tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176509052009-05-22T10:45:30.687-05:00News and information for and about Missouri Music Teachers Association members.Brent Hughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10000423050344799018noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17650905.post-19778602382727701502009-05-22T10:21:00.006-05:002009-05-22T10:45:30.694-05:00

More about the 2009 conference including maps & sign-up forms here.Thursday, June 4MMTA Board Meeting (6 p.m. Full Board; 7 p.m. Exec) 6:00-9:00 p.m.Best Western HotelFriday, June 5Conference Registration/Foundation Display 8:30-9:00 a.m.Fine Arts Music Lobby"Do You Hear What I Hear: Learn more about the piano 9:00-10:00 a.m.from a piano technicians point of view." --Lucy UrlacherFine Arts

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Wei-Han Su, MMTA VP for Auditions, has announced that St. Louis District has a new Auditions Chair:Marlana Strasburg 636-332-6200106 Counsel CircleLake St. Louis 63367-6471marlana.Strasburg@gmail.comThanks to Marlana for filling this important position!

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The Missouri State High School Activities Association has announced adjudicator training sessions for Summer 2009.It seems we are always short of qualified adjudicators for the piano and vocal divisions--so here is your chance to become certified.To register, just fill out the form and return to:Davine DavisMSHSAAP.O. Box 1328Columbia, MO 65205-1328Fax – 573/875-1450Music Adjudicator Training

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MMTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2009 The purpose of this award is to give recognition to a member of the Missouri Music Teachers Association for their superior teaching skills and their contributions to the profession. This award will be presented at the luncheon during the MMTA state conference June 5-6, 2009 at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Nominees must be able to attend the banquet.

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Each year the MMTA Executive Committee appropriates funds for local association grants.Applications are reviewed and voted on at the Spring Executive Committee Meeting. Send applications to the Vice President for Local Associations by e-mail no later than March 1, 2009 or by US Mail postmarked by March 1, 2009. (Though chair Eunsil Stevenson is asking Local Associations to submit the forms by

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We have received an official letter of invitation to hold auditions at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg on Nov. 5-8, 2009.Thanks to the folks at the University of Central Missouri for their willingness to host the auditions.Look forward to seeing you all there next November!

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Junghwa Lee sent the following announcement:I am pleased to share the news of the extended instate tuition policy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to residents in Missouri effective Fall 2009. In addition, SIUC School of Music has an exciting scholarship opportunity to talented piano students as follows. Please kindly forward this message to the MMTA members if you see fit. I would

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The Kansas City Music Teachers Association Annual Concerto Competition will be held January 31st, 2009.The enrollment deadline is December 15th, 2008.For more information, view the Concerto Competition information and enrollment form (PDF format).

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The winners and representatives of Missouri for the 2008 MTNA composition contest have been announced.Representatives are appointed when there is only one entrant in a category for Missouri. Otherwise the adjudicators select Winner and Honorable Mention in each division.MTNA ELEMENTARY COMPOSITIONRepresentative: Venkatesh Sivaraman, teacher: Marlita WeissMTNA JUNIOR HIGH COMPOSITIONWinner:

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MTNA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competitions Winners ListMissouri State, 2008Final results as of 4:30 p.m. Nov 8th, 2008.MTNA Young Artist Brass CompetitionWinner - Paul Hermanson, trumpetTruman State University,Teacher: Gregory JonesAlternate - Jeff L. Bubb, tubaUniversity of Missouri - Kansas CityTeacher: Thomas SteinHonorable Mention - Ken DeArman, tromboneSoutheast Missouri State

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The Fall 2008 issue of MMTA Notes has been posted.Highlights of this issue:A Vocal Approach to Tuba/Euphonium Playing, Part 2Tentative Schedule for the 2008 Auditions at Washington University in St. LouisUpdates from the President, President-elect, and Past President.View the Fall 2008 Notes here.

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We are pleased to announce that the new MMTA Theory Chair is:Meg Gray3800 Saddlebrook Pl. #903Columbia, MO 65202573-681-5290And this is a great time to remind you that the MMTA Theory Project deadline is coming up--Sept 13th, 2008.Theory Projects are a great way to expand students' musical horizons--and there is still just time for students to put one together.Complete instructions are in the

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Each year the MMTA Executive Committee appropriates funds for local association grants.Applications are reviewed and voted on at the Spring Executive Committee Meeting. Send applications to the Vice President for Local Associations by e-mail no later than March 1, 2009 or by US Mail postmarked by March 1, 2009.The MMTA Executive Committee will review the applications according to the guidelines

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Applications for the 46th Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition (2009, for pianists) are now available. Read about this exciting international competition and download an application at www.jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org/yac. The competition is open to pianists born after December 31, 1984.Music teachers, please forward this e-mail to your best advanced students so that they may apply!

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Sheila Ryerse of the St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association sent this announcement:Our final program before the May luncheon will be at 10 a.m. on Monday April 14, 2008, when we will have the pleasure of hosting Mr. Donald Morelock from the Schoolcraft College in Livonia Michigan. In discussing the details of the program with Mr. Morelock, I was struck by his genuine manner and his true

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Webster University Summer Classical Piano CampLeigh Gerdine College of Fine ArtsJuly 28-August 1, 20087th-12th graders register by June 30Pat Weeks Eastman and Donna Vince, artistic directorsWith Ruth Price, Daniel Schene, Susan Martin and Rachel DickeyCome experience Lessons, Master Classes, Piano Ensemble Coaching and Rehearsals, Guided Practice, Special Seminars and Performances by Webster

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Northwest Missouri State University has opened a new piano position to start Fall 2008.More about the position is on the school's web site.

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MMTA members,Sheila Ryerse of the St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association asked me to pass along the following to you.Sheila says: "We are expecting a very informative program next week in St. Louis and would like to issue an open invitation to any out of area MMTA members to join us. The topic is important to every music instructor, I'm sure, and our guest speaker - Peteris Zarins from Toronto

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Saturday, March 8, 2008, the Piano Faculty of the Conservatory of Music & Dance, The University of Missouri-Kansas City invites High School Juniors to present a “trial” Piano Audition.Students currently in Grade 11 in High School will have the opportunity to:· Perform a sample audition and receive valuable comments from members of the piano faculty· Learn how to prepare for a college career in

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The Kansas City Music Teachers Association is ramping up its Concerto Competition. KCMTA President Joyce Berg asked me to post the following information:KCMTA's 14th Annual Concerto CompetitionFirst prize, $1000; alternate, $500. Winner performs with the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City.Deadline: December 1, 2007Competition Date: January 26, 2008Repertoire: One movement (memorized) of a

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Saturday, March 8, 2008The Piano Faculty of the Conservatory of Music & Dance, The University of Missouri-Kansas City invites High School Juniors to present a "trial" Piano Audition.Students currently in Grade 11 will have the opportunity to:• Perform a sample audition and receive valuable comments from members of the piano faculty• Learn how to prepare for a college career in music• Receive

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Local Association Matching Grants form for 2008 is available in PDF format and MSWord formatThe Matching Grants program gives financial support to local music teachers associations around Missouri to help them with a special project, presenter, concert, or student activity.Each year the MMTA Executive Committee appropriates funds for local association grants. Applications are reviewed and voted

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The MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association) will sponsor one music adjudicator training session this school year. It will be held at the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) Conference on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. If you would like to register for this session, simply complete the registration form and return it to the MSHSAA Office.This program was developed by the

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In May 2006 the MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Athletic Association) Music Advisory Committee approved a plan for a comprehensive review and revision of the current Prescribed Graded Music List (PGML). Since that time a steering committee has been working with MSHSAA to organize a structure and set musical standards for the full review process. The PGML Comprehensive Review and Revision

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Piano Teacher’s Round Table of St. Louis, MO would like to inform you of their opening meeting to be held in conjunction with SLAMTA:Opening MeetingWednesday, September 12 @ 10:00 a.m.Steinway GalleryThe program will feature Peter Martin, an acclaimed jazz pianist who grew up in the St. Louis area. Peter will perform, talk about his career as a jazz musician and discuss how his classical piano

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