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March 2008
March Meeting
March 12, 9:00 a.m., home of Debi Strick
Bonnie Hoffman: CSMTA Represenative.
President's Corner
Peggy Tighe
Dear Hardworking Members of LAMTA,
What a fantastic job you all did for Achievement Day! And what a great turnout! Many accolades to each and every one of you who put such time and effort into this day from preparing your students and all the work before and on the day. There are not very many groups where each member takes such responsibility, not only on their assigned task but on seeing a need and responding immediately. Our new game area, piano for fun playing, and door prizes went over big time. It was great to hear the kids having such fun at the games. Also the peoples choice award was another super idea. I m sure you all agree that it was a great success.
Special thanks to Sonia and Sandy for doing so much on the organizing. Melissa, the soup idea was delicious! Thanks to Ruth for obtaining our four adjutants - and again, all of you, many thanks.
March 12 is our meeting at Debi Stricks house, It has been awhile since weve had a CSMTA Representative visit with us. We all need to be there to hear Bonnie Hoffman, especially when our national meeting is in Denver in a few weeks. We have been asked to indicate how many are planning to attend the national so special badges can be ready. Also, have you looked into attending CSMTA at Colorado Springs? This should be very exciting. Going to the Springs is always special.
Remember that our April meeting is later due to Spring Break. It is April 16, and it will be special. A Dalcroze Eurythmics demonstration is being presented by Jeremy Ditters at LDS Church. We hope youll be there. Also, its time to be thinking of next years officers. Who would volunteer to work on the election slate?
See you March 12,
Peggy the Prez
SPA Theory Tests
The SPA Theory Tests have arrived. Students wishing to perform in SPA at the state conference must complete the test by March 21. Call me for details and to arrange for a testing date and time.
Bill Popp
667-4524
2008 MTNA National Conference
This exciting event, held March 29"April 2, 2008, in Denver, Colorado, will be a great opportunity for independent and collegiate music teachers to learn, network and enjoy high-caliber performances.
Pianist Lang Lang will headline the roster of performers, giving a piano recital and master class. Mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne will be the featured guest during Pedagogy Saturday and will participate in a conversation with Jean Barr, as well as present a master class. Collaborative pianist Anne Epperson along with colleagues violinist James Buswell, flutist Marianne Gedigian, mezzo-soprano Margaret Lattimore and pianist Robert Spillman will present a collaborative recital immediately following the Opening Session.
Additional highlights include Collegiate Expo/Professional Studio Saturday featuring Public Televisions popular Piano Guy Scott Houston and senior vice president and general manager of the Kawai Corporation Brian Chung. Also, Dallas Weekley and Nancy Arganbright, Phyllis Lehrer and Paul Sheftel, as well as Robert Spillman will be giving master classes.
You also wont want to miss the finals of the more than 90 educational sessions and industry showcases, the MTNA National Performance Competitions Finals and the exhibit hall featuring the products of nearly 100 companies.
To find out more about the conference or to register, visit www.mtna.org/conference.htm.
KepTone Music Workshop
Brian & Becca Kephart (formerly of Music & Arts)
The KepTone Music Workshop is now open. It is located between Ace Hardware and Office Depot in the Orchards Shopping Center in north Loveland. KMW is primarily a lesson studio but also offers instrument rentals and repairs, sheet music, and accessories. Joe O'Bryan formerly of Music & Arts Centers has a guitar repair shop on location. There is also an art gallery called "stonewall gallery" located inside and lessons in art are available. Piano methods and some supplements are carried in stock, with a 20% discount to all teachers. Music is also available for special order with a discount of 10%. There is also a community bulletin board where you are free to post information.
There are lots of fun group classes offered as well as private lessons. Groups classes include: Drum Circle, Adult Guitar, Kid Guitar, Girl Guitar, Pop Theory, and Drawing & Stencil Making. Hours are Mondays 11am-8pm, and Tuesday-Friday 3pm-8pm. Brian and Becca are happy to make an appointment to be open for you if these times do not work. Give them a call at (970) 308-2579. Also, be sure to check out their Grand Opening Celebration party Sautrday, March 8th from 11am-4pm. There will a chance to win a guitar as well as many other games and prizes.
Classic Clementi Concert
On Sunday, March 9, at 4 p.m., the Boulder Area Music Teachers Performance Group will present Classic Clementi at the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd.
Muzio Clementi, a famous pianist and composer (1752-1832) will be personified by Boulder's favorite story-teller Len Barron, who will spin the story of "his" life. Several of Clementi's well-known piano pieces will be performed by BAMTA piano teachers Lisa Harrington, Grace Asquith, Lois Abbuhl, Toby Tenenbaum, Stella Pradeau and Heidi Lenzer-Camilli. The Mercury Ensemble (strings, flute, oboe and bassoon) will accompany the pianists with special enhanced parts written by John Branson. Muzio Clementi, the "Father of the Piano", almost single-handedly made the piano a household instrument, with his compositions for both the amateur and professional. He played a pivotal role in mass-production of the piano and the publishing of music for the piano.
Students, parents, and all those who would like a delightful afternoon are invited to share the story. And, if you have ever played Clementi's music or heard it at a student recital, you will recognize many of these much-loved pieces. These special arrangements add a new dimension to these perennial favorites. Admission is free.
March 12, 9:00 a.m., home of Debi Strick
Bonnie Hoffman: CSMTA Represenative.
President's Corner
Peggy Tighe
Dear Hardworking Members of LAMTA,
What a fantastic job you all did for Achievement Day! And what a great turnout! Many accolades to each and every one of you who put such time and effort into this day from preparing your students and all the work before and on the day. There are not very many groups where each member takes such responsibility, not only on their assigned task but on seeing a need and responding immediately. Our new game area, piano for fun playing, and door prizes went over big time. It was great to hear the kids having such fun at the games. Also the peoples choice award was another super idea. I m sure you all agree that it was a great success.
Special thanks to Sonia and Sandy for doing so much on the organizing. Melissa, the soup idea was delicious! Thanks to Ruth for obtaining our four adjutants - and again, all of you, many thanks.
March 12 is our meeting at Debi Stricks house, It has been awhile since weve had a CSMTA Representative visit with us. We all need to be there to hear Bonnie Hoffman, especially when our national meeting is in Denver in a few weeks. We have been asked to indicate how many are planning to attend the national so special badges can be ready. Also, have you looked into attending CSMTA at Colorado Springs? This should be very exciting. Going to the Springs is always special.
Remember that our April meeting is later due to Spring Break. It is April 16, and it will be special. A Dalcroze Eurythmics demonstration is being presented by Jeremy Ditters at LDS Church. We hope youll be there. Also, its time to be thinking of next years officers. Who would volunteer to work on the election slate?
See you March 12,
Peggy the Prez
SPA Theory Tests
The SPA Theory Tests have arrived. Students wishing to perform in SPA at the state conference must complete the test by March 21. Call me for details and to arrange for a testing date and time.
Bill Popp
667-4524
2008 MTNA National Conference
This exciting event, held March 29"April 2, 2008, in Denver, Colorado, will be a great opportunity for independent and collegiate music teachers to learn, network and enjoy high-caliber performances.
Pianist Lang Lang will headline the roster of performers, giving a piano recital and master class. Mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne will be the featured guest during Pedagogy Saturday and will participate in a conversation with Jean Barr, as well as present a master class. Collaborative pianist Anne Epperson along with colleagues violinist James Buswell, flutist Marianne Gedigian, mezzo-soprano Margaret Lattimore and pianist Robert Spillman will present a collaborative recital immediately following the Opening Session.
Additional highlights include Collegiate Expo/Professional Studio Saturday featuring Public Televisions popular Piano Guy Scott Houston and senior vice president and general manager of the Kawai Corporation Brian Chung. Also, Dallas Weekley and Nancy Arganbright, Phyllis Lehrer and Paul Sheftel, as well as Robert Spillman will be giving master classes.
You also wont want to miss the finals of the more than 90 educational sessions and industry showcases, the MTNA National Performance Competitions Finals and the exhibit hall featuring the products of nearly 100 companies.
To find out more about the conference or to register, visit www.mtna.org/conference.htm.
KepTone Music Workshop
Brian & Becca Kephart (formerly of Music & Arts)
The KepTone Music Workshop is now open. It is located between Ace Hardware and Office Depot in the Orchards Shopping Center in north Loveland. KMW is primarily a lesson studio but also offers instrument rentals and repairs, sheet music, and accessories. Joe O'Bryan formerly of Music & Arts Centers has a guitar repair shop on location. There is also an art gallery called "stonewall gallery" located inside and lessons in art are available. Piano methods and some supplements are carried in stock, with a 20% discount to all teachers. Music is also available for special order with a discount of 10%. There is also a community bulletin board where you are free to post information.
There are lots of fun group classes offered as well as private lessons. Groups classes include: Drum Circle, Adult Guitar, Kid Guitar, Girl Guitar, Pop Theory, and Drawing & Stencil Making. Hours are Mondays 11am-8pm, and Tuesday-Friday 3pm-8pm. Brian and Becca are happy to make an appointment to be open for you if these times do not work. Give them a call at (970) 308-2579. Also, be sure to check out their Grand Opening Celebration party Sautrday, March 8th from 11am-4pm. There will a chance to win a guitar as well as many other games and prizes.
Classic Clementi Concert
On Sunday, March 9, at 4 p.m., the Boulder Area Music Teachers Performance Group will present Classic Clementi at the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd.
Muzio Clementi, a famous pianist and composer (1752-1832) will be personified by Boulder's favorite story-teller Len Barron, who will spin the story of "his" life. Several of Clementi's well-known piano pieces will be performed by BAMTA piano teachers Lisa Harrington, Grace Asquith, Lois Abbuhl, Toby Tenenbaum, Stella Pradeau and Heidi Lenzer-Camilli. The Mercury Ensemble (strings, flute, oboe and bassoon) will accompany the pianists with special enhanced parts written by John Branson. Muzio Clementi, the "Father of the Piano", almost single-handedly made the piano a household instrument, with his compositions for both the amateur and professional. He played a pivotal role in mass-production of the piano and the publishing of music for the piano.
Students, parents, and all those who would like a delightful afternoon are invited to share the story. And, if you have ever played Clementi's music or heard it at a student recital, you will recognize many of these much-loved pieces. These special arrangements add a new dimension to these perennial favorites. Admission is free.
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