MAPTA programs provide continuing education presentations on varied topics and opportunities for members to socialize. Most programs are held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month, followed by a business meeting. Locations are listed in the program descriptions.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 — Mickey Lytle and Helga Swatzak will be speaking on:
- The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: A Brief Overview of the International Examining Program
- Guild Auditions
- Sonatina Festival
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St., Madison
Friday, October 14, 2011 — Roundtable Discussion: Books, Materials, & Ideas to use with Beginning students that are NOT Method Books
Please feel free to bring any books, materials, & ideas to share or just bring yourself!
Location: Patty Ladpli’s home: 9406 Whippoorwill Way, Middleton
Friday, November 11, 2011 — Fall Workshop with Marvin Blickenstaff
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 — Open Forum — Share Your Thoughts on Performance Anxiety — moderated by members of Performers Supporting Performers
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St., Madison
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — Amanda Horn, doctoral candidate at UW-Madison, presents Healthful Piano Technique
Location: Christ Prebyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St., Madison
Location: Diane Madsen’s home, 7627 Fernglade Circle, Verona
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 — Shad Wenzlaff presents Pedagogy for the iPod Generation: New and Noteworthy Piano Methods
Location: Christ Prebyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham., Madison
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — May Brunch — Dr. Catherine Kautsky, Professor of Piano at Lawrence University, will present Schubert and His Magical World: Gateways In for the Young
Location: Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison
For more information on teacher programs, contact: Alena Harrison and Stacy Fehr Regehr, programsATmadisonpianoteachers.org
