tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176509052008-08-29T08:07:44.485-05:00News and information for and about Missouri Music Teachers Association members.Brent Hughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10000423050344799018noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17650905.post-5352271428705531892008-08-29T07:58:00.003-05:002008-08-29T08:07:44.499-05:00

We are pleased to announce that the new MMTA Theory Chair is: Meg Gray 3800 Saddlebrook Pl. #903 Columbia, MO 65202 573-681-5290And 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

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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

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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 Camp 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

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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

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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

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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 Competition First prize, $1000; alternate, $500. Winner performs with the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City. Deadline: December 1, 2007 Competition Date: January 26, 2008 Repertoire: One movement (memorized)

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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 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 •

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Local Association Matching Grants form for 2008 is available in PDF format and MSWord format The 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

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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 Meeting Wednesday, 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

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Audition & Competition Deadlines for 2007 have been announced: District Application Deadlines: Aug 27 (St. Louis), Sept 4 (others) MTNA application deadline: September 11th, 2007 Theory Project Deadline: September 15, 2007 District Auditions: September 22 & 23, 2007 State Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2007 State Auditions: November 8-11, 2007

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MMTA Teachers, Please remember that the MMTA Theory Project deadline is each Fall--this year, September 15th, 2007. Summer is the perfect time to have your students work on theory projects. Doing a theory project is fun and easy for students. Usually they work on a piece they know or are performing. The student analyzes the harmony, form, and composition techniques of the piece at the level

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Music Teachers National Association has revised and greatly improved its web site. On the new web site you can find: Find a certified music teacher American Music Teacher magazine online An entire web site about MTNA certification Join or renew MTNA membership onlineand much more . . . give it a look!

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Dolores Zupan, former president of MMTA and MTNA died on Saturday May 19, 2007. Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 327 Woods Mill Rd. St. Louis, Tuesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. I'm sure that Dolores will be missed by many colleagues, former students, family members, and friends. Dolores gave many years of service to the music teaching community, including three years as MMTA

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According to a Dana College press release, MMTA President-Elect Barb Hamel has been honored as a "Distinguished Alumna" of the college: Dr. Barbara Hamel will be honored with Dana College’s highest alumni honor Sept. 30 in Blair, Neb., when the college bestows upon her the title of "Distinguished Alumna," at a special ceremony held as part of Homecoming festivities. Honorees are chosen for

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Dr. Erica Manzo has been named as MMTA's new Executive Secretary. Erica is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Her teaching duties at MU include music theory and ear training courses, clarinet methods, and applied clarinet. She is also Coordinator of the Community Music Program. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory from Baylor

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Dr. Diane Petrella has been named as th new MTNA Jr/Sr High School Competitions Chair for Missouri. Petrella is Assistant Professor of Piano and Pedagogy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory of Music. Welcome aboard to Dr. Petrella. Many thanks to Becky Briggs, who has been acting as MTNA Jr/Sr HS Chair in Missouri for many years and has done a remarkable job. Dr. Petrella

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At the March board meeting, MMTA adopted a new mission statement: Music is an art that touches the soul. Through excellence in teaching, performance, and composition, MMTA creates the performers and audiences of tomorrow.

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The following message came from MTNA executive director Gary Ingle: Your school is invited to participate in Music Teachers National Association s Student Achievement Recognition (StAR) Award program. Now in its eighth year, the StAR program provides each recipient with a free one-year active MTNA membership. All you need to do is select a deserving graduating student, either undergraduate or

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Through the generosity of The Steinway Piano Gallery and The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Steven Hough will conduct a master class on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Recital Hall at The Steinway Piano Gallery in St. Louis. Mr. Hough is the guest artist with the orchestra during the week and is most interested in working with St. Louis students. Mr. Hough will be performing with the

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Do you have a desire to pursue advanced piano studies, but don't have the resources? If you have maintained MTNA Professional Certification for at least six years and are at least twenty-eight years of age by February 1, 2007, you can apply for a $1,000 grant provided by the Piano Technicians Guild Foundation (PTGF). Previous recipients have used the award to fund study projects, piano lessons

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