Activites Calendar

Saturday, August 30
GAE Picnic

Join us at Joe Glik Park in Edwardsville from 12-4pm! Bring a dish for a potluck style lunch and an afternoon of fun.

Friday, September 19 

Article Discussion

We will discuss an article from AMT, MTNA’s journal. Be prepared for a lively conversation over coffee at Pour@322 in Belleville! This will be at 10am.

 

Friday, October 17

Schubertiad, Art Gallery Tour, and Lunch
We return to SWIC’s Schmidt Art Gallery to view the exhibits, perform for each other, and have lunch! We will get started at 10am.

 

Friday - Saturday, November 7 - 8

ISMTA Conference and Competition

Right in our own backyard, drive up to Blackburn College for the state conference! Since it is so close and hosted by GAE member Joseph Welch, we would love to see a strong attendance from the Gateway Arch East Members!

 

Friday, December 12
Christmas Party

Gill Cerbin generously welcomes us back for a Christmas party of treats and reading festive duets starting at 10am!

 

February

AIM Theory Examinations

Details coming soon!

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Saturday - Wednesday, March 21 - 25

MTNA 2026 National Conference 

This conference will be in Chicago! Find out more here: https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Conferences/Conferences.aspx

Saturday, March 28
Masterclass

Put the polishing touches on pieces for AIM exams in a masterclass with Dr. Pei-I Wang from Millikin University! Please invite parents and teachers alike to join us at 2pm.

April
AIM Performance Exams

Detials coming soon!

Saturday, May 9 (Tentative - Waiting on Confirmation)

GAE Student Recital

Bothwell Chapel at McKendree University is again hosting a concert of great music from our students at 4:30pm. Quickly becoming a favorite event, get this on your calendar now for both you and your students!

 

Friday, May 15

End of Year Business Meeting

We love to eat together at Bandana’s in Fairview Heights! The conversation is so good, sometimes business ends up on the back burner. Join us at this important meeting as we make decisions for the GAE’s future, starting at 11am.