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JMTA High Notes
March 2024 —Vol. 27, no. 6 JMTA meeting and Program at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom Thursday, March 14 - 9:30am meeting and program afterwards: "Cipher Composing: How poetry, imagination, and storytelling can create unique musical experiences" presented by JohnWillard Utuk ________________________________________________________________________ President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, In the August/September 2023 issue of MTNA’s magazine American Music Teacher, there is an informative article on practicing entitled “Do You Know How Your Students Practice?” If you’re like me, you might have some students that don’t seem to get much practice done during the week. While there are valid excuses for some weeks, you might have some students whose music books, more often than not, gather dust until it’s time for the next lesson. How do we help our music learners to practice? In the article, author Margaret Brown found that it helps to teach the student how to practice. She had her students record themselves for 10 minutes practicing during the week and after watching the videos, found they did not inherently know good practicing techniques (page 22). She made three observations:
More help and advice were given in this article, a good read! Brown, Margaret. “Do You Know How Your Students Practice.” American Music Teacher, Aug. 2023, pp. 22–25. Thank you and I hope to see you all at the meeting and program! You won’t want to miss JohnWillard Utuk’s presentation on the beautiful grand piano at Keyboard Connection. Sincerely, Angie Angie Holt President, JMTA ________________________________________________________________________ Welcome Cadance Rasmussen-Li! Cadance Rasmussen-Li Born 2/25/24 at 3:20 pm. 7 lbs. 9.7 oz. 20.4" Congratulations to Kama Rasmussen-Li, Galaxy, and big sister Kaya on the birth of your baby boy! ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 15, 2024, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present (In-person): Angie Holt, Daniel Holt, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Sandra Roberts, Sandra Stewart, Lorraine Sears, Rhonda Danielson, Cheryl Dubberly, Paulette Kilts, Betty Atkinson, Denise Homsley, Ronald Touchton Present (Zoom): Lynn Freeman, Mary McKee, Lisa Barwell Call to Order: 9:32am (Angie Holt) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Programs: (Open)
Program: “Early Keyboards and Early Church Musicians” by Dr. Anita Renfroe - Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTSJanuary 2024 - submitted by Stef and Damon Martin ________________________________________________________________________ MONTHLY PROGRAMSMARCH Our March meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 9:30am at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., and over Zoom. Refreshments will be served. After the meeting, at approximately 10:15am, we will have our program: JohnWillard A. Utuk presents: Cipher Composing: How poetry, imagination, and storytelling can create unique musical experiences Biography JohnWillard Utuk is a pianist, educator, composer, and performer who values the integration of music, art, emotions, and memories. In teaching, he encourages students to create personal narratives around their pieces so they can personally connect with their repertoire. As a composer, The Etherea Suite, Volume 1 for solo piano was self-published as an intermediate-advanced collection for piano students inspired by Trials of the Innermost, a sci-fi/fantasy novel. In June 2023, his chamber piece, The High Priestess premiered at the Walden Creative Musicians Retreat with members of the International Contemporary Ensemble. Other collaborations include working with Sor Juana Elementary (Chicago, IL) in arranging an orchestration for the school’s debut fight song. He serves as a Youth Services Associate at Highlands Regional Library, coaches and accompanies band students for solo & ensemble festival, and uploads piano tracks as musical meditations on the Insight Timer application. JohnWillard began piano lessons with the late Ms. Eleanor Morgan of Cape Coral, FL, continuing with the late Artist-in-Residence, Dr. Robert MacDonald at Florida Southern College. JohnWillard earned bachelor’s degrees in music education & performance from Florida Southern College, and a Master of Music in piano performance from the University of North Florida. His teaching/performing videos are on YouTube @JwuPiano and his personal website is www.jwupiano.com. For those who cannot attend the meeting or program in person, here is the Zoom link: March 14 Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/91768579860?pwd=SFNxeVA4dkhNem4xd1Vsa0xURGZ5dz09 Meeting ID: 917 6857 9860 Passcode: 165043 APRIL Next month, Dr. Scott Watkins will be presenting a program on Thursday, April 11; more information to come. Please join us! ________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Our New Members! Hanh Nguyen Ryan Pennington Emily Stewart ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Student Recitals Our March JMTA Student Recital at All Saints Episcopal was well attended. 29 students from 10 teachers participated. Our next recital opportunity, for intermediate and advanced students, is Tuesday, April 16, at the Proton Therapy Institute (see page 8). ~Lorraine Sears, Recitals Co-Chair Community Recital Our community recital will be held at the UF Proton Therapy Institute on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 pm. This recital is for late intermediate and advanced level students. They may perform one or two pieces and will receive community service credit for the performance. The Institute is located at 2015 N. Jefferson Street in downtown Jacksonville. Students should wear performance dress. There will be staff and patients in attendance, and all friends and family are invited to attend. Please send names and complete music information to me by Tuesday, April 9 at my email, [email protected]. Thank you for supporting this event. - Dr. Sandra Stewart, Proton Therapy Recital Chair ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA SCHOLARSHIPSJMTA 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 Monday, March 25, 2024. 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. More info: https://www.jaxmta.org/summer-music-camp-scholarship.html - Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, JMTA Scholarship Committee Chair Some Area Summer Music Camp Offerings:University of North Florida Summer Music Camp June 16-21, 2024; Check with them regarding application deadline.https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/summer-camp.html For the following: Flute Bass Clarinet Clarinet Euphonium (Classical and jazz) Horn Bass Trombone (Classical and jazz) Jazz Bass Jazz Drumset Jazz Guitar Jazz Piano Jacksonville University Summer Chamber Music Intensive June 9-15, 2024; Please apply by April 12. https://www.ju.edu/music/chamber-music-intensive-competition.php Activities Include:
Violin Viola Cello Bass Piano Prelude Chamber Music Camp & Festival Music Camp and Festival June 17-22, 2024; Check with them regarding application deadline. https://preludechambermusic.org/music-camp Enrichment: Choice of Composition; Fiddling; Music History; Listening & Story Telling; Orchestra Reading; Sight Reading; Theory; Percussion/Rhythm; Yoga For the following: Violin Viola Cello Bass Friday Musicale General Y Jazz Camp at Friday Musicale July 29-August 2, 2024; Check with them regarding application deadline. https://fridaymusicale.com/jazz-camp-2023/ (it says 2023 in the link but it is for 2024) ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWSConcerto Competition The Concerto Competition will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the UNF School of Music Fine Arts Center Recital Hall (Building 45, Room 1200). The application deadline for this event was on Friday, March 1. Information can be found on the FSMTA Student Competitive Events webpage: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-competitive-events.html. Access the application for the district concerto competition here: https://www.fmta.org/district-concerto-application-form.html - Dr. Erin Bennett, Concerto Competition Chair Student Day The annual District IV Student Day testing will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., 32223. The application deadline was Friday, February 23. Student Day levels go from Primary through 12. More information about Student Day is here: https://www.jaxmta.org/student-day-faqs.html. You can access the application form here: https://www.jaxmta.org/student-day-application-requirements.html. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding District IV Student Day. - Angie Holt, District IV Student Activities Chair ________________________________________________________________________ Reminder of Upcoming Application Deadlines: JMTA Summer Music Camp Scholarship – Monday, March 25 Community “Proton Therapy” Recital – Tuesday, April 9 ________________________________________________________________________ MTNA 2024 National Conference Atlanta, Georgia March 16-20, 2024 https://www.mtna.org/Conference/Conference_Home/Conference/Home.aspx?hkey=cecd079e-f62b-4ed5-8575-57e2283ba248 ________________________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice Performances If you would be interested in performing a recital at the Hadlow Center 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. University of North Florida Music Events Click on link for more information/tickets for each: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Wednesday, March 13 Guest Artist Concert Featuring Alexei Romanenko, cello and Victoria Stjerna, violin *NEW!* Dr. Nick Curry, Coordinator Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, March 14 NuMix Concert “Mixed chamber ensembles performing music composed in the last 50 years.” Dr. Erin Bodnar and Dr. Andrea Venet, Directors Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 6:30pm Wednesday, March 27 Jazz Combo Night Lynne Arriale, Director Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater – 7:30pm Friday, March 29 UNF Percussion presents: Guest Artist, Oliver Xu “Juilliard alumnus Oliver Xu is internationally recognized as a solo performer who advocates for contemporary music.” Dr. Andrea Venet, Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, April 2 Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents: Amanda Lynn Bottoms, mezzo-soprano, and Denise Wright, piano “The richly vibrant, deeply expressive voice of Bottoms, her opulent sound blooming…stunning vocal beauty and absolute sincerity of expression” – Chicago Classical Review Dr. James Hall, Artistic Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, April 6 Opera Workshop Performances Deana Barone, Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, April 7 MidSpring Sing “UNF choral ensembles and select soloists.” Megan Tatro, MM Student Conductor Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Pianist Dr. Cara Tasher, Director of Choral Studies Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 3:00pm Jacksonville University Music Events Click on link for more information and how to get tickets for each: https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series-2023-2024/0546091001658934607?short& Thursday, March 21 Jazz in the Black Box – The Jacksonville University Jazz Combos and Jazz Faculty in Concert “Celebrating the essence of the jazz language in its purest form, the JU Jazz Combos and the JU Jazz Faculty will be featured performing traditional standards and modern works.” Location: Phillips Fine Arts Black Box Theater – 7:30pm Friday, March 22 Katie Mahan, Guest Artist “Praised as ‘one of the most outstanding talents coming up today’, American pianist Katie Mahan is capturing the attention of audiences throughout the world for her innovative musical personality, poetic interpretations and graceful stage presence.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, March 23 The Broadway Bradshaws in Concert “Join us for a concert featuring Broadway’s own Jared Bradshaw (Jersey Boys/Willy Wonka), Lindsay Northen Bradshaw (Wicked) and our Vocal Studies students.” Location: Swisher Theater – 7:30pm Tuesday, March 26 Piano Studio Recital “Students from the Piano Studio of Dr. Scott Watkins present their annual recital. Join us for an evening of award-winning talent and presentations of timeless repertoire.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, March 28 Jacksonville University Jazz Orchestra in Concert “The Jacksonville University Jazz Orchestra presents their signature Jazz Week Spring concert. Featuring director Stan Piper and special guest artists.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Friday, March 29 From Spain, Again! “Guitarist Brian Luckett presents a program of classical guitar music, featuring Spanish composers from the 19th and 20th centuries.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, April 2 Carnival of the Animals “Pianists Dr. Scott Watkins and Chi-yin Chen team up with colleagues to present Camille Saint-Saens’ beloved Carnival of the Animals in the composer’s original chamber music version.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, April 9 Spring Honors Recital “The Department of Music presents outstanding senior music majors in performance.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Wednesday, April 10 The SoundS of Spring Sing! “The RiverTones Vocal Jazz Ensemble present their annual SpringSing! Featuring a variety of jazz, pop and standards from throughout the ages.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Florida State College at Jacksonville Music Events Click on link for more information: https://www.fscj.edu/docs/default-source/wilson-center/fine-arts-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=3b7dc316_2 Saturday, April 6 Jazz Concert “Under the direction of Mr. John Thomas, this concert will feature toe-tapping musical selections that will please jazz enthusiasts and those that aren’t so jazzy.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Evensong Friday Musicale Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://fridaymusicale.com/events/ Saturday, March 16 Anthony Anurca and Paul Hanson: Solo / Duo Works for Bassoon and Electronics “Friday Musicale presents a special afternoon concert spotlighting two bassoonists known for pushing the boundaries of the instrument in electroacoustic solo performance.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 3:00-5:00pm Saturday, March 23 Lynne Arriale Trio – CD Release “Being recognized as ‘one of the most exciting pianists in contemporary jazz,’ (The Guardian, UK) pianist Lynne Arriale has performed on the most prestigious international concert stages over the past 30 years.” Lynne Arriale, piano Alon Near, bass Adam Nussbaum, drums Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday, March 26 CD Release Event: Joel Klein “Moments in Time” “Friday Musicale hosts saxophonist Joel Klein for a concert celebrating the release of his debut CD recording, ‘Moments in Time’.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Friday, March 29 Derek Gripper / Ballake Sissoko at Friday Musicale “Malian virtuoso Ballake Sissoko has taken over the mantle of the greatest touring kora player. Derek Gripper is South Africa’s leading guitarist who love of the kora set him transcribing and recording some of its greatest works, changing the face of classical guitar and giving the instrument its very first African repertoire.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Thursday, April 4 Alexei Romanenko: Bach Cello Suites (Part 1 of 2) “Friday Musicale hosts renowned cellist Alexei Romanenko for a performance of the complete Bach Cello Suites. The suites will be performed in two parts, beginning at 7pm on April 4th, and continuing at 7pm on April 11th.” “The six Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). They are some of the most frequently performed solo compositions ever written for cello. Bach most likely composed them during the period 1717–1723, when he served as Kapellmeister in Köthen. The title given on the cover of the Anna Magdalena Bach manuscript was Suites à Violoncello Solo senza Basso (Suites for cello solo without bass).” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – Matinee 12:00-1:00pm; Concert 7:00-9:30pm The Florida Chamber Music Project Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://flchambermusic.org/concerts-2/ Sunday, April 7 Haydn & Schumann “Haydn, the father of the string quartet, wrote 68 quartets during his long career which continued until the Romantic era was ushered in by Beethoven. Schumann continues the Romantic tradition and Haydn’s influence can be heard in Schumann’s String Quartet in F Major, Op. 41, No. 2.” String Quartet in G Major, Opus 77, No. 1 – Joseph Haydn String Quartet in F Major, Opus 41, No. 2 – Robert Schumann Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 525 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach – 3:00-4:00pm The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/23-24-season/ Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert Symphonic Night at the Movies Grant O’Brien, Guest Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:00pm Wednesday, March 20 Community Side-by-Side Coffee Series “Musicians from all around North Florida are playing alongside the musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony for our annual Community Side-By-Side performance. Join us as we perform captivating music in Jacoby Symphony Hall in a harmonious, musical collaboration!” Grant O'Brien, Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:00pm Friday, March 22 Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration! Coffee Series “The scores of Broadway dynamos Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein come alive with more impact than ever before in this tribute performance spotlighting the monumental scores of legendary musicals like The Sound of Music, Carousel and South Pacific. The Symphony and Broadway stars Ashley Brown and Tamar Greene will immerse you in the musical stories of these famous maestros.” “Coffee and cookies begin at 10:00am, concert begins at 11:00am.” Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Ashley Brown, Vocalist Tamar Greene, Vocalist Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 11:00am Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration!Paysafe Pops Series “The scores of Broadway dynamos Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein come alive with more impact than ever before in this tribute performance spotlighting the monumental scores of legendary musicals like The Sound of Music, Carousel and South Pacific. The Symphony and Broadway stars Ashley Brown and Tamar Greene will immerse you in the musical stories of these famous maestros.” Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Ashley Brown, Vocalist Tamar Greene, Vocalist Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – Both concerts: 7:30pm ________________________________________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 CalendarPlease view our website for any updates or additions to these events, as well as for more details including application deadlines: www.jaxmta.org. Thursday, March 14 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – JohnWillard Utuk Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 March 16-20 As Scheduled MTNA National Conference Atlanta, GA Saturday, March 23 As Scheduled District 4 Concerto Competition UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive., 32224 Saturday, April 6 As Scheduled District 4 Student Day Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., 32223 Thursday, April 11 9:30-Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Scott Watkins Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Tuesday, April 16 6:00pm Community “Proton Therapy” Recital UF Proton Therapy Institute, 2015 N. Jefferson St., 32206 Thursday, May 9 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Concerto & Scholarship Winners Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Stay tuned for more events to come! High Notes is distributed on the first of the month excluding June-August and December. 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