St. Paul Piano Teachers Association
Affiliated with Minnesota Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association
Programs for Teachers 2010-2011
Opportunities for SPPTA Members
- Monthly Meetings and Programs for Professional Growth
- Book Club
- Duet Group
- MMTA Piano Contest Materials Workshops
- MusicLink
- Member Newsletters
Program 2010-2011St. Paul Piano Teachers offers a professional development 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.
The general meetings and program may be used for MMTA re-certification. You will receive one point over five years for attending six meetings. Note: The December Holiday Tea and the February Home Meeting do not qualify for re-certification points.
September 14, 2010 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schmitt Music, Roseville"Teaching Teenie-Weenies”
Camille Buddecke
October 12, 2010 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Tips for Effective Judging”
Dr. Marianne Bryan
November 9, 2010 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Teaching the Gifted Student”
Dr. Joseph Zins
December 14, 2010 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Home of Jean Heglund
Holiday Tea
"The World of Collaboration"
Dr. Mary Ellen Haupert, piano and Nancy Oliveros, violin
January 11, 2011 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schmitt Music, Roseville
“From Good to Great! The Pedagogy of Ingrid Clarfield”
Jon Michael Iverson
February 8, 2011 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Home of Judy Sherman
Home Discussion: “Marketing Piano Lessons Today”
March 8, 2011 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Preparing Students for Competitions, Recitals and Auditions”
Dr. Paul Wirth
April 5, 2011 9:45-12:30
All Association Spring Luncheon, 2011
Midland Hills Country Club on 2001 Fulham St. in Roseville
Guest Speaker, Steve Staruch from MPR
May 11, 2010 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Teaching Kids with Special Needs”
Heidi Hansen
Book Club for Teachers
SPPTA members may also participate in the book club that reads and discusses books ranging from the enjoyment of making music to pedagogy practices. The SPPTA Book Club meets the third Tuesday of the month at various coffeeshops in St. Paul neighborhoods. Contact Judy Sherman for more information.
Duet Group for Teachers
SPPTA members have the opportunity to make music with other members in an ensemble. Members can set-up a duet or duo group to share music and good times. Any level of music is welcome. The duet group meets several times a year. Contact Solveig Englund for more information.
MMTA Piano Contest Materials Workshops
2010-2011
MMTA Piano Contest Materials Workshops provide an opportunity for teachers to learn about the current contest list music. Attendance at three workshops in one school year will count toward re-certification. Please bring your directory with you to each session so it may be stamped. For workshop questions, call Dorothy Wick or Barb Rossow.
Location and time: Roseville Schmitt Music Auditorium
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition per class: $12 (checks only)
Date Contest Level Presenter
September 9th, 2010 Senior A Horatio Nuguid
September 16, 2010 Senior B Kent McWilliams
September 23, 2010 Intermediate B Susan Billmeyer
September 30, 2010 Intermediate A Mary Duncan
October 7, 2010 Junior B Jean Krinke
October 14, 2010 Pre-Primary, Primary, Jr. A Camille Buddecke
MusicLink
SPPTA members are encouraged to consider reaching out to a child in need through the MusicLink program. Any teacher willing to reduce the normal lesson fee by 50% or more can become a MusicLink teacher, opening the door to many benefits for a child who cannot afford full fee lessons. SPPTA program fees are waived for MusicLink students and MusicLink teachers earn MMTA certification credit.
To volunteer, go to the MusicLink website and click on "How to Participate" or contact Solveig Englund. www.musiclinkfoundation.org
Member Newsletters
SPPTA members are encouraged to consider reaching out to a child in need through the MusicLink program. Any teacher willing to reduce the normal lesson fee by 50% or more can become a MusicLink teacher, opening the door to many benefits for a child who cannot afford full fee lessons. SPPTA program fees are waived for MusicLink students and MusicLink teachers earn MMTA certification credit.
SPPTA members are encouraged to consider reaching out to a child in need through the MusicLink program. Any teacher willing to reduce the normal lesson fee by 50% or more can become a MusicLink teacher, opening the door to many benefits for a child who cannot afford full fee lessons. SPPTA program fees are waived for MusicLink students and MusicLink teachers earn MMTA certification credit.
