Friday, Oct 27, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Keynote Address: Take a Bow - The Ingrid Clarfield Story

• Friday, Oct 27, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces
  
  Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they're still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.

• Saturday, Oct 28, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Masterclass with students of all ages and levels

• Saturday, Oct 28, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Alfred Showcase - Classics for the Developing Pianist and Study Guides
  
  Ingrid Clarfield will discuss and perform pieces from their new five book series which feature the 100 piano works they believe pianists should study and perform. Their editions feature alternative fingerings, pedaling suggestions, additional dynamics for artistic shaping and voicing, a possible tempo range, plus clear explanations of ornamentation. The newly released Study Guides will outline their successful strategies to help students prepare, practice and polish the repertoire in CDP Books 1-3. Topics include: Background Stylistic Features, Activites to anticipate reading and technical issues. Practice strategies, Finishing touches for an artistis Performance.

"Ingrid's masterclass brought out the best in each student. Her interaction with students at all stages in their development of the repertoire set a model for us all."

"To say you were a "hit" is understatement at best! The comments on the conference survey concerning you were over-the-top. The membership wants you back! I was especially impressed by your graciousness, patience, and flexibility. It was a distinct pleasure and honor to work with you."

- VMTA Beth Caluda, Pres. Elect VMTA