The Pensacola Music Teachers Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose members are professionally engaged in the teaching of music in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida.
PMTA is an affiliate of the Florida State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association.
PMTA is an affiliate of the Florida State Music Teachers Association and Music Teachers National Association.
2018-19 Programs/meetingsAll meetings take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Blues Angel Music store unless otherwise noted. All meetings will be on Facebook Live this year so if you can't make it, you can still be there in spirit. September 15, 2018 -- Dr. Helen Marlais/self directed and intelligent practicing October 20 - "Teacher Tips" & Barry Frost -- "In Barry's Corner" November 17 -- Alan Bowers/Alexamder Technique The Alexander Technique is a method which helps a musician discover a new balance in the body by releasing unnecessary tension. This can benefit players of ALL instruments as well as singers. January 19, 2019 -- Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt A distinguished professor and director of piano and chamber music at UWF, Dr. Salanki will be sharing how she teaches piano technique skills to students of various levels. One of her advanced students, Daniel Perkins, will also be there to help demonstrate these skills. February 1, 2019 -- Teacher Recital Celebrating the Gift of Music May 18, 2019 -- End of the Year Party All PMTA members are cordially invited to our End-of-the-year Dinner on Saturday, May 18, 6:30pm at Trinitas Christian school. Everyone is asked to bring a side, dessert, or drinks to go with Sonny's BBQ chicken and beef brisket. Please RSVP Melissa Westman at 850-490-0699 by Wednesday, May 15, so we know how much meat to order. Thank you for your help in this. This will be a very special evening as we will be honoring several of our members that night. We need an overture at each meeting--a 3-5 minute musical selection presented by you OR a student! Please don't be shy, email me today to volunteer! Penny Schlaffer Program Chair |
Check out our Student Events at the drop down tab on the left. Baroque Festival Teacher Recital Concerto Competition Sonata Contest Student Day As always, we need volunteers! email Melissa Westman if you are interested To Become a Member Visit our Become a Member tab on the left to join MTNA/FSMTA/PMTA for the 2019-20 year |