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February 2007
February Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 9:00 a.m.
Achievement Day Preparation Meeting
First Christian Church - cafeteria
2000 North Lincoln
All those helping with Achievement Day need to attend this important planning meeting. You will be given a list of your students' playing times and we will cover all the final details!
Music & Arts Special
Sonia Haxton
The Teacher Appreciation Day for February will be Feb 14 and is 30% off all piano supplements and all teaching and classical solos.
Summer Music Camps
Sonia Haxton
Anyone interested in doing a music camp this summer should be sending out information to parents now. Contact me if you have any questions or need help with this.
Metro State Piano Celebration
February 9-10, 2007
There is still time to register! Caroline Orman and Friends will be doing their special program "The Poet Speaks" on Saturday.
The Fourth Annual Piano Celebration at Metro will feature the artistry of Grammy-nominated South African sensation Petronel Malan and legendary pianist and pedagogue, Joseph Banowetz, author of The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling, piano professor at the University of North Texas and internationally-acclaimed recording artist. Also joining them will be Paul Wyse of the piano faculty at the Crane School of Music, at SUNY/ Potsdam.
Don't miss them in this exclusive Denver appearance! Two jam-packed days of master classes, lecture/ demonstrations on practicing tips, pedaling, interdisciplinary arts, technology, as well as vendor exhibits and receptions, offer inspiration, enrichment and entertainment. Friday evening recital! The 2007 Concerto Competition offers amateur pianists, secondary school educators and independent piano teachers over the age of 32 performance opportunities and cash prizes application deadline extended to Jan. 10th! Performers, teachers find out how you and your students can participate! Find information at www.pianocelebration.com or call 303 556 5715 hotline.
Booster Cushions
Sandy Lundberg
I will have Piano Booster Cushions available for sale at Achievement Day again this year. You might encourage your parents of young children to pick up a set on February 28 and save shipping charges.
Composition Workshop for Teachers
Christine Schumann, the presenter at our January LAMTA meeting, is offering a more in-depth class for our members on teaching composition. Two, two hour long workshops will be held, February 28, and March 21, Wednesday mornings.
Before the final curriculum is set, the participants will be able to give input on exactly what they hope to have covered!
There are just one or two more spots still available to join this special class. The cost is $25 per two hour class, per person. For more information, or to quickly reserve your spot, call Chris at 635-2663.
Composition Workshop for Students
Sandy Lundberg
On January 20, a Saturday morning, Christine Schumann came to my home and presented workshops on composition to all of the students in my piano studio. We divided the morning into two groups, older and younger, to keep the activities age-appropriate. Chris first talked to the students about how to go about the creative process, how to create a motif and develop it into a complete piece, and how form contributes to a finished composition.
My students have been studying the Classical Era this year, and as a part of that process have each been working on their own variation of Twinle, Twinkle, Little Star, as Mozart did. To encouarage this, the second part of the workshop was in a master class format, with Chris hearing each of the student's work, and making comments and suggestions.
I was very impressed with the way that Christine presented her information, and even more impressed with the way she encouraged the students with their own compositional efforts. Her suggestions to them were right on the mark and made them feel hopeful and encouraged to continue their work.
Chris is open to doing this for other teachers and I would encourage you to consider it. It was a very positive experience for me and for my students. You can contact her at 635-2663.
Wednesday, February 14, 9:00 a.m.
Achievement Day Preparation Meeting
First Christian Church - cafeteria
2000 North Lincoln
All those helping with Achievement Day need to attend this important planning meeting. You will be given a list of your students' playing times and we will cover all the final details!
Music & Arts Special
Sonia Haxton
The Teacher Appreciation Day for February will be Feb 14 and is 30% off all piano supplements and all teaching and classical solos.
Summer Music Camps
Sonia Haxton
Anyone interested in doing a music camp this summer should be sending out information to parents now. Contact me if you have any questions or need help with this.
Metro State Piano Celebration
February 9-10, 2007
There is still time to register! Caroline Orman and Friends will be doing their special program "The Poet Speaks" on Saturday.
The Fourth Annual Piano Celebration at Metro will feature the artistry of Grammy-nominated South African sensation Petronel Malan and legendary pianist and pedagogue, Joseph Banowetz, author of The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling, piano professor at the University of North Texas and internationally-acclaimed recording artist. Also joining them will be Paul Wyse of the piano faculty at the Crane School of Music, at SUNY/ Potsdam.
Don't miss them in this exclusive Denver appearance! Two jam-packed days of master classes, lecture/ demonstrations on practicing tips, pedaling, interdisciplinary arts, technology, as well as vendor exhibits and receptions, offer inspiration, enrichment and entertainment. Friday evening recital! The 2007 Concerto Competition offers amateur pianists, secondary school educators and independent piano teachers over the age of 32 performance opportunities and cash prizes application deadline extended to Jan. 10th! Performers, teachers find out how you and your students can participate! Find information at www.pianocelebration.com or call 303 556 5715 hotline.
Booster Cushions
Sandy Lundberg
I will have Piano Booster Cushions available for sale at Achievement Day again this year. You might encourage your parents of young children to pick up a set on February 28 and save shipping charges.
Composition Workshop for Teachers
Christine Schumann, the presenter at our January LAMTA meeting, is offering a more in-depth class for our members on teaching composition. Two, two hour long workshops will be held, February 28, and March 21, Wednesday mornings.
Before the final curriculum is set, the participants will be able to give input on exactly what they hope to have covered!
There are just one or two more spots still available to join this special class. The cost is $25 per two hour class, per person. For more information, or to quickly reserve your spot, call Chris at 635-2663.
Composition Workshop for Students
Sandy Lundberg
On January 20, a Saturday morning, Christine Schumann came to my home and presented workshops on composition to all of the students in my piano studio. We divided the morning into two groups, older and younger, to keep the activities age-appropriate. Chris first talked to the students about how to go about the creative process, how to create a motif and develop it into a complete piece, and how form contributes to a finished composition.
My students have been studying the Classical Era this year, and as a part of that process have each been working on their own variation of Twinle, Twinkle, Little Star, as Mozart did. To encouarage this, the second part of the workshop was in a master class format, with Chris hearing each of the student's work, and making comments and suggestions.
I was very impressed with the way that Christine presented her information, and even more impressed with the way she encouraged the students with their own compositional efforts. Her suggestions to them were right on the mark and made them feel hopeful and encouraged to continue their work.
Chris is open to doing this for other teachers and I would encourage you to consider it. It was a very positive experience for me and for my students. You can contact her at 635-2663.
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