Connor Chee
MTNA 2023 Presentation: "Removing Expectations for Indigenous Music"
Nugget Casino Resort
1100 Nugget Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
Mar 25, 2023
8:00 AM PDT
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Connor Chee will speak at the 2023 MTNA Conference DEI Track: Indigenous representation in classical music has a history of stereotypes and misrepresentations. Expectations placed on Indigenous music can be unlearned through the works of a variety of Native American composers.
The Pedagogy Saturday's DEI track for the 2023 MTNA conference is a series of workshops and sessions focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in music education. It provides music educators with an opportunity to learn about strategies for creating more inclusive learning environments, addressing bias and discrimination, and engaging with diverse communities. The DEI track aims to empower music educators to become agents of change in their communities and promote greater equity and inclusion in the field of music education.
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The Nugget Ballroom, located within the Nugget Casino Resort, is a premier entertainment and concert venue that offers an unforgettable experience for music lovers and ev...
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Connor Chee Biography
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. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Chee’s solo piano music is inspired by traditional Navajo chants and songs.
Chee has released 3 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.
Chee’s most recent release, Scenes from Dinétah, features piano pieces written about elements of Navajo life and culture. It has been accompanied by the release of several music videos filmed on the reservation, directed by Navajo filmmaker Michael Etcitty Jr.
Read MoreChee has released 3 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.
Chee’s most recent release, Scenes from Dinétah, features piano pieces written about elements of Navajo life and culture. It has been accompanied by the release of several music videos filmed on the reservation, directed by Navajo filmmaker Michael Etcitty Jr.
Classical Piano
Instrumental
Piano Instrumental
Instrumental Music
Native American
Navajo
Piano Solo
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