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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Blueebonnet News

 MINUTES OF MEETING


The monthly meeting               was held on line. Present were Angela and Lillian.

Treasurer Lillian reported that the budget is holding steady.

President Lillian suggested looking into  new venues   for recitals, and Scheduler                                                                                                                                                                                         Angela replied that she was happy with  our present                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        custom to hold  recitals  at Steinway.

Change of monthly meeting time was discussed, and it was agreed to leave meeting at regular time.

Judge for      festival   Ana   is having some  health problems,  Scheduler                                       Angela suggested to leave  judge Ana as originally scheduled. And Angela                                                mentioned that  Buffy had agreed to   be  back-up judge.
 

COMPETITION

The competition  judge is Melanie  Richards.     Her Bio is at https://teacher.steinway.com/listing/melanie-richards.html


NEXT MEETING

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MAIL  RECEIVED

Strait  Music
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Bluebonnet News

EVENTS

Competition registration form is attached.

Theory test registration form is attached.
Theory information is attached.

Events calendar is attached.


THEORY MATERIALS

The theory certificate templates are on line at:

I recommend that these be printed on 28 pound paper because it is better quality than c0py paper.. 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Bluebonnet News October 2025

 THEORY


The student theory test handout is attached.    The test will                be in the Avery Building rooms 312 and 313, third floor.  At 10:00 am.      The  parking map is at  http://bluebonnetmta.org/yearbook/Guest%20Lot%20Parking%20Map%202016%20-%20Texas%20%20%20%20State.pdf       

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Bluebonnet News

 


Fourth Addendum to Minutes of April 8 2025.

The general meeting was held on April 8 on line.

Present were Angela and Lillian


IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:

MarthaV will step down as treasurer.

Lillian S will assume treasurer job.




Lillian Simmons

Secretary

Bluebonnet MTA

Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/

email BluebonnetMTA@live.com


Thursday, May 1, 2025

Bluebonnet News

 

Lillian Simmons

Secretary

Bluebonnet MTA

Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/

email BluebonnetMTA@live.com


THIRD  ADDENDUM TO MINUTES OF APRIL 8 2025


By majority vote,
IT WAS RESOLVED THAT:

Martha Vallee will  remain as Treasurer, and  Lillian Simmons will assume the role of Assistant Treasurer.

Bluebonnet News

 Lillian Simmons

Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA
Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/
email BluebonnetMTA@live.com 

April 20, 2025

SECOND ADDENDUM TO MINUTES

This  is   an  addendum   to the minutes of the general meeting of April 8, 2025.

The officers of the   Bluebonnet Music   Teachers Association for the  school year  2025-2026 took possession of  their offices.

The officers for the 2025-2026 school        year
are:
President – Lillian Simmons

Secretary - Lillian Simmons
Treasurer - Martha Vallee
Assistant Treasurer -   Lillian Simmons
Student Affiliate Chairman - Lillian Simmons

Theory Chairman – Lillian Simmons
Theory out of association coordinator – Lillian Simmons
Theory test packet assembly – Angela Lee
Theory Medals – Janice Beavers
Festivals -  Chair Lillian Simmons; Schedules Angela Lee
Certificates Lillian Simmons
Ensemble Chair – Open
Immediate Past President – Lillian Simmons

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Bluebonnet News

 

Lillian Simmons

Secretary

Bluebonnet MTA

Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/

email BluebonnetMTA@live.com



Addendum  to  minutes of meeting


Lillian reported that treasurer    Martha V is  having health  problems. Lillian said    she will    do treasurer  job.

It was  resolved  by majority vote that  Lillian will assume treasurer job  immediately.

Bluebonnet News

 

Lillian Simmons

Secretary

Bluebonnet MTA

Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990327091212286/

email BluebonnetMTA@live.com



MINUTES OF MEETING


The general meeting was held on April 8 on line. Present were Angela      and Lillian.

It was agreed that:

The BMTA trophies will be presented at the beginning of the recital.

Angela suggested we get her student to update the Bluebonnet website.

Angela pointed out that the Romantic judge and the competition winners have not been paid. Lillian said she would contact the treasurer to remind her.


RECITAL

The programs are attached.


THEORY

Know that at Bluebonnet MTA students can take any theory test level below school grade level.

Also, know that at Bluebonnet MTA students may take the same level theory exam as many times as they want.


MAIL RECEIVED

Susan Staples shop
Go to:
https://www.susanstaplesbellmusic.com/sheet-music

Piano Sale
Go to:
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Bluebonnet News

 Lillian Simmons

Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA

Dear Colleagues:

The general meeting of BMTA was held February 13 on line. Present were Angela and Lillian. 
Lillian reported that theory test was completed.  She reported details of theory test.
Details of upcoming events were discussed and established.

The meeting ended at 12:30 pm.

COMPETITION

The Bluebonnet Competition will be on Saturday March 9 on line live.  The judge will be Dr Mario Ajero. His bio is at https://orion.sfasu.edu/directory/details.aspx?id=24349

FESTIVAL

The Romantic Festival will be on line live on Saturday April 6, The judge for the Romantic Festival will be Dr Tony Tobin. His bio is at https://teacher.steinway.com/listing/dr-anthony-tobin.html

RECITAL

The Spring Recital of Bluebonnet MTA will be on Saturday April 27 at Steinway Piano Gallery at 4:00 pm.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Bluebonnet News

 Lillian Simmons is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


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Bluebonnet News

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Bluebonnet News

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Lillian Simmons
Secretary
Bluebonnet MTA


Dear Colleagues:


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