
Southern Utah Piano Pedagogy Conference
The 2021 Conference will feature a series of relevant videos that will be published bi-weekly on the second and fourth Tuesdays between February and April on our youtube channel: SUPPC
February 9:
forScore and MobileSheets - An Introduction to Sheet Music Readers (Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel)
Teaching Cross Rhythms: A Step by Step Approach - Part 1 (Dr. Nancy Allred)
February 23:
Teaching Cross Rhythms: A Step-by Step Approach - Part 2 (Dr. Nancy Allred)
Teaching Cross Rhythms: A Step-by Step Approach - Part 3 (Dr. Nancy Allred)
Teaching Cross Rhythms: A Step-by Step Approach - Part 4 (Dr. Nancy Allred)
Online Teaching — Tips, Tricks (?) and Food for Thought (Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel)
March 9:
Teaching Improvisation in Piano Lessons (Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel)
March 23:
Ornamental Passages in Chopin's Piano Music (Dr. Nancy Allred)
April 6:
Conversations with a Teacher - Brandon Lee:
- Part 1: Teaching Online
- Part 2: Voicing
- Teenagers at a Beginner's Level
April 20:
Stylistic Differences Between Musical Periods (Mark Gubler)
Past Conferences
2020: Saturday, February 22 @ Dixie State University
Registration
Please submit the following form: Southern Utah PPC Registration
A Registration Fee of $25 will be due at the conference - free for high school and college students!
Schedule
Morning Sessions
9:00 | Nancy Allred | From Beginning to End: Tips for More Effective Practice and Performance — Handout |
9:45 | Mark Gubler | Inspiring Deep Practice: An Overview of the Talent Code |
10:30 | Brandon Lee | Remote teaching (Skype/Facetime) |
11:15 | Kevin Olson | Artistic Rhetoric: Fluently and Persuasive Speaking the Language of Music — Handout |
Afternoon Sessions
12:15-2:00 | Shane Bowles | Fundamentals, Improvisation, Composition and the Amazing Connection to the Staff |
1:15 | Kevin Olson | Open Door - Meet the Composer |
2:00 | Christian Bohnenstengel | The Healthy Pianist - Injuries and Prevention |
2:45 | Lori Arnold | The Making of a Piano Teacher |
3:30 | Kevin Olson | Intermediate Level Master Class |
Conference Recital: "Beethoven @ Five"
Featuring talented piano students from the area and special performances, the recital is part of the DSU All-Steinway Series.