Save the Date! June 11-13, 2027 at Gettysburg College
CALL FOR PROPOSALS – 2027 PMTA CONFERENCE
Location: Gettysburg College, Sunderman Conservatory of Music, Gettysburg, PA
Dates: June 11-13, 2027
PMTA welcomes proposals relating to all aspects of music teaching, performance, and musical inquiry. All presentations are 50 minutes, which must include at least 5 minutes for questions and answers.
CONFERENCE THEME:
The Power of One: Teachers as Mentors
“We see the power of one all around. It is a potent force of talent, combined with energy and vision, and a passion to serve. When we consider these three qualities, it may be difficult to rank them in any order of priority or importance. They form a very powerful equilateral triangle. Leave out any one of those characteristics and the strong triangle begins to wobble and collapse. All of us possess the power of one. Our triangle may need reinforcements on one side or the other, but the potential for impacting the lives of our students is awe-inspiring.”
—Marvin Blickenstaff (2024). Inspired Piano Teaching (Kingston, NJ: The Piano Teachers’ Press), p. 24.
Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the following three channels for having a lifelong influence on our students:
- Artistry: pedagogy, skill development, performance, music analysis, creativity, repertoire
- Vision: advocacy and representation, wellness, aesthetics, historical inquiry
- Service: leadership, arts advocacy, collaboration, inclusive teaching, business and administrative practices, community connections, technology
Deadline: 11:59 PM on January 10, 2027
Applicants must submit the following:
- Name of presenter(s)
- Contact information
- Title of presentation
- 250-word abstract
- 50-word abstract for the conference program book
- Specify technology requirements for presentation
- JPG photograph of each presenter
- 50-word biography
Click the following link to submit a proposal: Conference Proposal Google Form