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May 2005
April Meeting Handout Available
Virgie Amendola gave an informative presentation on the "playing health" of pianist's both young and old. Her presentation emphasized playing with healthy piano technique and she shared her own experiences with tendonitis. She has shared her list of helpful ideas with us and it may be viewed by clicking VIRGIE.
Meeting May 11 9:03 a.m.
Our final meeting of this school year will be heldat the home of Peggy Tighe, 5472 Lighthouse Point. Drive west on 1st Street, past Namaqua Road and Bodecker Lake to Mariana Cove, which will be on your left.There is a sign so you can't miss it. Turn left and watch for the sign for Lighthouse Point. Itwill also be a left turn.Peggy's house will be on your right.There isn't a lot of parking so it would be good to car pool.
This meeting will be an Open Discussion.If you have anything you would like to discuss, please call Bill (667-4524) so he can add to the agenda.This is a wonderful opportunity to have input into all that we do and talk about changes that need to be made. Bring your opinions, your gripes and your accolades.
There will be a luncheon following the meeting.We hope you can all stay. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy some relaxing, social time before we head into summer.
President's Corner
by Bill Popp
As we approach the end ofthis season,I would like to congratulate everyoneon pulling together for another very successful year. Our May meeting is an important one, with voting for officers and nominations for committee chairpersons at the top of the agenda. Please bring any and all ideas that you may have to the table for discussion. Here are some points that have already been brought to my attention: 1) ideas for a smoother running Achievement Day, 2) getting started on Piano Festival planning, 3) a new officer position to include the Public Affairs Information Manager,4) student performances at Alterra Sterling House, and 5) fund raising activities.Again, all ideas and suggestions are welcome. Together we can make next year even more successful.
Loveland High Orchestra to Perform
The Loveland High School Orchestra will feature a Concerto for Two Mandolins by Vivaldi at their concert on May 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Loveland High School Auditorium.The mandolins will be played by two orchestra students, Elizabeth Priceand Collin Klein.They are both violinists who are learning the mandolin for this concert.(The fingering is the same as the violin.)Collin Klein, a freshman,is also a piano student of Judy Johnson and performed in the Honors Recital a few years ago.
Honors Recital
Don't forget to attend the Honors Recital this coming Saturday night. We have 25 students participating from 12 teachers. If you can't remember where you signed up to help, contact Elaine Eastman, or check the Honors Recital page on this website. Everyone is asked to bring a plate of cookies for the reception following the recital.
Suzuki Scholarships Announced
The Suzuki Teachers of Northern Colorado are pleased to announce that two Scholarships of $355 each have been awarded to independent music teachers Renee Clay and Liz Jaeger. They will apply the money to the tuition for teacher training at the Suzuki Institute at Snowmass. (These awards mark the final liquidation of the financial assets of Loveland's Suzuki "Piano Plus" Institute, last held in 1998. Caroline Orman was founder and director; Elaine Eastman was Secretary/Treasurer.)
Sonia Haxton's Music Camp Material is Available!
Moncure-Haxton Music presents a most exciting summer music camp program now available to other music teachers. Due to a lack of available material on the market, two Virginia (one now Colorado!) piano teachers, Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton, have developed music camps on a variety of subjects in order to appeal to all piano students and teachers.
The program enables the student to be immersed in the period being studied, including the clothing, customs, food, and historical events. All of the subject matter in the series has been tried and perfected over several years and can be adapted to all ages and levels of musicianship. The series includes detailed information on the subject matter, ensemble pieces, listening analysis, composition, puzzles, games, and crafts. The series includes student workbooks as well as a definitive teacher's edition complete with all information needed for the camp to run smoothly and efficiently.
This innovative music camp series has been presented at various professional music organizations as well as the MTNA National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has met with great success and enthusiasm by other teachers across the nation.
For more information contact Sonia Haxton at her WEBSITE.
Virgie Amendola gave an informative presentation on the "playing health" of pianist's both young and old. Her presentation emphasized playing with healthy piano technique and she shared her own experiences with tendonitis. She has shared her list of helpful ideas with us and it may be viewed by clicking VIRGIE.
Meeting May 11 9:03 a.m.
Our final meeting of this school year will be heldat the home of Peggy Tighe, 5472 Lighthouse Point. Drive west on 1st Street, past Namaqua Road and Bodecker Lake to Mariana Cove, which will be on your left.There is a sign so you can't miss it. Turn left and watch for the sign for Lighthouse Point. Itwill also be a left turn.Peggy's house will be on your right.There isn't a lot of parking so it would be good to car pool.
This meeting will be an Open Discussion.If you have anything you would like to discuss, please call Bill (667-4524) so he can add to the agenda.This is a wonderful opportunity to have input into all that we do and talk about changes that need to be made. Bring your opinions, your gripes and your accolades.
There will be a luncheon following the meeting.We hope you can all stay. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy some relaxing, social time before we head into summer.
President's Corner
by Bill Popp
As we approach the end ofthis season,I would like to congratulate everyoneon pulling together for another very successful year. Our May meeting is an important one, with voting for officers and nominations for committee chairpersons at the top of the agenda. Please bring any and all ideas that you may have to the table for discussion. Here are some points that have already been brought to my attention: 1) ideas for a smoother running Achievement Day, 2) getting started on Piano Festival planning, 3) a new officer position to include the Public Affairs Information Manager,4) student performances at Alterra Sterling House, and 5) fund raising activities.Again, all ideas and suggestions are welcome. Together we can make next year even more successful.
Loveland High Orchestra to Perform
The Loveland High School Orchestra will feature a Concerto for Two Mandolins by Vivaldi at their concert on May 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Loveland High School Auditorium.The mandolins will be played by two orchestra students, Elizabeth Priceand Collin Klein.They are both violinists who are learning the mandolin for this concert.(The fingering is the same as the violin.)Collin Klein, a freshman,is also a piano student of Judy Johnson and performed in the Honors Recital a few years ago.
Honors Recital
Don't forget to attend the Honors Recital this coming Saturday night. We have 25 students participating from 12 teachers. If you can't remember where you signed up to help, contact Elaine Eastman, or check the Honors Recital page on this website. Everyone is asked to bring a plate of cookies for the reception following the recital.
Suzuki Scholarships Announced
The Suzuki Teachers of Northern Colorado are pleased to announce that two Scholarships of $355 each have been awarded to independent music teachers Renee Clay and Liz Jaeger. They will apply the money to the tuition for teacher training at the Suzuki Institute at Snowmass. (These awards mark the final liquidation of the financial assets of Loveland's Suzuki "Piano Plus" Institute, last held in 1998. Caroline Orman was founder and director; Elaine Eastman was Secretary/Treasurer.)
Sonia Haxton's Music Camp Material is Available!
Moncure-Haxton Music presents a most exciting summer music camp program now available to other music teachers. Due to a lack of available material on the market, two Virginia (one now Colorado!) piano teachers, Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton, have developed music camps on a variety of subjects in order to appeal to all piano students and teachers.
The program enables the student to be immersed in the period being studied, including the clothing, customs, food, and historical events. All of the subject matter in the series has been tried and perfected over several years and can be adapted to all ages and levels of musicianship. The series includes detailed information on the subject matter, ensemble pieces, listening analysis, composition, puzzles, games, and crafts. The series includes student workbooks as well as a definitive teacher's edition complete with all information needed for the camp to run smoothly and efficiently.
This innovative music camp series has been presented at various professional music organizations as well as the MTNA National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has met with great success and enthusiasm by other teachers across the nation.
For more information contact Sonia Haxton at her WEBSITE.
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