The Toledo Piano Teachers Association was established in Toledo, Ohio, in 1917. Our vibrant group of piano and organ instructors provides regular meetings, educational programs, networking, referral opportunities, and fellowship to its members.
2011-2012 Event Program
Please note:
Executive Board Meeting starts at:9:10 a.m.Time changes will be announced
General Membership Business Meeting starts at:10:00 a.m.and/or noted in this website.
Program starts at:10:30 a.m.
*Artist Masterclasses and Recitals are sponsored by Ms. Dorothy MacKenzie Price, The University of Toledo, and the Toledo Piano Teachers Association.
Fall 2011
September 13 Tuesday10:00 a.m.Scrambler Marie's, Central Avenue, Toledo. Brunch: Order from the menu
Program: Karen Tank, Program Chair: Overview of upcoming programs
Members: Share your favorite TPTA story
*October 1 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Masterclass with Clinician Jerome Rose, Mannes College
*October 2Sunday 3:00 p.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Recital by Jerome Rose of Mannes College, Piano
October 11 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo
Program: Karen Tank: "Teaching the Standard Piano Repertoire"
November 8 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo
Program: Bonnie Rowe: "Teaching the Music of Beethoven"
*November 12 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Masterclass with Clinician William Wellborn, San Francisco Conservatory
*November 13 Sunday 3:00 p.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Recital by William Wellborn, San Francisco Conservatory
November 20 Sunday 3:00 p.m. Great Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art.
Performance by Bezonian Piano Trio.
Michael Boyd (piano), Merwin Siu (violin), Damon Coleman (cello).
DecemberHoliday Break
Winter-Spring 2012
January 10 Tuesday10:00 a.m. St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo
Program: Elizabeth Nonnenmacher: "Teaching the Music of Chopin"
*February 11 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Masterclass with Clinician Peter Amstutz, West Virginia University
*February 12 Sunday 3:00 p.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Recital by Peter Amstutz, West Virginia University
February 14 Tuesday10:00 a.m.St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo
Program: Barbara Foote: "Teaching the Music of Debussy"
February 25 Saturday 9:00 a.m.Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
- 6:00 p.m.OMTA Lucas County Music Festival
March 13Tuesday10:00 a.m.Small group meetings in members' homes: Location and topics to be announced
Contact President Vivienne Sommerfield for information
March 18Sunday 3:00 p.m.Great Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art
Michael Boyd performs piano music of Bach, Chopin, and Ravel
*March 31 Saturday10:00 a.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Masterclass with Clinician Christopher Harding, University of Michigan
*April 1 Sunday 3:00 p.m. Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, University of Toledo
Artist Recital by Christopher Harding, University of Michigan
April 10 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo
Program: Sandy and Susan Craig: "Music of Selected Women Composers"
May 8 Tuesday 10:00 a.m.The Manor House, Wildwood Metro Park, Central Avenue, Toledo
Program: Concert of Piano Pieces followed by Salad Buffet Luncheon
