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Piano instructors, Violin instructors, Viola instructors, Voice instructors, Flute instructors for Arlington, Mukilteo, Bellevue, Kirkland, Camano Island, Everett, Silver Lake, Snohomish, Marysville, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Bothell and Woodinville

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE
SCMTA is a local chapter of Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA) and affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). We are one of the oldest and most active chapters in the state; teachers and their students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of music-related festivals, competitions, educational experiences and social events throughout the year.

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide education, training, and association for independent music teachers in Snohomish County, and to promote music education for students in Snohomish County and the greater Seattle community.

OFFICERS
President: Amy Riffle-Kouyeas
Secretary: Laura Hendrickson
Treasurer: Kristi Wiant
Membership VP: Maria Maltseva
Member at large: Patti McElroy
Member at large: Maria Sier
Member at large: Judy Baker
CONNECT WITH US
Questions about our chapter? Would you like to join our chapter? Please contact the SCMTA president at scmtapresident@gmail.com.

VISIT US
General meetings take place on the third Monday of each month at First Presbyterian Church (Calvin Lounge).
2936 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201

Sep, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr:
9:30 General Meeting, 10:30 Educational Program
August and May:
10:00 General Meeting followed by Potluck

JOIN SCMTA

PURPOSE
To offer membership to independent music teachers.
To feature speakers at our monthly meetings for the educational enrichment of our teachers.
To provide grants to our teachers for continuing their music education.
To establish and support opportunities for performance and for unique music education programs for youth, which will help them develop necessary life skills and lead to good citizenship.

OBJECTIVES
The Snohomish County Music Teachers Association (SCMTA) is a subchapter of both Music Teachers National Association and the Washington State Music Teachers Association. As such, it also supports and contributes to their programs, which include:
State and National certification of members
Professional fraternity among music teachers
The maintenance of high ethical standards
Mutual improvement in teaching by the interchange of ideas
The furtherance of music culture to benefit our communities

Members of the Snohomish County Music Teachers Association enjoy many benefits, including professional development resources, networking, support, and access to local music programs that provide unique performance and competition opportunities for students. Visit the Music Teachers National Association website for more information about the benefits of joining your national, state and local chapters or to complete a membership application.

Arlington
Patricia McElroy, UMTC, RCM
Piano, Theory, Accompanying, Composition
(360) 961-3479
psmcelroy@gmail.com
www.mcelroypianostudio.com

Arlington
Dania McKenzie
Piano
(425) 626-8535
daniasheryl@gmail.com

Bellevue
Maria Maltseva
Piano, Theory, Music History
(425) 681-3971
bluharmony@gmail.com

Bothell
Rose Freeman NCTM
Piano, Accompanying
(425) 248-9288
rosefreemanmusic@gmail.com
www.rosefreemanmusic.com

Everett
Arlene Hicks UMTC
Piano, Theory
(425) 512-3668
arlenekh@aol.com

Everett
Gail Tremblay
Piano
(425) 338-3220
gail.tremblay2e@gmail.com

Everett
Hae Luke
Piano
(253) 293-8121
haespianostudio@gmail.com

Everett
Jacqueline Pierson
Piano, Accompanying, Group Piano, Piano-Pedagogy, Vocal Coach
(425) 923-7807
jpieson.piano@gmail.com

Everett
Jean Hoyle, NCTM, WSCTM
Piano, Organ
(425) 259-3608
jeanphoyle@hotmail.com

Everett
Judy Baker, NCTM, WSCTM
Piano, Piano-Pedagogy, Composition
(425) 252-5528
judypaulinebaker@gmail.com

Everett
Laura Hendrickson NCTM
Piano, Piano-Pedagogy
(425) 359-9320
laura.c.hendrickson@gmail.com

Everett
Natsuko Goldman NCTM
Piano
(425) 319-9143
natsukog@frontier.com

Everett
Nick Dittoe
Piano
(425) 530-5499
nick.dittoe98@gmail.com

Everett
Paula Black
Piano
(425) 244-5327
kpblackmail@frontier.com

Everett
Peggy Kurtz,  WSCTM
Certified McClosky Voice Technician
Voice
(425) 259-2568
peggykurtz@me.com
www.lavozviva.com

Everett
Rachel Preston, NCTM, RMM
Piano, Pre-School Piano, Music Camps, Beginning Band, Guitar, Drum
425-314-7318
rachelannpreston@gmail.com
www.joyfulacademyofmusic.com

Everett
Sarah Hall
Piano
(425) 359-0761
sarah.hall.piano@gmail.com

Issaquah
Meg Mann NCTM
Piano, Harp, Composition
(425) 345-7466
megstudio@comcast.net

Kirkland
Maria Khavin
Piano, Chamber Music, Elementary Music
(206) 355-2717


Lake Stevens
Cathe Erhardt
Piano, Guitar
(425) 334-7822
tcerhardt@msn.com

Lake Stevens
Cynthia Whalen NCTM, UMTC
Piano, Composition, Theory
(360) 653-9357
woodlandstudio22@gmail.com

Lake Stevens
Iris Ingram
Flute, Piano, Elementary Music
(425) 343-6961
iris_ingram@yahoo.com

Lake Stevens
Kandice Wartes
Piano, Elementary Music, Choral
(425) 220-3369
kandice@wartes.com

Lynnwood
Jean Kim
Piano
stellajeanbeth@gmail.com

Lynnwood
Celine Baldevia
Piano
(206) 790-1131
celinesmusicnotes@gmail.com

Lynnwood
Jaemee Kim
Piano
(425) 582-1483
kjaemee@gmail.com

Lynnwood
Kristi Wiant
Flute, Piano, Theory
(425) 772-7203
kristiwiant@yahoo.com

Marysville
Jan Toy
Piano, Voice, Organ
(425) 387-2425
janelizabethtoy@gmail.com

Mill Creek
Tien-Yin Chen NCTM
Piano
(425) 488-5854
angelvoice9@gmail.com

Mill Creek
Allan Park
Piano

Mukilteo
Yelena Balabanova NCTM
Piano, Theory, Chamber Music
(719) 649-4292
yelenabalabanova@gmail.com

Redmond
Randall Jackson NCTM
Piano
(425) 881-0451
rvjackson1@yahoo.com

Snohomish
Amy Riffle-Kouyeas
Piano, Voice, Organ
(206) 390-9479
thearksnohomish@gmail.com

Snohomish
Dzana Kovar
Piano
dzana@mac.com

Snohomish
Elise Engen NCTM
Piano, Flute 
(206) 735-2931
lissielovesjesus@gmail.com

Snohomish
Leslie Wilson
Early Childhood Music, Piano, Group Piano, Clarinet
(318) 584-9653
lesliewilson@letsplaymusicsite.com

Snohomish
Maria Sier NCTM
Piano, Theory
(425) 344-6987
pyeanno1@gmail.com
Snohomish

Acronym Key
NCTM: Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
NFMC: National Federation of Music Clubs
RCM: Royal Conservatory of Music ( formerly the Music Development Program)
RMM: Recreational Music Making
WPPI: Well Prepared Pianist Institute
WSCTM: Washington State Certified Teacher of Music
UMTC: Ultimate Music Theory Certified (Advanced
Rudiments)


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  • AUGUST
    Snohomish County Music Teachers Association
    9:00AM Monday, August 21 | Board Meeting
    10:00AM Monday, August 21 | General Meeting and Potluck, SCMTA chairs presentations
  • SEPTEMBER
    9:30AM Monday, September 11 | Board Meeting
    3:00PM, EST September 13 | Deadline for MTNA Performance and Composition Competitions online registration
    September 13 | Deadline for WSMTA Outstanding Artist Competition registration
    September 16-17 | Fall Leadership Seminar, Yakima
    9:30AM Monday, September 18 | General Meeting and Program
  • OCTOBER
    9:00AM Saturday, October 7 | District I/II Conference
    9:30AM Monday, October 9 | Board Meeting
    Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15 | YAMS (Young Artist Master Series) with Ross Salvosa
    October 15 | Dues deadline for renewing members (for participation in MAP)
    9:30AM Monday, October 16 | General Meeting and Program
    9:00AM-4:00PM October 21 | Concerto Competition
    2:00pm and 3:30pm Saturday, October 28 | Halloween Recital
  • NOVEMBER
    Saturday-Sunday, November 4-5 | JAMS (Junior Artist Master Series) with Laura Dern
    Friday-Sunday, November 10-12 | MTNA and OAC Performance Competitions, CWU
    Saturday-Sunday, November 11-12 | YAMS with Oksana Ejokina
    9:30AM Monday, November 13 | Board Meeting
    9:30AM Monday, November 20 | General Meeting and Program
    3:00PM Sunday, November 26 | Everett Philharmonic Orchestra Winners Concert, Everett Civic Center
  • DECEMBER
    December 1 | Young Composers Project Submissions open
    9:00AM to 7:00PM | Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle Music Competition, Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
    2:00PM Saturday, December 9 | SCMTA Christmas Recital
    2:00PM Sunday, December 17 | Mukilteo Community Orchestra Winners Concert, Mukilteo Community Center
  • JANUARY
    9:30AM Monday, January 8 | Board Meeting
    January 10 | Dues deadline for new members to participate in MAP
    Saturday-Sunday January 13-14 | YAMS with Ross Salvosa
    9:30AM Monday, January 15 | General Meeting and Program
  •  FEBRUARY
    Saturday-Sunday, February 3-4 | JAMS with Laura Dean
    2:00PM Saturday, February 10 | Valentine Recital
    9:00AM, Saturday, February 3 | Chopin Northwest Foundation Festival
    Saturday-Sunday, February 16-17 | YAMS with Oksana Ejokina
    9:30AM Monday, February 12 | Board Meeting
    9:30AM Monday, February 19 | General Meeting and Program
    February 22 | Deadline for Young Composers Project entries
    February 24 | Convention Recital Competition
    February 24-March 1 | Music Artistry Program
  • MARCH
    February 24-March 1 | Music Artistry Program
    1:30PM and 3:00PM Saturday, March 2 | MAP Honors Recital
    9:30AM Monday, March 11 | Board Meeting
    9:00AM Saturday, March 16 | Sonatina/Sonata Festival
    9:30AM Monday, March 18 | General Meeting and Program
  • APRIL
    9:30AM Monday, April 8 | Board Meeting
    9:30AM Monday, April 15 | General Meeting and program
    Saturday, April 20 | Piano Scholarships Competition
    2:00PM and 3:30PM Sunday, April 21 | Scholarships Winners’ Recitals
    1:30PM Saturday, April 27 | Trudie Woll Composition Winners Recital
    3:00PM Saturday, April 27 | Spring Recital
    Saturday, April 27 | Online Music in Action
  • MAY
    Saturday, May 4 | Music in Action
    9:00AM Monday, May 20 | Board Meeting
    10:00AM Monday, May 20 | General Meeting and potluck
  • JUNE
     1:00PM-4:00PM Saturday, June 2 | Sanford Wright Chamber and Collaborative Music Festivals
    Wednesday-Saturday, June 26-29 | WSMTA Conference

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