Three Ancient Muses

Three
Ancient
Muses
The Roman scholar Varro relates that there are only three muses:
One who is born from the movement of water,
another who makes sound
by striking the air,
and a third who is embodied only in
the human voice.
They were Melete (Practice),
Mneme (Memory), and Aoide (Song).
MUSE NEWS - JANUARY
UPCOMING EVENTS
* Student Duet Recital
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For students who were preparing for the Monster Concert which was canceled due to venue upgrades.
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I will also be inviting a few well-prepared students to present a solo.
* Piano Teachers Forum Spring Festival & Honors Recitals
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Details to be announced, but typically the 3rd Saturday in March at The College of New Jersey
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Syllabus theme and repertoire has been announced: United Through Music. Pieces will be by composers from around the world.
* Piano Adventures Piano Performance & Theory Exams
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Levels Primer through 4 (Levels 5 and for Adults will be announced when they become available.)
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Piano AND Theory... do one, receive a certificate; do both, receive a "diploma." (Discount when doing both.)
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Year-round event (no July-August)
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NEW SESSION SCHEDULE:
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There are now 4 sessions!
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Winter Session registration open now until 12/31/25 with a 2/28/26 deadline for video submissions & completion of online theory tests.
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https://exams.pianoadventures.com/online-exams/schedule-and-fees/
LOOKING AHEAD...
*NJMTA Spring 2026
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Duets and Solos are counted separately towards medals, trophies, and plaques.
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Individuals are tracked, not teams. (You can change partners if needed.)
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If you have a friend with a different teacher, you can still do a duet with them if their teacher is an MTNA & NJMTA member.
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Jan 28 registration deadline
*NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon (for the NJ Ronald McDonald Houses)
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Feb 28 & Mar 1 Princeton
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Mar 7 & 8 Cherry Hill
*Music-Fest Graded Music Exams
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I am continuing to organize the syllabus pieces for their Grades 1-5.
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Details pending. You can visit their website: https://music-fest.com/exams
Student Duet Recital
*Saturday, January 17, 4:15-5:45
*Unitarian Universalist
Congregation (UUC)
50 Cherry Hill Road
Princeton NJ 08540
PA Performance & Theory Exam
*Winter Session 12/1-2/28
NJMTA Performathon
*February & March
*Princeton & Cherry Hill