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The Legacy of Olga Samaroff Stokowski - Debra Brubaker Burns
One of the most influential American musicians in the first half of the 20th century, artist-teacher Olga Samaroff Stokowski (1882-1948) nurtured the musical expression and discipline of many pianists at the Philadelphia Conservatory and the Juilliard School of Music from 1924 to 1948.

Debra Brubaker Burns researches historical topics in piano pedagogy, giving particular attention to societal and technological changes that have influenced music-teaching methods. She is currently writing a book on the 200-year history of American piano methods.

Poster Sessions
The findings of recent research in the area of piano pedagogy will be made available to conference registrants in the form of posters. Here you will have opportunity to speak with the writers of these research projects and learn the latest information relating to teaching and learning.

Group Discussions
What I have learned today that will change my teaching tomorrow?
On Thursday and Friday afternoons, you will have opportunity to meet with other conference registrants in small group discussions and reflect on the highlights of the day's events. Teachers will share practical ways to integrate what we learn from experts into our daily routines. Don't miss this important conference event, for it will help you transform the inspiration of the moment into lasting teaching techniques.

Publishers Exhibits and Showcases
by your special request...
Leading publishers of piano music will exhibit their materials. Take this opportunity to browse and purchase the most recent publications. Daily at 1:00 three publishers will present showcase sessions in which authors of new materials will discuss their works.