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  • Talk About Teaching (TAT)

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    Discussion Topic Sightreading: How to Strengthen Skills. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music and teaching. Topics lis

  • Talk About Teaching (TAT)

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    Discussion Topic Trends in Piano Teaching – Piano Duet Literature and Rehearsal. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas related to music

  • Talk About Teaching (TAT)

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    Discussion Topic Trends in Piano Teaching- Rhythm & Pulse: Grouping and the Rhythmic Phrase. About Talk About Teaching, is a series of 5 meetings that take place every 2 months from September – May from, 10am-12pm. The meetings provide a place for teachers to discuss ideas r

  • McLean Symphony and NVMTA’s Composition Contest Winner

    The program of National Treasures will consist only of music by American Composers, including a composition by 13 year-old local student, Daniel Carroll, winner of a festival sponsored by the Northern Virginia Music Teachers’ Association, and a work written in memory of Dr. Marti

  • Lori Piitz: “Retraining”

    October 23, 2020, Lori Piitz:  "Retraining" When pianists find themselves with an injury it is important that they seek advice and care from a medical professional.  When they are finally able to return to the piano they may need to rethink the way they have been playing in orde

  • Bonnie Kellert, “Challenges in Young Pianists (including pedal!)”

    November 20, 2020: Bonnie Kellert "Challenges in Young Pianists (including pedal!)" Challenges For Young Pianists includes developing and achieving technical ability as well as understanding and acquiring musicianship.  Each student requires special attention to individual needs

  • TAT: June 2021: Dr. Audrey Andrist on Teaching and Performing

    June 23, 2021: Audrey Andrist "Practicing Patience and Memorizing Methodically" Dr. Andrist will speak on a wide range of topics related to teaching and performing, drawn from her many decades working with students of all ages, and her experience as an active performer.  She will

  • NVMTA Lecture Series

    NVMTA presents... A presentation by Nancy Breth, "Life After Lessons."

  • NVMTA Concerto Winners perform with The Amadeus Orchestra April 24, 2022

    On Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association’s Concerto Competition prizewinners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra under the direction of A. Scott Wood at Saint Luke Catholic Church in McLean. The students were chosen from three concerto compe

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  • Talk About Teaching (TAT) – September

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    TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

  • Talk About Teaching- October

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

  • Concerto Winners Orchestra Performance

    2023 Performance Information Students chosen from among NVMTA's Concerto competition winners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra on May 14, 2023, 4 pm at Saint Luke’s Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA. Tickets can be purchased HERE This year's program will mark our thi

  • Talk About Teaching- November

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

  • Talk About Teaching- December

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is

  • Talk About Teaching – January

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Jordan Kitt's Music in Fairfax. (See LATTE for

  • Talk About Teaching -February

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Jordan Kitt's Music in Fairfax. (See LATTE for

  • Talk About Teaching – April

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Zoom. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s cu

  • Talk About Teaching – June

    TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Zoom. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s cu

  • NVMTA Lecture Series

    Kevin Elam: Crafting a Unique & Multi-Faceted Music Career February 26, 2025, 10am - 12pm, Zoom Join Kevin Elam for an inspiring presentation on building a nontraditional career in music! He's an Irish singing champion, a gigging jazz pianist, a teacher of multiple instrument

  • NVMTA Lecture Series

    NVMTA presents..... Masterclass with Nancy O' Neill Breth Topic: " Contemporary Music" The Masterclass will take place in Jordan Kitts (8500 Lee Highway, Fairfax, 22031) on June 21st at 10.00 am, and it will also be live-streamed through Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent on the da

  • NVMTA Lecture Series

    NVMTA presents.... Masterclass with Nancy O' Neill Breth " Contemporary Music"               Program The Cat and the Mouse by Aaron Copland               Performer: Sela Rongero             Teacher: Francesca Hurst     Dance in Bulgarian Rhythm No. 2 (from Mikrokosmos Book 6) by 

  • NVMTA Lecture Series-December

    NVMTA Lecture Series-December  "All about Piano Playing and Chopin" Evelyne Brancart   December 5, at 10.00 am Eastern time   Preeminent pianist Evelyne Brancart, a native of Belgium, is recognized as one of the acclaimed teachers and performers of her generation, havin

  • NVMTA Lecture Series-January

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    Irina Gorin- January 23rd, 10am Eastern time Topic: "The process of working on a musical composition."

  • NVMTA Lecture Series-March

    Barbara Lister- Sink- March 27th, 2026, 10 am Eastern time Topic: " How Flexible is Too Flexible?Hypermobility and What Teachers Should Know."

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