The NCMTA Choice for the 2021-22 State Recipient – Dr. Vicky Fischer Faw!

Victoria Fischer Faw, (DMA, NCMTA), teacher, pianist, scholar, is Professor Emerita at Elon University in North Carolina. During her graduate days at UT Austin, she co-created the Crawford-Fischer School of Music, an innovative independent piano studio. Engaged and committed to the entire spectrum of piano pedagogy from beginner through college student motivated the creation at Elon of the first undergraduate pedagogy minor in NC.

Her proudest achievements are her students, who honor her in passing on the rich legacies of mentors like Constance Knox Carroll, Amanda Vick Lethco, Danielle Martin, Elliott Antokoletz, Martha Hilley, and David Renner. Participation in NCMTA/MTNA is at the center of her professional development and near to her heart. She has served NCMTA as Certification Chair, Piano Section Chair, President-Elect/Conference Chair, President, and Past President. While she was President, NC was recognized as MTNA 2020 State Affiliate of the Year. Vicky is an accomplished pianist, adjudicator and master clinician, and an acknowledged scholar of the music of Béla Bartók. Upon retirement from Elon, she will remain active in the profession, creating an independent piano studio in the mountains of North Carolina, where she lives with husband Stephen Faw.

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And then this happened …

The MTNA Choice for 2022 Recipient for the National Recipient – Dr. Vicky Fischer Faw!

MTNA chose our Vicky from all of the state-level candidates. Our beloved colleague was honored at the Awards Brunch of the MTNA conference, held virtually on March 30th, during the annual MTNA conference. Breathtaking! Congratulations Vicky. NCMTA is so proud of you.

MTNA 2022 Foundation Fellow from North Carolina

Vicky was also be recognized as a 2022 Foundation Fellow at the MTNA National Conference this spring. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Foundation to support this honor!

How to make a Nomination for Teacher of the Year

The nomination period for the NCMTA Teacher of the Year Award is now closed. Nomination process information and forms coming soon! For more information contact Vicky Fischer Faw, Past Presidents Advisory Council (formerly known as Planning Senate) Chair.