Scholarship Fund Initiatives
Main Scholarship Page
Signature Donation Page

A signature page is made available at each general meeting for teachers who would like to contribute to the PMTA Scholarship Fund. The following teachers have shown their support by signing their name (including virtual, on-line signatures) and donating to the Scholarship Fund during the 2010-2011 membership year.

Anna Mae Bruning • Betty Campbell • Gail Chang • Camille Conforti • Jennifer Foxx • Susan Grove • Carol Hill • Irene Kuniski • Liz Owens • Gail Quackenbush • Rita Quay • Jo Ann Smelser • Pamela Joy Smith • Rosmary Stelmach • Sharon Stevens • Bobbi Stoutenburgh • Barbara Tilson • Maryla Tiran • Suszy Traylor • Charlene Zundel-Shelzi

Donate to the PMTA Scholarship Fund:


Carolyn Elder Memorial Fund

To recognize the life and musical contributions of fellow PMTA member Carolyn Elder, a memorial fund was established in her honor. Money from this fund is specifically designated for Celebration of Music scholarship awards. The Carolyn Elder Memorial Fund was made possible by contributions from the following donors this past year. We thank them for their generosity and devotion.

Dorothy Dungan • Yelena Goldberg • Rosmary Stelmach

Donate to the Carolyn Elder Scholarship Fund:

"Thank you very much for the scholarship. Attending music camp is expensive, and the money is greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to my time at NAU. Thank you once again!"   Sincerely, Justin Hack


Piano Ensemble Program
Support/Business Ads

The Phoenix Music Teachers Association's Piano Ensemble is one of the PMTA's oldest and most beloved traditions. Beginning in 1952, it continues to strive to provide a unique ensemble performance opportunity for piano students. The following teachers and friends have shown their support by purchasing support and/or business ads in our ensemble program book, the proceeds of which go directly to our scholarship fund.

Individuals: Anna Mae Bruning • Mrs. Cooper • Caroline Bunikis • Gail Chang • Ellington Family • Mark Curtis • Julie Ann Eggleston • Jennifer Foxx • Lisa Graham • Linda Heintz • Carolyn Inabinet • Irene Kuniski • Sheri Miller • Liz Owens • Rita Quay • Ramesh Ramanathan • Sue Shiner • Jo Ann Smelser • Linda Stansbury • Sharon Stevens • Jill Thompson • Paula Trush • Amber Waier • Charlene Zundel-Shelzi

Businesses: AZ Conservatory for Arts & Academics • Central Music • Music Works Academy • My First Piano • Piano Gallery • Safe and Sound Piano Co. • Scottsdale Studio of Music • Steinway of Phoenix

"Here is a video of Rachel performing Venetian Boat Song by Mendelssohn at the NAU Curry Summer Music Camp. Thank you, PMTA, for helping her attend the camp. She learned a lot."  Sincerely, Stephanie Core

Order 2010 Piano Ensemble DVD

Professional DVD's of our 2010 PIANO ENSEMBLE are being sold and distributed through the PMTA Scholarship Fund.

Price, including shipping: $35

Share this one-of-a-kind experience with family and friends who couldn’t make the concert. And remember, your purchase helps benefit the PMTA Scholarship Fund.

If you'd prefer paying by check, click here to download and print the order form.

2009 Holiday Tree Raffle

A beautiful pre-decorated Holiday Tree valued at over $300 was generously donated by John and Jean Groberg to benefit the PMTA scholarship fund. Raffle tickets were purchased at our first few general meetings and at Music at the Mall. Lisa Rath, whose daughter is a student of Barb Tilson, was the lucky winner. Many, many thanks to the following people who purchased raffle tickets. Your support is deeply appreciated.

Elton Beardon • Dan Caparros • Anne Caparros • Shana Caparros • Camille Comforti • Dorothy Dungan • Jenni Eisel • Tanya Eldridge • Jing Hennessy • Judy Krysik • Irene Kuniski • Norma Meredith • Leanne Owens • Liz Owens • Cindy Perlman • Rita Quay • Lisa Rath • Peggy Rostron • Jason Santos • Sue Shiner • Pamela Joy Smith • Rosmary Stelmach • Bobbi Stoutenburgh • Barb Tilson • Paula Trush • Charlene Zundel-Shelzi