01.24Announcements
February IMTF – Independent Music Teacher Forum
Date: Friday, February 3, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Singleton Piano Studio
3327 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43202 (Note new address!)
Singleton Piano studio is on the west side of High street between the cross streets Brighton and Longview.
There is parking on High Street and Brighton.
Program: Lyrical Gems of the 20th and 21st Century for Beginning and Intermediate Piano Students
Presenter: Lynn Singleton, NCTM
Throughout her teaching career, Lynn has been a leader in the search for quality piano literature written by well-recognized 20th and 21st century composers. She has presented several workshops on the subject. At this forum,Lynn will play and share music that you can use in working with piano students of beginner and intermediate levels. We will spend some time discussing techniques for teaching and learning this literature. You don’t want to miss the chance to learn about some excellent contemporary piano literature!
Chairperson:
Sharon Walton, NCTM
(614) 451-4820
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Reminder: District Festival Registration is due Saturday!
http://www.ceomta.com/student-events/district-festival
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OhioMTA has until the end of this month to collect $1,000 for the MTNA Foundation in honor of Virginia Marks. Please donate by clicking on the link below (specify Virginia Marks), or send a check to MTNA with “Virginia Marks” in the memo. Thank you!
http://www.mtnafoundation.org/Contribute/ContributeNow/tabid/213/Default.aspx
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The Central East District is accepting nominations for Nationally Certified Teacher of the Year. The district may select both an Independent and Collegiate teacher. Nominations may be made by any member in the form of a letter to the District Certification Chairman. Nominations are due by February 15, and may be sent by U.S. mail or as a document via email. The district Teacher(s) of the Year is then nominated to receive OhioMTA Teacher of the Year honors!
Our district is privileged to include many certified teachers who give hours and years of service to our members, our students, and to the central Ohio music community. Please take this opportunity to honor a deserving colleague for Independent Certified Teacher or Collegiate Certified Teacher of the Year. Refer to the Certification page in the directory for more details, or contact the certification chairman.
Carol Rein, NCTM
1365 Tiehack Court
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 558-8185
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Other announcements:
The Cleveland Institute of Music will host the fifth edition of Summer Sonata from June 11th – June 22nd, 2012. Directed by Dr. Sean Schulze, this two-week program will cater to junior pianists aged 10-12 as well as senior pianists aged 13-18. Drawing on CIM’s distinguished faculty as well as renowned guest artists, this program will include regular private lessons, piano-duet coaching, theory, ear-training, public masterclasses, piano literature classes and much more. Guest artists this year will include, Dr. Caroline Oltmanns, Joela Jones, Jerry Wong and the Westhuizen Duo.Out-of town students are encouraged to apply and can be accommodated in CIM’s dormitory provided they are accompanied by a parent or legal adult guardian. Scholarship assistance is available. Further details, brochure and application form are available at www.cim.edu or by contacting Sean Schulze at sean.schulze@case.eduDr. Sean Schulze
Piano Faculty
Chair, Preparatory Piano Department
Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Blvd,
Cleveland Ohio, 44106
216.791-5000 ext.364
www.cim.edu