Exploring Music Resources (EMR)

Exploring Music Resources is published in each Nuances. We read and review a wide variety of resources, most entries focus on piano music and related publications, and members are invited to share commentary including approximate student level, special challenges or features, and composer/publisher information. If you are interested in reviewing or sharing your music resource expertise, please contact Shad Wenzlaff.  Chair:  Shad […]

Honors Festival 2026

The Honors Festival is an opportunity for music students of current MAME members and non-MAME members to audition for the Honors Recital. This is a competitive event adjudicated by a professional musician, although students may enter as non-competitive. In past years the event has been offered to all instrumentalists and vocalists and featured the Honors […]

Adult Music Socials

Adult Music Socials are informal gatherings for adult students of MAME teachers. Students of all levels are invited to perform and socialize. Adult Music Socials are informal gatherings for adult students of MAME teachers. Students of all levels are invited to perform and socialize. These informal events help musicians to become more comfortable sharing their […]

Masterclasses

Intermediate Student MAME Masterclass Clinician: Denise Taylor, PhD., NCTM Sunday, February 1, 2026 3:00–4:30 pm WYSO Center, 1118 E Washington Ave, Rehearsal B Room This masterclass is targeted at intermediate to early advanced piano students of all ages, including adults. “Intermediate” here begins roughly at RCM 3 (e.g. Petzold Menuet in G, movements from Clementi […]

Performers Supporting Performers (PSP)

Performers Supporting Performers welcomes all MAME teachers and provides opportunities to exercise piano performance skills in informal settings. PSP also hosts an annual recital in March. We meet monthly, usually in members’ homes. Locations are published in Nuances. PSP members plan to present a recital program at a local nursing home/assisted living facility in March, details to […]

Fall Workshop

Pre-College Masterclass: Cathy Kautsky Friday, October 10, 2025 5:00–7:30 pm at Studio Share, 5003 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Cathy Kautsky offered a pre-college piano masterclass on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 pm. All MAME teachers were invited to enter a student for this excellent opportunity to learn from a master teacher. This event […]