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October 2004
Checks go to FCMTA
There is an error on the instruction form for the Piano Festival. Checks should be made out to FCMTA, not LAMTA.(If you have already mailed your check, the treasurers should be able to work it out.)
October 13 Meeting
Wednesday, 9:03 a.m. at Music & Arts in the Orchards Shopping Center (next door to Baskin Robbins)
Program:
Music Computer Programs presented by Joe O'Bryan, manager ofthe Loveland Music & Arts store.Joe will present an overview of the technology that is availableand how it can enhance our studios.
About the Joe:
Joe was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in Janesville, Wisconson. He took guitar lessons off and on (also self taught)for over 12 years.He has had two years of college level Music Theory and an Associate Degree in Recording Engineering.
What drew him into his current field? "I love music and I love interacting with people on a regular basis.I started playing semi-professionally in bands at the age of 14.Simultaneously I started my career working in music stores.After getting my degree in recording I decided I enjoyed seeing people in the store rather than sitting in a small room listening to the same song for 8 hours."
Favorite composer/musician?Eric Clapton.After all these years he still plays with so much passion. You can tell he really loves what he's doing. He doesn't feel the need to play every "lick" he knows. Instead he plays melodically--he plays what's right for the song.
Favorite vacation destination? Anywhere in the wilderness--"away from the things of man" (quote from "Joe Versus the Volcano").
Favorite color? Depends on my mood, but mostly green.
Error in By-laws
Please make the following change to your By-laws passed out at the last meeting:
Article IV -- Election of Officers
Section 2. The nomination committee shall present the names of five (5) candidates, one for each of the elective offices, at the last business session of the fiscal year. Additional nominations may be made form the floor. Members will cast ballots for not more than FIVE candidates. Those candidates receiving the largest number of votes will be declared elected for a term of one (1) year. They will assume office at the first meeting of the fiscal year.
Bill's Mailbox...
(1) World Piano PedagogyConference, Las Vegas, Oct. 27 - 30, contact: www.pianovision.com, 866-742-6682.
(2) Information about copyright laws may be obtained at www.mtna.org, click on Copyright Resources.
(3) Ear training materials from Keystroke Publishing, contact: www.keystrokepublishing.com, Keystroke Publishing, PO Box 249, Sicamous, BC, Canada, V0E2V0.
MTNA Updates
Did you know that MTNA offers three affordable ways to motivate your "everyday" students? The Music for Everyone programs are designed to excite and motivate all your students.
The first of these is the Music Study Award. This is an excellent way to encourage your students by acknowledging their commitment to music lessons. Through MTNA, you can order certificates celebrating the years of music making your students have completed. Whether it is their first or their twelfth year, they deserve to have their commitment recognized.
The next program is the Studio Festival Program. This is designed to give students the opportunity to perform and receive a supportive critique from an experienced adjudicator whom you choose. Students receive performance certificates and also have the new option of ordering medals commemorating their experience. This program is ideal because you, the teacher, tailor the festival to meet the needs of your studio. MTNA provides detailed guidance to help you through all the steps from event preparation to publicity. This will surely be a memorable event for any studio.
The final MTNA sponsored program is the Music Achievement Award Program. The purpose of this program is to encourage all the students in a teacher's studio to continue their music study. With this program, the teacher works with each student to set measurable and achievable goals. Upon completion of these goals the student will not only be intrinsically rewarded, but will also have a tangible pin as a symbol of their accomplishments.
These programs are perfect for students studying any instrument including voice. Get this year off to a great start and motivate your "everyday" students to achieve their goals through music study. For more information about the Music For Everyone programs, visit the MTNA website at www.mtna.org and click on "Programs and Projects" and select which program interests you from the drop down menu, or contact MTNA at mtnanet@mtna.org or by calling (888) 512-5278.
Classics & Cheesecake Concert
October 24, 6 p.m. (call to reserve tickets)
LifeSpring Covenant Church
743 South Dotsero
Loveland, CO 667-4730
Come enjoy a night of light classical music.Performances by:
*Espirit, an ensemble with bassoon,French horn, flute, oboe, clarinet, and piano.
* Piano solos, duets and quartet(2 pianos/8hands)
Tickets are $5, which includes admission and a coffee and cheesecake intermission.A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Casa Hogar Orphanage in Mexico.For details on the performers (including Carlene Roberts), see Community page.
There is an error on the instruction form for the Piano Festival. Checks should be made out to FCMTA, not LAMTA.(If you have already mailed your check, the treasurers should be able to work it out.)
October 13 Meeting
Wednesday, 9:03 a.m. at Music & Arts in the Orchards Shopping Center (next door to Baskin Robbins)
Program:
Music Computer Programs presented by Joe O'Bryan, manager ofthe Loveland Music & Arts store.Joe will present an overview of the technology that is availableand how it can enhance our studios.
About the Joe:
Joe was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in Janesville, Wisconson. He took guitar lessons off and on (also self taught)for over 12 years.He has had two years of college level Music Theory and an Associate Degree in Recording Engineering.
What drew him into his current field? "I love music and I love interacting with people on a regular basis.I started playing semi-professionally in bands at the age of 14.Simultaneously I started my career working in music stores.After getting my degree in recording I decided I enjoyed seeing people in the store rather than sitting in a small room listening to the same song for 8 hours."
Favorite composer/musician?Eric Clapton.After all these years he still plays with so much passion. You can tell he really loves what he's doing. He doesn't feel the need to play every "lick" he knows. Instead he plays melodically--he plays what's right for the song.
Favorite vacation destination? Anywhere in the wilderness--"away from the things of man" (quote from "Joe Versus the Volcano").
Favorite color? Depends on my mood, but mostly green.
Error in By-laws
Please make the following change to your By-laws passed out at the last meeting:
Article IV -- Election of Officers
Section 2. The nomination committee shall present the names of five (5) candidates, one for each of the elective offices, at the last business session of the fiscal year. Additional nominations may be made form the floor. Members will cast ballots for not more than FIVE candidates. Those candidates receiving the largest number of votes will be declared elected for a term of one (1) year. They will assume office at the first meeting of the fiscal year.
Bill's Mailbox...
(1) World Piano PedagogyConference, Las Vegas, Oct. 27 - 30, contact: www.pianovision.com, 866-742-6682.
(2) Information about copyright laws may be obtained at www.mtna.org, click on Copyright Resources.
(3) Ear training materials from Keystroke Publishing, contact: www.keystrokepublishing.com, Keystroke Publishing, PO Box 249, Sicamous, BC, Canada, V0E2V0.
MTNA Updates
Did you know that MTNA offers three affordable ways to motivate your "everyday" students? The Music for Everyone programs are designed to excite and motivate all your students.
The first of these is the Music Study Award. This is an excellent way to encourage your students by acknowledging their commitment to music lessons. Through MTNA, you can order certificates celebrating the years of music making your students have completed. Whether it is their first or their twelfth year, they deserve to have their commitment recognized.
The next program is the Studio Festival Program. This is designed to give students the opportunity to perform and receive a supportive critique from an experienced adjudicator whom you choose. Students receive performance certificates and also have the new option of ordering medals commemorating their experience. This program is ideal because you, the teacher, tailor the festival to meet the needs of your studio. MTNA provides detailed guidance to help you through all the steps from event preparation to publicity. This will surely be a memorable event for any studio.
The final MTNA sponsored program is the Music Achievement Award Program. The purpose of this program is to encourage all the students in a teacher's studio to continue their music study. With this program, the teacher works with each student to set measurable and achievable goals. Upon completion of these goals the student will not only be intrinsically rewarded, but will also have a tangible pin as a symbol of their accomplishments.
These programs are perfect for students studying any instrument including voice. Get this year off to a great start and motivate your "everyday" students to achieve their goals through music study. For more information about the Music For Everyone programs, visit the MTNA website at www.mtna.org and click on "Programs and Projects" and select which program interests you from the drop down menu, or contact MTNA at mtnanet@mtna.org or by calling (888) 512-5278.
Classics & Cheesecake Concert
October 24, 6 p.m. (call to reserve tickets)
LifeSpring Covenant Church
743 South Dotsero
Loveland, CO 667-4730
Come enjoy a night of light classical music.Performances by:
*Espirit, an ensemble with bassoon,French horn, flute, oboe, clarinet, and piano.
* Piano solos, duets and quartet(2 pianos/8hands)
Tickets are $5, which includes admission and a coffee and cheesecake intermission.A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Casa Hogar Orphanage in Mexico.For details on the performers (including Carlene Roberts), see Community page.
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