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Real Kids - Real Solutions! Lecture — Diane Hidy
“Teaching to the unique differences of each student”.
Presentation on Zoom more details to follow
Lecture with Dr. Helen Marlais
The first years of piano study - musicality, imagery, discovery learning, healthy technique to produce sound, and mindful practice habits.
More info to follow for this Zoom presentation.
Baroque to the Future Festival
Explore Baroque music and receive written feedback at this all-day festival. The optional secondary musical period changes each year; for 2027, it is Romantic. Repertoire must be CM Level 3 or above; CM participation is not required. The complete program may not exceed 10 minutes total per student.
Registration status: Open
Registration deadline: January 6, 2027
Teacher work form or payment deadline: January 10, 2027
Location: PianoDisc (Mason & Hamlin)
11290 Point East Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Recital times are assigned after registration. The final schedule will be shared before the festival.
Festival guidelines · Participant registration
Teacher requirements · Teacher work / volunteer form
Festival Coordinator: Ashley Arroyo
Adult Recital
A welcoming recital for adult students to share their accomplishments and enjoy one another’s music. Any style of music is welcome, memorization is not required, and all instruments and ensembles may participate.
Registration status: Open
Registration deadline: March 7, 2027
Location: Music Exchange
1537 Howe Avenue, Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825
Recital Chair: Natalie Merrill
Adult recital registration · General recital guidelines · What to wear
Lecture by Ashley Arroyo “Let them cry”…
Navigating emotions, building resilience, and deepening trust in music lessons.
Watch for the time and more details to follow.
Spring Fling and Composers Today Recital
Celebrating Spring and Composers Today!
This joint event features a variety of music and celebrates original compositions by students and teachers.
Registration status: Not yet open
Registration deadline: April 11, 2027
Location: TBA
Recital Chair: Anna Martynovskaya
Student Events & Registration: current event information, fees and performance guidance. Registration will be linked there when it opens.
Memorial Scholarship Recital
This adjudicated recital offers eligible students the opportunity to earn Memorial Scholarship awards.
Registration status: Not yet open
Registration deadline: April 2, 2027
Location: TBA
Recital Chair: Natsuki Fukasawa
Scholarship guidelines and eligibility
Registration will be announced through the current student event information.
Memorial Scholarship Winners
Join us for the “command performance” of our division winners. The performers deadline to RSVP, TBA, contact Natsuki Fukasawa for more details.
Fall Harvest Recital
Celebrate the fall with a welcoming recital and a chance to share the music you have been learning.
Registration status: Open
Registration deadline: October 11, 2026
Location: First Church of Christ, Scientist Carmichael
4949 Kenneth Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
Recital Chair: Chet Chwalik
Fall Harvest registration · General recital guidelines · What to wear
Lecture — “Teaching Children with Special Needs” by Sarah Sandvig
Our members have been asking for more resources and education around teaching students with special needs, and we are excited to bring Sarah Sandvig to our Branch for this special presentation.
Sarah will share insight and strategies for teachers working with students who may learn, communicate, process, or engage differently in the music studio. We know there is a great deal of interest in this topic among our membership, and we hope you'll join us!
Join the Presentation on Zoom
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 10:15–11:30 AM Pacific
Join Sarah Sandvig’s Zoom Presentation →
Meeting ID: 261 064 0274
CM "meet up" Sunday on Zoom!
If you’re interested, Sunday Sept 20 at 6:00 p.m. - the session is not mandatory. Important dates below, the In-person evaluation info is posted at the Teacher and Parent portals.
Judi Sands-Pertel, Contact - Zoom link, Meeting ID: 884 0961 2614, Passcode: 545114
Application Registration Opens
Sept. 1, 2026
Application Registration Closes
Sept. 30, 2026
Application Fee Payment Due Date
Oct. 5, 2026
Application Edit Close Date
Dec. 15, 2026
ONLINE: Media Submission Opens
Jan 30, 2027
ONLINE: Media Submission Due Date
Feb 9, 2027
Annual Member “Potluck” Breakfast
Start the Year Connected!
Where: PianoDisc - 11290 Point E Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
RSVP in the Punchbowl Invitation, check your email!