Programs & Events

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2022-2023 Friday Meetings

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Schedule:

• 9:30 am Social Time & Refreshments

• 10:00 am Informal Business Meeting

• 10:30-11:30 am Presentation

 

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at:

 

St. Barnabas Lutheran Church

15600 Old Rockford Rd

Plymouth, MN 55446

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Dates:

• September 9, 2022: “Multi-Key vs. Middle C? Playing by Ear vs. Sightplaying? A Personal View of How Piano Pedagogy Has Evolved Over the Years” (Dr. Rebecca Shockley)

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• October 7, 2022: “Theory Handbook Update & Group Table Discussions” (Dr. Jim Chenevert)
   

• December 9, 2022: Member mini-presentations

  • 10:00 am Business meeting

  • 10:30 am Presentation

  • 11:30 am Annual salad luncheon
     

• January 6, 2023: "The Varsity Musician’s Playbook: Commitment-Building Strategies from Team Sports to the Studio” (Christina Whitlock)
   

• March 3, 2023: “Preparing a Student for Public Performance” (Rebekah Richards)

   

• May 5, 2023: “The Family and Birth Order” (Eugene Beniek, MA, LICSW, LMFT)

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Ribbon Festival
 

This four-day marathon of piano recitals celebrates its 30th year in 2023!  Students of WSMTA teachers perform in this unique space for family and friends, and give the general public a "taste" of what we do.

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Students receive ribbons or trophies according to how many years they have participated in the event.

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Dates: January 12-15, 2023

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Location: Ridgedale (The open area in front of Macy’s – lower level), 12401 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka, MN

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