Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

Upcoming General Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 ………………………………………………….10:00 a.m.

Beyond Words: Toys and Tools for Developing Whole-Body Awareness at the Keyboard

 Presentation by Jacqueline Herbein

Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickley

Tubes and ribbons, tennis balls and fans, bobble heads and puppy dog paws, penguins and dragons...these are just a few of the toys and images we work with to explore alignment, balance, suppleness and freedom at the piano.  Based on Alexander Technique principles, the session is interactive to allow teachers toe opportunity to experience new sensations. 

Honored with the 2005 Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year award, Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM is known for her creative approach in unraveling technical problems at the piano.  Jackie, a PPTA and PMTA member, regularly presents workshops to teacher organizations and university pedagogy classes across the country.