fall luncheon
August 22, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Teachers will meet at the home of Dr. Gulya Chandler for our Fall Meeting and fellowship.
11:00 a.m.
Teachers will meet at the home of Dr. Gulya Chandler for our Fall Meeting and fellowship.
Piano Teacher bootcamp
September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Shreveport
A opportunity for established teachers to mentor new teachers.
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Shreveport
A opportunity for established teachers to mentor new teachers.
LMTA State conference
Fall Fantasia
October 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport
A fun, casual recital opportunity for students to play while wearing fun costumes, take photos, and collect candy.
Register here.
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport
A fun, casual recital opportunity for students to play while wearing fun costumes, take photos, and collect candy.
Register here.
solo festival
November 14-15, 2026
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
Students of any level will perform contrasting repertoire for qualified judges.
Winners perform on the honors recital on Sunday. Register here.
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
Students of any level will perform contrasting repertoire for qualified judges.
Winners perform on the honors recital on Sunday. Register here.
Teacher christmas social
December 5, 2026
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
Teachers will gather to socialize.
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
Teachers will gather to socialize.
christmas jubilee
December 12, 2026
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Shreveport
A fun, informal opportunity for students to perform Christmas or non-Christmas
music for family and shoppers at Barnes and Noble. Register here.
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Barnes and Noble, Shreveport
A fun, informal opportunity for students to perform Christmas or non-Christmas
music for family and shoppers at Barnes and Noble. Register here.
an Afternoon tea
February 6, 2027
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
A low-stress opportunity for adult students of all levels to play for other adult students in a supportive, cozy environment. There will be a pep talk about performance anxiety and students will be encouraged to play despite their fears.
Register here.
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
A low-stress opportunity for adult students of all levels to play for other adult students in a supportive, cozy environment. There will be a pep talk about performance anxiety and students will be encouraged to play despite their fears.
Register here.
baroque/sonatina Festival
February 27, 2027
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
Students perform either a Baroque piece or a fast movement of a sonata or sonatina for a panel of judges.
Register here.
First Baptist Church, Shreveport
Students perform either a Baroque piece or a fast movement of a sonata or sonatina for a panel of judges.
Register here.
MTNA National conference
April 2-6, 2027
St. Louis, Missouri. Register here.
St. Louis, Missouri. Register here.
rally
April 23, 2027 at LSUS Bronson Hall, Shreveport
April 24, 2027 at First Baptist Church, Shreveport
A written test on Friday, with keyboard skills, sightreading, and performance elements on Saturday. Students compete for trophies and the opportunity to compete at the state level.
Directions for registration here.
April 24, 2027 at First Baptist Church, Shreveport
A written test on Friday, with keyboard skills, sightreading, and performance elements on Saturday. Students compete for trophies and the opportunity to compete at the state level.
Directions for registration here.
spring luncheon
Spring 2027 TBD
Our teachers-only spring social gathering.
Our teachers-only spring social gathering.
Summer Pops
July 24, 2026
Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport
Keep your students pumped in the summer with GSMTA's Summer Pops recital! They'll rock tunes from movies, TV shows, and video games in a cool space with stage lighting and projections. Enjoy popcorn and a red carpet photo op for extra fun. Register here for this fun summer event.
Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport
Keep your students pumped in the summer with GSMTA's Summer Pops recital! They'll rock tunes from movies, TV shows, and video games in a cool space with stage lighting and projections. Enjoy popcorn and a red carpet photo op for extra fun. Register here for this fun summer event.
