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Columbine Music Teachers Association (CMTA)


 
PRESIDENT:
Kristen Celusniak

 kristen.celusniak@gmail.com



​CMTA meets monthly --  Second Friday

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 Member Homes
or
Online Zoom


Website: http://columbinemusicteachers.org

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Columbine Music Teachers Association (CMTA) is an educational non-profit organization for music teachers in the southwest suburban Denver area, including the communities of Littleton, Lakewood and Highlands Ranch.
 
Founded in 1990, the purpose of CMTA is to further the art of music and to promote the growth and professional development of its members by providing programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition, and research.
 
CMTA is a local chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and is also affiliated with the Colorado State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA).  Awarded Location Association of the Year by CSMTA in 2011 and again in 2016. 


SPECIAL AWARDS

Local Association of the Year 
1997-1998
2009-2010
2015-2016
2020-2021


Teacher of the Year
Carol DuBe -- 2017
Devika DeMel -- 2021



CMTA Membership Certificate- DOC
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MEETING PROGRAMS
  • 8/13-- Potluck Brunch & Overview of the year
  • 9/10 -- Joe Harkins, Jazz Piano Teaching Improvisation.
  • 10/8 -- Master Class with Dr. Errol Haun focusing on Romantic Era
  • 11/12 -- Leila Viss, Using Technology in the Studio
  • 12/9 -- Musicale, Holiday themed.
  • 1/7 -- Vision Board  2022
  • 2/11 -- Mac Merchant, Preparing Students        to be Successful Collaborators
  • 3/11 -- Angie Olsen -  Diversity in the Piano Study
  • 4/8 -- TBD
  • 5/13 -- Kristen Celusniak, Book discussion   Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel's Classroom by Ariel Burger




SPECIAL PROGRAMS
  • A special Master Class is held each year with a University Professor.
  • Two unique recitals each year include a professional level guest artist: Boys Recital and Adult Recital.
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Educational Programs at each monthly meeting
  • Three-fold flyer.  Information on the programs for the year.
  • Columbine Teacher Practice during the month of October was extended to CMTA and community musicians to encourage personal development.
  • Professional Reading Program:  2022-2023  Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
  • Columbine Cares initiative focussed on the professional and personal health and wellness of members.  Planned events include Zoom Yoga and hikes in the Ken Caryl Vallry.

STUDENT EVENTS
  • Chee-Hwa Tan will work with students in a very special Zoom Master Class in October
  • Fall Recital and Recital for Creative Musicians in October.
  • Celebration Series – Modern Festival (theme changes every year) in November
  • Christmas on the Keys: December musicales in local community area.
  • Boys Recital in February
  • Achievement Day in March
  • Adult Recital in April

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • In 2021-22 Columbine students presented in-person “Holiday on the Keys” performances at the Southwest Plaza Mall and the Littleton Starbucks over the course of 2 weekends in December. This was a great opportunity for students to share their talent with the community. They were fun, festive events for the students and their families. 
  • Columbine events were also shared virtually.  “Holiday on the Keys” was available via YouTube on an unlisted channel with friends and family.  Videos were also shared for Veterans Day and Valentine’s Day. These video events became popular with students who continued to learn virtually.  Family members living out of state and who were otherwise unable to attend performances were delighted to be able to engage with these performances. Columbine plans to continue with the virtual and in person offerings in 2022-23.
  • Columbine is in the very early planning stages of a “CMTA Vocal and Instrumental Showcase” to be presented in April 2023. The plan is to partner with the Wild Beautiful Orchestra (a new non-profit) and present a concert with vocal and instrumental (non-piano) students, accompanied by the small orchestra. The program will be advertised in the community with hopes of getting some non-Columbine spectators in the audience.
  • Columbine partners with Music & Arts and Piano Pathways for Holiday on the Keys events.
  • A previous year activity included a Mitten drive “Playing Hands are Helping Hands” in conjunction with Starbucks.  The gloves and mittens were taken to Centennial School for the Fine Arts in Littleton.
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      • Douglas-Elbert (DEMTA)
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      • Pikes Peak (PPMTA)
      • South Suburban (SSMTA)
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  • RESOURCES
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  • DOCUMENTS
    • CSMTA Member Spotlight >
      • Robin Braun
      • Lisa Bush
      • Kristen Celusniak
      • Carol DuBe NCTM
      • Karen Greenhalgh, NCTM
      • Jodie Jensen NCTM
      • Carrie Hansen
      • Nancy Harris
      • Shana Kirk
      • Vince Madison
      • Michelle Moore
      • Nazila Nekoorad
      • Karen Dubovoy Paciuc
      • Davina Perret
      • Phyllis Pieffer NCTM
      • Linda Sommer NCTM
      • Linda Stump NCTM
      • Michelle Moore
      • Elle Tyler
      • Evelyn Billberg
  • Contact