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

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers,


MINUTES OF MEETING

The December general meeting was held at Panera Bread at 10:30 am on Tuesday December 10.  Present were Angela and Lillian.

At this time  there are  nine students registered for the Honors Recital.  One of them is a superior student from the Fall festival, and  the rest of them are early elementary students.  It was agreed to ask teachers if they  can perform or find a guest pianist that could perform. 

It was agreed that ADMTA students will be invited to perform in the BMTA Spring Recital in February.  $10 fee for out of association students.  Limit to first 20 students that register.

It was agreed that the title of the February recital will be Spring Recital of Bluebonnet MTA.


NOTES

The names of all Superior students of the Fall Festival will appear in the program.

Secretary Lillian will submit an announcement of the Spring Recital and performance invitation for publication in ADMTA monthly announcements.

The Honors Recital will be Sat Jan  4 from 4:00 to 6:00 at Steinway.  All students of Bluebonnet teachers are invited to perform. Send registrations to Lillian.


MEETING

Next Meeting
The January meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday January 14  at 10:30 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
The December meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 10 at 10:30 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.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


FESTIVAL

Thank you to all the teachers who helped out with the Festival.  We had a couple of hours of panic in the morning, but the teachers responded  beautifully! What a Team! Go gals!

Gals, What do we want to do about the Fall Honors Recital?
We have three students that made superior. Does anybody have any ideas?

Bluebonnet News

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:

MINUTES OF MEETING

The monthly meeting was held on  Tuesday November 12 at Panera Bread.  There was bad weather and only two teachers attended, Lillian and Angela.

No decisions were made.


MEMBERSHIP LIST

The updated membership list is attached.


MEETINGS

Next Meeting
The November meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday December 10  at 10:30 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
The October meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday October 8 at 10:30 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.


MAIL RECEIVED

from Matt Mclaughlin

Hi there! I didn't want to post this on your timeline without contacting first, but I figure some teachers might be interested in our performance space at Premier Music Academy. It's a really nice space with a stage, sound system, and piano. If you think this is of interest or want to post it please let me know. Thank you! (Here's a link to check it out:    https://www.premier-music-academy.com/halls-for-rent
Matt McLaughlin

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Next Meeting
The November meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday November  12  at 10:30 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
The October meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday October 8 at 10:30 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.


FESTIVAL

Martha M is going to do the festival certificates.  She needs copies of festival registrations.

The judge for the Festival will be Jodi Blount.  Her bio is at: https://cpfumc.org/our-staff/


AGENDA

The agenda is attached.
I'm attaching Cindi's suggestions for your information.  We will discuss.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

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

Can you help with the theory test?
We should have two teachers in each classroom.  We have scheduled a test from 8:30 to 10:30 and another test from 10:30 to 1:30. If you can help, please let me know. Lillian


MEETING

Next Meeting
The November meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday November  12  at 10:30 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
The October meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday October 8 at 10:30 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.


TOPIC

Would anyone like to suggest a topic for our next meeting? And then we can all pool our knowledge about that one topic.  Thank you to Cindi for this awesome suggestion!


RECITAL

The Board of Directors has agreed to have a winter recital.
OK, gals, we're having a Bluebonnet recital! What would we like to name it? There are some name suggestions at  https://samusicteachers.org/student-recital/  Lillian's recital is converting to Bluebonnet recital.   The change of organization in charge was approved by Steinway.  The recital will be on Saturday February 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  All teachers are invited to enter their students.
 Thank you to Cindi Nebeker for this great idea!

Martha V

 To: Lillian Simmons
Oct 9 at 9:30 AM
Lillian,
i remembered the meeting at 11:30 Tuesday morning.  Of course it was over by then. 
. . . .
Yes, I like the idea of having a recital in February.  Count me in.
Martha V


TEACHING COURSE

Hsin-Yi Nebeker 

 To: Lillian Simmons
Oct 9 at 5:51 AM
Hi Lillian,
I took this free online course this summer and it helps a lot on my teaching.  Don’t know if BBMTA members know about it.
Go to:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/becoming-a-better-music-teacher?utm_campaign=abrsm_becoming_a_better_music_teacher_november_2019&utm_medium=organic_email&utm_source=newsletter_segment
Have a good day,
Hsin-Yi Nebeker, BM, MM
Nebeker Music Studio
www.nebekermusic.com

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Bluebonnet News



Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Minutes of Last Meeting
The general meeting of BMTA was held on October 8 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  Present were Lillian, Hsin-Yi Cindi and Angela. 
Judges
Cindi turned in a list of names for suggested judges.
Topics
Cindi suggested we announce meeting topics and discuss topics during meetings each month.
Duets
Cindi suggested we have duet festivals because students benefit from learning rhythm and musicality in duets.
Website
Cindi suggested we streamline the website and give only main points of events and activities. and we add graphics to the web pages. Lillian said that we do have streamlined web pages, and we do need the yearbook in public view, especially because we get ADMTA out of association participation.
Teacher
Cindi suggested we name a teacher of the year each school year.
Recitals
Cindi suggested for next year having recitals instead of festivals because festivals are more expensive for the association and more stressful for students. And also, students don't get to benefit from listening to other students' performances as they do in recitals.  And she corroborated her suggestion by presenting calendars from the San Antonio MTA which offer recitals. Their recitals calendar is at: https://samusicteachers.org/student-recital/
Recital
Angela suggested having a BMTA recital in February this year and combining it with Lillian's studio recital which is scheduled for Saturday February 8 at 4:00 pm. Lillian said we need to vote on this by email.
Invite
Angela informed that some of Dianne's students had transferred to a neighbor teacher, and she suggested that we invite that teacher to join BMTA. Lillian said she will follow up on that suggestion.

Next Meeting
The November meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday November  12  at 10:30 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 October meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday October 8 at 10:30 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.


DELETING STUDENTS

  Hello Student Affiliate Chairs. 
There seems to be a misunderstanding about removing students from teachers' dashboards, so I'd like to clear that up. 

Many students return or transfer to another teacher after leaving a studio and teachers don't always realize this, so I had asked that students be left in the teachers' dashboards for one school year before being removed, so they were easier to find to transfer or enroll again.  I did not mean that students could not be removed at all.  If you know a student has graduated or moved out of state, you as SA Chairs may delete.  If a teacher is adamant that the student needs to be removed, you may delete.  I am able to restore deleted students if they return or transfer, but was just trying to reduce the risk of students losing their history if a new record is created and it's not caught that the student is returning or transferring. 

If teachers want students removed from their profiles, even if the students were enrolled last year, please wait until January in case they do return or transfer.  Once you've done your late enrollments prior to the Spring Theory test, any students left with a note to remove may be deleted.  I understand teachers want to clean up their dashboards.  But, please inform all teachers asking for students being deleted that they should not create a new record for any of their previous students if those students return.  We can't transfer the ID or test scores to a new record.  The original record must be retained for students to keep their enrollment, test, and contest history. This is also a good time to remind all teachers that if they know a student is transferring to them from another TMTA teacher, they should not create a new record then, but to make a list of any students they need transferred to them, and you, their SA Chair, will do ones coming from within your association and I will do any from a different association, or any who have been deleted or not found in your dashboard. 

Thank you for all you do for your associations and TMTA.  Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need my help with anything. 
--
Abby Hehenberger
Records Administrator
Texas Music Teachers Association
512-927-7355


MAIL RECEIVED

Contact Form
Oct 7 at 4:06 PM
A contact form was submitted at https://www.tmta.org/teachers/local-associations/list-of-local-associations/contact-local-president-blb/.
Contact Form Information
Name: Richard Shuster

Comments: Dear Lillian, I kindly ask that you forward this information about Music Major for a Day at Texas Woman’s University to piano teacher colleagues in your local association. Thanks! Richard Shuster, DMA Professor of Music, Piano Texas Woman's University
Dear Colleagues, The Texas Woman's University Department of Music will host a Music Major for a Day on Tuesday, October 29, on our Denton campus. Your junior and senior students who are considering majoring in music are welcome to participate in this event. They can observe lessons, sit in on classes, and participate in a master class or private lesson (depending upon availability). Please share the attached flyer and the Music Major for a Day website ( https://twu.edu/music/mmfad/ ) with any students who may be interested.
As you may know, since 1917, TWU has been a destination for students interested in careers in music. TWU graduates are women and men who enjoy successful careers as studio teachers, accompanists, music therapists and classroom teachers in the DFW area and beyond.
Here are some of the reasons why TWU music students thrive: Supportive environment and small class sizes guarantee personal attention Opportunities for performance on a variety of outstanding concert instruments, including Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Schimmel, and Bösendorfer pianos Studio and practice spaces equipped with new or newly restored instruments Pedagogy students have teaching opportunities through the TWU Community Music Center Professional development mentorship Historic music building on a beautiful and safe campus Located just blocks from the newly revitalized Denton Square Focus on diversity and inclusion Affordable tuition; scholarships and graduate assistantships available TWU offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in music. The following degrees may be of interest to pianists: Graduate degrees in piano pedagogy, music therapy, music education, piano performance Undergraduate degrees in liberal arts-music, music therapy, music education, piano performance Undergraduate general studies degree with a concentration in music/piano Music minor with an emphasis in piano We will be holding one entrance/scholarship audition fall 2019 and four in spring 2020. Pianists should prepare 2-3 works from contrasting style periods. November 9, 2019 January 25, 2020 February 8, 2020 February 29, 2020 April 18, 2020 (Entrance Only) Please visit the TWU Music Department website ( https://twu.edu/music/ ) and the TWU Music audition website ( https://twu.edu/music/auditions/ ) and let us know about any questions you may have about our program. 
 Sincerely, Dr. Shuster Richard Shuster, DMA Professor of Music, Piano Texas Woman's University


OTHER EVENTS

MESSAGE FROM JASON KWAK AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Dear ADMTA Teachers,
I hope you are having a wonderful start to your fall season. I wanted to let you know about a special event we are hosting. Texas State Piano Department is happy to host our second ‘Piano Day’ on November 9th, 2019. The event will be from 9AM – 5PM. Piano Day will feature many aspects of our dynamic piano faculty and our thriving piano program. We will have lessons, masterclasses, mini-workshops, and performances. All this for, plus lunch, for $10.
Please recommend this to your students. You can click the following link for more information:
Best regards,
Dr. Jason Kwak


ARTICLES

8 Ways to Create a Positive Music Culture from the First Day
Go to:

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Bluebonnet News

MEETING

Next Meeting
The October meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday October 8  at 10:30 am .
The agenda is attached.
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.


ADDENDUM TO MINUTES

Notes
The Ear training URL/web address handout will be added to the yearbook.
Martha V will be the trophy chair.


EVENTS

Registration Deadlines
The theory registration deadline is Wed Oct 9.
The Baroque registration deadline is  Wed Oct 16.
The last day to register SA for students who take the fall theory test is Wed Oct 9.

SA
We have received eight SA registrations.
Do you all  have any SA students to be registered? Students that are taking the theory exam in November need to be registered in SA by October 9.
Lillian
We need to get ( the SA) kids registered.
Martha V

Theory Monitor
Can you help out at the theory test?  We need all the helpers we can get.
Let Lillian know at the next meeting.

Baroque Festival
We're trying to figure out an estimate of  how many students we can expect to the Baroque Festival.  Can you give us an estimate for your studio? Send to Lillian or Martha V.
I recommend that you use 28 pound or 32 pound paper for the critique sheets.  The better quality paper classifies the critique sheets as important documents to the students. Lillian
And I recommend that you insert the Judge's name below his signature line. Lillian

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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 general meeting was held on September 10 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  Present were Lillian, Martha V, Martha M, Dianne,  Angela, Hsin-Yi, guest visitor Tonra. 

The Treasurer presented the Treasurer's report.

Upon motion duly made and seconded,
It Was Resolved That:
Hsin-Yi will be Competition Chair, and the competition registration fee will be $30;
ADMTA members will be allowed to be BLB theory monitor substitutes;
BLB will keep only one Facebook group page, the original group page.

Notes
Martha V will prepare the festival schedules and certificates.
Martha V will be the Judge Chair.

End of Minutes of Meeting


REGISTER SA

Our deadline for SA registration at regular price is September 15.  The registration form is in the yearbook at http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html 


ENSEMBLE

About ensemble I would have about 5-6. If you could get one more, making 2, Martha V 1, maybe Cindy would have 1-2, Maybe Angela 1. We would have enough. What do you think?
Martha M.


MEETING

Next Meeting
The October meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday October 8  at 10:30 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.

 

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Next Meeting
The September meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday September 10  at 10:30 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  This is a meet & greet meeting. Bring a teacher friend.  I'm 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.


RENEW &  UPDATE

..., 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 2019-2020 school year. Enrollments will be enabled on August 15.
Abby Hehenberger
Database and Convention Manager
Texas Music Teachers Association
512-927-7355

YEARBOOK

The SA Unit of the Yearbook has been updated.  It is on line at: http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html
Lillian


OTHER EVENTS

Central Texas Philharmonic: Inaugural Concert with Anton Nel
Go to:
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/central-texas-philharmonic-inaugural-concert-with-anton-nel/

Bluebonnet News

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Next Meeting
The September meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday September 10  at 10:30 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  This is a meet & greet meeting. Bring a teacher friend.  I'm 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.


DIANNE

Dianne is moving! She will be so missed!


AGENDA

The agenda is attached.  If you would like to add any items, please let me know.
Lillian


SA

Remember that SA registration is due Sept 15.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Next Meeting
The September meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday September 10  at 10:30 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  This is a meet & greet meeting. 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.  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 TESTS

The local theory tests will be as follows.

Austin District Music Teachers Association testing At Concordia University in Cedar Park
Sunday November 10, Saturday February 8

Bluebonnet Music Teachers Association testing at Texas State University in Round Rock
Saturday November 9 and Saturday February 1

Teachers should determine which test their students want to take, so that they can determine in which association  to register them in Student Affiliate.


YEARBOOK

The Festivals Unit of the Yearbook has been updated and is now on line at http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html   If you find any mistakes, please let me know.
Lillian


OTHER EVENTS

Chopin Competition
Go to:

Young Artists Program of Piano Texas
Application deadline is in March,
Go to:

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Dear Teachers:


Hope you're having a good summer!


MEETING

Next Meeting
The September meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday September 10  at 10:30 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  This is a meet & greet meeting. 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.  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.


EVENTS CALENDAR
The updated student events calendar is now in the website.

THEORY BELOW GRADE LEVEL
Go to:


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Teacher Education at  The New School for Music Study
Go to:

Meridiem Music Marathon
Go to;

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

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 September meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday September 10  at 10:30 am at Panera Bread in Cedar Park.  This is a meet & greet meeting. 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.  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.


WORLD OF MUSIC

Start your students in World of Music so they can gain an invaluable store of knowledge that will influence their playing for years to come.  They will become better at memorization, using their analysis skills from World of Music to add layers of memory through chord structure and form.  Set a goal to introduce your students to  World of Music , whether short term or long term, and meet it with a strong sense of accomplishment...and maybe a cash prize to boot. The World of Music course of Texas Music Teachers Association is a music appreciation course. The examination is offered every year at Austin District Music Teachers Association.

Bluebonnet News

YEARBOOK

The Introduction pages of the yearbook, including fall events calendar, are now available in the yearbook. Go to:  http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Austin Chamber Music Adult Academy
Go to:
https://austinchambermusic.org/adult-academy/

Austin Chamber Music Young Artists Academy
Go to:
https://austinchambermusic.org/young-artists-academy/ 

Bluebonnet News

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
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.


EVENT DATES

The Baroque Festival has been scheduled.  The teacher events page and the student events page in the website have been updated.  Go to: http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html


ANNOUNCEMENTS

4th OF JULY
I'm going to set up a booth for my studio at the 4th of July celebration in Round Rock.  If you would like to visit and hang around for a while in the booth, that would be good. 
For more information, go to: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events/july-fourth-frontier-days-celebration/


EVENTS

aLFRED wORKSHOP
gO TO:
https://www.alfred.com/events/e-l-lancaster-at-capital-music-center/

BOOKKEEPING WEBSITE
Bookkeeping and Student management website.
Motivate your students and Manage your studio
Go to:
https://tonara.com/

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MINUTES OF MEETING

The May meeting was held at Panera Bread on May 14 2019.  Present were Dianne, Lillian and Angela.

Honors Recital
Dianne will prepare the schedule of the Honors Recital.
Martha M will print the programs of the Honors Recital and prepare the certificates..
The Honors Recital will start at 4:15 pm. The doors will open at 4:00 pm.
Duets will be allowed.
Send students' names, titles of pieces and composers to Dianne and Martha M.
E+ students will be allowed to play. Thank you to Dianne for the suggestion!
From Dianne:
Students Eligible for the Honors Recital
including  S / S-  / AND  E +
Ladies - please let me know by this Friday, May 18
and I will begin to put the program together.
YES, you can respond on email and I will copy and paste INFO
name
name of song
name of composer
early/middle/near end  (this helps indicate if they get nervous / can handle anywhere in the program
let me know ASAP
I am working with my students confirming those who can participate
thank you
Dianne

Next Meeting
There will be no meeting in August.
The September meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday September 10  at 10:30 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.


OTHER EVENTS

Group-piano-summer-training-2019
Go to:

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

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 April meeting was held at Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday April 9 at 10:30 am. Present were Lillian, Dianne, Martha M and Angela . 

Nominations for Standing committees were made.
The following coordinators were appointed.

SA-  Lillian
Theory- Lillian
Theory out of association coordinator - Martha M
Theory test packet assembly - Angela
Theory Medals - Angela
Event Reservations - Martha M
Festivals Chair Martha M; Schedules Dianne
Festival certificates - Martha M; The grades will appear on the certificates; the certificates will be signed by the president
Both festivals will be open; no more than 3 people in the audience will be allowed; children under 5 will not be allowed.
Honors Recitals - Chairman Dianne; programs and certificates Martha M
Newsletters - Lillian
Trophies - Dianne
Judges - Martha M


Notes
The reservations for theory will be made by Lillian before the reservations for festivals.


MEETING

Next Meeting
The May meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday May 14  at 10:30 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.

Bluebonnet News

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:

The April general meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday  April 9  at 10:30 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.


OTHER EVENTS

Costa Rica Piano Festival.
Go to:

The 2019 Olga Kern International Piano Competition
will be held October 27–November 3, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Go to:

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Bluebonnet News

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Next Meeting
The March meeting, which had previously been scheduled for the second Tuesday of March, has been changed to the first Tuesday in March.  It will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday March 5  at 10:30 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

The piano Judge for the Spring Festival will be Jodi Blount.  Her bio is at: https://cpfumc.org/our-staff/ .  The voice judge will be Martha Vallee, Treasurer of Bluebonnet MTA.  The registration deadline is March 6.


OTHER EVENTS

The Piano Guild will have auditions on Saturday April 13 at Premier Music Academy in Round Rock.  More information at: http://www.yrose.us/wp/guild.html


Lillian Simmons

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Minutes of Meeting

Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:

MINUTES OF MEETING

The monthly meeting was held on February 12 at Panera Bread in Cedaar Park.  Present were Martha M, Lillian, Dianne, Martha V and Angela.

UPON MOTION DULY MADE, IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:
1. The theory test level requirements be amended in the yearbook to follow the TMTA handbook more closely.
2. The festival pieces requirements be amended to state that if the
period piece is 10 minutes long or more, the choice piece may be omitted.

NOTES
Martha V will contact a potential judge.
Martha V will send an ensemble registration reminder.
Martha V will determine if we need a voice judge.
Dianne will prepare the festival schedule.
Martha M will make festival certificates.
The meetings will be kept at 10:30 am.

MEETING

Next Meeting
The March meeting, which had previously been scheduled for the second Tuesday of March, has been changed to the first Tuesday in March.  It will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday March 5  at 10:30 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.


THEORY

Theory Test
The Theory Test proceeded beautifully!  Thank you to all the teachers that helped out.

Practice Tests
Teachers, know that you may order sets of this school year's theory tests and their answer keys.  The order form is at: TMTA under Student Affiliate Materials Order Form.


OTHER EVENTS

1.
Piano Guild

The Auditions of the Piano guild of Round Rock will be held on Saturday April 13 at Premiere Music Academy. More Information: http://www.yrose.us/wp/guild.html

2.
Greetings from San Marcos! I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving break and is rejuvenated towards the holiday season full of great recitals.

We’ve have many exciting things happening here at Texas State University. I wanted to make sure I kept everyone in the loop.
    Texas State International Piano Festival – We are excited to host the 10th Texas State International Piano Festival, which will take place from June 1 – June 9, 2019. Along with From the Top, we have several concerts, master classes, presentations, and events scheduled. We have amassed the largest faculty ever, and we will kick things off with a bang as all of our faculty will join forces on June 1, 2019 to present for the audience an evening of 2 Piano Concerti with the Round Rock Symphony. For more details, please visit us at www.tsipf.com. Applications for the 10th TSIPF will be due on March 7, 2019. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Again, I wish everyone a great holiday season, filled with great piano music.

Sincerely,

Jason Kwak

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Dr. Jason Kwak
Professor of Piano
Coordinator – Keyboard Area
Texas State University
Director - Texas State International Piano Festival
Office – 512.245.3390
www.music.txstate.edu/piano
www.tsipf.com

3.
RCM Examinations.  Go to:

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Bluebonnet News




Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Teachers:


MEETING

Next Meeting
The February meeting will be held at  Panera Bread in Cedar Park on Tuesday February 12  at 10:30 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.

THEORY
Teachers, remember to give your theory testing students the parent/student handout.