Piano Teachers' Forum of Grand Rapids

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    • Home
    • About
      • Our History
      • Administrative Board
      • Student Opportunities
      • Piano Book Club
      • Become A Member
      • Contact
    • Events
      • Monthly Programs
      • Student Events
      • Events Calendar
      • Conferences
      • Past Programs
    • Member Resources
      • Online Registration
      • Directory & Forms
      • Renew Membership
      • Helpful Links
    • Find A Teacher
    • Performing Arts Passport

Piano Teachers' Forum of Grand Rapids

Piano Teachers' Forum of Grand RapidsPiano Teachers' Forum of Grand RapidsPiano Teachers' Forum of Grand Rapids
  • Home
  • About
    • Our History
    • Administrative Board
    • Student Opportunities
    • Piano Book Club
    • Become A Member
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Monthly Programs
    • Student Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Conferences
    • Past Programs
  • Member Resources
    • Online Registration
    • Directory & Forms
    • Renew Membership
    • Helpful Links
  • Find A Teacher
  • Performing Arts Passport

2021-2022 Monthly Programs

September Coffee

November Meeting & Program

October Meeting & Program

September 10, 2021, 9:30am

Held at Puritan Seminary


In addition to  learning about our student events and monthly presentation topics and speakers, you'll also have a chance to get to know one another a bit better. 

Guests are welcome!

October Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

October Meeting & Program

October 15, 2021, 9:30am 

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker: Irina Gorin

Topic: Tales of a Musical Journey  

Topic Description & Bio

November Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

November 12, 2021, 9:30am

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker:  Melody Bober 

Topic:  Practice Tips and Suggestions for Musicians

Topic Description & Bio

December Meeting & Program

December Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

December 10, 2021, 9:30am

Held at Puritan Seminary


Speaker: Members' Meeting

Topic:  The History of Christmas Carols & Songs

Topic Description & Bio

January Meeting & Program

December Meeting & Program

February Meeting & Program

January 14, 2022, 9:30am

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker:  Garik Pedersen

Topic: The Victory Vertical Project

Topic Description & Bio

February Meeting & Program

December Meeting & Program

February Meeting & Program

February 11, 2022, 9:30am 

Location TBD


Speaker:  Forrest Wakeman 

Topic: Minimalist Piano Musicd

Topic Description & Bio

March Meeting & Program

March Meeting & Program

March Meeting & Program

March 11, 2022, 9:30am

Location TBD


Speaker:  David Keep

Topic: Brahms' Music for the Piano

Topic Description & Bio

April Meeting & Program

March Meeting & Program

March Meeting & Program

April 22, 2022, 9:30am

Location TBD


Speaker:  Joel Schoenhals

Topic:  Introducing Piano Works of Navajo pianist and composer Connor Chee

Topic Description & Bio

May Winners' Recital

March Meeting & Program

May Winners' Recital

This event is free and open to the public!

May 13, 2022, 10:00am

(business meeting to follow)

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary


Performances by the winners of our Scholarship Competition and Awards Competition

2020-2021 Monthly Programs

September Coffee

November Meeting & Program

October Meeting & Program

September 11, 2020, 9:30am

Held virtually via Zoom


In addition to  learning about our upcoming monthly presentation topics and speakers, you'll also have a chance to share in smaller breakout rooms and get to know one another a bit better. 

Click here to join

October Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

October Meeting & Program

October 9, 2020, 9:30am 

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker: Joy Morin

Topic: Teaching Music History: Listening Games, Lapbooks, and More

Topic Description & Bio

November Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

November 13, 2020, 9:30am

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker: Duane Davis

Topic: Lessons for a Lifetime

Topic Description & Bio

December Meeting & Program

December Meeting & Program

November Meeting & Program

December 11, 2020, 9:30am

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker: Joel Schoenhals

Topic: Reflections On Preparing and Performing the Beethoven Cycle

Topic Description & Bio

January Meeting & Program

December Meeting & Program

February Meeting & Program

January 8, 2021, 9:30am

Held virtually via Zoom


Speaker: Andy Ferris

Topic: Where Did All My Music Go? How to Read Lead Sheets and Chord Charts As Part of a Modern Ensemble

Topic Description & Bio

February Meeting & Program

December Meeting & Program

February Meeting & Program

February 12, 2021, 9:30am 

Location TBD


Speaker: Sookkyung Cho

Topic: Preparing Generation Z and Alpha Students for College and Beyond

Topic Description & Bio

March Meeting & Program

April Meeting & Round Table

April Meeting & Round Table

March 12, 2021, 9:30am

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary


Speaker: Sheryl Iott

Topic: Thinking and Playing: Practice Better, Learn Faster, Perform More Effectively

Topic Description & Bio

April Meeting & Round Table

April Meeting & Round Table

April Meeting & Round Table

April 16, 2021, 9:30am 

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary


Members' Round Table

Topic: Incorporating Composition in the Studio

May Winners' Recital

April Meeting & Round Table

May Winners' Recital

This event is free and open to the public!

May 14, 2021, 10:00am

(business meeting to follow)

Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary


Performances by the winners of our Scholarship Competition and Awards Competition


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