Maine Music Teachers Association
Southern Maine Music Teachers Association
The Southern Maine Music Teachers Association (SMMTA) includes about a dozen studios, with our students coming from Bath to Biddeford and everywhere in between. Our goals are to support independent music teachers and to provide opportunities for our students to grow.
Teacher support and enrichment takes place through casual “Coffee and Connect” conversations and through more formal events for teacher growth twice a year. An evaluations recital and an outdoor spring musical celebration are among our annual opportunities for students.
Are you a member of MaineMTA who lives in southern Maine but has not yet joined the SMMTA? Please join us! Contact Liz at lizmanduca@gmail.com or Alice at alicejpeterson@yahoo.com for more information. Non-members are invited to visit once before joining.
Meeting & Events Schedule
Teacher Connect
When: November 16, 2024 at 9:30 am
Where: Proper Cup
500 Forest Avenue
What: Portland, ME 04101
We will discuss how our group can best benefit teachers and their studios. We will also talk about challenges within our studios. if you have non-members friends that teach private lessons, please invite them to attend. This will give them a chance to lean more about MaineMTA and becoming a member.
Evaluations Recital
When: March 2025 (Exact date to be determined)
Where: To be determined
Outdoor Music Celebration
When: June 2025 (Exact date to be determined)
Where: Fort Allen Park in Portland, ME
What: Students of SMMTA members sign up to perform oceanside under the gazebo at Fort Allen Park. Audience members bring lawn chairs and enjoy the outside spring air while being serenaded by students performing a variety of solo and duet music.
Officers 2023 - 2025
President: Jacqui Savage
VP of Programs: Alice Peterson
Secretary: Delaney Clifford
Treasurer: Elizabeth Manduca