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The Piano Teachers Congress provides piano teachers in the NY metropolitan area with mutual support, professional development and exciting opportunities.

The Piano Teachers Congress of New York began its existence as the John M. Williams Club in October of 1926. It was renamed The Piano Teachers Congress in 1928 and incorporated in 1973. The mission of the organization, stated by its first President, Lester B. Major, was “to promote interest in music in the home and community, to study principles of teaching, to discuss problems of the teacher and to stimulate helpfulness and friendliness among the teachers.” For more than 80 years, the Piano Teachers Congress has grown in size and stature. During this period of time our membership has included a long list of prominent teachers whose students have become well-known both nationally and internationally. Our organization has always moved in step with the time and has presented events that reflect the interest of our current members. However, our goals have always remained the same: to provide performance opportunities not only for students likely to pursue piano music at college or university, but also for those whose ultimate aim is to experience the joy of music-making; and to offer teachers the possibility of learning about the latest developments in the field of piano pedagogy.

09/17/2026

📅 One week to go!

Join PTCNY President Margarita Rovenskaya next Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 AM ET for our annual Welcome Meeting & Season Kick-Off!
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Get a preview of the year ahead, including upcoming opportunities for your students, professional development events, and ways to get involved with PTCNY.
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✨ Don’t forget to register on our website to receive the Zoom link!
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We look forward to welcoming you and kicking off the 2026–27 season together! 🎹

09/08/2026

🎉 The 2026–2027 PTCNY season is here! 🎹
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Join us for another year of student performance and professional development opportunities!
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Masterclasses, festivals, and workshops for teachers and students throughout the year.
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Save this post for a quick season overview, and visit our website for full program details, application information, and updates.
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📆Fall Welcome Meeting • Sept 24
DM us for the Zoom meeting link!
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06/30/2026

What a season!
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As our Centennial Year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a remarkable season filled with inspiring performances, world-class artists, meaningful conversations, and a vibrant community of teachers and students.
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From competitions and recitals to workshops, masterclasses, Open Forums, and our Centennial Play-a-thon, this year celebrated not only 100 years of PTCNY history, but the people who continue to shape its future.
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Thank you to every member, student, teacher, volunteer, adjudicator, presenter, donor, and audience member who made this season possible.
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Here’s to the next 100 years. 🎹✨
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05/29/2026

May at PTC 🌸🎹
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✨ Eduardus Halim Workshop
✨ Adult Pianists in Recital
✨ Open Forum at PianoPiano Studios
✨ Board Meeting
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this month. Here’s to another season of learning, collaboration, and music-making together!
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05/13/2026

Join us for PTC’s final Open Forum of the season! 🎹✨
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Our Open Forum is a space to connect with fellow teachers, exchange ideas, troubleshoot challenges, share strategies, and build community. Whether you have a question, a teaching win, or just want to be in the room with colleagues who get it, we’d love to see you.
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🗓 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 PianoPiano Rehearsal Studios
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Let’s close out the season in conversation and community. RSVP at the link in bio!
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05/05/2026

This May at PTCNY 🎹
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Join us for a vibrant month of music, learning, and community:

✨ Eduardus Halim explores Chopin & Liszt—sound, technique, and pianistic physicality
🎶 Adult Pianists in Recital at St. John’s in the Village
☕ Open Forum at PianoPiano
🌿 Spring Recitals at Greenwich House Music School
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As we close out the season, we celebrate the artistry, curiosity, and connection that define our community.
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🔗 Learn more: pianoteacherscongress.org
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04/28/2026

There are still a few spots open for our upcoming lecture-recital with Eduardus Halim!
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A student of Vladimir Horowitz and a performer with major orchestras around the world, Halim brings a rare combination of artistry and insight to the piano.
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In this session, he’ll explore Chopin & Liszt Etudes through sound, technique, and the physicality of playing offering ideas that are immediately useful for both performers and teachers.
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If you’ve been meaning to come to a PTC event, this is a beautiful one to start with.
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📅 May 5 | 6:30 PM
📍 Faust Harrison
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👉 RSVP at the link in bio
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04/17/2026

🎹✨ April at PTCNY is full of celebration, milestones, and performance opportunities!
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Join us this month as we highlight some of the most exciting moments of our centennial season:

🏆 Honors Program Winners Recital
📅 April 18 | 7:30 PM | Merkin Hall
Celebrate outstanding young pianists as they take the stage in this inspiring evening of music.

🎉 Centennial Celebration Play-a-thon
📅 April 25 | The DiMenna Center
Be part of our 100-year celebration; registration is now open! Don’t miss this special community event featuring students and teacher members.

🎶 Adult Pianists in Recital
🗓 Applications due: April 28
📅 Recital: May 12
An opportunity for adult pianists of all levels to share their music in a supportive and welcoming space.

🔗 Learn more & sign up via the link in our bio

Let’s make April a month of music, community, and celebration 💫

03/31/2026

🎹✨ PTCNY Centennial Celebration: Play-a-thon Concert
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Join us as we celebrate 100 years of music, teaching, and community with a special Centennial Play-a-thon—a day-long concert bringing together students, teachers, and members of the PTC community.
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📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 The DiMenna Center | New York, NY
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This milestone event honors a century of piano education and artistry, while looking ahead to the next generation of musicians. Performers of all ages and levels are invited to take part in this joyful, collaborative celebration.
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🎶 Be part of this historic moment.
🔗 Sign up via the link in our bio
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We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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218 W 11th St
New York, NY
10014-2405

Website

http://pianoteacherscongress.org/

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