PPMTA Meetings
Regular Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of the month and in-person unless noted otherwise.
9:30 a.m. General Meeting
10:00-11:00 a.m. Program Presentation
Meetings are held in the Graner Recital Hall at Graner Music unless noted otherwise:
4460 Barnes Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80917.
Please show your support to Graner Music by browsing their music, books, metronomes, pianos, and more,
and by sending your students there.
Cancellation Policy:
If school District 11 and/or District 20 cancel school or have delayed start times, PPMTA meetings or activities scheduled for that day will be cancelled.
If school District 11 and/or District 20 cancel school or have delayed start times, PPMTA meetings or activities scheduled for that day will be cancelled.
PPMTA Programs 2022-2023
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September 13, 2022
General Meeting & Welcome Back Brunch! Meeting Time: 9:30am Brunch Time: 10:00am Where: Graner Music Cafe and Recital Hall RSVP: Sylvia Holt, NCTM Bring something to share at the table OR bring yourself a treat! |
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October 11, 2022
Playing Bach on the Piano Dr. David Korevaar In this presentation, Dr. Korevaar will go through a series of examples from the Inventions, French Suites and Well-Tempered Clavier, talking about the teaching and performance issues as he sees them. He will explore practice techniques, the use of articulation as an expressive element, the use of balance, sound and shaping on the piano within the parameters of 18th-Century style and the use of pedals (damper and una corda). Some historical performances will be shared as well. |
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November 8, 2022
Creative Connections: Ideas for Helping Students Play With Authentic Expression Jennifer Linn Why do some students play precisely but with little expression? Piano students are motivated to get beyond the notes when they are encouraged to express their own ideas. Jennifer will share imaginative teaching tips, creative practice strategies, and ways to introduce improvisation and composition using her original compositions and publications published by Hal Leonard. |
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December 13, 2022 General Meeting & Holiday Potluck Brunch Meeting Time: 9:30am Brunch Time: 10:00am Where: TBA RSVP: Sylvia Holt, NCTM Bring something to share at the table OR bring yourself a treat! |
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January 10, 2023
"Master Teacher" Master Class Dr. Janice Saffir Katherine Klamm |
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February 14, 2023
Creative Practices in the Studio Holly Aldridge In her presentation, Holly will share how she is weaving creative practices into her studio. It is difficult to find the time to explore creative ideas in a 30 minute lesson. However, taking the time to give students a chance to compose, gives them a real sense of empowerment. Holly will take you through a step by step process of how she took each of her students, ages 4 to 19, from a blank sheet of paper to a notated piece that was performed at a recital. |
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March 14, 2023
Town Hall Meeting Round Table Discussion |
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April 11, 2023
Bulgarian Music Dr. Zahari Metchkov Dr. Metchkov will present a program on Bulgarian music including pedagogical pieces teachers can use in their studios. Bulgaria is Dr. Metchkov's native country. |
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May 9, 2023
Meeting & Year-End Potluck Brunch/Officer Installation General Meeting and Spring Potluck Brunch! Meeting Time: 9:30 am Brunch Time: 10:00 am Where: TBA RSVP: Sylvia Holt, NCTM Bring something to share at the table OR bring yourself a treat! |