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 Auditions for students of active members of MAPTA
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Sponsor a Competitive Audition with cash awards for students
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Hold Student Recitals after the Auditions
2019-2020 Board of Directors
President: Janet Blazek Acker
First Vice President, Programs: Allison Schweitzer
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: Karen Bertucci & Rick Saler
Web manager: Janet Blazek Acker
MAPTA is affiliated with the Wisconsin Federation of Music Clubs and National Federation of Music Clubs.
We are an educational, non-profit organization.
