Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

of the

Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association (PMTA)

Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of PMTA
an affiliate of MTNA
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Monthly Newsletter

Upcoming General Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 ………………………………………………….10:00 a.m.

 

                                     

Beyond Words: Toys and Tools for Developing Whole-Body Awareness at the Keyboard

 

 Presentation by Jacqueline Herbein

Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickley

 

Tubes and ribbons, tennis balls and fans, bobble heads and puppy dog paws, penguins and dragons...these are just a few of the toys and images we work with to explore alignment, balance, suppleness and freedom at the piano.  Based on Alexander Technique principles, the session is interactive to allow teachers toe opportunity to experience new sensations. 

 

Honored with the 2005 Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year award, Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM is known for her creative approach in unraveling technical problems at the piano.  Jackie, a PPTA and PMTA member, regularly presents workshops to teacher organizations and university pedagogy classes across the country.          

           

Mark Your Calendars!

 Chapter Deadlines & Events:

 Sun, Nov. 16 3:00 p.m.

Renaissance & Baroque

Society of Pittsburgh

presents Richard Eggar

 “Bach’s Well Tempered Clavier”

http://www.rbsp.org/08-09c3.aspx

 

Tues, Nov. 18 7:30 p.m.

Lang Lang Piano Recital

Heinz Hall

412-392-4900 for tickets

www.pittsburghsymphony.org

 

Sat, Nov. 22 7:30 p.m.

Steinway D Concert Grand Piano

USC High School Theatre

More info: Sue Garnhart

 

Wed, Nov. 26

Deadline:

Honors Recital Participants

Contact Jeff Harris

jeffpian@aol.com


Chapter News

Please welcome new member:

 

Mimi Priano 

1932 Stoltz Road

South Park, PA 15129
Phone 412 831 2265

 

Chairperson Needed for Yearbook Ads:

 

Please contact Ellen Johnson if you would like to contribute your time in this position.

 

DVD’s Available from Chapter Library

 

Our chapter has purchased a set of DVD’s on “Recreational Music Making.”  Please contact Candy Hutchins at candyjh@comcast.net if you would like to borrow this set.  For more info go to:

http://www.pianonet.com/

 

Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of PMTA
an affiliate of MTNA
Pittsburgh, PA
United States