Olivier Messiaen Pedagogy Track

2008 marks the centenary of the birth of Olivier Messiaen. We will celebrate the life and music of this remarkable man throughout the convention. The National Committee on Continuing Professional Education is sponsoring a series of workshops, his organ music will be featured throughout the convention recitals and a Gala Concert of chamber, piano, vocal and ondes martinot pieces will be held at Orchesta Hall.

Workshops

Teaching the Organ Works of Olivier Messiaen - Charles Tompkins

Windows on Lessons: The Repertoire of Olivier Messiaen - Clyde Holloway

Juried Papers on Messiaen: Recent Scholarship

The Organ Works of Olivier Messiaen:       Understanding the Theory Behind the Art - Christopher Young

Concert

Gala Concert at Orchestra Hall - Tuesday Evening

Reception