The Peninsula Music Teachers Association

Special Events & Happenings of the PMTA:

Piano Olympics:

The Olympics is an annual fall event focusing on performance of technique, including playing scales, chords, cadences and arpeggios. Ribbons and medals are awarded.  The 2024 Piano Olympics will be held on November 9, 2024.

Chairperson: Kim Clough This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

State Theory and Sight Reading Test:

The State Theory test is a written and aural exam ranging from levels Primer- 12. The Sight-reading test is a question/answer test of two separate piano pieces followed by a sight-reading of the two pieces. This uniform statewide test to be administered in February is required for the participation in the Eastern District Auditions. 

The Peninsula Music Teachers Association (PMTA) will be partnering with the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum to administer the Theory Test.

Date: February 8, 2025

Registration Deadline: January 4, 2025

For information: Alisa Bohon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Music Marathon:

Students, teachers and friends offer a variety of music at a local mall to raise funds for our PMTA Scholarship program and additional enrichment events.

The Music Marathon will be held at Patrick Henry Mall on April 26 and 27, 2025.

Chairperson: Teresa Compos-Falk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PMTA Scholarship Audition:

A college scholarship is presented annually to a graduating senior majoring in music and additional scholarships for underclassmen attending summer music camps.

Chairperson: Myrna Brinkley  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional Opportunities:

National Federation of Music Clubs Festival: 

Federation Festival, March 1, 2025 at Christopher Newport University

Registration deadline:  Wednesday, January 22, 2025

For more information about joining the Cadenza Club and student participation,

Contact Myrna Brinkley   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

National Piano Guild:  

Annual comprehensive adjudication for all levels. Awards and scholarships are available. 

Contact Cathy Combs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.