2007 New Member Breakfast
Contact Astrid at astridgroth1@mac.com - 256-1458 - 3546 Sequoia Place, NW.
Master Class - October 11 by Elias-Axell Pettersson scheduled at 10:00 am at Charles Pianos. Free to public.
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Albuquerque Music Teachers Association
The Albuquerque Music Teachers Association is the premier affiliation providing independent music education in New Mexico. Individual members from Albuquerque and New Mexico teach singing and the understanding and performance of piano, flute, violin, guitar, organ, and harp. An active schedule of events encourages individual music teacher development and provides a variety learning and performing opportunities for students in the many musical specialties.
Information in this music teacher website describes the many attributes of AMTA. An informative directory of music teachers includes mini-resumés of association members. Also listed are individual member websites containing added detail about music education, performance experience, music studio information, and study recommendations for learning voice, piano, violin, or other instrumental specialization. The detailed calendar lists in-house enrichment opportunities for its teaching members, including but not limited to the book discussion group, regularly scheduled programs, special workshops, and prominent speakers. Additionally, members are encouraged to participate in state and nationally sponsored conferences and utilize the MTNA resource base. The organization is further enhanced by business partners. Sponsors of the website include Charles Pianos, the only authorized Steinway representative in New Mexico, Music Mart, the largest sheet music dealer in New Mexico and the Southwest, and piano tuning specialist, Jim Ahrend.
The Albuquerque Music Teachers Association (AMTA) is affiliated with The Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico, Inc. PMTNM, an association of professional music teachers in New Mexico, and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) in which the state is a member of the Southwest Division. Nationally Certified Teachers of Music (designated as NCTM) have met standards of excellence set by MTNA in designated teaching specialities.
The most important component of the Professional Music Teachers in Albuquerque is represented by the students we strive to serve. Students of AMTA members are the ultimate beneficiaries of the professional growth provided by their music mentors. In addition to teacher growth, the Association makes available a variety of opportunities for students to perform for the public, interact with their peers, and be evaluated by professional adjudicators. AMTA exists to make it possible for every student to attain excellence in the performance and appreciation of music. Descriptions of opportunites for student growth are further detailed in this page.
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2007 New Member Breakfast |
Contact Astrid at astridgroth1@mac.com - 256-1458 - 3546 Sequoia Place, NW. Master Class - October 11 by Elias-Axell Pettersson scheduled at 10:00 am at Charles Pianos. Free to public.
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| AMTA and PMTNM programs for students |
The Student Affiliate Program enables students throughout New Mexico to compete and win awards while singing, playing the piano, performing on string, woodwind or brass instrument, and for composition. Additional opportunities enable music students to demonstrate understanding
and mastery of theory and scales. Students are encouraged to participate in the noncompetitive Performance Evaluation
Program and AMTA sponsors a Recital Series for students of each teacher. |
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The Performance Evaluation Program (PEP) is a PMTNM sponsored non-competitive general audition activity. It offers students an outstanding opportunity to evaluate personal progress. Twelve levels are available for students from Elementary through Adult. Further details . . . . |
| Honors Auditions |
The Honors Auditions are a state-wide competitive program for piano, voice, and instrumental students. Students
in Albuquerque and surrounding areas first compete in the central district competition. Winners from each district within
the state compete at the PMTNM State Convention in November. A Winners Recital is held at both district and state level to
recognize the students' outstanding achievement. 2008 Central District Honors auditions will be conducted on October 3. Entry forms are due on September 28, 2008. Contact: PMTNM Central Dist. VP, Anne Brady: annelbrady@comcast.net - 256-1458
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| Junior/senior Competitions |
Students in junior and senior high school levels compete at state competitions during the PMTNM State convention
in November. The winners advance to the Southwest Division competitions for each level instrument with and winners
representing the division in a national competition. Competitions are held for piano, voice, instrumental, and composition
categories. Contact: The Student's teacher of at least 6 months must register with MTNA chair. |
| Student Recitals |
AMTA Student Recitals, featuring students of AMTA members, are full-length recitals made available without cost
to participants and audience members. Recitals are generally held on 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon at Charles Piano company at 5000 Menaul. See Calendar for current schedule. Teachers of participants are asked bring two dozen cookies.
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| FUN FEST |
A Clavinova Fun Fest provides an opportunity for students work with their teachers to prepare pieces using the Clavinova and then perform in a fun recital. A free workshop by Susan Ogilve will be held at Washburn Piano on September 5, 2008. The Fun Recital wil be held on November 2. The workshop is open to all teachers. See Calendar.
Contact: Chair - Anne Brady annelbrady@comcast.net - 294-3719 |
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Updated August 27, 2008