BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers,
NEXT MEETING
There will be no meeting in December.
Lesley McAllister, Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Baylor
University,
will speak about Teaching group lessons
Where: at the General Membership Meeting of Bluebonnet MTA
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 8:30 am.
Place: Velocity Music Academy, Cedar Park
Velocity Music Academy, 2301 S. Lakeline Blvd. #200, Cedar Park TX, 78613
All teachers are invited. Free. Bring a friend.
THEORY
The registration deadline for the Spring Theory test is January 14.
Required testing levels are on pages 34-36 of the TMTA handbook.
See: http://www.tmta.org/assets/pdf/HandbookFull.pdf
ENSEMBLES
The Parent-student Handout is in the yearbook.
http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html
Please give this handout to your ensemble students.
VIDEO CLIP
Happy Christmas!
Flash Mob: The U.S. Air Force Band at the Smithsonian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cKE8pyfcZc
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
News
News and Announcements of Bluebonnet Music Teachers Association, Williamson County Texas, USA
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Addendum to Minutes
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
At the November meeting it was decided to set the following registration
dates
for Theory test.
The registration deadline for the Spring Theory test is January 14.
The Student Affiliate registration deadline for students who will take the
theory test is December 15.
Update your yearbook. The on line yearbook has been updated.
About the request received to test students registered in ADMTA SA.
Dianne motioned, and Al seconded the motion that the teacher be required to
monitor.
It was decided that the teacher does not have to join Bluebonnet MTA.
NEXT MEETING
There will be no meeting in December.
Lesley McAllister, Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Baylor
University,
will speak about Teaching group lessons
Where: at the General Membership Meeting of Bluebonnet MTA
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 8:30 am.
Place: Velocity Music Academy, Cedar Park
Velocity Music Academy, 2301 S. Lakeline Blvd. #200, Cedar Park TX, 78613
All teachers are invited. Free.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Dear Teachers:
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
At the November meeting it was decided to set the following registration
dates
for Theory test.
The registration deadline for the Spring Theory test is January 14.
The Student Affiliate registration deadline for students who will take the
theory test is December 15.
Update your yearbook. The on line yearbook has been updated.
About the request received to test students registered in ADMTA SA.
Dianne motioned, and Al seconded the motion that the teacher be required to
monitor.
It was decided that the teacher does not have to join Bluebonnet MTA.
NEXT MEETING
There will be no meeting in December.
Lesley McAllister, Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Baylor
University,
will speak about Teaching group lessons
Where: at the General Membership Meeting of Bluebonnet MTA
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 8:30 am.
Place: Velocity Music Academy, Cedar Park
Velocity Music Academy, 2301 S. Lakeline Blvd. #200, Cedar Park TX, 78613
All teachers are invited. Free.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Minutes of Meeting
BLUEBONNET MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Dear Teachers:
The regular monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on November 11, 2014.
Present were Martha M, Martha V., Al, Lillian and Dianne.
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we have been discussing. We had a
great meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
Al did some research into state theory guidelines.
It was Resolved that:
All will be the Theory Chairman for the spring theory test.
Dianne motioned and Al seconded the motion that
The fall theory test will not be cancelled even if there is small
registration. And the test will be conducted in a formal atmosphere.
The motion passed unanimously.
NOTES
Details about conducting the theory test were discussed and approved. Al will
write up the details.
Al will look into organizing a Bluebonnet recital at the Georgetown Library in
February.
The ensemble rehearsals will be in May on Saturdays at 4:00 to 5:00 pm. at
Velocity Music Academy in Cedar Park.
Al requested that he be notified by phone of time sensitive matters.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Dear Teachers:
The regular monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on November 11, 2014.
Present were Martha M, Martha V., Al, Lillian and Dianne.
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we have been discussing. We had a
great meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
Al did some research into state theory guidelines.
It was Resolved that:
All will be the Theory Chairman for the spring theory test.
Dianne motioned and Al seconded the motion that
The fall theory test will not be cancelled even if there is small
registration. And the test will be conducted in a formal atmosphere.
The motion passed unanimously.
NOTES
Details about conducting the theory test were discussed and approved. Al will
write up the details.
Al will look into organizing a Bluebonnet recital at the Georgetown Library in
February.
The ensemble rehearsals will be in May on Saturdays at 4:00 to 5:00 pm. at
Velocity Music Academy in Cedar Park.
Al requested that he be notified by phone of time sensitive matters.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Minutes of Meeting
BLUEBONNET NEWS
Dear Teachers,
MINUTES OF MEETING
The general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held at Panera Bread on October 14
at 8:30 am. Present were Martha M, Martha V, Dianne, and Lillian.
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check your email so you know what we
discussed. We had a great meeting.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be on Tuesday November 11 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park
at 8:30 am. Hope to see you there!
Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is
one half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind
Denny's.
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT
Starting next school year, if the fall theory registrations don't cover
expenses due to insufficient enrollment, the fall theory test will be
canceled.
NOTES
Martha M will prepare the fall festival certificates.
Dianne will be the ribbon captain for the fall festival.
The January meeting will be held at Velocity Music Academy.
Lillian will bring juice to the January meeting.
Martha M will bring pastries to the January meeting.
The ensemble rehearsals will be held on Saturday afternoons in May.
Lillian checked the SA schedule from the TMTA, and the TMTA SA registration
ends in February. So the Bluebonnet SA late registration will end February 1.
The on line yearbook has been updated. Please update your yearbook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remember to give your festival students a copy of the student information
sheet.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Thursday, October 2, 2014
October Newsletter
BLUEBONNET NEWS
Dear Teachers,
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be on Tuesday October 14 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park
at 8:30 am. Hope to see you there!
Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is
one half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind
Denny's.
ENSEMBLE
------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:18 PM CDT, 09/25/2014
From: Martha Marks
Subject: Re: ensemble
I chose for level 1 "Jon Peter Polka" by David Karp. Easy rhythms .
Stephanie is going to direct the elementary or level 1. The older kids are
playing "Walnut
Creek Rag" by Melody Bober. It has been confirmed by the ensemble
committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parents need to know about ensemble at this time of the school year, because
they plan their summer vacation at this time.
The parent introductory information about the ensembles is at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/sa.html
PAGES
Here's the introductory information about the festival for parents:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/festivals.html
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Minutes of September Meeting
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on September 9 at Panera
Bread. Present were Mary L, Martha V, Martha M, Dianne, Lillian, Stephanie,
Sarah.
IT WAS RESOLVED
That the SA registration fee will increase to $17 on September 15 of next
school year.
That next school year pieces for festivals by Great Masters must be originals,
and the second or students' choice piece may be an arrangement.
That there will be no meeting or event in December.
The deadline for Ensemble registration has been changed to February 1. Please
update your year book.
New bylaws were approved to comply with state mandates.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teachers should know by January which of their students will be participating
in ensemble.
Please advise your students who will be taking the theory test that all
vehicles are mandated to display a parking permit on campus with no
exceptions. A daily permit costs $3/vehicle and can be purchased at a pay and
display kiosk.
Mary Lee's daughter Eunice Lee is an accomplished pianist, she is 15 years
old, and she is accepting students for a low fee at Velocity Music Academy.
Refer your students who can pay low fees.
------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:20 AM CDT, 09/04/2014
Subject: FYI
Strait Music has 20% off all MUSIC during the month of September :-)
ASSIGNMENTS
Martha M will schedule speaker, tentatively, Lesley McAllister.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Monday, September 1, 2014
September newsletter
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
NEXT MEETING
Meet & Greet
The next meeting and meet & greet will be held at Panera Bread on Tuesday
September 9, at 8:30 am. Bring a teacher friend.
Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is
one half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind
Denny's.
NEW MEMBERS
Received: 10:26 AM CDT, 09/01/2014
From: Martha Marks
Subject: new members
Dear Members,
As we begin the new year we need to think about new members. Is there a
music teacher whom you have met that you could invite to the first meeting?
Please get in contact with her/him and invite her/him for our first
meeting.
Thanks,
Martha
BAROQUE/CLASSICAL FESTIVAL
Here's the information about the Baroque Festival:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/festivals.html
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.
Subject: Free concert: Shelley Auer, mezzo soprano and new ADMTA member,
Sunday Sept. 7 at 3pm
Shelley Auer, new ADMTA member and new to Austin, will be giving a free
concert at Concordia University on Sunday, Sept. 7 and 3:00 PM.
It Takes Two!
Duets for Divas from Opera to Broadway
Featuring Shelley Auer, mezzo soprano, and Julia Fox, soprano, with
pianist Joel Love Free Concert!
Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 3pm
Concordia University Texas Chapel
11400 Concordia University Dr.
Austin, TX 78726
http://www.concordia.edu
2.
Capital Music 50% Off Clearance Music and 21% off Back-to-School Music
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Friday, August 1, 2014
Bluebonnet News
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
NEXT MEETING
Meet & Greet
The next meeting and meet & greet will be held at Panera Bread on Tuesday
September 9, at 8:30 am. Bring a teacher friend.
Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is
one half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind
Denny's.
YEARBOOK
The yearbook is partly completed. The Introduction and Festivals chapters are
completed. The SA chapter is not done yet. The yearbook is on line at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html Please help me to review it, and if
you find any mistakes in the introduction and festivals sections, please let
me know.
The membership list has been deleted for security reasons, and will be sent
to members only by email.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you have any announcements that you would like included in this monthly
newsletter, please send them to Lillian Simmons by the first of each month.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Friday, July 25, 2014
theory date
------ Original Message ------
Received: 05:30 PM CDT, 07/21/2014
From: "Jiang, Amy"
To: Lillian Simmons
Cc: "Hernandez, Dawn"
Subject: RE: External Room Reservation #03-688-720
Hi Lilian,
Sorry for my delayed response.
I have reserved the same three rooms that your group has been using, which are
Room 312, 313 and 319 in the Avery Building. The CD player is a standard
equipment in all these three rooms.
date-of-event:
February 14, 2015
start-time:
8:00 am
end-time:
2:00 pm
The invoice will be sent to you via email at a
later time.
I will also request a check-in table set up in the hallway to help your staff
manage the check-ins.
Please do note that all vehicles are mandated to display a parking permit on
campus with no exceptions. A daily permit costs $3/vehicle and can be
purchased at a pay and display kiosk.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Amy, Xiaoyuan Jiang, Wong
Senior Administrative Assistant
Texas State University Round Rock Campus
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, Tx. 78665-8017
512.716.4401
Monday, July 14, 2014
July newsletter
BLUEBONNET NEWS
Dear Teachers:
Below:
1. theory date
2. teacher needed
1.
Received: 03:51 PM CDT, 05/21/2014
From: "Jiang, Amy" Subject: RE: External Room Reservation #03-668-16
Hi Lilian,
Thanks for submitting the request form.
I am writing to confirm that Room 312, 313 and 319 have been reserved for this
event.
date-of-event:
Saturday November 1
start-time:
8:00 am
end-time:
2:00 pm
We will send an invoice to you at a later time.
If your staff would like to check the equipment in the reserved rooms, please
let me know and I’ll be happy to make myself available for an appointment.
Otherwise, feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Best Regards,
Amy, Xiaoyuan Jiang, Wong
Senior Administrative Assistant
Texas State University Round Rock Campus
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, Tx. 78665-8017
512.716.4401
2.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Britt Cawthon Date: Wed, Jul 9, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: Full Time Piano Teacher Needed
To: Martha Marks
Thank you
Britt Cawthon
Store Manager
Capital Music Center
6101 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757
512-458-1933
M-Th 10-6:30
Fri-Sat 10-5
www.capmusic.com
------------------------------
>
> Capital Music Center is looking for a confident, friendly & out going
> personality to be a part of our team of piano teachers. We are a unique
> studio that specializes with technology and group/private teaching.
>
> *Experience with primary school age (K-5th) students preferred
> *Bachelor's degree in music required
> *Comfortable in different music styles
> *Willing to learn new innovative teaching styles
> *Open to teaching with technology (Digital pianos, midi files, etc.)
> *Experience with Sibelius or Finale helpful
> *Work week is Mon-Thu 12-7, Saturday 10-5
> *35 hours a week required for paid health benefits
>
> Please email your resume. If resume reflects an appropriate candidate
> for
> this job, we will send a questionnaire and then looking to book
> interview
> between July 16-July 24th.
>
> Capital Music Center opened in 1988 and is a solid stable environment
> for
> a teacher who is looking for a long term steady career. You will get to
> work with a team of 5 other piano teachers who have been here for 26,
> 15,
> 11, 10, and 5 years respectively.
>
> Capital Music Center
> 6101 Burnet Rd
> Austin, TX 78757
> 512-458-1933
> M-Th 10-6:30
> Fri-Sat 10-5
> www.capmusic.com
>
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Minutes of Meeting
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
Present were: Martha M, Mary L, Dianne, Lillian
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
The officers for next school year will be:
President: Martha M
VicePresident: Al
Secretary: Lillian
Treasurer: Martha V.
Student Affiliate Chair: Lillian
Theory Chair: Mary A
Assistant Theory Chair: Dianne and/or (tentative) Stephanie
Fall Festival Chair: Lillian
Fall Festival Assistant Chair: Dianne
Spring Chair: (tentative) Dianne
Spring Festival Assistant Chair: Lillian
Judges: Mary A
Certificates, Ribbons, Bars Chair: Lillian
Ensemble Chair: Martha M
Yearbook Chair: Lillian
Sunshine Chair: Dianne
New ruling for ensemble: Students must have the song completely memorized and pass a memory test before they are allowed to be in the ensemble.
For festivals: Teachers must provide copies of Festival Student Information sheet to students.
These requirements will be inserted in the yearbook.
NOTES
Tentative dates for events
Fall
Fall festival date: November 15
Theory test date: first Saturday in November.
Spring
Spring theory date: first Saturday in February.
target date for Spring Festival: April 25
Report:
Forty students participated in the Spring Festival.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held at Panera Bread on Tuesday September 9.
Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is
one half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind Denny's.
Assignments
Martha M will make reservations at Steinway for the next school year.
The honors recital will be held the first week of June, because it's one week before the convention.
Video Clip
Here's an account of the famous duel between Mozart and Clementi:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBmNPP1jpx8
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws-cR5lc7Co
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
Present were: Martha M, Mary L, Dianne, Lillian
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
The officers for next school year will be:
President: Martha M
VicePresident: Al
Secretary: Lillian
Treasurer: Martha V.
Student Affiliate Chair: Lillian
Theory Chair: Mary A
Assistant Theory Chair: Dianne and/or (tentative) Stephanie
Fall Festival Chair: Lillian
Fall Festival Assistant Chair: Dianne
Spring Chair: (tentative) Dianne
Spring Festival Assistant Chair: Lillian
Judges: Mary A
Certificates, Ribbons, Bars Chair: Lillian
Ensemble Chair: Martha M
Yearbook Chair: Lillian
Sunshine Chair: Dianne
New ruling for ensemble: Students must have the song completely memorized and pass a memory test before they are allowed to be in the ensemble.
For festivals: Teachers must provide copies of Festival Student Information sheet to students.
These requirements will be inserted in the yearbook.
NOTES
Tentative dates for events
Fall
Fall festival date: November 15
Theory test date: first Saturday in November.
Spring
Spring theory date: first Saturday in February.
target date for Spring Festival: April 25
Report:
Forty students participated in the Spring Festival.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held at Panera Bread on Tuesday September 9.
Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is
one half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind Denny's.
Assignments
Martha M will make reservations at Steinway for the next school year.
The honors recital will be held the first week of June, because it's one week before the convention.
Video Clip
Here's an account of the famous duel between Mozart and Clementi:
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBmNPP1jpx8
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws-cR5lc7Co
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Thursday, April 3, 2014
April Minutes
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on April 1 at Velocity Music
Academy.
Present were Dianne, Martha M, Martha V, Lillian, Mary A.
OFFICERS
The following officers were nominated for the 2014-2015 school year:
President Martha M
VicePresident Al
Treasurer Martha V
Secretary Lillian
Theory Chairman Mary A
Assistant Theory Chair Dianne
SA chairman Lillian
Ensemble Chair Mary A
Composition Chair Kathy R
Sunshine Chair Dianne
Festival chairs open
NOTES
Romantic Festival
Martha will email electronic instructions for open auditions to Lillian.
Lillian will insert them in the yearbook.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be a brunch and installation of officers on Tuesday May
13 at Panera Bread. Panera Bread, 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park 78717
996-8300. Turn from 183 onto Lakeline Mall Drive by Strait Music. This is one
half block east of 183. Turn left into the shopping center behind Denny's.
Assignments
Martha V will look into getting set up at PayPal.
Lillian will be the honors recital chairman.
Martha V said she is qualified to be voice judge in the future.
Dianne said she will call Sara and Stephanie about their membership.
Martha M said she will send a thank you note to Strait.
Romantic Festival monitors will be:
Dianne all day
Martha M morning and early afternoon
Martha V afternoon
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Meeting announcement
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers,
Next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday April 1 at Velocity Music Academy at
8:30 am.
Martha M will deliver blank festival certificates to teachers.
Mary A will pass out theory medals. Martha M will pass out the festival
schedule.
Honors Recital
The Honors Recital will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday June 7.
Agenda
nominations of officers
location of next meeting
theory medals will be handed out
trophies for ensembles?
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Minutes March 2014
The monthly meeting was held at Velocity Music Academy on March 18. Present
were Lillian, Martha M, Martha V, Al, Mary A, Dianne, Stephanie.
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
1.
Students will get trophies for festivals. Students must collect twelve points
to get a trophy.
An Excellent rating is worth 1 point,
a Superior minus is worth 2 points,
a Superior is worth 3 points,
a Superior plus is worth 4 points.
The trophies will be engraved Great Composers Festival, Bluebonnet MTA,
student name, year.
Festival chairs must keep records of student ratings.
The points will start accruing next school year.
2.
Ensembles students will get a $50 stipend this year. The checks will be
handed out at the recital. The checks will be accompanied by a letter
announcing the stipend and stating that this stipend was approved for this
school year only.
NOTES
Mary A said she would like to be in charge of judges next school year.
Martha M reported that she has confirmed reservations at Steinway for recital
and festival.
Martha M will deliver certificates to teachers. Teachers must complete
students' names. Mary A. will send certificate template to teachers.
For musicianship, the minor scales should be harmonic. Martha M will prepare
instructions.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Announcements March
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
The next meeting will be Tuesday March 18 at Velocity Music Academy at 8:30
am. Mary A will bring the theory tests.
AGENDA
Trophies for festival winners
Promotion of Honors Recital
Should we pay for ensembles expenses?
EASY FESTIVAL PIECES
This book contains primer level pieces by great composers. I recommend it:
Favorite Festival Solos - 10 Great Nfmc Selections (Early to Later
Elementary)
by Hal Leonard Corp.
Lillian
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
My studio's recital will be Saturday March 22. The announcement is at
http://musicrrtx.blogspot.com/ You are invited.
All teachers are invited to announce their recitals at this blog page. Let
me
know if you would like to announce, and I will approve you to post in that
blog.
Lillian
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Minutes of February meeting
Minutes of meeting of Bluebonnet MTA
The general meeting was held at Velocity Music Academy on February 18.
Present were Martha M, Dianne,Al, and Lillian.
ENSEMBLES
Martha M gave a presentation about ensembles. There will be two ensembles.
One for levels primer through 2, and one for levels 3 through 10.
The elementary level piece will be Arabian Nights , Famous & Fun Pop Duets
book 3 by Carol Matz, by Alfred,
The advanced piece will be I dreamed a dream from Les Miserables by Boublil
and Schonberg's by Hal Leonard Piano duets Vol 14.
Pieces must be memorized by May 1. Bluebonnet MTA may provide a scholarship
for an interested student who needs financial help. Parents convention badges
are available for about $15 per person through chairman Martha Marks.
SPRING FESTIVAL
Musicianship will be required for the Spring Festival. The musicianship
requirements are at http://bluebonnetmta.org/festivals.html The festival
auditions will be open auditions, so adult relatives only may enter the
adjudication room. The registration deadline is March 26. Please update the
registration deadline in your yearbook. No flash photographs will be
allowed.
RESOLUTION
It was resolved that:
The yearbook will be published next school year in the website without the
teachers' emails and addresses.
NOTES
The next meeting will be Tuesday March 11 at Velocity Music Academy at 8:30
am.
Martha M will prepare a sheet listing fees for events for next year's
yearbook.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Meeting announcement February
BLUEBONNET MTA
Dear Teachers:
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be on Tuesday February 11 at Velocity Music Academy in
Cedar Park at 8:30 am.
We will have an Ensembles presentation by Chairman Martha Marks.
The Ensembles of Bluebonnet MTA will perform at the 2014 State Convention in
Houston in midJune .
Students who have passed their theory tests may participate.
Ensemble Chair: Martha Marks
Students are required to attend mandatory rehearsals,
perform with the group in a local honors recital in June,
perform with the group at the state convention. It is awesome to see these
groups performing on eight grand pianos. This would make a nice family
vacation. Rehearsals are Sundays in Cedar Park in May. The registration
deadline is in February .
Here are videos of ensemble performances at the convention:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNhBAHZc7Oo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B90QwYSkLYMzZnp6dTVYWGhxYms/edit?pli=1
This video shows a view of the audience
THEORY REMINDER
From: Mary Adams
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:07 PM
Subject: BLU MTA/TMTA Spring Theory tests time, directions and informations
Good morning members,
Our Spring Theory test is on February/8th from 8am to 2pm at Texas State
University ( http://www.rrc.txstate.edu/about/sites.html ) Round Rock. I will
have all the volunteers coming as early as 7:30am (the university door will
be open by that time). Students will start arriving at 7:45am. ... Below is
the time for each level. I won’t be able to give any
make-ups this time. Students need to come at their assigned time. Please, no
exceptions.
8am to 10am = Levels 1, 4 and 7
10am to 12pm = Levels 2, 5 and 8
12pm to 2m = Levels 3, 6, 9 and 10.
I have one more file to send to the volunteers (theory test monitor duties).
I need to scan it and send it to you but my fax machine is broken. I will
send
it before the test day for sure.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
Publicizing the Honors Recital
OTHER EVENTS
Sewanee Summer Music Festival:
http://www.sewaneemusicfestival.org/
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Minutes of meeting January 2014
BLUEBONNET MTA
MINUTES OF MEETING
For members
Our general meeting was held Tuesday January 14 at 8:30 am at Velocity
Music Academy in Cedar Park. Present were Mary A, Lillian, Dianne, Martha V,
and Al.
It was resolved that:
Q - Theory nonmember charges for next school year?
A - Only Bluebonnet MTA members can sign up students for theory test.
Q - SA late charges for next school year?
A - Late SA registration will start October 1, and will be $17 per student.
There will be no $5 per teacher late charge.
Q - Composition chairman?
A - A minimum of two teachers participating is necessary. There will be no
composition contest this year.
Q - Target spring festival date for next school year?
A - We will try for first week in April.
Q - Substitute monitor. Are advanced students allowed to monitor? Or parents?
A - Only Bluebonnet members may substitute.
Q - SA deadlines?
A - Next school year, deadlines for SA registration for students who take
theory test are October 1 for fall theory, and January 1 for spring theory.
Other Items
The ensemble flyer from the Ensemble Chairman was passed out.
It was agreed that students must stay in the theory test room at least 45
minutes.
Notes
Mary A said she will email a list of original pieces of great composers at
primer level.
Mary A reported that 80 students are registered for spring theory test.
The March meeting will be Tuesday March 4.
PRIMER ORIGINALS
------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:02 AM CST, 01/16/2014
From: "Mary Adams"
Subject: Re: book
Yes Keith Snell primer. Mary
-----Original Message-----
From: Lillian Simmons
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 7:58 AM
To: Mary Adams
Subject: book
Mary,
Do you know of any great composer books for primer level?
Lillian Simmons, Piano Teacher
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Friday, February 14, 2014
Meeting announcement February
The next meeting will be on Tuesday February 18 at Velocity Music Academy in
Cedar park at 8:30 am.
We will have an Ensembles presentation by Chairman Martha Marks. Registration
deadline is Tuesday February 25.
The Ensembles of the Bluebonnet affiliate of the Texas Music Teachers
Association will perform at the 2014 State Convention in Houston in midJune .
Students who have passed their theory tests may participate.
Ensemble Chair: Martha Marks
Students are required to attend mandatory local rehearsals in May,
perform with the group in a local recital,
perform with the group at the state convention. It is awesome to see these
groups performing on eight grand pianos. This would make a nice family
vacation. Rehearsals are Sundays in Cedar Park in May.
Here are videos of ensemble performances at the convention:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B90QwYSkLYMzZnp6dTVYWGhxYms/edit?pli=1
This video shows a view of the audience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNhBAHZc7Oo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
AGENDA
Publicizing the Honors Recital
Theory test irregularities
Theory test for adults
OTHER EVENTS
Sewanee Summer Music Festival:
http://www.sewaneemusicfestival.org/
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