(Photo above: Dr. Carmen Hall, NCTM (my sister), Dr. Erin Hibbard, NCTM, Rene Johnson, NCTM. The three of us were all taught by Virginia Buhn, NCTM in Sweet Home, Oregon. It was great fun my sister and I to finally meet Erin at a National Conference.) This year’s MTNA National Co
The Washington Balalaika Society is an all-volunteer community orchestra, the largest orchestra of Russian folk instruments in the United States. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in Arlington. Our next concerts are on June 14 and 15 in Bethesda, MD and at the Capital One Hall,
Early Years and Education Patty Palumbo always dreamed of playing the piano. She traveled a lot in her early years due to her father’s work with USAID and CARE. Born in Egypt, she lived in Turkey, Iran, New Delhi, Belize, Sri Lanka, Colombia, and Liberia. Music was a constant in
Studio Horowitz in Falls Church seeks a piano teacher to join our studio for the 2025-26 school year and beyond. We also are interested in short-term substitute and guest teachers. We feature highly supported independent teaching in a beautiful piano-only studio. Workshop (Perfor
The Yamaha U1 is a premium upright piano, made in Japan, and renowned for its rich tone, responsive touch, and exceptional craftsmanship. A favorite among pianists, teachers, and institutions, the U1 delivers the performance of a grand piano in a space-saving design, making it id
Theory Mastery Team Here is the terrific team that runs NVMTA’s Theory Mastery Day! This year marked their 8th year of leading this event! Thank you for your for dedication to this important program for Northern Virginia teachers and students! (left to right: David Kosutic, Nar
Our NVMTA spotlight teacher for January is Alina Kirshon-Goldman. She was born in Kiev, former Soviet Union. Alina moved to Israel when she was twelve. Some of the teachers who influenced her include Rachel Shulov, Gilah Aaron, and David Chen. "In the United States, Elizabeth Vre
Maribeth Frank Growing Up Our NVMTA Spotlight teacher for December is Maribeth Frank who grew up in New England. Both of her parents are musicians. Her mom is a pianist and a flutist and her dad is a jazz drummer. The constant music around her instilled a wide range of fav
Peggy McNulty Education Peggy McNulty, soprano voice teacher, earned a Masters of Music Degree with a voice pedagogy specialty from The Catholic University of America. She studied at the Juilliard School of Music and at the Aspen School of Music. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree wit
CERTIFICATION What does it mean to be a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)? Simply put, NCTM signifies an individual teacher’s commitment to the highest standards of the profession, whether in voice, piano, or other instruments. Within Northern Virginia Music Teachers
