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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 Meetings
ANNOUNCEMENT: SPPTA and MMTF are combining our monthly meetings. MMTF will be hosting in- person/hybrid meetings and SPPTA will host Virtual-only meetings during the winter months.
Come join us!
September 25th, 2025 Thursday
Autumn Tea hosted by SPPTA and MMTF
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Summerhouse of Shoreview
4655 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
Cost: $18
Menu: The Autumn Tea is being catered and there will be a selection of teas, beverages, tea sandwiches and desserts
Register here by Friday, September 6th, 2025
Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/AutumnTea2025
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, September 9th at 10:00 am.
October:
No Monthly Meeting
SPPTA members are encourgaed to attend the Masterclass and Recital November 8th, 2025 with Nick Susi.
See details here: https://sppta.org/master-class
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, October 14th at 10:00 am.
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November: SPECIAL EVENT
MTNA 150th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate with SPPTA on Saturday, November 8th, 2025
*Masterclass: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Masterclass with Nick Susi
Register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MasterclassNovember8th2025DrNicholasSusi
*Lunch 12:15-1:45 pm
MTNA 150th Anniversary Celebration Lunch
SPPTA and MMTF members invited to
Saint Paul Grill across the street from the Landmark Center
(Each person will purchase their own lunch of their choice off the regular menu.)
RSVP required by October 15th, 2025:
RSVP HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MTNA150thAnniversaryCelebration2025
*Dr. Nicholas Susi Recital 2:00 Nick Susi Recital
Location: Landmark Center, Thelma Hunter Recital Room - Downtown Saint Paul
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Monthly Meeting
Time: 10:30 am
Hosted by MMTF (Hybrid)
Presenter: Jean Krinke Masterclass
Location: HYBRID
IN-PERSON: Bloomington Schmitt Music
ZOOM: Link in November Newsletter
December:
No Meeting
January 2026
No Monthly Meeting
February:
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Hosted by SPPTA
Presenter: TBA
Location Zoom only
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, Febraury 10th at 10:00 am.
March:
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Hosted by MMTF
Time: 10:30 am
Presenter: TBA
Location: Zoom only
April
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Hosted by SPPTA
Time: 10:30 am
Presenter:
Location: Zoom only
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, April 14th at 10:00 am.
May:
Tuesday, May 5 th, 2026
Hosted by MMTF
Presenter: TBA
Location: Bloomington Schmitt Music and ZOOM Hybrid
SPPTA Board Meeting Tuesday, July TBA at 10:00 am.