Music Educators Association of New Jersey

Nancy Modell will present ECC! (Every Child Can!) on Jan. 5 at Wharton Arts, 60 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ.  ECC! introduces Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers, and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.

On December 17 at 8:00 PM, Sophia Agranovich will be interviewed on the PianoPod in a livesteam premiere on YouTube: Season 5 Episode 8: "Virtuoso Reimagined: A Journey of Reinvention, From IT Executive to Steinway Artist with Holistic Vision," feat. Sophia Agranovich.  Audio will be available on Spotify, IHeartRadio, Audible, Pandora, Apple, and Amazon Music.  A trailer is available from December 15.

Ingrid Clarfield announces her newest Alfred publication: Rare Recital Treasures, selected and edited by Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Kevin Chance, is a three-book anthology that showcases lesser-known piano repertoire from all style periods and features works by both renowned and newly discovered composers. The series will enrich the standard teaching literature with a diverse array of hidden gems.
Book 1 spans the early-intermediate to intermediate levels. This collection offers exceptional music for recitals and auditions, including composer biographies and valuable pedagogical insights for each piece.
Use your personalized code ICLARFIELD24 to receive 20% OFF everything else on alfred.com through the end of the year!

Nancy Modell is the piano clinician for the 4º Encuentro Nacional Suzuki México in Puebla, MX., Oct. 31-Nov.3.

Sondra Tammam gave a Piano Pedagogy Masterclass at the Cali School of Music, Montclair State University on Monday, October 21, from 1-3 pm.
EXPLORING THE TAUBMAN APPROACH with “hands-on” lessons. Piano students presented difficult technical problems to discuss and solve with concepts using the Taubman Approach.

Sophia Agranovich was one of the featured artists on October 20, 10 AM,  at Lite Lounge with Dimitri K. – “Minimal Solution!” and “Secrets of Science and Music!” radio programs. It premiered on many international radio stations and was recorded on multiple platforms as a podcast

On October 13, Sophia Agranovich was awarded the Platinum prize in 5 categories by the LIT International Music Awards. She is also an Instrumental Category Global Winner.

Sophia Agranovich was one of the featured artists on October 6, 10 AM,  at Lite Lounge with Dimitri K. – “Minimal Solution!” and “Secrets of Science and Music!” radio programs. It premiered on many international radio stations and was recorded on multiple platforms as a podcast.

Nancy Modell will present ECC! (Every Child Can!) on Oct. 5-6 at Wharton Arts, 60 Locust Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ.  ECC! introduces Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers, and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.

On September 29, Sophia Agranovich received a wonderful review for “Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn” in The JWVibe magazine.

On September 26, Sophia Agranovich received her 16th Global Music Award  for Outstanding Achievement.

On September 24, Sophia Agranovich was a featured artist in an interview in the inaugural Classical Musicians edition of Lazie Indie Music Magazine.

Ingrid Clarfield led the 2nd Piano Pedagogy Summer Institute July 16-17 at Jacobs Music, Princeton, and presented Teaching Rubato: Bend It! but Don’t Break It! and taught an early-intermediate to advanced-intermediate student Master Class.  Additional presenters included: Nancy Modell, Creative Composing: Nurturing Creativity, Embracing Musicality; Sondra Tammam, Pedagogy 101: Applying the Taubman Approach with Students of All Levels; and Danette Whelan, along with Laura Amoriello, Mindful Teaching: Helping Students Connect with Mind, Body and Heart.

Sondra Tammam, co-director of the 13^th Taubman Piano Festival,  presented a “live” lecture IN PERFORMANCE - Brahms Intermezzo Op. 118, No.2, What You Need is Often Invisible and an Open Lesson: Maykapar Variations on a Russian Theme, Op. 8, No.14 on June 22-23 at Leshowitz Hall, The Cali School of Music, MSU. Contact Sondra Tammam for questions about the upcoming 14th Taubman Festival at Montclair State University on June 21-22, 2025.  

Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo concert at Watchung Arts Center, Watchung, NJ on June 1 at 8 PM.

Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo concert at the Richter Association of the Arts, CT on May 12.

Daniel Rofer announces the release of his new album Nine Piano Pieces for the Young, at the Octopus Music School faculty recital, Saturday, May 11 at 5 PM at Forte Piano NJ, 159 W Rte. 4, Paramus.  Admission $7.50. 

Beatrice Long will perform a short recital and will offer Masterclasses at the National Taiwan Normal University on April 9 and at Soochow University on April 10.

Birgit Matzerath will perform the last of three programs featuring piano music by J.S Bach at the Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn New Jersey as part of the annual Bach-in-the-Subways project.

Birgit Matzerath will perform the second of three programs featuring piano music by J.S Bach at the Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn New Jersey as part of the annual Bach-in-the-Subways project.

Birgit Matzerath will perform the first of three programs featuring piano music by J.S Bach at the Millburn Free Public Library, 200 Glen Avenue, Millburn New Jersey as part of the annual Bach-in-the-Subways project.

Nancy Modell will present a 5-hour pre-conference workshop, Let Yourself Go! Piano Improv and Creative Composing, and a conference session, Lesser-Known Gems for Children by American Women Composers, at the 2024 Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Conference, March 20-23, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Danette Whelan presented, The Power of Mindfulness: A Transformative Practice to Enhance Your Teaching, at the Music Teachers National Association Conference in Atlanta, GA on March 18, 2024.

Jackie Schiller will be performing works by Bach, Granados, Chopin, Schubert, Liszt, and Beethoven in the Society Cafe Concert Series on Sunday, March 17 at 4 PM.  She is excited to share all this wonderful music with you!  When you reserve seats, please specify by saying "Jackie" or "March 17" since there is one "bucket" for PayPal.

Sophia Agranovich received a brilliant review of the Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn in the March-April Issue of the American Record Guide.

Beatrice Long was invited to judge the ‘Young Artists Competition’ of the Tuesday Musical Club in San Antonio, TX from March 9-10.

Patricio Molina directed a concert on March 7 at the historic Newark Symphony Hall, spotlighting black and Latino composers, with students and alumni from the Newark School of the Arts. Included in the program are two pieces by Patricio:  Bolero and the premier of Dominican Suite for piano and beatboxer.

Sophia Agranovich was featured in an interview and performance at "Lite Lounge with Dimitri K. " together with Grammy-winning artists on March 3 at 10 AM and going forward on 50+ stations across the world.

Beatrice Long and Christina Long presented this program: ‘Silver Lining’ Recital for Two Pianos, and Master Classes at Lingenfelter Artists Series at McPherson College Kansas from February 24-25.

Sophia Agranovich received a rave review for Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn and was featured and the album show and 2 playlists at OneWorld Music Radio. This album was #7 in the world music charts across all genres in February.

Sophia Agranovich won the Best Classical Artist award at the World Entertainment Awards, Los Angeles, California.

Sophia Agranovich is a winner of the Best Classical Piano Album at the Clouzine International Music Awards.

Sondra Tammam is teaching Piano Pedagogy - Exploring the Taubman Approach, MUPR437-01 (2 credits - $150), the only in-depth credit course on the Taubman Approach, at the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University on TUESDAYS, 6:00 -7:45 pm, from Jan. 16 - May 7, 2024.
The course presents the pedagogy ideas of the late Dorothy Taubman, a foremost educator in the international piano pedagogy field. Auditors are welcome on ZOOM or in person. Contact Sondra for registration forms.

Sophia Agranovich is a recipient of OneEarth Awards: Best Classical Recording (Album Leaf – Piano Works of Felix Mendelssohn) and Best Contemporary Instrumental Single (Love Serenade).

Beatrice Long presented this program: Master Class on ‘Études’ at the Third Street Music School, New York City on January 2.

An interview and 5 rave reviews of Sophia Agranovich's CD Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn was published in Fanfare Magazine.

Sophia Agranovich will release her 11th album since 2010 - "Album Leaf: Piano Works by Felix Mendelssohn" on November 3, 2023. Program: Fantasia in F-sharp Minor Op. 28, “Sonate écossaise”; Albumblatt in a, Op. 117, “Lied ohne Worte”; Caprice in a, Op. 33 #1; Variations sérieuses, Op. 54; 3 Etudes, Op. 104b; Etude in f, WoO 1; 4 Rondo Capriccioso, Op.14. This album has already received 8 glowing reviews and is available via all major distributors, including Amazon.

Nancy Modell will present " Creative Composing: Embracing Creativity, Nurturing Musicality " for the PhMTA piano teachers at Jacobs Music in Philadelphia on November 2 at 10 AM.

Thomas Parente will be performing his Three Sarah Teasdale songs with wonderful soprano Abby Brodnick on Wed., Oct. 25 at 7 PM.  The concert, sponsored by the New York City Composers Circle, will take place at the Church of the Transfiguration, 1 East 25th St., Manhattan.

On October 20, at 7 PM, Birgit Matzerath presents an exploration of the Preludes and Fugues from Bach's WTC I (part 12), 2-each time, each month at The Ethical Cultural Society, 516 Prospect Street, Maplewood. $ 10 suggested donation, admission for students: free  
All proceeds to benefit the renovation of the historic building of the Ethical Culture
Society.

Nancy Modell will attend the ISA (International Suzuki Association) Teacher Trainer Conference in Matsumoto, Japan from October 13-18.

Dan Crisci Piano released Jazz Meditations on October 6, available on all major streaming platforms.

On September 15, at 7 PM, Birgit Matzerath presents an exploration (Part 11) of the Preludes and Fugues from Bach's WTC I, 2-each time, each month at The Ethical Cultural Society, 516 Prospect Street, Maplewood. 

Nancy Modell will teach at the NJ Suzuki Workshop's PLAY-IN at  William Patterson University on September 10.

On August 18, at 7 PM, Birgit Matzerath will give a presentation (part 10) on the Preludes and Fugues No 19 and 20 from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier 1 at the Ethical Culture Society of Essex County, 516 Prospect Street, Maplewood NJ 07040.