Maine Music Teachers Association
Upcoming Events
Attention MaineMTA Members! We want to help promote events that involve MaineMTA members and/or their students. Email the details of your event to Alan Kissack and he will post them on this page
Amy Irish Piano Studio End-of-Year Recitals
A MaineMTA member studio performance
When
June 13, 2026 at 10:00 am and 11:00 am
Where
Church of Universal Fellowship
82 Main Street
Orono, ME 04473
Join us for the Amy Irish Piano Studio End-of-Year Recitals.
The 10:00 am recital will feature younger students in an interactive and engaging performance experience designed for families and friends.
The 11:00 am recital will showcase older students and adult pianists in a traditional recital format, celebrating their musical accomplishments throughout the year.
Family, friends, and community members are welcome to attend.
Jacqui’s Music Studio Summer Piano Camp
Student programs offered by MaineMTA Members
When
June 22 - 26, 2026
August 17 - 21, 2026
August 24 - 28, 2026
Where
Tuttle Road Church
52 Tuttle Road
Cumberland, ME 04021
Jacqui's Music Studio Summer Piano Camp is a fun, immersive week of music for students of all experience levels! Campers enjoy piano instruction, singing, music games, creative activities, and collaborative learning led by experienced teachers.
The week ends with a special performance showcasing each student’s growth and accomplishments. A perfect mix of learning, creativity, and summer fun!
For ages 6-17. The cost is $425.00 per week.
Go here to register online. For more information click here.
MTNA Fall Gatheering
A statewide event for members and non-members
When
November 6, 2026
Where
Crewe Center for the Arts
111 Bedford Street
Portland, ME 04103
Schedule
9:30 to 10:00 am – Arrival and Check-In
10:00 to 1:00 am – Member Micro-Presentations
MaineMTA members will present on a pedagogy topic for 5–10 minutes each. These brief presentations will focus on practical teaching strategies, resources, and ideas that colleagues can immediately incorporate into their studios and classrooms.
11:00 to 1:30 am – Breakout Discussions
Participants will divide into groups of college faculty, experienced independent teachers, and young professionals to discuss topics and challenges unique to their teaching environments.
11:30 am to 12:00 pm – Group Discussion and Sharing
12:00 to 1:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 to 3:00 pm – Masterclass with Duo-Pianists Jessica Chow Shinn and Michael Shinn
Visit the the Fall Gathering page for more information.
Pine Tree Music Competition and Evaluations
A statewide event for students
When
May 1, 2027
Where
Crewe Center for the Arts
111 Bedford Street
Portland, ME 04103
The Pine Tree Music Competition is a biennial event organized for piano and string students in Maine. It is a state level event that is designed to encourage Maine music students to work toward their highest potential by recognizing and rewarding their excellence in musical performance.
It includes a non-competitive Evaluation Program for students who want to work toward a goal, but who may not be ready or willing to participate in a competition.
Visit the Pine Tree Music Competition page for more information and details.