Middle Tennessee

MTMTA offers guest artist presentations for its members each year. These offerings typically include a guest artist masterclass in February and occasionally a featured speaker on a pedagogical topic of interest to the group in the fall and/or the spring.

 

Upcoming guests artists for 2026-2027:

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DR. JASON TERRY - Guest Masterclass

When: Saturday, February 20, 1:00-3:00 pm

Location: Dow Street Community Music School

Participation Deadline: Saturday, February 13*

APPLICATION (pdf)

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                                         Bio:

                                         Pianist and educator Jason Terry has

                                         performed throughout North America, Asia,

                                         Africa, and Europe as a soloist, collaborative

                                         pianist, and keyboardist, with appearances

                                         including Carnegie Hall in New York, Théâtre

                                         de Nesle in Paris, and Steigenberger Hall in Alexandria, Egypt. A Fulbright           

                                         Specialist through 2027, he has taught and worked with musicians       

                                         internationally, including serving as a 2024 Fulbright Scholar and Artist-in- 

                                         Residence at the Cairo Conservatoire.

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Terry has a longstanding commitment to piano teaching and pedagogy. He has taught for Interlochen Center for the Arts and continues as a piano instructor and curriculum developer for Interlochen Online. He currently teaches in Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts. His co-authored book, One Last Note, co-written with pianist David Cartledge and published by Bloomsbury, explores piano literature through the lives and careers of major pianists using stories surrounding their final public performances and will be released March 1, 2027.

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*Students interested in participating in the masterclass should send 

the information below to Samantha Rothschell (Samantha@rothschell.com) 

via the pdf application form by Saturday, February 13. Since time for the class

is limited, selection to perform depends on the overall number of requests and

the specific repertoire submitted. The final selection of participants is left to the

instructor for the class, however, a variety of repertoire styles and levels are

encouraged and typically included.

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