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November 2005
LAMTA Meeting November 9, 9:03 AM
Judy Johnson
Program:A tribute to Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel on the occasion of her 200th birthday, presented by Carol Condit, Judy Johnson and Angela Johnson.They will play and sing selections by Fanny, the older sister ofFelix."We hope you will be as delighted as we have been to discover more about thiswonderfully talented, but little known,composer."
Location: Our meeting will be held at the home of Carolyn Orman. From the intersection of Eisenhower (Hwy 34) and Wilson, go one mile west to Morning Drive (blinking yellow light, just past Group Publishing). Exit to the right (north). Follow the road as it veers left for 1/4 mile to an intersection, where you will turn right, staying on Morning Drive. From this intersection start counting driveways on your left; Carolyn's is the 7th driveway on the left, number 2109. Due to construction at her home, please park on the side of the road and walk up the steep driveway to the house.
A Tribute to Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Our program will be presented by Carol Condit, Judy Johnson and Angela Johnson.They will play and sing selections by Fanny, the older sister ofFelix, on the occasion of her "200th" birthday."We hope you will be as delighted as we have been to discover more about thiswonderfully talented but little knowncomposer."
Carol Condit
Carol is a native of North Dakota where she graduated from NDSU in music education. She has taught in her studio for over thirty years and has also taught public school music for eight years. Being married to a career Air Force officer afforded her the opportunity to live all over the US. She has studied with Jeanine Yeager for three years. Carol is dedicated to Scandinavian composers in celebration of her Nordic heritage. Her favorite travel destination is Norway. She has lived or traveled in forty-nine of the fifty states with only Hawaii remaining. Her favorite colors are those of the sunset.
Judy Johnson
Judy is a native of Loveland. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from BYU. She was drawn into teaching piano because her parents insisted on daily home practice at 6:30 a.m.! Also, her music teachers were very nurturing and she enjoyed being in their homes for lessons. Laurene Edmondson was a wonderful mentor.She has taught for almost 40 years and it is still fun!Beethoven and Chopin top a long list of favorite composers for Judy. She feels that their music matches her personality. Judy's favorite color is blue. She has traveled in Europe and would like to return there someday, but loves Lake Powell and Nauvoo Ill.
Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson, Judy's daughter, was born in Loveland. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Vocal Performance. Shehas studied voice withThomas Poole, Diane Bolden-Taylor and currently studies with Dr. Julianna Bishop.She enjoys performing locally in musical theatre andwith the Loveland Opera Theatre."I've grown up as a musician and I couldn't imagine doing anything else." Shehas a day job with Falcon Properties.Her favorite composer is Aaron Copland."I love the sound of his music-that great Americana flavor-so beautiful!"She has been to Hawaii and would love to go to NYC.Her favorite color is burgundy and all shades of blue.
Looking to the Future
Judy Johnson
(1) Please continue your preparation for our December Program, the Music of Russia.We would like all of you to perform something by a Russian composer. It certainly does not have to be difficult.There are wonderful teaching pieces that we would all love to hear. If you have already chosen your selection, please call Judy so we can avoid duplication. There will be a luncheon following the program.Some Russian recipes will be available at our November meeting, but of course, anything you bring will be appreciated.
(2) We hope you are thinking ahead to our 250th Birthday Celebration for Mozart in January. Please prepare to play a selection by Mozart, let a CDdo it for youor share a bit of trivia.This is really a leap of faith, kind of like a pot-luck dinner - we hope there will be a good variety of "things about Mozart".
(3) If you have not yet picked up your copy of The Perfect Wrong Note by William Westney, they are available at Music & Arts.You will really enjoy the book and we hope to have a stimulating discussion in April.
Christmas Concert
Ann Bunyan
The Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers will present their Christmas concert, "LUX!" in Loveland on Sunday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St., Loveland, and in Ft. Collins on Saturday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 305 E. Elizabeth.We have a wonderful program for you!
Music Camp Books
The creative music camp books we heard about in October, by Sonia Haxton and Hunter Moncure, are now available at Music & Arts in Loveland.
Teacher Day and Music & Arts
Sonia Haxton
The third Wednesday of each month is "teacher day" at Music & Arts.The specials for November 16 are:40% off all 2006 calendars, 30% off all ornaments, and 35% off all Christmas collections.
Music and Arts will also be providing refreshments and a door prize at every LAMTA meeting from now on!! Be sure and say thank you when you drop by the store.
Chamber Music Recital
Nikki Tsuchiya
You are cordially invited to a "Bon Voyage" recital on Saturday, November 12, at 3:45 p.m. The program features Drs. Javier Pinell and Naomi deGevre, violinists on the faculty of the University of Wyoming and FCMTA member Nikki Tsuchiya, pianist. The program includes the Faure and Franck violin sonatas and a variety of lighter pieces to be presented on our upcoming Bolivian concert tour. The recital will be held in a private home and you will need to call Nikki for directions and to RSVP at 225-1679.
A Stellar Holiday
Debbie Rickard
The Loveland Orchestra's next concert, titled "A Stellar Holiday," is Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m., at Loveland High School. Seasonal favorites, including "The Nutcracker" and "Hansel and Gretel" are on the program, as well as an elementary school choir. For more details call Debbie Rickard at 669-48l0, pick up a brochure at the meeting or visit the web at www.lovelandorchestra.org.
Meet Our New Members!
Kathy Bergman
With almost 19 years of teaching experience, Kathy's philosophy of teaching encompasses the desire to develop a well-rounded student able to appreciate and perform all styles of music. Along with her conviction that a solid, sound foundation of fundamentals creates a solid, skilled pianist, she strongly coaches her students to:
play with expression and accuracy
to perform and accompany with confidence
to master theory principles
to experience and use improvisational techniques
to discover the gift of creativity through composition
to use their gift to enrich the lives of others and themselves
to develop a love and passion for the instrument and the music it produces.
Kathy was trained classically and also offers contemporary choices for her students. With experience in accompanying in church, school and community venues, Kathy currently plays keyboard in the Crossroads Church Worship Band.This skill allows her to share her love of worship music with those students who aspire to play in a band environment on both the piano and/or the synthesizer. With a background in traditional Christian music, she can also share more conservative Christian music with students who have that interest.
Jeanne Zukowski
Jeanne Zukowski, NCTM, has recently moved to Estes Park, Colorado from Omaha, Nebraska, where she and her husband lived for 29 years and raised their three children. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and is an MTNA Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. She studied piano with Clarke Mullen, Marsha Johnson, and Dr. James Johnson. While in Nebraska she was active in the National Federation of Music Clubs, MTNA, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. She teaches all levels of piano from children six years of age through adult, and incorporates group theory and ensemble lessons into the traditional private lesson schedule. She has accompanied and directed both adult and children's choirs, performed in and directed handbell choirs, and adjudicated at student piano auditions. In 2003 she attended the International Church Music Festival in Bern, Switzerland as accompanist for the Bellevue Festival Choir.
Popular Website
Sandy Lundberg
Our website is now averaging well over 1,000 hits per month. Hopefully this means our website is serving our members and community well. Please send your corrections, comments, additions, or any other thoughts to webmaster@lamta.org. The more we all contribute, the better this resource will be!
Do You Need Students?
Betty Lou is getting calls for teachers. If you have any openings, please let her know! (669-3473)
PREP - Professional Reading and Enrichment Program
Carol Condit
We still need three more volunteers to read and review a book for the PREP list this year. Please check out the Book Review page and let Carol know what you can do to contribute.
Booster Cushions
Sandy Lundberg
I am now have booster cushion sets for sale, for getting small students up to the right height at the piano. The cost will be $14.50 per set, plus tax, and shipping if applicable. If you call or email me in advance I can deliver sets at the monthly meetings. You may also visit my website by clicking HERE.
Judy Johnson
Program:A tribute to Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel on the occasion of her 200th birthday, presented by Carol Condit, Judy Johnson and Angela Johnson.They will play and sing selections by Fanny, the older sister ofFelix."We hope you will be as delighted as we have been to discover more about thiswonderfully talented, but little known,composer."
Location: Our meeting will be held at the home of Carolyn Orman. From the intersection of Eisenhower (Hwy 34) and Wilson, go one mile west to Morning Drive (blinking yellow light, just past Group Publishing). Exit to the right (north). Follow the road as it veers left for 1/4 mile to an intersection, where you will turn right, staying on Morning Drive. From this intersection start counting driveways on your left; Carolyn's is the 7th driveway on the left, number 2109. Due to construction at her home, please park on the side of the road and walk up the steep driveway to the house.
A Tribute to Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
Our program will be presented by Carol Condit, Judy Johnson and Angela Johnson.They will play and sing selections by Fanny, the older sister ofFelix, on the occasion of her "200th" birthday."We hope you will be as delighted as we have been to discover more about thiswonderfully talented but little knowncomposer."
Carol Condit
Carol is a native of North Dakota where she graduated from NDSU in music education. She has taught in her studio for over thirty years and has also taught public school music for eight years. Being married to a career Air Force officer afforded her the opportunity to live all over the US. She has studied with Jeanine Yeager for three years. Carol is dedicated to Scandinavian composers in celebration of her Nordic heritage. Her favorite travel destination is Norway. She has lived or traveled in forty-nine of the fifty states with only Hawaii remaining. Her favorite colors are those of the sunset.
Judy Johnson
Judy is a native of Loveland. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from BYU. She was drawn into teaching piano because her parents insisted on daily home practice at 6:30 a.m.! Also, her music teachers were very nurturing and she enjoyed being in their homes for lessons. Laurene Edmondson was a wonderful mentor.She has taught for almost 40 years and it is still fun!Beethoven and Chopin top a long list of favorite composers for Judy. She feels that their music matches her personality. Judy's favorite color is blue. She has traveled in Europe and would like to return there someday, but loves Lake Powell and Nauvoo Ill.
Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson, Judy's daughter, was born in Loveland. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Vocal Performance. Shehas studied voice withThomas Poole, Diane Bolden-Taylor and currently studies with Dr. Julianna Bishop.She enjoys performing locally in musical theatre andwith the Loveland Opera Theatre."I've grown up as a musician and I couldn't imagine doing anything else." Shehas a day job with Falcon Properties.Her favorite composer is Aaron Copland."I love the sound of his music-that great Americana flavor-so beautiful!"She has been to Hawaii and would love to go to NYC.Her favorite color is burgundy and all shades of blue.
Looking to the Future
Judy Johnson
(1) Please continue your preparation for our December Program, the Music of Russia.We would like all of you to perform something by a Russian composer. It certainly does not have to be difficult.There are wonderful teaching pieces that we would all love to hear. If you have already chosen your selection, please call Judy so we can avoid duplication. There will be a luncheon following the program.Some Russian recipes will be available at our November meeting, but of course, anything you bring will be appreciated.
(2) We hope you are thinking ahead to our 250th Birthday Celebration for Mozart in January. Please prepare to play a selection by Mozart, let a CDdo it for youor share a bit of trivia.This is really a leap of faith, kind of like a pot-luck dinner - we hope there will be a good variety of "things about Mozart".
(3) If you have not yet picked up your copy of The Perfect Wrong Note by William Westney, they are available at Music & Arts.You will really enjoy the book and we hope to have a stimulating discussion in April.
Christmas Concert
Ann Bunyan
The Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers will present their Christmas concert, "LUX!" in Loveland on Sunday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St., Loveland, and in Ft. Collins on Saturday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 305 E. Elizabeth.We have a wonderful program for you!
Music Camp Books
The creative music camp books we heard about in October, by Sonia Haxton and Hunter Moncure, are now available at Music & Arts in Loveland.
Teacher Day and Music & Arts
Sonia Haxton
The third Wednesday of each month is "teacher day" at Music & Arts.The specials for November 16 are:40% off all 2006 calendars, 30% off all ornaments, and 35% off all Christmas collections.
Music and Arts will also be providing refreshments and a door prize at every LAMTA meeting from now on!! Be sure and say thank you when you drop by the store.
Chamber Music Recital
Nikki Tsuchiya
You are cordially invited to a "Bon Voyage" recital on Saturday, November 12, at 3:45 p.m. The program features Drs. Javier Pinell and Naomi deGevre, violinists on the faculty of the University of Wyoming and FCMTA member Nikki Tsuchiya, pianist. The program includes the Faure and Franck violin sonatas and a variety of lighter pieces to be presented on our upcoming Bolivian concert tour. The recital will be held in a private home and you will need to call Nikki for directions and to RSVP at 225-1679.
A Stellar Holiday
Debbie Rickard
The Loveland Orchestra's next concert, titled "A Stellar Holiday," is Saturday, December 3, 7:30 p.m., at Loveland High School. Seasonal favorites, including "The Nutcracker" and "Hansel and Gretel" are on the program, as well as an elementary school choir. For more details call Debbie Rickard at 669-48l0, pick up a brochure at the meeting or visit the web at www.lovelandorchestra.org.
Meet Our New Members!
Kathy Bergman
With almost 19 years of teaching experience, Kathy's philosophy of teaching encompasses the desire to develop a well-rounded student able to appreciate and perform all styles of music. Along with her conviction that a solid, sound foundation of fundamentals creates a solid, skilled pianist, she strongly coaches her students to:
play with expression and accuracy
to perform and accompany with confidence
to master theory principles
to experience and use improvisational techniques
to discover the gift of creativity through composition
to use their gift to enrich the lives of others and themselves
to develop a love and passion for the instrument and the music it produces.
Kathy was trained classically and also offers contemporary choices for her students. With experience in accompanying in church, school and community venues, Kathy currently plays keyboard in the Crossroads Church Worship Band.This skill allows her to share her love of worship music with those students who aspire to play in a band environment on both the piano and/or the synthesizer. With a background in traditional Christian music, she can also share more conservative Christian music with students who have that interest.
Jeanne Zukowski
Jeanne Zukowski, NCTM, has recently moved to Estes Park, Colorado from Omaha, Nebraska, where she and her husband lived for 29 years and raised their three children. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and is an MTNA Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. She studied piano with Clarke Mullen, Marsha Johnson, and Dr. James Johnson. While in Nebraska she was active in the National Federation of Music Clubs, MTNA, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. She teaches all levels of piano from children six years of age through adult, and incorporates group theory and ensemble lessons into the traditional private lesson schedule. She has accompanied and directed both adult and children's choirs, performed in and directed handbell choirs, and adjudicated at student piano auditions. In 2003 she attended the International Church Music Festival in Bern, Switzerland as accompanist for the Bellevue Festival Choir.
Popular Website
Sandy Lundberg
Our website is now averaging well over 1,000 hits per month. Hopefully this means our website is serving our members and community well. Please send your corrections, comments, additions, or any other thoughts to webmaster@lamta.org. The more we all contribute, the better this resource will be!
Do You Need Students?
Betty Lou is getting calls for teachers. If you have any openings, please let her know! (669-3473)
PREP - Professional Reading and Enrichment Program
Carol Condit
We still need three more volunteers to read and review a book for the PREP list this year. Please check out the Book Review page and let Carol know what you can do to contribute.
Booster Cushions
Sandy Lundberg
I am now have booster cushion sets for sale, for getting small students up to the right height at the piano. The cost will be $14.50 per set, plus tax, and shipping if applicable. If you call or email me in advance I can deliver sets at the monthly meetings. You may also visit my website by clicking HERE.
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