PTG Piano Teacher Seminar
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, MO
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This event will provide opportunities for:
•Building relationships
•Sharing knowledge
•Recognizing the mutual goals of our musical endeavors

The Piano Teacher Seminar will feature instruction aimed at helping teachers better understand the piano’s history, design, and function.

This seminar also includes the opening of the PTG Exhibit Hall with its international piano display, and the PTG Auxiliary Scholarship Recital featuring the college and high school
winners of the Kansas Music Teachers National Association competition.

All music teachers are invited to attend.
Chouteau B
9:00 am - Registration & Eye Opener
Featuring Brenda Dillon, National Piano Foundation

Introduction of Instructors and VIPs

10:30 a.m. - Noon Chouteau B
Piano Construction Tour
Sam Eberwein, Midwest District Sales Manager. Steinway

Noon – 1:30 p.m. - Lunch - on your own

1:30-3:00 p.m. Chouteau A
Outside the Box: Understanding New Piano Prep for Teachers
Dean Garten RPT

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Break

3:30- 5:00 p.m. Chouteau B
The Evolution of the Piano
Mary Cushing Smith, RPT, Chairman of PTG Teacher Relations Committee

Evening Activities
5:30 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Opening Ceremony
(Exhibit Hall A)

8:30 p.m. - Auxiliary Scholarship Recital
Winners of Kansas MTNA Competition
(Chicago Ballroom)