2008-09 Calendar of Events Meetings are held at the Hearst Center for the Arts, Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls. Coffee-9:15 a.m., Program – 10;15 a.m. SEPTEMBER 12 – Lois Nassen, NCTM – Peter Piper’s Practical Principles for Preparing Polished Performances OCTOBER 10 - Dr. Elizabeth Allison – How to Approach and Teach Impressionistic Piano Literature NOVEMBER 14 - Joan Smalley – Master Class, Levels A, B, & C JANUARY 9, 2009 – Dr. Ted Reuter – Transitioning from Level D to Level E, Repertoire and Technique FEBRUARY 13 - IMTA Pre-College District Piano Audition Winners and Alternates in Recital MARCH 13 - Barb Williams, NCTM – How to Develop Your Own Style APRIL 10 - Teachers Round Table – Topic(s) TBA MAY 8 - NAMTA Scholarship Auditions June 7-8-9, 2009 IMTA Conference Morningside College – Sioux City, IA June 29-30, 2009 NAMTA Piano Pedagogy Workshop – Wartburg District Contest Dates IMTA Piano Festival -November 15, Wartburg, Nicole Green, NCTM, Chr. IMTA District Pre-College Piano Auditions (2 sites)             Waverly: January 24, 2009 at Wartburg, Waverly             Cedar Falls: February 7, 2009 at UNI-GBPAC, Cedar Falls STAC:  April 25, 2009 , Wartburg College, Sharon Britzman, NCTM, Chr. Entry Deadlines are 3-4 weeks prior to event date. Membership Dues: IMTA/MTNA--$93.00; NAMTA-$15.00 Senior (70+) IMTA/MTNA--$77.25 Collegiate: IMTA/MTNA--$17.00; NAMTA--$2.00

Main What is NAMTA NAMTA Membership Purpose Activities Calendar of Events Suggestions for Finding a Private Music Teacher Current Newsletter [PDF] TO ENCOURAGE TO INSPIRE TO FULFILL For more information on membership or for a list of names of teachers in your community please call Barbara Williams (319) 226-5317 or Pat Reuter Riddle (319) 236-1273