Business Meeting and Introduction by Sarah O'Brien to RVMTA's New Composition Contest
2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Grandin Court Baptist Church, 2660 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke, Virginia, 24015
Our business meeting will inform members of programs and events for the upcoming year. Actionable items are: proposed budget, Bylaws updates… (an agenda will be emailed prior to the meeting). Following the business meeting Sarah O’Brien, Chair of the new Composition Contest Committee, will introduce the contest’s purpose and guidelines, sharing the date of the first contest, and encouraging teachers to enter their interested students.

Dr. Peter Ryan, Associate Professor of Music & Division of Music Coordinator at UVA Wise will present a workshop entitled "Strength Training for Musicians, Because Good Tone Starts Before the First Note."
2026-10-09 10:00 - 11:30

Scott Besser, Member of the PA Music Teachers Assoc. & NFMC, Presents a Workshop Entitled "Adventures with the Piano"
2026-11-13 10:00 - 11:30
Scott Besser is a professional performer, arranger, composer, and avid piano teacher. He will talk about his varied and colorful adventures with the piano and how his many experiences have influenced his piano teaching.

Dr. Hyrum Thomas Arnesen Presents a Workshop Entitled "Performance Anxiety"
2027-01-08 10:00 - 11:30
Dr. Hyrum Arnesen is an Assistant Professor of Music at Southern Virginia University. He holds degrees from Brigham Young University & the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. He is a member of RVMTA.

Kerry Morgiewicz Presents a Workshop Entitled "Background, Planning and Preparation for a Pop/Rock Recital"
2027-02-12 10:00 - 11:30
Kerry Morgiewicz is a pianist, teacher and RVMTA member. She is known for her creative recitals and she will share some ideas with us.

Roundtable Discussion: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2027-03-12 10:00 - 11:30
Members are invited to bring their favorite book(s) that have influenced their teaching.

Scholarship Winner Recital & Luncheon
2027-04-09 10:00 - 11:30
We will have the pleasure of hearing our scholarship winner in recital. We will follow the recital with lunch at Montano’s Restaurant.

Business Meeting & RVMTA Members Present "Music of Eugenie Rocherolle"
2027-05-14 10:00 - 11:30
Eugenie Rocherolle was a talented composer, pianist, and teacher. RVMTA members will present some of her solo and ensemble compositions in recital.
