Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The January meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday January 8 at 11:00 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
News
News and Announcements of Bluebonnet Music Teachers Association, Williamson County Texas, USA
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The January meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday January 8 at 11:00 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.
Last Meeting
The December meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 11 at 11:00 am. Present were Angela and Lillian. The Board of Directors voted by email to appoint Mary Adams as Director of Ensemble.
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.
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The January meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday January 8 at 11:00 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.
Last Meeting
The December meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 11 at 11:00 am. Present were Angela and Lillian. The Board of Directors voted by email to appoint Mary Adams as Director of Ensemble.
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.
WENCESLAS
The story behind the Carol Good King Wenceslas. Go to: http://www.yrose.us/wp/wenceslas.htm
The story behind the Carol Good King Wenceslas. Go to: http://www.yrose.us/wp/wenceslas.htm
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Minutes of Meeting
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The December meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 11 at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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
The Board of Directors recommends that your in studio deadline for theory registration be set for December
21.
ENSEMBLE
Students that pass their theory test are eligible to participate in Ensemble For Convention. The ensembles are groups of students that perform piano duets together at the State Convention of Texas Music Teachers Association in June. It will be in Houston. Students will need to attend rehearsal in Houston before the performance. Students will need to spend one night over there. Students will have to pay for the lodging. Let me know if you're interested. aRTICLE: wHY pERFORM IN AN eNSEMBLE - gO TO: https://wirthcenter.org/crescendo/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Millner-Why-Perform-in-an-Ensemble.pdf
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The December meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 11 at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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
The Board of Directors recommends that your in studio deadline for theory registration be set for December
21.
ENSEMBLE
Students that pass their theory test are eligible to participate in Ensemble For Convention. The ensembles are groups of students that perform piano duets together at the State Convention of Texas Music Teachers Association in June. It will be in Houston. Students will need to attend rehearsal in Houston before the performance. Students will need to spend one night over there. Students will have to pay for the lodging. Let me know if you're interested. aRTICLE: wHY pERFORM IN AN eNSEMBLE - gO TO: https://wirthcenter.org/crescendo/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Millner-Why-Perform-in-an-Ensemble.pdf
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of BMTA was held at Panera Bread on November 13. Present were Martha V, Dianne, Lillian and Angela.
MEETING NOTES
Theory
The attendees recommend that in studio deadlines for spring theory registration be December 21.
Last Meeting
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.
Next Meeting
The December meeting will be held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 11 at 11:00 am.
THEORY
The theory certificates template is at: https://www.tmta.org/student-activities/student-affiliate-activities/theory/
I recommend 28 pound paper. I also recommend 28 pound paper for critique sheets.
HONORS
The
Honors Recital Chairman is Dianne. Lillian will make the Honors
Recital certificates. The Honors registration form is in the yearbook on line.
Lillian Simmons, CPLS
Certified Professional Legal Secretary
President of Bluebonnet MTA
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 13 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
STEINWAY HALL
Become a Steinway Educational Partner. You get to use their recital hall in exchange for referrals. Go to: https://www.steinway.com/education/step
EVENT REPORT
We
had the Baroque/Classical Festival. I'm so proud of our teachers! They
are experienced with the events and with life, and everything ran
really smoothly. We really enjoyed the lunch with the Judge. He told
us some highlights about his piano career, and some technique help.
Really enlightening!.
Whoever has the award ribbons, remember to bring them to the meeting.
OTHER EVENTS
YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE & FILM DEBUT
DR. TONY TOBIN
Claude Debussy Preludes, Book I
"Un piano de rêve", the story of the only piano Debussy bought.
Film by Tony Tobin
After
months of contact with authorities in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Tobin was
able to do a concert on the instrument where Debussy composed his piano
pieces, including the Preludes.
Watch
Tobin discuss this experience and see and hear this amazing instrument
that shaped Debussy’s style and the future of piano music!
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2018
@ 4 p.m.
To RSVP, Go to https://steinwayofaustin.wufoo.com/forms/pbwxamr1ckxg7w/
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The general monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on October 9. Present were Martha V, Lillian, Dianne and Angela.
The Treasurer gave a treasurer's report.
Upon Motion duly made and seconded,
It was Resolved that:
The Bluebonnet trophies will be reinstated.
The association's name will not be changed.
For the 2019-2020 school year, the out of association theory test fee will be $10 in addition to the regular $18 theory test fee.
Martha V will be the spring judge chairman this school year.
Notes
Dianne presented a new honors recitals registration form. The form was approved unanimously. The form has been added to the yearbook on line.
THEORY
Message from Theory Chair
Welcome to Theory Test!
We'll need your help in order to make theory day a success.
The test times will be:
9:30 to 11:30 test levels 4 and 7
11:30 to 1:30 test levels 6 and 5
8:30 to 11:30 test levels 9 and 11
11:30 to 1:30 test levels 2, 8 and 7
Monitors:
We need all the help we can get.
If you haven't done so yet, let me know what times you can do.
Lillian
Quote:
Theory is the most important thing that we do.
Source: Mary A
MEETING
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 13 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
OTHER EVENTS
TCU Open house
Go to:
https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/event/pianotcu/
Coeur dÁlene Concerto Competition
gO TO:
https://cdasymphony.org/young-artists/
Lillian
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The general monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on October 9. Present were Martha V, Lillian, Dianne and Angela.
The Treasurer gave a treasurer's report.
Upon Motion duly made and seconded,
It was Resolved that:
The Bluebonnet trophies will be reinstated.
The association's name will not be changed.
For the 2019-2020 school year, the out of association theory test fee will be $10 in addition to the regular $18 theory test fee.
Martha V will be the spring judge chairman this school year.
Notes
Dianne presented a new honors recitals registration form. The form was approved unanimously. The form has been added to the yearbook on line.
THEORY
Message from Theory Chair
Welcome to Theory Test!
We'll need your help in order to make theory day a success.
The test times will be:
9:30 to 11:30 test levels 4 and 7
11:30 to 1:30 test levels 6 and 5
8:30 to 11:30 test levels 9 and 11
11:30 to 1:30 test levels 2, 8 and 7
Monitors:
We need all the help we can get.
If you haven't done so yet, let me know what times you can do.
Lillian
Quote:
Theory is the most important thing that we do.
Source: Mary A
MEETING
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 13 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
OTHER EVENTS
TCU Open house
Go to:
https://finearts.tcu.edu/music/event/pianotcu/
Coeur dÁlene Concerto Competition
gO TO:
https://cdasymphony.org/young-artists/
Lillian
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday October 9 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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
Time
Meeting time has been changed to 11:00 am.
Concert at UT
Go to:
https://music.utexas.edu/events/3274-rick-rowley-piano
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday October 9 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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
Time
Meeting time has been changed to 11:00 am.
Concert at UT
Go to:
https://music.utexas.edu/events/3274-rick-rowley-piano
Monday, September 17, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
THEORY
Teachers, Be aware that the theory registration has been raised to $18 per student.
MEETING
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday October 9 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 11:00 am.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
FESTIVAL
Parent Guide
Remember to provide the Parent Guide to your Festival students.
Judge
The judge will be Anthony Tobin. His biography is at: http://anthonytobin.net/bio.htm
Newsletter
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES
The monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on September 11, 2018. Present were Dianne, Lillian and Angela.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT
Theory Chair Lillian will be added as a signer in the bank account.
NOTES
Dianne will prepare an Honors Recital Registration Form.
Dianne will call Martha M, inquire about ensemble.
Lillian will make Honors Recital Certificates.
Dianne will be Honors Recital chair.
Future meetings will be held at 11:00 am.
The deadline for theory test registration is Wednesday October 10.
The deadline for Baroque Festival registration is Wednesday October 3.
Lillian will prepare a FAQ about out of association theory test.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 11 at Panera Bread in
Cedar Park at 10:30 am. This is a meet and greet meeting. Bring a
teacher friend. Looking forward to seeing you all.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
MAIL RECEIVED
From: Melanie Richards
To Austin District Music Teachers Association
Today at 6:35 PM
MASTER CLASSES
All invited!
Fritz Gechter from A&M, Laredo, Sept. 29th from 2-4
Tony Tobin (director of Adam's Music House), Oct. 20, from 2-4
Brad Bolen from Baylor will on Oct. 27th from 2-4
This
is a new music venue in a house in east Austin, off 290E. No charge,
any age, any level, no need to be totally "performance-ready."
See Adam's Music House on Facebook to register - great opportunity.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETING
Next Meeting
The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 11 at Panera Bread in
Cedar Park at 10:30 am. This is a meet and greet meeting. Bring a
teacher friend. Looking forward to seeing you all.
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.
Last Meeting
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.
SA
Supplies
Teachers, the SA supplies order form is at: https://www.tmta.org/student-activities/student-affiliate-activities/theory/
Delete Students
Please let the SA Chair Lillian know which students she should delete from your student list at the TMTA website.
Handout
There is a link in the forms page of Bluebonnet MTA to the theory parent handout. The link to the handout is on line at http://bluebonnetmta.org/handout.html
YEARBOOK
Yearbook
The new and edited pages section of the on line yearbook is now updated. If you find any mistakes, please let me know.
Lillian
Monday, August 20, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETINGS
Next Meeting
The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 11 at Panera Bread in
Cedar Park at 10:30 am. Bring a teacher friend. Looking forward to
seeing you all.
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.
Last Meeting
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
The Student Affiliate Chapter of the Yearbook has been updated and it is on line at http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html
OTHER EVENTS
The
Round Rock PublicLibrary is now offering a FREE Microsoft Basics Class!
The class is offered every Monday from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
It is intended for beginners who want to learn the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel 2016.
*no registration is required!*
Go to:
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MEETINGS
Last Meeting
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.
Next Meeting
The
next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 11 at Panera Bread in
Cedar Park at 10:30 am. Bring a teacher friend. Looking forward to
seeing you all.
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.
SA
Dues
...
as the SA Chair, please remind your members to renew their MTNA dues if
they haven't already, and to update all notes and school grades in
every student record in their dashboard. For this year's enrollment,
they should add a note indicating it is for the 2018-2019 school year.
--
Abby Hehenberger
Database and Convention Manager
Texas Music Teachers Association
P.O. Box 831730
Richardson TX 75083-1730
512-927-7355
Middle Names
TMTA
asks for students' middle names in the SA registration. It helps them
to identify student records of students who transfer teachers. They´re
trying to avoid having to ask for social security numbers. In your
studio registration form, you should ask for students' middle names.
Lillian
THEORY
The theory requirements are on pdf page 36 of the TMTA 2017-2018 handbook.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Student recognition requirements are listed in the TMTA 2017-2018 Handbook on pdf pages 33 through 35.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
Hope you're having a good summer!
YEARBOOK
The subtitles pages of the Festival Section of the yearbook have been updated. They are on line.
ENSEMBLE
Martha M messaged me and said she will help with ensemble.
FACEBOOK PROMO
Remember to pass out to your students the facebook group page announcement. It's in the yearbook on line.
OTHER EVENTS
Performance Opportunity
Go to:
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
Have a good summer, and Welcome to the new school year!
STUDENT AFFILIATE
For students who wish to take the theory test, students must register in the Student Affiliate division. Be aware that the Bluebonnet Student Affiliate deadline with regular $15 registration fee is September 15.
WEBSITE
The teacher referral page in the website has been updated. If you all want any more updates to it, please let me know.
The student event calendar for 2018-2019 is now available. It is in the yearbook on line.
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
Have a good summer, and Welcome to the new school year!
STUDENT AFFILIATE
For students who wish to take the theory test, students must register in the Student Affiliate division. Be aware that the Bluebonnet Student Affiliate deadline with regular $15 registration fee is September 15.
WEBSITE
The teacher referral page in the website has been updated. If you all want any more updates to it, please let me know.
The student event calendar for 2018-2019 is now available. It is in the yearbook on line.
The visitors statistics on our website are at:
https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/?utm_source=GA_Monthly_Snapshot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GA_Monthly_Snapshot_May&utm_content=See_My_Full_Report#/report-home/a42674914w72493617p74826422
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
We will accept voice entries at the two Bluebonnet Festivals. Martha V will be the voice judge.
The trophy awards will be discontinued.
MAIL RECEIVED
1. Theory Dates
Buffy Currens To Lillian Simmons
Jun 4 at 8:48 PM
Hi Lillian,
Yes, here are our dates:
Fall Test - November 4 (Sunday)
Spring Test - February 9 (Saturday)
Take care,
Buffy
Buffy Currens
Student Events Chair
ADMTA
https://analytics.google.com/analytics/web/?utm_source=GA_Monthly_Snapshot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GA_Monthly_Snapshot_May&utm_content=See_My_Full_Report#/report-home/a42674914w72493617p74826422
ADDENDUM TO MINUTES
We will accept voice entries at the two Bluebonnet Festivals. Martha V will be the voice judge.
The trophy awards will be discontinued.
MAIL RECEIVED
1. Theory Dates
Buffy Currens To Lillian Simmons
Jun 4 at 8:48 PM
Hi Lillian,
Yes, here are our dates:
Fall Test - November 4 (Sunday)
Spring Test - February 9 (Saturday)
Take care,
Buffy
Buffy Currens
Student Events Chair
ADMTA
Bluebonnet News
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
I switched the fall theory and festival dates. The corrected calendar is in the yearbook on line.
MAIL RECEIVED
1. Theory:
On Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:27 PM, "Jiang, Amy" wrote:
Hi Lillian,
Yes, Nov.10 will work for us. I’ll update the room reservation.
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. Festival
Matthew Bird
To Lillian Simmons
Today at 3:09 PM
Done
On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 1:36 PM, Lillian Simmons wrote:
Matthew
I have become aware that the 24th of Nov is Thanksgiving school
break. Not too good. Can we change to Nov 3? Is Nov 3 still available?
Instead of the 24th.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Minutes of Meeting
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of BMTA was held at Panera Bread on May 29. Present were Valerie, Lillian, Dianne, Martha V, Angela.
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.
MOTIONS
Upon Motions duly made and seconded,
It was Resolved that:
Lillian will be President
Dianne will be VicePresident
Martha V will be Treasurer
Lillian will be Secretary
Martha V will be Festivals Chair
Lillian will be Theory Chair
Angela will be Ear Training helper
COMMENTS
The response and cooperation of the above Bluebonnet team was greatly appreciated.
To leaving chairs we would like to thank you for your past very capable and caring leadership that you have given us.
NOTES
Festival requirements will be as follows.
Fall Festival
One Baroque or Classical piece will be required, plus a piece of students' choice.
Spring Festival
One Romantic or Contemporary piece will be required plus a piece of students' choice.
The theory tests are tentatively planned for the first weeks of November and February.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 11 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park at 10:30 am.
SUMMER
Have a great summer!
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Minutes of Meeting
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of BMTA was held at Panera Bread on April 10. Present were Valerie, Lillian, Dianne, Mary A, Martha V, Martha M. Angela.
RESOLUTIONS
It was resolved that
The spring audition will be an open audition from now on.
The monitors should remind the relatives that there should be no clapping, no talking, turn cell phones off, no pictures, no talking with judge, and ask students if they want family members to come in.
TROPHIES
Submit trophy orders to chairman by 4/20.
MAIL RECEIVED
MusicMasters Piano Sale
Go to: https://musicmasterspianoshowroom.com/pianos/warehouse-sale/
Strait Piano Sale
Go to: https://www.straitmusic.com/t-2018%20Warehouse%20Sale.aspx
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of BMTA was held at Panera Bread on April 10. Present were Valerie, Lillian, Dianne, Mary A, Martha V, Martha M. Angela.
RESOLUTIONS
It was resolved that
The spring audition will be an open audition from now on.
The monitors should remind the relatives that there should be no clapping, no talking, turn cell phones off, no pictures, no talking with judge, and ask students if they want family members to come in.
TROPHIES
Submit trophy orders to chairman by 4/20.
MAIL RECEIVED
MusicMasters Piano Sale
Go to: https://musicmasterspianoshowroom.com/pianos/warehouse-sale/
Strait Piano Sale
Go to: https://www.straitmusic.com/t-2018%20Warehouse%20Sale.aspx
Bluebonnet Newsletter
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
NEXT MEETING
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, May 29.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.
LAST MEETING
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ . We had a great meeting.
NOTES
The
Chairman of the Honors Recital is Martha M. Please submit student
performer information to her two weeks before the Honors Recital.
Tentatively, Robin will conduct the Pirate ensemble.
Have a good summer, you all!
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Monday, April 9, 2018
April newsletter
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
LAST MEETING
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ . We had a great meeting.
NEXT MEETING
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, April 10.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park. 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.
NOTES
I have added the ensemble convention performance times to the student events calendar. It's now on line in the yearbook. Thank you to Mary A, for the info.
Lillian
VIDEO CLIP
Ray Stevens - The Mississippi Squirrel Revival
Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16fG1sDagU
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
LAST MEETING
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ . We had a great meeting.
NEXT MEETING
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, April 10.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park. 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.
NOTES
I have added the ensemble convention performance times to the student events calendar. It's now on line in the yearbook. Thank you to Mary A, for the info.
Lillian
VIDEO CLIP
Ray Stevens - The Mississippi Squirrel Revival
Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16fG1sDagU
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Minutes of Meeting
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The
general monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on March 6. Present
were Dianne, Lillian, Martha M, Mary A, Valerie, and Angela.
PRESENTATIONS
Dianne presented suggested guideline notes for judges. It was decided to add them to the yearbook.
Martha M reported that there were 13 registrations in World of Music this schoolyear.
SPRING FESTIVAL
The Judge at the Spring Festival will be Lesley McAllister. Her biography is at: https://www.baylor.edu/music/index.php?id=859327
There must be no repeats in the performance pieces.
Martha M will prepare the festival certificates. The critique sheets will be prepared by the teachers in a separate sheet.
Send festival registration payments to Martha V.
Musicianship must be included in the five minute performance limit.
ENSEMBLE
There
are 19 students registered in the Pirate ensemble, and 15 students
registered in the Champions ensemble. Velocity Music Academy has been
reserved from 3:00 to 6:00 on Sundays for rehearsals.
Entrance
examination judging will be conducted Saturday April 7 and Sunday
April 8. Students should reserve a time spot through google docs.
2018-2019 SCHOOLYEAR
IT WAS AGREED that the Chairs for next school year will be as follows.
Mary A World of Music
Mary A Ensemble
Mary A. Judges
Mary A Publications
Martha M Theory
Lillian SA
Dianne Trophies
Dianne Sunshine
Lillian Webmaster
Lillian Yearbook
Dianne Fall Festival
Valerie Spring Festival
EVENTS FOR NEXT SCHOOLYEAR
There will be no Hymn festival.
WOM will be held in late February next schoolyear.
NOTES
Teachers need to turn in names students who earned below grade level theory medals to Mary A.
LAST MEETING
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ . We had a great meeting.
NEXT MEETING
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, April 10.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hi Teachers,
Below is the link for your students to use to select a time for their
Ensemble Jury. Please forward this email to anyone that needs to
audition in order to participate in this years' ensemble performance.
Choices are either Saturday April 7th (My studio located at 2813
Granite Hill Cove, Leander) or Sunday April 8th (Mary's studio located
at 616 N. Baker Circle, Leander).
Your ensemble parents should use the link to sign up for one time slot
per family on whichever day works best for them. Any student can
audition on either day. Just fill out the line next to the time slot
desired, then click the blue check to save the changes to the
spreadsheet.
Thanks for sharing, and signing up! I'm looking forward to hearing the kids play 😁!
Have a great day!
Valerie Hesters
BMTA President
Trophies
I
would like to recommend AS Trophies for your studio trophies. Very
good prices, and very good quality. And thank you to Dianne for
recommending them to me. Go to: http://www.asawards.com/shopping-cart/site/contact-us.php
Lillian
Performance Parties
How to host great music parties
Lillian
Sunday, February 18, 2018
MINUTES OF MEETING
The regular monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on Tuesday February 13. Present were Mary A, Valerie, Lillian, Dianne, Martha V, Martha M, Angela.
THEORY
Mary A reported that there were 98 students taking theory test.
She complained that monitors were not alphabetizing the completed tests.
Mary A said she was overwhelmed with irregularities in the theory test.
And she would like someone else to take over the theory next school year.
Martha M said she will be the theory chair next school year.
Valerie said she will be in charge of preparing the Ear Training CDs.
Mary A agreed to be the theory advisor.
LAKELINE PERFORMANCE
If you have students who want to perform at the Lakeline free performance,
Please send lists of students and pieces to Valerie.
ENSEMBLE
The ensemble jury will be on Saturday April 7 at Valerie's house 2:00 to 5:00 pm,
and on Sunday April 8 at Mary A's house. 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Please make reservations for your students. Send reservations to Valerie and Martha M.
FESTIVAL
Lillian said she will order more yellow ribbons.
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Quick Meeting Recap
Hi Ladies,
Just a quick over view for those that we missed today...
1. We had questions on the dates for Ensemble, so here they are:
-Ensemble registration due March 1
-Teacher Jury (to check for performance readiness) April 7 and 8
-Rehearsals will be April 22,29 May 6,20,27 June 10
2.
From now on we will have the critique sheet on a separate sheet of
paper, not on the back of the certificates. Teachers are responsible
for printing, filling out, and bringing their own critique sheets to
each festival. We are hoping Martha will still be willing to print
certificates that include a place for the teacher to sign, and a line
stating the judges name.
3. Proposed date for Fall festival November 17th 2018 (Classical/Contemporary)
Proposed date for Fall Honors December 1st or December 8th 2018
Proposed date for Spring Festival April 13th 2019 (Romantic/Baroque)
4. We are not moving forward with a Hymn Festival for 2019
5.
Attached are flyers and information regarding our community outreach
performance on March 17th. Please limit your students'
performance time to 15 minutes total as we are limited on time at this
venue.
Thanks
ladies, hopefully you all received my separate email about our dire
need for theory test volunteers...if you know of anyone that i missed in
my email, let me know.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Minutes of Meeting
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
MINUTES OF MEETING
The
general meeting was held on January 9 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
In attendance were Dianne, Chaok, Lillian, Mary A, Valerie, Martha V.
The Treasurer presented a treasurer's report.
Romantic Festival
The Romantic Festival will be held on April 14, 2018 and the Chairman will be Valerie.
There will be separate certificate and critique sheets for the Spring 2018 festival.
The certificates will tentatively be prepared by Martha M. The certificates will be signed by the Festival Chairman.
Festival students may play a maximum of five minutes.
The
critique sheets will be prepared by the teachers. They will be signed
by the Judge. The critique should include the
judgeś signature line, and the judge's name below his signature line.
The certificates and critique sheets will be organized into two piles at the festival in order of student performance.
2018-2019 Events
Tentative event dates for school year 2018-2019:
The Classical Festival will be November 17;
The theory test will be the second Saturday in November;
The Fall honors recital will be Dec 1 or 8 in 2018;
The
Fall festival will be classical or contemporary and the Spring festival
will be Romantic or Baroque The performances will be no longer than
five minutes;
The Spring festival will be April 27 2019;
The honors recital and ensemble presentation will be on June 1 2019.
Notes
The ensemble admission jury will be held in April.
Valerie requested that chairmen respond to messages with their Reply All option.
All major decisions will be made at meetings.
Mary
A needs helpers with the theory test. All teachers are asked to
volunteer for the theory test. Helpers are needed from 7:30 am to 2:00
pm.
At
the Free Performance in March, teachers are tentatively allotted 15
minutes per studio. To register, send names of performers and
titles/composers of pieces to Valerie two weeks before the performance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Audition of Piano Guild
The
auditions of the Piano Guild will be held tentatively on Saturday April
7 at International Studio of Music in Round Rock. The local web page of
the Piano Guild is at http://www.yrose.us/wp/guild.html
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Bluebonnet News January 2018
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/home.html
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com
Dear Teachers:
LAST MEETING
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ . We had a great
lunch.
NEXT MEETING
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9.
Time: 10:30 A.M. at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.
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.
THEORY MATERIALS
The theory certificate templates are on line at:
I recommend that these be printed on 32 pound paper.
Lillian
Last year's theory tests and answer keys are available for purchase at: https://www.tmta.org/student-activities/student-affiliate-activities/theory/
BLOG
Gals, be aware that there is a music announcements blog at http://musicrrtx.blogspot.com You can announce your studio events there.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
International Studio is having a Harvey Benefit concert . Go to: http://musicrrtx.blogspot.com/2017/12/harvey-benefit-concert.html
Lillian Simmons
Secretary
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