The Local Associations provide an important networking resource for the independent music teacher by providing:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth including the development of teaching, communication and leadership skills.
• Opportunities to network with other music professionals in the community.
• Performance and educational experiences for our students.
• Opportunities to work within the community to promote awareness of the value of music education for all individuals.

To join a PMTA Local Association you must first join MTNA and PMTA. You can do so by visiting the MTNA website. For more information on a local association near you contact any of the Local Association Presidents listed below. If there is no Local Association near you, contact any PMTA officer or visit www.mtna.org for more information on how to establish a group in your community. We look forward to meeting you!

PMTA Local Association Matching Grant Program

Information is now available for the 2011-2012 PMTA Local Associations Matching Grant Program. Visit the Forms & Reference page to download guidelines and application. Deadline is July 25, 2012. Please contact Chair Gilya Hodos with any questions.

• Capital Area

  Boyd Cedel, President; 717-350-3754; bc22260@comcast.net
  http://cacofpmta.musicteachershelper.com

  Chapter Notes

  Meeting times are 9:30-11:30 AM and are held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lemoyne at 509 Hummel Ave.

  • Sept. 21: Wed, “Literature Favorites, Part 2–Pieces to ‘Save Our Students’” presented by Carolyn Houck and Barbara Leidich.
  • Oct. 19: Wed, “Inspiring Your Students” presented by Barbara Kellert, Washington D.C., teacher and concert pianist.
  • Oct. 23: Sun, “Fall Honors Recital” 2 PM at Allison United Methodist Church, 99 Mooreland Ave. in Carlisle.
  • Nov. 16: Wed, “A Guide For Developing Musical Intuition with Studio Scheduling Ideas” presented by Dorinne Bilger, Reading, PA, teacher and National Guild Adjudicator.
  • Dec. 7: Wed, “Annual Christmas Party” at the home of Polly Smith, 1711 Charles Street, New Cumberland.

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• Central Pennsylvania

  Wendy Bachman, President; 814-466-4844; wendybachman@hotmail.com
  www.cpmta.org

  Chapter Notes

  No notes at this time.

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• Erie

  Sr. Mary Daniel Meahl, President; 814-899-0614 x44; mardmea@hotmail.com

  Chapter Notes

  No notes at this time.

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• Greater Pittsburgh

  Lee Kikuchi, President; 412-343-7432; lwkikuchi@aol.com
  www.gpcpmta.org

  Chapter Notes

  • Mar. 17: Streator/Smith Competition. Deadline for application is Feb. 24. Contact-Christine Lewis, 724-774-5969. Mar. 21: 10:00 AM “Music, The Brain and the iGeneration: Teaching the Acoustic in a Digital Age.” Andrea McAllister, presenter. Location-Christ Church Grove Farm, Sewickley. Co-sponsored with PPTA. Contact-Deb Busche 724-941-6064.
  • Apr. 1: Honors Recital, 3:00 PM featuring the competition winners. Location-Steinway Gallery of Pittsburgh, 445 S. Main St., Pittsburgh. Contact-Elizabeth Burnett, elizburnett@aol.com.
  • Apr. 25: 10:00 am Book Review: ‘Talent is Overrated’ by Geoff Colvin. Location-Trombino Galleria, Mt. Lebanon. Group discussion led by JoAnn Wagtaff. Contact-Deb Busche 724-941-6064.
  • May 20: Honors Recital, 3:00 PM. Location-Steinway Gallery of Pittsburgh, 445 S. Main St., Pittsburgh. Contact-Elizabeth Burnett,elizburnett@aol.com.
  • May 30: Organizational meeting, social and potluck luncheon. Location-home of Ellen Johnson. Contact Ellen Johnson 412-343-7432.

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• Indiana

  Inactive

  Chapter Notes

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• Lancaster

  Carolyn North, President; 717-626-1373; rnorth@dejazzd.com

  www.lancastermusicteachers.org

  Chapter Notes

  For additional information about Lancaster MTA activities, visit our website.

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• Lehigh Valley

  Linda Perron, President; 610-421-8072; bperron@rcn.com

  www.lvpmta.org

  Chapter Notes

  For additional information about Lehigh Valley MTA activities, visit our website.

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• Main Line

  Kathleen Panek, President; 610-328-9043; kpanek@comcast.net

  www.mlmta.com

  Chapter Notes

  • Mar.10: Constance Murray Piano Festival, West Chester University.
  • Mar.13, 9:30am: Lecture by Dr. William Carr, “Teaching Music Theory and Ear Training, St. Peter’s Church, Great Valley. Visit website for more info.
  • Apr.15, 2:30 and 4:00 pm: “From the Top” – MLMTA student recital at Immaculata University. Submissions by Apr 6. Chair Marjorie Majka, 610-363-7165.
  • Apr.22, 1:00-4:00pm: Lecture and Student Master Class by Rosita Mang, “Practicing With the Brain: A Path to Performance Success” and “Five Ingredients to Cook Up An Amazing Technique.” Jacob’s Music, Willow Grove. Submissions for Master Class consideration to Deborah Rodgers by Mar.14. Questions – 610-436-5526.
  • May 1, 10:00 am: Teachers’ Recital and Covered Dish Luncheon at home of Ori Steinberg. Contact Annette Freeze 610-286-6617.

For additional information about Main Line MTA activities, visit our website.

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• Millennium

  Yvonne Alling, President; 570-489-2991; yalling@comcast.net

  Chapter Notes

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• Northern Delaware Valley

  Carol Bonnet, President; 215-646-2713; subon@comcast.net

  Chapter Notes

  • Feb.29, 9:30-12:00: Ingrid Clarfield-”The Road to Chopin: From Method Books to First Chopin Pieces,” Jacob’s Music in Willow Grove. Contact Marilyn Granahan at octave21@verizon.net.
  • Mar.14, 9:30-12:00: Board Meeting at Jacob’s Music in Willow Grove. Contact Carol Bonnet at subon@comcast.net.
  • Mar.18, 2:00-4:00: Olga Bondarchuk-Huque-”Shall We Dance?” at Jacobs Music in Willow Grove. Contact Olga Bondarchuk-Huque at oltazee@comcast.net.
  • Apr.22, 1:00-5:00: Rosita Kerr-Mang: Lecture and Master Class on practicing -”How to Guide Your Students” at Jacob’s Music in Willow Grove. Contact Marilyn Granahan at octave21@verizon.net
  • May 6, 10:00-12:00: Salon Musicale hosted by Francine Granahan Christy. Contact Marilyn Granahan at octave21@verizon.net
  • May 6, 2:00-4:00: Student Recital at Jacobs Music in Willow Grove. Contact Kit Ravenscroft at kitravenscroft@verizon.net

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• Northeast

  Daniel DeMelfi, President; 570-455-2728; danesme@ptd.net

  http://nepmta.org

  Chapter Notes

  No notes at this time.

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• Philadelphia

  Francine Christy, Co-President; 610-971-1563; piano_fran@yahoo.com
  Joanne Kirchner, Co-President; 215-402-9116; kirchner@temple.edu

  www.philamusicteachers.org

  Chapter Notes

  • Feb.26, 2:00pm: Members fundraiser recital, Jacobs Music in Philadelphia.
  • Mar.4: Spring Festival, Rock Hall/Temple University. Students perform two memorized and contrasting pieces and take a theory test.
  • Apr.22, 1:00-4:00pm: Lecture/Master Class, Jacobs Music in Willow Grove. This event co-sponsored by Main Line, Philadelphia and Northern Delaware Valley Local Associations.
  • May 4: Salon Musicale to be held at the studio of Francine Christy. This is an opportunity for members to perform. Members of the Philadelphia and the Northern Delaware Valley Chapter will participate.
  • May 17, 10:00 am: Lecture by Dr. Jacques Voois, “A Healthy Body: A Top Priority in the Art and Craft of Music Making; Jacobs Music, Philadelphia.

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• Reading

  Millie Eben, President; 610-370-2831; info@musicforlifeberks.com

  www.readingmusicteachers.org

  Chapter Notes

  • Mar. 17: Spring Adjudication Festival, Albright College.
  • Mar. 18: Spring Festival Honors Recital, Albright College.
  • Mar. 25: Adult Student “Musicale Salon.”
  • Apr. 21: Dr. Vincent Craig, Lecture/recital on the Bach Sinfonias. Followed by student masterclass. Albright College.
  • Apr. 22: College Scholarship Auditions.
  • May 5: “Pedals, Pipes and Pizza” sponsored by Reading AGO St. John’s Lutheran Church.
  • May 18: General meeting/workshop, “The music of India.” Trinity Lutheran Church, 6th&Washington, Reading. Workshop starts 10:00 am. Breakfast buffet $10. Visit website for more info.

  For additional information about Reading MTA activities, visit our website.

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• Slippery Rock

  Nanette Solomon, President; 412-652-9968; nanette.solomon@sru.edu

  Chapter Notes

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• Westmoreland

  Matthew Klumpp, President; 610-331-5954; mkd258@aol.com

  www.westmorelandmusicteachers.org

  Chapter Notes

  No notes at this time.

  For further information contact John V. Kulik, NCTM at jvkpiano@windstream.net.

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• Williamsport

  Jane Landon, President; 570-433-3476

  Chapter Notes

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• York

  Warren Magid, President; 717-741-0051; wmagid@ymtaonline.org

  www.ymtaonline.org

  Chapter Notes

  For additional information about York MTA activities, visit our website.

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