about us
We are a non-profit educational organization comprised of professional music teachers that desire to support each other, to create educational opportunities for teachers, students, and community members, and to enhance our teaching.
what we do
We promote the advancement of musical knowledge and education by providing activities and opportunities designed to enhance an appreciation of music.
Our monthly meetings may take the form of a group discussion, an academic lecture, or a live performance.
LEADERSHIP
JENSIN CLARK, M.M.
President
B.M. in Piano Performance -- Illinois Wesleyan University
M.M. in Piano Pedagogy and Performance -- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Adjunct Professor at Lake Superior College
RaeAnn Hamlin, NCTM
Vice President
B.A. in Music (Piano Performance and Pedagogy) -- The College of St. Scholastica
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music -- The Music Teachers National Association
Owner and teacher at Hamlin Music Academy
EMILY VALINE, NCTM
Treasurer
B.A. in Music (Piano Performance and Pedagogy) -- The College of St. Scholastica
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music -- The Music Teachers National Association
Staff Accompanist and Administrative Assistant at The College of St. Scholastica
Independent Piano Teacher
BRIAN KAPP, M.A.
Secretary
B.M. in Keyboard Performance -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
M.A. in Liturgical Music -- St. John's University
Owner, Instructor of Piano, Voice, and Organ at Encore Music