Past Presidents of MAPTA
In the fall of 2017, MAPTA members voted to become a local association of Wisconsin Music Teachers Assocation (WMTA), a state association of Music Teachers National Assocation (MTNA). In this section, we honor our 50-year history as MAPTA as we look forward to the next 50 years of providing quality music instruction in the Madison area.
PAST PRESIDENTS OF MAPTA 1967-2018
Gail Gilbert 1967-1969
Ophelia Murphy 1969-1971
Patricia Freed 1971-1973
Norma Bruhn 1973-1975
Margaret Talcott 1975-1977
Leo Clark 1977-1978
Darlene Forsberg 1978-1980
Donna Wilkinson 1980-1981
Connie Jones 1981-1983
Annette Hamilton 1983-1985
Ann Yuill 1985-1987
Linda Van Peursem 1987-1989
Beatrice Dewey 1989-1991
Carolyn White 1991-1993
Polly Kuelbs 1993-1995
Anita Schulz 1995-1997
Julie Chang 1997-1999
Karen Hill 1999-2001
Karen Larbalestier 2001-2003
Jane Peckham 2003-2005
Joanna Grace 2005-2007
Shad Wenzlaff 2007-2009
Debbie Yee 2009-2011
Patty Ladpli 2011-2013
June Zeeh 2013-2015
Alena Harrison 2015-2016
Mickey Lytle 2016-2018
Denise Taylor 2018-2021
MAME is grateful for the estate of Beatrice Dewey for their generous donations in memoriam. Bea passed on July 31, 2021. If you attended Bea’s virtual memorial service in August, we invite you to share your recollections of Bea for publication in Nuances.
MAPTA HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERS
Lois Gilbert Anderson
Darlene Forsberg*
Catherine Sih
Irmgard Bittar
Patricia Freed
Anita Schulz
Norma Bruhn*
Gail Gilbert*
Margaret Talcott
Julie Chang
Bea Dewey
Connie Jones
Polly Kuelbs
Carolyn White
Ann Yuill
Olive Endres*
Karen Larbalestier*
*deceased
MAME founded Dec 18, 2017
Charter Members: Mickey Lytle, Denise Taylor, June Zeeh, Debbie Yee, Emily Schultz
Past Presidents:
2017-18: Mickey Lytle, NCTM
2018-2021: Denise Taylor
Madison Area Music Educators
PO Box 44152
Madison, WI 53744
email: madisonareamusiceducators@gmail.com
website: www.madisonmusiceducators.org