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
Studio Reset: Outdoor Edition
A pop up event for MaineMTA members
When
June 5, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Where
Moose Point State Park
310 W Main Street
Searsport, ME 04974
Join Amy Irish for a picnic lunch by the ocean to reflect on the school year, share successes and challenges, and exchange ideas for the year ahead. Email Amy at info@mainemta.org if you would like to join.
Callie Brennan & Laura Kargul in Concert
A performance by a MaineMTA member
When
June 6, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Doors at 6:30 pm)
Where
Meetinghouse Arts
40 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
Violinist Callie Brennan and pianist Laura Kargul made their duo debut in 2025 by carrying on the tradition of the annual Valentine’s Day Concert, a popular Maine event introduced and established over a decade ago by the Lantz-Kargul Duo.
Callie, a former student of Ronald Lantz, also recently filled the Portland String Quartet position vacated by his retirement in 2022.
Their Meetinghouse program will feature Brahms' Sonata No. 1 in G Major, a work infused with tender romance, written to comfort his beloved Clara Schumann as she was caring for her youngest son Felix on his deathbed. Also on the program: Debussy's "Clair de lune" and songs by Liszt and Fauré. The duo's versatility will be highlighted by the "Graceful Ghost Rag" by William Bolcom, a Piazzolla tango, and a George Shearing jazz arrangement of "Over the Rainbow."
Go here to for more information and to purchase tickets.
Student Performance at Dirigo Pines
A MaineMTA member studio performance
When
June 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Where
Dirigo Pines
9 Alumni Drive
Orono, ME 04473
Students from Amy Irish Piano Studio will perform for the residents of Dirigo Pines as part of their preparation for the upcoming studio recital. This community performance provides students with a valuable opportunity to share their music while bringing live piano performances to local residents.
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.
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.