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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/

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