with Allison Shinnick Keep, Curtis Pavey, Omar Roy, Carla Salas Ruiz, and Karen Yong, hosted by Yeeseon Kwon
The Frances Clark Center is excited to launch Peer Connections, a virtual gathering of young professionals to engage with relevant topics and developed by a global network of peers.
The first Peer Connections: Bridging into the Professional Life will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, 6:00-7:30 PM EST. Join us as professionals in our community share their experiences and insights into their transition from graduate study to their first university jobs.
Join the Frances Clark Center to celebrate the launch of Robert Weirich’s new book Recollections: A Pianist’s Essays on Teaching, Performing, and Living. This Zoom event will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Party host Chris Madden will introduce author Robert Weirich. Time to mingle with the author and fellow pianists and teachers will follow. Free registration, RSVP today!
with E.L. Lancaster and Omar Roy, moderated by Jennifer Snow
Join the Frances Clark Center for the launch of From Rote to Note, Book 2 on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern. Party host Dr. Jennifer Snow will introduce authors E.L. Lancaster and Omar Roy. Time to mingle with the authors and fellow pianists and teachers will follow. Free registration, RSVP today!
Join us in-person for four days at the Westin in Lombard, IL, from the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26, through Saturday, July 29, 2023. Experience concerts from top artists, inspirational keynotes, and innovative PEDx talks, and explore an exhibit hall that showcases the current music industry.
Join us in-person for four days at the Westin in Lombard, IL, from the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26, through Saturday, July 29, 2023. Experience concerts from top artists, inspirational keynotes, and innovative PEDx talks, and explore an exhibit hall that showcases the current music industry.
Join us in-person for four days at the Westin in Lombard, IL, from the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26, through Saturday, July 29, 2023. Experience concerts from top artists, inspirational keynotes, and innovative PEDx talks, and explore an exhibit hall that showcases the current music industry.
Join us online on Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2023. Sessions, performances, and keynotes will be delivered through an engaging virtual platform. Participate in a wide range of programming, live discussion, and community networking with attendees from all over the world.
Join us online on Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2023. Sessions, performances, and keynotes will be delivered through an engaging virtual platform. Participate in a wide range of programming, live discussion, and community networking with attendees from all over the world.
NCKP 2023: Student Scholarship and Colleague Grant Application Deadline
The NCKP Support Fund provides financial assistance for NCKP 2023 registration through Student Scholarships and Colleague Grants.
NCKP Student Scholarships provide support for students and recent graduates (within 18 months). All those with financial need are encouraged to apply. Scholarships apply specifically to conference registration costs only.
NCKP Colleague Grants provide support for professionals who are experiencing economic hardship. Grants apply specifically to conference registration costs only.
El Fondo de apoyo de NCKP brinda asistencia financiera para el registro de NCKP 2023 a través de Becas para estudiantes y subvenciones para colegas.
Las becas para estudiantes de NCKP brindan apoyo a estudiantes y recién graduados (dentro de los 18 meses). Se alienta a todos aquellos con necesidades financieras a aplicar. Las becas se aplican únicamente y específicamente a los costos de registro de la conferencia. Se requiere documentación del estatus del estudiante o de su graduación. Las solicitudes se revisan a medida que se reciben.
Subvenciones para colegas de NCKP brinda apoyo a los profesionales que atraviesan dificultades económicas. Las subvenciones se aplican únicamente y específicamente a los costos de registro de la conferencia. Todas las solicitudes se mantienen confidenciales y se revisan a medida que se reciben.
O Fundo de Apoio NCKP fornece assistência financeira para a inscrição na NCKP 2023 por meio de bolsas de estudo para estudantes e bolsas para colegas.
As bolsas de estudo da NCKP fornecem apoio para estudantes e recém-formados (dentro de 18 meses). Todos aqueles com necessidades financeiras são incentivados a se inscrever. As bolsas de estudo aplicam-se especificamente apenas aos custos de inscrição para a conferência. A documentação do status de estudante ou graduação é necessária. As inscrições são analisadas à medida que são recebidas.
A bolsa colega da NCKP fornece suporte para profissionais que estão passando por dificuldades econômicas. Os subsídios aplicam-se especificamente apenas aos custos de inscrição para a conferência. Todas as inscrições são confidenciais e analisadas à medida que são recebidas.
Join us online on Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2023. Sessions, performances, and keynotes will be delivered through an engaging virtual platform. Participate in a wide range of programming, live discussion, and community networking with attendees from all over the world.
Join us for NCKP 2023 as we gather together in person and online! NCKP 2023: The Piano Conference offers an inspiring experience dedicated to piano teaching, learning, and performing. Returning to the Westin Chicago Lombard Hotel, the full in-person conference includes four days of engaging concerts, keynotes, PEDx presentations, and more. In addition, a special online conference event in June includes a dynamic, international program, with a wide range of special topics.
In-Person Conference: Wednesday-Saturday, July 26-29, 2023 Online Event: Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2023
Registration is now open for our in-person conference and online event.
Full Conference registration includes four days of engaging concerts, keynotes, PEDx presentations, and more, as well as access to the online event. Student, Single-Day In Person, and Online Only registration options are also available.
Early-bird registration is available until May 1, 2023, at 11:59 PDT.
Item*
Early Bird Pricing
Regular Pricing
Day of Pricing
Full Conference
$499
$549
$599
Student
$99
$125
$149
Single-Day In Person
$199
$225
$249
Online Only
$199
$225
$249
*All registration options include access to the online event and to a full archive of virtual presentations.
NCKP 2023: Call for Teaching Demonstration Videos Deadline
NCKP 2023 seeks to highlight excellence in teaching practice and music learning, and calls for submissions of piano lesson videos for the plenary teaching demonstrations. All piano educators, emerging professionals, and students are welcome to submit videos, including those from independent studios, college settings, community music schools, and nonprofit educational organizations.
The Piano Inspires staff welcomes Luis Sanchez and Ricardo de la Torre for a facilitated discussion about repertoire by Central and South American composers.
Their Inspiring Artistry videos can be viewed here:
NCKP 2023: The Piano Conference Proposal Submission Deadline
NCKP 2023 advances and supports the international field of piano teaching, learning, and performing. To celebrate its rich, twenty-five-year history, NCKP 2023 features an in-person gathering with a return to Lombard, Illinois. In addition, the conference includes online opportunities to provide broad and far-reaching access.
We seek proposals that share original ideas, engage our community, and inspire excellence and innovation. We invite proposals from educators, researchers, performers, and leaders in the field, and encourage proposals from emerging professionals and students. Proposals will be blind reviewed.
Proposal Deadline is Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11:59PM PDT.
The Piano Magazine staff will host a facilitated discussion about Carla Salas-Ruiz’s article from the Autumn 2022 issue, featuring discussion and Q&A with the author herself.
