April, 2026, Grapevine
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- Apr 15
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MTAC Fresno County
GRAPEVINE
Educate, Enrich, Enjoy
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Meeting Place: University Presbyterian Church
1776 E Roberts Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Calendar
April:
14th
9:00 am Board Meeting
10:00 am Membership Meeting
11:00 am Program: College Student Showcase
Events Dates:
Solo Competition – April 18th @Fresno Pacific University
Chair: Tina Carter
Spring Celebration – May 2nd @Fresno Pacific University
Chair: Peter Klimo
President’s Message - April 2026
Greetings from Amsterdam!!We are looking forward to Solo Competition in April and Spring Celebration in May. The Board and the Chairs are working hard to provide wonderful opportunities for you and your students. I hope you take advantage of the events we have planned. The April program is a showcase of College students. Hope to see you there!
Piano Solo Competition
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:15 - 3:30 (see specific times below)
FPU's Warkentine Culture and Arts Center
4838 East Butler Avenue
Fresno, CA
Please play to join us to hear these amazing students!
We have a total of 17 students and 7 studios participating in this year's event.
If you are available to lend a hand that day, we are still in need of some assistance--contact Tina at
9:15 - 10:30 Junior Division - 7 students
11:15 - 12:30 Intermediate Division - 4 students
1:30 - 3:30 Senior Division - 6 students
Spring Celebration
May 2nd at Fresno Pacific University
Entry Deadline: April 18th
The information poster is attached to the email. You will find a QR code that will take you to the information page and registration form. Or you may go to our website and click on Events to take you to the Spring Celebration page. Recitals are filling up quickly! If you are able to help in either the morning or afternoon, we welcome you to contact:
Peter Klimo @ peter.p.klimo@gmail.com
MTAC Fresno Teacher’s Performance
May 12, 2026
11:00 a.m.
University Presbyterian Church
Maximum time per performance (whether one work or multiple short works) is 10 (ten) minutes. If you wish to provide elucidation before your performance that will be part of the ten minute allotment.
All performers must be members of our branch.
Original compositions are most welcome.
Enrollment deadline is May 1st, 2026. This is a first come, first served basis. If the program fills before May 1st all other applications will be put on a waiting list in the order received.
Send your information of performer(s), composer(s), instrumentation, timing, to
John Hord. jmwsky@sbcglobal.net.
Adult Music Student Social
Adult Piano Social
Friday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Tina Carter's home at 5485 E. Sussex Way in Fresno
Please RSVP to TIna at 559-341-0732
Adult students are invited to attend a low-key gathering of music-making and light refreshment.
Interested adult students are encouraged to perform, but are also welcome to come and enjoy being a supportive audience for all “life long learners,” and getting to know others who are on that same journey.
Questions? Contact Tina Carter or Kathy Blumer
MTAC Fresno Turns 100!
100th UPDATE
Plans are in the making -- get your ideas to one of our committee members: Karen Hembree, John Hord, Tina Carter.
We'd also love to have you join our committee! There will be lots for everyone to join in!
Tina Carter
(559) 341-0732
Announcements
Keyboard Concert Series
Attached please find a poster for the Keyboard Concert with SERGEI BABAYAN on Sunday, April 26, at 3 pm in the Fresno State Concert Hall.
As always, students of members of our Branch will receive complimentary tickets if teachers leave a message at (559)250-9607 or e-mail andreasw@csufresno.edu.
Community Calendar
Disclaimer: we recommend you go to the specific websites of these organizations for updated and accurate information
April
· April 11, Saturday - 7:30 pm and April 12, Sunday - 3:00 pm Fresno Philharmonic. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
· April 18 - Solo Competition - presented by MTAC Fresno. Fresno Pacific. mtacfresno.com
· April 19 - 2:30 pm. Fresno Master Chorale: Handel's ISRAEL IN EGYPT. Shaghoian Concert Hall. Tickets available in January
· April 26 - 3:00 p.m. Sergei Babayan. Philip Lorenz Keyboard Concerts. csufresno.edu/music
· April 26 - 3:00 p.m. Soli Deo Gloria. Shaghoian Concert Hall. sdgchoir.org
May
· May 2 - 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Fresno Community Concert Band. A Trip to the Zoo. Fresno City College. United Sound & Hoover High School Concert Band. 559-440-9429. fresnocommunityband.org
· May 2 - Spring Celebration presented by MTAC Fresno. Fresno Pacific. mtacfresno.com
· May 17 - 3:00 p.m. Moment Musicale Trumpet and Winds. upc@upcfresno.org
· May 24 - 3:00 p.m. Fresno Community Concert Band. Echoes of Courage. Shaghoian Concert Hall. fresnocommunityband.org
If you would like something to be added to the calendar, or just announced at an MTAC Membership Meeting, please email kblumer77@gmail.com.
Sources:
ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THE INFORMATION with the organization’s website