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News and Announcements of Bluebonnet Music Teachers Association, Williamson County Texas, USA

Saturday, December 19, 2015


BLUEBONNET MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION


Dear Teachers:


MONTHLY MEETING

If you missed our Christmas luncheon, we missed you. We had a great time.
The luncheon photo is now on line on the website at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/gallery.html

The next meeting will be on Friday, January 8, 2016
Time: 9:30 A.M. at Panera Bread

Please RSVP to Martha M.
 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.



HONORS RECITAL

The honors recital will be Saturday, January 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 at Steinway
Piano Gallery. Students who got any superior rating may perform.
Please register your students with the Honors Recital chairman Martha M.

THEORY TEST

The theory test will be held on Saturday February 13 at Texas State
University in Round Rock. Registration deadline is Friday, January 8.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Piano Guild
The Round Rock Piano Guild will have its annual auditions in April, probably
on Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23. Information about the Round Rock
Piano Guild is at http://www.yrose.us/wp/guild.html

Royal Conservatory
The finest instrument is the mind!
The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music
education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of
excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher
certification, and arts-based social programs. The mission of The Royal
Conservatory—to develop human potential through leadership in music and the
arts—is based on the conviction that the arts are humanity’s greatest
means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Advancing the
transformative effect that music and the arts have on society lies at the
heart of everything The Royal Conservatory does. Increasingly, music and the
arts are also being recognized as crucial intellectual building blocks,
closely linked to cognitive functions such as brain and verbal-linguistic
development; spatial reasoning; complex problem solving in mathematics and
science; the development of emotional intelligence; interpersonal skills; and
self-expression. Since its inception in 1886, The Royal Conservatory has
translated the latest research on music and arts education into effective
programs benefiting millions of people around the world. The more than five
million alumni of The Royal Conservatory have enjoyed the many benefits of
music study and carried these benefits into subsequent careers in a wide range
of fields, including medicine, business, politics, education, science, and
sports. Others, such as Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Teresa
Stratas, Sir Roger Norrington, and Jon Vickers, have achieved international
musical acclaim. The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a
recognized standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced
system of study and individual student assessments, from preparatory to
advanced levels. Considered the foremost music education system in Canada, the
United States, and many other countries around the world, its broad use has
bound together individuals from these nations with the thread of shared creative experiences.
Thank you to Sarah for this information.

------ Original Message ------
Received: 10:58 AM CST, 12/16/2015
From: Kathy Rabago
To: Lillian Simmons Subject:
Re: Royal School
Yes, we do them in May. We have to have a certain number of students enrolled
to hold the exams, otherwise they are cancelled.
The spring sign ups will be up on their website soon. Google “Music
Development Program” (They do not call it the Royal Conservatory in their
USA examinations) ( http://www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org/ )
Kathy

> On Dec 16, 2015, at 10:46 AM, Lillian Simmons wrote:
> Kathy,
> Hi!
> Are you still doing examinations for the Royal Conservatory?
> What's going on with this?
> Lillian


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

BLUEBONNET MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION


Dear Teachers:


MONTHLY MEETING

We will have a potluck brunch at Martha M's house. On December 15, the third
Tuesday of December at 10:30 am. Please RSVP to Martha M.


SA REGISTRATIONS

Message from your SA Chair:
Please do not use your fall registrations for your winter registrations. Use
your master that lists your students, which was sent to you in August.
If this is your first year in Bluebonnet MTA, you can find blank forms in the
website at: http://bluebonnetmta.org/forms.html If you cannot use a
spreadsheet, you may use the alternate pdf form.
I appreciate it if you can use the spreadsheet format, so that I won't have to
input your information on the spreadsheet myself; since it must be turned in
to the state on the spreadsheet.
Please Email your registration to me at lillian.martinez@usa.net ;
and mail your payment to the treasurer Martha V. Thank you for your cooperation.
Lillian



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

BLUEBONNET MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION


Dear Teachers:


MINUTES OF MEETING

The monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on Tuesday November 10.  Present
were Melanie, Mary Ann, Martha M, Lillian, Dianne, Mary A,  Martha V and
Sarah.

The Treasurer gave a treasurer's report.
President Martha M led a discussion about Festival points and trophies.
Mary A. gave a report about the theory exam.
Ensemble plans were discussed.
Martha M will direct the elementary level ensemble.  The elementary level
ensemble is The Little Tin Soldier, level 2B, arranged by Nancy
Faber
Mary A will direct the intermediate ensemble. The piece is called 'Do you hear
the people sing' by 'Shonberg from "Les
Miserables". Level 3/4 and up.

Ensemble introductory information is in our website at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/sa.html

Sara gave a presentation about articles  dealing with music lessons make kids
smarter.

It Was Resolved:
Mary A motioned that the convention cost be reimbursed for the President or
the Ensemble chairman. Dianne seconded the motion. The motion passed.

We will have a potluck brunch at Martha M's house.  On December 15, the third
Tuesday of December at 10:30 am.

Theory Chairman Mary A will need six volunteers minimum for the theory test on
Saturday February 13.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Sunday, November 8, 2015




BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, at Panera Bread, at
9:30 am. Sarah Stokes will conduct a discussion on info for our parents. We
are
to bring sheets that we give our parents for info about taking piano lessons.
Looking forward to seeing you all. This will be the last meeting of the year.

Please RSVP.
Martha M.

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.


FESTIVAL

The judge for the Fall Festival will be Lesley McAllister, and her bio is at
http://www.baylor.edu/music/index.php?id=859327

The musicianship requirements is on line in the yearbook at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html

Please do give the Parent/Student information handout to your festival
students. It is in the yearbook at http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html


ENSEMBLE

The ensemble groups are now being formed.
The Ensembles of the Bluebonnet affiliate of the Texas Music Teachers
Association will perform at the 2016 State Convention. The Convention
information is at http://www.tmta.org/convention/index.php
Students who have passed their theory tests may participate.
Ensemble Chair: Martha Marks
Students are required to attend mandatory local rehearsals, 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. The registration
deadline is mid February .
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


Lillian Simmons, Piano Teacher
http://yrose.us/wp/piano.htm



BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, at Panera Bread, at
9:30

am. Sarah Stokes will conduct a discussion on info for our parents. We are
to
bring sheets that we give our parents for info about taking piano lessons.
Looking forward to seeing you all. This will be the last meeting of the year.

Please RSVP.
Martha M.

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.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


The monthly meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on September 8 at Panera Bread.
Present were Dianne, Martha M, Melanie, Lillian, Mary A.


MINUTES OF MEETING

Mary A. gave a report about theory changes. Monitors are asked to look at
every page of the test before letting the student leave.
The Handbook is available on line at http://www.tmta.org/
Martha M reported that the festival venue at Floyd Piano Co. has been
confirmed.
Printouts of the calendar were passed out by Martha M.
Addendum: Mary A reported that we will not be using the parent consent forms at the theory test.





NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Friday, October 9, at Panera Bread, at 9:30 am. Scott Donald will speak about books that inspire us.
Addendum: Have you ever wanted a "book of the month" club for piano teaching?  Our topic for this session is about books that inspire and engage us in thinking about the art of teaching.  The books discussed will range from developing the complete musician, how we teach and why we teach, reward systems, natural learning, developing practice strategies, books for parents of music students, and the list goes on.  Our time together will also give everyone a chance to share their favorite books that have made a difference in their teaching.  Come and join us for a wonderful interactive meeting as we launch into the new school year.
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.

If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our
newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.


JUDGE

The judge for the Fall Festival will be Lesley Sisterhen McAllister, D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy
Baylor University School of Music
Her bio is at http://www.baylor.edu/music/index.php?id=859327


NOTES

Martha M will print the fall festival certificates.
Sarah will speak at the November meeting about benefits of music study.
Please bring your favorite articles to share.
There will be no meeting in December.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Tuesday, August 25, 2015


BLUEBONNET MTA
August 24, 2015

Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at Panera Bread in Cedar
Park at 9:30 am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our
newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.


YEARBOOK

We will not be passing out printouts of the yearbook. You may print your own
yearbook. It is on line at http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html


MUSICIANS WELLNESS FORUM

Dear Colleague:

I would like to invite you and your students to the 2nd annual Musicians'
Wellness Forum.

The Musicians Wellness Forum is designed to explore the struggles of common
performance injuries often suffered by musicians (but not limited to).
Guest clinicians will discuss the results and solutions offered by various
techniques. This year we will have sessions on yoga for musicians, Muscle
Activation Techniques (MAT), post injury pedagogy/practice techniques and
managing Mental Health related to performance injury.

Early registration is $25/teacher and $10/students w/ID (payment at door).

Saturday, September 26th, 2015
Registration: $25 pre-sale September 24th
Students (at door): $10 w/ID online registration encouraged

Location: Steinway Piano Gallery
12980 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78750

Dr. Artina McCain
Assistant Professor of Piano
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W Court St
Seguin, TX 78115
http://www.tlu.edu/music
214-529-3024


---------------------------------

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/


BLUEBONNET MTA
August 21, 2015


Dear Teachers:

The general monthly meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on August 21 at Panera
Bread. Present were Sarah, Martha M, Martha V, Lillian, Nancy.


IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:

Nancy Anton will be the VicePresident and Membership Chair for the 2015-2016
school year.
Scott Donald will speak at October meeting about books.


NOTES

Nancy asked that we send our overflow referrals to her.
 Martha M reported that Scott Donald will speak about books at the October
meeting.
The ensemble videos and photos are now on line at:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ensemble.html
Tentatively, we are considering having a teacher party in January.
Susan Paradis website has great teaching resources at:
http://www.susanparadis.com/
Piano Maestro has excellent play along activities at:
https://www.joytunes.com/apps
Ensemble rehearsals are tentatively planned at Floyd Piano Co. in Cedar Park.

JOB ASSIGNMENTS

Martha M will send invitations to music schools in Williamson County.
Martha M will look into participating in composition contest.


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/



BLUEBONNET MTA
August 16, 2015

Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

The next general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA will be held on Friday August 21
at
Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 9:30 am. Lillian will go over registration
procedure for SA. If you missed the last meeting, we
missed you. Check our newsletters
at http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting. We 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.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/



BLUEBONNET MTA
June 14, 2015

Dear Teachers,


Welcome to the news school year! Now we have our annual events established and
set up. We should have a smooth and fun performance!


NEXT MEETING

The next general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA will be held on Friday August 21
at
Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 9:30 am. If you missed the last meeting, we
missed you. Check our newsletters
at http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting. We 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.


CHANGE TO BY-LAWS

------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:22 PM CDT, 05/21/2015
From: "Martha Vallee" <mvallee1@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Distribution of Funds

New Article in the By-Laws: Upon dissolution of the
organization, the remaining assets will be transferred to another tax exempt
organization to be used for educational purposes, the Texas Music Teachers
Association.


NOTES

SA registration
Please be aware that the deadline for regular registration in Student
Affiliate
is September 15. If you register your students in SA on September 16 or
thereafter, you will need to pay the late registration fee, which is $17 per
student.

Trophies
Teachers, please pass out the trophies handout to your students at the
beginning
of the school year. You can find it in the yearbook on line at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html

Ensemble
At this time of the year, parents begin to plan their summer vacation for
next
year. This is a good time to promote the ensembles to the parents, so that
they
can plan to attend next summer. The ensemble promotional information and
videos
are at: http://bluebonnetmta.org/sa.html


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/


Tuesday, June 23, 2015

June Newsletter


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

The meeting which had previously been scheduled for Friday August 14 has been
changed to Friday August 21 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 9:30 am. If you
missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters
at http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting. We 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.


VIDEO

The ensemble videos are now on line in our website.
See: http://bluebonnetmta.org/ensemble.html

Thank you to Martha V for the Rag video, and to Divy and Varun's dad for the
Polka video.


SPRING EVENT REPORT

The spring event attendance was as follows.
There were 100 students in the theory test.
There were 45 students in the spring festival.


THEORY CHANGES

------ Original Message ------
Received: 05:30 PM CDT, 06/14/2015
From: "Mary Adams"
Subject: Change starts Fall Theory/2016

HI members,

I just got back from Houston TMTA Convention. I took ‘TMTA-SA THEORY: UPDATE
SYLLABUS AND STUDENT MANUAL PRESENTATION workshop. Basically, all the changes
will be on TMTA website under Theory changes. The first change will be for
level 1-8 on Fall/2016. Then level 9 on Fall/2017, level 10 on Fall/2018;
level 11 on Fall/2019 and level 12 on Fall/2020.

You will have each level PRACTICE TESTS on Summer/2016. So you can use them to
show your students. They will not be selling any syllabus(manual) online or in
the stores. You will need to print it from the website. In the convention,
Beck Landreth presented each level updates (via PowerPoint) very fast. She
mentioned that Syllabus and Student Manual will be online in 2-3 days. Please,
go to website and read it/print it so you can better prepare your students
next year. Becky Landreth also said not to sell the sylabus/manual to your
students to make profit.

Again next fall Level 1-8 will have the changes. Levels 9-10-11-12 will be
gradually per year (read the first paragraph).
We can talk more about this in the next meeting in August.

Blessings,
Mary Adams


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Minutes of Meeting

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


MINUTES OF MEETING

The general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on May 8 at Panera Bread in
Cedar Park. Present were Martha V, Lillian, and Mary A.

It was resolved that:
A president will be nominated at the August meeting.


NEXT MEETING

The next general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA will be held on Friday August 14 at
Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 9:30 am.


NOTES

Martha V will file nonprofit documents with the IRS.

Lillian will distribute the ribbons to the spring festival teachers, and the
ensemble pins to the ensemble teachers.

Mary A will follow up on website technical matters.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Newsletter


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

The next meeting, which had previously been scheduled for Friday May 15, has
been
changed to Friday May 8. It will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at
8:30 am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters
at http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.


ADDENDUM TO MINUTES

At the last meeting of Bluebonnet MTA on April 14,

It Was Resolved:
That the stipend for the ensembles be $100 this school year.


OTHER EVENTS

Duel
My studio is going to have a Piano Duel. It will be on Saturday May 9 at 4:00
pm at
Star Coffee in downtown Round Rock.
The intermediate students will perform. They will also give synopses about
their composers. The elementary students will manage the voting.
Star Co. Coffee & Cafe
201 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
  You are invited.
Lillian

The Pianists Meetup will meet at my studio on Saturday evening May 23. You are
invited. For more information, go to:
http://www.meetup.com/Williamson-Pianists-Society/
Lillian

The Austin Cubans will have a potluck dinner and Cuban guitarist at my studio on
Saturday afternoon May 16. You are invited. For more information, go to:
http://www.meetup.com/Austin-Cuban-Society/
Lillian



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/
meeting.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Bluebonnet News



Dear Teachers:


MEETING CHANGE

The next meeting, which had been scheduled for Tuesday May 12, has been
changed to Friday May 15. It will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at
8:30 am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters
at http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.


THEORY PHOTO

I have uploaded the theory photo to the website. Here it is:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/gallery.html


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Minutes of Meeting



Dear Teachers:

The monthly general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held at Panera Bread on
Tuesday April 14. Present were Martha M, Martha V, Dianne, and Lillian.


NOMINATIONS

These officers were nominated for next school year:

Officers
Martha M - President
Dianne - Vice President
Martha V - Treasurer
Lillian - Secretary

Standing committees
Mary A - Theory Chairman
Mary L Theory Assistant
Dianne - Festival Chair
Martha M - Ensemble Chairman
Stephanie - Ensemble Assistant
Martha V will buy trophies


NOTES

All changes to Festival schedules must be in by the Festival deadline.
Festival students must be reminded to bring books and number the measures.
Parents must be available all day. Parents need to be aware that music
prepares the students for life, for Junior High, for High School. It teaches
discipline.

Turn in list of participants for Honors Recital to Martha M by next meeting
May 12. She will need names and titles of piece.

The next meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 8:30 am on
Tuesday May 12.

Mary A should maintain a list of judges.

Martha M will file non profit status papers with the IRS.

The spring festival will be held in April.

Martha M will make convention room reservation.

Martha M will make reservations for events at Steinway.

Lillian will ask Mary A about theory dates.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

April Newsletter



Dear Teachers:


MEDALS

I have received the theory medals. I will bring them to the next meeting
April 14.


OTHER EVENTS

ADMTA
Next meeting April 13 at Steinway Piano Gallery. 9:45 am.
Panel discussion led by Dr. Michael Schneider who help us
explore “The Art of Practicing: Problem Solving in Repertoire.”


TMTA STATE CONVENTION INFORMATION

State Convention Registration
June 11 -14, 2015 Houston Hyatt Regency
Online Registration Deadline: May 25
Visit http://www.tmta.org
and click under "forms"
All music teachers must register paying the Teacher Registration fee
regardless of membership
status. Teachers failing to do so will be charged the additional registration
fee.

Badges will be checked at all events.
Replacement badges are $2.
Teacher early registration is $80 and increases to $110 after May 7.
Collegiate member registration is $35 and increases to $50 after May 7.
Adult guest registration is $8 and increases to $12 after May 7.
Seniors (65 and over) and non refundable
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PAGES

Why Students Really Quit Their Musical Instrument (and How Parents Can Prevent
It)
Go to:
http://www.nafme.org/why-students-really-quit-their-musical-instrument-and-how-parents-can-prevent-it/


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Monday, March 16, 2015

Minutes of Meeting


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


MINUTES OF MEETING

Recital
The Honors Recital will be held on Saturday June 6 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. at
Steinway Piano Gallery. Students with Superior and Superior+ ratings may
participate. The Board is still undecided about students with with Superior-
ratings.

Theory
There will be no makeup exams next school year. Monitor duties will be
discussed in April.

Ensemble
Lillian moved and Martha V seconded that ensemble students be awarded a $75
stipend. The motion passed.


NEXT MEETING

The next monthly general membership meeting
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday April 14 at Panera Bread at 8:30
am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.

We 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.


FESTIVAL NOTES

Sheet music
If you use a computer printout of sheet music, you must sign a Release
confirming that you have paid for it. You can find the Release in the
Festivals page at: http://bluebonnetmta.org/festivals.html

Handout
Be sure to give your students the Parent/Student Information About Festivals
handout. Find it in the yearbook under Festivals and Recitals. The yearbook is
at: http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html

Musicianship
Musicianship is required. You can find the musicianship requirements under
Festivals and Recitals in the yearbook. The yearbook is at:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html

Judge
The judge for the Romantic/Contemporary Festival will be Patricia Burnham.
Her
bio is at: http://www.concordia.edu/page.cfm?page_ID=1738



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

February Newsletter


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

The next monthly general membership meeting
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday March 10 at Panera Bread at 8:30
am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.

We 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.


FESTIVAL

------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:13 AM CST, 03/02/2015
Subject: Master Composer FESTIVAL

Spring Master Composer Romantic/Contemporary FESTIVAL - on Saturday, April 11

Send forms to Dianne Walker
OR Bring to the next BMTA meeting on Tuesday, March 10

The DEADLINE for the Registration IS ON March 10
Please make sure all forms are in my hands (in person, or by mail)
ON or BEFORE Tuesday, March 10 Thank you

Below are the Instructions taken from our 'handbook'
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------
Print ONE Registration Form. Print one Critique sheet per student

Complete the Registration Form with the names of all students participating in
the festival. List all
students in alphabetical order, last name first.

Complete one Critique Sheet per student. List the piece and composer, the
length of study, age of student
and approximate minutes needed

Make a copy of the Registration Form for your records.

Mail the completed Registration Form, all Critique Sheets to chairman by the
deadline or bring to that month's meeting.

Make Check payable to Bluebonnnet MTA
Include the number of students on the check
Mail to: Martha Vallee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
------ Original Message ------
Received: 10:29 PM CST, 03/03/2015
From: Mary Lee
 Subject: concert

Hello everyone,

See information at the links below about the concert on March 28 with
Eunice, my daughter performing with the Austin Civic Symphony.

http://www.austincivicorchestra.org

http://www.austincivicorchestra.org/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=172699

Please put this on your calendars. I hope many of you can attend since it
is on a Saturday night and free for students 18 and under.

Best,
Mary



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Minutes of Meeting


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers,


MINUTES OF MEETING

The general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on February 10 at Panera Bread
in Cedar Park. Present were Al, Martha M, Martha V, Dianne, Lillian,
Stephanie.

The new Special Needs form was approved.


NOTES

Martha M will do the certificates for the festival.
Special time requests for festival must be specified in the registration
form.
The tempo for the ensemble Rag is 108.


NEXT MEETING

The next monthly general membership meeting
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday March 10 at Panera Bread at 8:30
am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.

We 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.


FESTIVAL

------ Original Message ------
Received: 03:55 PM CST, 02/10/2015
Subject: April 11 th Master Composer Festival - Deadline

To: Bluebonnet Music Teachers - I usually try to send a 'blind' copy.
However, I would appreciate feed back if I have left someone OFF my list.
Thank you

The DEADLINE for signing-up YOUR students for the
Master Composer Festival - Romantic/Contemporary FESTIVAL
IS 4 - weeks from today ON MARCH 10th -
The Festival will be on Saturday, April 11th , at the Steinway Gallery

March 10 IS ALSO OUR NEXT BLUEBONNET MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MEETING!!!!
We trust that you will make every effort to be at the next meeting - WE NEED
YOU :-)

As you are filling out the Registration Form - PLEASE PRINT clearly the name /
correct spelling, etc.

Please fill out the form completely
1) name
2) age
3) how long the student has been studying
4) **AND THE TOTAL MINUTES OF HOW LONG EACH STUDENT WILL NEED!!
** THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT as I carefully make a schedule for the exact
minutes, etc....
5) There IS a place to request AM / PM
However, The request may not be able to be honored as it is a challenge
to place each student.
.............. Last year many of you just requested AM / PM and I tried
to work that out... but again
............... It might not be possible. Let parents know that you
will not know the times until the
the final schedule has been given to each teacher.
****Important! If you have a special circumstance - Ex: "A student is coming
from a Boy Scott Weekend
Could he play early and return to his camp" Then I
will try to work around and for that
student! AGAIN-make sure I know of these special
needs early !
AND Yes, You can send your Registration Form to me EARLIER than March 10 :-)
:-) :-)
Be sure to SEND YOUR CHECK to Martha Vallee (our Treasurer)

Thank you for all your help
Dianne Walker
Festival Chair-person


------ Original Message ------
Received: 02:44 PM CST, 02/12/2015
Subject:

Teachers who have Students participating in the Master Composer Festival on
Saturday, April 11

Please note reminders:

Martha Marks is happy to do our Certificates for the Master Festival for
April 11
HOWEVER, If you want her to also include the NAME of your student ON the
Certificate

YOU MUST send her a LIST (First name & Last name) as you want it to appear ON
the
Certificate. EX: Mary Smith
Please put FIRST Name first - then Last

. YOU, as the teacher of the student, need to be responsible for the CORRECT
- TYPED spelling of
each student's name. Please get THAT list to Martha Marks AS SOON AS YOU
Know and have
your list of the students participating. THIS IS ONLY FOR THOSE
TEACHERS WHO WOULD LIKE
FOR MARTHA TO PLACE THE NAME OF THE STUDENT ON THE CERTIFICATE.

The Registration Forms - send to me - Dianne Walker
The CHECKS sendto - Martha Vallee
The LIST of students NAMES (for the Certificate) - to Martha Marks

Deadline for All Festival Registration Forms is Tuesday, March 10


------------------------

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Februarty newsletter


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers,


NEXT MEETING

The next monthly general membership meeting
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday February 10 at Panera Bread at 8:30
am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.

We 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.


THEORY

------ Original Message ------
Received: 07:34 PM CST, 02/03/2015
From: AL SCOTT

Subject: Theory Test PREMISES directions, map, and parking

Hello, All.

Please see below copy of info received from Amy at Texas State University.
See also the attached map I received from Amy.

She talks of "west side" and "west entrance". When you are talking to any
Guardians/Escorts who are unfamiliar with the Campus, you can give the
following further explanation if you think it will help. I know a couple
of my students were confused by which is "west" or not, since there is
apparently no signage (for example, no sign that says at the door "West
Entrance"). I explained it this way:

Avery Building (one of the two buildings on Campus) is the building nearest
to University Boulevard (which runs East and West). The front of the
building (and the front entrance, presumably called the "North Entrance")
is parallel to University Boulevard. So when one pulls into the driveway
of the Campus, the front (or "North Side") of the Entrance is going to be
straight ahead, and the "West Side" is going to be to the right. So the
best place to park will be the parking are on the right-hand side of Avery
Building (the first building you come to). And the "West Entrance" of
Avery Building is going to be the side entrance on that West Side of that
building near that parking area.

There are 2 or 3 of the Parking Kiosks near that parking area (see attached
picture) Based on the info provided by Amy ...

*Be sure to let your Guardians/Escorts know that these Kiosks apparently
only accept credit cards and/or debit cards - they apparently do not accept
cash!*

Thanks!
AL

Received: 04:14 PM CST, 01/23/2015
From: "Jiang, Amy", TSU

"... Attached please find a campus parking map. Perimeter Parking
(indicated on the map in PURPLE) are the lots the guests can park at after
they’ve purchased a permit.

I’ve also attached a picture of the pay-and-display kiosk from which people
can purchase the parking permits with a credit card or debit card.

It’s easy for people to park at the west side of the Avery Building and
enter the building from the west entrance. Once they’ve entered the Avery
Building, they will be automatically on the ground level (2nd floor). We
will set up signage to direct the guests to their designated rooms on the
3rd floor. ..."


ANNOUNCEMENT

------ Original Message ------
Received: 06:16 AM CST, 02/03/2015
From: "Mary Adams"
 Subject: Re: Music Eunited

Great Job Eunice! I will forward it to BMTA. Mary

From: Mary Lee
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 9:21 PM
To: Mary Adams
Subject: Music Eunited

Hi Mary,

Please listen to the below link and spread the words.:-)

Thank you!
Mary

http://www.kmfa.org/programs/18-staccato/episodes/117-eunice-lee-finds-the-keys-to-giving-back



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Second January newsletter


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


FESTIVAL DEADLINE

------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:24 AM CST, 01/19/2015
Subject: REVISDED Deadline Date for Festival

Good Morning

Because of an error in the Calendar / Yearbook of BMTA

We are changing the Master Composer DEADLINE Festival DATE from Feb 10 TO
MARCH 10
The Master Composer Festival IS on Saturday, April 11, 2015

PLEASE MAKE A 'NOTE'
CHANGE THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR

Thank you
Dianne Walker
Festival Chair

studiodw@aol.com
417-230-2113


NEXT MEETING

The next monthly general membership meeting
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday February 10 at Panera Bread at 8:30
am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.

We 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.


ADMTA EVENTS

------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:05 AM CST, 01/16/2015
From: ADMTA Communications <austintxmusicteachers@gmail.com>
To: AustinDistrict MTA <austintxmusicteachers@gmail.com>
Subject: Jan. 19 - 25: Student Events

Dear ADMTA members,
>
> ​The ​ Young Composer's Concert is on Jan. 24 at 3:00 PM ​at the​
> Steinway Piano Gallery. There will be 11 student composers featured in
> this concert and the guest composer will be Dr. Karol Ann Badgett. Please
> contact Lisa Shirah-Hiers atLshirah@hotmail.com for more information.
>
> *On January 25th*, Professor Sophia Gilmson and Professor Gregory Allen
> are going to give masterclasses for the Austin Youth Music Ambassadors at
> Steinway Piano Gallery from 12pm to 5 pm. These are open to the public.
> AYMA members are going to play works by Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff,
> Paderewski, Liszt, Haydn, Beethoven, and Prokofiev. Please encourage your
> parents and students to attend ​these masterclasses.
>
> ​Have a happy weekend

> Cindy Nebeker
> Student Events Coordinator
>


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

January newsletter

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers,


The general membership meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on January 13 at
Panera Bread. Present were Martha M, Martha V, Stephanie, Lillian, Dianne, and
Al.


RESOLUTIONS

It was Resolved that:
The theory forms presented by Al were approved as is.
Theory registration deadline is Thursday January 15.
The theory consent form is due on January 28. Registrations without consent
forms will be cancelled.


NOMINATIONS

Nominations of officers for next school year are:
President - Martha M
Vice-President - Al
Treasurer - Martha V
Secretary - Lillian

Standing Committees:
Ensemble - Mary A
Student Affiliate - Lillian
Theory - Al


NEXT MEETING

The next monthly general membership meeting
meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday February 10 at Panera Bread at 8:30
am. If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.

We 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.


NOTES

Martha M reported that the Honors Recital has been confirmed at Steinway Piano
Gallery on June Saturday June 6 .

Dianne will be the Romantic/Contemporary Festival Chair.


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Saturday, January 10, 2015

December newsletter


BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers,

If you missed the last meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we discussed. We had a great
meeting.


THEORY

Form
Please inform the members of Bluebonnet that I will be designing a new Theory
Test Enrollment / Pre-registration form.
I am planning to use excel (rather than the pdf format previously used) -
similar to the S.A. format. That way I can copy and paste the information.
Also, there will be new information requested on that form (as per the
consensus reached at the November meeting) - facilitating implementation of
the new requirement that parents (and/or legal guardians) of any student
participant under 18 must be present (or must provide written permission for
another designated adult to be present) at the registration desk for drop-off
and pick-up of student participants and must provide emergency contact phone
number. (Specifics of this and the other changes will be forthcoming).
Thanks!
AL SCOTT
Vice President & Theory Chair
Bluebonnet Music Teachers Association
(512) 239-8318

Deadline
The registration deadline for the Spring Theory test is January 14.
Required testing levels are on pages 34 or 36 of the TMTA handbook.
Go to: http://www.tmta.org/assets/pdf/HandbookFull.pdf



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Monday, January 5, 2015

change meeting



BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers,


MEETING

The date of the monthly meeting has been changed. We will not have the
workshop by Lesley on Jan. 6 because of sickness and people being snowed in and can't travel.
The meeting had been previously scheduled for Tuesday January 6. The meeting
has been rescheduled for Tuesday January 13 at Panera Bread at 8:30 am.
There will be no presentation by Lesley. We 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.





Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/