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Summer Piano Workshop (Session 1)

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Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work with our distinguished piano faculty. The workshop offers a variety of expert instruction including 1-on-1 private piano lessons, peer observation in group class environment, sight-reading sessions, and master classes, as well as an opportunity to experience the art of collaborative piano. Each session will conclude with a final recital featuring performances by all participants celebrating their achievements. Both sessions offer the same experience, so you can pick the week that works best with your summer plans, or attend both for a more robust experience. Registration closes Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Overnight campers must register by Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Camp Director – Dr. Kevin Lee Sun

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Summer Piano Workshop (Session 2)

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Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work with our distinguished piano faculty. The workshop offers a variety of expert instruction including 1-on-1 private piano lessons, peer observation in group class environment, sight-reading sessions, and master classes, as well as an opportunity to experience the art of collaborative piano. Each session will conclude with a final recital featuring performances by all participants celebrating their achievements. Both sessions offer the same experience, so you can pick the week that works best with your summer plans, or attend both for a more robust experience. Registration closes Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Overnight campers must register by Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Camp Director – Dr. Kevin Lee Sun

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PMTA Keystone Chamber Music Competition

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  • Click here https://www.pamusicteachers.org/activities/pmta-chamber-music-competition/ for all the details
  • There are two application categories, as well as two age categories in the Keystone Chamber Music Competition. For ensembles coached by a PMTA member-teacher, the membership dues must be paid by the application deadline; the entry fee is $100 per ensemble.  Non MTNA-PMTA member coaches will be charged a $50 nonmember teacher fee in addition to the $100 ensemble fee.

The two age categories are:

  • Pre-College Division: All performers must be between 11 and 19 years of age as of March 8, 2025. No ensemble members may be enrolled in college.
  • Young Artist Division: All performers must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of March 8, 2025.

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Immersive Arts Day

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These opportunities are offered to give high school seniors and transfer students a chance to learn more about what it is like to be a Seton Hill Griffin in the School of Visual and Performing Arts. You will meet faculty and students and participate in immersive classroom and studio experiences.

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PMTA Early-Career Fellowship Applications

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Description

The PMTA Early-Career Fellowship is a unique opportunity for private music teachers in their first 5 years of teaching. While providing financial startup support, this one-year program includes mentorship placement with an experienced teacher and provides valuable networking and professional development experiences. Those selected for this program will be awarded:

  • $1,000 (two $500 payments, each occurring at the beginning and end of the fellowship term)
  • National and State dues reimbursement for one year
  • Reimbursement for up to two PMTA State Conferences*
    *Selectees are required to give a report at the state conference at the end of their fellowship term. Conference attendance at the beginning of the term is encouraged but not required.

Eligibility and Application Process

  • Private music teacher in the state of PA, currently within the first five (5) years of teaching
  • Current member of PMTA
  • A resume and a recommendation letter will be required.
  • Application open January 1, 2025 through March 15, 2025
  • Applicants will be notified of the decision results by April 15th
  • All first-time, eligible applicants will receive State Dues and Conference reimbursement!

Fellowship Mentees

  • One-year fellowship term: Obligations must be completed within one year.
  • Observe 4 or more music lessons taught by the Mentor Teacher
  • Attend 2 local chapter meetings
  • Assist in 1 local or state event
  • Consultation with Mentor on pedagogy, lesson planning & studio management encouraged
  • Attend PMTA State Conference at the end of the term to give a report. Conference
    attendance at the start of the term is encouraged but not required.
  • Post-term: Submit form to give account of award money usage and provide feedback via this form

Fellowship Mentors

  • Must have 10 or more years of private music teaching experience
  • Provide Mentee with opportunities to observe 4 or more lessons
  • Be available to discuss pedagogy, lesson planning and studio management with Mentee
  • Optional: Mentee can assist with a studio event, such as a recital, group lesson or other
  • Post-term: Submit form to confirm Mentee obligation fulfillment

Questions? Contact Mentorship Program Chair Miriam Shingle: pmta.mentorship@gmail.com
If you would like to be a Fellowship Mentor, please contact the Mentorship Program Chair. Mentors will receive full PMTA Conference reimbursement for each year of service!

 

 

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PMTA Conference

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Save the date for the 2025 PMTA State Conference! June 6-8, 2025 at Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA!

The conference theme is: Rising Together: Building Collaborative Pathways in Music

The 2025 PMTA conference theme celebrates collaboration between teachers, students, performers, and the integration of technology, science, psychology and interdisciplinary ideas in the field of music.

Our conference guest recitalist and masterclass clinician is concert pianist Sean Chen, Steinway Artist and Jack Strandberg/Missouri Endowed Chair and Distinguished Visiting Professor in Piano at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Learn more about Mr. Chen here.
The conference keynote speaker is Kevin Chance, MTNA President-elect and Associate Professor and coordinator of the Gloria Narramore Moody Piano Area at the University of Alabama. Learn more about Dr. Chance here.

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Keyboard Fest

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Keyboard Fest is a full-day festival geared towards K-12 piano students, their teachers and parents. Offering engaging master classes, workshops for all ages, and performances in our beautiful recital halls, this festival is a great way to kick off the school year. Come be inspired and grow your curiosity and creativeness!

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