October 2024

JMTA High Notes
October 2024 —Vol. 28, no. 2
The JMTA meeting and program for October, held at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom, were canceled due to Hurricane Milton
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President’s Pen
Dear Colleagues, As you know, membership with MTNA (and thus FSMTA and JMTA) includes multiple benefits for us when we join. These include the following, as displayed on the FSMTA website at this link:
https://www.mtna.org//MTNA/JoinandRenew/membership/Member_Discounts.aspx
You can control+click on each one of these to go to each section of discounts. Business Online Counseling & Therapy Services Publications and Products Studio Management Services Hotels and Car Rentals Auto Repair
In addition, member benefits include various types of insurance:
https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/JoinRenew/Member_Benefits/Member_Insurance/MTNA/JoinAndRenew/Membership/Member_Insurance.aspx?hkey=89ebec92-5ec5-4451-8e57-a6c1bc23863b
What might other reasons be for joining our music teacher associations? MTNA’s new CEO, Brian Shepard, addresses this question in his Dear Reader column in the latest American Music Teacher magazine. Entitled The Power of Community, Shepard describes the warm sense of belonging we feel when joining a group where we can relax and feel included, being a part of “something that’s bigger than us—a place where we can be ourselves, share our knowledge and feel valued, while at the same time learning from others.”
Joining or renewing your membership in music teacher associations can help us feel like we have the support of the whole group as we teach. Shepard shared that “the studio music teaching profession can often feel isolating, so involvement in the local, state and national communities that MTNA offers is more important now than ever before.” He calls on us to not only “reach out” and welcome new colleagues, but to try to attend local meetings and to volunteer for a position on the board or a committee. With all of us working together, it benefits not only each of us, but our associations as a whole.
We hope you will be able to join us at our upcoming meetings / programs, as well as student opportunities throughout the year!
Sincerely,
Angie
Angie Holt, President
Shepard, Brian. “The Power of Community.” American Music Teacher, 2024, p. 2.
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Welcome New Members!
Dawn Borders
Daniel Holt
Mimi Zhang
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Table of Contents
Welcome New Members! . . . . . . . . 2
Meeting Minutes - September. . . . . 3
JMTA TREASURY REPORTS
August. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monthly Programs
November. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Community Service Awards . . . . . . .7
District IV News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FSMTA STATE NEWS
Mini-Conference. . . . . . . 8
Over Coffee With . . .
Michael Giuliani . . . . . . . 9
Area Concerts and Recitals . . . . . . .12
Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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JMTA Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 12, 2024, 10:00am
Keyboard Connection/Zoom
Present (In-person): Sandra Stewart, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Lorraine Sears, Sandra Roberts, Anita Renfroe, Angie Holt, Daniel Holt, Rhonda Danielson, Katherine Svistoonoff, Eunice Paliy-Bainger, Kamila Shahtakhtinski
Present (Zoom): Paulette Kilts, Denise Homsley, Lisa Barwell Flood, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Lynn Roberts, Mary McKee
Call to Order: 10:06am (Angie Holt)
Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
•Nothing to report
Secretary Minutes: (Stefanie Batson-Martin)
•Approved by Anita Renfroe and Katherine Svistoonoff
Treasurer’s Report: (Damon Martin and Stefanie Batson-Martin)
•The proposed JMTA Budget is unanimously approved
Vice-President/Membership: (Mary McKee)
•Daniel Holt is a new collegiate member
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Communications & Social Media Update: (Angie Holt)
•Interviewed Julie Hamby for the newsletter which has gone out
•The website has been updated with information
•Angie will be sending things out on Facebook and through email
Programs: (Open)
•Refer to the programs handout
Social: (Sandra Stewart)
•Passed around a sign-up sheet for refreshments for the upcoming meetings
Student Recitals: (Lorraine Sears & Gavin Taylor)
•Three student recitals are scheduled for the year, all are Sundays at 3pm
•October 13 - River Garden Senior Services
•December 15 - Arlington United Methodist
•March 2 - All Saints Episcopal
Scholarship: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski)
•A date will be announced
Student Day: (Angie Holt)
•March 8, 2025 - Mandarin Baptist Church
•Already have two judges lined up
Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts)
•Sent one to Betty Atkinson
•Will send a card to Sonja Foster
•Cheryl Dubberly needs a card, she is having medical concerns
Community Service Awards: (Joan Cordell)
•Not present
•Deadline is December 31, information is on the FSMTA Website
Ethics: (Betty Atkinson)
•Not present
Historian: (Paulette Kilts)
•She is constantly updating the archives online
•Paulette wrote an article about how to find things on the archives online
Wellness Liaison: (Denise Homsley)
•Hydration facts with Denise
Old Business:
•N/A
New Business:
•October Mini Conference in 2024 - We will be changing the associate member
•Conference 2025
•We have artwork!
•There’s a handout from Anita with information
•Sandra Palmer has been doing a lot of work
Adjourned: 10:52am (Sandra Stewart - Angie had to leave early)
Welcome Back Potluck Following Meeting
Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary
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JMTA TREASURY REPORTS
August 2024
Checking:
Expenses08/09/24
Check #1036 (SR - altruistic)$40.80
08/13/24Check #1038 (FSMTA conference fund)$100.00
08/22/24Check #1025 (EB - HS scholarship judge)$100.00
Deposits
08/08/24Check #23514 (JMTA membership dues)$120.00
08/31/24Interest - Business Checking$0.74
Current Checking$7,607.86
Warren Fund$927.73
TOTAL Checking Account$8,535.59
Business Money Market (Scholarship):
Expenses
Deposits
08/31/24Interest - Business Money Market$1.06
TOTAL Business Money Market Account$1132.53
Business Shares (Festival):
Expenses
Deposits
08/31/24Interest - Business Shares$0.45
TOTAL Business Shares Account$5,193.71
18-23 Month Business CD:
Expenses
Deposits
08/31/24Interest - CD$18.99
TOTAL Business CD Account$5,270.26
TOTAL ASSETS as of August 31, 2024$20,132.09
Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 09/11/2024

MONTHLY PROGRAMS
OCTOBER
Due to Hurricane Milton, the October JMTA meeting and program were canceled.
NOVEMBER
Andre Ferreira, nationally known local composer who has many duets published in the Federation Bulletin, will be presenting the JMTA program on Thursday, November 14th at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., beginning about 10:15am.
He will be performing his duets with some of our students and teachers. Would you and/or any of your students like to perform a duet with him as part of the program? Please email Angie Holt at [email protected] as soon as possible. The program will conclude around 11:30am.
Drawing: We will have a drawing for a Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra voucher for two tickets to one of their concerts, and a gift card to Music & Arts!
Andre Ferreira Biography:
“André Ferreira is a native of Jacksonville where he received both BME and Masters' degrees in Music from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville. Florida. While at JU, Mr. Ferreira was voted Vice President of the Senior Class, tapped into the "Green Key" Honorary Leadership Society, member of Phi Mu Alpha Professional Music Fraternity and Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
After college. Mr. Ferreira spent the next 34 years directing choirs in the Duval County Public schools. During those years, he was an active member of the Florida Music Educators Association and the Music Educator's National Conference. For the past 25 consecutive years, he has also enjoyed adjudicating for the District and State levels of the Federation Piano Festivals of Florida. It is through these many musical experiences that he has developed a love of composing." - http://www.pianomusicbyandre.com/
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Community Service Awards
Did you know that the JMTA participates in the Community Service Awards program? Per our website: “These awards are given to deserving 9th and 12th grade students in recognition of their leadership, achievements, and service to the community in the field of music. The applicants must also be students in good standing with their music instructor, a member of JMTA who recommends them for this award.”
Go to https://www.jaxmta.org/community-service-award.html for more information and for the application links. The application deadline is December 31st.
Contact Joan Cordell, Chair, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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DISTRICT IV NEWS
Did you know? Starting October 1, 2024 there is a NEW password you will need to access JMTA archived directories, FSMTA membership list, and Student Day files on the fmta.org website. The NEW password is Chopin. The password is case sensitive and must be entered as listed above.
- Paulette Kilts, JMTA Archivist/Historian Chair
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Student Day
2025 District IV Student Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., 32223. The application deadline for Student Day is Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Student Day guidelines may be found on the fmta.org website, under Student Activities and FSMTA Non-Competitive Events, for sample tests, guidelines, suggested repertoire, and other materials. The Student Day Handbook may also be of help. Also, an independent teacher has created a curriculum to help you prepare your students for the keyboard skills, written, and aural theory testing with helpful workbooks for each level. To order, email Sue Colvert (Music Masters) at [email protected]. Her phone number is 954-752-2856.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions.
- Angie Holt, District IV Student Activities Chair
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FSMTA STATE NEWS
FSMTA 2024 Mini-Conference:
”Making Great Music, One Beat at a Time”
October 19-20, 2024
West Palm Beach, FL
Hilton Palm Beach Airport - 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL
Links:
•Conference Registration ($110 members and $150 nonmembers)
•Hotel Reservations
•Friday Buffet Dinner
•Student Honors Recital
For more information: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-conference.html
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Over Coffee With . . . Michael Giuliani
We are getting to know one of our new members this month. Thank you, Michael, for sharing with us!
Q. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
A. I was born in Southern California, and moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when I was nine years old. When I graduated high school, I moved to Chicago to attend North Park University for undergraduate studies (piano performance), then Concordia University for my Master's degree (church music and organ). I met my wife, Agnes, in Nashville while touring with Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass--she's a violinist, and we were playing the same concert. We married a year later, and now have four beautiful children. We moved to St. Augustine three years ago so I could take the Director of Music position at Trinity Parish in downtown St. Augustine.
Q. What inspired you to begin music lessons?
A. My grandmother! I had always "tinkered" at the piano, but she decided that I was going to take formal piano lessons when I was nine years old.
Q. Did you have a favorite music teacher(s) that made music more enjoyable?
A. My very first piano teacher, Yvonne Crocken, made learning so enjoyable and was easy to talk to. I later studied with Frances Wirtanen, who became a mentor to me during my high school years; she's the reason I chose to pursue music as a career. During my undergraduate years, I studied with Terree Shofner-Emrich. She gave me the push I needed to "get my act together" (I was the typical undergrad student, lost in the wind). I've studied with other teachers, but these three made the biggest impact on me and instilled a love for music.
Q. Tell us about some things you have been/are involved in musically.
A. My "main job" throughout the years has been in churches, but I have worked extensively as a vocal collaborative pianist. During the few years I lived in Charleston, South Carolina I held staff pianist positions at Charleston Southern University, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Gospel Choir and Spiritual Ensemble, and did some work with the Taylor Festival Choir. After moving back to Chicago for my Master's, I became the pianist for the St. Charles Singers, Young Naperville Singers, and North Central College, and did quite a bit of work with other area choirs and vocalists. Since moving to St. Augustine, I have started working for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra as the chorus pianist, and frequently collaborate with musicians at the Amelia Island Opera, First Coast Opera, Jacksonville Children's Chorus, and University of North Florida. In addition to performance, teaching others has always been a passion of mine. I started teaching beginners in my hometown of Crystal Falls, Michigan while I was still in high school. When I lived in Chicago, I started a community music school through our church that at one point served around 600 students. Here in St. Augustine, my wife and I have launched the Young Artist Music Project with the goal of being the most comprehensive music training for children and youth in St. Johns County.
Q. Do you have a story of something that happened during one of your performances and how you handled it?
A. Not as a pianist--I've always shrugged those off and kept playing. BUT...during my freshman year of college, I turned pages for Elizabeth Buccheri. She was accompanying Nicole Cabell, who had just won BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, and the crowd was packed in. During some crazy Spanish piece, with an insane piano part, I lost track of where we were and was relying on Betty's cue to turn the page. Upon one of her head nods, I turned the page...but it turned out that wasn't my cue. She was just really into the piece! Her response was to yell "no!" mid-performance as she reached up to yank the page back. I was petrified! I handled that one by always trying to pawn off the page turning job to somebody else.
Q. What advice would you give to help focus before a performance and curb nerves?
A. My best advice is to be a perfectionist when you're practicing, but when the performance comes just relax and enjoy. Learn to be ok with making mistakes. They happen, and it really is ok! Trust in your preparation, keep moving forward, and enjoy the performance.
Q. Where is one of the most interesting places you’ve visited?
A. Krakow, Poland. Nothing "interesting" stands out, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful cities that I've visited.
Q. What do you find to be a challenge in teaching music and what do you find that helps?
A. I feel like diversity in learning styles has increased substantially over the past decade. Perhaps that's just an awareness that has come with age and experience, but I find that I have to adapt my teaching more often these days. I find help by reading research on pedagogy and neurodiverse learners, and by discussing with colleagues.
Q. Who are some of your favorite music composers?
A. Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Kapustin
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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.

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Events
Click on link for more information and tickets:
https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/23-24-season/

Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19
Sibelius’ Violin & Elgar’s Enigma
Florida Blue Classical Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor Stefan Jackiw, Violin Benjamin Britten, Composer – Variations for Orchestra Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto Edward Elgar – Enigma Variations
Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25
Conrad Tao: Piano Phenom
Symphony in 60 – Coffee Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor Conrad Tao, Piano Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 2 Sergei Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Jacoby Symphony Hall – 6:30pm (October 24) and 11:00am matinee (October 25)

Sunday, November 3
Organ Chamber Concert
JF Bryan Concert Organ Series Nathaniel Efthimiou, Conductor Matt Bickett, Organ “Joining forces with string and wind virtuosos of the Jacksonville Symphony, discover soul-stirring chamber melodies that resonate from the heart of Jacoby Symphony Hall.”
Jacoby Symphony Hall – 3:00pm

St. Johns Cathedral Music Events
Click on link for more information and tickets:
https://www.jaxcathedral.org/events/

Friday, October 18
Jazz in the Garden
“Come and go as you please.”
The North Florida Jazz Quartet
Dr. Marc Dickman, Director
Wine and charcuterie
St. John’s Cathedral’s Burwell Court – 5:30pm-7:00pm

Sunday, October 20
James D. Johnson Memorial Organ Concert
Beaches Fine Arts Series
Cameron Carpenter
Cathedral Nave – 4:00pm
Reception following

Sunday, November 3
Brass and Organ Concert
“Featuring Timothy Tuller, organ, and the Friends of Music Brass Ensemble”
Cathedral Nave – 5:00pm
Reception Following

University of North Florida Music Events
Click on link for more information and tickets:
https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html

Friday, October 18
UNF Percussion presents:
Labyrinth
Dr. Andrea Venet, Director
Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Performance Hall – 6:30pm

Friday, October 18
ACDA Preview Concert with the UNF Chamber Singers
Dr. Cara Tasher, Director
Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 7:00pm

Tuesday, October 22
37th Annual Great American Jazz Series Presents:
The US Air Force Falconaires Jazz Ensemble with UNF JE1
J.B. Scott, Artistic Director and UNF JE1 Director
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
465 11th Ave. North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 – 7:30pm

Friday, October 25
Escape Ten Percussion Duo: Dr. Andrea Venet and Dr. Annie Stevens
Featuring Heather Thorn, Xylophone
Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 6:30pm

Sunday, October 27
UNF Faculty Recital featuring Dr. Gary Smart, Piano
“Performing Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition”
Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 3:00pm

Saturday, November 2
Jacksonville Electroacoustic Music Festival (jemFEST)
Dr. Michael Bovenzi, Guest Artist
Dr. Joshua Tomlinson, Director
Fine Arts Center, Room 1200, Recital Hall – 7:00pm

Sunday, November 3
Fall Choral Showcase
Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor
Fine Arts Center Room 1200, Recital Hall – 6:00pm

Jacksonville University Music Events
Click on link for more information and tickets:
https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series-20242025/0546091001658934607?short&

Friday, October 18, Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20
Little Shop of Horrors
Directed by Debi Jordan
Musical Direction by Jay Ivey
(Ticketed event)
Swisher Theater – October 18 and 19 – 7:30pm, October 20 – 2:00pm

Tuesday, October 22
Fall Honors Recital
“The Department of Music presents outstanding music majors in performance.”
Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm

Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26
Musical Theater Fall Workshop Production
“With guest artists singer-songwriter A.J. Freeman and composer Kristoffer Bjarke”
(Ticketed event)
Phillips Fine Arts Building Black Box Theater – October 24 – 5:30pm, October 25 and October 26 – 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 29
Kinne Trio
“The award-winning Kinne Trio presents this concert featuring the music of Emilie Mayer, her Trio in B minor, Op. 16, plus Franz Schubert’s charming Valse Nobles, arranged for piano trio by Julius Zellner, and Frederick Delius’ Double Concerto for violin, cello and orchestra, arranged for piano trio by Philip Heseltine.”
Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 31
NOSFERATU: A Symphony of Terror
Ensemble X55-Percussion
“Ensemble X55-Percussion will provide the soundtrack for this classic film. Get festive and come dressed as Nosferatu.”
Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm

Tuesday, November 5
Jazz in the Black Box – The Jacksonville University Jazz Combos and Jazz Orchestra in Concert
Free admission.
Phillips Fine Arts Black Box Theater – 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

Thursday, October 17, Friday, October 18, Saturday, October 19, & Sunday, October 20
DramaWorks Presents: Peter/Wendy by Jeremy Bloom
See website link above to information to purchase tickets.
Studio Theater – October 17, 18, and 19 – 7:30pm, October 20 – 2:00pm

Friday Musicale Events
Click on link for more information and tickets:
https://fridaymusicale.com/events/

Thursday, October 17
Dave Eggar & Bristol Lightning Unplugged
“Celebrated cellist and 5-time Grammy nominee, Dave Eggar, highlights this special evening, ‘Bristol Lightning Unplugged.’ An avowed music historian and master storyteller, Eggar will guide the audience through music and conversation that features the roots of bluegrass and classical music, while combining those two styles as no one can. Accompanied by Eggar‘s Bristol Lightning co-founders, Grammy-nominated guitarist Phil Faconti and mandolin virtuoso, Blake Collins, Bristol Lightning Unplugged promises to be an unforgettable evening.”
645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:30-9:00pm

Wednesday, October 30
Daniel Adam Maltz
“Daniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. He is the leading fortepianist of his generation, performing in 50+ cities per year as a sought-after soloist, director, and Lieder accompanist. He is also an esteemed educator, visiting 40+ universities as a guest artist and clinician. Daniel specializes in Viennese Classicism — especially the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven — performed on the Viennese fortepianos of their time.”
645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm

Sunday, November 3
Endea Owens and the Cookout
“Upright bassist Endea Owens visits the Friday Musicale with her exciting band, The Cookout. Known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist, Bassist, and Composer. She has been mentored by Jazz Icons the likes of Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter. She has toured and performed with Wynton Marsalis, Jennifer Holliday, Diana Ross, Rhonda Ross, Solange, Jon Batiste, Jazzmeia Horn, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Cyrus Chestnut to name a few.”
645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm
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Find A Teacher Section on Jaxmta.org
Teachers, please take a moment to check out your information on our Find A Teacher page on the JMTA website (jaxmta.org). If you would like any changes made, or if you’re not listed yet and would like to be added, please contact Angie Holt at [email protected] with the verbiage you would like put in.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Have you found us on Facebook? Follow JMTA on Facebook for the latest happenings, photos, videos, and more!
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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.

Saturday, October 19 Sunday, October 20
As Scheduled
FSMTA 2024 Mini-
Conference
Hilton Palm Beach Airport,
150 Australian Avenue,
West Palm Beach, Florida

Thursday, November 14
9:30am – Meeting
After - Program
JMTA General Meeting and Program – Andre Ferreira, Composer
Keyboard Connection / Zoom
9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257

Sunday, December 15
3:00pm
JMTA Student Recital
Arlington United Methodist Church,
1400 University Blvd. N., 32211

Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:30am – District Meeting
After - Program
District IV Meeting and Program
Keyboard Connection / Zoom
9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257
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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].