2020-2021
EVMTA Event Calendar
AUG 20
2020
Join us in a meeting to get a glimpse of each exciting activity waiting for you and your students. Look for more information in your email.
SEP 12
2020
Includes all‐you‐can eat pizza and drinks ‐ Friends and family are welcome.
SEP 17
2020
Teaching Composition to Young Beginner Pianists
In this hands-on online workshop, you will learn how to use a 5-step compositional process to teach composition to young beginner students.
OCT 15
2020
Teaching in the Time of COVID-19: Panel Discussion
Workshop Info
OCT 24
2020
Your students may play in costume in celebration of the Halloween season. You may program your students according to a theme (jazz, movie themes, etc.)
NOV 7
2020
The Fall Student Recital is open for students of all levels to play one memorized, polished piece.
NOV 19
2020
Masterclass on the Music of Beethoven
This masterclass, in honor of Beethoven’s 250th birthday celebration, will include students’ pre-recorded videos, which will be broadcast and discussed alongside live, virtual feedback for each student.
DEC 5
2020
We are announcing a new concert for Fall 2020: Celebrating Beethoven. Published works of Ludwig van Beethoven will be featured at this year’s event. Each participant will be given a maximum of 8 minutes to perform. A participant may perform one or multiple movements within this time frame. Also, we strongly encourage performances of ensemble and chamber music by the composer as well.
JAN 14
2021
Deadline to Submit Nancy Spitzer Memorial Scholarship Application
The Nancy Spitzer Memorial Scholarship provides scholarship funds for lesson tuition or music books.
JAN 21
2021
Teach to Their Abilities, Not Disabilities: Strategies for Piano Students with Special Needs
Students with special needs require an individualized approach in piano lessons. Learn how to modify the teaching approach for such students and conduct the productive working atmosphere with a proper teacher-student interaction.
FEB 6
2021
FEB 18
2021
“Sound in Motion” Intermediate Master Class
Learn about why we are so particular about gestures and physical motions in playing and how the motions relate to the sound and affect it.
MAR 6
2021
Winners of each category will receive a medal and cash awards. Up to $1,700.00 will be distributed among the winners, based on the number of awards.
MAR 20
2021
The Spring Student Recital is open for students of all levels to play one memorized, polished piece
MAR 25
2021
Making the Most of Our Words: Strategies for Providing Effective Feedback in Our Teaching
A piano faculty member from NAU will help you with some strategies on effective feedback in a piano lesson setting.
APR 15
2021
Annual Luncheon
APR 16
2021
All graduating Seniors are invited to perform 1 piece or 2 short pieces. Seniors receiving the Senior Award (by separate application) are expected to perform in the recital.
Register Online – Registration available 3.3.22 – 3.30.22
APR 17
2021
Jason Sipe Prize Piano Performers Competition
A teacher may enter a maximum of 8 students from his/her studio for this event.
MAY 1
2021
Annual Evaluation at Arizona State University