2026-2027 Member Gatherings
At the heart of PMTA is its members. For them, PMTA offers opportunities to attend and network at its educational programs (the monthly General Meetings), as well as participate in its interactive sessions (Sharing Plus). Members can even keep up their performance skills by performing in the friendly and supportive environment of a member’s music studio (Performance Plus).
Contents
General Meeting Schedule
Meetings take place the 2nd Thursday of the month:
- 10:00am Business
- 10:15-11:15am Main Presentation
September 10, 2026
“PMTA Piano Ensemble Music Selections: A How-To Presentation”
Presenters: Susan Shiner, Suszy Traylor and the Ensemble Committee
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
October 8, 2026
“Engage Your Beginning Piano Students with Rote Teaching – Teach Your Students Pieces They Love!”
Presenter: Andrew Brothers
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
November 12, 2026
Masterclass with Dr. Cathal Breslin
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
December 10, 2026
Holiday Social
Used music sale, games, and fellowship
Location: Home of Susan Shiner
January 14, 2027
“The Narrow Keys Revolution: Playing with Comfort and Ease”
Presenter: Jill Tabata
Location: 4559 N Arbor Way, Buckeye, AZ 85396
*Friday, February 5, 2027* [please note different day of the week]
Topic: TBA
Presenter: Kevin Olson
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
March 11, 2027
Elementary Masterclass with Yuerong Gong
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Election of Board of Directors
April 8, 2027
End of Year Luncheon
Time/Location TBA
Sharing Plus
Sharing Plus is a time for all teachers to share ideas with each other. Join us online in a relaxed, positive and encouraging atmosphere. Whether you have been teaching for years or you’re brand new, we all have something to learn from each other.
[Sharing Plus gatherings suspended for 2025-2026]
Performance Plus
Chairpersons: Ivona Kaminska-Bowlby, Chris Bowlby
The purpose of Performance Plus is to provide teachers with the opportunity to perform in a relaxed, enjoyable and non-judgmental atmosphere. This is an opportunity for teachers to maintain their performance skills and to hear and play old and new repertoire.
- Any member of PMTA can come to listen and/or perform with or without music.
- Music performed can be at any level, including student literature and teaching pieces.
- Duets and duo piano, vocal and other instruments are encouraged.
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: Ivona and Chris’s home
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