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Music Teachers' Association of California®
Alameda County East Branch
"The mission of MTAC is to pursue excellence in music education and advance the music teaching profession through innovative programs that foster artistic growth and achievement."
BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENT
Piano Competition
MTAC Alameda East Annual Piano Competition 2026
Competition:
Date: 2/28/2026 - Saturday
Time: TBD - after sign-up deadline
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Livermore
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Sign up:
Registration has been closed.
Winner concert :
Date : 3/7/2026 - Saturday
Time frame: TBD Afternoon
Location: Same as Competition
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Piano Competition
MTAC Alameda East Annual Piano Competition 2026 Winner's Concert
Competition:
Date: 3/7/2026 - Saturday
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Livermore​
Piano Competition
MTAC Alameda East Annual Piano Competition Winner's Concert
Winner's Concert:
Date: 3/7/2026 - Saturday
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Livermore​
Join us for an afternoon of piano performances by outstanding local students. This free concert is open to the public. We encourage you to share this event with friends, family, and the community.
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Piano Competition
MTAC Alameda East Annual Piano Competition 2026 Winner's Concert
Competition:
Date: 3/7/2026 - Saturday
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Livermore​
YAG Recital
Mid Widdowson
Date: 3/22/2026 - Sunday
Time: 7 pm
Location: Lynnwood Church, Pleasanton​
We are delighted to welcome Mia Widdowson to our Young Artist Guild (YAG) Recital! Our branch is incredibly proud to present such an accomplished and inspiring young musician as part of this year’s YAG concerts.
(bio) Mia Widdowson is 17 years old and attends high school in San Ramon. She has studied classical voice under Jennie Byun for six years. She has participated in several competitions and received numerous awards, including VOCE 2023 and 2024, Panel Honors 2024, Panel Masterclass 2023, ABRSM Level 8 Certification, VAYA 2021, and USIMC 2021.
Apart from voice, Mia is currently studying Technology and Applied Composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (Pre-College Program), winning awards in composition such as Kriz Getz 1st Place 2025 and the Creative Youth Awards 2025 Exceptional Award. She aspires to study composition, audio technology, and classical voice in college.
In addition, Mia has completed Level 10 Certification for Piano under Connie Chen and currently participates in her school’s Jazz Band and Concert Choir. Apart from music, Mia enjoys watching movies, exploring nature, teaching musical subjects, and spending time with friends and family.
PAST EVENT
January Sharing social
January 12, 2026
Our branch held a sharing meeting on topics including recording technology, iPad apps for teaching, chamber music opportunities for students, CM, and more. The gathering concluded with a lovely potluck, creating a refreshing and enriching morning of learning and connection.​​
Branch Recital
December 6, 2025 Teen Christmas Recital
When Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:30 pm
Location: Carefield Memory Care, Pleasanton
Branch Recital
October 19, 2025 (Halloween Theme)
Venue: Lynnewood Methodist Church,
It was a successful concert—thank you to all the wonderful performers, dedicated teachers, and supportive parents for making it such a memorable occasion. A special thank-you as well to the students and teachers who dressed up for Halloween—their festive spirit added a fun and lively touch to the event!
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Lecture
Exploring World Cultures through the medium of Western
Date: October 6th
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
Where: In-Person, the location will be emailed
Lecture Topic - Exploring World Cultures through the medium of Western Classical music
​Lecturer: Yu-Ting Chen
Young Artist Guild Recital
Young Artist Guild Recital
CELICIA THENDEAN
Date: 8/30 at 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church Livermore
2020 5th St. Livermore, CA
Our very first Young Artists Guild (YAG) recital was a resounding success—thank you all for your support!
Despite the long weekend, we had a wonderful turnout. Celicia Thendean captivated the audience with her exceptional performance and beautifully diverse repertoire. Her openness and enthusiasm during the post-recital Q&A added a warm, personal touch that made the event even more special.
Many attendees also shared how much they enjoyed reconnecting with fellow dedicated teacher members during the event.
MTAC - Alameda Count East - YAG concert 8/30/2025 - Celicia Thendean
CM Meeting
When: Aug 25, 2025 10:00 AM
Where: Online (Zoom) Please check your email inbox for the Zoom invitation
The Alameda East branch board has hosted a meeting to discuss the upcoming updates and changes, trying to clarify some issues.
5/5/25 May Luncheon
Date: May 5th, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm​
Thank you to all the teachers who joined us!
We had a lovely time socializing and enjoyed a delicious sushi lunch. Many thanks to Masako for the warm hospitality and to Hansen for hosting the event."
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4/26/2025 Branch Recital
Event Time: 4 pm-6 pm Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Event Address: Lynnewood United Methodist Church​​
Piano Competition
3/8/2025 MTAC Alameda East Piano Competition Winner's Concert 2025
Date: March 8 at 4 PM
Where: Lynnewood United Methodist Church 4444 Black Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Piano Competition
MTAC Alameda East 2025 Piano Competition
Date : Saturday, March 1st, 2025
​Congratulations to all the participants of the Piano Competition. Your dedication and hard work were truly inspiring. We are thrilled to announce the winners—see the full list below!
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2025 Piano Competition Winners
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