Welcome toMusic Educators Association of New JerseyThe Music Educators Association of NJ is a non-profit organization of private piano teachers founded in 1927. Our mission is to raise the standards of private music teaching throughout New Jersey, while encouraging musical excellence and instilling a love of music in our students. To achieve these goals, we provide continuing education opportunities for our member teachers through monthly lectures, workshops, recitals and master classes. For our students, we offer auditions, competitions, recitals, scholarships and master classes given by artist teachers. We invite you to browse our website and discover the exciting world of music MEA offers. |
Looking Ahead . . .
Jerome Lowenthal - January 19, 2012
On January 19, award-winning pianist and pedagogue Jerome Lowenthal
explores the musical and literary connections between Franz Liszt and Claude Debussy at the first general meeting of 2012.
Honors Recital Applauds Top Pianists
The Honors Recitals held in November featured top young pianists at the Bickford Theatre.
See the Honors Recital Highlights for the complete programs, with photos.
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Spring Auditions - Updates!
If your students are planning to participate in the spring Auditions this year, please check the revisions to the Syllabus and Technic requirements in the Annual Auditions section.
Michal Tal on Debussy and Satie
on February 16, 2012, acclaimed Israeli pianist Michal Tal will discuss the jazz, humor, and spirit of "La Belle Epoque" in Paris around 1900 - and how they influenced the works of Debussy and Satie.
Scherzo Club
Scherzo Club Meets February 7
The next Scherzo Club meeting will be held at the home of Rosemary Palmerton in Short Hills on February 7. Members are invited to try out new pieces, practice for performances and generally enjoy the music in a relaxed setting.
$$ Turn your Music into Money! $$
Members are asked to bring in old music, books and CD's for "recycling" at our music sales before and after meetings.
The money goes toward the MEA-MJN Camp and College Scholarships.
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On January 19, award-winning pianist and pedagogue
on February 16, 2012, acclaimed Israeli pianist 