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 Lillian Simmons is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bluebonnet Meeting

Time: Dec 12, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

        Every month on the Second Tue, until Jan 9, 2024, 2 occurrence(s)

        Dec 12, 2023 12:00 PM

        Jan 9, 2024 12:00 PM

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Bluebonnet News

 Lillian Simmons is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Lillian Simmons

Secretary

Bluebonnet MTA

Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/

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

email BluebonnetMTA@live.com 

Dear Colleagues:

MEETINGT

opic: Bluebonnet Meeting

Time: Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

        Every month on the Second Tue, until Jan 9, 2024, 3 occurrence(s)

        Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM

        Dec 12, 2023 12:00 PM

        Jan 9, 2024 12:00 PM

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Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAtc-GurDopHt1dFLzhjbg84iZekYXOtUFX/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsrj8iHNaUsx2ORpwIAo-gWe7zpn5egrcMmDnJGShZYASuYut4N7lGKPfE

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Meeting ID: 840 4862 1349

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Bluebonnet News

 Lillian Simmons

Secretary

Bluebonnet MTA

Website: http://bluebonnetmta.org/

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

email BluebonnetMTA@live.com 

Dear Colleagues:

RECITAL

The updated recital  programs are attached.

Zoom sETTINGS for Baroque Festival

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

NSEMBLES FOR TMTA CONVENTION

Playing in an ensemble is lots of fun! Unfortunately, most pianists do not

get

that experience. The convention program of The Texas Music Teachers

Association provides the opportunity for

students to come together in groups of 10—20 students to perform a duet.

Each

ensemble performs at one of seven concerts during the state convention. We

have

selected music that is appealing for people to play, and music that programs

well in a public setting with a large audience. Your students will love these

pieces!

In order to participate in ensemble, students must pass the theory test. A

score of 70 is passing. Students are allowed to test below grade level to

qualify for ensemble.

Bluebonnet News

 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 monthly general meeting was held on line September 12. Present were Angela and Lillian.
It was noted that the Summer Recital proceeded smoothly.
It was agreed to give students 1 point for performing in a recital.
It was agreed to pay $50 to theory test guest monitors.

Notes
Angela expects 12 students to register for competition.
Angela will contact Mario Ajero for competition judge.
Angela expects to register 25 students for fall recital.
Angela will contact Steinway to confirm spring recital date.
Lillian will look up Steinway contact information and send it to Angela.
Angela will contact her student Katherine to monitor theory test
Lillian will contact Ben Wong and invite him to join BMTA..


NEXT MEETING

Lillian Simmons is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bluebonnet Meeting
Time: Oct 10, 2023 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
        Every month on the Second Tue, until Jan 9, 2024, 4 occurrence(s)
        Oct 10, 2023 12:00 PM
        Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM
        Dec 12, 2023 12:00 PM
        Jan 9, 2024 12:00 PM
P .

Bluebonnet News

 

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 monthly meeting was held on zoom  on April 11.  Present were Angela and Lillian

President s Message

This was the last meeting of the school year.  It was a joy to meet with the leaders of the association, who are on top of the planning and execution of all events.

The slate of officers  was approved and  was voted on.

The officers for next school year are:

President – Lillian Simmons

Secretary - Lillian Simmons

Treasurer - Martha Vallee

Student Affiliate Chairman - Lillian Simmons

Theory Chairman – Lillian Simmons

Theory out of association coordinator – Lillian Simmons

Theory test packet assembly – Angela Lee

Theory Medals – Lillian Simmons

Festivals -  Chair Lillian Simmons; Schedules Angela Lee

        Certificates Lillian Simmons

Ensemble Chair – Open

Immediate Past President – Lillian Simmons

Standing Committees:

Web Page, Web Email, Teacher Referral - Lillian Simmons

Judge Scheduling –  Angela Lee

Yearbook - Lillian Simmons

Certificates, Ribbons, Bars – Lillian Simmons

Trophies, - Lillian Simmons

Sunshine Chair - (open)

Facilities scheduling – Angela Lee

Recitals -  Lillian Simmons; Angela Lee

Ensemble – Open

Outreach  Open

Competitions – Angela Lee, Lillian Simmons

Open Positions

                    Advertising - open

                    Communications - open

                Programs - open

Notes

2023-20-24 Meetings will be held on line  the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am. Meetings will resume in August.

The first meeting of next school year will be on Tuesday August 8 at 11:00 am on zoom.

The Baroque Festival will be Saturday November 4

The Fall recital will be Saturday November 11. This has been confirmed with Steinway. Angela and Lillian will be cochairs.

Angela will contact Lesley McAllister  to schedule her for judge.

The competition will be held in late February.

The Spring recital will be Sat  April 29, 2023.

The Summer recital will be Sat Aug 26 2023 .

Lillian will delete nonmembers from the mailing list.

We'll schedule the 2024 spring festival for early April.

Bluebonnet News

 

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

Bluebonnet News

 

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/