We’re happy to announce that Greg Presley is to be our 2027 Foundation Fellow. This is an incredible, national honor given to “deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession.” The award will be given to Greg in person on Sunday, April 4, 2027, at the Gala Dinner at the MTNA national conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
To celebrate each fellowship, charitable contributions are being given to the MTNA foundation fund. Money in this fund helps to pay for the MTNA competitions, and for student scholarships. The nomination is confirmed when $1,500 is raised in each honoree’s name.
After the award is given, Greg will receive a list of the names of the people who contributed to his fund, so he will be able personally to thank all those who supported his nomination.
If you can support Greg in this way, please go to the MTNA foundation website, and click on this link:
https://www.mtnafoundation.org/contribute/contribute-now/. At the bottom of the form, there is a list of funds and endowments. Make sure to scroll past that list to the box marked ‘Fellow,’ and to write Greg’s name in that box. You have to do this in order for him to receive credit.
Thank you for supporting this wonderful nominee!
A native of Spokane, Greg Presley began studying Piano with his mother, the late Margaret Presley. Greg has been active as a performer and teacher for decades. After a long career working in dance and opera, he joined MTNA in the year 2000.
He taught at Gonzaga University from 2001-2026. He has served WSMTA and the SMTA in numerous roles, including Ed Board, MAP chair, chapter president, adjudicator and visiting artist.
Greg has presented at MTNA National Conferences in Spokane and Minneapolis, as well as at many state conferences throughout the Northwest.
Greg Presley is beloved throughout our state, and we are delighted to announce his nomination here. Thank you for supporting him.