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October 5th, 2024 - Saturday 10:00am - Noon
Join us for the IN-PERSON Fall Masterclass with
Master Teacher: Monica Tomescu-Rhode
with a Concert to follow with
Dr. Shannon Wettstein Sadler and Monica Tomescu-Rhode
Sponsored by SPPTA, MMTF and Central Piano Teachers Association
When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Time: Masterclass 10 AM – noon
Location: Masterclass at Schmitt Music
7800 Harmony Drive, Bloomington, MN
Application fee: $15
Application deadline: September 13, 2024
Master Teacher: Monica Tomescu-Rohde
Monica is a sought-after Norwegian pianist and pedagogue of Romanian origin In 2017 Monica launched Norway's first concert series exclusively presenting music by women composers. She is the co-founder of Frøya Productions record label. Her students have been successful in international competitions. She is an active member and presenter in the European piano Teachers Association.
Followed by a Concert
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Schmitt Music
7800 Harmony Drive, Bloomington, MN
Ticket: Free will ofering ($15 for adults suggested)
Apply here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/saintpaulpianoteachers/masterclassoctober5th2024
Video Instructions:
1) At the beginning of the video, students should introduce themselves by stating their name and age as well as the title and composer of the piece they will be performing.
2) Students applying should not exceed 5 minutes of performance time.
3) The piece that is being performed in the audition video will be the piece that the student will work on with the master teacher if selected.
4) Please upload video to a platform such as YouTube or Google Drive and submit link in the online application form.
Four to five weeks before the masterclass, six performances, two from each association, will be chosen for the masterclass. At that time the teacher of each winner is notified and provided the registration link as well as additional information.
*Students will receive award points for applying
and an opportunity to be selected for the Masterclass.
Apply here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/saintpaulpianoteachers/masterclassoctober5th2024
April 26th, 2025 - Saturday 10:00am - Noon
Join us for the Spring Virtual Masterclass with
Dr. Lina Yoo Min Lee
with Virtual Showcase Performance to follow
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Location: Zoom
Application Deadline: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Host: Cynthia Ali NCTM
Programmer: Elsa Mathews, NCTM
Master Teacher: TBA
Virtual Showcase Recital 2:00 pm
Virtual Recital Host: Cynthia Ali, NCTM
Application fee for all students: $15
Application Deadline: Saturday, March 8, 2025
*Students will receive award points, critique and opportunity to receive Honors and opportunity to be selected for the Masterclass.
All students that audition to participate in the Masterclass will be featured in the Masterclass Showcase.
Masterclass for 3 levels:
Beginner: Primer – 2B
Intermediate: 3A- 5
Advanced: Intermediate A/B and above
Sign up your student here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/SPPTAMasterclassApril20th2024
Masterclass Schedule
Session One
10:00-10:15am Beginner 1
10:15-10:30am Beginner 2
10:30-10:45am Intermediate 1
10:45-11:00am Intermediate 2
10:45 -10:55 Break
Session Two
11:00-11:10am Intermission 1
1:10-11:35am Advanced 1
11:35-12:00pm Advanced 2
Video Instructions:
1) At the beginning of the video, students should introduce themselves by stating their name and age as well as the title and composer of the piece they will be performing.
2) a) Students applying for the Beginner Level (comparable to Faber Primer - Faber 2B) should not exceed 1 minute of performance time.
b) Students applying for the intermediate level (comparable to Faber 3A - Faber 5) should not exceed 2 minutes of performance time.
c) Students applying for the Advanced Level (comparable to MMTA Contest List Intermediate A or higher) should not exceed 5 minutes of performance time.
3) The piece that is being performed in the audition video will be the piece that the student will work on with the master teacher if selected.
4) Please upload video to a platform such as YouTube or Google Drive and submit link in the online application form.
Four to five weeks before the masterclass, six performances, two from each level, will be chosen for the masterclass. At that time the teacher of each winner is notified and provided the registration link as well as additional information.
Masterclass Showcase Recital
All students that register will be featured in the Masterclass Showcase. Students will receive one point towards the SPPTA Recital award system, critiques will be provided. Students selected to participate in the Masterclass will receive one additional point for the SPPTA awards system.
Register your student here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/SPPTAMasterclassApril20th2024