Deadlines and announcements

Ohio has nominated an outstanding person to be a fellow for Ohio: Seymour Fink


To fulfill this nomination we must raise $1000 by January 31st.  We have only raised $660. 

If you were considering donating to the Foundation, this would be a good time.  Your donation is tax deductible.

Thank you.

Carolyn  Miller, MTNA Foundation

Webmaster notes: you may use the link below to make a quick donation.  Be sure to write Seymour Fink in the memo line.  Any amount will help and is appreciated!  The Central East District Board has contributed $100, which will be added to the existing $660.

https://members.mtna.org/Donations/donateonline.asp

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Jan. 23Deadline for District Festival (Feb. 27) registration

http://www.ceomta.com/student-events/district-festival

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Here’s a program for Monday’s Masterclass with Tianshu Wang:

PIANO WORKSHOP MASTER CLASS–Wang 2010

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Here are a few links about the Young Music Auditions of Worthington Competition:

YMA rules, etc. 09  YMA dates etc. 09

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And finally, a free concert announcement for Friday night:

Viola Recital 1/15-2010

New Year Notes

January is one of the busiest months in our district!  Here are some important dates to remember:

Jan. 8 – Deadline for OhioMTA/Graves Competition (March 13 + 14) registration

http://www.ceomta.com/student-competitions/omta-graves-piano-solo-ensemble-contest

Jan. 11Winter Executive Board Meeting

Jan. 18Piano Workshop II – Masterclass with Tianshu Wang

http://www.ceomta.com/conferences-workshops/piano-workshop-ii

Jan. 23Deadline for District Festival (Feb. 27) registration

http://www.ceomta.com/student-events/district-festival

Jan. 25Deadline for Monday Morning Musicale (Feb. 1) Registration

http://www.ceomta.com/conferences-workshops/monday-morning-musicales

Jan. 28Deadline for Solo & Ensemble Recital (Feb. 7) Registration

http://www.ceomta.com/student-events/recitals-solo-ensemble

Jan. 29Bonus Piano Workshop!!  see below:

Be sure and put this bonus keyboard workshop on your 2010 January calendar!  This was not scheduled in our directory.   Gulimina Mahamuti ,a new Central East member who was a presenter at the 2009 MTNA  National Conference,  will present a lecture recital on the little known Granados transcriptions of the 24 sonatas of Scarlatti. Don’t miss this chance to hear some exciting new literature.   Friday, January 29 at 10 a.m. at Graves. See the link below to learn more about Gulimina and this exciting opportunity for our Central East District!

Gulimina Mahamuti- CEOMTA Piano Workshop

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Here’s an important concert announcement below:

12th night 2010mberHkhdkEarly Interval and Early Music in Columbus Program Director Katherine Wolfe will appear on NBC 4’s Daytime Columbus program at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 5. They will be promoting the upcoming Twelfth Night Concerts coming up next weekend January 8-10, 2010. Tune in to get a taste of the concert plus concert details!
Members of The Early Interval and Early Music in Columbus Program Director Katherine Wolfe will appear on NBC 4’s Daytime Columbus program at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 5. They will be promoting the upcoming Twelfth Night Concerts coming up next weekend January 8-10, 2010. Tune in to get a taste of the concert plus concert details!

December Notes

Season’s Greetings from the Central East District of Ohio MTA!

Central East District member Seymour Fink has been nominated to be the 2010 MTNA Foundation Fellow from Ohio.  Our district is pleased with Seymour’s nomination and proud of his musical accomplishments.

 
To complete the nomination process, a total of $1,000.00 must be donated to the MTNA Foundation Fund.  Donations total $234.00 as of November 7; the remaining $716.00 must be given by February 1, 2010. 
 
If you are looking for an end of year giving opportunity,  consider making a donation to this worthy cause.  Any monetary amount can be contributed.  Checks need to be made payable to MTNA Foundation Fund, and make sure that Ohio Fellow  is written in the memo line.
  
Specific information regarding the Foundation Fund can be found on the MTNA web site: www.mtna.org .
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Upcoming deadlines:
December 18 – deadline to enter students for Piano Workshop II – masterclass with Tianshu Wang.  Space is limited!  Please see
January  8 - deadline for OhioMTA/Graves Competition registration.  Click below for more information:
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Please click on the link below to view a letter from MTNA:
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We are saddened by the passing of one of our members, Ruth Rieppel:
Ruth Ann Rieppel, 92, of Worthington, died Saturday, October 17, 2009.
Music Educator and homemaker. Graduate of Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pa.

Preceded in death by husband Perry J. Rieppel. Survived by children, Karl
(Nancy) Rieppel, Kurt (Janet Varner) Rieppel, Bronwynn (David) Hopton;
grandchildren, John (Deidre), James, Kate Rieppel, Myvonwynn (Brian Avers), H.
Bronwynn and Perrigene Hopton; great-grandchildren, Carys and Evelyn Rieppel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Congregational Church, 444 East Broad Street, Columbus, Oh. 43215. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

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