Opportunities for SPPTA Members

• Monthly Meetings and Programs for Professional Growth
• Book Club
• Duet Group
• MMTA Piano Contest Materials Workshops

For more information, please refer to the SPPTA Handbook & Directory.
 
Program 2009-2010
St. 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 8, 2009    9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Schmitt Music, Roseville
"Piano Maintenance and Repair”
Ken Hannah, Piano Tuner, Rebuilder, and Craftsman member of the National Piano Technicians Guild for 27 years

October 13, 2009      9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Teaching Gravity Based Piano Technique”
Dr. Paul Wirth, Pianist, Teacher and Artistic Director, Central Minnesota Music School

November 10, 2009   9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Pedaling Pedagogy for Beginners”
Katherine Faricy, Pianist, Author and University of St. Thomas Piano Faculty

December 8, 2009  9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.    Home of Barbara Rossow
Holiday Tea
Mary Louise Knutson, Award-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer and Recording Artist                   

January 12, 2010    9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.    Schmitt Music, Roseville
“The 2010 Syllabus with You in Mind”
Sharon Kaplan, MMTA Piano Exam Development Committee Chair

February 9, 2010    9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.     Home of Solveig Englund
Home Discussion: “Technology in the Piano Studio: What Works and What Doesn’t”

March 9, 2010        9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.     Schmitt Music, Roseville
“Yoga and Piano: Learning to Unify Musical Intentions with Easeful Actions”
Dr. Kate Lanzer, Adjunct Professor of Piano at the University of MN-Duluth  and the College of St. Scholastica

April 13, 2010        9:45-12:30 Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville
Spring Luncheon, 2010
“Thoughts on Musicality”
We invite all music teachers to a Spring Luncheon, hosted by SPPTA.
Delicious lunch, beautiful location, networking and reconnecting with music teachers and amazing presentation "Thoughts on Musicality" by Margo Garrett, Grammy Award Winning Pianist, Leading Educator of Collaborative Pianists and Member of The Juilliard School Collaborative Piano Faculty
Register by March 30th! 
To register: download, print and mail registration form


May 11, 2010        9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.    Schmitt Music, Roseville
“From Same-Old to Sizzle: Invigorate your Studio”
Chris Wolf, Apple Valley NCTM Pianist, Teacher, Composer and Inventor


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 2009-2010

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 10, 2009       Senior B                Dr. James Callahan

September 19, 2009       Senior A                Dr. Andrew Hisey

September 24, 2009       Intermediate A       Janet Holdorf

October 1, 2009             Intermediate B       Susan Bilmeyer

October 8, 2009             Primary/Junior A     Camille Buddecke

October 15, 2009           Junior B                  Jean Krinke