Addendum to Minutes

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


ADDENDUM TO MINUTES

At the November meeting it was decided to set the following registration
dates
for Theory test.
The registration deadline for the Spring Theory test is January 14.
The Student Affiliate registration deadline for students who will take the
theory test is December 15.
Update your yearbook. The on line yearbook has been updated.

About the request received to test students registered in ADMTA SA.
Dianne motioned, and Al seconded the motion that the teacher be required to
monitor.
It was decided that the teacher does not have to join Bluebonnet MTA.


NEXT MEETING

There will be no meeting in December.

Lesley McAllister, Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Baylor
University,
will speak about Teaching group lessons
Where: at the General Membership Meeting of Bluebonnet MTA
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 8:30 am.
Place: Velocity Music Academy, Cedar Park
Velocity Music Academy, 2301 S. Lakeline Blvd. #200, Cedar Park TX, 78613
All teachers are invited. Free.



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Minutes of Meeting

BLUEBONNET MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION


Dear Teachers:

The regular monthly meeting was held at Panera Bread on November 11, 2014.
Present were Martha M, Martha V., Al, Lillian and Dianne.
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check our newsletters at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/ so you know what we have been discussing. We had a
great meeting.


RESOLUTIONS

Al did some research into state theory guidelines.
It was Resolved that:
All will be the Theory Chairman for the spring theory test.

Dianne motioned and Al seconded the motion that
The fall theory test will not be cancelled even if there is small
registration. And the test will be conducted in a formal atmosphere.
The motion passed unanimously.


NOTES

Details about conducting the theory test were discussed and approved. Al will
write up the details.

Al will look into organizing a Bluebonnet recital at the Georgetown Library in
February.

The ensemble rehearsals will be in May on Saturdays at 4:00 to 5:00 pm. at
Velocity Music Academy in Cedar Park.

Al requested that he be notified by phone of time sensitive matters.


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Minutes of Meeting

BLUEBONNET NEWS


Dear Teachers,


MINUTES OF MEETING

The general meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held at Panera Bread on October 14
at 8:30 am. Present were Martha M, Martha V, Dianne, and Lillian.
If you missed the meeting, we missed you. Check your email so you know what we
discussed. We had a great meeting.


NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be on Tuesday November 11 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park
at 8:30 am. Hope to see you there!
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 behind
Denny's.


IT WAS RESOLVED THAT

Starting next school year, if the fall theory registrations don't cover
expenses due to insufficient enrollment, the fall theory test will be
canceled.


NOTES

Martha M will prepare the fall festival certificates.
Dianne will be the ribbon captain for the fall festival.
The January meeting will be held at Velocity Music Academy.
Lillian will bring juice to the January meeting.
Martha M will bring pastries to the January meeting.
The ensemble rehearsals will be held on Saturday afternoons in May.
Lillian checked the SA schedule from the TMTA, and the TMTA SA registration
ends in February. So the Bluebonnet SA late registration will end February 1.
The on line yearbook has been updated. Please update your yearbook.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Remember to give your festival students a copy of the student information
sheet.

Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

October Newsletter

BLUEBONNET NEWS


Dear Teachers,


NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be on Tuesday October 14 at Panera Bread in Cedar Park
at 8:30 am. Hope to see you there!
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 behind
Denny's.


ENSEMBLE

------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:18 PM CDT, 09/25/2014
From: Martha Marks
Subject: Re: ensemble

I chose for level 1 "Jon Peter Polka" by David Karp. Easy rhythms .
Stephanie is going to direct the elementary or level 1. The older kids are
playing "Walnut
Creek Rag" by Melody Bober. It has been confirmed by the ensemble
committee.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parents need to know about ensemble at this time of the school year, because
they plan their summer vacation at this time.
The parent introductory information about the ensembles is at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/sa.html


PAGES

Here's the introductory information about the festival for parents:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/festivals.html


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Minutes of September Meeting

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


MINUTES OF MEETING

The monthly meeting of Bluebonnet MTA was held on September 9 at Panera
Bread. Present were Mary L, Martha V, Martha M, Dianne, Lillian, Stephanie,
Sarah.


IT WAS RESOLVED

That the SA registration fee will increase to $17 on September 15 of next
school year.

That  next school year pieces for festivals by Great Masters must be originals,
and the second or students' choice piece may be an arrangement.

That there will be no meeting or event in December.

The deadline for Ensemble registration has been changed to February 1. Please
update your year book.

New bylaws were approved to comply with state mandates.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Teachers should know by January which of their students will be participating
in ensemble.

Please advise your students who will be taking the theory test that all
vehicles are mandated to display a parking permit on campus with no
exceptions. A daily permit costs $3/vehicle and can be purchased at a pay and
display kiosk.

Mary Lee's daughter Eunice Lee is an accomplished pianist, she is 15 years
old, and she is accepting students for a low fee at Velocity Music Academy.
Refer your students who can pay low fees.

------ Original Message ------
Received: 08:20 AM CDT, 09/04/2014
Subject: FYI
Strait Music has 20% off all MUSIC during the month of September :-)


ASSIGNMENTS

Martha M will schedule speaker, tentatively, Lesley McAllister.


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

September newsletter

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

Meet & Greet
The next meeting and meet & greet will be held at Panera Bread on Tuesday
September 9, at 8:30 am. 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 behind
Denny's.


NEW MEMBERS

Received: 10:26 AM CDT, 09/01/2014
From: Martha Marks
 Subject: new members

Dear Members,
As we begin the new year we need to think about new members. Is there a
music teacher whom you have met that you could invite to the first meeting?
Please get in contact with her/him and invite her/him for our first
meeting.
Thanks,
Martha


BAROQUE/CLASSICAL FESTIVAL

Here's the information about the Baroque Festival:
http://bluebonnetmta.org/festivals.html


ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.
Subject: Free concert: Shelley Auer, mezzo soprano and new ADMTA member,
Sunday Sept. 7 at 3pm
Shelley Auer, new ADMTA member and new to Austin, will be giving a free
concert at Concordia University on Sunday, Sept. 7 and 3:00 PM.
It Takes Two!
Duets for Divas from Opera to Broadway
Featuring Shelley Auer, mezzo soprano, and Julia Fox, soprano, with
pianist Joel Love Free Concert!
Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 3pm
Concordia University Texas Chapel
11400 Concordia University Dr.
Austin, TX 78726
http://www.concordia.edu

2.
Capital Music 50% Off Clearance Music and 21% off Back-to-School Music



Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Bluebonnet News

BLUEBONNET MTA


Dear Teachers:


NEXT MEETING

Meet & Greet
The next meeting and meet & greet will be held at Panera Bread on Tuesday
September 9, at 8:30 am. 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 behind
Denny's.


YEARBOOK

The yearbook is partly completed. The Introduction and Festivals chapters are
completed. The SA chapter is not done yet. The yearbook is on line at
http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook.html Please help me to review it, and if
you find any mistakes in the introduction and festivals sections, please let
me know.
The membership list has been deleted for security reasons, and will be sent
to members only by email.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you have any announcements that you would like included in this monthly
newsletter, please send them to Lillian Simmons by the first of each month.


Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
http://bluebonnetmta.org/