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Dr. Maurice Hinson Dr. Rebecca McCord Dr. Patricia Griggs Burnham Grace McFarlane Clinician: Dr. Maurice Hinson -- Tuesday, September 11, 2007
9:30 AM Announcements 10:00 AM Publisher's Workshop 12:00 PM Luncheon (Courtesy of Music & Arts) "ALFRED PUBLISHING COMPANY" Chesapeake Conference Center One of America's most respected authorities on piano literature, Dr. Maurice Hinson received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Music Teachers national Association at its Washington, D.C. convention in the spring of 1994, the Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Florida in 1990 and the Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Michigan in the falll of 1995. Dr. Hinson is hailed as a specialist in American piano music. Some of his most recent articles appear in the New Grove Dictionary of American Music in the United States. Dr. Hinson received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Michigan. He also studied at The Julliard School and the Conservatoire National in Nancy, France. As Senior Professor of Piano in the School of Church Music at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Hinson's curriculum includes teaching piano, piano literature and piano chamber music. he has performed, lectured and given master classes worldwide. Dr. Hinson has edited more than 200 publications for Alfred Publishing Company. His books and editions have become classic standards in the studios of serious piano teachers and students the world over. Clinician: Dr. Rebecca McCord -- Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Rebecca McCord is a multi-faceted pianist, having performed as solo
recitalist, chamber musician, duo pianist, and soloist with orchestra in
the United States, Europe, and Asia. Making her debut at the age of nine,
Dr. McCord has made guest artist appearances with over thirty orchestras
including Dallas, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Houston, Eastman Philharmonic,
Rome Festival and Tanglewood under such prestigious conductors as Erich
Leinsdorf, Sir John Barbirolli, David Effron, Guy Fraser Harrison and Max
Rudolf. As a young pianist, she was prizewinner in over twenty
competitions, including the Naumburg, Bloch Young Artist, Masters Young
Artist, Naftzger Young Artist, MTNA, and NFMC. She is a founding member of
Trillium, The Commonwealth Trio, Tanglewood Trio, Lyric Quartet and the
McNutt-Bohon Piano Duo. She has performed with the Fry Street Quartet, the
James Quartet, and the Garth Newel Quartet. Among the works that she has
premiered are Koschka Suite, Jonathan D. Green; La maîtresse des
marteaux, Jonathan D. Green; Toccata, James Legg; and
Florilegium, Book II, Verne Reynolds. Clinician: Dr. Patricia Griggs Burnham -- Tuesday, November 20, 2007
9:30 AM Announcements 10:00 AM Publisher's Workshop 12:00 PM Luncheon (Courtesy of Music & Arts) "ALFRED PUBLISHING COMPANY" Chesapeake Conference Center
PATRICIA GRIGGS BURNHAM received her Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. where she studied Piano Performance and Pedagogy. She earned a Master of Music Education and a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Music Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Burnham grew up in Virginia Beach, VA where she began her piano study at the age of 6. She has performed as a soloist and accompanist in major cities throughout the United States including the Ambassador Theater in LA and the Wolftrap Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. She has collaborated in concert with the late guitarist Charlie Byrd, Brazilian guitarist Carlos Barbosa-lima and flutist Carol Wincence. Dr. Burnham has held University teaching positions at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA and Concordia University at Austin, TX. She has been part of the music faculty at Concordia University in Austin, TX since 1998. Along with University teaching, Dr. Burnham also teaches private piano students in and around the Austin area and the city Bastrop, TX. Students participate in the National piano guild auditions, ADMTA state theory tests and festivals, and studio recitals. Dr. Burnham is also an active accompanist. She works in several of the voice studios at the University of TX in Austin, and also with area high school band and choirs accompanying students for UIL contests. Other professional activities include adjudicating for the National Piano Guild and the National Federation of Music Clubs, appearing in Master Classes and workshops, reviewing for professional music publications, and church work as pianist for First Baptist Church in Bastrop, TX. She has been recorded on Concord Records with guitarist Carlos Barbosa-lima. Her solo CD was recorded in 2003. Dr. Burnham is a member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, Austin District Music Teachers Association, the Music Teacher’s National Association, Texas Music Educator’s Association, the College Music Society and ASCAP.
Clinician: Grace McFarlane -- Sunday, January 13, 2008 -- **3:00 PM Recital** Clinician: Grace McFarlane -- Tuesday, January 15, 2008 -- **10:00 Master Class**
Schedule for Tuesday: 9:30 AM Coffee 10:00 AM Business Meeting / Master Class 12:00 PM Luncheon Jamaican-born pianist, Grace McFarlane, make her professional debut in Kingston, Jamaica, and has subsequently appeared as soloist and chamber artist in North America, China, Argentina and in her native country. Her performances have consistently elicited enthusiastic responses. As a member of the Trio dell' Arte, she performed extensively
throughout the United States and Canada and made her New York debut at
Carnegie Recital Hall. Her Washington D.C. appearances include the Kennedy
Center, The Phillips Collection, the Corcoran Gallery, the Sumner School
Museum, The Lyceum, George Mason Ms. McFarlane served on the faculties of the University of Maryland, Peabody Preparatory, Wheaton and Judson Colleges. A member of the piano faculty at the Levine School of Music since 1989, she took a 5-year leave of absence (1993-1997) to accompany her husband and daughter on a resident assignment to Beijing, China. During that period she frequently gave solo and chamber performances and conducted master classes in several major Chinese cities. She was invited back to China in the 1998-99 season to perform duo-piano recitals with four Chinese women pianists. In addition to performing, she maintains an active teaching schedule in her private studio as well as at the Levine School of Music. She frequently is invited to give master classes, adjudicate competitions and give pedagogy workshops. Ms. McFarlane is the immP.diate past-President of the Washington Music Teachers Association.
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