The Martin Area Music Teachers Association and The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music present a WORKSHOP FOR PIANO TEACHERS

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1 The Martin Area Music Teachers Association and The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Music present a WORKSHOP FOR PIANO TEACHERS Saturday, October 1, :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with DENNIS ALEXANDER Teaching Romantic Literature to Young Students Showcase of New Music Why Didn't I Think of That? Master Class Weldon Public Library 100 Main Street Martin, Tennessee Registration fee: $25 for teachers, $15 for students

2 THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN Department of Music WORKSHOP FOR THE CHURCH PIANIST SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, :00 A.M. TO NOON Weldon Public Library 100 Main Street Martin, Tennessee What shall I play? How can I improve the hymns? Accompanying the choir Can you really play classical music in the service? For additional information, contact Dr. Elaine Harriss, or elaineh@utm.edu

3 DENNIS ALEXANDER PIANIST, COMPOSER, TEACHER WORKSHOP FOR PIANISTS Saturday, October 18, 2008 Fine Arts Recital Hall Topics Artistry at the Piano Anatomy of a Piano Piece Teaching Adults New Music for Students Dennis Alexander retired from his position at the University of Montana in 1996 where he taught piano and piano pedagogy for 24 years. He recently returned from a tour of Australia and has toured twice to the far East where he performed recitals and workshops in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia. In addition to his many solo and ensemble pieces published, Professor Alexander is a coauthor of the exciting and innovative new piano method recently released entitled "Alfred's Premier Piano Course." Amro Music Store of Memphis and Alfred Music Publishers will have an exhibit of piano music available for purchase by attendees. The workshop is sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Martin Area Music Teachers Association with assistance from Alfred Publishing Company and Amro Music of Memphis.

4 Martin Area Music Teachers Association UT Martin Department of Music present MEMORIZATION FOR THE MUSICIAN THE PROMPTER IN THE SCORE with Lynn Rice-See, MTSU Professor of Piano Saturday, October 20, :00 a.m. to Noon UTM Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall Techniques and strategies for memorizing and performing with security. Hints and ideas for all pianists from the student through the professional. Free Admission

5 FROM HARPSICHORD TO GRAND WORKSHOP AND CONCERT WITH ANDREA ANDERSON, PIANIST This free workshop and concert is co-sponsored by the UTM Department of Music, the UTM College of Humanities and Fine Arts, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the Philharmonic Music Guild of Martin (NFMC). Saturday Workshop November 11, :00-4:00 *Trinity Presbyterian Church, Martin, TN Schedule 9:30 Registration (no admission charge) and Coffee 10:00 Experiencing the Clavichord: Stepping into the World of C. P. E. Bach. 10:45 Break 11:00 Experiencing the Harpsichord: the Perfect Instrument for Baroque Music 11:45 Experiencing the Fortepiano: the Need for Expressiveness 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Performing 18th Century Music on the Grand Piano 3:00 Break 3:15 Masterclass 4:00 End

6 Ms. Anderson will bring a harpsichord, clavichord, and fortepiano for the workshop. Sunday Afternoon Concert November 12, :00 p.m. *Trinity Presbyterian Church, Martin, TN Ms. Anderson's program will include works by familiar composers such as Bach, Mozart, Ravel, Liszt, and will include stories about the instruments she is playing as well as the composers and their music. Her performance for UT Martin is the exclusive Tennessee engagement on her nation-wide tour this fall. She brings on her tour some of the ancestors of the modern piano, such as the clavichord, the harpsichord, and the fortepiano. The first half of the program will showcase these earlier instruments; the second half will be devoted to the modern grand piano. There is no admission charge. Trinity is handicap accessible. *Trinity Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Hannings Lane and Moody Street, on the southeast edge of the UTM campus and adjacent to University Village housing. For additional information, contact Dr. Elaine Harriss at or elaineh@utm.edu.

7 JANE MAGRATH and THE INTERMEDIATE PIANO STUDENT Saturday, October 1, 2005 Harriet Fulton Theater This FREE workshop is co-sponsored by the UTM Department of Music and the Martin Area Music Teachers Association Schedule 9:00 Registration and Coffee 9:30 10:45 Choosing Literature to Pique Student Interest 10:45 11:00 Break 11:00 12:00 Video Performances: The Intermediate Student as Transfer 12:00 1:15 Lunch 1:15 2:20 Intermediate Student and Romantic Period Literature 2:30-3:30 Master Class This workshop is co-sponsored by the UTM Department of Music and the Martin Area Music Teachers Association and is presented with funding assistance under an agreement with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. There will be no charge for this workshop. For additional information, contact Dr. Elaine Harriss at or Copies of Dr. Magrath's book, The Pianist's Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature, will be available for purchase at the special workshop price of $23.96 in the lobby during break times.

8 Piano Literature Workshop with Dr. Maurice Hinson Saturday, November 13, 2004 Fine Arts Building Recital Hall Workshop Schedule 8:30-9:00 Registration and browsing 9:00-10:15 What the Printed Score Does Not Tell You 10: 30-11: 30 Piano Editions: the Good and the Bad 11:30-12:00 Free time to browse the display 12:00-1:00 Focusing on Piano Repertoire: What, Why, and When 1:15-2:00 Masterclass Print music display from Alfred Publishers Hinson's The Pianists Dictionary available Keyboard representative from Amro Music, Memphis A certificate of attendance for those present Registration fee: $15 for adults, students admitted free. For additional information, contact Dr. Elaine Harriss at or elaineh@utm.edu. This workshop is funded in part under an agreement with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Support is also provided by Amro Music of Memphis and Alfred Publishers.

9 Piano Ensemble Workshop Masterclasses by the Fetterman-Smith Piano Duo Performances by the UTM Piano Ensemble Saturday, November 22, 2003 Harriet Fulton Theater 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:15 a.m. Welcome 9:30 a.m. History of Piano Ensemble: Dr. Allison Nelson 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Holiday Music for Piano Ensemble: UTM Piano Ensemble 11:30 a.m. Masterclass with the Smith-Fetterman Duo, Part I 12:15 p.m. Catered lunch in the University Center 1:30 p.m. Ensemble Literature for Young Students: Dr. Elaine Harriss 2:15 p.m. Masterclass with the Smith-Fetterman Duo, Part II 3:00 p.m. Music for Multiple Pianos: What's New for You: Dr. Elaine Harriss 3:30 p.m. End The appearance of the Fetterman-Smith Duo is made possible by the Martin Area Music Teachers Association. Contact: Dr. Elaine Harriss, UTM Department of Music, 38238, Ph. (731) elaineh@utm.edu Cost (includes lunch): $40 for teachers, $20 for students

10 Natural Piano Playing Workshop featuring Dr. Vicki King Saturday, June 21, 2003 Harriet Fulton Theater Fine Arts Building 8:30 Registration 9:00 Introduction and History of Natural Playing 10:10 Music from the University of Tennessee at Martin 10:30 Break 10:45 Putting It into Practice: Masterclass Performances 12:00 Catered Lunch in the University Center, Room 206-C 1:00 Putting It into Practice 1:30 Improving Your Technique: Group Session in Piano Lab 2:15 Break 2:30 Musicale by Vicki King with works by Schubert, Chopin, Liszt 3:00 Teaching Students to Play Naturally; Literature for Enhancing Good Technique 4:00 Conclusion

11 Piano Workshop Masterclasses with Dr. Andreas Klein Saturday November 16, 2002 Masterclass by guest artist Dr. Andreas Klein Performances by the UTM Piano Ensemble and Faculty Piano Quartet Harriet Fulton Theater 8:15 Registration: coffee and refreshments 9:00 Welcome: Dr. Kevin Lambert, Chairman, UTM Department of Music Dr. Elaine Harriss, Workshop Coordinator 9:10 Massage for Pianists: Carol Stone with Teneia Preuett 9:30 Performance by UTM Piano Ensemble, Dr. Elaine Harriss, Director 10:00 Recital Literature: Dr. Andreas Klein 10:30 Break 10: 45 Masterclass Performances: Dr. Andreas Klein 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Piano Maintenance and Repair: Elwood Doss 1:45 Performance Practice in Baroque Keyboard Music: Scott Roberts 2:30 Break 2:45 Effective Practice Techniques: Dr. Allison Nelson 3:30 Performance by UTM Piano Ensemble Closing Comments: Dr. Elaine Harriss Finale: Stars and Stripes Forever The appearance of Dr. Andreas Klein is made possible by the UTM Arts Council.

12 Workshop fee is $50 ($30 for students) and includes lunch. Contact Dr. Elaine Harriss,