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St. Paul Piano Teachers offers a professional program to meet the needs of its members. These meetings are based on the Professional Standards from the Music Teachers National Association. Professional Preparation, Professional Teaching Practices, Professional Business Management, Professional and Partnerships and Professional and Personal Renewal.
Attendance at four general meetings (other than the December meeting) per year count as one point for MTNA Recertification (NCTM) under “Attendance at local pedagogical programs.”
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Upcoming Meetings
Time:
10:00 am General Meeting
Board Meeting following
Location:
ZOOM (link will be emailed out ahead of time)
Come join us!
Thursday, Sept. 16th, 2021 10:00am (Note this meeting is on a Thursday)
Location: Zoom Link will be emailed out to membership
Presenter: Dr. Paul Wirth
Topic: MUZIO CLEMENTI: THE SIX SONATINAS, OPUS 36
Description: Dr. Wirth draws on his own teaching of these time-honored works, presenting an exposition of the most recent developments as well: including a brief biography of Clementi, the purpose of his Sonatinas Op. 36, editions, updated performance practice, fingerings, and more. It is recommended to have the Henle and Arthur Houle editions if possible.
Thursday, Oct. 14th, 2021 (Note this meeting is on a Thursday)
Location: Zoom Link will be emailed out to membership
Presenter: Dr. Alex Braginsky
Topic: TEACHING PIANO IN A CONSTANTLY CHANGING WORLD
Description: This is a revised and updated version of the insightful presentation that Dr. Braginsky gave last year to the Mpls Music Teachers Forum. He will address the challenges of the ever-changing landscape/circumstances of our piano-teaching world today.
Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 2021 10:00am
Location: Zoom Link will be emailed out to membership
Presenter: TBA
Topic: TBA
Tuesday, Dec. 14th, 2021 10:00am
Location: In Person
Holiday Tea
Performer: TBA
January
No Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 8th, 2022 10:00am
Location: Zoom Link will be emailed out to membership
Presenter: Open Discussion
Topic: TBA
March
No Meeting
Tuesday, Apr. 12, 2022 10:00am
All Association Spring Luncheon Hosted by SPPTA (In Person)
Location: Midland Hills Country Club
Time:
9:30-10:15 – registration/coffee
10:15-11:15 – program
11:15- luncheon
Presenter: TBA
Description
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 10:00am
Location: Zoom Link will be emailed out to membership
Presenter: TBA
Description