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Events

Network. Collaborate. Inspire.

Join the Frances Clark Center for open-access programs, subscriber-only gatherings, and individually ticketed events, which provide opportunities to network with other pianists, learn in real time, interact with leading experts, and more.


Events

Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff

Piano Inspires Book Club | Recapitulation and Coda: Interpretation and Stylistic Performance in Piano Pedagogy

Piano Inspires Book Club | Recapitulation and Coda: Interpretation and Stylistic Performance in Piano Pedagogy Join author Marvin Blickenstaff and host Sara Ernst for a four-part, open-access series discussing Inspired Piano Teaching by Marvin Blickenstaff. Each meeting will cover one portion of the book, with guided conversation around the topic of the month. A recurring […]

Tue Dec 10th 11:00am

Community Impact Session 2: Budgeting

with Heather Smith and Leah Claiborne. Have you ever had a project, vision, or dream that you’ve wanted to spearhead to help further impact your community through piano teaching?  The Frances Clark Center is excited to launch the Community Impact Sessions. To support our community in their innovative work, monthly online sessions will equip, guide, and […]

Fri Dec 13th 11:00am
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Peer Connections: Belonging in Professional Spaces

with Leah Claiborne and Yeeseon Kwon

Fri Feb 7th 11:00am

NCKP 2025: Online Event

NCKP 2025: Online Event The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities facing our international community at this inflection point for the profession. Join us online on Saturday, June 7 through Sunday, June 8, 2025. Sessions, performances, and keynotes will be delivered through an engaging virtual platform. Participate in a wide range […]

Sat Jun 7th 12:00am

Collegiate Connections at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025

Collegiate Connections at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce our second year of Collegiate Connections to highlight the outstanding work of pedagogy and collegiate groups. The Collegiate Connections program provides opportunities for collegiate classes and groups to submit term and annual projects. Selected groups will be featured in two events […]

Sat Jun 7th 11:00am
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