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January 2005
January Meeting
Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 9:03 a.m.
Location: Home of Bill Popp,3023 Sanford Circle(From N. Wilson Ave, turn west on Tabernash Drive, then right on Sanford Circle.)
Program:The History of Concert Accordion by Bill Popp
Bill is our very own President of LAMTA and we are excited to hear his program.
Dr. William Popp Biography
piano, accordion, theory, composition
An award winning composer and keyboardist, William Popp began his studies on the piano at the age of six and on the accordion at the age of eleven. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in performance from the University of Denver and his doctoral degree in composition from The Catholic University of America. His teachers include Normand Lockwood, David Diamond, and Helmut Braunlich. His works for chamber ensemble have been performed frequently in the United States, including at the Kennedy Center and the White House Visitor Center.
An avid arranger, he has recently left a position he held for twenty years as arranger and keyboardist with the United States Air Force Strings. He has performed extensively with the Strings throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. A total of 31 of his arrangements have been recorded by the USAF Strings and many more have been heard in numerous White House performances and around the world. William Popp's professional experience, in addition to the USAF Strings, includes performances with the 20th Century Consort, the Folger Consort, National Musical Arts, Denver Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, and Young Audiences, Inc. He has also appeared at the Kennedy Center, the First International Accordion Festival in Beijing, China, and at the American Accordion Musicological Society in Philadelphia.
In 2000, William Popp was awarded first prize of the National Federation of Music Club's American Music Composition Competition. Additional awards include the Lee Ettelson Composer's Award sponsored by Composers, Inc. in San Francisco, and a performance award from the Delius Music Festival in Jacksonville, Florida. William Popp is now working independently as a composer and performer and is a CRS (Contemporary Record Society) recording artist.
Achievement Day
Our February meeting will be the final planning session for the 2005 Achievement Day, coming up February 26. Please plan to attend.
New forms will be available at the January meeting which reflect the changes in our Options choices. Please plan to be there to pick up your new copies. Forms and money are due by February 1, to Tania Newgord.
The website has been updated to include the latest Achievement Day information, including pdf files of the latest forms for you to download. Achievement Day Information
The following jobs have been assigned before Achievement Day:
Scheduling: J. Johnson, G. Gingrich, K. Broughton, P. Tighe
Facilities: D. Strick, R. Hale
Judges: C. Orman, J. DeStigter
Art: R. Clay, B. Popp
Tote Bags: T. Newgord, B. Haag
Photo Copying: S. Lundberg
Judges: E. Eastman
Ribbons: B. O'Leske
Certificates & Caligraphy: S. Lundberg
Monitors: __________________
Cushions: __________________
Jobs assigned on Achievement Day:
Listener/ Suzuki: AM _______________ / PM E. Eastman
Options: AM B. Popp, R. Hale / PM J. Johnson, B Haag
Written Test: AM J. Johnson, R. Clay / PM C. Orman, ________________
Welcome 1st Christian: AM B. O'Leske, P. Tighe / PM D. Strick, T. Newgord
Welcome Mountain View: AM E. Eastman / PM S. Haxton
Lunch: A. Bunyan, J. DeStigter
Tote Bag Sales: AM S. Lundberg, / PM P. Tighe
Email Changes for the O'Leskes
Betty Lou O'Leske's e-mail has changed to BLMOLESKE2@msn.com--notice the 2. They got DSL for Christmas!
Special Thank You
Many thanks to all who participated at our very special December program
"Espanola Extravaganza." The program was varied and wonderful.Special thanks to Roger Pierce (guitar) and Bill Popp (accordion), who not only performed in the program, but serenaded us during our luncheon, and to Ann Bunyan, our hostess. Of course, the luncheon, as usual, was delicious and very healthful.We will definitely choose another country for a program sometime next year.
Here is a "Spanish Recipe" from the luncheon.
Ensalada de Arroz (Andalusian Rice Salad)
This cold rice salad is a modern variation on traditional Spanish ingredients. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and rice; cover and cook slowly 20 minutes or until rice is just tender. While the rice is cooking, make vinaigrette sauce by combining the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 cup converted rice
1 tsp. salt
8 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
salt and pepper
1 4-oz. jar whole pimentos
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
green and black olives for garnish
Drain the pimentos. Cut 6 narrow strips and set them aside. Finely chop the remaining pimentos. Cool the rice slightly. Add the vinaigrette sauce, chopped pimento and parsley. Toss gently
Spoon rice into serving bowl. When cool, cover and chill thoroughly. Decorate the top with the reserved pimento strips and olives.
Makes 4-6 servings.
2005 CSMTA Conference
The CSMTA Conference is Thursday, June 2, through Saturday, June 4. Workshops on the following widely diverse topics will be presented: 1) Injury Prevention for Pianists, 2) Chopin Preludes, 3) Teaching the Late Elementary and Early Intermediate Students, 4) How to Become a Published Composer, 5) Teaching Improvisation from the Very First Lesson, 6) Computer Programs, 7) Historical Musical Instruments, 8) Motivating Yourself to Practice, 9) Changing Parental Styles, 10) Vocal Workshop.
Help isneeded, on a volunteer basis, to introduce presenters and, if several members from LAMTA go, tohost the hospitality room for half a day. Two locals are also needed to work together to provide centerpieces for the Friday luncheon.
At our next meeting Iwill pass around a piece of paper forteachers to sign if they wish to have their names appear in the convention booklet. A five dollar donation is asked from each member signing to help offset the cost of the booklets.
Free Organ
Judy has a friend who has a small organ in her garage that she would like to give to someone. Call Tina Espinosa, 568-9842, for information if you are interested.
Letter From the President
Dear LAMTA Teachers:
I would like at this time to heartily thank all of you for the great support and assistance you have given me during the first half of this student year. The presenters we have had thus far have beenexcellent, andthe teacher/performers at our December Spanish Extravaganza were entertaining and informative. Thank you for all the hard work. Congratulations to all of our teachers, who as can be expected, continue to dedicate themselves to the highest quality in private music instruction. And, a special congratulations to our students and teachers who received awards and honorable mention at the piano festival.
I am looking forward to the coming events: Achievement Day, the Honors Recital, and of course, the CSMTA Conference. We have also initiated projects which should be very beneficial to LAMTA. For instance,changes to the piano festival that should make it less costly and more accessible to LAMTA students, additions to the flier in order to attract more students, and fund raising activities to help support our student enhancing activities.
Again,I am looking forward to the second half-year. I wisheveryone a healthy and prosperous 2005.
Sincerely, Bill
Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 9:03 a.m.
Location: Home of Bill Popp,3023 Sanford Circle(From N. Wilson Ave, turn west on Tabernash Drive, then right on Sanford Circle.)
Program:The History of Concert Accordion by Bill Popp
Bill is our very own President of LAMTA and we are excited to hear his program.
Dr. William Popp Biography
piano, accordion, theory, composition
An award winning composer and keyboardist, William Popp began his studies on the piano at the age of six and on the accordion at the age of eleven. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in performance from the University of Denver and his doctoral degree in composition from The Catholic University of America. His teachers include Normand Lockwood, David Diamond, and Helmut Braunlich. His works for chamber ensemble have been performed frequently in the United States, including at the Kennedy Center and the White House Visitor Center.
An avid arranger, he has recently left a position he held for twenty years as arranger and keyboardist with the United States Air Force Strings. He has performed extensively with the Strings throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. A total of 31 of his arrangements have been recorded by the USAF Strings and many more have been heard in numerous White House performances and around the world. William Popp's professional experience, in addition to the USAF Strings, includes performances with the 20th Century Consort, the Folger Consort, National Musical Arts, Denver Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival Symphony Orchestra, and Young Audiences, Inc. He has also appeared at the Kennedy Center, the First International Accordion Festival in Beijing, China, and at the American Accordion Musicological Society in Philadelphia.
In 2000, William Popp was awarded first prize of the National Federation of Music Club's American Music Composition Competition. Additional awards include the Lee Ettelson Composer's Award sponsored by Composers, Inc. in San Francisco, and a performance award from the Delius Music Festival in Jacksonville, Florida. William Popp is now working independently as a composer and performer and is a CRS (Contemporary Record Society) recording artist.
Achievement Day
Our February meeting will be the final planning session for the 2005 Achievement Day, coming up February 26. Please plan to attend.
New forms will be available at the January meeting which reflect the changes in our Options choices. Please plan to be there to pick up your new copies. Forms and money are due by February 1, to Tania Newgord.
The website has been updated to include the latest Achievement Day information, including pdf files of the latest forms for you to download. Achievement Day Information
The following jobs have been assigned before Achievement Day:
Scheduling: J. Johnson, G. Gingrich, K. Broughton, P. Tighe
Facilities: D. Strick, R. Hale
Judges: C. Orman, J. DeStigter
Art: R. Clay, B. Popp
Tote Bags: T. Newgord, B. Haag
Photo Copying: S. Lundberg
Judges: E. Eastman
Ribbons: B. O'Leske
Certificates & Caligraphy: S. Lundberg
Monitors: __________________
Cushions: __________________
Jobs assigned on Achievement Day:
Listener/ Suzuki: AM _______________ / PM E. Eastman
Options: AM B. Popp, R. Hale / PM J. Johnson, B Haag
Written Test: AM J. Johnson, R. Clay / PM C. Orman, ________________
Welcome 1st Christian: AM B. O'Leske, P. Tighe / PM D. Strick, T. Newgord
Welcome Mountain View: AM E. Eastman / PM S. Haxton
Lunch: A. Bunyan, J. DeStigter
Tote Bag Sales: AM S. Lundberg, / PM P. Tighe
Email Changes for the O'Leskes
Betty Lou O'Leske's e-mail has changed to BLMOLESKE2@msn.com--notice the 2. They got DSL for Christmas!
Special Thank You
Many thanks to all who participated at our very special December program
"Espanola Extravaganza." The program was varied and wonderful.Special thanks to Roger Pierce (guitar) and Bill Popp (accordion), who not only performed in the program, but serenaded us during our luncheon, and to Ann Bunyan, our hostess. Of course, the luncheon, as usual, was delicious and very healthful.We will definitely choose another country for a program sometime next year.
Here is a "Spanish Recipe" from the luncheon.
Ensalada de Arroz (Andalusian Rice Salad)
This cold rice salad is a modern variation on traditional Spanish ingredients. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and rice; cover and cook slowly 20 minutes or until rice is just tender. While the rice is cooking, make vinaigrette sauce by combining the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
1 cup converted rice
1 tsp. salt
8 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
salt and pepper
1 4-oz. jar whole pimentos
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
green and black olives for garnish
Drain the pimentos. Cut 6 narrow strips and set them aside. Finely chop the remaining pimentos. Cool the rice slightly. Add the vinaigrette sauce, chopped pimento and parsley. Toss gently
Spoon rice into serving bowl. When cool, cover and chill thoroughly. Decorate the top with the reserved pimento strips and olives.
Makes 4-6 servings.
2005 CSMTA Conference
The CSMTA Conference is Thursday, June 2, through Saturday, June 4. Workshops on the following widely diverse topics will be presented: 1) Injury Prevention for Pianists, 2) Chopin Preludes, 3) Teaching the Late Elementary and Early Intermediate Students, 4) How to Become a Published Composer, 5) Teaching Improvisation from the Very First Lesson, 6) Computer Programs, 7) Historical Musical Instruments, 8) Motivating Yourself to Practice, 9) Changing Parental Styles, 10) Vocal Workshop.
Help isneeded, on a volunteer basis, to introduce presenters and, if several members from LAMTA go, tohost the hospitality room for half a day. Two locals are also needed to work together to provide centerpieces for the Friday luncheon.
At our next meeting Iwill pass around a piece of paper forteachers to sign if they wish to have their names appear in the convention booklet. A five dollar donation is asked from each member signing to help offset the cost of the booklets.
Free Organ
Judy has a friend who has a small organ in her garage that she would like to give to someone. Call Tina Espinosa, 568-9842, for information if you are interested.
Letter From the President
Dear LAMTA Teachers:
I would like at this time to heartily thank all of you for the great support and assistance you have given me during the first half of this student year. The presenters we have had thus far have beenexcellent, andthe teacher/performers at our December Spanish Extravaganza were entertaining and informative. Thank you for all the hard work. Congratulations to all of our teachers, who as can be expected, continue to dedicate themselves to the highest quality in private music instruction. And, a special congratulations to our students and teachers who received awards and honorable mention at the piano festival.
I am looking forward to the coming events: Achievement Day, the Honors Recital, and of course, the CSMTA Conference. We have also initiated projects which should be very beneficial to LAMTA. For instance,changes to the piano festival that should make it less costly and more accessible to LAMTA students, additions to the flier in order to attract more students, and fund raising activities to help support our student enhancing activities.
Again,I am looking forward to the second half-year. I wisheveryone a healthy and prosperous 2005.
Sincerely, Bill
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