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Monday, October 23, 2017

Bluebonnet Newsletter

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

Next month's meeting be prepared to discuss 2018/2019 event dates. We are tentatively planning a free performance in March this school year. Details will be decided next month.

The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.

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.  Turn left at Target.


ENSEMBLE

Handout
The ensemble parent handout has been updated to inform that the registration fee is not refundable. It is on line in the yearbook at http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html

Rehearsals
On Monday, October 16, 2017 12:33 PM, Mary Adams wrote:
 Hi ladies,
 I am organizing my schedule/calendar and noticed that May/27 (Sunday afternoon) is my studio recital.
Therefore, I will have to have the practice/dress rehearsal on May/26 (Saturday afternoon).
Sorry for any inconvenience and Thanks for understanding!
Mary A


  OTHER EVENTS

1.
Classic Chamber Concerts - City of Round Rock

2.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Kwak, Jason J
Date: Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Texas State University Piano Day
To: ADMTA Communications <austintxmusicteachers@gmail.com>

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings to everyone from San Marcos. I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful cool weather.

The Piano Department at Texas State University is pleased to present Texas State Piano Day
​ on Nov. 11, 2017​
. This day will feature many aspects of our thriving piano program. Piano Day will include lessons, masterclasses, and mini-workshops in important subjects such as accompanying, pedagogy, and career options. Students will work closely with six of our highly qualified piano professors. The day will conclude with a recital by current and former Texas State University piano majors.

ELIGIBILITY - Piano students in grades 8 - 12. Teachers and parents are encouraged to attend all events during the day. Students are asked to have one piece prepared to play in a lesson. Memorization is optional.

PIANO DAY FEE- $10/person for all attending. Lunch will be provided. Everyone attending must register.

PIANO DAY FACULTY- Dr. Jason Kwak (Area Coordinator), Dr. Daria Rabotkina, Dr. Kyung Ae Lee, Dr. Alena Gorina, Dr. Ezra Bartz, Dr. Kayla Chon

Please visit our website at
www.music.txstate.edu/piano/ Pianoday
--
Dr. Jason J. Kwak
Professor of Piano
Head – Keyboard Area
Graduate Advisor
Texas State University
Director
Texas State International Piano Festival
www.tsipf.com

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Lillian Simmons
Secretary

Friday, October 13, 2017

Minutes of Meeting


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Dear Teachers,


MINUTES OF MEETING

The October meeting was held at the Studio of Valerie Hesters in Leander on  October 10, 2017.

Present were: Valerie, Mary A, LeeAnn, Martha M, Lillian.

The treasurer submitted a treasurer's report.

Motion was made by Martha M and seconded by LeeAnn to make a separate ribbon color for the ranking "superior +" (possibly red)


ENSEMBLE

Ensemble: music was selected for 2 groups:

-Beginner: Parade of Champions
Parade of Champions by Wendy Stevens  Compose Create.com   2016  Compose  Create LLC

-Intermediate: He's A Pirate
It is from the book called:
Contemporary Disney Duets. Music by Klaus Badelt . Publisher: Hal Leonard

There will be a teacher Jury for students to play at on either April 7 or 8 and song must be memorized at that time.  A document for parents needs to be provided stating that the ensemble fee is non-refundable if student does not pass teacher jury and is not allowed to participate in ensemble.

Practice dates as follows (following confirmation of location): Sundays: April 22, April 29, May 6, May 20, May 27, June 10.  Costume rehearsal June 27.  Presentation at honors recital June 2.


NOTES

Theory
Theory: Mary requests help with proofreading tests when they come in; Valerie and LeeAnn offered help.  Mary would also like to have a co-chair with the possibility of training the co-chair to take over as chair in the future


NEXT MEETING

Next month's meeting be prepared to discuss 2018/2019 event dates. We are tentatively planning a free performance in March. Details will be decided next month.

The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
 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.

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.  Turn left at Target.


Lillian Simmons
Secretary