MMTA Virtual Teachers’ Day
Welcome to the 1st MMTA Virtual Teachers’ Day!
We are happy to announce this virtual event, which will include a members meeting, performances, masterclasses, workshops, and other inspirational music events. All the events will be hosted on Zoom.
Click Here to register and receive the zoom link
Both members and non-members are required to register in order to receive the zoom link
Registration Fees
MMTA members: FREE
Non-members by donation. Recommended minimum donation: Adults – $15, Students $5
Accepted via Zelle at MiamiMTAinformation@gmail.com
and checks payable to MMTA mailed to Marianela Gonzalez, 13309 SW 42 St. Miami 33175
SCHEDULE:
* schedule is subject to change, please keep visiting this page for the latest updates
3:45PM – Introductions and zoom room opens
Joplin Piano Improvisations by Dr. Paul Posnak
4:00PM – Welcome
Welcome message from the president and open meeting
4:30PM – Masterclasses
Piano – Irena Kofman
- Christina Koyama, 9 years old
Catherine Rollin – Concerto in C major
Piano (Baroque) – Paul Posnak
- John Wang, 16 years old
J. S. Bach – WTC Book I Prelude and Fugue No. 15 in G Major
- Emily Chea, 14 years old
J. S. Bach – WTC Book II Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major
- Daniel Holmes, 18 years old
J.S. Bach – WTC Book I Prelude and Fugue No. 11 in F Major
6:10PM – Workshop: Introduction to Body Mapping with Rena Urso
“Join Rena Urso for this brief introduction to Body Mapping where you’ll increase your awareness, improve your seated balance, and enjoy more fluidity and overall ease in your playing”
6:40PM – Pedagogy Hour
Rufus Jones & Alexander Magalong – Discussion/Interview: Teenager Psychology & Motivation to engage in music
Yianni Iliadis – Presentation: Faster learning for beginner piano students
Scott Flavin – Lecture: Pandemic Pedagogy
7:30PM Violin Masterclass – Scott Flavin
- Student and repertoire will be announced
8:00PM – Streamed Performance
Live Introduction by Kevin Kenner, followed by streamed performance of Chopin’s Concerto No. 1 transcribed for piano and string quartet
See the schedule and guest artists’ bios below: