Fort Collins Music Teachers Association

October Student Recital
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA Student Recital info:
Students, if you would like to participate in this recital, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you are encouraged to sign up students regardless of age, skill level, or genre of repertoire. Due to the cost of facilities, there is a $5 fee per student and there need to be a minimum of 10 students for the recital to take place. Teachers, you may submit as many students as you would like. You can find the registration link in the member portal. While this is a relatively low-stakes performance opportunity, please ask students to dress appropriately for a church-venue recital. Some of the older students are taking it very seriously and it lessens their experience when certain standards are not kept.

Memorization is encouraged, but not required. Duets with fellow students or with teachers is allowed.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the recital time
Cost is $5 per student
For questions or clarification, contact the recital organizer:

Jesse Pierson – jessepierson89@gmail.com – (253) 439-8504

General Meeting and Pedagogy Program
2025-09-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting: 9:00
Program: 10:00 – Dr. Po Sim Head, Piano faculty at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
“Cultural Currents in Peruvian Piano Music: Tracing a Century of Creative Voices”

Notes: The general meeting is designed for professional development, discussion of upcoming events, delegation of tasks, organizational reports, spreading of news from the state and national level, as well as general camaraderie between local teachers of all kinds. All FCMTA members are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting and program. There will be a recording for those that are unable to attend. Collegiate chapter members of MTNA are encouraged. Non-members are always welcome to come introduce themselves, ask questions, and get a feel for what the organization is about.

Keith Snell Workshop
2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA members, you and any guests are invited to a workshop by Keith Snell on August 5th 10am-12pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 East Stuart Street in Fort Collins. Please RSVP to Christy at Boomer Music (970-223-2424 or boomermusiccompany@gmail.com) to receive your free packet of books and workshop materials. Non members and members of other associations and teaching affiliations are very welcome. Please feel free to bring guests.
Piano Teaching Answers and Solutions
Focus: Keith Snell offers answers and solutions to your questions and conundrums about piano teaching as he shares decades of teaching experience that led to the creation of his two newest series: Progressive Piano Repertoire and the Keith Snell Piano Course for the Adult Beginner.

General Meeting and Teacher Musicale
2025-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Teacher Musicale – 10:00 AM
The “Teacher Musicale” is an opportunity for FCMTA members to perform for each other.

Honors Recital
2025-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA is bringing back an old favorite in the Honors Recital. Each teacher may select two exemplary students of their choice for the honor of performing in this recital. Memorization is required. For questions, discuss with your teacher. $5 per entry.

General Meeting and Program
2025-04-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Program Time – 10:00 AM
Program Title: “Public School Reading Specialist, Discussion Panel”
Presenter: Mary Carter

Adult Recital
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Nakagawa Home, 7045 Aladar Drive, Windsor, CO, 80550, United States
Contact your teacher to register. $5 per entry.

All-Levels Pop and Jazz Recital
2025-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Pop and Jazz music, while not required, is strongly encouraged for this recital. Memorization required. Contact your teacher to register. $5 per entry.

Mauricio Nader Masterclass
2025-04-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Griffin Concert Hall, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins, CO, 80523, United States
Mauricio Nader is coming to CSU for a concert and is providing a masterclass for FCMTA on
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Griffin Concert Hall – University Center for the Arts on the CSU Campus
1400 Remington St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Students and parents, ask your teachers about whether they think it is a good fit
Teachers, find the sign-up sheet on the member portal
Each Student gets one 20-minute slot
It would be great if all the students can observe the class from the beginning, but if you cannot be there for the whole time, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
There will be a short break in the middle of the session
Once signed up, please honor your time commitment or notify the organizer at silvanasantinelli@gmail.com if you need to cancel

General Meeting and Program
2025-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Program Time – 10:00 AM
Program Title: “Physical Therapist for Dancers, Musicians, Circus Artists, Aerialists, Figure
Skaters, Gymnasts”
Presenter: Lynette Khoo

Student Achievement Day
2025-03-08 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Student Achievement Day (STAD) is sponsored by the Fort Collins Music Teachers Association (FCMTA), in conjunction with the Colorado State Music Teachers Association (CSMTA). Each student is expected to perform two pieces (one memorized) as well as between two and 5 additional options from the list (including activities such as participation in various educational games, additional testing, additional technique exercises, etc. Students will receive a state certificate, and also encouraging and constructive comments upon the completion of their performance. The listeners for the event are piano teachers from Fort Collins and the surrounding areas. This is a noncompetitive event. The cost of the event is $20 per student. The registration deadline is 2/5/2025.
Parents and Students: read the Info for Parents and Students Document and discuss registration with your teacher. If you would like more information especially about the expectations for different leveling when selecting events and activities in the registration process, please follow the links for Comprehensive Guidelines or Practice Tests and Information.
Teachers: see the member portal for registration links.

All-Levels Recital
2025-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Memorization required. Contact your teacher to register. $5 per entry.

General Meeting and Program
2025-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Program Time – 10:00 AM
Program Title: TBA
Presenter: Dr. Tiffany Blake [CSU Associate Professor of Music – Voice]

All-Levels Ensemble Recital
2025-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
This recital will feature music ensembles. Students performing ensembles with other students is encouraged. Memorization NOT required. Contact your teacher to register. $5 per entry.

General Meeting and Program
2025-01-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Program Time – 10:00 AM
Program Title: “Working with Students on Chamber Music and New Music”
Presenter: Ava Pacheco

Holiday Play-a-thon
2024-12-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Barnes and Noble, 4045 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
The annual Holiday Play-a-thon! Teachers sign up for a 30-minute time slot between and bring students to fill the time with music. Memorization is optional. Teachers can find the link to sign up in the Member Portal.

General Meeting and Program
2024-11-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Program Time – 10:00 AM
Program Title: “Lessons From Sport Science: How Data from Weightlifting and Athletic
Training can Influence Practicing Techniques in Music”
Presenter: Dr. Jesse Pierson – NCTM

Fall Festival
2024-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Front Range Community College, 4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO, 80526, United States
To register, please contact your teacher. For teachers, please use the Member Portal to access registration forms and instructions. For questions, please use the Event Organizer’s contact info in the registration form.

After the registration deadline, Chairs will email participating teachers with the schedule
Teachers who enter students MUST volunteer in-person
Registration Deadline – October 7th, 11:59PM.
Entry Fee – $30 per student. ($45 per student for non-MTNA members)
In-person only (if a student has Covid/sickness, a video backup may be submitted)
Competitive – 15 students will be selected for the Honors Recital and Honors Trophy
All other students will receive a participation trophy
Judges – Amy Lee and Peter Friesen
Adjudication Guidelines will be emailed to all teachers

Adult Recital
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | 3633 Rocky Stream Drive, 80528.

All-Levels Recital
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Memorization required. Contact your teacher to register. 5$ per student.

Halloween Recital (Parkwood Estates)
2024-10-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Parkwood Estates, 2201 South Lemay, Fort Collins, Colorado
Memorization optional. $5 per student. Contact your teacher to register. Students are encouraged to bring a can of food for the food drive.

Halloween Recital (Morning Star)
2024-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Morning Star Assisted Living, 3509 Lochwood Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80525

Halloween Recital (Good Samaritan)
2024-10-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Good Samaritan Society, 508 W Trilby Rd, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

Halloween Recital (Worthington)
2024-10-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Worthington Independent Living, 900 Worthington Cir, Fort Collins, CO, 80526, United States

Halloween Recital (Collinwood)
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Collinwood Assisted Living, 5055 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado

Halloween Recital ( New Mercer Commons)
2024-10-26 10:30 - 11:30 | New Mercer Commons, 900 Centre Ave, Fort Collins

General Meeting and Program
2024-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting – 9:00 AM
Program Time – 10:00 AM
Program Title: “MTNA 2024 Sessions Recap”
Presenter: Mary Ann Ranney and Carrie Hansen

All-Levels Recital
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Memorization optional. $5 per student. Contact your teacher to register.

Bastien Workshop
2024-08-02 09:30 - 11:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

Local Association Teachers Musical Performance
2024-05-13 10:00 - 23:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
