2022

September 16th Friday 11am at Lane Music

Presenter: Todd Olson, executive director of The Joy of Music School

Topic: Discussing the goals, history and direction of The Joy of Music School. 

October 21st Friday 11am at Lane Music

Presenter: Michael Finlay, solo pianist and chamber musician based in the Chicago area

Topic: Understanding the physiology of music, unlocking natural technique and preventing injury.

November 18th Friday 11am at Lane Music

Presenter: Katherine Benson, University of Tennessee professor

Topic: “Unsung Stories: A Lecture Recital on Diversifying the Piano Music we Play and Teach,” and will include music by Dett, Beach, Still and more.

2023

January 20th Friday 11am at Lane Music

Presenter: Dr. Kristofer Rucinski

Topic: “Suffering, Mental Disorder, and the Expression of Beauty: The Troubled Side of Creative Inspiration,” taking examples from history, and also the role of teaching and mentorship.

February 17th Friday 11am at Lane Music

Presenter: Charlene Shelzi, one of the famous “Three Cranky Women,” who specialize in making theory fun, with books and games.

Topic: TBA

April 15th and 16th at UT School of Music,  Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

KMTA Performance Auditions

April 30th (location TBA)

Honors Recital