May
16
9:00 AM09:00

General Meeting

The Right Brain's Role in Music Learning

Although the idea that some people are right-brained and others are left-brained is a myth through and through, new findings from neuroscience clarify how each hemisphere of the brain influences thought, action and learning. In this interactive session, we will dive into the world of the right brain to explore the research surrounding holistic and contextualized thinking and what this means for us as musicians and educators.

Presenter: Katie O’Rourke, NCTM

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Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00

MAP Info Session with Jason Kuo

MAP Information Session via Zoom is Available for Teachers  on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 10 AM- 11 AM.  WSMTA MAP Chair Jason Kuo will be available to answer any questions teachers may have about Music Artistry Program, including how to register and prepare students.


Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87283641029?pwd=vRGH1eu6FAZaSoKQmyNb8WafsaekqI.1

Meeting ID: 872 8364 1029

Passcode: 923742

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Nov
15
9:00 AM09:00

General Meeting ONLINE


Practice Lessons: What I Learned from Listening

It’s every teacher’s dream: students who listen, who care, who translate their lessons into thoughtful, effective practice. That’s the dream: what’s the reality? What actually happens in the practice room? Do we really want to know? Will knowing change anything for the better? A candid report on my year of Practice Lessons—monthly visits into my students’ private piano life. Through brief lesson videos, frank student feedback and my own analysis of the experience, I hope to shed some light on the process and perhaps even toss a little optimism into the mix.

Presenter: Nancy O’Neill Breth

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Jul
27
10:00 AM10:00

Bach to the Future

  • Roosevelt Light Rail station AND Beacon Hill Light Rail station (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SMTA is thrilled to add Bach to the Future to its lineup for the 2023-2024 season!

Performances will be held at both the Roosevelt Light Rail station AND the Beacon Hill Light Rail station, all day from 10AM-6PM.

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Jun
30
to Jul 1

National Certification Grant application deadline

Encouraging and supporting SMTA teachers in obtaining their National Certification is a priority for SMTA. For this reason, SMTA offers five $100 grants to teachers who complete their Certification during the fiscal year. In addition, WSMTA offers $100 grants once they apply for Certification, so the entire process ends up costing successful applicants nothing but their time. Contact Chair for more details or to apply.

Caroline Allen Certification Grant

WSMTA will reimburse one-half of the certification application fee for WSMTA members who successfully apply for MTNA Certification. Documentation that the member has applied and paid MTNA must be submitted to the WSMTA Certification Chair. Requests for grants must be made prior to receiving NCTM designation.

Contact the SMTA office for more information.

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Jun
14
6:00 PM18:00
Social event

End of the Year Celebration! DATE CHANGE

End-of-year celebration! Let’s get together and celebrate spring and the closing of another school year and SMTA season. SMTA members and guests welcome.

Location: Josie Z’s home, look for the address in your Yearbook or in a flyer coming to your email inbox soon

This event will be from 6pm until late, so come when you can!


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