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.
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. |
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Scherzo Club
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.
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 Auditions section. New Theory tests are also available.
Snow Cancellations
MEA events will be cancelled for inclement weather when the Madison schools close. To check go to: madisonpublicschools.org.
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Teachers' Master Class - March 15
This is an outstanding opportunity for MEA members to participate in a Master Class with Joseph Kalichstein, a premier performer and pedagogue! Mr. Kalichstein has enjoyed a long, stellar career. He has collaborated with the world's greatest conductors and orchestras. A member of the Juilliard faculty since 1983, he is a chamber music coach and heads Juilliard's Edwin S. and Nancy A. Marks Chamber Music Studies.
MEA Turns 85 in October!
In October, MEA will begin commemorating 85 years of teaching, learning and music-making! Celebrate your passion for piano with us.
Three special events are planned. Stay tuned for more info...
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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.
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on February 16, 2012, acclaimed Israeli pianist
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
This is an outstanding opportunity for MEA members to participate in a 
