District 5 One-Day Conference
Central Florida Music Teachers Association
Is pleased to invite you to the Virtual District 5 One-Day Conference
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Presenting:
Is pleased to invite you to the Virtual District 5 One-Day Conference
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Presenting:

Dr. Christopher Madden
Dr. Christopher Madden is Assistant Professor of piano Pedagogy at University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he teaches piano pedagogy, applied piano, and oversees the keyboard skills curriculum. His playing has earned him numerous scholarships and grants, allowing him to perform in festivals and master classes throughout the United States and Italy.
In addition to performing, Christopher has presented research at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Group Piano/Piano Pedagogy Forum, Collegiate piano Pedagogy Symposium, and MTNA national conference. He has also published articles in Clavier Companion and American Music Teacher. Christopher's current research focuses on primary recordings—a term he uses to describe composers' recordings of their own works. In addition to collegiate-level teaching, Christopher is interested in andragogy (adult teaching).
Christopher holds degrees from University of Oklahoma (DMA in piano Performance and Pedagogy), Florida State University (MM in piano Pedagogy), and Pennsylvania State University (MA in Music Theory/History and BM in piano Performance).
Dr. Christopher Madden is Assistant Professor of piano Pedagogy at University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he teaches piano pedagogy, applied piano, and oversees the keyboard skills curriculum. His playing has earned him numerous scholarships and grants, allowing him to perform in festivals and master classes throughout the United States and Italy.
In addition to performing, Christopher has presented research at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Group Piano/Piano Pedagogy Forum, Collegiate piano Pedagogy Symposium, and MTNA national conference. He has also published articles in Clavier Companion and American Music Teacher. Christopher's current research focuses on primary recordings—a term he uses to describe composers' recordings of their own works. In addition to collegiate-level teaching, Christopher is interested in andragogy (adult teaching).
Christopher holds degrees from University of Oklahoma (DMA in piano Performance and Pedagogy), Florida State University (MM in piano Pedagogy), and Pennsylvania State University (MA in Music Theory/History and BM in piano Performance).
Conference Schedule
- 8:45 AM Zoom Link is Live
- 9:00 AM Workshop - Dr. Christopher Madden: Motivating the 21st Century Piano Student: Why Stickers, Candy, and Prizes can Backfire
- 10:00 AM Workshop - Dr. Christopher Madden: Performance Anxiety: Who Gets it and How do They Manage it?
- 11:00 AM Business Meeting - Ryan Blakemore, District V President
- 12:00 PM Break/Lunch
- 1:00 PM Masterclass - Dr. Christopher Madden working with District V Students
- 2:30 PM District V Honors Recital (pre-recorded)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for the District V Virtual Conference is FREE. All are welcome to attend. Please register by March 24, 2021 as we plan to email out the zoom link, business meeting agenda, and any workshop materials in advance. |
MASTERCLASS INFORMATION
We are looking for 3-4 students to participate in Dr. Christopher Madden's masterclass at 1:00 PM. All ages and levels are welcome to apply. Music should be memorized and performance ready. Students selected to participate will be asked to pay the $15 masterclass fee to CFMTA. If interested in participating, please contact Ryan Blakemore. |