Master Classes

A Master Class is a unique opportunity to experience a piano lesson with a Master Teacher as they teach individual students, very much as they would in a private teaching session.  It is a wonderful advantage for the student to work with an expert teacher, and for the observing teachers and fellow students to gain insights as well.


April 6th, 2024

 Time 9-11AM

Location: 

Isabella's House

Gig Harbor, WA  

 


Topic: Gig Harbor WSMTA Masterclass 

Start Time: April 6th, 2024 9AM




Registration

Registration for Master Class:  Registration is to be done by each teacher.  It begins on Tuesday, February 1, 2024 and firmly ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2024.  The first five students, for which registration notification is received, will play in the Master Class.  Registration notification should be emailed to TBD.  In the registration email please include:  Name of Student, Age of Student, Student’s level (must be Intermediate of higher), Name of Solo, Length of Solo, and the Teacher’s Name.  If you register more than one student please list them in order of preference or performance.  TBD will determine which students will be playing and send the schedule to the teachers.

It is preferred that pieces be memorized but this is not mandatory.  Please scan the music scores and send themto TBD when the students register.  Note:  the measures should be numbered.  Copies of the scores will be sent to the adjudicator prior to the Master Class.

If applicable, a legal verification form for music downloaded from the internet should be completed and returned to Ms. Kebsch prior to the Master Class.

Payment is due at the time of registration (see information below) and should be mailed to Patti Jamieson, 2819 – 20th Ave. Ct. NW, Gig Harbor WA 98335.  If payment is not received by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2024 the teacher will be notified, as will the next student on the list of students who wish to participate.  Again, the payment is due at the time of the registration.

Registration fee is $25 per student.  Teachers should collect fees from their students and make out one check to GHMTA for the Master Class fees. 

The Master Class will be in person (location TBD) on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 from9AM-11AM. in Gig Harbor, WA.  

Please email TBD for more information.

 

 

 

 


 


 


Dr. Jennifer Hammill


Born into a musical family, Jennifer began playing the piano early with her mother.  She started accompanying church choirs in rehearsal when she was 9, and accompanying and playing chamber music remain part of her musical life. She earned degrees in piano performance from Western Washington University (studying with Ford Hill), Arizona State University (studying with Steven DeGroote) for her MMA,  and University of Washington (studying with Bela Siki) for her DMA). She has also studied with the Golandsky Institute. 

Jennifer maintains an active studio in Seattle, adjudicates and lectures throughout the northwest, performs in chamber groups, and is past president of the Seattle's Music Teacher Association.