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PPMTA THANKS GRANER MUSIC FOR THEIR SUPPORT! SUPPORT THEM BY SHOPPING LOCALLY!

WELCOME!​​

Master classes offered by our member, Mary Beth Shaffer (info in the member zone)!

Next Meeting & Program Presentation:

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May 10, 2022
Meeting & Year-End Potluck Brunch/Officer Installation

General Meeting and Spring Potluck Brunch!

Meeting Time:  9:30 am
Brunch Time:    10:00 am
Where: Home of Jan & Paul Saffir
                  4467 Campus Bluffs Ct
                   Colorado Springs, CO 80918
RSVP: paul46stephens@gmail.com

Bring something to share at the table OR bring yourself a treat!​
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Colorado State Music Teachers Association 
Conference 2022
Join us at the Colorado State Conference taking place from June 3-4, 2022 at the University of Colorado Boulder. We are thrilled to feature
​Drs. William Chapman Nyaho and Susanna Garcia as our guest artists. 


​Congratulations to our PPMTA Colleagues and their Award Winning Students!
Dr. Joan Sawyer, Megan Boyle, Barbara Taylor, NCTM and Dr. Zahari Metchkov, YOU INSPIRE US ALL!

Rising Stars Festival 2022 Winners
Solo Piano 
Upper Elementary 2nd Beatrix Wei Dr. Joan Sawyer 
Lower Senior  3rd William Garza Dr. Joan Sawyer 
Solo Instrumental 
Lower Senior 1st Ella Zimmermann (Cello) Megan Boyle 
Solo Voice 
Lower Senior 1st Georgia Lawrence Barbara Taylor, NCTM 2nd Emma Hamel Barbara Taylor, NCTM 
Upper Senior 1st Celeste Woody Barbara Taylor, NCTM 2nd William Baker Barbara Taylor, NCTM 
Diversity and Inclusion Award Recipients
 NCTM Emma Hamel (Voice, Lower Senior) Barbara Taylor, NCTM

Upcoming Student Activities:

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​NATURE WALK FESTIVAL

November 12, 2022
Graner Music 
Non-Members Welcome!
Click here for details on upcoming student activities!

Upcoming Community Event:

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NEWS RELEASE
 First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
 Contact:  Carol Wilson, 719-633-8888  organist@firstchristiancos.org
May 8, 3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m., First Christian Church at 16 E. Platte Avenue is presenting Earth, Sky and Sea: Reflections on our World, performed by the chamber choir Abendmusik, directed by Rich Nutting and accompanied by Ruth Schubarth. The program will include some familiar numbers by John Rutter and Eric Whitaker, as well as memorable works by lesser-known composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. A free will offering will be taken.  http://www.abendmusikchorus.org/

​Showcase Performance
Presented by:
2022 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS &
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
under the direction of Thomas Wilson.

Sunday, June 5, 2022, 2:30pm
Broadmoor Community Church

2022 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION WINNERS
1st Place: Elliot Lippy, Dvorak ~ Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104, Allegro (Teacher, John Lutterman)
2nd Place: Alan Davis, Beethoven ~ Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37, Allegro con brio (Teacher, Ara Gevorkian)
3rd Place: Jasmine Mathisen, Crusell ~ Clarinet Concerto No.2 in F minor, Op.5, Allegro (Teacher, Sergei Vassiliev)
4th Place: Caleb Seifert, Schumann ~ Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129, Nicht zu schnell (Teacher, Linda Johnson)
CONGRATULATIONS to our colleague, Ara Gavorkian!


PPMTA was established  in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area to
increase communication among teachers, with strong emphasis on 
education and fellowship,
and to provide outlets for students to increase their skills and motivation.


   PPMTA is dedicated to providing members with:
opportunities for professional growth through informative workshops, 
performance opportunities for students as well as teachers, 
and fellowship and support for its members through monthly meetings and social activities.
​Join us!
Become a Member!
PPMTA Member Zone for Current Members

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MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS

PPMTA provides varied programs throughout the year as well as networking and performance opportunities for teachers.
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FIND A TEACHER

These teachers are currently accepting new students.  Find a teacher in your area: voice, piano, strings, woodwinds, brass and more.
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 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 

PPMTA offers both competitive and non-competitive festivals for both member and non-member teachers and their students.

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PPMTA is a 501 (c) (3) professional organization affiliated with both the 
Colorado State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA) www.comusicteachers.net 
and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) www.mtna.org .

  • Home
    • Leadership
    • History & Awards
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    • MTNA Code of Ethics
  • Membership
    • Become a Member!
    • Certification & Education
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    • Handbook Archives
  • CALENDAR
  • Find a Teacher
  • MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
  • STUDENT ACTIVITIES
    • PPMTA Student Activities
    • PPMTA/CSYSA Concerto Competition
    • CSMTA Student Activities
    • MTNA Competition
  • Photo Gallery
  • Local Businesses
  • Community Events
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    • Online Learning & Tools
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