Music is to the mind as air is to the body...
– Plato
Events Calendar
2025-2026
Student Events
Please click HERE for student performances and events.
Chapter Events for Members
September
8 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Breakfast Kick-Off" Location: Knapp's Restaurant – 2707 N Proctor St, Tacoma WA 98407 Program: Kickstart the 2025-2026 season. Welcome new and returning members. Great time to get reacquainted after the summer break! |
- Renew WSMTA membership to be eligible for MAPs!
October
13 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
“Financial Planning for Retirement for the Independent Music Teacher” Guest Presenter: Reid Wolch, Certified Financial Planner Time: 10 am Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409 |
TBA |
Tacoma Music Collaborative (TMC)
Chamber Music Festival Registration Deadline Tacoma Chamber Festival through the Tacoma Music Collaborative (TMC). Register & Pay Fees On-line: www.tacomamusic.org (Not affiliated with MTNA or WSMTA, but supported by the Tacoma Chapter) |
November
4-8 |
Tacoma Music Collaborative
Chamber Music Fall Festival I Time: 2 & 5 pm Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church Visit www.tacomamusic.org, for more details. |
10 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Preparing Students for Positive Performing Experiences" Guest Presenter: Dr. Maria Sampen, Professor of Music at UPS Time: 10 am Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409 Program: Tips for helping performers play their best under pressure in solo, chamber or large ensemble settings. |
December
8 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Holiday Heritage Potluck" Time: 10 am Location: Paul & Phyllis Twedt’s Home – 3011 N 25th St, Tacoma WA 98406 Bring a holiday treat from your ethnic family tradition. |
14 |
WSMTA Holiday Recital
Time: 2-4 pm Location: Chapel on Echo Bay Fox Island 400 6th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333 Click HERE to sign up! |
January
14-17 |
Tacoma Music Collaborative
Chamber Music Winter Festival II Time: 2 & 5 pm Location: University of puget Sound at Schneebeck Concert Hall Visit www.tacomamusic.org, for more details. |
- No Chapter Meeting
- Send Masterclass submission emails to Lark Powers
February
9 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Masterclass
Instructor: Dr. Fabio Menchetti Time: 10 am Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409 Program: Student Piano Master Class
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March
1 |
Important Deadline!
Registration for Play-Offs due. Click HERE for more information. |
12-14 |
Music Artistry Program
Visiting Artist: Selina Chu Time: Varying times and dates Locations: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409 Click HERE for more information. |
15 |
Honors Recital
Location: Tacoma Armory – 1001 Yakima Ave, STE 14, Tacoma WA 98405 Time: TBA |
22 |
Play Off Competition
Location: First Lutheran Church – 524 S I St, Tacoma WA 98405 Time: 2 pm Click HERE for more information. |
- No Chapter Meeting
April
13 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Do Something Different!" Guest Presenter: Bonnie Blanchard Time: 10 am Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409 Program: One of WA state's most dynamic teachers and engaging presenter. |
May
11 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Eleven Tips for Making Stage Fright Work for You" Guest Presenter: Yelena Balabanova Time: 10 am Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409 Program: (Confirmation pending. Check back for updates.) |
June
8 |
WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"That's a Wrap!" Time: 10 am Location: Margie Skreen-Dickerson's Home – 3407 N 21st St, Tacoma WA 98406 Program: End-of-the-year potluck and business planning meeting. A great time to gather and "bask in the glow" of another year of fine teaching experiences! |
