CFMTA 2025 National Conference

A unique opportunity to enrich your knowledge and feed your musical passion.

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A Meeting of Musical Cultures

Join us for an unforgettable journey at the crossroads between tradition and musical innovation.

Inspiring Workshops

Participate in workshops led by renowned musical experts. Whether your interests lie in fresh teaching approaches, musicians' health, or technological innovation in music, there is something for everyone.

Dazzling Performances

Get swept away by exceptional musical performances. Our program features talented local, national, and international artists, promising unforgettable moments.

Networking Opportunities

Meet colleagues from across the country and abroad. The Conference offers an ideal platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and planning future collaborations.

CFMTA 2025 National Conference in Montreal

A musical event not to be missed!

Immerse yourself in the heart of musical and educational innovation in one of Canada's most vibrant cities. Montreal, known for its European charm and cultural vitality, becomes host to an unprecedented event where music lovers, educators, and students come together to celebrate, learn and share.

École Vincent d'Indy
Enjoy an Exceptional Musical Learning Experience

Join us for a program rich in musical exchange and discovery, where you can expand your horizons, benefit from precious networking opportunities, and leave with novel ideas for all your musical projects.

Don’t miss this exceptional occasion to be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to music and education. Register today and be at the heart of musical innovation in Montreal!

Key Informations

Date: July 3-5 2025
Location:
École de musique Vincent-d'Indy
Address:
628 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montreal (Outremont), QC H2V 2C5
Web site:
www.montreal2025.ca
Email:
info@montreal2025.ca
CFMTA:
cfmta.org

FORMS AND OTHER LINKS

Call for proposals - COMPLETE
Advertising and Trade-Show Order Form
Conference Registration Form
Canadian Music Teacher Magazine

Conference Schedule

IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES:Conference Registration (Early Bird Rate):  April 1
Conference Registration: June 15
Montreal Delta Hotel Reservations: May 21
Trade-Show & Advertising Registration: May 1st to be included in the program, otherwise, June 15

SINGLE EVENT TICKETS

Piano competition finals(all-day): free for one (1) person accompanying a competitor, all others $30 per person.
Dinner cocktail + Piano competition final (July 4): $50
Piano competition final only: free for one (1) person accompanying a competitor, all others $25 per person.
Masterclasses (all-day): $30
Welcoming cocktail at Delta hotel (July 3): $30


KEYNOTE SPEAKER 
Claude Webster — Stress Management and Mental Preparation for Performers (BILINGUAL) | Apprenez à gérer la pression et améliorer vos performances (BILINGUE)

OTHER SPEAKERS
3 juillet - July 3

Julio Gonzalo — The Ecole de musique Vincent-d’Indy Program Info Session

Midori Koga & Jessica Johnson — The Elephant and the Blind Wisemen: Creating Sound Through Multi-Sensory, Whole-Body Processes

Lois Svard — Might Music Lessons be the "Fountain of Youth" for Older Adults?

Francis Dubé, PhD — Jouer pour apprendre : Jeux éducatifs pour la pédagogie instrumentale parascolaire (FRANÇAIS) | Play to Learn: Educational Games for Extracurricular Music Pedagogy (FRENCH)

Cindy Thong — Exploring Cultural Perspectives on Musical Learning: Integrating Neuropsychology and Pedagogy

Diana Dumlavwalla & Ka Man "Melody" Ng — Harmony Through Diversity: The Role of Piano Repertoire in Cultural Understanding

Francisco Luis Reyes — A Bailar la Bomba

Ana Ortuzar & Rama Xicam — Exploring Konnakkol, South India’s Ancient Rhythmic Art Form in Music Education

Sirius Piano Duo (Pei-Chen Chen & Mengjie Xiong) — Echoes of Affection: Asian Cultural Expressions in Contemporary Piano Duets

4 juillet - July 4

Natasha Finlay — Travels Across Europe :Baroque Dance for Musicians (BILINGUAL) | Voyages à travers l’Europe: La danse baroque pour musiciens (BILINGUE)

Jacques Després — Un regard sur les Préludes,premier volume, de Debussy (FRANÇAIS) | A Look at the Préludes, premier volume, by Debussy (FRENCH)

Thomas Green — La carrière de concert d'une pédagogue exceptionnelle : Yvonne Hubert à Paris et à Montréal (FRANÇAIS) | The Performing Career of an Extraordinary Pedagogue: Yvonne Hubert in Paris and Montreal (FRENCH)

Asher Armstrong & Sandra Joy Friesen — Exploring the “Invisible”:  Interbellum, Intercultural Piano Works by Women

Nicolas Namoradze — Holistic Piano Practices

Isabelle Héroux — L'enseignement instrumental : harmoniser rigueur musicale et liberté artistique de l'élève (FRANÇAIS) | Instrumental Teaching: Balancing Musical Discipline and Students' Artistic Freedom (FRENCH)

Joyce Janzen & Nita Pelletier — Musicianship for All: Building Independent Musicians Through the Study of Keyboard Harmony

Jarred Dunn — Chopin According to Chopin

Pei-Chen Chen & Melina Dalaire — Off the Bench, Sing and Play! Dalcroze-Inspired Piano Lessons (BILINGUAL) | Jouez et chantez! Des cours de piano inspirés par Dalcroze

Iris Hung — From Feet to Fingertips: Exploring a Touch-Based Approach to Piano Pedagogy

PIANO COMPETITION JURY

Michael Angelucci

Janet Lopinski

Jimmy Brière

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David Côté

Chairman

David Potvin

Assistant-Coordinator

Danielle Langevin

Secretary-Registrar

Alexandra Delgado

Advertising & Tradeshow Manager

Renee Chan

Hospitality

Patrycia Meunier

Treasurer

Gayle Colebrook

counselor

Benjamin Chapman

counselor

Carolyn Garritano

Contact CFMTA

Lee-Ann Brodeur

CFMTA PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Lynne Gagné

Competition Coordinator

Line Prévost

counselor