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General Meetings and calendar

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.

2025-26 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. 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1315 S 24th St. Mesa, AZ
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September General Meeting
Crazy Creative Chords!  We will review how to read music from lead sheets and chord symbols. Lots of hands on fun! Registration for Music Marathon closes.

Date: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Next Gen Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ
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​Cavalcade Music Preview
Come preview and play the selected music for the 2026 Cavalcade of Rhythm. Registration for Cavalcade opens. Registration for Original Composition Festival closes.

​Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1100 N Cooper Rd. Gilbert, AZ
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November General Meeting
Technique Tips to help strengthen little fingers and build articulation and dexterity. A clinician will guide us through scales, Hanon and Czerny and answer lots of questions we may have about the best ways to use technique in our lesson time. Registration for Cavalcade closes.

Date: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Next Gen 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. 5, 2025
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Location: Wildflower Bread Company, ​3425 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
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January General Meeting
​Everything teachers and parents need to know about piano tuning, caring for pianos and the pathway of a piano tuning career.
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Date:
Friday, ​Jan. 30, 2026
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Location: Next Gen Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ
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February General Meeting
​By popular demand we will have another Masterclass with Autumn Hunt.
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Date: ​Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Location: Next Gen Piano, 1818 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ
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March General Meeting
​To be announced. Registration for Achievement Day closes and Awards Plus applications are due.

​Date: ​Friday, March 27, 2026
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Location: Next Gen 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 24, 2026
Time:  9:30 a.m.
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 825 S 32nd St. Mesa, AZ

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  • Home
  • Join/Renew
  • Find a Teacher
  • Events
    • 2025 Music Marathon
    • 2025 Original Composition Festival
    • 2026 January Jazz Festival
    • 2026 Cavalcade of Rhythm
    • 2026 Awards in Excellence
    • 2026 Achievement Day
    • 2026 Awards Plus
  • Members
    • Documents >
      • General Documents
      • * Member Documents *
    • General Meetings and Calendar
    • Membership List
    • DVMTA Board and Committees
    • Noble Award Donation
    • Library
    • Resource Links
  • News and Blog
  • About