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
Piano Masterclass Lab
A local chapter event for teachers
When
February 6, 2026 from 9:00 am to noon-ish
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​Where
Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast
37 Miller Street
Belfast, ME 04915
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The Penobscot Valley Music Teachers Association is excited to bring back an activity we tried a few years ago that many found both helpful and inspiring: a Piano Masterclass Lab. Rather than a traditional masterclass, this format focuses on pedagogy and collaborative teaching.
We will work with four students of varying ages, levels, and abilities, representing the types of students we most commonly encounter in our studios. PVMTA members will work in tandem to discuss observations, share strategies, and explore teaching approaches for each student. The emphasis will be less on performance and more on the pedagogical conversation surrounding each player.
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While it’s not quite the same as being a fly on the wall in another teacher’s studio, we hope this format will offer practical, applicable ideas you can take directly into your own teaching. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow teachers in a spirit of support and camaraderie.
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For more details and the schedule, click here
Piano Monster Festival
A statewide event for students
When
March 14, 2026
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​Where
Orion Performing Arts Center
66 Republic Avenue
Topsham, ME 04086​
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Schedule
8:30 am to 3:30 pm - Rehearsals
3:45 to 4:30 pm - Dress Rehearsal
​5:00 pm - Concert​
​Eligibility & Cost
​​For students from 5th grade to adults.​​​ The fee is $35.00 per student.
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Registration
​Registration is open now and closes on ​November 14, 2025. ​​​​
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A piano monster festival is a piano ensemble performance given by pairs of performers playing piano four and eight hand repertoire simultaneously on multiple pianos. The performance takes place on stage and is led by a conductor.
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For more details and to register, visit the Piano Monster Festival page.