Upcoming events.
Improvisation at the Keyboard
In this session, Christoph Tietze, Organist at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco, will lead participants on a journey to explore extemporaneous playing at the keyboard, using an understanding of musical form and harmony as a guide. In-person presentation. Where: Music Exchange Piano Store, 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825
Baroque to the Future Festival
We’re looking forward to the Festival, an all day event. Watch this website and Dolce Notes (our Branch monthly newsletter) as plans progress. The entry deadline is January 10, 2025.
Registration: Register Here
Guidelines: Full guidelines available here
Coordinator - Ashley Arroyo
Adult Recital
This event features our adult students that want to share their accomplishments and challenges as adult students! It’s a wonderful friendly environment to play any style of music, there is no memory requirement, all instruments and ensembles are welcome!
Location: Music Exchange 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825
In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline March 16, 2025, questions contact Natalie Merrill/Chair.
Spring Fling and Composers Today Recital
Celebrating Spring and Composers Today!
This joint event features various music, the Branch Composers Today program fosters creativity through composition by both students and teachers.
Location: First Church of Christ Scientist - Carmichael, California 4949 Kenneth Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608
In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline is April 20th, links posted soon.
Recital Chair - Anna Martynovskaya
Memorial Scholarship Recital
This special event is adjudicated, scholarships are awarded.
In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, deadline TBA, fees, dress code and other event guidelines.
Location: Music Exchange 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825
Memorial Scholarship Winners!
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Please join us for the “command performance” of our division winners. The deadline to RSVP date TBA. Contact Natsuki Fukasawa for more details. Kathleen Thyberg will be our host for this wonderful performance and reception.
Fall Harvest Recital
Celebrating the Fall!
In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline is October 20 - Recital is October 27th at 2:00 p.m. - Chair - Chet Chwalik
Location - First Church of Christ Scientist - Carmichael, California
4949 Kenneth Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608
Young Artist Guild Concert featuring Lero Wang student of Dr. Natsuki Fukasawa
Please note the date is now confirmed for Saturday, October 12th at 2pm. Venue: the First United Methodist Church 2100 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Tickets: $11 for Adults, $9 for Students (studying with an MTAC teacher or with a Student ID) – Available on our website.
CM "meet up" Monday on Zoom!
If you’re interested, the session is not mandatory and there’s no agenda, it’s just a chance to say hello and review the teacher portal. Reminder, our Region (North 5) recording submission window is February 15 to deadline/February 25, 2025. In-person evaluation info is posted at the Teacher and Parent portals. Judi Sands-Pertel, Contact
Meeting ID: 897 8958 8929
Passcode: 417815
CM "meet up" Sunday on Zoom!
If you’re interested, the session is not mandatory and there’s no agenda, it’s just a chance to say hello and review the teacher portal. Reminder, our Region (North 5) recording submission window is February 15 to deadline/February 25, 2025. In-person evaluation info is posted at the Teacher and Parent portals. Judi Sands-Pertel, Contact
Meeting ID: 897 8958 8929 Passcode: 417815
Breakfast “recap” evening “meet up" on Zoom!
If the Breakfast doesn’t work into your schedule, catch us in the evening, Wednesday, Sept 11! We’ll review what’s new for the year, how to sign up for events and more via Zoom! Questions, please contact host Irene Brown.
Room number: 828 861 7182
Password: Recap "uppercase R"
Annual Breakfast Meeting
Join us Wednesday, Sept 11, to kick off the year with a “potluck” at the home of Ashley Arroyo. We’ll present new program info and much more!
Watch the Newsletter/Dolce Notes and your personal Evite for “what to bring list” and RSVP info.
General Meeting
Please join us for the general meeting; hear how the year events were enjoyed and please share your input for next year teacher and student programs.
Zoom - https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8288617182?pwd=ke1XzvXJohAOCe3feLRyKUa0xTgGFZ.1
Branch Honors Soirée
Students who were active in three Branch events during 2023-24 may qualify to perform at the Soirée. Special awards will be presented! Specific details will be in our monthly newsletter “Dolce Notes”.
Location: Music Exchange 1537 Howe Ave Unit 206, Sacramento, CA 95825
In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Application deadline is May 26, 2024, Chair and links for resources will be published soon.
“May The 4th Be With You”!
Movie and TV Theme Online Recital – Video Format
In the Teacher Center and Parent Resources of this website you will find the application, deadline is April 27, fees, dress code and other event guidelines. Links will be posted soon.
Location: Zoom, Chair TBA