2023-2024 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:
- 9:30am Business
- 10:00-11:00am Main Presentation
September 14, 2023
“10 Time-Saving Tech Tips and Tools for Your Studio: An Interactive Session”
Presenter: Suszy Traylor
Location: The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 22405 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
October 12, 2023
“Mendelssohn and Moscheles: Student and Teacher, Friends and Mutual Influences”
Presenters: Dian Baker and Prof. Eckart Sellheim
Location: The Episcopal Church of the Nativity, 22405 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
November 9, 2023
“The Business of Music: How to Successfully Manage a Music Conservatory”
Presenter: Dr. Karali Hunter
Location: Az Piano, 4134 E. Wood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
December 14, 2023
Holiday Social
Used music sale, games, and fellowship
Location: Home of Susan Shiner
January 11, 2024
Masterclass with Eugene and Elisabeth Pridonoff
Location: Riverton Piano Company (Peoria), 9299 W. Olive Ave., Suite 608, Peoria, AZ 85345
February 8, 2024
“Welcome to Steinway and Sons – Experiencing Spirio and Spirio | R”
Presenter: Henry Welsby
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
March 14, 2024
“Countless Piano Methods! Which One Should I Choose?”
Presenter: Dr. Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk
Location: Steinway & Sons Scottsdale, 14418 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 184, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Election of Board of Directors
April 11, 2024
End of Year Luncheon
Location: Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 2929 W. Agua Fria Freeway (Deer Valley)
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: $25 (includes tip and gratuity)
Deadline to sign up: Friday, April 5, 2024
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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 2023-2024]
Performance Plus
Chairpersons: Camille Conforti, Rosmary Stelmach
The purpose of Performance Plus is to provide teachers 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 2, 2023
Home of Camille Conforti
March 7, 2024
Home of Rosmary Stelmach
Member Group