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 December) 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.
February 10
The Prevention & Care of Musicians’ Injuries
Janis Montei
Janis Montei is a Kalamazoo Physical therapist who has worked with local artists in healing physical challenges.
March 10
Bringing Suzuki methods into the classroom
Susan Grilli
April 14
The Prevention & Care of Musicians' Injuries (rescheduled)
Janis Montei
May 12
Spring Salad Luncheon
Location to be Announced
Time:10:30 p.m.
Other Important Dates:
October 11-13, 2009
MMTA State Conference
At the Doubletree Hotel, Bay City, Michigan
Sunday, November 15, 2009
3:00 pm
Student Recital I
At Milwood United Methodist Church
3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo
Saturday, November 21, 2009
MMTA Ensemble Festival
At Western Michigan University Dalton Center
Saturday, February 13, 2010
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Kalamazoo KeysFest
At The Epic Center, Downtown Kalamazoo
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Battle Creek KeysFest
Sunday March 7, 2010
3:00 pm
Student Recital II
At Milwood United Methodist Church
3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo
Saturday, March 20. 2010
Student Achievement Testing Day
Location(s) to be determined
Saturday, April 17, 2010
MMTA Student Semi-Finals
At Grand Valley State University
April 23-May 9, 2010
The Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
Saturday, May 8, 2010
MMTA State Day Finals
At Michigan State University
May 17-22, 2010
Auditions of the National Guild of Piano Teachers
Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center
End of June into beginning of July 2010
Gilmore Piano Camp
Special Gilmore Concerts:
Gilmore Rising Stars Recitals:
Held at the Epic Center’s Wellspring Theater in Downtown Kalamazoo on the following Sundays:September 27, 2009 – 4 pm; December 6, 2009 – 7 pm; January 17, 2010 – 7 pm; February 21, 2010 – 7 pm
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.
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.
