TMTA October 15 Newsletter
Posted by Abby Hehenberger on 10/16/2018
President's Message
Dear TMTA Members,
TMTA is a music organization that combines teachers, colleagues, and friends into one group. Let’s continue to keep this organization thriving with our enthusiasm and passion for music and teaching! I am so proud to be a member of TMTA.
Musically, Teresa Crawford, NCTM
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Call For Sessions
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TMTA SA Highlights: TheoryThe TMTA SA program is a game-changer for your studio! Many opportunities await your students so jump in and get involved! Start with SA membership. Enroll and set goals! So many activities, where should you start? Start with the SA theory test as it is often a pre-requisite to other activities. The TMTA Theory program is one of the best! Click here to find practice tests and the Syllabus. Testing is offered in the fall and spring.
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How to Build a Thriving Local AssociationOverwhelmed by the idea of keeping your local association Facebook page updated? You can schedule posts ahead of time. Sit down with the association calendar and write out reminder posts for upcoming events. Then, instead of clicking “Publish Now,” choose the “Schedule” button to choose a date for it to post. Posts will come up right on time and you won’t have to worry about it!
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Upcoming Deadlines
For Local Ensemble Chairs
TMTA SA Ensemble Repertoire Approval Form - November 1
For Local Presidents
TMTA Commissioned Composer Application - October 30
Suggestions for Director Nominations - November 1
Session Presenters for 2019 Convention
Session Presenter Proposal Form - October 22 (New Deadline)
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Topics:
9:15 - 10:30 Motivation in Piano Study and Performance - Current studies and a bit of learning theory
10:45 - 12:00 Sequencing and Early lessons on Romantic Period Teaching Literature
1:00 - 1:50 Fresh Classics for Students
2:00 - 2:45 The Pianist’s Bookshelf Updated
2:45 Questions and Discussion
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Association Highlight
Caprock Music Teachers Association in just over one year old and currently has eight members. CMTA has meetings every month with programs designed to nurture the teacher and provide a creative space for the sharing of ideas and collaboration. CMTA business meetings are conducted separately with voting issues for members done by email. Since CMTA is so young, they only have a couple of festivals each year. This year they are hosting a Holiday Festival and a Digital Festival. One of the most unique aspects of this organization is that they use technology to connect teachers, judges, students, and parents. They will Skype expert judges into their festivals. Members who are Skype teachers are also able to have their out of town students participate. Caprock MTA’s core mission is to unite musicians from all over the community and they are just getting started!
Collegiate Chapter Highlight
The South Texas MTNA Collegiate Chapter is a new student organization at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley School of Music dedicated to performance, community engagement, and research projects. Encompassing graduate and undergraduate piano majors in Edinburg and Brownsville, some of their past and upcoming activities have included a Harpsichord Festival, a celebration of Latin American piano music, and outreach concerts throughout Texas. In addition to their activities as a collegiate chapter within the university, members also serve the various music teachers associations throughout the Rio Grande Valley as volunteers for their festivals, competitions, and other events. The current president is Michael Ensign and the faculty advisor is Dr. Brendan Kinsella.
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