dinner on Your Own

6:00 PM        Piano Safari: The Journey Begins  | Katherine Fisher, clinician
                       Are you interested in learning more about what sets Piano Safari apart from other methods? Join co-
                       author and internationally respected pedagogue Katherine Fisher as she provides an overview of this
​                       highly acclaimed piano series that is revolutionizing piano teaching and learning around the world. 


7:30 PM        Welcome Reception Featuring the Ohio University Faculty Jazz Trio
                       Enjoy conversation with colleagues while enjoying some fantastic jazz music by the Ohio University
​                       Faculty Jazz Trio. Light refreshments will be served.  



​Friday, June 14, 2024

8:00-9:00       Registration

8:30-8:50        Coffee and Pastries
                          
Sponsored by Alfred Music


8:00-5:00        Exhibits Open

8:50-9:00        Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:00-10:00     Group and Games: Teaching Ideas for Beginning Level Pianists | Katherine Fisher, clinician
                        
Join presenter Katherine Fisher as she shares her experiences with teaching group classes for
                        beginning students between the ages of 4-10. Discussion will center around the structure of each    
                        class, activities, games, and strategies that will make teaching early ages both fun and successful.

      
​10:15-11:15      Practice that Sticks and Transfers Better to the Stage | Noa Kageyama, clinician
                        Olympic diving coach Jeff Huber once remarked that he had two goals for his athletes. One, was to
                        help them learn how to dive better. The other, was to help them learn how to dive better in        
                        competition. Indeed, it turns out that learning a skill and being able to perform that skill under pressure
                        are unique challenges, requiring different methods of preparation. In this session, we will explore the
                        research on practice that "sticks," and practice strategies that elite performers use to avoid “but it
                        sounded better at home” syndrome.


11:30-12:00     Building a Bridge: Creating Synergy Between Piano Teachers and School Music Educators
                        Christopher Fisher, clinician and round table moderator

                        It is assumed that piano teachers and public school music educators are all on the same team, yet it
                        often seems we go about our separate paths with little intentional collaboration. Dr. Fisher will share
                        the initial results of a current research study he is part of that is examining whether independent piano
                        teachers and public school music educators collaborate and if so, what are best practices and
                        examples of successful collaborations. Attendees will then participate in break-out groups to discuss  
                        further ideas for greater collaboration in order to have a more substantive impact on engaging current
                        and future generations with the transformative power of music. . 


12:00-12:30       Luncheon 
                            
Tickets must be purchased in advance. 


12:30-1:00        Keynote Address

1:00-1:45          Collegiate Poster Presentations, Exhibits, and Stretch
 
1:45-2:45          Beating Performance Anxiety and Experiencing More Joy on Stage | Noa Kageyama, clinician
                          Elite athletes and coaches have known for decades that physical preparation alone is not enough to 
                          perform optimally under pressure. And increasingly, musicians too are engaging in mental skills
                          training and ways of practicing and preparing which can lead to more consistent, inspired, and      
                          engaged performances. In this session, we'll explore the two components of performance anxiety    
                          and experiment with several strategies designed to help your students perform up to their full
                          abilities when it counts.

 
3:00-4:00        The Parental Role in Piano Study | Gary McPherson and Christopher Fisher, clinicians
                         Parents play a vital role in their children’s musical education. This presentation will outline a
                         framework for understanding parent–child interactions and will demonstrate how parents' goals and
                         aspirations impact the styles and practices they adopt during their interactions with their children. At
                         the heart of this presentation will be practical suggestions for how parents can help motivate their
                         child, enrich their musical education, and foster the type of intrinsic motivation that allows a child to  
                         cope with the challenges of learning while becoming passionately engaged pianist.


5:15-5:30        Visit Exhibits

5:30-7:00       Dinner on Your Own

7:00-8:30      Featured Artist Recital | Kate Liu, piano

8:30-9:30      Post-Concert Reception | Sponsored by Solich Pianos and the Yamaha Corporation of America



Saturday, June 15, 2024
 
8:00-12:00   Exhibits

8:15-9:15      The RCM Certificate Program: A Pathway to Musical Excellence | Janet Lopinski, clinician
                     Join us to explore The RCM Piano Syllabus, your roadmap for teaching and learning. Discover new
                     programs, opportunities and resources that support teachers and students, and observe a remote exam
                     with the opportunity to participate in the evaluation experience. 


9:30-10:30    Fostering Collaboration: Chamber Music for Young Pianists | Emely Phelps, clinician
                       
One of the greatest joys for musicians is playing with others. The spark of inspiration can be much more
                      active and present when someone else is sharing in the music-making process. And yet for many
                      students, the opportunity to be a collaborative partner is often not extended until after many years of
​                      lessons. What are the ways in which chamber music, whether it be a duo or octet or anything in
                      between, shapes us as musicians and individuals and how can we make sure to provide these
​                      opportunities to students, whatever their age and level? This presentation will survey examples of
                      intermediate-level chamber music literature and will illuminate chamber music skills and rehearsal
                      techniques we can teach in individual lessons, with or without other musicians present.


10:30-12:00     Featured Artist Master Class | Kate Liu, piano

12:00-1:00      Luncheon
                        Tickets must be purchased in advance. 


1:00-1:30       Professional Piano Teaching: A Town Hall Meeting | Christopher Fisher, moderator
                Participants will have the opportunity to ask pedagogical questions and receive advice from panelists
                       and participants during the lively, interactive session. 

1:30-2:00      Closing Remarks 


*Schedule subject to change.

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