

Rochester Piano Teachers Guild, Inc.


2022-2023
September
September 7, Wednesday, 3:00 pm.
Registration deadline: Heddy Killian Empire State Competition (Virtual)
http://www.nysmta.org/heddy-kilian-empire-competition
September 8, Thursday
Application Deadline: Nazareth College Piano Competition (in-person). For more information visit www.naz.edu/school-music/experiential-learning/piano-competition/ or contact Dr. Jacob Ertl: jertl2@naz.edu
September 9, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting
Denton Cottier & Daniels
September 14, Wednesday, 3:00 pm
Application deadline: MTNA NY State Competition (Virtual) www.nysmta.org, under Upcoming Events, click on New York State MTNA Competition
September 15, Thursday
Registration deadline for NYSMTA 2022 State Conference
Application and details at: www.nysmta.org/conference-2022
September 16, Friday, 10:00 am
Piano Recital & Membership Meeting
Home of Barbara Noval, 43 Parker Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534.
Our featured artist this year is Matthew Figel, who is currently studying at the Eastman School of Music with Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers for a Doctoral degree. He will perform works by Bach, Scarlatti, Chopin and Currier. We will gather at 9:45 AM with the recital at 10:00 AM. A reception and members meeting will follow.
October
October 2, Sunday at Nazareth College School of Music
Nazareth College Piano Competition (in-person) www.naz.edu/school-music/experiential-learning/piano-competition/
October 5, Wednesday
Deadline for Fall Semester Scholarship Application
Application details and contact for Hwaen Ch'uqi on page 24
October 14, Friday, 10:00 am
RPTG Program at Pittsford Community Center - 35 Lincoln Ave. Pittsford, NY, 14534 - Activity Room 18
Program: Performance Preparation: Strategies for Ensuring Student Success On Stage presented by Beth Fischer & Tasha George-Hinnant. RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
October 14, Friday, 11:59 pm
NYSMTA The Heddy Killian Empire State Competition video upload deadline. http://www.nysmta.org/heddy-kilian-empire-competition
October 15, Saturday
Deadline for November Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
October 15, Saturday
Gold Cup Online Registration opens - Application on RPTG website: www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
October 15, Saturday
NYSMTA 2022 State Conference at Onondaga Community College www.nysmta.org/conference-2022
October 17, Monday
Deadline for October 29 Student Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info, contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
October 29, Saturday, 2:00 pm
Halloween Student Recital at Denton Cottier & Daniels
Costumes encouraged!
November
November 1, Tuesday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition applications.
Send to Jean Sandquist Watson. More information on pages 22-23
November 1, Tuesday
National Guild of Piano Teachers Audition estimates are due.
Contact: Wendy O'Brien (Henrickson) at brucelegacystudios@gmail.com
November 4, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting at Denton Cottier & Daniels
November 18, Friday, 10:00 am
Program & Membership Meeting at Denton Cottier & Daniels
Top 100 Teaching Tips and Tricks! (Well, maybe not quite 100) Part 2! presented by Brian Preston. RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
November 28, Monday
Deadline for December 10 Holiday Student Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info, contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
December
December 4, Sunday
Deadline for Gold Cup Festival online applications
Application on RPTG website: www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
December 10, Saturday
2 pm Student Holiday Recital at Valley Manor, 1570 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14610
December 15, Thursday
Deadline for January Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
December 15, Thursday
Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement Program.
Application at: https://nysmtadistrict12.wixsite.com/website
For more information contact Bonnie Choi: bchoi6@naz.edu
January
January 3, Tuesday
Deadline for January 15 Student Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info, contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
January 4, Wednesday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition program approval
January 6, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting, Piano & Organ Center
January 15, Sunday, 2:00 pm
Student Recital, Piano & Organ Center
January 17, Tuesday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition program changes
January 28, Saturday
Gold Cup Festival, Nazareth College School of Music
February
February 1, Wednesday
Deadline for February 11 High School Senior Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info, contact Beth Fischer beth@bethfischerpiano.com
February 4, Saturday
Gold Cup Festival Honors Recitals
1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm
Nazareth College, Linehan Chapel
February 5, Sunday
Deadline for Spring Semester Scholarship Application
February 11, Saturday
2:30 pm High School Senior Recital - Reception to follow
4:00 pm Program: Creating Inclusive Music Spaces presented by Megan Resig - Reception to follow. RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave.
February 15, Wednesday
Deadline for March Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
March
March 3, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting, location TBA
March 5, Sunday
Howard Hanson Auditions, Nazareth College School of Music
March 12, Sunday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
NYSMTA Student Achievement Technique Exam
Nazareth College, A87 & A88
March 19, Sunday, 7:30 pm
Howard Hanson Winners' Recital
Wilmot Hall, Nazareth College
March 25, Saturday
Deadline for American Composer Series Applications. Contact Teddy Carr: 585-264-0065, or theoonthego@rochester.rr.com
April
April 1, Saturday
Postmark Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement Theory Exam. Send to: Kym Schifino 19 Farm Field Lane, Pittsford, NY 14534
April 10, Monday
Voting on elected officers concludes
April 15, Saturday
American Composer Series – Valerie Roth Roubos
Nazareth College, Linehan Chapel. Contact Teddy Carr: 585-264-0065, or theoonthego@rochester.rr.com
April 15, Saturday
Deadline for May Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
April 21, Friday 10am
Program: “Musicians As Entrepreneurs”, presented by Josh Massicot. Piano & Organ Center. RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
April 24, Monday
Deadline for Student and Teacher May 7 Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info, contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
April 28-29, Friday-Saturday
NGPT Auditions (Dates requested, will be confirmed closer to event) Contact: Wendy O'Brien (Henrickson)
April 28, Friday
Postmark Deadline for Junior All-Star Piano Competition
For more information contact: Sheri Neilsen at (585) 747-9885 or sheri.neilsen@gmail.com
April 30, Sunday
Deadline to apply for Laura Heilbronner Scholarship. For more information contact Brian Preston. Further information on page 25
May
May 7, Sunday
1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm Student Recitals
4 pm RPTG Teacher Recital
Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street
May 18-20, Thursday-Saturday
NGPT Auditions (Dates requested, will be confirmed closer to event). Contact: Wendy O'Brien (Henrickson)
May 27, Saturday
NYSMTA Student Achievement Program Repertoire Exam
Nazareth College
June
June 2, Friday, 9:30 am
Board meeting, location TBA
June 3, Saturday
Junior All-Star Competition, Nazareth College Rehearsal Hall
June 4, Sunday
Junior All-Star Competition Winners' Recital
Nazareth College, Wilmot Recital Hall
June 10, Saturday, 6 pm
RPTG Potluck Dinner and Membership meeting
At the home of Diane & Linda Habeeb. 37 Arlington Dr., Pittsford. Guests welcome! RSVP to Diane by Friday, June 2
June 26-27, Monday-Tuesday
Piano Pedagogy Workshop – clinician TBA during the year.
Sponsored by RPTG, NYSMTA and Nazareth College School of Music at Nazareth College. Contact: Tasha George-Hinnant: tnghinnant@gmail.com
July
July 31, Monday
RPTG Membership Fees are due. Contact: Diane Habeeb: Diane@musiconthemove.com
August
August 15, Tuesday
Deadline for September Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com