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St. Paul Piano Teachers Association offers a professional program to meet the needs of its members based on the Professional Standards from the Music Teachers National Association. Professional Preparation, Professional Teaching Practices, Professional Business Management, Professional Partnerships, Professional and Personal Renewal.
Attendance at four general meetings per year (other than the Autumn Tea, if there is no presentation) counts as one point for MTNA Recertification (NCTM) under “Attendance at local pedagogical programs.”
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Upcoming Meeting
SEPTEMBER
September 24th, 2026 Thursday
Autumn Tea hosted by MMTF
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Summerhouse of Shoreview
4655 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
Cost: $16
Menu: The Autumn Tea is being catered and there will be a selection of teas, beverages, tea sandwiches and desserts
Register here by September 15th, 2026
Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MinneapolisMusicTeachersForum/_2026MMTFSPPTAAutumnTea
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 am.
OCTOBER
No Monthly Meeting
SPPTA members are encourgaed to attend the Content Workshops
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, October 14th at 10:00 am.
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Monthly Meeting HYBRID
Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Presenter: Dr. Martin Dicke
Bring your students and join us for this unique, interactive event!
Join us in person for a very pecial appearance by Anna Magdalena Bach the wife of Bach!
Come meet Anna Magdalena Bach, hear her story, and experience a little bit of music history brought to life. Anna Magdalena will appear in period costume, making this a wonderful opportunity for students to connect Bach's music. Dr. Martin Dicke will be playing Bach's music throughout the presentation.
IN-PERSON: Bloomington Schmitt Music
ZOOM: Link in November Newsletter
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, November 17th at 10:00 am.
DECEMBER
No Monthly Meeting
January 2026
No Monthly Meeting
FEBRUARY
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2027
Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Presenter: Dr. Vanessa Cornett
Location: HYBRID
IN-PERSON: Bloomington Schmitt Music
ZOOM: Zoom link emailed in monthly newsletter
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 am.
MARCH
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2027
Monthly Meeting
Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Presenter:
IN-PERSON: Bloomington Schmitt Music
ZOOM: Link in November Newsletter
APRIL
Tuesday, April 6th, 2027
Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Presenter: Dr. Darryl Friesen
ZOOM ONLY: Link in November Newsletter
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, April 13th at 10:00 am.
MAY
Tuesday, May 4th, 2027
Hosted by MMTF
Time: 10:30 am - Noon
Presenter:
IN-PERSON: Bloomington Schmitt Music
ZOOM: Link in November Newsletter
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, July TBA at 10:00 am.