2024 IPPA Canada Piano Pedagogy Conference & Festival
May 18th – 20th, 2024
Edmonton, Canada
The 2024 IPPA Canada Piano Conference and Festival is set to be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This event is open to all piano students, piano teachers and pedagogy scholars. We provide a diverse array of masterclasses, workshops, presentations, and performances aimed at enriching both teachers and students professionally, offering practical guidance tailored for everyday piano teaching.
Through our platform, we foster an environment where young Canadian pianists can learn from their peers and esteemed professionals from universities across Canada and the United States, helping them to establish themselves on the global stage.
Schedule of May 18th -20th 2024
Saturday, May 18th, 2024:
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
- 8:30 am—9:00 am: Registration
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Pedagogy Lecture: “Your Brain on Practice: Real-World Strategies and Solutions” by Dr. Scott McBride Smith
- 11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Pedagogy Lecture: “Crafting a Competitive Edge: Selecting Repertoire and Standing Out in Piano Competitions” by Dr. Ivy Lu Wang
- 11:15 am—12:15 pm: Workshop for Young Artist Attendees: Confidence Boost Workshop for young artists wishing to combat stage fright and improve stage presence
- 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch break
Location: Allard Hall, MacEwan University
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm: Piano Practice rooms at Allard Hall open all day (Room numbers: 11-3564, 11-361, 11-452, 11-461, and 11-353)
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Performance Masterclass with Dr. Smith, Dr. Despres, Dr. Parsons, Dr. Wang
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Workshop: “The Sore Pianist: Embracing the Echoes of Passionate Practice” by Steinway Young Artist Mr. David Xu
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Composer Workshops by Dr. Vince Ho
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Dinner on your own
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Concert Reception and Art Exhibition
- 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Canada-China Cultural Exchange concert
Sunday, May 19th, 2024:
Location: Allard Hall, MacEwan University
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm: Piano Practice rooms at Allard Hall open all day (Room numbers: 11-354, 11-361, 11-452, 11-461)
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Private lessons (Room numbers: 11-354, 11-361, 11-452, 11-461)
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Featuring Steinway Young Artist David Xu: Recital and Performance Class with piano students
- 11:15 am – 12:30 pm: Meeting with Canada’s leading Composer Dr. Vincent Ho: “The 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals Book 1”
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch on your own
- 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Featuring Steinway Hall of Fame Professors Dr. Despres and Dr. Reiswich-Dapp: Piano Duet recital and masterclass
- 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Panel discussion with all guest speakers
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm: IPPA Canada National Round Competition Winner’s Concert & Award Ceremony
Monday, May 20th, 2024
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on your own
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Performance Masterclass with Steinway Young Artist David Xu
- Location: Queen Elizabeth II Building, 9820 107 Street, Edmonton
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch on your own
Location: West Edmonton Mall Phase IV Stage
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Rising Stars Concert and Closing Remarks
All registrations are now closed.
Edmonton Community Foundation
Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Culture Center
MLA Nathan Ip
MacEwan University
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
Mount Royal of University
Edmonton Piano Center
West Edmonton Mall
Holiday Inn Express–Edmonton Windermere–Easy to reach Airport, West Edmonton Mall and Downtown
6125 Andrews Loop SW, Edmonton
Group Booking:
2. Coupon Code: Online promotional code: AIY
3. Book under: Alberta International Young Artist Piano Association
The cut-off date for the block is April 17th, 2024. All bookings must be made before this date. Any unused rooms will be released from the block after the cut-off date. For further reservations, contact me directly, subject to availability.
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