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From the President’s Desk — June 2026

Hello everyone! I hope this finds you well! June is a festive time for graduations and weddings. If you have those happening in your family, congratulations! If not, there is plenty to enjoy this month, including our own Salon and Intermezzo Recitals, as well as...

Member Spotlight: Joelle Harris

Joelle Harris September 12th, 2007, was an ordinary day in Silver Spring, MD. However, for the Harris family it was an extraordinary day because Pastor Lonnie Harris and his wife April welcomed twin daughters. One of those daughters was Joelle Harris, who was born two...

Beyond AMSF: Maureen Llort

Maureen Llort I began piano at age 4. My teacher was an Eastman graduate, as she often reminded me, who gave me a solid foundation. I took lessons until my father passed away when I was 11.  I wanted to play piano in the junior high orchestra. The teacher took...

Keys to Mastering and Performing Beethoven Sonata

It was a huge privilege for AMSF to have Dr. John O’Conor, as guest speaker and presenter, at our March Special Event. There are no words to describe the experience of having such a master walked us through Beethoven’s 32 sonatas, giving a us a background of Beethoven...