Category Archives: Random Thoughts

During this Holiday Season, our thoughts turn gratefully to all those who have made our initial year a success! Teachers, students, patrons, volunteers and supporters- we salute you for accompanying us in our journey and being a partner in our pursuit of excellence and service towards the musical community of San Diego. May your ChristmasContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”

It was a pleasant and exciting afternoon when San Diego South Chapter held the CAPMT Ensemble and Piano Auditions last November 6, Sunday, at the recital hall of SoCal Pianos in San Marcos. This annual state event held at the district and chapter levels measures the performance of those auditioning against a standard of excellenceContinue reading “2016 Ensemble & Piano Auditions”

What a day! October 30 was a day of celebration for our chapter as we held not just one but two events in one day! The MTNA Studio Festival this year featured 24 beginner and elementary pianists dressed in their smart recital attires: Halloween garb and costumes, who played such pieces as Cool Groove, HalloweenContinue reading “A Musical Day!”

Attend our forthcoming workshop on October 20, 2016! The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program will be  conducting a workshop (Teach the Building Blocks of Music with Celebrate Theory!)  for its new theory syllabus and the San Diego launch of Celebrate Theory!, a graded music theory book series that will help you and your students in furthering musicalContinue reading “RCMDP Workshop October 20, 2016”

San Diego South Chapter will hold its Piano and Ensemble Auditions on November 6, 2016, Sunday, 10:30-5 PM. Venue: SoCal Pianos, 307 E. Carmel Dr. San Marcos, CA 92078 Online registration is now open for Piano Auditions. Please visit the state website link for up-to-date information (www.capmt.org/student-programs/capmt-student-programs/) or contact the events’ chair, Rowena Asuncion or co-chair,Continue reading “Piano and Ensemble Auditions, Nov. 6, 2016. Registration Deadline: October 12”

Online Registration is now open for the 2016 MTNA Studio Festival and  2016 Young Artists Showcase & Competition. Click here to register.

1. Register now  for the MTNA Studio Festival! This is a non-competitive event in recital format open to all music students and instrumentalists of all age groups. For 2016, the festival will focus on featuring beginner to elementary level students  to perform in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Theme: Fall Harvest, Halloween & Thanksgiving. Participating studentsContinue reading “Online Registration is now available!”

Today’s brunch meeting at Mission Valley Library brought together the original members of the chapter where we planned and finalized our  event schedule for September through November 2016. Strong friendships, camaraderie, and professionalism are forged  when everyone cooperates, helps or offer to volunteer! Hooray for the group! October 30, 2016 : Early Afternoon Session: MTNA StudioContinue reading “2016 Fall Events”