Minutes of Meeting

Bluebonnet MTA
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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