Rochester Piano Teachers Guild, Inc.
2023-2024
September
September 6, Wednesday, 3:00 pm.
Registration deadline: Heddy Killian Empire State Competition
(Virtual) http://www.nysmta.org/heddy-kilian-empire-competition
September 8, Friday
Application Deadline: 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
September 8, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting, at the home of Teddy Carr
September 10, Sunday
Deadline to submit Lightning Talk Proposal for NY State Virtual
Symposium. Application and details at:
https://www.nysmta.org/call-for-proposals-2023
September 13, 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, Friday, 9:45 am
Piano Recital & Membership Meeting
Home of Barbara Noval, 43 Parker Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534.
Our featured artist this year is Veniamin Blokh, a DMA full
scholarship student of Alan Chow at Eastman. He earned a
Bachelor’s degree with honors from the prestigious St. Petersburg
Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in 2017. A reception
and members meeting will follow the recital.
October
October 1, Sunday at Nazareth University School of Music
Nazareth University Piano Competition
October 5, Thursday
Deadline for Fall Semester Scholarship Application
Application details and contact for Hwaen Ch'uqi on page 24.
October 13, Friday, 10:00 am
RPTG Program at Pittsford Community Center - 35 Lincoln Ave.
Pittsford, NY, 14534 - Activity Room 18
Topic: Who's on Your Program? presented by Sarah Barford. RSVP
to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
October 13, Friday, 11:59 pm
NYSMTA The Heddy Killian Empire State Competition video upload deadline. http://www.nysmta.org/heddy-kilian-empire-competition
October 14, Saturday
Gold Cup Online Registration opens - Application on RPTG website: www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
October 14, Saturday
NYSMTA 2023 Virtual Symposium. www.nysmta.org
October 15, Sunday
Deadline for November Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
October 16, Monday
Deadline for October 28 Student Recital Applications. Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info, contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
October 28, Saturday, 2:00 pm
Halloween Student Recital at Legacy at Clover Blossom, 100
McAuley Dr., 14610
Costumes encouraged!
November
November 1, Wednesday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition applications.
Send to Jean Sandquist Watson. More information on pages 22-24.
November 1, Wednesday
National Guild of Piano Teachers Audition estimates are due.
Contact: Wendy O'Brien at brucelegacystudios@gmail.com
November 3, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting at the home of Kathy Whitlock
November 17, Friday, 10:00 am
Program & Membership Meeting at Eastman Ciminelli Formal
Lounge, ESM Student Living Center, 100 Gibbs St.
Music and the Brain, presented by Elinor Freer. Membership meeting to follow.
RSVP to Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
November 27, Monday
Deadline for December 9 Holiday Student Recital Applications.
Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info,
contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
December
December 9, Saturday
1:30 & 3:00 pm Student Holiday Recitals at Resurrection
Lutheran Church, 3736 St. Paul Blvd., 14617
December 10, Sunday
Deadline to submit Gold Cup Festival applications
Application on RPTG website: www.rochesterpianoteachers.org
December 15, Friday
Deadline for January Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to
Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
January
January 5, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting, Pittsford Community Center - 35 Lincoln Ave.
January 8, Monday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition program approval.
January 15, Monday
Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement Program, full
program or Repertoire and Technique or Repertoire and Theory).
Application at: https://nysmtadistrict12.wixsite.com/website
For more information contact Bonnie Choi: bchoi6@naz.edu
January 17, Wednesday
Deadline for Howard Hanson Audition program changes
January 27, Saturday
Gold Cup Festival, Nazareth University School of Music
February
February 1, Thursday
Deadline for February 10 Student Recital & High School Senior Recital Applications.
Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org.
For more info, contact Beth Fischer beth@bethfischerpiano.com
February 3, Saturday
Gold Cup Festival Honors Recitals
1:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm
Nazareth University, Linehan Chapel
February 5, Monday
Deadline for Spring Semester Scholarship Application
Application details and contact for Hwaen Ch'uqi on page 24.
February 10, Saturday
1:30 pm Student Recital
3:00 pm High School Senior Recital - Reception to follow
Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave.
February 15, Thursday
Deadline for March Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to
Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
March
March 1, Friday, 9:30 am
RPTG Board meeting, Piano & Organ Center, 3450 Winton Place
March 3, Sunday
Howard Hanson Auditions, Nazareth Univesity School of Music
March 15, Friday
Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement Program.
(Repertoire only). Application at: https://nysmtadistrict12.wixsite.com/website
For more information contact Bonnie Choi: bchoi6@naz.edu
March 16, Saturday
NYSMTA Student Achievement Technique Exam
Nazareth University School of Music
March 17, Sunday, 7:00 pm
Howard Hanson Winners' Recital
Wilmot Hall, Nazareth University
March 22, Friday 10am
Program: Finding the Groove: Brazilian Piano Repertoire,
presented by Anna Ahlquist, at Piano & Organ Center,
3450 Winton Place. RSVP to Sarah Barford:
March 25, Monday
Deadline for American Composer Series Applications. Contact
Teddy Carr: 585-264-0065, or theoonthego@rochester.rr.com
April
April 1, Monday
Postmark Deadline for NYSMTA Student Achievement
Theory Exam. Send to: Kym Schifino, 19 Farm Field Lane,
Pittsford, NY 14534
April 15, Monday
Deadline for May Duet Newsletter. Email submissions to
Elier Suarez: elier@elier.com
April 20, Saturday
American Composer Series – Melody Bober
Nazareth University, Linehan Chapel. Contact Teddy Carr:
585-264-0065, or theoonthego@rochester.rr.com, or see page 21.
April 22, Monday
Deadline for Student and Teacher May 5 Recital Applications.
Application at www.rochesterpianoteachers.org. For more info,
contact Beth Fischer: beth@bethfischerpiano.com
April 26-27, Friday-Saturday
NGPT Auditions (Dates requested and subject to change,
will be confirmed closer to event) Contact: Wendy O'Brien
April 28, Sunday
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, Tuesday
Deadline to apply for Laura Heilbronner Scholarship. For more
information contact Brian Preston. Further information on page 25.
May
May 5, Sunday
1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm Student Recitals
4 pm RPTG Teacher Recital
Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street
May 10, Friday
Program: The Benefits of Standardized Studio Practices, presented
by Tasha George-Hinnant. Jeremiah's Tavern, 2164 Fairport Nine
Mile Point Rd, Fairport, NY 14450. Lunch to follow. RSVP to
Sarah Barford: Barfordpiano@gmail.com
May 19, Sunday
NYSMTA Student Achievement Program Repertoire Exam
Nazareth University
May 24-25, Thursday-Saturday
NGPT Auditions (Dates requested and subject to change, will be
confirmed closer to event). Contact: Wendy O'Brien
June
June 1, Saturday
Junior All-Star Competition, Nazareth University Rehearsal Hall
June 2, Sunday
Junior All-Star Competition Winners' Recital
Nazareth University, Wilmot Recital Hall
June 7, Friday, 9:30 am
Board meeting, at the home of Jeanne Strong
June 15, Saturday, 6 pm
RPTG Potluck Dinner and Membership meeting
At the home of Teddy Carr & Mark Regan, 45 Alta Vista Drive
Rochester, NY 14625. RSVP to Teddy by June 1st. Guests welcome!
June 17-18, 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
July
July 31, Wednesday
RPTG Membership Fees are due. Contact: Diane Habeeb: Diane@musiconthemove.com
August
August 15, Thursday
Deadline for September Duet Newsletter to: elier@elier.com