• Connor Chee on Navajo Inspired Piano Music

    Faber Piano Institute

    Navajo pianist and composer Connor Chee is known for combining his classical piano training with his Native American heritage. Chee made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 12 after winning a gold medal in the World Piano Competition. Chee has released 4 studio albums of original pieces and piano transcriptions of Navajo music. The Navajo Piano won Best Instrumental Recording at the 16th Annual Native American Music Awards, and his piece “Beginnings” won Best New Age Song. He will be in Ann Arbor this week for the premiere of his newly commissioned Piano Etudes. His presentation will include a an overview of the cultural and spiritual traditions which inspire his compositions, along with selected performances. Open to the public.

  • Michigan Music Teachers Association Annual Conference

    Western Michigan University Kalamazoo

    The 2022 MMTA Conference will be a dynamic meeting at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo that will feature diverse and inspiring teaching talent. This conference will once again inspire, and gather us together to collaborate, network and learn from our colleagues.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Student Recitals: Women Composers

    Faber Piano Institute

    This is a formal recital for all levels of students with intermediate and advanced students having priority.  Music should be memorized.  Ensembles are welcome. There is a $15-20 registration fee […]

  • Performers Group

    Local members gather to practice and share pieces they are working on.  The group provides encouragement and support.   Locations vary each month.  Please contact Heidi Cowan at cowan.hh@gmail.com or (734)994-9198.

  • Panel Discussion: What’s Your Teaching Philosophy and Why Does It Matter?

    Faber Piano Institute

    This panel discussion will be all about why and how we teach! Join us for an overview of general teaching questions, a panel of different methods (Suzuki, traditional, Music Learning Theory) and then discussions on how to start or renew your own personal teaching statement. This is a MUST event for all teachers!