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Friday, August 29, 2008
Meg GrayAnd 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 MMTA Auditions Booklet. Submit completed projects to Meg at the address above.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
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 at the Spring Board Meeting. Download the grant applications in PDF format or Word Doc format.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
AWARDS First Place $5,000 college scholarship (eligibility requirements) $2,000 cash award $1,500 scholarship to Rocky Ridge Music Center in Estes Park, CO, in summer 2009 Recital performance evening of competition, January 10, 2009, in Denver area 30-minute solo recital (music of winner's choice) at black-tie fundraiser on March 21, 2009 in Denver area Performance as soloist with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra in Golden, CO (near Denver) on March 22, 2009 Second Place $1,500 cash award Recital performance evening of competition, January 10, 2009, in Denver area Third Place $1,000 cash award Recital performance evening of competition, January 10, 2009, in Denver area IMPORTANT DATES Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - Postmark deadline for application, $50 fee and CD Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Live competition for 12 finalists takes place near Denver Saturday, March 21, 2009 - First place winner gives 30-minute solo recital in Golden, CO (near Denver) Sunday, March 22, 2009 - First place winner performs with the 95-member Jefferson Symphony in Golden RECENT FIRST PLACE WINNERS (complete list of winners since 1959 available on website) 2008 Instrumental Competition - Kyung-Jun Kim, 20, a second-year student at the Yale University School of Music, playing Prokofiev Violin concerto No. 2 in g minor 2007 Piano Competition - Yoonjung Han, 22, a senior at the Curtis Institute, playing Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major 2006 Instrumental Competition - Alexey Gorokholinskiy, 21, a junior at the Juilliard School, playing Copland Concerto for Clarinet and Strings with Harp and Piano 2005 Piano Competition - Anna Polusmiak, 21, a senior at Northern Kentucky University, playing Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Opus 16 CONTACT US E-mail: yac@jeffersonsymphonyorchestra.org Phone: (303) 278-4237 Mail: Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition, PO Box 546, Golden CO 80402-0546
Friday, April 04, 2008
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 interest in providing our members with a well-considered and thorough presentation. He is truly the embodiment of what a good piano teacher surely must be.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts July 28-August 1, 2008 7th-12th graders register by June 30 Pat Weeks Eastman and Donna Vince, artistic directors With Ruth Price, Daniel Schene, Susan Martin and Rachel Dickey Come experience Lessons, Master Classes, Piano Ensemble Coaching and Rehearsals, Guided Practice, Special Seminars and Performances by Webster faculty and students including an all-camp recital on the last day. Get ready to learn more than you ever have faster than you ever thought! Contact Pat Weeks Eastman at patriciaweeks51@webster.edu or Donna Vince at donnavince98@webster.edu Camp flyer and application form.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
More about the position is on the school's web site.
Monday, February 11, 2008
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 - is not only very knowledgeable but also a dynamic person."The program is Monday, Feb. 18th, 9:30 - 12:30, at Steinway Piano Gallery, 12033 Dorsett Road, St. Louis MO 63043 --- How often have you asked yourself these questions? What was that judge thinking? How did the judge come up with his assessment of my student? What did the judge hear that I didn't? What can I say to my student when he got top marks from one judge and low marks from another for his playing of the same music? On Monday February 18th, the St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association (SLAMTA) will present an exciting program that we hope will answer all of those questions and more. Peteris (Pete) Zarins, Chief Examiner and trainer for the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and the National Music Certificate Program (NMCP), will be our guest in a program with two parts. At 9:30 a.m., he will begin by discussing the general topics of listening and critiquing followed at about 11 a.m. by a more focused demonstration of the RCM judging process and its ability to "level the field" when it comes to judging. He will work with a local piano student to demonstrate the topic. As many of you know, NMCP and RCM train their judges for examination assessment through a methodology that holds up anywhere its exams are offered. The result of the time-tested system they developed and continue to refine is that students and teachers can be assured that 80% on an exam in Toronto means the same as 80% on an exam in California, North Dakota or Georgia. Over the many years that RCM and NMCP have offered exams, they have successfully implemented a relatively objective judging process for music performances, a field long saddled with overly subjective and unsystematic assessment methods. This program not only will help us hear through the ears of a seasoned examiner/trainer but also will allow us to better approach preparation of students for exams and competitions and, for some, it may assist you in providing instructions to judges in your own competitions. Date: Monday, Feb. 18 (Presidents' Day) Time: 9:30 - 12:30 - note revised start/end time Location: Steinway Piano Gallery, 12033 Dorsett Road, St. Louis MO 63043 Topic: 9:30 - 11:00 Part 1 "What Do You Hear?" Critical Listening and Critiquing 11:10 - 12:30 Part 2 "The Level Playing Field" The National Music Certificate Program: Standards and Criteria Guest: Peteris Zarins, Chief Examiner for NMCP and RCM Peteris Zarins Peteris Zarins is a graduate of The Royal Conservatory of Music with both ARCT Performer’s and ARCT Teacher’s Diplomas, the University of Toronto, with a B. Mus., and he received his Master’s degree in Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Michigan. His principal teachers included Gerald Rutledge, Patricia Parr and Benning Dexter. Mr. Zarins adjudicates locally and gives lectures across Canada, to the various Registered Music Teacher’s Associations, on behalf of The Royal Conservatory of Music, RCM Examinations and The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited. Mr. Zarins co-authored the Exploring Music History three-volume series along with Dr. Janet Lopinski and Joe Ringhofer. He has also assisted with other publications of The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited. Mr. Zarins continues to be active as a solo performer and accompanist at many venues including the Orford Centre in Quebec, the Parliament Buildings, the St. Lawrence Centre and the Art Gallery in Ontario, and in the USA at Chicago Symphony Hall, and in New York’s Weill Auditorium. He is also a member of the Kalais Trio along with Saxophonist Bruce Redstone and Flautist Jamie Thompson. Mr. Zarins is Chief Examiner for Training and Development for RCM Examinations and is a faculty member of the Glenn Gould school and Community School of The Royal Conservatory of Music. He serves as chairman of the Theory Department at The Royal Conservatory of Music. http://www.nationalmusiccertificate.org
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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 music · Receive information on the UMKC admissions process, music scholarships and financial aid · Tour our facilities Audition Repertoire: · A solo piano work of your choice The application form for the UMKC Junior "Trial" Auditions in Piano is now available on the Conservatory of Music & Dance website: · Application (PDF format) · Information (PDF format) Any questions? Please contact Dr. Jane Solose at solosej@umkc.edu or (816)235-2962
Friday, November 02, 2007
KCMTA's 14th Annual Concerto Competition
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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 will have the opportunity to: • Perform a sample audition and receive valuable comments from members of the piano facultyAudition Repertoire: • A solo piano work of your choiceYou do not need to bring an extra copy of your music for the faculty. Tentative Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Check-In at Grant HallContact: Dr. James Elswick Associate Director, Conservatory Admissions (816) 235-2932 Email: elswickj@umkc.edu
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