"Almost Spring" Concert for Those We Love
2021-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | zoom
All of this studio’s kids are excited to share their music with you, our beloved friends and family. Please call Helen at 410-997-7524 to inquire about receiving your zoom invitation to this sweet, live event.

MSMTA High School Piano Examination Day 2
2021-05-14 09:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Cir, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Pre-recorded videos for 2021. Big day for advanced students who are extremely prepared. Deadline for this event is February 1. Please note the event is on Wednesday, May 12, and Friday, May 14, Please let me know which day and time works best for you.

First Week of Regular Lessons
2024-09-02 - 2024-09-05 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
The lesson year runs officially from September 1 through June 30.

MSMTA High School Piano Examination Day 1
2024-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Big day for advanced students who are extremely prepared. Deadline for this event is March 31. If/when we return to in person multiple day exams, please let me know which day and time works best for you.

Rita's Repertoire Class
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:15 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
In the yard, BYOChair!!! You don’t want to miss this Repertory Class — it is self explanatory!

First Week of Lessons
2025-08-18 00:00 - 2025-08-21 00:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Studio year begins August 18 this year, and runs to June 26.

Kick-Off Repertoire Class
2025-08-24 15:45 - 17:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
OUTDOORS, BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR!!
WELCOME BACK. PLAY WHAT YOU WISH! Come ready to play something for the Keyboard Exam, or that you played at the last repertory class.

Fall Repertoire Class
2025-10-05 15:45 - 17:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Everyone’s chance to get ready for the Keyboard Exam and any other early recital opportunities.

Thomas Hecht Master Class at the MSMTA Conference
2025-10-12 14:00 - 18:00 | zoom
This Master Class will be held at the studio of Dr. Junko Takahashi in Silver Spring, and broadcast to the membership of MSMTA live. If anyone in the studio is chosen to play for Mr. Hecht, we will all want to watch! Email me for zoom information.

MSMTA Keyboard Examination
2025-10-24 07:30 - 2025-10-26 19:00 | Various local studios, United States
All students in this studio are expected to take this exam at least up to Level 5, and those in the studio know that most students take it up until graduation. Six students (and counting) have taken it to Level 10! These live exams take place in my colleagues’ local studios: make sure to specify which day, and whether you want your exam in the morning or afternoon.

Brian Ganz - Concert Outing!
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Local boy done very, very, very good. The mantle of Chopin Authority has been passed to this gentleman, and he wears it with aplomb. Brian Ganz is your Chopin man. Ticket price (which is very modest) is for an adult, who receives a free accompanying ticket for attending youth. Further, teenagers are free by themselves! Tickets are available to purchase at the door with cash. This concert is presented by Sunday’s at Three, which deserves your support.

STUDIO MASTER CLASS WITH BRIAN GANZ!
2025-11-23 12:30 - 16:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
The Washington Post has written: “One comes away from a recital by pianist Brian Ganz not only exhilarated by the power of the performance but also moved by his search for artistic truth.” So it is with great excitement that I welcome Mr. Ganz to the piano studio to hold an exclusive master class for my students. We have scheduled this event for Sunday, November 23 at 12:30pm, in my studio. I encourage ALL my students to audit, and my more advanced students are preparing for him.
Mr. Ganz shared first prize in the 1989 Marguerite Long Jacques Thibaud International Piano Competition and was third prize-winner of the 1991 Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competition. In April 2026, Mr. Ganz will give his final performance of Chopin’s complete works, a 15 year project in partnership with the National Philharmonic and Strathmore Arts Center.
This is going to be a special event, especially for those who will play for him!

Studio Closed
2025-11-27, 2025-12-24 - 2025-12-31 | MD

Holiday Repertoire Class
2025-12-06 15:45 - 17:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
This repertory class gives everyone a chance to play some fun holiday music, and also for those participating in the Outreach Recital through GCMTA, a necessary performance trial.

BENJAMIN GROSVENOR - Concert Outing!
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:30 | HCC Horowitz Center, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway , Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Benjamin Grosvenor is a young, exciting pianist, playing (again!) Gaspard de la unit! This concert is presented by Chamber Music Maryland, and you are urged by your teacher to attend! Tickets and instant seat selection are now purchased online by families. Price is for one adult, and each adult can order a youth ticket for free, making this one fabulous value. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

GCMTA Outreach Recital
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Lorien Harmony Hall, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Students for this over-popular event will be selected on the basis of having their music prepared well before the postmark deadline of December 7, with priority given to ensembles and a unique choice of music.
My students are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to all events, and especially at this event, are to visit with the residents and thank them for hosting.

MSMTA Composers' Circle
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | University Methodist Church, 3621 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
For our young creative writers!

Holiday Caroling
2025-12-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Come join my community for a nice evening that ends with hot cocoa at my place! Arrive dressed warmly, with flashlight, by 6:15 pm.

GCMTA Piano Master Class
2026-01-10 13:30 - 16:00 | First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Rd, Ellicott City, 21042, United States
Greater Columbia Music Teachers Association is hosting a Master Class this fall, with clinician Dr. Hsui-Hui Wang.
Please consider attending the Master Class. It is only $5 for students to audit (FIRST TWO STUDENTS ARE ALREADY PAID BY ME!), and their parents (the drivers) are free!
To audition to perform for the clinician, please speak to Madame Hélène. If you are chosen (via an audition process, deadline December 29), you will be charged $30 for your Master Class.

Winter Repertoire Class
2026-01-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
NEW TIME, DUE TO GCMTA MASTER CLASS AAT 1:30-4PM! (Come root for Amos, who is our representative at the Master Class!)

Come ready to play your selections for all mid-year events — Music Tells the Story, Friends and Family, Judged Recital, Ensemble Competition.

GCMTA Music Tells the Story
2026-01-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Chaired by your teacher, this is the happening recital event for GCMTA. Start thinking what you will play for this fun event, and write your story!

GCMTA Friends and Family
2026-01-24 11:00 - 18:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Same time and station as the Music Tells the Story Festival. Choose a family member or friend and play a duet with them.

February Outreach Recital
2026-02-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Brightview Assisted Living, 6670 Martin Road, Columbia, 21044, United States
For those who would like to participate in more Outreach Recitals, and are confident participating without my presence, these events will give you more performing opportunities, more outreach opportunities, and (least important reason to participate) more points toward DMA and Gold Cup. I expect my students to arrive at least 15 minutes early, and visit with the residents, and thank them for hosting.
I have a conflict for the Outreach Recitals, but I am glad to enroll anyone who is ready and wishing to perform. Enrollment is one week prior.

B2N (Back to Normal) Repertoire Class
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Let’s find out what you remember from (or forgot in) February.

GCMTA Judged Recital
2026-02-28 09:00 - 18:00 | Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church, 2330 Mt. Hebron Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Here you get to play in a recital format, but with a judge writing comments for you. Valuable, but not as stressful as a competition.

MSMTA Ensemble Competition
2026-03-01 08:00 - 18:00 | Clarice Smith @ College Park, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
For competitive duets and trios.

March Outreach Recital
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, 9000 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, 21042, United States

ANDERSON & ROE - Concert Outing!
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21250, United States
Fabulous performing piano duo, you will enjoy this thoroughly! Tickets and instant seat selection are now purchased online by families. Price is for one adult, and each adult can order a youth ticket for free, making this one fabulous value. This concert is presented by Chamber Music Maryland (formerly Candlelight Concert Society), which also deserves your support. BUY TICKETS HERE!

Spring Repertoire Class
2026-04-12 03:30 - 17:00 | Helen R. Weems Piano Studio, 5473 Green Dory Lane, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Get ready for the Spring Concert, and competitions, and the High School Exam! This rep class takes a little longer to get students prepared for the onslaught of events over the next two weeks.
