Calendar
All Meetings - Madison Library, 39 Keep Street
Board Meetings - 10:00 A.M.
General Meetings - 9:45 A.M.
Scherzo Club - 10:00 A.M.
General Meeting: Joseph Kalichstein
"Teachers' Master Class".
Annual Piano Competition Winners' Recital
2:00 P.M.; Montclair State University, Leshowitz Hall, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ.
Glissando Submission Deadline for May Issue
Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M.; Home of Ana Berschadsky, Montville.
Annual Piano Competition Auditions
County College of Morris, Music Technology Center, Randolph, NJ.
Student Recitals
2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M.; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Membership Dues Deadline for Annual Piano Auditions & Original Composition Festival Registrations
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Annual Piano Auditions and the Original Composition Festival.
Eric Steiner Composition Competition Registration Deadline
Registration is only available online from your Member Homepage.
Theory Registration March 1 - 21
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
General Meeting: Aaron Wunsch
9:45; The New Jersey Youth Symphony building located at: 570 Central Avenue, New Providence
March 3 Student Recitals Registration Deadline
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Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M.; Home of Anna Katznelson, Clifton. Two pianos available.
Student Recitals
2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M.; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Membership Dues Deadline for Eric Steiner Composition Competition Registration
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Eric Steiner Composition Competition.
32nd Note Submission Deadline for March E-letter
February 3 Student Recitals Registration Deadline
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General Meeting: Jed Distler (Adam Kent has been moved to May)
9:45; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium; "The Golden Age of Pianism on Record: Traditions of Romantic performance practice through the artistry of legendary piano icons".
Annual Piano Competition Application Deadline
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Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
Teachers' Master Class Registration December 21 - January 21
Apply online to perform March 21 in the Teachers' Master Class from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail-in version.
Membership Dues Deadline for Annual Piano Competition Registration
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Annual Piano Competition.
Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M.; Home of Rebecca Eng, West Orange. Two pianos available.
Student Recitals
2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M.; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
General Meeting: Juliana Osinchuk
9:45; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium; "Leonard Bernstein - the American Renaissance Man. Celebrating his 100th Birthday".
Glissando Submission Deadline for January Issue
Honors Recitals
3:00 P.M., 4:30 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.; Randolph Performing Arts Center in The Music Den,1030 Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ.
Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M.; Lindeblad Piano Showroom, 101 Route 46 East, Pinebrook. Multiple pianos available.
Honors Recital Auditions
County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ.
November 18 Student Recitals Registration Deadline
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Composers' Corner
10:15 A.M.; Nancy Modell’s home, Springfield, NJ. RSVP to nancy@mea-nj.org,
Student Recitals
2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M.; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
General Meeting: Ingrid Clarfield
10:00; NJ Youth Symphony, 570 Central Avenue (entrance in rear of lot), New Providence; "Keeping the Spark Alive and Still Learning After 50 Years: Pedagogical Tips from A to Z". NOTE NEW
Honors Recital Audition Application Deadline
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Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
October 21 Student Recitals Registration Deadline
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Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M.; Home of Betty Rosenblum, Montclair.
32nd Note Submission Deadline for November E-letter
Theory Registration October 1 - 21
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
General Meeting: Annual Piano Competition Committee
9:45; Madison Library, Chase Auditorium; Annual Competition Syllabus repertoire ("Homage to Bach").
Board Meeting
10:00 A.M.; Madison Library, History Room.
Glissando Submission Deadline for September Issue
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Dmitry Rachmanov conducts the Young Artist Master Class.
Young Artist Master Class Auditions
County College of Morris
Annual Piano Auditions June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 24
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Magdalena Stern-Baczewska discusses "Baroque Keyboard Music of Italy, France, Germany, and Spain: Stylistic Elements and Aspects of Interpretation."
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Deadline for College and Summer Camp Applications
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Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. Location TBA.
Deadline for May 6 Student Recitals Application
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Original Composition Festival
Concert will be held at Caldwell University, Alumni Hall, 2:00 P.M.
90th Anniversary "Celebrate Composers" General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Members will perform their own compositions. Reception to follow.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
90th Anniversary "Gala Concert & Cocktails" Celebration
MEA concert artists perform at Drew University's Concert Hall in Madison, NJ, followed by a cocktail reception in Mead Hall Mansion. 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. at the home of Betty Rosenblum, 5 Roosevelt Place, Apt. 1G, Montclair, NJ 07042. RSVP to betty@savet.net.
Deadline for April 15 Student Recitals Application
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for Annual Piano Auditions Registration
Annual Piano Competition Winners' Recital
The recital will be held at the Concert Hall at Drew University, Madison, NJ at 2:00 P.M.
Deadline for Original Composition Festival Registration
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for Young Artist Master Class Application
Apply online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for May Glissando Submission
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Paul Roberts will discuss "Scenes from a French Nursery - Debussy's Children's Corner."
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. at the home of Ana Berschadsky, 19 Cambray Road, Montville, NJ 07045. RSVP to 973-227-7908 or maberschad@optonline.net.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Annual Piano Competition
Auditions will be held at NJ City University, Jersey City, NJ.
Theory Registration March 1 - 21
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Eric Steiner Composition Competition Registration Deadline
Register online from your Member Homepage.
Deadline for Membership Dues for Annual Piano Auditions and Original Composition Festival Registration
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Annual Piano Auditions and the Original Composition Festival.
Deadline for March 4 Student Recitals Application
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Master teacher, Jerome Lowenthal, will conduct a master class with MEA teachers performing.
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. Location TBA.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Deadline for March 32nd Note e-letter Submission
Deadline for Membership Dues for Eric Steiner Composition Competition Registration
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Eric Steiner Composition Competition.
Deadline for February 4 Student Recitals Application
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Noa Kageyama will speak on "The Bulletproof Musician."
Deadline for Annual Piano Competition Application
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Deadline for Membership Dues for Annual Piano Competition Registration
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Annual Piano Competition.
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. Location TBA.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Francoise Choveaux will speak on "Sound Visions: Music for Museums." *Meeting date is the fifth Thursday of the month.
90th Anniversary Student Celebration "Good Times with Ragtime"
Tour for students at noon of the Guinness Collection of automata at the Morris Museum followed by a student recital of ragtime pieces.
Deadline for December 3 Student Recitals Application
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Deadline for January Glissando Submission
Teachers' Master Class Application, November 15 - December 15
Apply online to perform February 15 in theTeachers' Master Class from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail-in version.
Honors Recitals
Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den, 1030 Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ at 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. at the home of Cherwyn Ambuter, 23 Malibu Dr., Vernon, NJ. RSVP to cherwyn@warwick.net or 973-764-0828/973-862-0668.
Honors Recital Auditions
Auditions will be held at the Wharton Institute, 60 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
90th Anniversary "Ensemble Concert" General Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Steinway Gallery, Paramus
Members will perform duets, duos and more! Lunch to follow.
Honors Recital Auditions Application Deadline
Apply online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Board Meeting: 10:00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Deadline for October 22 Student Recitals Application
Apply online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Scherzo Club
10:00 A.M. at Lindeblad Pianos, 101 US Highway 46, Pine Brook. RSVP to Barbara Landi Hause, barbarahause5@gmail.com, 973-966-9357.
Deadline for November 32nd Note e-letter Submission
Theory Registration October 1 - 21
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for 90th Anniversary "Good Times with Ragtime" Student Event Registration
Register online from your Member Homepage for students to attend a tour of the Guinness Collection of automata and attend/participate in the ragtime recital at the Morris Museum on November 19.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Annual Competition Syllabus repertoire ("From C to Shining C: Music by American Composers) will be performed by the Competition Committee. *Meeting date is the fourth Thursday of the month.
Board Meeting: 10.00 A.M., Madison Library, History Room
Deadline for September Glissando Submission
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Victor Rosenbaum: Young Artist Master Class
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Annual Piano Auditions, June 4, 10, 11, and 17
Young Artist Master Class Auditions
County College of Morris
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Eduardus Halim: "Chopin Etudes and Piano as the Singing Instrument"
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Scherzo Club
10 A.M., Location TBA
Deadline for College and Summer Camp Applications
Apply online or download forms from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Original Composition Festival
Caldwell University
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Daniel Epstein: Schubert - Songsmith or Masterbuilder?
Deadline for May 7 Student Recitals Registration
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Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Scherzo Club
10 A.M., Location TBA
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Deadline for Annual Piano Auditions Registration
Deadline for Original Composition Festival Registration
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for Young Artist Master Class Application
Apply online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Annual Piano Competition Winners' Recital
The Concert Hall at Drew University, Madison at 2 P.M.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Douglas Humpherys: Teachers' Master Class
Deadline for April 2 Student Recitals Registration
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Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Scherzo Club
10 A.M., Location TBA
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Annual Piano Competition
NJ City University, Jersey City, NJ
Theory Registration March 1-21
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for Membership Dues for Annual Piano Auditions and the Original Composition Festival
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Annual Piano Auditions and the Original Composition Festival.
Deadline for Eric Steiner Composition Competition Registration
Registration is only available online from your Member Homepage.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
David Dubal: The Life, Death, and Career of Sergei Rachmaninoff through his Piano Playing and Compositions (1873-1943)
Deadline for March 5 Student Recitals Registration
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Scherzo Club
10 A.M., Location TBA
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. or/and 3:15 P.M. Check with Studentrecitals@mea-nj.org one week before the recital date for the exact time.
Deadline for Membership Dues for Eric Steiner Composition Competition Registration
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the Eric Steiner Composition Competition.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
George Marriner Maull: From Choirboy to Conductor to Educator
Deadline for Annual Piano Competition Registration
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for Teachers' Master Class Application
Apply online to perform in the March Teachers' Master Class from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Deadline for February 5 Student Recitals Registration
Register online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Deadline for Membership Dues for Annual Piano Competition
Membership Dues must be paid in order to register students for the 2017 Annual Piano Competition.
Teachers' Master Class Application, Dec. 15-Jan. 15
Apply online to perform in the March, 2017 Teachers' Master Class from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Scherzo Club Meeting
10 A.M. at the home of Barbara Landi Hause, 75 Beechwood Road, Florham Park. RSVP to barbarahause5@gmail.com, 973-966-9357.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. and 3:15 P.M.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Nancy Modell: Creative Composing: Embracing Creativity, Nurturing Musicality
Honors Recitals
Randolph Performing Arts Center, Randolph, NJ, 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Honors Recital Auditions
Wharton Institute, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Scherzo Club Meeting
10 A.M., LIndeblad Piano Showroom, 101 US Highway 46, Pine Brook, NJ. RSVP to Barbara Landi Hause, barbarahause5@gmail.com, 973-966-9357.
Student Recitals
Madison Library, Chase Auditorium, 2:00 P.M. and 3:15 P.M.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Forrest Kinney: The Four Arts of Music. Pot Luck Luncheon
Deadline for Honors Recital Registration
Apply online or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
Deadline for October 30 Student Recitals Registration
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Scherzo Club Meeting
10 A.M., Pompton Valley Music Teachers Association, Christ Church, 400 Ramapo Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ. RSVP to Barbara Landi Hause, barbarahause5@gmail.com, 973-966-9357.
Theory Registration, October 1-21
Register online from your Member Homepage or download form from Forms/Downloads for mail in version.
General Meeting: 9:45 A.M., Madison LIbrary, Chase Auditorium
Annual Piano Competition Syllabus "Song and Dance"
Board Meeting
10 A.M., History Room, Madison Library
