(This event has completed. The information is left here for general information, as it was a beautiful celebration of a much loved member, with a very celebrated contemporary composer) 

CELEBRATING COMPOSITION

with

DR. KEVIN OLSON

On Friday, September 15, Saturday September 16 2023, St. Croix Valley Music Teachers Association has the privilege of sponsoring Dr. Kevin Olson, professor of music, Utah State University, at UWRF, Kleinpell Fine Arts Hall, for a series of teacher and student workshops, and a premier presentation of his newly commissioned work.

Dr. Olson has been commissioned by SCVMTA to write a suite of pieces commemorative of Deanna Roen, former MTNA Foundation Fellow and founding member of SCVMTA.

Here is the breakdown of the event:

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

  4:00- 6:00 pm

  Piano Teacher Workshops

  Topics to include:

• Motivational Psychology

• The Art of Interpretation

• Composing

  6:00 - 7:00pm

  Dinner, University Center UWRF - open to the public

  Reservations required by 9/7/2023, contact Teresa Lindahl btbjgf@gmail.com . Cost $15 by check or Venmo. CONTACT TERESA btbjgf@gmail.com

  7:30pm

  CONCERT PREMIER of the commissioned work ‘SCENES FROM THE NORTHWOODS’

  These works will be presented by

  ASHLEY KELLER, RORY ZUEHLSDORF, CONNOR HINCE, TESSA JOHNSON, former students of Deanna

  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

  PIANO STUDENT DAY

  9:00 - 10:00am

  Students perform their favorite Kevin Olson pieces

  10:00 - noon

  Student masterclass - students perform ‘Scenes from the Northwoods’ again, with breakdown by Dr. Olson about the process of composition

  Noon - 1:00 pm

  Pizza Party Lunch ($5)

  1:00 - 3:00 pm

  Hands-on composition exploration led by Dr. Olson, for all students

  EVENTS HELD AT UWRF, KLEINPELL FINE ARTS HALL

  Please join us in this event. It is a wonderful opportunity for teachers to engage with colleagues and to hear best-practice in current topics. And it is a unique opportunity for students to quiz the composer on why particular compositional devices were used in their favorite compositions, and to get a start on devising their own compositions.

  And it is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate Deana Roen!

  Dr. Kevin Olson is a very active pianist, pedagogue, and composer. He directs the piano program at Utah State University, maintains a large studio, and has published over 200 books and solos.