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Music is to the mind as air is to the body...
                                     – Plato


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Events Calendar
2026-2027


Student Events

Please click HERE for student performances and events.

Chapter Events for Members

September

14

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Taubman Technique"
Presenter: Lucas Larreau
Location: Antique Sandwich Shop – Pearl St, Tacoma WA 98407
Program: Kickstart the 2026-2027 season. Welcome new and returning members. Great time to get reacquainted after the summer break!
  • Renew WSMTA membership to be eligible for MAPs!

October

7

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WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
“Rhythmic and Timing Challenges found in Intermediate and Advanced Latin American Pieces”​

Guest Presenter: Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi
Time: 11 am

Location: Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 North J. St. Tacoma 
Program: 
This Presentation will explore the rhythmic and timing challenges found in intermediate and early advanced Latin American piano pieces.


31

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

9

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Wine & Cheese Evening with the Puget Sound Trio"
Time: 6 pm
​Location: 8402 61st St Ct W, University Place

​Program: Special presentation featuring violinist Maria Sampen, cellist Alistair MacCrae, and pianist Ronaldo Rolim, about preparing students for piano trio participation!

14

Tacoma Music Collaborative
Chamber Music Fall Festival I
Time: 2 pm
Location:
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
​Visit www.tacomamusic.org, for more details.

December

12

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
​"Holiday Heritage Potluck"
Time: 10 am
Location: TBD

Bring a holiday treat from your ethnic family tradition.
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12

WSMTA Holiday Recital
Time: 2 pm
Location: Chapel on Echo Bay Fox Island 
400 6th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333
Click HERE to sign up!

12-13

Tacoma Museum of Glass Musicales
​"Holiday Musicales"
Time: 1 & 3 pm
Location: Tacoma Glass Museum, 1801 Dock St, Tacoma WA 98402

Questions about the Holiday Musicales? Contact Paul Twedt.

January

16

 Tacoma Music Collaborative
Chamber Music Winter Festival II
Time: 4 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

1

MAPs Registration Deadline

9

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Masterclass
Instructor: Dr. Xiaohui Yang
​Time: 10 am
Location: TBD

Program: Student Piano Master Class
  • Need (3) Moderate to Advanced students to perform. Send student information and repertoire to [email protected]​ ​

26

Important Deadline!
Registration for Play-Offs due. Click HERE for more information. 

March

11-13

Music Artistry Program
Visiting Artist: Roger McVey
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
​Time: 4 pm
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Location: Tacoma Armory – 1001 Yakima Ave, STE 14, Tacoma WA 98405

21

Play-Offs Competition
Time: 2 pm
Location: First Lutheran Church – 524 S I St, Tacoma WA 98405
Click HERE for more information.
  • No Chapter Meeting

April

12

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"From Guesswork to Data: Systematic Piano Practice Models Informed by Athletic Training"
Guest Presenter: Jesse Pierson
Time: 10 am
​Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409

30

Senior Award Applications Due

May

10

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"Taubman Technique"
Guest Presenter: Dilyara Oliver
Time: 10 am
​Location: Prosser Piano & Organ – 5849 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Ste A, Tacoma 98409
​Program: Learning body techniques that simplify movement and prevent injury.

June

14

WSMTA Tacoma Chapter Meeting
"End of Year – Garden Luncheon"
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!
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