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| NCKP 2007 Tradition and Transformation: Learning, Playing and Teaching Outside the Box |
A Pause to Look Back . . .
With the final note of Tony Caramia's recital on Saturday afternoon, August 4, the 2007 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy came to a stunning conclusion.
Among the thousands of positive comments from participants who rated this 'the best conference ever ' were the following:
"Outstanding! Each speaker was inspirational, thought-provoking, challenging and respectful."
"This conference is a 'do not miss' - where I learn the most."
"Electrifying!"
"Outstanding variety and quality"
"I gained great insight into different and effective teaching methods."
If you were with us for NCKP 2007, this roster is sure to bring back memories of and inspiration, challenge, fun, and so much more.
- Performances by Tony Caramia, Phillip Keveren, Richard Kogan, Carol Leone, MTNA 2007 national piano winners, Spencer Myer, and pre-college students from the preparatory departments of Northwestern University, the University of Illinois, and Elmhurst College
- Keynotes by Angela Myles Beeching, Barry Bittman, Robert Duke, Martin E. Marty, and Marienne Uszler
- Teaching demonstrations by Janet Hart Johnson, William Westney, Paul Wirth
- Workshops by James Goldsworthy, Joyce Grill, Jane Magrath, Kathleen Riley, Catherine Rollin, and Karen Zorn
- Technology sessions by Mario Ajero, Susan Capestro, Alejandro Cremaschi, Susan Flinn, Michelle Gordon, Shana Kirk, George Litterst, Serena Mackey, Kathy Maskell, Michelle Sisler, and Lisa Zdechlik
- Drum Circle with Jamal Mohamed
- Sixteen research posters
- Thirty-three exhibitors and fifteen showcases
- Pre-Conference Seminars for Independent Music Teachers on The Joy of Music Making, for Pedagogy Students and Young Professionals on Communication and Community, for Collegiate Pedagogy Teachers on Pedagogy Today: Missing Links, and the Technology Immersion Track.
All who attended the eighty-four sessions and four pre-conference seminars of NCKP 2007 were changed by the inspiration of this remarkable event. We know you will want to return and bring your friends for the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy in 2009. And if you were unable to attend in 2007, we look forward to seeing you in 2009 for an equally rich and rewarding experience.
The 2009 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy will be held July 29-August 1 at the brand new Westin Lombard Yorkville Center in Lombard, IL. The Westin offers luxurious rooms at competitive rates and excellent food at reasonable prices. In addition, there is generous well-appointed space for all o f our sessions and exhibits.
Visit this website for postings of resources, handouts, podcasts, and more from NCKP 2007. Here you will also find news of NCKP 2009 as it becomes available.
We look forward to seeing you on July 29, 2009!
Louise Goss
Chair, The Board of Trustees
The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy
Marvin Blickenstaff
President, The Board of Trustees
The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy
Sam Holland
Executive Director
The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy