FCMTA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of music education and promoting musical culture in our communities. We provides opportunities for development and growth to our members and their students.
9/13 Mary Ann Ranney and Haide Lefebvre -- Rhythm Train
10/11 Joseph Harkins -- Path to Jazz Artistry for Teachers and Elementary Students
11/8 Dr. Theresa Bogard -- Teaching Artistry Through Form, Phrasing and Dynamics
1/10 Round Table -- Show & Tell: Method Books and Supplemental Books, Use and Why
2/14 Judy Johnson -- Digging Deeper
3/14 CSU Panel Discussion -- The Future of Music Education After the Pandemic
4/11 Dr. Bryan Wallick -- Topic TBD
5/6 Musicale
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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.
STUDENT EVENTS
Adult Home Studio Piano Recital
Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced Recital
Ensemble Duet/Duo Recital
FCMTA Fall Piano Festival
Formal Recital
Halloween Music Parties
Holiday Perform-a-thon
Piano Festival
Trinity Recital
Student Achievement Day
All Levels Recital
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The 29th Annual Piano Festival was held in November with a theme of Spanish Composers. Ft. Collins students participate in the Open Streets event in June. Halloween Recitals were held in six local nursing homes in the area with 137 students and 17 teachers participating. A food drive was held in conjunction with this event with donations going to the local food bank. 10 bags of food were filled. Donated food and toys to the Kayla Foundation.