2024-2025 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
- 10:30-11:30am Main Presentation
September 12, 2024
Topic: “The Concert and Pedagogical Works of Marcos Fernandez-Barrero – A Performance-Presentation”
Presenter: Benita Rose
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
October 10, 2024
Topic: “Love, Sense of Mission and Communication in Piano Teaching”
Presenter: Aline Boyd
Location: Riverton Piano Company (Peoria), 9299 W Olive Ave, Suite 608, Peoria, AZ 85345
November 14, 2024
Masterclass with Drs. Ivona Kaminska-Bowlby and Chris Bowlby
Location: Az Piano, 4134 E Wood St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
December 12, 2024
Holiday Social
Used music sale, games, and fellowship
Location: Home of Susan Shiner
January 9, 2025
Masterclass with Drs. Eugene and Elisabeth Pridonoff
Location: Riverton Piano Company (Peoria), 9299 W Olive Ave, Suite 608, Peoria, AZ 85345
February 13, 2025
Topic: “The Piano Works of Chen Yi – A Performance-Demonstration”
Presenter: Dr. Nadia Feeken
Location: Az Piano, 4134 E Wood St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
March 13, 2025
Masterclass with Prof. Caio Pagano
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Election of Board of Directors
April 10, 2025
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 2024-2025]
Performance Plus
Chairpersons: Camille Conforti, Rosmary Stelmach
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: 10:00am
November 7, 2024
Home of Camille Conforti
March 6, 2025
Home of Rosmary Stelmach
Member Group