This year, OhioMTA SE is focusing on one performance event for our students: the Pop Showcase. This is an event in which students rehearse a jazz or pop piece with a three piece combo and then later perform the piece in a recital. We plan to hold this event at Ohio University in Athens or at the Stuart Opera house in Nelsonville. (Site TBA)
When event details have been solidified, the registration form will be available below.
On September 23, 2023 the topic of our conference will be "Composing for the Piano." Ohio MTA's composer of the year, Dr Robert McClure, will talk about the composition of his pieces for piano. Pianist Emely Phelps will perform excerpts from McClure's new work as part of the presentation. (The premiere of the full work will be at the Ohio MTA state conference in October 2023.)
In addition, Katie Fisher will also give a presentation about composing piano works. Katie Fisher is the co-author of the well-known piano method Piano Safari.
Conference schedule 9-10am Presentation by Katie Fisher 10:10-11:10am Presentation by Rob McClure 11:20-11:30am OMTA Collegiate chapter will give a brief talk 11:30-11:50am Break with snacks 11:50-12:40am District business meeting