2022 UMTA Conference

Contact Information

Conference Chair
Dr. Carmen Hall, NCTM
Home: 801-471-9860 carmenhallaf@gmail.com

The UMTA Annual Conference is held the first weekend of November at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah.

All UMTA members are invited to attend this two-day event. The keynote speaker, presenters, guest artists, exhibitors, and vendors all come together to provide all attendees a way to be inspired, to connect with others, and to help mentor those who may be new to UMTA.

Everyone comes away renewed and with new ideas to implement.

November 4-5, 2022
Musical Mentoring
Keynote Speaker: Kayson Brown, Director of Lyceum Philharmonic
Guest Artist: Stephen Beus, Bachauer Gold Medalist

Early-bird pricing is $75. After October 22, 2022 the cost will be $100. Registration closes 11:59 p.m. November 1, 2022. Walk-in Registration available the day of Conference. Late fee applied.

2022 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

2022 UMTA Conference Committee

2022 Conference Sessions

2022 Conference Keynote Speaker: Kayson Brown
Known for his work with The Lyceum Philharmonic, Kayson is a dynamic educator, conductor, and cellist. Kayson holds a Master’s Degree in Orchestral Conducting from Brigham Young University, where he served as conducting and cello faculty, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance from the University of Utah. He played principal cello at both Brigham Young University and University of Utah and has soloed with more than a dozen symphony orchestras.

He is certified in the Suzuki method and has more than two decades of experience teaching cello to students of all ages and ability levels. Kayson was featured in a KBYU Television special performing Bach Unaccompanied Suites. Kayson directs the Lyceum Music Festival and Lyceum Orchestras Program at American Heritage School.

2022 Conference Artist: Stephen Beus
“Strikingly original... an interpretive voice all his own” (Fanfare Magazine). In the space of four months, American pianist Stephen Beus won first prize in the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, first place in the Vendome Prize International Competition (Lisbon) and he was awarded the Max I. Allen Fellowship of the American Pianists Association (Indianapolis).

Born and raised on a farm in eastern Washington, Mr. Beus began lessons at age 5 and made his orchestral debut four years later. He went on to win numerous national and international competitions throughout his youth, capturing the attention of both audiences and critics. Mr. Beus holds degrees from Whitman College, The Juilliard School, and Stony Brook University.

Interested in promoting a Product or Program?

The UMTA Conference Vendors, Exhibitors and Showcases are an important element to a successful conference. Bringing businesses together in one convenient area is beneficial to everyone, especially the conference attendees.

Businesses and Universities find a willing and anxious audience at the UMTA Conference. Options for advertising include a print advertisement in the Conference Booklet and E-mail Blasts. Please fill out the form below to easily register your business or University for advertising in the Conference Booklet and/or E-mail Blasts.

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