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April 2023—Vol. 26, no. 7 JMTA General Meeting at Keyboard Connection and Zoom: Wednesday, April 12, 2023: 9:30am Program afterwards: Engaging Students with Autism in Music Lessons – Yangmingting Fang ________________________________________ President’s Pen Does music envelop your life or is it tangential? Do you find that your daily schedule revolves around musical activities – practice, preparation for lessons, reading, listening, teaching, performing solo or in ensembles, accompanying for church or other events…or does music take on a minor role for a few hours a few days a week? Whether or not music steers our routines, we recognize the power of music to transcend experiences and make permanent impressions. Each of us can link specific pieces of music with moments in our past – some happy memories, others, sad. Just the first lines of a song will trigger emotions and take us to a place or experience in our past. Helping our students access their memories to impact pieces they are studying will open an array of expressions available whenever they want. We always talk about the musical form, phrasing, dynamics, touch – but leave off the mood or character the composer is suggesting in the score. This may be the element that captures the student’s imagination. Do we connect well with each of our students? Some days, yes – some days, not so much. I believe that many of my students have had ADHD or have exhibited traits of autism. Often I was unprepared for their needs. The following session that we will watch as our April program provides background and many suggestions for working with students who have degrees of autism. Title: Engaging Students with Autism in Music Lessons -This presentation serves as a guide for inexperienced music teachers who desire to elevate the quality of life for students with autism. It synthesizes information from neurologists and biologists to bring an increased awareness to the cause of the disorder, as well as psychologists’ recommendations for communication strategies and physical activity. Yangmingting Fang recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Perfor-mance with a secondary concentration in Piano Pedagogy at The University of Alabama. She enjoys being a performer, a teacher, as well as a collaborative pianist. Fang is currently a Piano Instructor and Collaborative Artist in Residence at Orpheus Academy of Music in Austin, TX. I hope you will join me at Keyboard Connection or online for this important event. Anita Anita Renfroe President, JMTA [email protected] __________________________________ JMTA General Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present Zoom: Lynn Freeman, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Angie Holt, Mary McKee, Erin Bennett, Kamila Shahtakhtinsky, Angie Holt, Joan Cordell, Stephan Bernhard Present In-Person: Anita Renfroe, Lorraine Sears, Denise Homsley, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Paulette Kilts, Sandra Roberts, Lisa Barwell Call to Order: 9:32am (Anita Renfroe) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Secretary Minutes: (Stefanie Batson-Martin)
Treasurer’s Report: (Stefanie and Damon Martin)
Vice-President/Membership: (JohnWillard Utuk)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts)
Communications/Internet Media: (Angie Holt)
Community Service: (Joan Cordell)
Ethics: (Betty Atkinson)
Historian: (Lynn Roberts)
Programs: (Open position) Scholarships: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski)
Social: (Angie Holt and Stefanie Batson-Martin)
Student Recitals: (Lorraine Sears and Gavin Taylor)
Student Day Report: (Angie Holt)
Wellness Liaison: (Lisa Barwell)
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjourned: 10:10am (Anita Renfroe) Program: “Sleep and Exercise: The Unsung Practice Strategies” by Lois Svard -Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary ______________________________________ JMTA Treasury Report February 2023 JMTA Treasurer Transaction Monthly Report | February 1-28, 2023 Debits Credits Expenses 02/01/23 Check #1000 (SBM - SunBiz annual report) $61.25 Deposits 02/10/23 Check #17617 (JMTA membership dues) $50.00 02/28/23 Interest - Business Checking $0.83 Current Checking $6,362.90 Piano Festival Fund (add to Business Shares Acct) $3,337.08 Warren Fund $1,127.73 TOTAL Checking Account $10,827.71 Other Accounts: Debits Credits Expenses Deposits 02/28/23 Interest - Business Money Market $7.13 02/28/23 Interest - Business Shares $0.15 Business Money Market (Scholarship) $8,078.63 Business Shares (Festival) $1,850.23 TOTAL $9,928.86 TOTAL ASSETS as of February 28, 2023 $20,756.57 Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 03/07/2023 ______________________________________ JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMS APRIL Engaging Students with Autism in Music Lessons This presentation serves as a guide for inexperienced music teachers who desire to elevate the quality of life for students with autism. It synthesizes information from neurologists and biologists to bring an increased awareness to the cause of the disorder, as well as psychologists’ recommendations for communication strategies and physical activity. Yangmingting Fang recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance with a secondary concentration in Piano Pedagogy at The University of Alabama. She enjoys being a performer, a teacher, as well as a collaborative pianist. Fang is currently a Piano Instructor and Collaborative Artist in Residence at Orpheus Academy of Music in Austin, TX. PROGRAM CHAIR JMTA is in need of a Program Chair to organize the monthly programs. In the meantime, Dr. Anita Renfroe is continuing to bring programs to us. If you have an interest in being the Program Chair, please contact Anita at [email protected]. _____________________________________ 2023 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship The 2023 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Keyboard Connection. The judges were Dr. Erin Bennett, Dr. Anita Renfroe, and Dr. Sandra Stewart. Applicants Spencer McKee, student of Mary McKee and Yunhan Shen, student of Kamila Shahtakhtinski, performed programs of contrasting pieces from different periods. Spencer McKee was declared the winner of the 2023 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship. He will be presented with the check in the amount of $1,000 of established scholarship money after his performance at the JMTA meeting on May 10, 2023. - Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, Scholarship Committee Chair __________________________________ JMTA Recitals Community “Proton Therapy” Student Recital The annual Community “Proton Therapy” recital will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 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, please email information to Sandy Stewart at [email protected]. - Dr. Sandra Stewart is the organizer of this event. _______________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS District IV Concerto Competition Following are the winners of the FSMTA District Concerto Competition, which was held on March 11 at UNF’s Recital Hall: JUNIOR DIVISION Junior Strings Competition Winner: Amelia Harin
Alternate: Adriana Ossi
Winner: Ava Gong
Intermediate Strings Competition Winner: Louis Ossi
Senior Strings Competition Winner: Annelise Ossi
Senior Piano Competition Winner: Spencer McKee
These winners will go on to compete at the state competition, to be held at Jacksonville University on May 12-13. Many thanks to the judges: Strings: Siyu Zhang and Piotr Szewczyk Piano: Ileana Fernandez, JohnWillard Utuk, and Lynne Radcliffe - Dr. Erin Bennett, District Concerto Chair District IV Student Day District IV Student Day was held on March 25, 2023, at Mandarin Baptist Church. A total of 31 students participated from seven studios. 19 of those students have received State Honors and have been invited to perform in the Honors recital on Sunday, April 23 at 2pm at UNF’s Recital Hall. To receive State Honors, a student must receive Honors in both parts of the adjudicated audition and at least an Achievement in both Aural Theory and Written Theory. We are encouraging of each student who participates and works hard for Student Day, regardless of their grade; learning the Aural and Written theory has shown to be a valuable help when taking music classes in college. Many thanks are extended to this year’s adjudicators: Dr. Michael Mastronicola, Joan Cordell, and Rhonda Danielson, with help from Dr. Sandra Stewart, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Lorie Burningham, helpful advice from Denise Homsley, and Aural theory testers Dr. Jeannie Rose and Lorraine Sears, who also managed the recitals. In addition, a big thank-you to Dr. Erin Bennett for all her help in enabling us to use UNF’s Recital Hall for the Honors recital. Certificates, medallions, and State ribbons should be ready by the end of this month to be distributed in time for end-of-year studio recitals. - Angie Holt, District Student Day Chair ([email protected]) ______________________________ Over Coffee With . . . This month we are getting to know a new member of the JMTA who has recently transferred to our area. Please welcome Stefan Bernhard. STEFAN BERNHARD Q. Please tell us a little bit about yourself. A. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the great Jazz cities of the south, although ironically I play classical music. I was lucky enough to be raised by a family of pianists. In fact some of my first memories are lying under our baby grand listening to my father Luis, who is also a concert pianist. He’d play a variety of repertoire for hours on end, so I was familiar with the repetitive and experimental aspects of practicing from the start. Q. What inspired you to begin music lessons? A. I suppose it was a decision made for me, but a good one. Our family would attend concerts throughout New Orleans at great music venues, including the Orpheum and the Mahalia Jackson Theaters, and we also had an extensive collection of classical music records and CDs at home. Classical music was always present one way or another, so I suppose I developed a taste and understanding for it naturally. My two older brothers took lessons, so I would imitate their pieces at the piano by ear! My parents thought this was a good sign, so I began formal lessons at 5. Q. Did you have a favorite music teacher(s) that made music more enjoyable? A. When I was about 12 I began lessons with Faina Lushtak, who is a Steinway Artist and head of the keyboard division at Tulane University. She had previously taught my older brother and has an excellent reputation. It was an exciting prospect because I enjoyed attending her studio recitals and solo/concerto appearances. Her refined interpretations and ample technique inspired me to get some serious work done. She was like a second mother and kept all her students motivated by frequently involving us in competitions, master classes, festivals, and concerts. These experiences laid the foundation for my motivation, technical standards, interpretive approach, and general workflow. Q. Tell us about some things you have been/are involved in musically. A. At about 16 I was lucky enough to win the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition and performed Rachmaninov’s Second Concerto with the LPO. It’s one of my most treasured musical memories, and I still play it from time to time. I’ve participated in festivals that included solo and chamber recitals, including the Schlern International Music Festival in Völs am Schlern, Italy, New Orleans Piano Institute, and Master Classes with renowned pianists including Walter Hautzig, Seymour Bernstein, Vladimir Krainev, and Santiago Rodriguez. I’ve performed at Tulane University, University of Miami, the Royal College of Music, and the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center in Miami. Other music related activities include music consultant for the TV show American Horror Story: Coven, blog critic for the 24th New Orleans International Piano Competition, and judge for the 2019 Steinway and Sons Junior Piano Competition. My students have taken prizes at the 2018 Steinway and Sons Junior Piano Competition, Clara Schumann International Piano Competition, Sound Espressivo Festival and Competition, South Florida International Piano Competition, and the Manolov International Piano Competition in New York. Additionally, they’ve participated in the Key Biscayne Piano Festival, University of Miami Piano Seminar, and New Orleans Piano Institute. Q. Do you have a story of something that happened during one of your performances and how you handled it? A. I had an incident happen when rushing to my senior recital at Tulane, forgetting my cufflinks. Right after I started playing the opening work, a Haydn Sonata in E flat, I noticed my right shirt cuff had been poking out of the right jacket sleeve. It was covering my entire right hand. I had two choices, either stop and fix it or play on. I decided to just continue playing and finish the first movement before adjusting it. Luckily it didn’t cause any issues. That was a gentle reminder to devise a preconcert routine! Q. What advice would you give to teachers to encourage students to practice more? A. This is one of the biggest struggles we face as educators, and of course a complex one. When I was completing my masters at the Royal College of Music in London, we had taken modules in music education, performance health and wellbeing, performance research, etc. So I had an understanding of some of the psychological and social underpinnings of motivation, goal setting, perseverance, and overall well-being of musicians. Here are 10 research-backed action steps teachers can take:
Q. What advice would you give to help curb nerves before a performance? A. This is another major issue we all face as both performers and teachers, so we have experience from both sides. My advice is usually tailored to my students’ personalities, aptitudes, and outlook. However, in general I use a “performance roadmap” that lays a path toward the main performance/audition over one month after their piece is sufficiently learned (in the most ideal case). At this point, students should already understand the piece’s form and harmonic structure to serve as a “safety net”. The purpose is to desensitize them as much as possible and provide quantitative feedback for an objective measurement of where they stand. I have them fill out a worksheet with a scale of 1-10 in categories of: nervousness before and during performance, technique, tempo, and interpretation. The performance roadmap has students:
Q. What is one of the most interesting places you've visited? A. When I was in the UK in 2015 and 2016, I was fortunate to travel Europe extensively. Perhaps my favorite country was Malta, as its ancient heritage, unique language, and stunning natural vistas were unforgettable. I’d love to return soon as they have a budding classical music scene and piano series. Q. Who are some of your favorite music composers? A. If you were to see my social media pages, you’d probably come across a lot of Rachmaninov and Scriabin! I’d say those two are endlessly inspiring to me due to the complexity and novelty of their emotional content. Also, the technical and interpretive challenges are immense, but satisfying to tackle once you take control over it. _____________________________________ 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. Friday Musicale presents: UNF Wind Players in Concert Clarinet Choir, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Quartet, Wind Octet. “Consisting of music performance, education, and technology students, they have been seen on the stages in Bunol, Spain, Ostend, Belgium, Reno, NV, and Knoxville, TN.” Directed by Dr. Erin Bodnar, Dr. Sunshine Simmons, and Dr. Sarah Jane Young Date: Thursday, April 13 at 7:00-9:00pm Location: 645 Oak St., JacksonvilleCost: Free admission for Musicale members, UNF affiliates, and youth under 13 years (with adult); General admission $10. Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/unf-clarinet-and-flute-choir/ Amelia Island Singers present: The Road Home Spring Concert Dr. Anita Renfroe, Accompanist Dates: Friday, April 21 at 7:00pm, and Sunday, April 23 at 3:00pm Location: Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road. Go to ameliaislandsingers.com for tickets. Read brochures below for more information. The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Picturesque Postcards: Featuring Music by Copland, Smetana, Delius and Elgar Symphony in 60 Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor “Visit four countries in only one hour – Mexico, the Czech Republic, the United States and the United Kingdom – and find yourself musically surrounded by their lush and lively landscapes.” Date: Thursday, April 13 at 6:30pm (Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm, concert begins at 6:30pm) Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $25Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/picturesque-postcards-sym60/3102?_ga=2.244809090.607439795.1681113566-757763258.1662407897 University of North Florida Percussion presents: Spring Showcase Featuring Guest Artist, Dr. Melinda Leoce, Percussion “With guest artists: Carol Maynard, flute; Kevin Clasen-LeBlanc, clarinet; and Matt Monroe, horn. Featuring music by Jacques Ibert, Eric Ewazen, Samuel Barber and Jean-Philippe Rameau.” Date: Friday, April 14 at 6:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Disco Inferno Pops Series Grant O’Brien, Conductor Tamika Lawrence, Lorinda Lisitza, and Scott Coulter, Vocalists John Boswell, Piano “Dig out your platform shoes, satin pants and sequins and get ready to move! Jacoby Symphony Hall will sparkle under the spotlight for this wild 70s musical extravaganza.” Date: Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: $27 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/disco-inferno?_ga=2.148291248.607439795.1681113566-757763258.1662407897 Jacksonville University presents: JU Wind Ensemble Spring Concert “This spring pops concert will feature the Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble performing Latin inspired music from around the world.” Date: Saturday, April 15 at 3:00pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php Lawson Ensemble and University of North Florida Chamber Singers present: Viva Vivaldi! “With UNF Chamber Singers featuring Aurica Duca, violin; Grace Bahng Gavin and Nick Curry, cellos; and Cara Tasher, conductor. Works by Vivaldi.” Date: Sunday, April 16 at 6:00pm Location: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville, 32204Cost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Violin and Viola Studio Recital “Come and enjoy the talent and musicianship of the violin and viola students of Dr. Marguerite Richardson as they perform in their annual showcase concert.” Date: Sunday, April 16 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series Featuring Sam Handley, Bass-Baritone and Denise Wright, Piano Date: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: See link for details Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Guitar Ensemble and Studio Concert “Join us for a program of solos, duos, trios, and quartets written and arranged for the classical guitar and guitar ensemble featuring a diverse repertoire spanning the Renaissance through the 21st century.” Date: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: Take Two! UNF Percussion Duo Recital Dr. Andrea Venet, Coordinator Date: Thursday, April 20 at 7:00pm (Updated Time) Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Florida State College of Jacksonville presents: Symphonic Band Concert “Under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform diverse musical selections.” Date: Thursday, April 20 at 7:30-9:30pm Location: FSCJ South Campus, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246Click on link for details: https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D164426773 Florida State College of Jacksonville presents: Choral Concert “Under the direction of Dr. Tommy Shaphard, the Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and The Chorale will present a concert with various songs.” Date: Friday, April 21 at 7:30-9:30pm Location: FSCJ South Campus, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246Click on link for details: https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D164426775 University of North Florida School of Music presents: Clarinet Choir Recital Dr. Sunshine Simmons, Director Date: Saturday, April 22 at 2:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Spring FINALE: Jacksonville University Orchestra “The Jacksonville University Orchestra closes out the 2022-2023 season with Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ thrilling Symphony No. 2.” Date: Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Date: Sunday, April 23 at 6:00pmLocation: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, St. AugustineCost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: Piano Play-Off: Dance, Dance, Dance! Dr. Erin Bennett, Director Date: Sunday, April 23 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html The Florida Chamber Music Project presents: All Schubert Quartettsatz, D. 703, and String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden”, both by Franz Schubert Date: Sunday, April 23 at 3:00-4:00pm Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 505 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach Cost: $27 Click on link for details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-schubert-tickets-378541426597 Dr. Michael Bovenzi presents: The Extremity Quartet A saxophone quartet recital featuring works by: Ligeti, Hegdon, Tomlinson, Lago, and Florio. “The Extremity Quartet (EQ) is a newly formed chamber music ensemble comprised of music faculty and alumni from the University of North Florida. Members include Michael Bovenzi, Ruben Gedlaman, Lukas Ferrell, and Kedrick Adams.” Date: Monday, April 24 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html University of North Florida School of Music presents: Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Recital Dr. Marc Dickman, Director Date: Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00-7:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Romantic Giants: Scott Watkins Solo Recital “Dr. Scott Watkins presents a solo recital of music by Franz Liszt, Cesar Franck, and Franz Schubert. The program opens with the poetic Three Petrarch Sonnets by Liszt, followed by the chromatic masterpiece, Prelude, Chorale and Fugue by Franck. Schubert’s epic Sonata in C Major, D. 840, closes the recital. Left incomplete at the composer’s death, the version presented in this program was completed in 1921 by Austrian composer Ernst Krenek. Schubert’s gift for melody and haunting harmonies is apparent in this symphonically conceived work.” Date: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF Orchestra Concerto Showcase Concert Dr. Simon Shiao, Conductor “Featuring Devon Pita, percussion and Nathan Ealum, cello, winners of the 2023 UNF Orchestra Concerto Competition.” Date: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30pm Location: Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF Music Tech Showcase Concert Dr. Joshua Tomlinson, Coordinator “Original music and sound design composed by UNF music tech students for various media.” Date: Wednesday, April 26 at 8:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html 35th Annual Great American Jazz Series presents: JE1 Plays the Music of JE1 J.B. Scott, Artistic Director Date: Thursday, April 27 at 7:30pm Location: UNF’s Andrew A. Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF School of Music Honors Recital Dr. John Daugherty, Coordinator Date: Friday, April 28 at 12:00pm Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details:https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Friday Musicale presents: Architect Saxophone Quartet “What Summer Brings” “The Architect Saxophone Quartet was formed at the University of North Florida. Its members include Gavin Martellotti (soprano), Ruben Gedlaman (alto), Jack Beatenhead (tenor), and Kedrick Adams (baritone). Architect is currently based out of Jacksonville Florida, where the group performs local recitals and engages in the community.” Date: Friday, April 28 at 7:00-9:00pm Location: 645 Oak St., JacksonvilleCost: See link for details. Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/architect-saxophone-quartet-what-summer-brings/ The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Opera Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Kristine McIntyre, Stage Director Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Students from UNF School of Music “An Adventure of Romance & Enchantment. Watch as Jacoby Symphony Hall shimmers and transforms into a fairy tale out of a storybook.” Date: Friday, April 28 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 30 at 3:00pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: Starting at $29 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/22-23-season/ University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF Flute Faculty Recital UNF flute professors, Gia Sastre and Sarah Jane Young with pianist, Galen Dean Peiskee, Jr. “Repertoire by Ian Clarke, Franz Doppler, Flutronix, Shulamit Ran and Yuko Uebayashi” Date: Monday, May 1 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Saint Augustine Orchestra presents: From Broadway to Blockbusters “Bring your popcorn and enjoy soundtracks from stage and screen! From Phantom of the Opera and My Fair Lady to Grease to Jurassic Park and Raider’s of the Lost Ark, you won’t want to miss this night at the movies!” Scott C. Gregg, Artistic Director Dates: Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00-9:30pm and Thursday, May 11 at 8:00-9:30pm Location: Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine, 32084Cost: Adults $27.50, students 11-17 $12.00, youth 10 and under free Click on link for details and tickets: https://staugustineorchestra.ticketleap.com/ _________________________________ 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. April 12 9:30 – Meeting After – Program JMTA General Meeting And Program – Yangmingting Fang Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 April 23 3:00pm Student Day Honors Recital UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, 32224 April 25 6:00pm Community “Proton Therapy” Recital UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, 2015 N. Jefferson St., May 10 9:30 – Meeting 10:30 – Program JMTA General Meeting And Program - Recital 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. All submissions are due by the 20th of the month prior to distribution. Submissions may be sent to [email protected]. JMTA High Notes
April 2023—Vol. 26, no. 7 JMTA General Meeting at Keyboard Connection and Zoom: Wednesday, April 12, 2023: 9:30am Program afterwards: Engaging Students with Autism in Music Lessons – Yangmingting Fang _________________________________ President’s Pen Does music envelop your life or is it tangential? Do you find that your daily schedule revolves around musical activities – practice, preparation for lessons, reading, listening, teaching, performing solo or in ensembles, accompanying for church or other events…or does music take on a minor role for a few hours a few days a week? Whether or not music steers our routines, we recognize the power of music to transcend experiences and make permanent impressions. Each of us can link specific pieces of music with moments in our past – some happy memories, others, sad. Just the first lines of a song will trigger emotions and take us to a place or experience in our past. Helping our students access their memories to impact pieces they are studying will open an array of expressions available whenever they want. We always talk about the musical form, phrasing, dynamics, touch – but leave off the mood or character the composer is suggesting in the score. This may be the element that captures the student’s imagination. Do we connect well with each of our students? Some days, yes – some days, not so much. I believe that many of my students have had ADHD or have exhibited traits of autism. Often I was unprepared for their needs. The following session that we will watch as our April program provides background and many suggestions for working with students who have degrees of autism. Title: Engaging Students with Autism in Music Lessons -This presentation serves as a guide for inexperienced music teachers who desire to elevate the quality of life for students with autism. It synthesizes information from neurologists and biologists to bring an increased awareness to the cause of the disorder, as well as psychologists’ recommendations for communication strategies and physical activity. Yangmingting Fang recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Perfor-mance with a secondary concentration in Piano Pedagogy at The University of Alabama. She enjoys being a performer, a teacher, as well as a collaborative pianist. Fang is currently a Piano Instructor and Collaborative Artist in Residence at Orpheus Academy of Music in Austin, TX. I hope you will join me at Keyboard Connection or online for this important event. Anita Anita Renfroe President, JMTA [email protected] _________________________________ JMTA General Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present Zoom: Lynn Freeman, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Angie Holt, Mary McKee, Erin Bennett, Kamila Shahtakhtinsky, Angie Holt, Joan Cordell, Stephan Bernhard Present In-Person: Anita Renfroe, Lorraine Sears, Denise Homsley, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Paulette Kilts, Sandra Roberts, Lisa Barwell Call to Order: 9:32am (Anita Renfroe) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Secretary Minutes: (Stefanie Batson-Martin)
Treasurer’s Report: (Stefanie and Damon Martin)
Vice-President/Membership: (JohnWillard Utuk)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts)
Communications/Internet Media: (Angie Holt)
Community Service: (Joan Cordell)
Ethics: (Betty Atkinson)
Historian: (Lynn Roberts)
Programs: (Open position) Scholarships: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski)
Social: (Angie Holt and Stefanie Batson-Martin)
Student Recitals: (Lorraine Sears and Gavin Taylor)
Student Day Report: (Angie Holt)
Wellness Liaison: (Lisa Barwell)
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjourned: 10:10am (Anita Renfroe) Program: “Sleep and Exercise: The Unsung Practice Strategies” by Lois Svard -Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ JMTA Treasury Report February 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMS APRIL Engaging Students with Autism in Music Lessons This presentation serves as a guide for inexperienced music teachers who desire to elevate the quality of life for students with autism. It synthesizes information from neurologists and biologists to bring an increased awareness to the cause of the disorder, as well as psychologists’ recommendations for communication strategies and physical activity. Yangmingting Fang recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance with a secondary concentration in Piano Pedagogy at The University of Alabama. She enjoys being a performer, a teacher, as well as a collaborative pianist. Fang is currently a Piano Instructor and Collaborative Artist in Residence at Orpheus Academy of Music in Austin, TX. PROGRAM CHAIR JMTA is in need of a Program Chair to organize the monthly programs. In the meantime, Dr. Anita Renfroe is continuing to bring programs to us. If you have an interest in being the Program Chair, please contact Anita at [email protected]. ____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2023 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship The 2023 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Keyboard Connection. The judges were Dr. Erin Bennett, Dr. Anita Renfroe, and Dr. Sandra Stewart. Applicants Spencer McKee, student of Mary McKee and Yunhan Shen, student of Kamila Shahtakhtinski, performed programs of contrasting pieces from different periods. Spencer McKee was declared the winner of the 2023 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship. He will be presented with the check in the amount of $1,000 of established scholarship money after his performance at the JMTA meeting on May 10, 2023. - Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, Scholarship Committee Chair _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Recitals Community “Proton Therapy” Student Recital The annual Community “Proton Therapy” recital will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 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, please email information to Sandy Stewart at [email protected]. - Dr. Sandra Stewart is the organizer of this event. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS District IV Concerto Competition Following are the winners of the FSMTA District Concerto Competition, which was held on March 11 at UNF’s Recital Hall: JUNIOR DIVISION Junior Strings Competition Winner: Amelia Harin
Alternate: Adriana Ossi
Winner: Ava Gong
Intermediate Strings Competition Winner: Louis Ossi
Senior Strings Competition Winner: Annelise Ossi
Senior Piano Competition Winner: Spencer McKee
These winners will go on to compete at the state competition, to be held at Jacksonville University on May 12-13. Many thanks to the judges: Strings: Siyu Zhang and Piotr Szewczyk Piano: Ileana Fernandez, JohnWillard Utuk, and Lynne Radcliffe - Dr. Erin Bennett, District Concerto Chair District IV Student Day District IV Student Day was held on March 25, 2023, at Mandarin Baptist Church. A total of 31 students participated from seven studios. 19 of those students have received State Honors and have been invited to perform in the Honors recital on Sunday, April 23 at 2pm at UNF’s Recital Hall. To receive State Honors, a student must receive Honors in both parts of the adjudicated audition and at least an Achievement in both Aural Theory and Written Theory. We are encouraging of each student who participates and works hard for Student Day, regardless of their grade; learning the Aural and Written theory has shown to be a valuable help when taking music classes in college. Many thanks are extended to this year’s adjudicators: Dr. Michael Mastronicola, Joan Cordell, and Rhonda Danielson, with help from Dr. Sandra Stewart, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Lorie Burningham, helpful advice from Denise Homsley, and Aural theory testers Dr. Jeannie Rose and Lorraine Sears, who also managed the recitals. In addition, a big thank-you to Dr. Erin Bennett for all her help in enabling us to use UNF’s Recital Hall for the Honors recital. Certificates, medallions, and State ribbons should be ready by the end of this month to be distributed in time for end-of-year studio recitals. Following are some scenes from this year’s District Student Day. - Angie Holt, District Student Day Chair ([email protected]) Photo cred: Lorraine Sears __________________________________________________________________________________ Over Coffee With . . . This month we are getting to know a new member of the JMTA who has recently transferred to our area. Please welcome Stefan Bernhard. STEFAN BERNHARD
Q. What inspired you to begin music lessons? A. I suppose it was a decision made for me, but a good one. Our family would attend concerts throughout New Orleans at great music venues, including the Orpheum and the Mahalia Jackson Theaters, and we also had an extensive collection of classical music records and CDs at home. Classical music was always present one way or another, so I suppose I developed a taste and understanding for it naturally. My two older brothers took lessons, so I would imitate their pieces at the piano by ear! My parents thought this was a good sign, so I began formal lessons at 5. Q. Did you have a favorite music teacher(s) that made music more enjoyable? A. When I was about 12 I began lessons with Faina Lushtak, who is a Steinway Artist and head of the keyboard division at Tulane University. She had previously taught my older brother and has an excellent reputation. It was an exciting prospect because I enjoyed attending her studio recitals and solo/concerto appearances. Her refined interpretations and ample technique inspired me to get some serious work done. She was like a second mother and kept all her students motivated by frequently involving us in competitions, master classes, festivals, and concerts. These experiences laid the foundation for my motivation, technical standards, interpretive approach, and general workflow. Q. Tell us about some things you have been/are involved in musically. A. At about 16 I was lucky enough to win the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition and performed Rachmaninov’s Second Concerto with the LPO. It’s one of my most treasured musical memories, and I still play it from time to time. I’ve participated in festivals that included solo and chamber recitals, including the Schlern International Music Festival in Völs am Schlern, Italy, New Orleans Piano Institute, and Master Classes with renowned pianists including Walter Hautzig, Seymour Bernstein, Vladimir Krainev, and Santiago Rodriguez. I’ve performed at Tulane University, University of Miami, the Royal College of Music, and the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center in Miami. Other music related activities include music consultant for the TV show American Horror Story: Coven, blog critic for the 24th New Orleans International Piano Competition, and judge for the 2019 Steinway and Sons Junior Piano Competition. My students have taken prizes at the 2018 Steinway and Sons Junior Piano Competition, Clara Schumann International Piano Competition, Sound Espressivo Festival and Competition, South Florida International Piano Competition, and the Manolov International Piano Competition in New York. Additionally, they’ve participated in the Key Biscayne Piano Festival, University of Miami Piano Seminar, and New Orleans Piano Institute. Q. Do you have a story of something that happened during one of your performances and how you handled it? A. I had an incident happen when rushing to my senior recital at Tulane, forgetting my cufflinks. Right after I started playing the opening work, a Haydn Sonata in E flat, I noticed my right shirt cuff had been poking out of the right jacket sleeve. It was covering my entire right hand. I had two choices, either stop and fix it or play on. I decided to just continue playing and finish the first movement before adjusting it. Luckily it didn’t cause any issues. That was a gentle reminder to devise a preconcert routine! Q. What advice would you give to teachers to encourage students to practice more? A. This is one of the biggest struggles we face as educators, and of course a complex one. When I was completing my masters at the Royal College of Music in London, we had taken modules in music education, performance health and wellbeing, performance research, etc. So I had an understanding of some of the psychological and social underpinnings of motivation, goal setting, perseverance, and overall well-being of musicians. Here are 10 research-backed action steps teachers can take:
Q. What advice would you give to help curb nerves before a performance? A. This is another major issue we all face as both performers and teachers, so we have experience from both sides. My advice is usually tailored to my students’ personalities, aptitudes, and outlook. However, in general I use a “performance roadmap” that lays a path toward the main performance/audition over one month after their piece is sufficiently learned (in the most ideal case). At this point, students should already understand the piece’s form and harmonic structure to serve as a “safety net”. The purpose is to desensitize them as much as possible and provide quantitative feedback for an objective measurement of where they stand. I have them fill out a worksheet with a scale of 1-10 in categories of: nervousness before and during performance, technique, tempo, and interpretation. The performance roadmap has students:
Q. What is one of the most interesting places you've visited? A. When I was in the UK in 2015 and 2016, I was fortunate to travel Europe extensively. Perhaps my favorite country was Malta, as its ancient heritage, unique language, and stunning natural vistas were unforgettable. I’d love to return soon as they have a budding classical music scene and piano series. Q. Who are some of your favorite music composers? A. If you were to see my social media pages, you’d probably come across a lot of Rachmaninov and Scriabin! I’d say those two are endlessly inspiring to me due to the complexity and novelty of their emotional content. Also, the technical and interpretive challenges are immense, but satisfying to tackle once you take control over it. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. Friday Musicale presents: UNF Wind Players in Concert Clarinet Choir, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Quartet, Wind Octet. “Consisting of music performance, education, and technology students, they have been seen on the stages in Bunol, Spain, Ostend, Belgium, Reno, NV, and Knoxville, TN.” Directed by Dr. Erin Bodnar, Dr. Sunshine Simmons, and Dr. Sarah Jane Young Date: Thursday, April 13 at 7:00-9:00pm Location: 645 Oak St., JacksonvilleCost: Free admission for Musicale members, UNF affiliates, and youth under 13 years (with adult); General admission $10. Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/unf-clarinet-and-flute-choir/ Amelia Island Singers present: The Road Home Spring Concert Dr. Anita Renfroe, Accompanist Dates: Friday, April 21 at 7:00pm, and Sunday, April 23 at 3:00pm Location: Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road. Go to ameliaislandsingers.com for tickets. Read brochures below for more information. The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Picturesque Postcards: Featuring Music by Copland, Smetana, Delius and Elgar Symphony in 60 Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor “Visit four countries in only one hour – Mexico, the Czech Republic, the United States and the United Kingdom – and find yourself musically surrounded by their lush and lively landscapes.” Date: Thursday, April 13 at 6:30pm (Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm, concert begins at 6:30pm) Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $25Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/picturesque-postcards-sym60/3102?_ga=2.244809090.607439795.1681113566-757763258.1662407897 University of North Florida Percussion presents: Spring Showcase Featuring Guest Artist, Dr. Melinda Leoce, Percussion “With guest artists: Carol Maynard, flute; Kevin Clasen-LeBlanc, clarinet; and Matt Monroe, horn. Featuring music by Jacques Ibert, Eric Ewazen, Samuel Barber and Jean-Philippe Rameau.” Date: Friday, April 14 at 6:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Disco Inferno Pops Series Grant O’Brien, Conductor Tamika Lawrence, Lorinda Lisitza, and Scott Coulter, Vocalists John Boswell, Piano “Dig out your platform shoes, satin pants and sequins and get ready to move! Jacoby Symphony Hall will sparkle under the spotlight for this wild 70s musical extravaganza.” Date: Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: $27 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/disco-inferno?_ga=2.148291248.607439795.1681113566-757763258.1662407897 Jacksonville University presents: JU Wind Ensemble Spring Concert “This spring pops concert will feature the Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble performing Latin inspired music from around the world.” Date: Saturday, April 15 at 3:00pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php Lawson Ensemble and University of North Florida Chamber Singers present: Viva Vivaldi! “With UNF Chamber Singers featuring Aurica Duca, violin; Grace Bahng Gavin and Nick Curry, cellos; and Cara Tasher, conductor. Works by Vivaldi.” Date: Sunday, April 16 at 6:00pm Location: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville, 32204Cost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Violin and Viola Studio Recital “Come and enjoy the talent and musicianship of the violin and viola students of Dr. Marguerite Richardson as they perform in their annual showcase concert.” Date: Sunday, April 16 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series Featuring Sam Handley, Bass-Baritone and Denise Wright, Piano Date: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: See link for details Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Guitar Ensemble and Studio Concert “Join us for a program of solos, duos, trios, and quartets written and arranged for the classical guitar and guitar ensemble featuring a diverse repertoire spanning the Renaissance through the 21st century.” Date: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: Take Two! UNF Percussion Duo Recital Dr. Andrea Venet, Coordinator Date: Thursday, April 20 at 7:00pm (Updated Time) Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Florida State College of Jacksonville presents: Symphonic Band Concert “Under the direction of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform diverse musical selections.” Date: Thursday, April 20 at 7:30-9:30pm Location: FSCJ South Campus, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246Click on link for details: https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D164426773 Florida State College of Jacksonville presents: Choral Concert “Under the direction of Dr. Tommy Shaphard, the Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and The Chorale will present a concert with various songs.” Date: Friday, April 21 at 7:30-9:30pm Location: FSCJ South Campus, Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 32246Click on link for details: https://www.fscj.edu/news-events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D164426775 University of North Florida School of Music presents: Clarinet Choir Recital Dr. Sunshine Simmons, Director Date: Saturday, April 22 at 2:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Spring FINALE: Jacksonville University Orchestra “The Jacksonville University Orchestra closes out the 2022-2023 season with Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ thrilling Symphony No. 2.” Date: Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Date: Sunday, April 23 at 6:00pmLocation: St. Anastasia Catholic Church, St. AugustineCost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: Piano Play-Off: Dance, Dance, Dance! Dr. Erin Bennett, Director Date: Sunday, April 23 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html The Florida Chamber Music Project presents: All Schubert Quartettsatz, D. 703, and String Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden”, both by Franz Schubert Date: Sunday, April 23 at 3:00-4:00pm Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 505 BeachBlvd., Jacksonville Beach Cost: $27 Click on link for details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-schubert-tickets-378541426597 Dr. Michael Bovenzi presents: The Extremity Quartet A saxophone quartet recital featuring works by: Ligeti, Hegdon, Tomlinson, Lago, and Florio. “The Extremity Quartet (EQ) is a newly formed chamber music ensemble comprised of music faculty and alumni from the University of North Florida. Members include Michael Bovenzi, Ruben Gedlaman, Lukas Ferrell, and Kedrick Adams.” Date: Monday, April 24 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html University of North Florida School of Music presents: Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Recital Dr. Marc Dickman, Director Date: Tuesday, April 25 at 5:00-7:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Romantic Giants: Scott Watkins Solo Recital “Dr. Scott Watkins presents a solo recital of music by Franz Liszt, Cesar Franck, and Franz Schubert. The program opens with the poetic Three Petrarch Sonnets by Liszt, followed by the chromatic masterpiece, Prelude, Chorale and Fugue by Franck. Schubert’s epic Sonata in C Major, D. 840, closes the recital. Left incomplete at the composer’s death, the version presented in this program was completed in 1921 by Austrian composer Ernst Krenek. Schubert’s gift for melody and haunting harmonies is apparent in this symphonically conceived work.” Date: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville 32211Cost: FreeClick on link for more details: https://www.ju.edu/cfa/events.php University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF Orchestra Concerto Showcase Concert Dr. Simon Shiao, Conductor “Featuring Devon Pita, percussion and Nathan Ealum, cello, winners of the 2023 UNF Orchestra Concerto Competition.” Date: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:30pm Location: Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF Music Tech Showcase Concert Dr. Joshua Tomlinson, Coordinator “Original music and sound design composed by UNF music tech students for various media.” Date: Wednesday, April 26 at 8:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html 35th Annual Great American Jazz Series presents: JE1 Plays the Music of JE1 J.B. Scott, Artistic Director Date: Thursday, April 27 at 7:30pm Location: UNF’s Andrew A. Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF School of Music Honors Recital Dr. John Daugherty, Coordinator Date: Friday, April 28 at 12:00pm Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details:https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Friday Musicale presents: Architect Saxophone Quartet “What Summer Brings” “The Architect Saxophone Quartet was formed at the University of North Florida. Its members include Gavin Martellotti (soprano), Ruben Gedlaman (alto), Jack Beatenhead (tenor), and Kedrick Adams (baritone). Architect is currently based out of Jacksonville Florida, where the group performs local recitals and engages in the community.” Date: Friday, April 28 at 7:00-9:00pm Location: 645 Oak St., JacksonvilleCost: See link for details. Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/architect-saxophone-quartet-what-summer-brings/ The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Opera Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Kristine McIntyre, Stage Director Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Students from UNF School of Music “An Adventure of Romance & Enchantment. Watch as Jacoby Symphony Hall shimmers and transforms into a fairy tale out of a storybook.” Date: Friday, April 28 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 30 at 3:00pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200Cost: Starting at $29 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/22-23-season/ University of North Florida School of Music presents: UNF Flute Faculty Recital UNF flute professors, Gia Sastre and Sarah Jane Young with pianist, Galen Dean Peiskee, Jr. “Repertoire by Ian Clarke, Franz Doppler, Flutronix, Shulamit Ran and Yuko Uebayashi” Date: Monday, May 1 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, JacksonvilleCost: Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Saint Augustine Orchestra presents: From Broadway to Blockbusters “Bring your popcorn and enjoy soundtracks from stage and screen! From Phantom of the Opera and My Fair Lady to Grease to Jurassic Park and Raider’s of the Lost Ark, you won’t want to miss this night at the movies!” Scott C. Gregg, Artistic Director Dates: Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00-9:30pm and Thursday, May 11 at 8:00-9:30pm Location: Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine, 32084Cost: Adults $27.50, students 11-17 $12.00, youth 10 and under free Click on link for details and tickets: https://staugustineorchestra.ticketleap.com/ _____________________________________________________________________________ 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. DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION April 12 9:30 – Meeting After – Program JMTA General Meeting And Program – Yangmingting Fang Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 April 23 3:00pm Student Day Honors Recital UNF Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, 32224 April 25 6:00pm Community “Proton Therapy” Recital UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, 2015 N. Jefferson St., May 10 9:30 – Meeting 10:30 – Program JMTA General Meeting And Program - Recital 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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