Welcome

NEPTA is a professional 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the highest standards of music education, offering members and their students opportunities for growth, stimulation, and a community of friendship and support.

Board of Directors

Officers

Sivan Etedgee, President
Vivian Fang, Vice President
Shizue Sano, Treasurer
Caroline Ly-Germeys, Executive Secretary
Eric Bouwman-Wozencraft, Recording Secretary

Directors

Bonnie Anderson
Anna Avetisyan
Joshua Del Dotto
Elena Drabkin
Nina Grimaldi
Rebecca Helm
Aleksandra Lvin
Margaret Tuttle

For teachers we offer:

• Monthly meetings: speakers on topics important to piano teachers with written summaries posted online
  • Meetings on Zoom: online meetings and videos during the coronavirus
• Teachers’ Exchanges: a forum for discussions with colleagues
• Masterclass: for members, with outstanding pedagogues
• Teaching Materials: opportunity to study of editions, of new publications and of teaching ideas with other NEPTA members; lists of recommendations made available periodically
• Teacher Referrals linking members with prospective piano students
• Recitals: opportunities for students of Active Members
• Competitions: opportunities for students of Active Members
• Susan B. Demb Teacher Enrichment Fund: providing teacher grants and special lecture programs

For students of all ages we offer:

• Performing experiences in recitals for junior, intermediate, senior and adult ages
• Recitals also for repertoire of:
  • Ensembles
  • Jazz
  • 20th/21st Century
  • Students’ original compositions
  • Duets/Ensembles
• Informal area recitals
• Master Class with a master teacher
• Grants-in-Aid
• Competitions in performance and in composition

For information about membership requirements and dues, go here.