Saint Paul Piano Teachers Association

Announcement: SPPTA Concerto Competition Results

This aftenoon with Dr. Nicholas Susi Artist Recital 🎹 Sounds of Bach, Scriabin and Debussy with a Fireworks finale. 🎆

🎹 Lunch celebrating the 150th anniversary of MTNA. Surprised us with cake and candles!

Deadline this week: November 23rd Adult SPPTA Recital -

Deadline this week: November 23rd Adult SPPTA Recital Use this link to register by November 9th:  https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/SPPTAAdultOnlyRecitalForm

MMTA 150th Anniversary Celebration Lunch at Saint Paul Grill
Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Register now for the luncheon for the 150th Anniversary Celebration: 4 Spots left, sign up soon!
*Lunch 12:15-1:45 pm

SPPTA and MMTF members invited to
Saint Paul Grill across the street from the Landmark Center
(Each person will purchase their own lunch of their choice off the regular menu.)

RSVP required by November 5th, 2025:
Sign up here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MTNA150thAnniversaryLunch2025

NEW EVENT! SPPTA Adult Only Piano Recital
November 23rd, 2025 Sunday

SPPTA Adults only Piano Recital
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Thelma Hunter Room
Landmark Center in Downtown Saint Paul

Deadline: Use this link to register by November 9th: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/SPPTAAdultOnlyRecitalForm

This new offering from SPPTA is for your adult piano students from beginners to advanced. Encourage your students to come to this non-judged, supportive recital for adults. It will be held in the lovely Thelma Hunter Room at the Landmark Center (75 West 5th Street, St. Paul) at 3:00pm. Registration deadline is Nov 9 and the fee is $5.

Following the recital, students are welcome to explore the Schubert Club's Music Museum which is right next door to the Thelma Hunter Room. Hear and see a harpsichord, clavichord, forte-piano, and more!

Every type of adult student is welcome - from those playing the easiest beginning pieces and on up. Memorization is 100% optional!

Deadline Saturday - SPPA October 11th Virtual Recital -

Deadline Saturday - SPPA October 11th Virtual Recital

Register now for the luncheon and recital. RSVP required for both due to limited seating.
MMTA 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 8th, 2025

RSVP for the Recital: (Deadline Nov 1st) https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/RECITALMTNA150thAnniversaryCelebration2025

RSVP for the lunch (October 15th): https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MTNA150thAnniversaryLunch2025

Three Events to celebrate this special day: Masterclass, Lunch and Artist Recital


1) Masterclass: 10:15 am-12:15 pm).

Location: Thelma Hunter Recital Room

Landmark Center, Downtown Saint Paul
Deadline: October 5th, 2025

2) MTNA 150th Anniversary Celebration Lunch

Saint Paul Grill across the street from the Landmark Center

(Each person will purchase their own lunch of their choice off the regular menu.)

12:30 - 1:45 pm

RSVP required by October 15th, 2025:

RSVP HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MTNA150thAnniversaryCelebration2025

3) Artist Recital 2:00 pm - Dr. Nicholas Susi

Recital Program

Chaconne in D minor for Left Hand

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Transcribed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)



Two Pieces for Left Hand, op. 9

Prelude in C-sharp major

Nocturne in D-flat major

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)



Preludes, Book II

“…Brouillards”
“…Feuilles mortes”
“…La puerta del Vino”
“…Les fées sont d’exquises danseuses”
“…Bruyères”
“…Général Lavine - eccentric”
“…La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune”
“…Ondine”
“…Hommage à S. Pickwick Esq P.P.M.P.C.”
“…Canope”
“…Les tierces alternées”
“…Feux d’artifice”
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Free-will donation for recital

DEADLINE TO REGISTER THIS FRIDAY
September 25th, 2025 Thursday
Register THIS Friday, September 5th, 2025

Autumn Tea hosted by SPPTA and MMTF

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Summerhouse of Shoreview

4655 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126

Cost: $18

Menu: The Autumn Tea is being catered and there will be a selection of teas, beverages, tea sandwiches and desserts

Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/AutumnTea2025

MMTA 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Three Events to celebrate this special day: Masterclass, Lunch and Artist Recital



1) Masterclass: 10:15 am-12:15 pm (see details to register below).

Location: Thelma Hunter Recital Room

Landmark Center, Downtown Saint Paul

2) MTNA 150th Anniversary Celebration Lunch

Saint Paul Grill across the street from the Landmark Center

(Each person will purchase their own lunch of their choice off the regular menu.)

12:30 - 1:45 pm

RSVP required by October 15th, 2025:

RSVP HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MTNA150thAnniversaryCelebration2025

3) Artist Recital 2:00 pm - Dr. Nicholas Susi

Recital Program

Chaconne in D minor for Left Hand

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Transcribed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)



Two Pieces for Left Hand, op. 9

Prelude in C-sharp major

Nocturne in D-flat major

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)



Preludes, Book II

“…Brouillards”
“…Feuilles mortes”
“…La puerta del Vino”
“…Les fées sont d’exquises danseuses”
“…Bruyères”
“…Général Lavine - eccentric”
“…La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune”
“…Ondine”
“…Hommage à S. Pickwick Esq P.P.M.P.C.”
“…Canope”
“…Les tierces alternées”
“…Feux d’artifice”
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Free-will donation for recital

RSVP for the Recital: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SaintPaulPianoTeachers/MTNA150thAnniversaryCelebration2025