Regular KAMTA meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the months from September through May (with the exception of September and November as they are held on the third Wednesday of the month) in the Dorothy U. Dalton Center on the campus of Western Michigan University.Any exceptions are noted below.
Directions to the Dalton Center follow below the Calendar of Events.
Come prepared to pay the meter!!!(Suggested:Bring $4.00 in American quarters.Each quarter buys 10 minutes of time.)
Meetings begin promptly at 9:30 a.m., so it is recommended that you arrive in the ramp no later than 9:15 in order to get into the Dalton Center in a timely fashion.
September 21
Lori Sims An Exploration of American Music
October 12
Steven Hesla The Art of Pedaling
November 9
Lia Jensen Abbott Fanny Hensel's The Year- 12 pieces: An Analysis for Performance and Pedagogy
January 11, 2012
Marilyn Slenk Sonatinas Old and New
February 8, 2012
Student Achievement Day A Discussion among Kamta members
March 13, 2012 Tues.
(NOTE: special meeting day) Joy Morin Changing Trends in Business & Tech. as it Pertains to Piano Teaching
April 11, 2012
To be Confirmed Rachel Boomsma Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
May 9, 2012
Spring Salad Luncheon; location to be
determined.
Other Important Dates:
October 16-18, 2011
MMTA State Conference
Saturday, November 19, 2011
MMTA Ensemble Festival
At Western Michigan University Dalton Center
Saturday, February 18, 2012
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Kalamazoo KeysFest
At The Epic Center, Downtown Kalamazoo
Sunday, March 4, 2012
3:00 pm
Student Recital
At Milwood United Methodist Church
3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo
Saturday, March 10. 2012
Student Achievement Testing Day
WMU
Saturday, April 14, 2012
MMTA Student Semi-Finals
Location TBA
April 26-May 12, 2012
The Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
Saturday, May 5, 2012
MMTA State Day Finals
At Michigan State University
May 16-19, 2012
Auditions of the National Guild of Piano Teachers
Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center
The KAMTA Student Groups:
KAMTA Student Piano Groups meet at the home of Jill Christian from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesdays from October through May:
High School students meet on the first Tuesday.
Middle School students meet on the second Tuesday.
Grade school students (1-4) meet on the third Friday.
Students in ninth grade may choose either group, according to their comfort level.
Directions to Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Building:
From I-94 Eastbound: At exit #74, turn north onto U.S. 131, go 2.8 miles, then follow the directions listed below for U.S. 131.
From I-94 Westbound: At exit #74, turn north onto U.S. 131, go 2.8 miles, then follow the directions listed below for U.S. 131.
From U.S. 131: At exit #36, turn east onto Stadium Drive.Proceed on Stadium Drive to Howard Street and turn left.Turn right at the 2nd drive after crossing the railroad tracks. Stop and turn left onto Western Avenue (you should see the parking structure ahead of you and slightly to the right).Turn right onto Auditorium Drive (the parking structure is now to the left). Turn Left at the parking structure entrance.Meters accept only quarters and change machines are located on each level.
From Downtown Kalamazoo via Stadium Drive:Take Stadium Drive west to Howard Street and turn right.Turn right at the 2nd drive after crossing the railroad tracks. Stop and turn left onto Western Avenue (you should see the parking structure ahead of you and slightly to the right).Turn Right onto Auditorium Drive and the parking structure should now be on the left. Turn Left at the parking structure entrance. Meters accept only quarters and change machines are located on each level.
From the parking structure, go across the courtyard keeping the fountain on your right.The Dorothy U. Dalton building should be just ahead. Enter the building at the recital hall entrance, and there should be an easel or a music stand with directions for the KAMTA meeting location.
