
2026 CONFERENCE
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO
Rexburg, ID
October 9-10, 2026
Call for Presentation Proposals
We invite you to share your expertise, innovative teaching strategies, and research at our upcoming state conference.
Click on the links below to explore presentation requirements and to submit your proposals:
Call for formal session presentations
Call for 'Best Ideas' lightning session
All submissions are due on September 1.
2026 Conference Artist

Marina Lomazov
Marina Lomazov
Praised by critics as “a diva of the piano” (The Salt Lake City Tribune), “a mesmerizing risk-taker” (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), and “simply spectacular” (Chicago International Music Foundation) Ukrainian-American pianist Marina Lomazov has established herself as one of the most passionate and charismatic performers on the concert scene today. New York Times chief music critic Anthony Tommasini describes a recent New York performance as “dazzling” and Talk Magazine Shanghai describes her performances as “a dramatic blend of boldness and wit”.
Following major prizes in the Cleveland International Piano Competition, William Kapell International Piano Competition, Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, and Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Lomazov has given performances throughout North America, South America, China, South Korea, Japan, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Russia, and in nearly all of the fifty states in the U.S. She has given major debuts in New York (Weill-Carnegie Hall) Boston (Symphony Hall), Chicago (Dame Myra Hess Concert Series), Los Angeles (Museum of Art), Shanghai (City Theater) and Kiev (Kiev International Music Festival), including performances with the Boston Pops and Rochester Philharmonic among dozens of orchestras.
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“Lomazov’s performance was a winning combination of vitality, technique and artistry. Her vigorous playing actually seemed almost effortless at times, her fingers shimmering over the keyboard and coaxing cascades of sound… It was simply the best piano playing I have ever witnessed.” ~ Phil Melita, The State

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Conference Masterclass
IMTA provides an opportunity for students of its members to perform in a Masterclass at the 2026 IMTA Conference.
This year’s conference masterclass will be led by conference guest artist Marina Lomazov.
Submit an application by September 15 to be considered.
The masterclass will take place on Saturday, October 10.
Accommodations
Conference hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Rexburg
Conference rate: $139.00/night + tax
Conference rate deadline: September 30, 2026
Click here to complete your booking.
Contact the hotel manager for any issues (Tel: 208-356-3003). When calling, mention that you are attending the Idaho Music Teachers Association Conference.
There are other events in Rexburg on the weekend of October 9-10 and you may not be able to secure other accommodations. We encourage you to book a room by the deadline.

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