The Milwaukee Area Piano Teachers Association, MAPTA, was established for the primary purpose of uniting piano teachers who reside in Wisconsin in an association that will stimulate professional relationships and musical growth. The following activities support this Mission:
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Foster and promote the interchange of ideas among members
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Promote the study, development and application of improved teaching methods and practices
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Collect and disseminate information of interest and benefit to members
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Encourage the professional and ethical standards of piano teaching
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Sponsor yearly Honors Track and Trophy Track Auditions & other vents for students of active members of MAPTA
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Sponsor the Young Artist Competition with cash awards for students
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Sponsor Student Recitals
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Janet Blazek Acker
First Vice President, Programs: Karen Bertucci
Second Vice President, Membership: Cathy Kliebenstein
Treasurer: Christine Weege
Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Green
Auditions Honors & Trophy Track: Christine Weege
Auditions Young Artist Competition: Catherine Anwar
Composition Judging: Dana McCormick
Historian: Eileen Haeuser
Past President: Sam Ecoff
Members at Large: Rick Saler & Kimberly Rosenau
Web manager: Janet Blazek Acker
MAPTA is affiliated with the Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs and National Federation of Music Clubs.
MAPTA is an educational, non-profit organization.
Teacher Workshop on Sunday, April 18th
with Dr. James Johnson
3:00 p.m. CST ~ 90 minute presentation on
"What to Teach in Place of ......"