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Looking Ahead . . .
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Scherzo Club - May 1
The last Scherzo Club meeting will be held at the home of Kai Pangune Kim in Ridgewood. April's meeting at the Steinway Gallery was wonderful! Come to try out new pieces and enjoy piano in a comfortable setting.
Beth Levin on Beethoven - May 17
Acclaimed pianist Beth Levindiscusses Beethoven's life and focuses on the late sonatas. She will perform Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, a work of "unmatched drama and transcendence," written 5 years before Beethoven's death. A recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician and record-ing artist, Ms. Levin is "a pianist of rare qualities."
Annual Piano Competition Winners!
On March 18, the winners of MEA's Annual Piano Competition danced on the keys in A Journey Through Latino Music at New Jersey City University.
The 2012 Eric Steiner Composition Competition winners also performed!
Visit Competition Highlights to view all the talented winners.
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2012 Auditions - Important Updates!
If your students are planning to participate in the spring Auditions this year,
please check the Repertoire Revisions to the Syllabus and the new Technic Requirements in the
Annual Piano Auditions section. New Theory
tests are also available.
MEA to Celebrate 85 Years!
In October MEA will begin commemorating 85 years of teaching, learning and music-making!
Mark your calendar for October 18 to celebrate your passion for piano with us at the first of
three special events:The Piano Ensemble Gala (including a complimentary luncheon) at the Steinway Gallery in Paramus.
$$ Support Our Scholarships $$
Members are asked to bring in old music, books and CD's for "recycling" at our music sales before and after general meetings.
The money goes toward the MEA-MJN Camp and College Scholarships.Want to donate directly? Click Donate to Scholarships to make a tax-deductible $ contribution.
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