DVMTA holds monthly General Meetings for continuing professional growth in many areas which include workshops in technology, new teaching ideas and materials, expanded repertoire, various genres of music, performance, studio organization, and Master Classes. These meetings are taught by professionals from within and outside of DVMTA. Members meet three times a year in a Brunch setting to discuss DVMTA business, and to socialize. General Meetings are currently held in person.
2023-24 General Meetings and Brunches
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Kick Off Brunch
DVMTA's annual kick-off brunch with details of the upcoming year's meetings and events. Date: Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 920 S. Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ |
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Master Class with Mandarin Cheung-Yueh
DVMTA member, Mandarin Cheung-Yueh, will work with some DVMTA students, helping with specific skills needed for our DVMTA events. Registration for Music Marathon closes. Date: Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ |
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Cavalcade Music Preview
Come preview and play the selected music for the 2024 Cavalcade of Rhythm. Registration for Cavalcade opens. Registration for Original Composition Festival closes. Date: Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: The Music Store, 2630 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ |
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Go Slow(ly) to Learn Fast, presented by Zoe Simmons
“Go slow(ly) to learn fast!” with Zoe Simmons is not about self control on steroids! It’s about using different brain functioning and processing to greatly increase learning speed and by-pass student and teacher frustration. Registration for Cavalcade closes. Date: Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ |
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December Brunch
Come join us for brunch to enjoy great food and great company, and relax a little before the busy holiday season. Date: Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: To be announced |
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Conducting & Accompanying, presented by David Sterzbach
Date: Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ |
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Tips for Sight-Reading, Ear Training and Evaluations
DVMTA member, Lori Weidemann, shares tips she uses to improve student Sight Reading and Ear Training, and tips to prepare students for Evaluations. Awards in Excellence applications are due. Date: Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ |
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Favorite Repertoire for Achievement Day and Beyond
DVMTA members share recommendations for repertoire that is tried and trusted. These pieces are favorites of both students and teachers, and can be used for DVMTA Achievement Day, casual playing, or recitals. Registration for Achievement Day closes and Awards Plus applications are due. Date: Friday, March 29, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: My First Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ |
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April Brunch
The final meeting of the year includes a delicious brunch and an opportunity to recognize our members who serve, and discuss summer lessons and activities. Date: Friday, April 26, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: To be announced |