About Mrs. Purchase
Mary Beth Purchase is an active teacher and adjudicator and maintained a private studio since 1986. She enjoys teaching students of all skill levels and specializes in preparing students for college auditions. She has had multiple students who have auditioned and been accepted to prestigious schools of music — all receiving scholarships. These former students are currently majoring in music and music related fields at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Some having graduated, are now pursuing successful careers in the field of music.
Mrs. Purchase is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), earning her Bachelor of Arts in Music, Summa Cum Laude. She continued in graduate studies of piano and pedagogy with the internationally acclaimed Judith Burganger, FAU’s Artist in Residence.
Mrs. Purchase is certified to adjudicate by FSMTA at all levels. She also adjudicates for the National Guild of Piano Teachers, the Federated Music Clubs of America and other entities as requested.
She has served in many different capacities over the years,Pompano Beach as the BCMTA Co-Chair of the Pompano Beach Children in the Arts Piano Competition since 1996. This event has earned a prestigious reputation throughout Florida for recognizing South Florida’s most promising and gifted young pianists.
She maintains a teaching studio in Pompano Beach, Florida, where she resides with her husband, Edward. Their four children are married and have blessed their parents with 16 grandchildren and one on the way!
Professional Service History - Current
President of the FSMTA Foundation
Lifetime Director of FSMTA
Director of BCMTA
Co-Chair for BCMTA Pompano Beach Children in the Arts Piano Competition (since ’96)
Professional Service History - Past
Florida State Music Teachers Association
President
Vice President for District and Local Presidents
District VI President
Broward County Music Teachers Association
President
City of Pompano Beach
Chair of the Cultural Arts Advisory Board