Rochester Piano Teachers Guild, Inc.
2024-2025
September
September 6, Friday
Deadline to submit Lightning Talk Proposals for NY State Conference 2024. Application and details at:
https://nysmta.org/state-conference-2024/
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September 6, Friday
Application Deadline: 2024 Nazareth University Piano Competition. For more information visit https://www2.naz.edu/school-music/experiential-learning/piano-competition or contact Dr. Jacob Ertl: jertl2@naz.edu
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September 11, Wednesday
Application deadline: NYSMTA State Competition (Virtual) https://nysmta.org/competitions/ (Video submission deadline: Friday, October 11)
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September 13, Friday, 10 am
RPTG Board meeting at the home of Teddy Carr
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September 20, Friday, Gather at 9:45 am
Piano Recital & Membership Meeting at the home of Barbara Noval, 43 Parker Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534. Our featured artist this year is Hanxiao Lai, who is currently pursuing her DMA in piano performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music and is a student of Prof. Alan Chow. A reception and membership meeting will follow the recital.
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September 29, Sunday
Nazareth University Piano Competition. For more information contact Dr. Jacob Ertl: jerl2@nax.edu
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October
October 5, Saturday
Deadline for Fall Semester Scholarship Application
Application details and contact for Hwaen Ch'uqi on page 25.
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October 11, Friday
Registration and video upload deadline: NYSMTA The Heddy Killian Empire State Competition (Virtual) For more information: http://www.nysmta.org/heddy-kilian-empire-competition
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October 11, Friday
Deadline for October 26 Student Recital Applications.
Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more information contact: Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
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October 15, Tuesday
Deadline for November Duet Newsletter.
Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
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October 18, Friday, 10:00 am
RPTG Program Topic: “Say YES! To Less Stress!” presented by Paula Bobb at Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave. Pittsford, NY 14534 - Activity Room 18
RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
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October 19, Saturday
Gold Cup online registration opens - Application on RPTG website:
www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
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October 19, Saturday
NYSMTA 2024 State Conference at Ithaca College School of Music,
Ithaca, NY https://nysmta.org/state-conference-2024
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October 26, Saturday, 2:00 pm
Halloween Student Recital
Legacy at Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Dr., Rochester, NY 14610 Costumes encouraged!
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November
November 1, Friday, 10 am
RPTG Board meeting at the home of Mary Jane Jones
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November 1, Friday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition applications.
Send to Beth Fischer. More information on pages 23-24.
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November 1, Friday
National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions – to participate in Spring 2025 Auditions you must contact: Wendy O'Brien at brucelegacystudios@gmail.com
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November 15, Friday, 10:00 am
Program & Membership Meeting at the home of
Tasha George-Hinnant - 67 Shepard St., Rochester, NY 14620
“Looks Hard, Plays Easy” Calling all teachers: bring your favorite “student saver” piece to share. Membership meeting to follow.
RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
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December
December 2, Monday
Deadline for December 14th Holiday Student Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more information contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
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December 8, Sunday
Deadline to submit Gold Cup Festival applications
Application on RPTG website: www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
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December 14, Saturday
1:30 & 3:00 pm Student Holiday Recitals at Resurrection
Lutheran Church, 3736 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester, NY 14617
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December 15, Friday
Deadline for January Duet Newsletter.
Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
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January
January 8, Wednesday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition program approval.
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January 10, Friday, 10 am
RPTG Board meeting at the home of Beth Fischer
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January 15, Wednesday
Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement full or partial program.
Application at: https://nysmtadistrict12.wixsite.com/website
For more information contact Bonnie Choi: bchoi6@naz.edu
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January 17, Friday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition program changes
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January 25, Saturday
Gold Cup Festival, Nazareth University School of Music
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February
February 1, Saturday
Gold Cup Festival Honors Recitals 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm - Nazareth University, Linehan Chapel
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February 5, Wednesday
Deadline for Spring Semester Scholarship Application Application details and contact for Hwaen Ch'uqi on page 25.
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February 15, Saturday
Deadline for topics/pieces you would like Brian Preston to address at the February 28th program. Email Brian at bmp@rochester.rr.com
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​February 15, Thursday
Deadline for March Duet Newsletter.
Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
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February 28, Friday 10 am
Program: Q & A with Brian Preston: Let's discuss your piano teaching questions or talk about specific pieces for which you want more input.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 28 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford,
NY 14534. RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
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March
March 7, Friday, 10 am
RPTG Board meeting at the home of Kathy Whitlock
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March 8, Saturday
Deadline for American Composer Series Applications. Contact
Teddy Carr: 585-264-0065, or teddycarr55@yahoo.com
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March 9, Sunday
Howard Hanson Auditions, Nazareth University School of Music
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March 15, Saturday
NYSMTA District 12 Student Achievement Program.
Technique Exam (in-person/zoom) Nazareth University
For more information contact Bonnie Choi: bchoi6@naz.edu
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March 15 Saturday
Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement Program
Repertoire only. Application at: https://nysmtadistrict12.wixsite.com/website
For more information contact Bonnie Choi: bchoi6@naz.edu
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March 23, Sunday, 7:00 pm
Howard Hanson Winners' Recital - Wilmot Hall, Nazareth University School of Music.
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March 24, Monday
Deadline for H.S. Seniors, Student and Teacher April 6th recital applications. Applications at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
For more information contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
March 29, Saturday
American Composer Series 2025 - Visiting Composer Catherine Rollin
Nazareth University, Linehan Chapel. For more information
Contact Teddy Carr: 585-264-0065, or teddycarr55@yahoo.com
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April
NGPT Auditions. For more information contact: Wendy O'Brien at brucelegacystudios@gmail.com
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April 1, Tuesday
Postmark Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement
Theory Exam. Send to: Kym Schifino, 19 Farm Field Lane, Pittsford, NY 14534
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April 6, Sunday
Student and High School Senior Recitals
RPTG Teacher Recital
Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY 14607
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April 15, Tuesday
Deadline for May Duet Newsletter.
Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
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April 27, Sunday
Postmark Deadline for Junior All-Star Piano Competition
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April 30, Wednesday
Deadline to apply for Laura Heilbronner Scholarship. For more information contact Brian Preston. Further information on page 26.
May
May 16, Friday, 11 am
Program: Alexander Technique and Body Mapping presented by Katie Fittipaldi. Location to be announced. Lunch to follow. RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
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May 18, Sunday
NYSMTA Student Achievement Program Repertoire Exam
(in-person/zoom/video) Nazareth University
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May 31, Saturday
Junior All-Star Competition, Nazareth University
School of Music Rehearsal Hall
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June
June 1, Sunday, 3 pm
Junior All-Star Competition Winners' Recital
Nazareth University School of Music Wilmot Recital Hall
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June 6, Friday, 10 am
Board meeting at the home of Jeanne Strong
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June 21, Saturday, 6 pm
RPTG Potluck Dinner and Membership meeting at the home of Sarah Rhee-Tirre, 3 Chillon Court, Fairport, NY 14450. RSVP to Sarah by June 15.
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June 23-24, Monday - Tuesday
Piano Pedagogy Workshop – clinician TBA during the year.
Sponsored by RPTG, NYSMTA and Nazareth University School of
Music. Contact: Tasha George-Hinnant: tnghinnant@gmail.com
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July
July 31, Thursday
RPTG Membership Fees are due. Contact: Diane Habeeb: Diane@musiconthemove.com
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August
August 15, Friday
Deadline for September Duet Newsletter.
Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com