BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Roanoke Valley Music Teachers Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Roanoke Valley Music Teachers Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rvmta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Roanoke Valley Music Teachers Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20250909T171104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T171857Z UID:1729-1770976800-1770982200@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roma Scriven\, NCTM\, RVMTA Board Member/Lecturer- "Never Stop Learning: The Power of Little Things" DESCRIPTION:Come and hear one of our very own board members speak on how important it is to never stop learning! URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roma-scriven-nctm-rvmta-board-member-lecturer-never-stop-learning-the-power-of-little-things/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_2820-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20250909T164318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T164322Z UID:1726-1767952800-1767958200@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Erica Sipes\, Pianist: Workshop/Performance – “Let Them Fly! –Stories of Women Composers and Their Music” DESCRIPTION:In the presentation there will be music by Marianna Martines\, Florence Price\, Margaret Bonds\, Germaine Tailleferre\, Melanie Bonis\, Lili Boulanger\, Annavon Schaden\, Dora Pejačević\, and Madeleine Dring. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/erica-sipes-pianist-workshop-performance-let-them-fly-stories-of-women-composers-and-their-music/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Erica.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20250818T174046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T174050Z UID:1698-1763114400-1763119800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Bonnie Kellert: Falling in Love with Mendelssohn's Song without Words DESCRIPTION:Come hear Bonnie Kellert\, Lecturer and Presenter of programs for state and local affiliates of MTNA and other musical organizations. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/bonnie-kellert-falling-in-love-with-mendelssohns-song-without-words/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Bonnie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20250818T173747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T173752Z UID:1695-1760090400-1760095800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Dr. Matthew Cataldi: “So You Want to be a Music Major?” DESCRIPTION:Director of Piano Studies and Associate Professor of Piano at Radford University \n\n\n\nCome and hear all about college auditions\, admissions\, what to look for in a teacher/school\, when to start the process\, how to prepare ahead of time\, how to organize dates\, requirements\, and decisions! Junior and senior students in high school are welcome to attend! URL:https://rvmta.org/event/dr-matthew-cataldi-so-you-want-to-be-a-music-major/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cataldi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20250818T173058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T173106Z UID:1691-1757671200-1757676600@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: What's New in Your Studio for the 2025-26 Year? DESCRIPTION:Bring ideas to discuss with members in attendance! URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roundtable-discussion-whats-new-in-your-studio-for-the-2025-26-year/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RVMTA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20250303T224117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T224121Z UID:1679-1748599200-1748602800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Home of Vicky Elliott URL:https://rvmta.org/event/executive-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20241102T235219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T224008Z UID:1668-1746795600-1746799200@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/business-meeting-and-scholarship-winners-recital/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Scholarship-winners-artwork.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20241102T234844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T234847Z UID:1664-1744365600-1744371000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Dr. John Irrera - "Violin 101" DESCRIPTION:Praised by the Santa Barbara Daily Sound for his “moving” and “hypnotic” performances and Fanfare magazine for his “impeccable precision”\, violinist John Irrera is flourishing as a soloist\, chamber musician\, orchestral musician\, and pedagogue. Irrera’s Carnegie Hall debut was lauded as a “riveting and dynamic performance’ by the New York Concert Review. His concerto debut was with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto under the baton of Maestro Jeff Tyzik. Irrera has gone on to be heard in concert halls such as Lincoln Center\, a return to Carnegie Hall\, the Eastman Theatre\, Spivey Hall\, and across North America\, Latin America and Europe. \n\n\n\nAs a chamber musician\, he has co-founded\, with his brother Joseph\, the Irrera Brothers Duo\, which has concertized around the globe. The duo premiered “Drawn Onward- Fantasy for Violin and Piano” by composer Robert Morris in November of 2014. Since then the duo released Morris’ complete works for violin and piano\, on the Centaur label\, having received positive reviews\, with Fanfare Magazine stating “The Irrera’s are impressive. John negotiates an often demanding\, disjunct violin part with subtle finesse\, without sacrificing a sense of musical line.” \n\n\n\nAs an active orchestral musician\, Irrera has performed with the New World Symphony under conductors Michael Tilson Thomas and Thomas Adès\, with the Grammy-nominated Metropolis Ensemble under the baton of composer Tan Dun and with the Charleston Symphony. Additional collaborations have included appearances with Peter Oundjian\, Larry Rachleff\, Nicholas McGegan\, and Daniel Hege. Currently\, he regularly performs in principal positions\, with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\nHe received his Bachelor’s degree with High Distinction from the Eastman School of Music in 2007\, where he was awarded the Howard Hanson Scholarship\, as well as the coveted Performer’s Certificate. He continued at Eastman where he completed his Master’s degree in 2009 as the recipient of the Christakis S. and Agnes C. Modinos Graduate Merit Scholarship\, as well as his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 2014. HIs long time teacher and mentor during all three of his Eastman degrees was the late Zvi Zeitlin and Federico Agostini. Additionally John has had supplementary studies with violinists Ilya Kaler\, Lewis Kaplan\, Sergiu Schwartz\, Juliana Athayde\, Lynn Blakeslee\, and Almita Vamos. \n\n\n\nDedicated to performing and teaching\, He has previously taught at the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music\, being selectively chosen as the Teaching Assistant for Professor Zeitlin\, a position he continued to hold with Federico Agostini. Additionally\, he has served as a guest teaching artist presenting performances\, masterclasses\, presentations\, and lectures at Virginia Tech\, Kennesaw State University\, Clayton State University\, Lee University\, Bridgewater College and the Atlanta Music Project\, as well as presenting at the 2015 MTNA National Conference in Las Vegas\, Nevada. Former students have been accepted to continue their studies at major institutions\, including The Eastman School of Music. Currently he resides in Blacksburg\, VA\, is Assistant Professor of Violin at Virginia Tech\, and is on the artist roster of Parker Artists Management Group. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/dr-john-irrera-violin-101/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/photo-judge-john-irrera-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20241102T234407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T173156Z UID:1660-1741957200-1741960800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Kelly Bordeaux - "Boom Cards Tutorial for Dummies" DESCRIPTION:Join us for a zoom presentation with Kelly Bordeaux! She will be sharing on how to use Boom Cards with your students. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place at the home of Donna Boles. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/dr-melody-payne-boom-cards-tutorial-for-dummies/ LOCATION:VA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2L9A3438-1100x733-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20241102T234024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T234028Z UID:1657-1739527200-1739532600@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion- "Studio Problem-Solving: Parents\, Recital Scheduling\, and Other Difficult Situations" DESCRIPTION:Join us for a roundtable discussion on how to handle various problems that arise inside and outside of the studio. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roundtable-discussion-studio-problem-solving-parents-recital-scheduling-and-other-difficult-situations/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5-Steps-to-Problem-Solving-jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20241102T233604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T233740Z UID:1654-1736503200-1736508600@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Sarah O'Brien - "The Life and Times of Josef Hofmann" DESCRIPTION:Sarah O’ Brien will be sharing on the life of Josef Hofmann. This workshop will be held at her house. Please contact Vicky Elliott for her home address at l-e-it@comcast.net. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/sarah-obrien-the-life-and-times-of-josef-hofmann/ LOCATION:VA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/maxresdefault.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20240903T212010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T224217Z UID:1608-1731060000-1731065400@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Favorite Christmas Arrangements DESCRIPTION:Join us for a holiday discussion of our go-to teaching favorites! You’ll hear other members share about which music they like to use. Come prepared with a pen and paper! URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roundtable-discussion-favorite-christmas-arrangements/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AdobeStock_181529240-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20240903T211330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T233711Z UID:1600-1728640800-1728648000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Dr. David Berry III: “Finding your Voice: Learning to Make Creative Piano Arrangements and Teaching Your Students to As Well” DESCRIPTION:A truly versatile artist\, pianist David Berry has established a multi-faceted career as a concert performer\, arranger\, educator\, and speaker. He is the Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Eastern Mennonite University\, where he also serves as Interim Associate Dean for the School of Theology\, Humanities\, and the Performing Arts. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/dr-david-berry-iii-finding-your-voice-learning-to-make-creative-piano-arrangements-and-teaching-your-students-to-as-well/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20180129-David-Berry-Piano-Recital-013-1000px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20240903T210756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T094453Z UID:1598-1726221600-1726228800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Business Meeting and Roundtable Discussion: Board & Committee Members' Duties DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/business-meeting-and-roundtable-discussion-board-committee-members-duties/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230731T142338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T210909Z UID:1458-1718359200-1718370000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Executive Board/Officers Meeting; Finance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The meeting will take place at Vicky Elliott’s house. Please come prepared with all appropriate documents. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/executive-board-officers-meeting-finance-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:VA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230731T142219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T165611Z UID:1456-1715335200-1715340600@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Scholarship Winners Recital and Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the wonderful performance of our Scholarship winner! There will be a brief business meeting following the recital along with lunch at Montano’s! URL:https://rvmta.org/event/scholarship-winners-recital-and-business-meeting/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230731T142121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T165436Z UID:1454-1712916000-1712921400@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Joyce Woods: Lessons with Love Round Table: 'Student Savers' Pieces DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a presentation from one of our very own members\, Joyce Woods\, followed by a round table discussion on student savers pieces! This will take place at the home of Joyce Woods. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/round-table-on-student-savers-pieces/ LOCATION:VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230731T142031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T144452Z UID:1452-1709892000-1709897400@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Dr. Deane Vance: Making a More Beautiful Tone on the Piano DESCRIPTION:Deanne has been active as a recitalist\, chamber musician and teacher. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano from the University of Michigan. Dr. Vance has taught at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan. She continues to enjoy performing and making music with others. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/dr-deane-vance-technique/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Deanne-Vance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230731T141943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T144626Z UID:1450-1708682400-1708687800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Dr. Paulo Steinberg: Guiding Intermediate Students through the Bridge DESCRIPTION:Dr. Paulo Steinberg has performed as a soloist and as a collaborative pianist across the U.S.\, Canada\, South America\, and Europe. In the spring of 2017\, he undertook a European recital tour stretching from the U.K. to Latvia including Ireland\, Scotland\, Luxembourg\, Austria\, Germany\, and Sweden.    \n\n\n\nHe holds Piano Performance degrees from Conservatório “Carlos Gomes” and Universidade de Sāo Paulo in Brazil\, Arizona State University (M.M) and Indiana University (D.M.). His main piano teachers are: Carlos Yansen\, Paulo Gori\, Gilberto Tinetti\, and Evelyne Brancart.   \n\n\n\nSteinberg often serves as an adjudicator in competitions\, and offers master classes\, lectures\, workshops and performances in the U.S. and abroad. His summer projects normally include teaching at the Saarburg Chamber Music Summer Festival in Germany and traveling around Europe\, Brazil and/or Canada. His research interests focus on piano technique and Brazilian music.  \n\n\n\nBesides his love for teaching and performing\, Steinberg has served in several administrative positions\, most recently as president of the Virginia Music Teachers Association.   \n\n\n\nFour CD albums have been released recently: The Recital Clarinetist in collaboration with clarinetist Dr. Janice Minor; Duos in collaboration with clarinetist Dr. Sarunas Jankauskas; Time\, Place\, Spirit in collaboration with flutist Dr. Beth Chandler; and his solo CD album Alma Brasileira. For more information\, go to www.paulosteinberg.com or follow him on Instagram (@paulosteinberg).  URL:https://rvmta.org/event/paulo-stenburg-guiding-intermediate-students-through-the-bridge/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/steinberg-2021-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20231003T163432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T163525Z UID:1507-1705053600-1705059000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:"Ode to Joy" - Happy 200th Birthday with Dr. David Zuschin DESCRIPTION:David Zuschin\, Ph.D.\, has taught courses in music history and music theory at Radford University since 2001 at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A native of Kent\, Ohio\, Zuschin graduated summa cum laude from Kent State University with a bachelor of music in music education. He studied at Yale University with the late Bach scholar Paul Brainard\, writing his master’s thesis on the musical structure and theology of the St. Matthew Passion. From 1993-96\, he directed the choral program and taught voice at Brevard College in Brevard\, N.C. before returning to Kent State to complete the Ph.D. in Musicology /Ethnomusicology. At Kent\, he worked with musicologist Theodore Albrecht and art historian Gustav Medicus on his dissertation Parallels in Style between Music and Painting of the High Renaissance in Italy. He has studied abroad in Florence\, Italy\, and Southern France. \n\n\n\nAt Radford\, Zuschin has focused on the pedagogy of music history and the use of technology in the teaching and learning of music. He headed up the creation of Opus X\, the department’s library of digital recordings\, and has given presentations as well as published research on the interactive use of technology in music history. He currently serves as the president of the Thetu Mu chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/ode-to-joy-happy-200th-birthday-with-dr-david-zuschin/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20231003T162941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T144655Z UID:1500-1699610400-1699659000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Harp 101\, Karlee Lanum\, Harpist DESCRIPTION:Karlee Lanum is a harp performer and educator based in central and southern Virginia. In addition to maintaining her own private music studio in Richmond\, she is the resident harp teacher at the Virginia Harp Center in Midlothian. Karlee is an active freelancer and frequently plays with the Richmond Symphony\, Charlottesville Symphony and Waynesboro Symphony. During her summer months\, she enjoys teaching harp at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen\, Michigan.  \n\n\n\nBeing an avid chamber musician\, Karlee has performed with many chamber groups in Harrisonburg and Ann Arbor. During her time in Roanoke\, she was a member of the Star City Harp Ensemble for several years. Currently\, she performs regularly with the River City Harp Ensemble based in Richmond. She is a member of the Southwest VA harp society chapter and a long-time member of the American Harp Society. \n\n\n\n​Karlee holds a master’s degree in harp performance from the University of Michigan- School of Music\, Theatre\, and Dance\, and a bachelor’s degree in harp performance from James Madison University. Her primary teachers include Joan Holland\, Rachel Hall O’Brien\, and Jaclyn Wappel. She has been awarded music scholarships from the Young Artist’s Harp Seminar\, James Madison University\, and the University of Michigan. ​ URL:https://rvmta.org/event/harp-101-karlee-lanum-harpist/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/330253975_719810113020365_1506921100519009947_n.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230731T141459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T145150Z UID:1442-1694167200-1694172600@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Round Table on Group Lessons DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/round-table-on-group-lessons/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Add-a-little-bit-of-body-text-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230414T132224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T132225Z UID:1429-1687514400-1687519800@rvmta.org SUMMARY:RVMTA Executive Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:All Board Members and Officers URL:https://rvmta.org/event/rvmta-executive-board-meeting/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20230414T132018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T132019Z UID:1427-1686304800-1686310200@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/finance-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20220819T161212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T161214Z UID:1290-1683885600-1683885600@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Senior Scholarship Winner's Recital DESCRIPTION:Final business meeting. Lunch out on the town! URL:https://rvmta.org/event/senior-scholarship-winners-recital/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20220819T161145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T161146Z UID:1288-1681466400-1681466400@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Sharing Theory Curriculums and Testing Tips DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roundtable-discussion-sharing-theory-curriculums-and-testing-tips/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20220819T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T161109Z UID:1286-1678442400-1678442400@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Acclimating our Students to Church Music and Preludes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roundtable-discussion-acclimating-our-students-to-church-music-and-preludes/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20220819T160737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T160818Z UID:1284-1676214000-1676214000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:RVMTA Student Honors Recital DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/rvmta-honors-recital/ LOCATION:St. John Lutheran Church\, 4608 Brambleton Ave.\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20220819T155039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T144922Z UID:1282-1676023200-1676023200@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Developing our Students into Sight-Reading Mavericks! DESCRIPTION:Presented by Erica Sipes\, Radford University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nErica Sipes\, pianist\, received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music. She currently serves on the faculty of Radford University as a collaborative pianist. Previously\, she has freelanced as a piano collaborator and coach in Michigan\, Idaho\, and Virginia. She has also performed with the Roanoke Symphony on occasion and has performed as a piano soloist with the New River Valley Symphony.  In the summer of 2012 Ms. Sipes officially launched her own business as a practice coach\, offering coaching\, workshops\, planning sessions\, and practice boot-camps for anyone that could use some help with practicing. She is also a prominent blogger\, writing frequently about her views on performing\, learning music\, and the classical music world in general.  Her blog\, “Beyond the Notes” can be found here. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presentation\n\n\n\nGoing Beyond Sight-Reading Myths \n\n\n\nAfter teaching piano sight-reading to piano majors at Eastman as a graduate student and spending years researching the topic\, Erica has come to some important conclusions regarding how best to approach the topic. Going beyond the myths\, she firmly believes that the skills that go into sight-reading music well aren’t usually focused on. Even more importantly\, the same skills she encourages teachers and musicians to add into the mix improves anyone’s approach to learning any type of music and instrument\, not just one’s sight-reading skills. \n\n\n\nTo get a glimpse of her sight-reading tricks and tips\, drop in on one of her Sight-reading Maverick shows which stream on her YouTube channel most Sunday afternoons at 1pm. Or you can watch over 100 previously streamed episodes at any time by clicking on the Sightreading Videos playlist there. URL:https://rvmta.org/event/developing-our-students-into-sight-reading-mavericks/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rvmta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T183333 CREATED:20220819T154815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T154816Z UID:1278-1673604000-1673604000@rvmta.org SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Money Matters and Studio Policies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rvmta.org/event/roundtable-discussion-money-matters-and-studio-policies/ LOCATION:Apex Piano Showroom\, 2134 Colonial Ave.\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24015 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR