The friendly and supportive atmosphere of the PTF allows for an open exchange of ideas and fosters the development of valuable relationships among colleagues.
Membership gives you access to our monthly programs, Spring Festival, Composer Showcase, performance group, and media lending library.
We hope that you'll join us this year!
Hello Teachers!
I hope you all had a fantastic summer and took a well-deserved break from your busy routines. As teachers, our passion shines through in our daily work. We give so much of ourselves to our students, families, colleagues, and often to anyone who needs us at a moment's notice. With our constant "on-the-go" schedules, moving from lesson to lesson, it's important to pause throughout the day to relax and collect ourselves.
While summer is a time to rest, I noticed many members developing their craft through workshops, performances, research, and collaboration. A teacher's mind is always a student's mind as well. This is what makes our organization so unique — as you grow in your vocation, it impacts those around you, especially your students.
Your students are going to love our festival theme this year, and I know our presenters will inspire you too! Our Syllabus Committee assembled piano literature around "Music Inspired by Art." In their own words: "Art is all connected — what a wonderful way to deepen our musical understanding by seeking it through another medium of art." Our greatest works of art have inspired countless musicians to string melodies for our aural pleasure!
I am so pleased to serve as president for my second year. As I've mentioned to some of you, I joined this organization because I was looking for a community of piano teachers just like me. One of my favorite quotes about community comes from my undergrad at Westminster Choir College: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." The members of PTF truly embody this. As you register, consider inviting a friend to join. Is there someone you know that can benefit and enrich our community?! We are always looking for new members.
As you plan your calendar for the coming year, please take note of the dates for our monthly lectures and our festival. We would love for you to join us - both events bring incredible value to students and teachers alike. Thank you for all you do to make our organization strong and vibrant. I look forward to seeing you all at the syllabus meeting!
Warmly,
David Zas, B.M., MSEIT
President, Piano Teachers Forum of Central New Jersey
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