The Cary-Apex Piano Teachers Association

Upcoming Events

  • Jim Hover from the Steinway Company will give a free presentation for the public on "Music, Piano, IQ, and YOU" highlighting current research on music and brain research. Saturday, November 22, 2008, 2:00pm Carswell Hall, Meredith College Participants will be given a DVD as well. Call (919) 233-5200 for more details.
  • Holiday Fest Students of member teachers will perform for the general public at Borders Books (1751 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511) throughout the day on Saturday, December 6.

Previous Events

  • Mayron Tsong Concert Friday, November 7, 2008, 7:30pm Greenwood Forest Baptist Church Free and Open to the Public
    Concert pianist Mayron Tsong is in the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
  • Rhythm Workshop "World Olympics of Music" Saturday, October 11, 2008- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cary, NC
    9:00am-11:30am — Grades K-3, registration at 8:45
    12:30pm-3:15pm — Grades 4-6, registration at 12:15
    $5.00 with registration prior to 10/01/08; $10.00 with registration after 10/01/08 Come feel the beat: Rhythm Twister, Orff Instruments, African Drumming, Rhythm Track and Field, Ensemble Rhythm Instruments. See flyer for application.
  • Competition and Honors Recital Sunday, April 20, 2008 Free Admission CAPTA shares its best with the public in this highly anticipated recital. Winners of the Sonatina and Bullard competitions repeat their award-winning performances and celebrate their months of hard work.
  • Composition Masterclass Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:30-noon Free Admission Budding composers share their award-winning music in a new venue! Watch the creative process at work as CAPTA students share their compositions and receive feedback from respected judges.
  • Winter Student Recital Sunday, February 17, 2008 2:00pm and 3:30pm- Free Admission Join us for yet another enjoyable afternoon of music performed by students of CAPTA teachers. From the adorable beginners to the impressive advanced teenagers, these students show the fruits of their hard work and love for music through a variety of music. Please contact a member of CAPTA for location information.
  • Faculty Recital Sunday, February 3, 2008- Ruggero’s Piano, Raleigh, NC 3:00pm- Free Admission You knew they could teach, but wait until you hear them play! Come and hear the teachers of CAPTA perform their favorite works by well-known (and not so well-known) composers. Sometimes fun, sometimes serious, but always beautiful, come join us for an afternoon of fantastic performance by the teachers you know and love.
  • Holiday Fest Saturday, December 1, 2007- Border's Books & Music, Cary 10:00am until (Depends on how many teachers sign up.) Call Dean Leviner to sign up for a time.
  • Fall Student Recital Sunday, November 11, 2007 2:00pm and 3:30pm- Free Admission Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of music performed by students of CAPTA teachers. From the adorable beginners to the impressive advanced teenagers, these students show the fruits of their hard work and love for music through a variety of music. Please contact a member of CAPTA for location information.
  • Rock to the Beat — A Day of CAPTA-vating Rhythm Saturday, November 3, 2007- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cary, NC
    9:00am-11:30am — Grades K-3
    12:30pm-3:15pm — Grades 4-6
    $5.00 with registration prior to 10/26/07; $10.00 with registration after 10/26/07 Come learn about the soul of music during this morning of rhythmic activities. From African drumming to Latin percussion to Rhythm Twister, elementary-age students find out how rhythm has shaped all music throughout history. Space is limited so sign up early! (poster & registration form) Post-event write up
  • Pipes, Pedals & Pizza Jones Chapel, Meredith College, Saturday, October 27, 2007, 9:30am-12:30pm $5.00 A time for 4th grade and older piano students to learn about the pipe organ… (more)
  • Milton Laufer, Masterclass Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary, Saturday, October 27, 2007, 9:30am-12:30pm Free Admission Watch as Milton Laufer inspires and instructs local students in their study of piano literature. Come to learn a few hints for yourself, or to simply enjoy the performances of local musicians.
  • Milton Laufer, Recital Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary, Friday, October 26, 2007, 7:30pm Please join us for a night of outstanding musical enjoyment this October. Internationally recognized as a leading interpreter of Spanish music, Milton Laufer joins us from Peace College to perform Masterworks sure to engage and inspire any music lover… (more), (poster)
  • Christmas Fest, Border's Books in Cary
    Saturday, December 9, 2006, 10:00am until.
  • Adult Performance, Carolina House in Cary
    Sunday, December 3, 2006, 2:00pm
  • Sunday, November 12, 2006 Recital Programs
    2:00pm, 3:30pm
  • Larisa Yesina Concert, Master Classes
    Friday, October 20, 2006
  • CAPTA Rhythm Workshop
    Saturday, September 30, 2006

CAPTA would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support of piano activities throughout the year:

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Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Cary-Apex Piano Teachers’ Association is:

  • To provide its members with opportunities for professional growth and mutual support and encouragement.
  • To promote excellence in teaching and provide opportunities for students to learn the art of piano playing at its highest level.
  • To provide opportunities for our students to develop their skills by sponsoring competitions and performance opportunities.
  • To give our students theory skills which will be encouraged through the theory testing, the Lamp of Learning Program and the Composition Competition.