CONFERENCE PRESENTATION SUBMISSION GUIDE
Conference Session Proposals
Submission Deadline: Monday, July 1st
Individuals chosen for session proposals will receive a 25% conference discount and be invited to an afternoon presenters luncheon. All submissions should be emailed to Christy Tallamy: littleearsmusicschool@gmail.com
Traditional Session Proposal: 45 minutes
- Conference sessions should be 45 minutes in length inclusive of introductory remarks, closing remarks, and Q & A.
- Topics include, but are not limited to, technology, technique, business strategies, music history, teaching methods, studio management, performance, or pedagogy.
- Teachers of all instruments and voice are encouraged to submit proposals.
- Membership in VMTA or MTNA is not a requirement.
- All selected presenters are required to register for the conference at a discounted rate.
Studio One “One-Talk” Proposal: 20 minutes
- Studio One will be a group presentation with presenters focusing on Private Studio Management. Each speaker will give a 15-20 minutes One-Talk.
- One-Talks can be thought of as “lessons” or visualized as a teaching moment with a student– succinct and to the point.
- OPTION: One-Talks could be formatted as a scene– acting out a real challenge moment in the studio and providing sample solutions.
- OPTION: Reach out to a peer and prepare a presentation together.
- OPTION: Use a testimony format by sharing a real problem/solution you’ve faced in your private studio with students, parents, tech issues or business management.
- Choose one area of focus for your One-Talk: Pedagogy, Parent Partnering, Tech Support, Daily Operations
Traditional and/or One-Talk Session Submission Instructions
Please include the following information when submitting your proposal:
- Contact mailing address and e-mail
- Title of session or One-Talk focus area
- Full description of the proposal (250 words or less)
- Description of session for the program book (35 words or less)
- Presenter’s bio for the conference program book (35 words or less)
- Equipment needed for the presentation
- Photos are not needed at this time
- Email proposals by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, July 1, to Christy Tallamy at littleearsmusicschool@gmail.com
Virginia Music Teachers Concert Submission Instructions
Concert Date: Thursday, November 7th
Virginia State University
Submission Deadline: August 15th
Concert Program Announcement: September 1st
Requests should be emailed to Christy Tallamy: littleearsmusicschool@gmail.com
Please include the following information when submitting your request:
- First and last name of the performer(s) with their instrument(s)
- Title of repertoire
- Full name of composer
- Length of performance
- For non-traditional music, please indicate if introductory remarks will be needed. The remarks should not exceed three minutes.
Email requests by 11:59 p.m. EST on August 15, to Christy at littleearsmusicstudio@gmail.com.
Performers must be registered attendees for the conference. The list of performers will be announced on September 1.