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
2022-2023 Board of Directors
President: Janet Blazek Acker
First Vice President, Programs: Mary Radspinner
Second Vice President, Membership:
Treasurer: Christine Weege
Recording Secretary: Betsy Hegwood
Auditions Honors & Trophy Track: Christine Weege
Auditions Young Artist Competition: Catherine Anwar
Composition Contest:
Historian: Eileen Haeuser
Members at Large: Rick Saler
Summer Music Festival: Janet Acker & Christine Weege
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.