Teacher programs and Events
DMMTA meetings are held monthly, September through April.
Meetings begin at 9:00 A.M. with a social time and refreshments.
The business meeting is convened at 9:30, followed by the featured program at 10:00.
Adjournment is at 11:00. Visitors are always welcome!
If interested please the Contact Us page of this website.
NEW! View links below each meeting to recap what you missed.
Here are the exciting new programs for the 2023-2024 year!
September 8, 2023
Choreographing Your Piano Playing
Clinician: Sarah Reeves
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
October 13, 2023
Informative Session on IMTA Auditions and Repertoire
Clinicians: Cyndie Caruth and Mary Beth Shaffer
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
November 10, 2023
Adaptive Teaching Strategies
Clinician: Ajia Whipp
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
December 8, 2023
Christmas Party!
Clinician: Amy Jo Wrobel
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
January 12, 2024
Masterclass for A and B Level Students
Clinician: Cyndie Caruth
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
February 9, 2024
How to Inspire and Motivate the Young Pianist
Clinician: Amanda Lauritsen
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
March 8, 2024
Schole: Incorporating Virtuous Leisure in the Studio
Clinician: Cate Bryan
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
March 16 - 20, 2024
Music Teachers National Association Conference
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
April 12, 2024
Camp Scholarship Auditions
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
June 2-4, 2024
IMTA State Conference
Host: Drake University, Des Moines
**Guidelines and registration form coming soon!**
Meetings begin at 9:00 A.M. with a social time and refreshments.
The business meeting is convened at 9:30, followed by the featured program at 10:00.
Adjournment is at 11:00. Visitors are always welcome!
If interested please the Contact Us page of this website.
NEW! View links below each meeting to recap what you missed.
Here are the exciting new programs for the 2023-2024 year!
September 8, 2023
Choreographing Your Piano Playing
Clinician: Sarah Reeves
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
October 13, 2023
Informative Session on IMTA Auditions and Repertoire
Clinicians: Cyndie Caruth and Mary Beth Shaffer
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
November 10, 2023
Adaptive Teaching Strategies
Clinician: Ajia Whipp
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
December 8, 2023
Christmas Party!
Clinician: Amy Jo Wrobel
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
January 12, 2024
Masterclass for A and B Level Students
Clinician: Cyndie Caruth
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
February 9, 2024
How to Inspire and Motivate the Young Pianist
Clinician: Amanda Lauritsen
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
March 8, 2024
Schole: Incorporating Virtuous Leisure in the Studio
Clinician: Cate Bryan
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
March 16 - 20, 2024
Music Teachers National Association Conference
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
April 12, 2024
Camp Scholarship Auditions
Host: Rieman Music, 6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
June 2-4, 2024
IMTA State Conference
Host: Drake University, Des Moines
**Guidelines and registration form coming soon!**
IMTA 2024 Conference Highlights
Sunday, June 2
*Keynote Address – Peter Mack, MTNA President
* Meet & Greet Conference Artists, Johan Botes, Peter Mack, Wynn-Anne Rossi * Scholarship auditions
* Honors recital
* Cookout dinner
* Concert: Celebrating Iowa Collegiate Young Artists
Monday, June 3
* Coffee & Conversation with MTNA President, Peter Mack
* Master class - Johan Botes
* New IMTA Repertoire – Suzanne Torkelson
* Local Association/Collegiate Luncheon
* “Seeds of Imagination” & “Dancing with the World” – Wynn-Anne Rossi * Neurodiversity Awareness: Multimodal Music Teaching - William & Christina Whipple
* Collegiate Poster Sessions
* Piano Literature for One Hand
* IMTA Banquet
* Conference Artist Recital – Johan Botes
Tuesday, June 4
* “Too Many Notes – And Not Enough Hours in the Day” – Johann Botes * “Logistics in Piano Duet Playing – Xiao Hu
* Elementary/Intermediate Duet Master Class – Wynn-Anne Rossi * IMTA Business Meeting Lunch
* Tech Tools of the Teaching Trade – Jason Sifford
PLUS ATTENDEE PRIZES DURING EVERY SESSION & FUN PHOTO BOOTH!
Sunday, June 2
*Keynote Address – Peter Mack, MTNA President
* Meet & Greet Conference Artists, Johan Botes, Peter Mack, Wynn-Anne Rossi * Scholarship auditions
* Honors recital
* Cookout dinner
* Concert: Celebrating Iowa Collegiate Young Artists
Monday, June 3
* Coffee & Conversation with MTNA President, Peter Mack
* Master class - Johan Botes
* New IMTA Repertoire – Suzanne Torkelson
* Local Association/Collegiate Luncheon
* “Seeds of Imagination” & “Dancing with the World” – Wynn-Anne Rossi * Neurodiversity Awareness: Multimodal Music Teaching - William & Christina Whipple
* Collegiate Poster Sessions
* Piano Literature for One Hand
* IMTA Banquet
* Conference Artist Recital – Johan Botes
Tuesday, June 4
* “Too Many Notes – And Not Enough Hours in the Day” – Johann Botes * “Logistics in Piano Duet Playing – Xiao Hu
* Elementary/Intermediate Duet Master Class – Wynn-Anne Rossi * IMTA Business Meeting Lunch
* Tech Tools of the Teaching Trade – Jason Sifford
PLUS ATTENDEE PRIZES DURING EVERY SESSION & FUN PHOTO BOOTH!