2023 State Conference
October 27 - 28, 2023
Location: Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Slawomir Dobrzanski, Conference Clinician
Joseph Kingma, Guest Artist
Ronald Shinn, Independent Music Teachers Forum Speaker
Joseph B. Earp, Commissioned Composer
Lectures, seminars, and performances will be presented by professional teachers, artists, and composers, as well as students, on both days of the Conference. On Friday afternoon, pre-college students will play in a masterclass for the Guest Clinician. The masterclass will be followed by the New Faculty Recital and the Commissioned Composer Premier Performance. That evening, the Guest Artist will perform. MTNA student competitions will also be underway during the morning through mid-afternoon that same day. On Saturday morning, the Gold Medal Winners will be featured in a late-morning recital. That afternoon, the Pre-College Concerto Competitions will take place. The Steinway Corporation will sponsor a booth displaying its state-of-the-art Spirio Player Piano during the Conference.
Presentations by Conference Clinician:
• Competitions: A Judge's Perspective
• Unknown Teaching Repertoire by Eastern and Central European Composers
• Piano Music by Composers from Historically Underrepresented Groups
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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(Includes hotel and parking information, and campus map)
Registration Deadline: Forms and fees should arrive by October 16, 2023
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Deadline for conference proposal submissions: Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
Please submit one of the following forms:
1. Conference Proposal Form Online
2022 State Conference
November 4 - 5, 2022
Location: Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dennis Alexander, Conference Clinician
Janet Hopkins, Guest Artist
Lauren Schack Clark, IMTF Speaker
Paul Heindl, Commissioned Composer
Several presentations and performances by professional teachers and musicians, and students during the conference will feature diverse topics and formats on both days of the conference. The Guest Artist Recital, the Commissioned Composer's Recital, and the New Faculty Recital will be presented on Friday.
The Gold Medal Winners Recitals and a master class by our Conference Clinician with three MMTA pre-college students will be held on Saturday morning. The Pre-College Concerto Competitions will occur on Saturday afternoon.
A display of music publications presented by Music & Arts (Mississippi Music) will be available throughout the conference.
Presentations by Conference Clinician:
• Teaching the Romantics to Young Pianists
• Why Didn't I Think of That?
• Breaking Barriers with Teenagers: Alternative Teaching Strategies to Help Motivate and Inspire!
• A showcase of his publications
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Registration Deadline: Forms and fees should arrive by October 24, 2022
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MMTA Covid-19 Statement and Waiver (PDF)
Deadline for conference proposal submissions: Friday, September 16, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
Please submit one of the following forms:
1. Conference Proposal Form Online
2. Download Conference Call for Proposals (DOC X) and submit it via e-mail.
Download Conference Hotel Information (PDF)
2021 Virtual State Conference
November 5 - 6, 2021
Virtual Event
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dr. Alan Huckleberry, Conference Clinician
UAB Chamber Trio (Dr. James Zingara, trumpet; Dr. Denise Gainey, clarinet; and Dr. Christopher Steele, piano), Guest Artists
Dr. Naoki Hakutani, IMTF Speaker
Mr. Aaron Patrick Mann, Commissioned Composer
Several live and pre-recorded presentations and performances by professional teachers and musicians, and students during the conference will feature diverse topics and formats on both days of the conference. The Guest Artist Recital, the Comissioned Composer's Recital, and the New Faculty Recital will be presented on Zoom on Friday.
The Gold Medal Winners Recitals and the Pre-College Concerto Competitions will be presented on YouTube Premier on Saturday. A virtual master Class by our Conference Clinician with three MMTA pre-college students will be held on Zoom on Saturday.
Live Presentations by Conference Clinician:
Certified Organic
Meaning, Mastery, and Autonomy
YouTube in Your Studio – The University of Iowa Piano Pedagogy Video Recording Project.
A Zoom link to all live presentations will be sent to all MMTA members and the conference presenters and performers through an email.
Pre-recorded presentations will be open to the public on this website a few days before the virtual conference dates.
Download Conference Schedule (PDF)
Download Conference Pre-recorded Presentations (PDF)
Download Conference Booklet (PDF)
2. Download Conference Call for Proposals (DOC X)
2. Download Conference Call for Proposals (PDF)
Deadline for proposal submissions: September 27, 2021, 11:59 p.m.
2020 State Conference
November 6 - 7, 2020
Virtual Event (accessible until December 6)
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dr. Kevin Chance, IMTF Speaker
Hidden Treasures: Mining the Repertoire for Gems by Under-Represented Composers (1)
Hidden Treasures: Mining the Repertoire for Gems by Under-Represented Composers (2)
Download Hidden Treasures Handout (PDF)
Olga Harris, Commissioned Composer
The virtual conference this year is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Download Conference Booklet (PDF)
2019 State Conference
November 1 - 2, 2019
Location: Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dr. Midori Koga, Featured Clinician
Yakov Kasman, Pianist, Guest Artist
Dr. Kevin Richmond, IMTF Speaker
Dr. Jason Carl Rosenberg, Commissioned Composer
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Registration Deadline: October 25, 2019
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Download Conference Call for Proposals (DOC X)
Download Conference Hotel Information (PDF)
Mississippi University for Women Campus Map
2018 State Conference
November 2 - 3, 2018
Location: William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dr. Barbara Fast, Featured Clinician
Dr. Chuck Chandler, Tenor, Guests Artist
Dr. Pamela Pike, IMTF Speaker
Dr. Richard Montalto, Commissioned Composer
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Registration Deadline: October 23, 2018
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William Carey University Campus Map
2017 State Conference
November 3 - 4, 2017
Location: Millsaps College, Jackson, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dr. Jane Magrath, Featured Clinician
Athens Guitar Duo, Guests Artists
Sue Steck Turner, IMTF Speaker
Dr. Joe L. Alexander, Commissioned Composer
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Registration Deadline: October 24, 2017
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2016 State Conference
November 4 - 5, 2016
Location: Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Dr. Louis Nagel, Piano
Dr. Julie Nagel, Guest Clinician
Dr. Rebecca Bellelo, IMTF Speaker
Benjamin Williams, Commissioned Composer
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Registration Deadline: October 25, 2016
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Download Conference Hotel Information (PDF)
Delta State University Campus Map (PDF)
Delta State University Campus Map App
2015 State Conference
November 6 - 7, 2015
Location: Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Won Cho, bass and Kyoung Cho, soprano. with Karen Kyung-Eun Na, Piano
Melody Bober, Guest Piano Clinician
Susanna Garcia, IMTF Speaker
Valentin Bogdan, Commissioned Composer
Registration is open to all members, non-members, and students
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Registration Deadline: October 30, 2015
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Download Artist Information (PDF)
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Mississippi College Campus Map (PDF)
2014 State Conference
October 31 - November 1, 2014
Location: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Conference Recital featuring the USM Symphony Orchestra with Guest Violinist Marta Szlubowska
Scott Price, Guest Piano Clinician, from the University of South Carolina
Guest Piano Masterclass featuring Joanne Smith, Professor Emeritus from the University of Michigan
Donna Toney, IMTF Speaker
Luigi Zaninelli, Commissioned Composer
2013 State Conference
November 1-2, 2013
Location: Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Angelin Chang (pianist), Grammy Award winning pianist
John Ellis, Guest Piano Clinician, from the University of Michigan
Judith Fairchild, IMTF Speaker
Ken Davies, Commissioned Composer
2012 State Conference
November 2-3, 2012
Location: Belhaven University, Jackson, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Richard Heard (tenor) from Wake Forest University
Robert Vandall, Guest Piano Clinician
Kevin Chance, IMTF Speaker
James Sclater, Commissioned Composer
2011 State Conference
November 4-5, 2011
Location: Jones County Junior College, Ellisville, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Brass Band from Navy Band New Orleans, Guest Artists
Helen Marlais, Guest Clinician
Pamela Pike, IMTF Luncheon Guest Speaker
James Sobaskie, Commissioned Composer
2010 State Conference
November 4-6, 2010
Location: Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Randall Faber, Guest Artist and Clinician
Ron Shinn, IMTF Luncheon Guest Speaker
Howard Keever, Commissioned Composer
2009 State Conference
November 5-7, 2009
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Featured Artists & Presenters:
Cathy Albergo, Clinician, Frederick Harris Music Publishers
Ann-Marie McPhail, soprano, Guest Artist
Amanda Penick, IMTF Luncheon Guest Speaker
Justin Sharp, Commissioned Composer
Member Presentations by Melody Hanberry, Angela Willoughby, Karen Fosheim & Bruce Tychinski
2008
Thursday, October 30 - Saturday, November 1, 2008 - Mississippi College
2007
Featured Artists and Presenters:
E.L. Lancaster, Alfred Music Publishers Showcase
Jason Bahr of MSU, MMTA 2007 Commissioned Composer
James Johnson, pianist, MMTA 2007 Conference Recital
Sergio Gallo, pianist, IMTF Luncheon Artist
Our 2007 Conference, held November 1-3, included the usual plethora of MTNA competitions and master classes in piano, brass, chamber music, voice, guitar, and strings. The opening night of our conference, the music faculty of USM presented a "Faculty Showcase" recital followed by a special reception.
2006
The 2006 conference was held at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Guest artists included the Fischer Duo, Lynn Rice-See, Nancy Weems, Weekley & Arganbright, and Maurice Hinson. John Wesley Wright, tenor, accompanied by Theresa Sanchez, performed the conference recital. John Paul, Rachel Heard, Biljac Burnside, Michael Rushing/Annette Joe, and Barbara Tracy provided additional lectures and recitals.
2005
The 2005 MMTA State Conference and Competitions were held November 3-5 at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. Guest artists and clinicians included Brian Holland, Burt Levy, Roy Wylie, and the Ceruti String Quartet.
2004
November 4-6, 2004 at Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS
2004 Competition Winners (Microsoft Word)
2003
October 30 - November 1, 2003 at Jones Junior College
2002
Mississippi College