Keys In Conversation: A Piano Pedagogy Symposium

Aug. 21, 2025

Funded by the Terry Kroetsch Piano Pedagogy Initiative

October 17–19, 2025

In memory of Terry Kroetsch, former faculty member of the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University and highly regarded RCM examiner and piano pedagogue, the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts is pleased to announce the inaugural Terry Kroetsch Piano Pedagogy Symposium in October 2025 at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. 

This special event celebrates the life and legacy of Terry Kroetsch—a generous, creative spirit who championed Canadian repertoire and was deeply devoted to mentoring emerging pedagogues. Terry found joy in sharing music, ideas, conversation, puns, and good food with his friends and colleagues.
Following his passing in 2024, a fund was established in his name through the generosity of his family, friends, and former students. Continue to read about Terry. 

The Pedagogy Collective now carries forward his vision:

• An exchange of pedagogical ideas
• A celebration of Canadian piano repertoire
• Professional development opportunities for piano instructors across the province
• A focus on practical teaching tools, motivational insights, and community

Come learn, share, and be inspired as we build community and celebrate piano pedagogy together.

Information

Registration and Purchase Tickets

Workshop Schedule and Presenters

Vendors

Parking and Accomodation information

Vendors

The Music Exchange vendor space will showcase businesses specializing in music publishing, piano servicing, and professional services for musicians and educators.

Please see our vendor space in room 2001 on the second floor of the Savvas Chamberlain Music Building.

Vendors:

•  Red Leaf PianoWorks

More to be announced.

Parking Information

Please see the campus parking webpage and campus parking map.

• White lots can be used on weekdays after 4:30 p.m. for free.
• Gold lots can be used on weekends anytime for free.
• There is pay-and-display parking in lot #20 and #04
• Street parking is available in surrounding areas and side streets

Accomodation

If you need accomodation for this event, we have a special group rate at Delta Hotel Waterloo, 110 Erb Street West Waterloo, N2L 0C6.

Book your group rate for WLU Pedagogy Collective Conference Room Block

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.