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

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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Lillian Simmons Secretary Bluebonnet MTA Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/ email BluebonnetMTA@live.com  Dear Colleagues: MINUTES OF MEETING The general monthly meeting was held on Match 14 by zoom.  Present were Angela and Lillian.  Preparations for Spring Recital and Romantic Festival were discussed.  It was determined that all preparations are proceeding smoothly. Final instructions for judge procedure were reviewed. SPRING RECITAL The Recital Protocol is attached. ROMANTIC FESTIVAL Zoom Instructions The student has to go into audio settings and select original sound for musicians. Under this be sure echo cancellation is also selected. Then when they are back on the main video screen, they should see the option to turn on in the upper left of their screen. I have had to help all my students get into their audio settings to do this. Not so necessary if they play an acoustic, but if they are on a digital keyboard you can not hear any high notes unless this is on. The student just have to configure the option to be displayed on the screen. It’s in the settings

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Lillian Simmons Secretary Bluebonnet MTA Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/ email BluebonnetMTA@live.com  Dear Colleagues: COMPETITION The winners of the competition are: Cowinners of Elementary category:   :Superior+ (14+) gets $75 prize;   Superior+ (14+) gets $75 prize. Winner of Junior category : Superior+ (18+) gets $150 prize. Winners of Young Artist category:  Superior+ (24+) Second place gets $100 prize; : Superior+ (26+) First place gets $200 prize. IMPROVISING The improvising books by Forrest Kinney are at: https://forrestkinney.com/improvising OTHER EVENTS Chopin Competition Go to: https://chopinavenue.com/international-piano-competition-overview/