Music Teachers' Association of California
Marin County Branch
2025-26 MTAC Marin Branch Officers,
Directors, Committees & Program Chairs
OFFICERS
President: Christina Bradley - cmtbradley@gmail.com
Vice-President: John Metz - johnmetzpiano@gmail.com
Recording Secretary: Janice Clark - JBLegend@aol.com
Membership Secretary: Paul Agricola - pagricola@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Pamela Connelly - musicstudio81@yahoo.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Umida Avloni
Jeb Gist
Judy Lichterman
Wendy Nurge Loder
Jeanette Tietze
BRANCH LIBRARIAN and HISTORIAN
Christina Bradley
DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Christina Bradley, Chair
Mariko Heenan
Wendy Nurge Loder
WEBSITE COMMITTEE
Christina Bradley, Chair
Paul Agricola
John Metz
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Janice Clark, Chair
Umida Avloni
Christina Bradley
MARGARET B. DAVIS MEMORIAL PIANO COMPETITION COMMITTEE
Umida Avloni, Chair
Co-chair: Janice Clark
MULTI-BRANCH NONPROFIT FEASIBILITY STUDY COMMITTEE
Christina Bradley
Janice Clark
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Adult Recital: Karen Fournier (kfournier7@gmail.com)
Baroque Recital: Jeanette Tietze (pianojeanette@yahoo.com)
Certificate of Merit (information only): Christina Bradley (cmtbradley@gmail.com)
Chamber Music & Vocal Recital: Chair TBA
Composers Today: Janice Clark (JBLegend@aol.com)
General Student Recitals: John Metz (johnmetzpiano@gmail.com)
Improvisation: Jeb Gist (jebandjane@sbcglobal.net)
Master Classes: Jeanette Tietze (pianojeanette@yahoo.com)
MBD Memorial Piano Competition: Umida Avloni (avlonimusic@comcast.net) Co-chair: TBA
Potluck & General Meetings: Christina Bradley (cmtbradley@gmail.com)
State Honors Recital: Christina Bradley (cmtbradley@gmail.com)
Sonata/Sonatina Recital: Jeanette Tietze (pianojeanette@yahoo.com)
Spring Festival: John Metz (johnmetzpiano@gmail.com)
Teen Recital: Virginia "Gini" Wilson (chamberjazz@comcast.net)
Will Play 4 Food Fundraiser: Marie Carbone (mmarguerite@yahoo.com)
MTAC Mission Statement
To promote excellence in the music teaching profession through high standards for membership, strong ethical
values, and continuation of musical education to cultivate personal, professional, and artistic excellence. The Music Teachers’ Association of California, incorporated in 1897, is a professional organization dedicated to the
pursuit of excellence in music education. With over 4,700 members, there are more than 67 self-governing, affiliated
branches throughout the state—from Humboldt County to San Diego County—which coordinate their own activities
as well as participate in state-wide events.
MTAC Vision Statement (Accepted in 2009)
MTAC aspires to be the recognized leader in (1) Student Programs, which make a positive impact in the quality of
music education and in the lives of music students; (2) Member Programs, which inspire quality teaching, the pursuit
of ongoing teacher education and member involvement with community outreach; (3) a thriving Foundation, which
funds Student Programs and member needs through its investments, donations, and grants.
MTAC State Office
2121 N. California Blvd, Suite 1030
Walnut Creek, CA 94596