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January 2023—Vol. 26, no. 4 District IV Meeting (at Keyboard Connection, also available on Zoom): Wednesday, January 11, 2023: 9:30am – District IV meeting Program afterwards – “Our Music - Our Planet: Using our unique opportunities as musicians to affect real action on climate change.” Presenter: Kama Rasmussen-Li _______________________________________________________ District President’s Letter You can’t change the weather, but you can change the climate. As musicians, we occupy a unique position to affect real action on climate change. Climate change should not be a partisan issue, and we, as musicians, reach everyone on all sides of the political spectrum in a very personal, non-threatening way. As independent artists, we are not silenced by others in what we can and can’t say. In other words, we have our own voice and know how to use it. And, what we do literally creates vibrations in the air. Additionally, we work directly with both people and big, intangible ideas on a daily basis. Seems like such a great fit, right? Why haven’t we all thought of this before? We need massive, real, profound grassroots action. Our human race is like a bus on a cliff, and we are tasked with helping get everyone back on the land-side of the bus as soon as possible. We only have a few critical years right now to act in a manner that might make change in the long run. It’s time to get this ball rolling. We can do this together—we took on Covid-19 in a cold-turkey, 180 degree-type change! At our meeting in January, we’ll talk about selecting repertoire for students that relates not only to aspects of climate change, but also to our common discourse (or lack thereof sometimes), because our very existence depends on us getting everyone on board toward this common goal. We’ll get familiar with some common climate change links that already list big concrete actions we can take in our everyday lives. We’ll look at greening our studio practices and conferences. We’ll look at studio outreach projects we can do in our communities. We’ll talk about actions we can take to further awareness, whether it’s the pieces we and our students play, themed recitals and concerts we give, festivals or music marathons we organize, pieces we write and commission, not only in the classical piano repertoire, but all music mediums and genres. Any music is fair game when it comes to climate change because it’s Our Music and Our Planet. I hope you’ll join us in January for this timely topic that you won’t want to miss! Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year, Kama Rasmussen-Li, M.M. President, FSMTA District IV (The views expressed are those of the writer and may or may not necessarily reflect the views or position of the organization.) _____________________________________________________ JMTA General Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present Zoom: Sandra Stewart, Lynn Freeman, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Paulette Kitts, Angie Holt, Mary McKee, Kamila Shahtakitinsky, Ronald Touchton Present In-Person: Lisa Barwell, Anita Renfroe, Lorraine Eaton, Denise Homsley Call to Order: 9:30am (Anita Renfroe) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman) • Nothing to report Secretary Minutes: (Stefanie Batson-Martin) • Minutes read by Anita • Minutes were unanimously approved Treasurer’s Report: (Stefanie and Damon Martin) • Total assets: $20,672.42 • Total checking: $10,799.02 • Business Shares (Piano Festival): $1,844.60 • Business Money Market (Scholarships): $7,948.80 • Paulette wants to do a review of accounts • There should be a treasurer's committee which has been long inactive, treasurer is chair of committee with other members appointed by the president, according to the bylaws • The previous two bullets will be new business for February, Damon will be contacted about it Vice-President/Membership: (JohnWillard Utuk) • One new member, transfer from Miami, Stefan Bernhard COMMITTEE REPORTS: Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts) • Not present • She sent cards to Peggy Edwards who had two winning students for State Competitions, they will be going to represent Florida and Georgia in Regional Competitions • Matthew Phan and Yo-yo Qu were sent congratulations for winning the State Competition Communications/Internet Media: (Angie Holt) • The newsletter went out • Please get things to Angie a little earlier for the newsletter • Due date is December 20 for the January newsletter • Emphasis of the January Newsletter is for the District Community Service: (Joan Cordell) • Not present • There is information on the website Ethics: (Betty Atkinson) • Not present Historian: (Lynn Roberts) • Not present Programs: (Open position) • Wide open for somebody to help with Scholarships: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski) • Nothing to report • Kamila needs to set a date for application, this will most likely be the first weekend of March Social: (Angie Holt and Stefanie Batson-Martin) • No volunteers signed up to bring snacks to today's meeting Student Recitals: (Lorraine Sears and Gavin Taylor) • December 4, Arlington United Methodist, 3pm, information is on the website, and Gavin should be contacted about registering • March 26 Recital, All Saints Episcopal Student Day Report: (Angie Holt) • Tentative date of Saturday, March 25, waiting to hear a confirmation from Mandarin Baptist and Angie will email everybody once they confirm Wellness Liaison: (Lisa Barwell) • There was a good walk this past Saturday morning at Rosco Regional Park • Lisa would like to schedule a few more walks in Spring Old Business: • Denise informed us the State Board is working on a Virtual State Conference in lieu of the canceled conference New Business:
Adjourned: 10:05am (Anita Renfroe) Program: “Asian Piano Music for Intermediate Learners” by Dr. Charisse Baldoria - Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary _____________________________________________________________ JMTA Treasury Reports October 2022 JMTA Treasurer Transaction Monthly Report | October 1-31, 2022 Expenses 10/14/22Check #1149 (SBM - social supplies) $19.12 Deposits 10/07/22Check #16598 (JMTA membership dues) $100.00 10/31/22Interest - Business Checking $0.92 Current Checking $6,309.21 Piano Festival Fund (add to Business Shares Acct) $3,337.08 Warren Fund $1,127.73 TOTAL Checking Account $10,774.02 Other Accounts: Expenses Deposits 10/31/22Interest - Business Money Market $5.13 10/31/22Interest - Business Shares $0.16 Business Money Market (Scholarship) $8,048.80 Business Shares (Festival) $1,849.60 TOTAL $9,898.40 TOTAL ASSETS as of October 31, 2022 $20,672.42 Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 11/07/2022 November 2022 JMTA Treasurer Transaction Monthly Report | November 1-30, 2022 Expenses Deposits 11/07/22Check #16995 (JMTA membership dues) $25.00 11/30/22Interest - Business Checking $0.89 Current Checking $6,335.10 Piano Festival Fund (add to Business Shares Acct) $3,337.08 Warren Fund $1,127.73 TOTAL Checking Account $10,799.91 Other Accounts: Expenses Deposits 11/30/22Interest - Business Money Market $6.95 11/30/22Interest - Business Shares $0.16 Business Money Market (Scholarship) $8,055.75 Business Shares (Festival) $1,849.76 TOTAL $9,905.51 TOTAL ASSETS as of October 31, 2022$20,705.42 Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 12/08/2022 December 2022 JMTA Treasurer Transaction Monthly Report | December 1-31, 2022 Expenses 12/15/2022Check #1150 (LS - recital supplies) $28.64 Deposits 12/09/22Check #289 (LS - JMTA Dec. Recital) $40.00 12/09/22Check #3342 (SS - JMTA Dec. Recital) $20.00 12/09/22Check #1821 (KS - JMTA Dec. Recital) $30.00 12/31/22Interest - Business Checking $0.93 Current Checking $6,397.39 Piano Festival Fund (add to Business Shares Acct) $3,337.08 Warren Fund $1,127.73 TOTAL Checking Account $10,862.20 Other Accounts: Expenses Deposits 12/31/22Interest - Business Money Market $7.87 12/31/22Interest - Business Shares $0.16 Business Money Market (Scholarship)$8,063.62 Business Shares (Festival)$1,849.92 TOTAL $9,913.54 TOTAL ASSETS as of December 31, 2022$20,775.74 Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 01/05/2023 JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMS JANUARY PROGRAM For information regarding the January program, look under the District IV News below regarding the District IV Meeting (each January is a district meeting instead of a JMTA meeting). JMTA FEBRUARY, MARCH, AND APRIL PROGRAMS JMTA is in need of a Program Chair to organize the monthly programs. In the meantime, Dr. Anita Renfroe will be looking for programs for us for February, March, and April. If you have an interest in being the program chair, please don’t hesitate to contact Anita at [email protected]. _________________________________________________________ JMTA Student Recital Our next student recital will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 32207. It will be held at 3pm. Students should be checked in by 2:45p. Guests are welcome to attend. Photos and videos are permitted, however be sure devices don't make sound. Performances are welcome from any instrument and level. $5 per student must be paid before or at the recital. Michael Mastronicola requests that 2-3 men or high school boys help with moving the piano. This will need to be done 30 minutes before the recital begins. If you have someone who can help with this, please include that with your student information. View the website for more detailed information on applications and participation guidelines. https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-student-recitals.html - Lorraine Sears, Student Recitals Co-Chair ([email protected]) Community “Proton Therapy” Student Recital The annual Community “Proton Therapy” recital will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6pm for patients and staff at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, 2015 N. Jefferson St., Jacksonville, 32206. This recital is for late-intermediate to advanced students only. Volunteer hours will be given. View the website for more detailed information on applications and participation guidelines. https://www.jaxmta.org/community-proton-therapy-recital.html. If you have qualified students who would like to participate, email information to Sandy Stewart at [email protected]. - Dr. Sandra Stewart is the organizer of this event. _________________________________________________________ JMTA Scholarships JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition The JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition will be held in March 2023, date and place TBA. If there will be only one applicant auditions will be held online. The deadline for application is March 6, 2023, no exceptions. Auditions will be open only to students who have studied for six or more months with a JMTA member in good standing and who state their intention to pursue a college degree in Music. Students seeking a dual major in Music and another field of study are eligible to apply. Three letters of recommendation, applicant’s repertoire list of three pieces from different time periods with duration no longer than 30 minutes along with signed application form and the fee of $25. Repertoire must be memorized. The winner of the Scholarship Competition is required to perform at a future JMTA function, TBA. Check the website for more information. Guidelines: https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-high-school-senior-scholarship-competition-guidelines.html Application: https://www.jaxmta.org/uploads/1/2/6/2/126223255/jmta_high_school_senior_scholarship_application.pdf - Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, chair of JMTA Scholarship Committee. JMTA Summer Music Camp Scholarship JMTA Summer music camp scholarship is awarded annually only to pre-college students of JMTA members. The deadline for application is March 27, 2023. The scholarship may be awarded in full or partially. Students who receive scholarships may attend the summer camp of their choice. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of need. Only one scholarship per family may be awarded. Students who receive money for summer camps from other organizations are not eligible to receive assistance from JMTA. Teachers must submit a short outline of their students’ qualification for scholarship along with their name(s) to the JMTA Scholarship Committee for consideration by the JMTA board. Check the website for more information. Guidelines: https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-summer-music-camp-scholarship-application-guidelines.html Application: https://www.jaxmta.org/uploads/1/2/6/2/126223255/jmta_summer_music_camp_scholarship_application.pdf - Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, chair of JMTA Scholarship Committee. ______________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS District IV Meeting The District IV meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11, at 9:30am. It will be held at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., and over Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Kama Rasmussen-Li, our district president, will be chairing this meeting. She will also be presenting the program afterwards: “Our Music – Our Planet: Using our unique opportunities as musicians to affect real action on climate change.” Here is the Zoom link for those who cannot be there in person: District 4, 1/11/23 Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/91210623221?pwd=VllielU1M3ExQ2JXdk5LNWRWV3Zidz09 Meeting ID: 912 1062 3221 Passcode: 286618 District IV Sonatina–Sonata Festival This year’s District 4 Sonatina & Sonata Festival will take place at UNF: When: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Where: UNF Fine Arts Center Recital Hall (room 1200) Building 45 on the following map; free parking in the adjacent Lot 44 Cost: $15 for students of FSMTA members; An additional $10 (or $25 total) is required for students of non- member teachers. Checks should be mailed to: Erin Bennett 12534 Ashglen Dr N Jacksonville, FL 32224 Checks payable to “FSMTA District 4” postmarked no later than February 4, 2023 Application: Application is available online here or at https://forms.gle/MdGz58rLivGnhVBR7 Deadline: February 4, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Please note: your application is not complete without a completed UNF Liability Waiver. This form is attached to this newsletter and should be linked on the website and can either be mailed in with your check, emailed to [email protected], or brought with you to the event itself. Additional blank copies will be available to be completed on-site on February 26. No student will be permitted to perform without a signed waiver form on file per UNF policies. Festival Rules:
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at this year’s in-person event Questions? Please email Erin Bennett ([email protected]) - Dr. Erin Bennett, Sonatina-Sonata Festival Chair District IV Concerto Competition The Concerto Competition will take place at UNF on Saturday morning, March 11, 2023. Exact start time TBD, but likely 10a. Application deadline will be Feb. 17, 2023 Here is the Link to the application, then click on District 4: https://www.fmta.org/district-concerto-application-form.html - Dr. Erin Bennett, Concerto Competition Chair District IV Student Day District IV Student Day will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Mandarin Baptist Church. The application deadline is Saturday, February 11. Participation in Student Day is an excellent way to assist in teaching your students written theory, aural theory, keyboard skills, and music from each time period as they progress through the levels. To start preparing your students, go to FMTA.org or use this link: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-non-competitive-events.html, using the FMTA password of Symphony. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at [email protected]. Guidelines: https://www.jaxmta.org/student-day-application-requirements.html Application: https://www.jaxmta.org/uploads/1/2/6/2/126223255/student_day_achievement_examination_application.pdf If you would like curriculum for your students that matches the Student Day requirements, an independent teacher in Florida has created a curriculum to help you prepare your students for the keyboard skills, written, and aural theory testing (no aural for primary level). I use the curriculum with my students and find it has been very helpful. To order, you can email Sue Colvert (Music Masters) at [email protected] with your name and address and the levels you would like, and she will mail them to you with the invoice. (Music Masters, 954-752-2856, 4111 NW 79 Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065) - Angie Holt, Student Day Chair _____________________________________________________ Over Coffee With . . . This month we are interviewing JMTA member Peggy Edwards, whose students won the junior and senior state concerto competition in May and the regionals in October. Thank you, Peggy, for sharing your experiences with us! PEGGY EDWARDS Q. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. A. I was born in Wilmington, N.C. My father was transferred to Jacksonville when I was 4 months old. So basically, I am a native of Florida. I was raised in Jacksonville. Q. What inspired you to begin music lessons? A. As many of you probably know, my mother is a piano teacher (still teaching). Actually she started my older sister at a very young age. I had to beg her to start me, she waited until 3rd grade. She always would say, “I never thought I would have two daughters both very interested in music." Hearing the piano all the time and loving it, motivated me to practice. Q. Did you have a favorite music teacher that made music more enjoyable? A. I had two outstanding teachers in Jacksonville. I started with Gwen Hernandez. She was a wonderful teacher, very organized in her assignments. She also stressed theory, which I still love to teach. I feel she did an excellent job in the formative years. She used the Francis Clark Series at a time when it was very new and innovative, quite different from other popular methods. I started studying with MaryLou Krosnick in the 9th grade. She was an amazing, tireless perfectionist about everything, I really loved her style of teaching. I always remember, and still tell my own students, her insistence about having no nails! Even though I would have them clipped to the limit, she would say, “Oh, they can be shorter”. I still remember her nail clippers with fear! She gave everything to her teaching, she would not stop until a passage was just how it should be musically and technically. I am indebted to both of these teachers and of course my amazing mother’s help at home! I also had several excellent college teachers, but these are the two that stand out. Q. Tell us about some things you have been involved in musically. A. I have been involved in many areas of the musical field. I taught theory, sightsinging, class piano and applied piano at three different colleges before coming back to Jacksonville. I especially loved teaching theory. I feel it is so important in understanding how we interpret and “hear” musical works. I also minored in organ and played as a church organist for 15 years. I have done much accompanying throughout my years, and have learned a lot from great vocal teachers. The singing voice is so applicable to pianists! When returning to Jacksonville I taught at Douglas Anderson from 1995-1998. Then I decided to have my own studio and have never looked back! Q. Do you have a story of something that happened during one of your performances? A. Probably the funniest story I have while performing is when I was accompanying a student on a very difficult piano concerto. The second piano was in terrible shape, the damper pedal lever was barely on the back bar and so I knew I had to be very careful or it would fall off. Sure enough, halfway through it came apart while the student was playing. Luckily, I had eight measures of rests and I was able to fix it, and resume playing. Half of the audience was laughing. My poor student had no idea I did this, and wondered why they were laughing! He was very relieved when I explained to him what happened, he thought they were laughing at the piece!! To this day I can’t believe this didn’t distract him! Q. What advice would you give to help focus before a performance and curb nerves? A. When in a tense performance atmosphere, I always tell the student ahead of time how very proud I am of their playing and hard work. Also reminding them, yes some passages will not go as planned, be ready for this! I also tell the students that are playing extremely difficult works that the first few times of performing these great works are always learning experiences, they will get easier to perform. Reminding them, even the great artists play these pieces for many years. I always make them review videos from recitals to “hear” what really happened. I also stress listening to classical works - piano, orchestra, vocal, really any type of great literature. Q. What is an interesting place you have visited? A. I think one of the most interesting places I have visited was in Salzburg, Austria. I visited one of the historical piano museums; this was very enlightening. At the time, we could play the pianos. The touches and sound production were so different than what we are used to. It was mind boggling! Q. What do you find to be a challenge in teaching music and what do you find that helps? A. I think the most challenging aspect of teaching is finding out what makes each individual student learn to the best of their ability and what will capture their interest. Other than being very adamant about technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, hand position, theory, sight-reading etc. I teach them all a bit differently according to their uniqueness. I do worry and think a lot about “how” they practice at home. I like to make detailed lists for their performance pieces and make them adhere to them. Also a lot of slow / medium practice. I also am fanatical about fingerings, probably too much! Q. Who is one of your favorite music composers? A. After a long day of teaching, nothing is better than listening to Mozart. It is soothing and a stress reliever for me. I find it most uplifting! However, I don’t really have one favorite composer. There are so many great ones! ___________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice Performances If you would be interested in performing a recital at the Community Hospice and Pallative Care on Sunbeam Road, they sponsor a monthly performance titled First Friday Recital Series, with performances starting at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sandra Stewart at 904-333-9280. Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents: “Guest Artist Recital” Featuring Louise Toppin, Soprano and Denise Wright, Piano Dr. James Hall, artistic director Date: Tuesday, January 10 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: “Contralto Classics” Dina Barone, Contralto and Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Pianist “Classics such as from Handel’s Semele, Verdi’s Un ballo in Maschera, Wagner’s Das Reingold and Elgar’s Sea Pictures.” Date: Friday, January 13 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series-2022-2023/0546091001658934607?short& The Jacksonville Symphony presents: “Lush Life: Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn” Grant O’Brien, JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor; Bernard Holcomb, Vocalist “The big band compositions of icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn are brought to life by the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony for an evening of classic jazz.” Dates: Friday, January 13 at 11:00am (Coffee Concert), Friday, January 13 at 7:30pm, and Saturday, January 14 at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: Coffee concert starting at $23; Others starting at $27 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/events?_ga=2.55602603.1283876774.1673247682-757763258.1662407897 “Gershwin & Mendelssohn” The Florida Chamber Music Project 2022-2023 Concert Season A “lullaby by George Gershwin”, and “the Mendelssohn Octet”. Date: Sunday, January 15 at 3:00pm Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 505 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, 32250 Cost: $27 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gershwin-mendelssohn-tickets-378539209967?aff=ebdssbdestsearch University of North Florida School of Music presents: “‘Hello, Mr. Clarke!’ The Music of Herbert L. Clarke” Dr. Marc Dickman, trombone and euphonium Dr. Randy Tinnin, coronet and trumpet Dr. Gary Smart, piano Date: Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville Symphony presents: “Jurassic Park in Concert” Kevin Fitzgerald, Associate Conductor “Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams' iconic score live to picture.” © Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dates: Friday, January 20 at 7:00pm and Saturday, January 21 at 7:00pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: $34 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/events?_ga=2.55602603.1283876774.1673247682-757763258.1662407897 Jacksonville Symphony presents: “Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody” Courtney Lewis, Conductor Natasha Paremski, Piano “Natasha Paremski performs Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody alongside works by Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky” (includes the 18th Variation from movie Somewhere in Time) Dates: Friday, January 27 at 7:30pm and Saturday, January 28 at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: Starting at $27 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/events?_ga=2.55602603.1283876774.1673247682-757763258.1662407897 Friday Musicale presents: “Songs of Joseph Marx and Franz Schubert, featuring James Hall (tenor) and Michael Landrum (piano)” “James Hall, tenor, and Michael Landrum, piano, present an afternoon of songs by Joseph Marx and the Heine settings of Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang.” Date: Sunday, January 29 at 3:00pm-5:00pm Location: 645 Oak St., JacksonvilleCost: Free admission for Jacksonville residents & Friday Musicale members – general admission $15 advance or $20 day of show. Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/vocal-recital-dr-james-hall/ Jacksonville Symphony presents: “Country Legends: Dolly, Kenny & More!” Alex Getlin, Vocalist; Carole J. Bufford, Vocalist; Brian Wilson, Vocalist Grant O’Brien, JSYO Music Director & Assistant Conductor “Grab your boots and join the hoedown as the orchestra and guest vocalists perform classics from the Queen and King of country: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.” Dates: Friday, February 3 at 7:30pm and Saturday, February 4 at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: Starting at $27 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/handels-messiah?_ga=2.79403031.2031909327.1667898787-757763258.1662407897 University of North Florida School of Music presents: “Faculty Recital: Dr. Erin Bennett, piano” Date: Monday, February 6 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, 32224Cost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html _______________________________________________________ Did you know? Residents of Duval county, if they have a Jacksonville Library card, can use the many electronic resources from the https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/digital-library. Getting a library card is free. All that's needed is your driver's license and sign up in person at any of the 21 branches. The card allows the use of Kanopy - which has free streaming movies, documentaries, educational resources [older teens/adults]. I saw a documentary "Making the Grade" which profiled Irish students and piano teachers whose students are preparing to take the Irish Royal Academy of Music Examinations. It was funny, moving, informative, and relatable, especially seeing snippets of the teacher's lessons in action and how the students feel about piano and their teachers overall. I highly recommend members watch it (and explore the other resources available from JPL)! - JohnWillard Utuk, Vice President of Membership _______________________________________________________ Find A Teacher Section on Jaxmta.org Teachers, please take a moment to check out your information on our Find a Teacher page of the JMTA website (jaxmta.org). If you would like to edit, add, or delete any information, please email our Internet Media chair Angie Holt at [email protected]. _______________________________________________________ Need a Sponsor? Does anyone in the JMTA need a sponsor or need help in any way? If so, John Scott, owner of Jacksonville School of Music & First Coast School of Music, is interested in helping our organization. If interested, contact John at [email protected]. His direction phone number is 904-248-1848. ____________________________________________________ Music Exchange Do you have too much music collected in your studio? Is there some you think you'll never use? Bring your unneeded music to any JMTA meeting. Bring home something new to you! Look for the "Free Music" spot. Music does not have to be brand new. _____________________________________________________ Have you found us on Facebook? Follow JMTA on Facebook for the latest happenings, photos, videos, and more! ______________________________________________________ Events Calendar Please view our website for any updates or additions to these events, as well as for more details including application deadlines: www.jaxmta.org. January 11 9:30am - Meeting District IV Meeting And Program: “Our Music–Our Planet” Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 And over Zoom February 8 9:30 – Meeting After – Program JMTA General Meeting And Program TBA Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 And over Zoom February 26 2:00pm District IV Sonatina-Sonata Festival UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, 32224 March 8 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting And Program TBA Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 And over Zoom March 11 Time TBD District IV Concerto Competition UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, 32224 March 25 As Scheduled District IV Student Day Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., 32223 March 26 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., 32207 March 28 6:00pm Community “Proton Therapy” Recital UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, 2015 N. Jefferson St., 32206 Stay tuned for more events to come! 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