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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

Bothell
Vincent Yang
(858) 207-7004
millcreekopus1@gmail.com

Bothell
Xu Zhou
Piano
xuleer729@gmail.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
Elise Jessee
NCTM, Piano, Flute
(206) 735-2931
lissielovesjesus@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

Maltby
Brent Boon
Piano, Drums. Specialty: visually impaired and blind music students
(425) 492-0361
brent.s.boon@gmail.com

Marysville
Fuller, Jackie
RCMC, Piano
pianojacki@gmail.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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  • Snohomish County Music Teachers Association 2024-2025 Calendar of Events
  • AUGUST
    Monday, August 19- 9:00AM: Board Meeting
    Monday, August 19- 10:00AM: General Meeting and Potluck
  • SEPTEMBER
    Monday, September 9- 9:30AM: Board Meeting
    Wednesday, September 11- 3:00PM, EST: Deadline for MTNA Performance and Composition Competitions online registration
    Deadline for WSMTA Outstanding Artist Competition registration
    Monday, September 16- 9:30AM: General Meeting and Program- SCMTA chairs
    Saturday- Sunday, September 21-22 : all Leadership Seminar, Yakima
  • OCTOBER
    Saturday, October 5- 9:30AM| District I/II Conference- Prince of Peace, Shoreline
    Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13 TBA: YAMS (Young Artist Master Series) TBD
    Monday, October 14- 9:30AM: Board Meeting
    Tuesday, October 15: Dues deadline for renewing members (for participation in MAP)
    Saturday, October 19- 9:00AM and 4:00PM: Concerto Competition
    Monday, October 21- 9:30AM: General Meeting and TBD Program
    JAMS registration deadline
    Saturday, October 26- 2:00PM-3:30PM: Halloween NEW DATE
  • NOVEMBER
    Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3: JAMS (Junior Artist Master Series) with Jennifer Hammill
    Friday-Sunday, November 9-11: MTNA and OAC Performance Competitions, CWU
    Monday, November 11- 9:30AM: Board Meeting
    Saturday-Sunday, November 16-17: YAMS TBD
    Monday, November 18- 9:30AM: General Meeting and TBD Program
  • DECEMBER
    Saturday, December 7- 2:00PM: SCMTA Christmas Recital
  • JANUARY
    Wednesday, January 10: Dues deadline for new members to participate in MAP • Monday, January 13- 9:30AM: Board Meeting
    Saturday-Sunday January 18-19: AMS TBD
    Monday, January 20- 9:30AM: General Meeting and TBD Program
    Saturday, January 25- 2:00PM: Teacher’s Recital at the Hartley.
  • FEBRUARY
    Thursday, February 1: Young Composers Project Submissions Open • Saturday-Sunday, February 1-2 | JAMS with Jennifer Hammill
    Saturday, February 8- 2:00PM: Valentine Recital
    Monday, February 10- 9:30AM: Board Meeting
    Saturday-Sunday, February 15-16: YAMS TBD
    Monday, February 17- 9:30AM: General Meeting and TBD Program
    Tuesday, February 28: oung Composers Project submission deadline
  • MARCH
    Saturday, March 1: Convention Recital Competition at the Hartley • Sunday- Friday, March 2-7: MAP (Music Artistry Program)
    Saturday, March 8 -1:30PM and 3:00PM: MAP Honors Recital
    Monday, March 10- 9:30AM: Board Meeting
    Monday, March 17- 9:30AM: General Meeting and TBD Program • Saturday, March 22- 9:00AM| Sonatina/Sonata Festival
  • APRIL
  • MAY
    Saturday, May 3| Music in Action
    Monday, May 19- 9:00AM| Board Meeting
    Monday, May 19- 10:00AM: General Meeting and potluck
  • JUNE
    Wednesday-Saturday, June 26-28: WSMTA Conference
    Saturday, June 7- 11AM-2PM: Sanford Wright Chamber Music Festival

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