Our last DVMTA general meeting of the year is our April Brunch where we gather and celebrate the year's accomplishments, and recognize those who supported and strengthened DVMTA. Our brunch this year was held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The gavel was passed from our DVMTA President the past two years, Lorri McHardy, to Diana Palmer, the incoming President. The executive board and board members were thanked for their dedication and work in helping our meetings and events be so successful. We look forward to a relaxing summer, and to a new DVMTA year with new board members. DVMTA is successful because of those who volunteer and make it great!

One of the great advantages of DVMTA is the opportunity members have to meet to collaborate and share ideas. Our March General Meeting, which was held March 27, 2026 at Next Gen Piano Recital Hall, was a discussion on teaching tips. Diana Palmer led the discussion as members asked questions and shared their experiences and ideas. We are better together, and our members are valuable resources for each other. Thank you to all who participated and shared. 

DVMTA members look forward to our annual Master Class, which was held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Next Gen Piano Recital Hall. Autumn Hunt returned as our clinician this year, and we were thrilled to watch her guide and direct three DVMTA students. These students performed their pieces for her, and she provided ideas and techniques to improve phrases and sections.  She truly is amazing! So calm, kind and brilliant. She was able to bring amazing things out of the three students that participated. We learn how to better teach by observing wonderful teachers such as Autumn. It was a wonderful meeting, thank you to all who participated. 

Most of our DVMTA meetings are about learning and improving the teaching skills of our members. We love getting together at our annual December Brunch to just socialize and chat, and relax before the holidays. This year we met on Friday, December 5th at Wildflower Bread Company in Gilbert for some yummy food and good company. We wish you a happy holiday!