2011-2012 Member Gatherings
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The 2011-2012 Yearbook will be emailed to all members in the fall. If you'd like a printed copy, you must notify the yearbook chair, Suszy Traylor, 602-956-2691, by August 1.
Contents:
- General Meetings: click here
- Sharing Plus: click here
- Performance Plus: click here
General Meeting Schedule
Meetings normally take place the 2nd Thursday of every month, 9:30 Business, 9:45 Main Topic, 11:15 Meeting Adjourned. Meeting locations (unless otherwise noted):
Steinway Piano Showroom of Arizona
13802 N. Scottsdale Road, #176
Scottsdale AZ 85254
The Arizona Piano Company (Az Piano)
4134 E. Wood St. Suite 200 (40th
St & I-10)
Phoenix AZ 85040
September 8: "Burnout: The Journey from Exhaustion to Exhilaration"
Presenter: Shellie Ruge
Location: Steinway Piano Showroom
October 13: MTNA Certification Program
Presenter: Pam Allman
Location: Az Piano
November 10: "Rhythm-Based Events for Activities, Development and Wellness"
Presenter: Frank Thompson, founder of AZ Rhythm Connection
Location: Steinway Piano Showroom
December 8: Holiday Social - Drum Circle!
Facilitated by Frank Thompson, AZ Rhythm Connection
Location: Steinway Piano Showroom
January 12: "Awareness through Movement: Enhancing your Teaching & Performing"
Presenter: Barbara Barnes, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Location: Az Piano
February 9: "Using Listening Examples to Teach Expressive Playing Techniques"
Presenter: Denny Coiro
Location: Az Piano
March 8: Improvisation A-B-C's: Teaching your Students to be Creative and Play "Cool"
Presenter: Deborah Offenhauser
Location: Musician’s Union Hall, 1202 E. Oak St., Phoenix 85006
April 12: "Music Therapy for Children With Special Needs"
Presenter: Kristin Hong, Music Therapist
Election of Board of Directors
Location: Steinway Piano Showroom
May 10: End of the Year Luncheon
Location/Time: TBA
Sharing Plus
Chairperson: Gail Chang
The purpose of Sharing Plus is to provide teachers with the opportunity to discuss various areas of teaching in an informal setting. Discussion of problems and possible solutions has proven helpful to both beginning and veteran teachers. We welcome all to exchange ideas related to teaching in all music areas.
TIME: 9:30 AM Fourth or Fifth Thursday
September 29: Arizona Study Program
Suggest that all new members attend this meeting for Arizona Study Program information covering the entire year.
Hostess: Carol Hill
October 27: Arizona Study Program Theory Tips & Tricks
Hostess: Bobbi Stoutenburgh
January 26: Music Matters
Hostess: Cheryl Studer
March 22: Music Matters
Location: Paradise Bakery, 9995 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 101, Avondale 85392
Performance Plus
Chairperson: Jo Ann Smelser
(602) 938-3650
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: 9:30 AM First Thursday
Call host/hostess to confirm your presence.
October 6: Home of Barbara Stoutenburgh
November 3: Home of Edith Marsh
December 1: Home of Paula Heil
February 2: Home of Sara Rivers
March 1: Home of Pamela Joy Smith
May 3: Home of Jo Ann Smelser