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Look at these smiling faces. Last night, a few APTA members from Calgary met at a local restaurant for a Teacher's Time Out to simply meet and chat. Professional development activities are an important part of APTA, but so are much-needed personal connections. We invite you to do the same with other teachers in your community.
Welcome, November! Members of the Alberta Piano Teachers Association will be gathering in their communities this month for events which promote professional growth and building friendships among colleagues. Here are some of the activities we know about. Did we miss something? If you are hosting APTA members in your home or a public space, let us know!
🎹Teacher’s Time Out
Saturday, November 9
Earls Barlow (Calgary NE)
5:00 p.m. or thereabouts
Join your colleagues for conversations over food and/or drink. Whether you teach in the Calgary area or are just in the city for the weekend, everyone is welcome. RSVP Robyn Cabrera by the 7th so she can book a table.
🎹Edmonton Pedagogy Etude
Wednesday, November 13
9:30 a.m.
57 Longview Cres. St. Albert
The focus on this month’s APTA member gathering will be on warm-up and technique. We will watch a video by Marvin Blickenstaff and share ideas afterward. Anyone interested in furthering his or her development as a piano teacher and developing friendships with colleagues in the Edmonton area is welcome to attend. RSVP to Joan Ritchie.
🎹Calgary APTA Festival
Registrations open November 15 for our non-competitive Festival February 29 – March 14, 2020. Students must be studying with an APTA member teacher in order to participate. Registration deadline is January 15.
🎹Calgary APTA Book Club
Friday, November 22
9:30 a.m.
215 Sandpiper Place NW, Calgary
Each year, this informal book club tries to read three books which will impact your teaching. The book choice this time around is "Coffee with Ray" by Nick Ambrosino. If you don't have time to read the entire book, or even if you have yet to open the cover, feel free to come and enjoy the discussion. RSVP Marian Parrott.
Edmonton Pedagogy Etude
Wednesday, November 13
9:30 a.m.
57 Longview Cres. St. Albert
The focus on this month's APTA member gathering will be on warm-up and technique. We will watch a video by Marvin Blickenstaff and share ideas afterward. Anyone interested in furthering his or her development as a piano teacher and developing friendships with colleagues in the Edmonton area is welcome to attend.