AMSF special events provide members educational opportunities to improve their understanding of music and appreciation of music. Our goal is to help amateur musicians grow in their abilities to perform. Such progress is brought about not only by opportunities to perform, but by an increased understanding of music theory, techniques, genres, history, cultural connections, and broad exposure to new experiences.
We host in-person and online events featuring guest lecturers and musicians, some of whom are world-class performers. Our guest lecturers discuss a wide variety of topics and perform pieces to demonstrate specific techniques, historical and cultural connections, and inspire.
Please see the AMSF Calendar for upcoming Special Events. All current AMSF members are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Members will receive online invitations with registration instructions in monthly emails.
Special events in the last several years included:
- Americana and Important but Lesser-known Composers
- Keys to Mastering Beethoven Sonatas
- Variable Practice
- Sight reading and Memorization
- What Musicians Can Learn from the Latest in Brain Science
- Music Collaboration
- French and Germanic Music History
- Pedaling
- Keyboard Conversations
- The Taubman Approach
- 19th and 20th Century Music
- Spanish 19th and 20th Century Music
- Duo and Duo Playing
- How to Practice
- How to Study a Duet
- How to Study a Piece and Reduce Performance Anxiety
- How to Improve Strengthen Technique
- Memorization
- Rhythm
- The Eyes Have It
- The Alexander Technique
- Chopin
- Spanish Music
- Americana
- Spanish and Latin American Music
- Jazz
- Library of Congress Tour of Music Manuscripts
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Past Special Events
AMSF Annual Party & Meeting
This year’s Annual Party was a resounding success! We had a good turnout. We also heard an update on the State of AMSF, music to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, and music from important but lesser-known composers. The program aligned with the theme of our...
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...