Edmonds Music Teachers Association presents A two-part Workshop by Renowned educator,
performer & recording artist Steven Hesla, University of Montana Professor of Music.
"Masterful
Pedaling from Head to Toe" and "Adventures in Three-Dimentional Playing"
Workshop Schedule
8:30 Registration
9:00 First Session
10:30 Break
10:45 Second Session
12:15 End
Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA 98020
Saturday, October 4, 2008
30:00 WSMTA Members
40:00 Non-Members and at door
5:00 Students
EMTA presents a Workshop by Steven Hesla
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Please send completed information by September 28, 2008, with your check payable to EMTA, to Tim Saye, 22833 Bothell
Everett Highway, Ste 110 98021. For further information, please call 425-770-0767, or email Tim at timisaye@yahoo.com.
Edmonds Music Teacher's Association
c/o
Cathy Baylor
4622 - 180th Place SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
Professor Steven Hesla has taught
at the University of Montana since 1978. Before then, he was on the faculty at Western Michigan University. He
holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory and a Master of Music Degree from the
University of Illinois.
Hesla has been the Convention Artist for music teachers conventions
in the U.S. and Canada. Guest Artist appearances have included recitals at the University of Washington, the University
of Alaska, and the Hochshule fur Musik in Austria. Several of his live performances have been selected for broadcast
on Minnesota Public Radio and on NPR's "Performance Today" series.
He
has served as Montana State MTA President and a 6-year term as a Trustee on the MTNA Foundation Board. Most recently
he served on panels three consecutive years at the MTNA National Conference on Pedagogy Saturday.
"Masterful Pedaling
from Head to Toe"
The piano's pedals can serve as portals to the most eloquent
performances. A series of can-do examples, plus a few humorous shouldn't-do examples, will illustrate how pianists
can best develop pedaling from head to toe. Progressive exercises will be shown that can guide pianists in developing
their pedaling skills.
"Adventures in Three-Dimensional Playing"
Through a series of musical examples, attention will be drawn to some very exciting ways to perceive
and then illuminate elements of musical phrasing. These elements are eminently discernable and teachable, drawing students
into a fascinating realm of musical nuances and color, rich in layers and enhanced musical expression.
