Brian Shepard is Chief Executive Officer of Music Teachers National Association. Shepard first began his career at MTNA in 2003 as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
In addition to his work at MTNA, Shepard serves on several other nonprofit boards and committees, including the National Music Council. From 2009 to the present, Brian has served in multiple leadership roles with the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, including Board Chair and Professional Organizations Advisory Council Chair. He currently serves the Hall of Fame as Board President. Previously he held multiple executive board positions with CCMpower at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Shepard also volunteered on the Cincinnati Opera Sales and Marketing Committee and was President of the Middletown Music Club for three years.
A frequent keynote speaker at conferences around the country, Shepard champions the power of music making and the impact that communities of musicians, like MTNA, can have on society.
Shepard is also an accomplished musician who performs frequently for church and community programs as a pianist, vocal soloist and choral conductor.
A graduate of Miami University of Ohio, Shepard holds degrees in marketing and music education. He was named an MTNA Foundation Fellow in 2010.
RECITAL PROGRAM
Gavotte et 6 doubles Jean-Philippe Rameau
Etudes 2, 3, 10, and 13 György Ligeti
L'Apprenti sorcier Paul Dukas-Sean Chen
INTERMISSION
2nd year of pilgrimage Franz Liszt
PRESENTATION- “The Pianist’s Toolbox”
Chee Hwa Tan will present