Audition for Spring Advanced Master Class with Dr. Peter Miyamoto

Date/Time: February 7 2026 1-3 pm

Venue:  Steinway Piano Gallery

Online Registration is Now Open Through January 23, 2026

Masterclass/Audition Chair:  Laureen Di Bisceglie

Sonatina Festival for Strings and Piano

Date: February 22 2026

Alternate Date for special circumstances: February 21, 2026 (piano only)

Location: Community Music School of Webster University

Student Registration Form

Teacher Registration Form

Registration deadline: February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Chair: Vera Parkin

Spring Advanced Master Class with Dr. Peter Miyamoto

Date/Time: March 7 2026, 10:00-noon

Venue: Steinway Piano Gallery

Audition date: February 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Steinway Piano Gallery

Masterclass/Audition Chair: Laureen Di Bisceglie

Bio Attached Here

2026 Young Artist Competition (YAC) for Piano, Strings and Voice Competition and Honors Recital

Date: April 11

Venue: SIUE, Abbott Auditorium

Gold Medalist Recital: April 18 at Parkway United Church of Christ

2026 YAC Student Registration Form

2026 YAC Teachers Registration Form

2026 YAC Competition Information

Registration Period: Jan 20 - March 16 at 11:59 p.m

Chair: Dr Song Lyu

Closing Presentation with Piano Teachers Round Table of St. Louis (PTRT)

Time/Date: May 8 2026, 10:00 am

Presenter: Dennis Alexander

Topic:  "Why Didn't I Think of That?"

Venue:  Steinway Piano Gallery; Luncheon following

Organized by PTRT

Chairs: Barbara McHugh and Liana Merdian

Meet the Composer featuring Dennis Alexander

Date: May 9, 2026,

Times: 10:00 am - 11:15 am / 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Venue: Lacefield Music in Chesterfield

Meet the Composer Registration Form

Registration Period: February 1 - March 15 (or until all time slots are filled)

Teachers will be notified if their student has been selected to perform by March 25

Students will perform pieces for quick insight/ feedback from the composer. This will not be a masterclass.

Chairs: Barbara McHugh‍ and Liana Merdian

Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) District VI Auditions for piano, strings, voice.

Date/Time: September 26, 2026, all day

Venue: Dayspring Arts & Education

Students register to play either two or three pieces from memory in front of a judge for a rating of 1 or 2 and comments. Grade K-9 play 2 pieces, grades 10-12 play 3 pieces. Students who receive a 1 rating may register to compete in the MMTA State Honors Auditions for a rating of 1 or 2, comments, and for the possibility of being awarded first, second or honorary mention for their grade!

Chairs: Sharla Anderson and Natalie Huggins.

Fall Intermediate Piano Masterclass with Vera Parkin

Date/Time: October 3, 2026, at 10:00am

Venue: Steinway Piano Gallery

Participants are chosen by live audition on September 5. Online Registration opens August 8th. The registration deadline is August 22 at 11:59pm. Registration fee for members is $25/student. To register please use this Link

Chair: Laureen Di Bisceglie

October Presentation

Date/Time: October 9, 2026 at 10:00am

Venue: Steinway Piano Gallery

Presenter: Dr. Jorge Modolell, SLAMTA VP of Membership & Musicologist

Topic: “Not Just for Virtuosos: Why Every Piano Student Should Play Liszt.”

For many teachers, Franz Liszt’s music seems reserved for only the most advanced pianists. While he did compose some of the repertoire’s greatest technical challenges, his vast output also includes many rewarding works suitable for intermediate students and even talented beginners. This presentation will challenge common misconceptions about Liszt and explore why his music deserves a place in the teaching studio. In addition to highlighting lesser-known pedagogical repertoire, this session will examine how Liszt’s deep understanding of the piano can help students develop technical skills, tonal control, and expressive playing.

Chair: Kathleen Foster

MMTA State Honors Audition

Date/Time: November 5-8

Location: UMSL

Students who recieved a 1 rating at the MMTA District VI Auditions on September 26 can register to participate in these auditions with the same pieces for a rating of 1 or 2, comments, and for the possibility of being awarded first, second or honorary mention for their grade!

Registration Fee for members: TBD; Registration Fee for non-members: TBD; Registration Deadline: TBD (determined by MMTA)

Chair: MMTA