DVMTA members and friends gathered Friday, September 27, 2024, at Next Gen Pianos to hear from one of our own members, Carol Lancaster-Donigan. She presented "Broadening Horizons to Inspire Teachers and Students." It was an informative meeting full of ideas and resources that Carol has used through her extensive teaching career. We love hearing the wisdom and experience of seasoned music teachers, and Carol shared methods and techniques she has found successful over the years with her students. Thank you for a great meeting!

Welcome to another DVMTA year! Members met Friday, August 16, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Mesa to kick off a new year of meaningful events. A delicious brunch was enjoyed as we reconnected and visited after the summer. President Lorri McHardy led the business portion of the morning and as our new DVMTA President, she introduced our theme. This year it's "Collaborate, Create and Celebrate!" Lorri reflected on the positive benefits of DVMTA membership, and shared gratitude for her experiences within the organization that have allowed her to Collaborate, Create and Celebrate. We look forward to learning from one another as we work together this year to create meaningful experiences for students and teachers, and to celebrate achievement along the way. In addition to the new theme, Event Chairs presented information for each DVMTA Student Event this year, and we were introduced to the General Meeting Topics. We look forward to a great year, and are thankful for all who helped make the Brunch a success, and to Kelli Riding and her committee for the delicious food and decorations. Welcome to 2024-2025!

The last DVMTA member gathering of the year is the April Brunch, and it's a wonderful time of reminiscing together about the events of the past year. Members share successes and begin to plan for some relaxation during the summer before looking to the new year.

We met on Friday, April 26th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and enjoyed a delicious brunch followed by remarks from our outgoing DVMTA President, Tammy Shorts. Tammy has served with her Executive Board and Committees for the past two years and as the reigns of DVMTA are turned over to a new group of talented members, we thank her. She has been a steadying hand as we have tried to continue the DVMTA legacy of student achievement and teacher development. Many thanks to the Executive Board, Tammy Shorts, Toni Tetreau, Lorri McHardy and Randi Buell, and to all the Board and Committee members who have given time and attention to every detail. We are truly blessed with amazing members who give. Tammy personally thanked the Board members and welcomed in the new Executive Board: President, Lorri McHardy; Vice-President, Diana Palmer; Treasurer, Carolyn Rooder; and Secretary, Wendi Heslop. We are excited to support them as they continue to guide and direct DVMTA. Thanks to Kelli Riding and her committee for organizing the Brunch, and for the delicious food!

DVMTA members met Friday, March 29th at My First Piano for one of our favorite topics - Repertoire! DVMTA teachers Yuerong Gong, Lori Kaye Faler, Joni Walker, Lori Sprague and Claire Westlake shared some their students' favorite pieces. Students love to play them and we love to teach pieces they love! We enjoyed our time together and many of us will be expanding our repertoire libraries to include some of this amazing music. Thank you so much to all who contributed and shared.