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News and Announcements of Bluebonnet Music Teachers Association, Williamson County Texas, USA
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
minutes April
The monthly meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on April 10 at Austin School of Music North.
PRESENTATION
Natalie Gibson Grimes gave a presentation through Skype on the Frances Clark
method.
She said students should feel the rhythms before playing the music.
The teacher should provide a model of excellence.
She recommended the book "Questions and Answers" by Frances Clark, and "A
Piano Teacher's Legacy" By Richard Chronister. They are available on line at
http://francesclarkcenter.org .
There were technical difficulties and the presentation was cut short. Lauren
said she will forward the powerpoint presentation to the teachers.
BUSINESS MEETING
The business meeting followed the presentation.
Martha M suggested that we have a sonatina festival next school year. Martha M
proposed that we have an American music festival and a hymn festival next
school year.
Martha M requested help with proofreading the yearbook and incorporating new
items into the yearbook. Please have corrections ready for next meeting.
Mary L said she would like to help with events, but would not like to chair
events.
Lauren proposed that next month we have the monthly meeting at a restaurant so we can have lunch and then follow the lunch with the business meeting at the
restaurant.
Martha M requested that each teacher bring a friend to the next meeting.
Theory medals were passed out.
Music Sale: Bring music you would like to donate or exchange for other pieces.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Martha M announced that Steinway Piano Gallery will have a workshop on piano improvisation.
Martha M reported that Steinway Piano Gallery requested that teachers hold
their recitals there.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Steinway pianos
As the
first quarter of the year is coming
to its end, I would like to share with you once again our commitment
and support to the performing arts in our community.
As you
might know, the Steinway signature not only evokes the image of one
of the finest musical instruments, but also a sign of excellence.
In
order to keep this musical tradition, we understand the great
importance of music education and the irreplaceable roll of you as a
music teacher; therefore, we continue encouraging the piano teacher
community to consider our facilities as their recital place of
choice. Our Recital Room not only embraces a very professional
atmosphere, but also facilitates a Brand New Steinway & Sons
model B (7") in order to make the student's music performance a
memorable and positive experience.
In
our intention to enhance this foregoing tradition, we like to provide
the best
pianos
to you and your students in order to fulfill the musical necessities
that you might encounter in this process. May our services and
facility be helpful to your musical endeavors, please don't hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely
Esteban
Alvarez, M.M.
Artist
Performance
Steinway
Piano Gallery
Austin,
TX
512-258-6100
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