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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. All submissions are due by the 20th of the month prior to distribution. Submissions may be sent to [email protected]. JMTA High Notes
February 2024 —Vol. 27, no. 5 JMTA meeting and Program at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom Thursday, February 15 - 9:30am meeting and program afterwards: "Early Keyboards and Early Church Musicians" performed by Dr. Anita Renfroe _____________________________________________________________________________ President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, For Black history month, the following are a few examples of many who have made outstanding contributions to our world of classical music and beyond, which we can share with our students. You can read more about each in the links at the end. Vicente Lusitano (c. 1520-c. 1561) – Lusitano was a part of the later Renaissance period, born in Portugal. Becoming a Catholic priest as well as a composer and brilliant music theorist, he relocated to Rome and published “a collection of motets: sacred, polyphonic choral compositions (where voices sing several layers of independent melodies simultaneously)” (Williams). His music then remained largely unknown for centuries but is being re-discovered and performed again. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) – the Chevalier de Saint-Georges was born in the French colony of Guadaloupe. He composed string quartets, symphonies and concertos. Even Mozart is said to have envied him (Roberts). “He also led one of the best orchestras in Europe – Le Concert des Amateurs – and former US president John Adams judged him ‘the most accomplished man in Europe’” (Roberts). George Bridgetower (1778-1860) – Bridgetower was born in Poland but lived most of his life in England. He was known as an “Afro-European virtuoso violinist and composer” (Roberts). His performance so impressed Beethoven that he originally dedicated his Kreutzer Sonata to Bridgetower and performed it with him (Beethoven on the pianoforte, Bridgewater on the violin), before having a falling-out with him (Roberts). Francis “Frank” Johnson (1792-1844) – Johnson was born in Philadelphia. He was a composer, “known for being the first African American composer to have his works printed as sheet music. He played the violin and keyed bugle, and wrote over 200 pieces – including Ethiopian songs, operatic airs and marches” (Roberts). Scott Joplin (1868-1917) – Joplin was born in Texas and became known as the “King of Rag.” “His ideas around harmony, as well as his complex bass patterns and sporadic syncopation, are still imitated by composers today” (Roberts). Many of Joplin’s compositions, for instance The Entertainers, The Easy Winners, and Maple Leaf Rag, are popular pieces performed today. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) – Coleridge-Taylor was born in London, England and was a British composer. Named the “African Mahler” by New York musicians, he combined African-American folk music with concert repertoire (Roberts). Florence Price (1887-1953) – Price was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, began piano at a young age and graduated from the New England Conservator of Music in Boston with degrees in piano and organ in 1906. After teaching for years, she moved to Chicago in 1927 where she “continued studying composition, orchestration, and organ and started composing extensively” (MacInnis). Price submitted her Symphony in E Minor in a contest and won first prize, and then “became the first African-American female composer to have a piece performed by a major orchestra (in her case, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra)” (MacInnis) MacInnis, Mindy. “Composers of Color You Should Know.” The Gilmore, 7 Apr. 2021, www.thegilmore.org/blog/composers-of-color-you-should-know/. Roberts, Maddy Shaw. “10 Black Composers Who Changed the Course of Classical Music History.” Classic FM, Classic FM, 4 Oct. 2022, www.classicfm.com/discover-music/black-composers-who-made-classical-music-history/. Williams, Holly. “The Great 16th-Century Black Composer Erased from History.” BBC News, BBC, 15 June 2022, www.bbc.com/culture/article/20220615-the-lost-16th-century-black-composer-vicente-lusitano. There are many more composers who have contributed to the enjoyment of music, too many to cover here. Thank you and hope to see you all at the meeting on Thursday, February 15! Sincerely, Angie Angie Holt President, JMTA _____________________________________________________________________________ District 4 Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 11, 2024 9:30am, Keyboard Connection Present In-Person: Stefanie Batson-Martin, Denise Homsley, Paulette Kilts, Angie Holt, Anita Renfroe, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Lorraine Sears Present Zoom: Lynn Freeman, Rhonda Danielson, Mary McKee, Erin Bennett Call to Order: 9:38am (Kama Rasmussen-Li) Vice-President: (Erin Bennett) Secretary Minutes: (Stefanie Batson-Martin) •Paulette motioned to approve the August 2023 minutes, Anita/Erin seconded Treasurer’s Report: (Denise Homsley) •Two reports •First 6 months of 2023 •$6,530.22, total income 6125 dollars, total expenses 1,515.84 •Added up brought in 300 for sonatina, expenses were 155.91, profit of 154.09 •Concerto took in $320, spent $310 •Student day income $1,005, spent $1,049.93 •Savings account January 1: $5,747.62, received 2.88 interest, ending balance June 30 $5,750.50 •July 1-December 31, didn’t bring in any money, only expense was $10 to FSMTF President’s Fund •Ending balance of checking $6,702.38 as of Dec. 31 •Beginning balance on the Savings Account as of July 1 was $5,750.50, $3.42 earned on interest •$5,753.42 ending balance as of December 31 for the savings account COMMITTEE REPORTS: Student Day: (Angie) •Went to the FSCJ Facilities Manager, turned in paperwork to figure out the cost, if it’s too much, we’ll resort to Mandarin Baptist •Planning on using less for food this year •Denise let us know we stopped using FSCJ in the past because they charged by the room, JU decided not to have us for an unknown reason in the past •Mulled over whether there was a benefit to hold it in a college/university rather than a church District Concerto Competition: (Erin Bennett) •March 23, Saturday •Application deadline is March 1 •Application is live and runs through the state competitive events portal •Held at UNF Recital Hall Sonatina and Sonata Festival: (Erin Bennett) •Afternoon, February 4, •Application was revised to January 19, 2024 •The link is live and open •Also held at the UNF Recital Hall Certification: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski) •Not present Community Service Awards: •Deadline is coming up soon, details were sent in an email Old Business: •None New Business: •FSMTF is always soliciting donations from members •State awards for students come out of the foundation •Also give out different teacher awards, like the one Mary Beth Purchase and Amy Turon received •Our next full conference in 2025 is being hosted by District 4 and Gainesville Adjourned: 9:52am (Kama Rasmussen-Li) Program: Cultivating Motivation: Growing our Students’ Passion for Music by Kama Rasmussen-Li - Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTS November 2023 and December 2023 - submitted by Stef and Damon Martin ________________________________________________________________________ MONTHLY PROGRAMS FEBRUARY Our February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15 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: Dr. Anita Boyle Renfroe presents Early Keyboards and Early Church Musicians Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Josef Haydn and Charles Wesley, Jr. are linked in several ways but the most important is through their faith. Though their formal religious affiliations varied from Roman Catholic to Lutheran to the Church of England and Protestantism, their fervor never failed. Each man recognized that his talents were God-given, and each dedicated his music to God. Each infused his music with humor and joy. Each experienced trials and tribulations as a church musician trying to praise God and make a living. Each had to tune the harpsichord, work on the organ pipes and listen to folks praise or complain about the music. Come and join me at Keyboard Connection on February 8th at 10:15am (right after the JMTA meeting) as we listen to the sounds of two different harpsichords as well as two historical fortepianos. The program is an hour. I hope to see you there. Anita For those who cannot attend the meeting or program in person, here is the Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/98209259961?pwd=eFp3Q2dHMVREMGZaVFNGN0VRSHdadz09 Meeting ID: 982 0925 9961 Passcode: 032135 MARCH Next month, JohnWillard Utuk will be presenting a program on Thursday, March 14; more information to come. Please join us! ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Student Recitals We had a lovely recital December 3, 2023, at Arlington United Methodist Church. Six teachers and 16 students participated. Our next recital is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2024, at All Saints Episcopal Church on Hendricks Ave. in the San Marco area. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 21. View our website for participation guidelines and application details. https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-student-recitals.html ~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. - Sandy Stewart, Proton Therapy Recital Chair ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA SCHOLARSHIPS JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition The JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2:00pm at the Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 32257. The deadline for application is Friday, February 23, 2024, no exceptions. Auditions will be open only to students who have studied for six or more months with a JMTA member in good standing and who state their intention to pursue a college degree in Music. Students seeking a dual major in Music and another field of study are eligible to apply. Three letters of recommendation, applicant’s repertoire list of three pieces from different time periods with duration no longer than 30 minutes along with signed application form and the fee of $25. Repertoire must be memorized. The winner of the Scholarship Competition is required to perform at a future JMTA function, TBA. Info: https://www.jaxmta.org/high-school-senior-scholarship-competition.html - Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, JMTA Scholarship Committee Chair JMTA Summer Music Camp Scholarship JMTA Summer music camp scholarship is awarded annually only to pre-college students of JMTA members. The deadline for application is 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 ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS Concerto 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 cost for FSMTA members will be $40 (student fee), and for nonmembers it will be $80 ($40 teacher fee and $40 student fee). Checks should be made payable to “FSMTA District 4” and mailed to Dr. Erin Bennett, whose address is on the website. The application deadline for this event will be 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 will be 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 Student Recital – Wednesday, February 21 District 4 Student Day – Friday, February 23 JMTA High School Senior Scholarship - Friday, February 23 District 4 Concerto Competition – Friday, March 1 JMTA Summer Music Camp Scholarship – Monday, March 25 Community “Proton Therapy” Recital – Tuesday, April 9 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 Tuesday, February 13 UNF Orchestra Annual Concerto Showcase Concert Dr. Simon Shiao, Conductor Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater – 7:30pm Wednesday, February 14 UNF Concert Band Outdoor Concert Dr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor Location: On the UNF Green (weather permitting) – 5:00pm Wednesday, February 14 Valentine Wishes in Brass “Performing romantic music for brass soloists featuring Dr. Randy Tinnin, Dr. Marc Dickman and Dr. Gary Smart” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Friday, February 16 UNF Flute Day *NEW!* See UNF link above for schedule. Dr. Sarah Jane Young, Coordinator; email [email protected] for more information. Location: Fine Arts Center – various rooms Sunday, February 18 UNF Choral Program Honors the Diaspora “UNF Choral ensembles with Lavonya Johnson, Megan Tatro and special guest alumnus Dr. Emorja Roberson.” Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Pianist Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 3:00pm Monday, February 19 Jazz Combo Night Lynne Arriale, Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Wednesday, February 21 UNF Wind Symphony Presents: In the Spotlight “Featuring the winner of the 2024 UNF Wind Symphony Concerto Competition and Oakleaf High School Wind Ensemble.” Dr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, February 25 Lawson Ensemble with pianist Yukino Miyake “The first prize winner of the 2016 Los Angeles Liszt International Competition, Yukino Miyake has performed as a collaborative pianist with musicians from several orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Paris National Opera.” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 3:00pm Thursday, March 7 36th Annual Great American Jazz Series Presents: Composers Forum featuring drummer and composer Dennis Mackrel with UNF JE1 J.B. Scott, Artistic Director, UNF JE1 Director Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm 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& Tuesday, February 13 Spring Orchestra Concert “The Jacksonville University Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Marguerite Richardson presents a concert of masterworks from the orchestra repertoire.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, February 20 Ensemble X-55 Percussion “This concert by Ensemble X-55 is a hot take on important literature for percussion. Works on the program include: Music for Mallet Instruments, Voices, and Organ and Nagoya Marimbas by Steve Reich, Homunculus C.F. by Julia Perry, and Mudra by Bob Becker. Julia Perry’s work was composed in honor of Black History Month and was a harmonically groundbreaking work at the premiere.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Friday, February 23, Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25 The Revolutionists * ticketed event “A Comedy; a Quartet, a Revolutionary Dream Fugue, a True Story By Lauren Gunderson” Directed by Debi Jordan Location: Swisher Theater; Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 – 7:30pm; Feb. 25 – 2:00pm Thursday, February 29 New Music “Join us for the New Music at Jacksonville University Concert featuring works recently composed by Jacksonville University faculty and students.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, March 2 Rossano Galante, Guest Artist “Rossano Galante is best known as a composer for symphonic band and film. As a prolific composer and orchestrator he has over 50 published compositions for winds and has orchestrated for over 75 films. He will appear with the Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble as well as the First Coast Wind Symphony as a guest conductor and clinician for this concert of band works.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, March 5 Fall of the Leaf “Jacksonville University faculty Dr. Jay Ivey, Dr. Shannon Lockwood and Dr. Scott Watkins perform a recital featuring Imogene Holst’s Fall of the Leaf for solo cello, Lori Laitman’s Long Pond Revisited for voice and cello and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Sonata in G Minor for cello and piano.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, March 7 The SoundS of Sight “The Jacksonville University Camerata and Choirs combine to present Jocelyn Hagen’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci’s words and sketches come to life through beautiful projections accompanying Hagen’s lush and transcendent score.” The FSCJ choirs will also be participating in this performance. 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 Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16 danceWORKS 27th Annual Spring Dance Concert * ticketed event “Under the direction of Rebecca R. Levy, this concert will feature the FSCJ Dance Repertory Company, danceWORKS. Choreography by faculty, students and guest artists.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm (both dates) Thursday, February 22 Symphonic Band Concert “Under the director of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform diverse musical selections.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Saint John’s Cathedral Events Click on link for more information: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/events/ Sunday, February 25 The University Singers, Washington & Lee “The University Singers, the premiere choral ensemble at Washington and Lee University, continues to be recognized as one of the finest a cappella choirs in the region. Under the direction of award-winning Conductor Shane M. Lynch.” Location: 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville – 5:00pm Day Evensong Friday Musicale Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://fridaymusicale.com/events/ Thursday, February 22 Simon Shiao and Kayo Ishimaru “Principal Harpist Kayo Ishimaru of the Jacksonville Symphony and Violin Professor Dr. Simon Shiao team up for a special violin and harp duo concert on Feb. 22, 2024. Works on the program include the Fantaisie by Camille Saint-Saens, Meditation from Thais by Jules Massenet, as well as arrangements for harp and violin by Astor Piazzolla, Leonard Cohen and Arvo Part.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00pm Sunday, February 25 Jeffery McGhee and Michael Landrum “Baritone Jeffery McGhee and pianist Michael Landrum have specialized in sacred songs and spirituals for nearly 20 years. Their presentations of spirituals have taken them to venues in New Jersey, Wisconsin, Mississippi, New York, and Florida.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 3:00-5:00pm Thursday, February 29 Scenes from “Penzance” with First Coast Opera “The well-known opera Pirates of Penzance follows the hapless Frederic, who only has a birthday every four years since he was born on February 29th. Join Friday Musicale and First Coast Opera in a special birthday celebration for the fictional Frederic – songs will be sung from the opera, plus more great selections from visiting artists with FC Opera.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm The Florida Chamber Music Project Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://flchambermusic.org/concerts-2/ Sunday, February 25 Love in Different Forms “Webern and Mendelssohn wrote quartets about falling in love; Caroline Shaw wrote in appreciation of Valencia oranges!” Langsamer Satz – Anton Webern Valencia – Caroline Shaw String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Opus 13 – Felix Mendelssohn 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, February 16 & Saturday, February 17 Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony Florida Blue Classical Series Anna Rakitina, Guest Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm “Conductor Anna Rakitina makes her debut with the Symphony for one of the greatest of all late Romantic symphonies, Rachmaninoff’s Second. The second movement’s stunningly gorgeous string melodies are hallmark Rachmaninoff, and the final movement radiates triumphant resolution. Rakitina and the Symphony set the stage one of Rachmaninoff’s most tender and longing miniatures, his famous Vocalise, and Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, a piece that embraces unity and the power of women.” Friday, February 23 Music of the Knights: Paul McCartney, Elton John & Andrew Lloyd Webber - Matinee Coffee Series “Coffee and cookies begin at 10:00am, concert begins at 11:00am.” Grant O'Brien, Conductor Scott Coulter, Vocalist Campbell Walker Fields, Vocalist Blaine Krauss, Vocalist John Boswell, Piano & Vocalist Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 11:00am Friday, February 23 & Saturday, February 24 Music of the Knights: Paul McCartney, Elton John & Andrew Lloyd Webber Paysafe Pops Series “Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are not only knights—they also happen to be three of the most successful songwriters of all time with careers that span decades. Music of the Knights® honors their lasting musical influence with songs like ‘Memory,’ ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him,’ ‘Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,’ ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘Circle of Life,’ ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight,’ ‘Your Song,’ ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,’ ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Hey Jude.’” Grant O'Brien, Conductor Scott Coulter, Vocalist Campbell Walker Fields, Vocalist Blaine Krauss, Vocalist John Boswell, Piano & Vocalist Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, February 25 JSYO Winter Concert Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras Series Grant O'Brien, JSYO Music Director & Assistant ConductorHelen Morin, Conductor, Premier Strings & Encore Strings Rose Francis-Wisniewski, Conductor, Foundation Strings David Song, Conductor, Jump Start Strings Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 5:00pm Thursday, February 29 The Four Seasons Symphony in 60 Series Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Adelya Nartadjieva, Violin “Join Conductor Kevin Fitzgerald, the Symphony and Concertmaster Adelya Nartadjieva as she transports you with her mesmerizing solos through Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Astor Piazzolla – The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 6:30pm; Cocktail hour at 5:30pm ________________________________________________________________________ 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 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. Thursday, February 15 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Anita Renfroe Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, March 3 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., 32207 Saturday, March 9 2:00pm JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition Keyboard Connection 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Thursday, March 14 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – JohnWillard Utuk Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 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. All submissions are due by the 20th of the month prior to distribution. Submissions may be sent to [email protected]. JMTA High Notes
January 2024 —Vol. 27, no. 4 District IV meeting and Program at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom Thursday, January 11 - 9:30am meeting and program afterwards: "Cultivating Motivation: Growing our Students’ Passion for Music" given by Kama Rasmussen-Li, M.M. _____________________________________________________________________________ District President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, Many wishes to you for a healthy, safe, and prosperous Happy New Year!! If your holiday was more busy and less relaxing, then may you find some much-needed rest in the routine of 2024. As with every year, I always enjoy making new resolutions and the chance to start new habits. Along with these ideas is a topic that’s become very near and dear to me within the past decade: motivation and growing a student's love for music. The highest wish of many teachers and parents (myself included) is for our students and children to develop that lifelong love and passion for music, but it's a wish that can’t actually be taught! We can learn and teach the very best technical and musical knowledge in the world, but there's still an elusive element that is essential for our students to develop their own, personal, long-lasting relationship with music. Think about your own current and former students for a minute. How many developed skills, and very great skills for some, but ultimately chose other paths in life, or studied and performed professionally but developed injuries related to the fact that their heart wasn’t in music as their own, personally chosen life path? I’m not saying we should explore the topic of motivation to further live through and realize our own dreams through our students and children. Rather, the topic of growing and cultivating a lifelong love and passion for music is something that enriches everyone’s life, no matter their vocation in life. Consequently, if we can facilitate our students continuing to study music later in life, we also add to the probability that they will continue to enrich the music and arts world as adults. This topic is endlessly fascinating because we are all different people with very different things that motivate each one of us. However, there are certain patterns that emerge and many ways to stimulate additional musical interest in our students. So many times, we’re focused on the next piece, the next performance, the next event, or the next recital and making each performance the very best that it can be, with the student’s enjoyment, personal development, and relationship to music being squashed in the process. Next Thursday, I’ll present some current ideas on "Cultivating Motivation: Growing our Students’ Passion for Music." It would be wonderful if we could also bring our personal stories (of both successes and students who we may have missed the mark with) and own fun tips and tricks to share with each other for a round-table group discussion. See you next Thursday, Kama Kama Rasmussen-Li, M.M. President, FSMTA District IV _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 9, 2023, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present (In-person): Lisa Barwell, Angie Holt, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Sandra Roberts, Lorraine Sears, Rhonda Danielson, Cheryl Dubberly, Betty Atkinson, Mary McKee Present (Zoom): Paulette Kilts, Anita Renfroe, Denise Homsley, Erin Bennett Call to Order: 9:30am (Angie Holt) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Programs: (Open)
Program: Dr. Gary Smart (UNF Professor of Music) - “Musicality, should it really be the icing on the cake?” With some short piano performances - Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTSOctober 2023, and Updated Proposed / Approved Budget for 2024 - submitted by Stef and Damon Martin ________________________________________________________________________ MONTHLY PROGRAMSJANUARY District IV Meeting and Program Our January meeting will be on Thursday, January 11 at 9:30am at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., headed up by Kama Rasmussen-Li, M.M., District IV president. Refreshments will be served. Following the meeting, Kama will be presenting a program on:"Cultivating Motivation: Growing our Students’ Passion for Music" Hope to see you there! For those of you who cannot attend in person, following is the Zoom link: January 11 – D4 Topic: FSMTA D4 Meeting - 1/11/24 Time: Jan 11, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/99136155505?pwd=dUFucVRrc1lZK2VkNnBpVnFLRStTUT09 Meeting ID: 991 3615 5505 Passcode: 914011 FEBRUARY Next month, Dr. Anita Renfroe, past president of JMTA will be performing for us after the JMTA meeting on Thursday, February 8; you won’t want to miss it! More information to come. ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Student Recitals(photos from our last JMTA Student Recital in December, performed at Arlington UMC.) ________________________________________________________________________ HEALTH and WELLNESSBoundaries & Mental Health I've been thinking in recent months about healthy boundaries in my music studio and how they can create a positive impact on my mental health. Whenever I have good boundaries between me and my studio families, my brain is more at rest and better able to take care of business challenges and home life. If you're looking to learn more about this area of studio management, check out this YouTube video from Sara Campbell at Savvy Music Studio. She covers these points:
Rethinking Compassion: A Key to Sustainable Teaching In this video we’ll delve into the essence of compassion -- how it shapes our professional and personal lives -- and we'll focus on how the dual nature of co... www.youtube.com
DISTRICT IV NEWSSonatina and Sonata Festival The Sonatina & Sonata Festival will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 2:00pm, at the UNF School of Music Fine Arts Center Recital Hall (Building 45, Room 1200). The cost will be $15 for students of FSMTA members, and $25 for students of non-member teachers. Checks should be made payable to “FSMTA District 4” and mailed to Dr. Erin Bennett, whose address is on the website. The application deadline for this event will be Friday, January 19. Here is a link to the 2024 application: https://forms.gle/2o9q7sHU8pZgXfpQ8 See the jaxmta website for more information and for the UNF Liability Waiver, which must be filled out as well. https://www.jaxmta.org/district-4-sonatina--sonata-festival.html - Dr. Erin Bennett, Sonatina and Sonata Festival Chair Concerto 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 cost for FSMTA members will be $40 (student fee), and for nonmembers it will be $80 ($40 teacher fee and $40 student fee). Checks should be made payable to “FSMTA District 4” and mailed to Dr. Erin Bennett, whose address is on the website. The application deadline for this event will be 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 in the spring of 2024 in Jacksonville, the date tentatively set for Saturday, April 6, 2024. 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. If you would like further helps for your student to learn the written and aural theory and keyboard skills, you can purchase a consumable written theory workbook for your student, as well as keyboard skills helps and an aural theory USB flash drive that follows exactly what is needed for that level of Student Day. You can order the packet (around $21) from Music Masters through email: [email protected]. Their phone number is (954) 752-2856. You can also go to their website to see sample pages: http://musicmasterstheory.com/. This is a separate company and is not required; if you would rather, you can just use the documents on the FMTA website as they state what is required to know. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding District IV Student Day. - Angie Holt, Student Activities Chair ([email protected]) ______________________________________________ Reminder of Upcoming Application Deadlines: Sonatina and Sonata Festival – Friday, January 19 Concerto Competition – Friday, March 1 JMTA Student Recital (held on March 3 - more information coming in February’s High Notes) – Wednesday, February 21 Student Day – Late February ________________________________________________________________________ Center Stage (Photos of Dr. Anita Renfroe and students performing at Hospice's First Friday series program) ________________________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice Performances If you and/or your students 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, January 10 PROJECT Trio "PROJECT Trio is a dynamic and innovative music group known for their genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence. The trio pushes the boundaries of traditional chamber music with their unique fusion of classical, jazz, hip-hop, and world music influences.” (whatisproject.org) Dr. Nick Curry, Coordinator Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Friday, January 26 African Roots: UNF, FSCJ and DASOTA Choral Programs The choruses of UNF, FSCJ, and DASOTA combine to perform a program of African roots. Dr. Michael Barrett, Guest Conductor (University of Pretoria) Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative pianist Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor, Director of Choral Studies Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 6:00pm Thursday, February 1 Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents: Carlos Enrique Santelli, tenor and Denise Wright, piano “A winner of the 2018 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, tenor Carlos Enrique Santelli is a recent graduate of Los Angeles Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program.” Dr. James Hall, Artistic Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Friday Musicale Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://fridaymusicale.com/events/ Friday, January 19 James Hall and Michael Landrum: Songs of Joseph Marx and Franz Schubert “Friday Musicale is proud to welcome vocalist Dr. James Hall, a faculty member in the UNF School of Music recently awarded with the Gerson Yessin Distinguished Professorship, along with pianist Michael Landrum.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm The Florida Chamber Music Project Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://flchambermusic.org/concerts-2/ Sunday, January 28 “’Opera Without Words’ – a concert featuring the music of opera composers” String Quartet in D Major, K. 499 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Crisantemi – Giacomo Puccini String Quartet in E minor – Giuseppe Verdi 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, January 26 & Saturday, January 27 Mozart, Vivaldi & Handel Florida Blue Classical Series Zadok the Priest and Selections from Royal Fireworks Music – Handel; La folia – Vivaldi; Overture from Don Giovanni and Mass in C major - Mozart Jeanette Sorrell, Conductor; Sonya Headlam, Soprano; Amanda Crider, Mezzo-soprano; Jacob Perry, Jr., Tenor; Edward Vogel, Baritone; Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – both at 7:30pm Friday, January 12 & Saturday, January 13 Women Rock! The Music of Carole King, Pat Benatar, Heart & More Paysafe Pops Series Selections include songs that were sung by Carole King, Irene Cara, Joni Mitchell, Pat Benatar, Heart, Tina Turner, and others Grant O’Brien, Conductor; Emily Drennan, Vocalist; Tamika Lawrence, Vocalist; Brie Cassil, Vocalist; Jacob Navarro, Drums Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – both at 7:30pm Friday, January 19 A Journey from Bach to Beethoven - MatineeCoffee Series Movements from Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and Schubert Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – Coffee and cookies begin at 10:00am, concert begins at 11:00am Thursday, January 18 A Journey from Bach to BeethovenSymphony in 60Movements from Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and SchubertKevin Fitzgerald, ConductorLocation: Jacoby Symphony Hall – Cocktail hour begins at 5:30pm, concert begins at 6:30pm Sunday, January 21 Mid-Century Modern Combo Jazz Series “Members of the Jacksonville Jazz Collective take you back to the era when the trio was king, with sizzling hits from the likes of Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Nat Cole and more. Sit back and listen to the cool.” “Selections to be announced from the stage.” James Jenkins, Jazz Series Curator & Jacksonville Jazz Collective Director Jacksonville Jazz Collective Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 3:00pm ________________________________________________________________________ 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 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, January 11 9:30am - Meeting After – Program District 4 Meeting and Program – “Cultivating Motivation” Keyboard Connection 9912 Sand Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, February 4 2:00pm District 4 Sonatina / Sonata Festival UNF Recital Hall 1 UNF Drive, 32224 Thursday, February 8 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Anita Renfroe Keyboard Connection / Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, March 3 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital All Saints Episcopal Church 4171 Hendricks Ave., 32207 Thursday, March 14 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – JohnWillard Utuk Keyboard Connection / Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Saturday, March 23 As Scheduled District 4 Concerto Competition UNF Recital Hall 1 UNF Drive, 32224 Saturday, April 6 (tentative) As Scheduled District 4 Student Day Location to be finalized Thursday, April 11 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Scott Watkins Keyboard Connection / Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Thursday, May 9 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Winners of Concerto Competition and JMTA Scholarship Keyboard Connection / Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Stay tuned for more events to come! 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November 2023—Vol. 27, no. 3 JMTA Meeting and Program at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom Thursday, November 9, 2023: 9:30am meeting and program afterwards: “Musicality: Should It Really Be the Icing on the Cake?” with Dr. Gary Smart, UNF Professor of Music _____________________________________________________________________________ President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, We work diligently to engage our students in a wide variety of music. Besides the core repertoire available from many publishers, we have scores from different eras, styles, and levels. With this abundance, one type that is still not well-known, at least to me, is the music of Eastern Asia. According to an article in the New York Times, “works by Asian composers make up only about 2 percent of American orchestral performances planned for the coming season” (NYTimes.com). Following are some Eastern Asian composers that we can become acquainted with, from Liveabout.com: Sheng – Originally from China, Sheng teaches at the University of Michigan, and is a composer, pianist, and conductor. He has been “commissioned by the White House, has had his works performed by many of the world’s leading orchestras and performers, and has become the New York Ballet’s first resident composer. Sheng’s music is a melodic and unclouded blend of Bartok and Shostakovitch” (liveabout.com). Chinary Ung – Born in Cambodia, Ung moved to the U.S. in his early 20s, studying clarinet at the Manhattan School of Music. His music is a mix of Cambodian and Western, and in 1989 he was the first American to win the Grawemeyer Award. He teaches composition at UC San Diego. (liveabout.com) Isang Yun – Yun, born in Korea, moved to Tokyo at 16 to study at the Osaka Conservatory. Later, journeying through Europe, he “ended up in Germany where he wrote the majority of his compositions, which included symphonies, concertos, operas, choral works, chamber music, and more. His music style is regarded as avant-garde with Korean influence” (liveabout.com). Tan Dun – Originally from China, Dun moved to NYC in the 1980s to study music at Columbia University. His musical style mixes experimental, classic Chinese, and Western. “It is almost a guarantee you’ve heard music by Tan Dun thanks to his original film scores for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero. What’s more, for opera fans, Tan Dun’s world premiere of his opera The First Emperor took place at the Metropolitan Opera on December 21, 2006” (liveabout.com). Toru Takemitsu – Born in Japan, Takemitsu was a self-taught composer who won many awards. In 1957, he received international recognition for composing Requiem. Besides traditional Japanese music, Takemitsu was inspired by “Debussy, Cage, Schoenberg, and Messiaen,” and “is considered one of the first prominent Japanese composers to be recognized in Western music” (liveabout.com). With the rise of anime and popularity of videogame music, many students are already familiar with composers like Mamoru Fujisawa, known as Joe Hisaishi, who is a “Japanese film composer born in 1950 who has over 100 film scores and solo albums to his name. Dubbed ‘the John Williams of Japan’ by Pitchfork in 2017, he has won the Japanese Academy Award for Best Music seven times” (Goldsteinmusic.com). Hisaishi, who chose his name because of its kanji translation of “Quincy Jones”, is well known for composing music for the Studio Ghibli anime films which are increasingly popular. Two videogame composers of note, that many of your students are probably familiar with, are Koji Kondo, who worked on the original Super Mario and Legend of Zelda games, and Nobuo Uematsu, who worked on the Final Fantasy series. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/23/arts/music/asian-composers-classical-music.html https://www.liveabout.com/famous-asian-classical-composers-723781 https://goldsteinmusic.com/joe-hisaishi/#:~:text=Mamoru%20Fujisawa%2C%20better%20known%20as,for%20Best%20Music%20seven%20times As music teachers who broaden your students’ horizons with a variety of music, you have many pieces you must know at any given time. If you have, say, 20 students, and each of those students are working on 5 pieces, you are teaching around 100 pieces at the same time. You work hard for your students, and in this month of thankfulness, I am thankful for each one of you! Have a blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season. High Notes will be back in January. Sincerely, Angie Angie Holt President, JMTA _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present (In-person): Sandra Stewart, Lorraine Sears, Sandra Roberts, Rhonda Danielson, Lisa Barwell, Paulette Kilts, Sheryl Dubberly, Ronald Touchton Present (Zoom): Lynn Freeman, Denise Homesley, Mary McKee Call to Order: 9:43am (Sandra Stewart) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Treasurer’s Report: (Damon Martin and Stefanie)
Vice-President/Membership: (Mary McKee) • Newish members were present:
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Programs: (Open)
Communications & Social Media Update: (Angie Holt)
Social: (Sandra Stewart)
Student Recitals: (Lorraine Sears & Gavin Taylor)
Scholarship: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski)
Student Day: (Angie Holt)
Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts)
Community Service Awards: (Joan Cordell)
Ethics: (Betty Atkinson)
Historian: (Paulette Kilts)
Wellness Liaison: (Lisa Barwell)
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjourned: 10:02am (Sandra Stewart) Presentation: “From… The Art of Practicing” by Dr. Michael Bovenzi Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTS September Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 10/02/2023 ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMSNOVEMBER JMTA Meeting and Program Our November meeting will be on Thursday, November 9 at 9:30am at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd. Refreshments will be served. Following the meeting, Dr. Gary Smart, Professor of Music at UNF, will be with us to present a program on: “Musicality: Should It Really Be the Icing on the Cake?” About Dr. Smart: "Gary Smart's career has encompassed a wide range of activities as composer, classical and jazz pianist, and teacher. Always a musician with varied interests, he may be the only pianist to have studied with Yale scholar/ keyboardist Ralph Kirkpatrick, the great Cuban virtuoso Jorge Bolet, and the master jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. A true American pluralist, Dr. Smart composes and improvises a music that reflects an abiding interest in Americana, jazz, and world musics, as well as the Western classical tradition." - https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/n00008326 (Click on the above website link for more information about Dr. Smart.) For those of you who cannot attend in person, following is the Zoom link: November 9 Topic: JMTA November Meeting - 11/9/23 Time: Nov 9, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/98372515262?pwd=dlFiZ3pPaGxWWjJDRmFNcEIwZGZ3Zz09 Meeting ID: 983 7251 5262 Passcode: 207061 ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Student Recitals 2023-2024 We had a great opening recital at River Garden on Sunday, October 22! 23 students participated, and about 40 of the residents were in attendance. River Garden made delicious refreshments for us to enjoy. Our next Student Recital is Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Arlington United Methodist Church. Start time 3:00pm. Submissions are due to Co-Chair Gavin Taylor at [email protected] by November 22. Thank you to all teachers who participated in this last recital; everyone submitted their applications by the deadline! View the JMTA Recitals page on the website for more detailed information on guidelines and application process. https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-student-recitals.html Also, be on the lookout for information on a Community Recital opportunity for our Intermediate and Advanced students at the Proton Therapy Institute on a Tuesday evening in April, date TBA. - Lorraine Sears, Student Recitals Co-Chair Following are pictures from the October 22nd recital. STATE NEWS2023 FSMTA State Conference October 19-22, 2023 Lakeland, Florida The 2023 FSMTA State Conference was held at the beautiful Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, on Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22. JMTA members were in attendance. JohnWillard Utuk gave a workshop on composition (see his report on the next page, which he will be presenting for our April program as well), and Dr. Erin Bennett performed in the Teacher’s Recital. Denise Homsley, FSMTA Treasurer, assisted with the conference, and Kama Rasmussen-Li, District 4 President, attended as our district representative at the Executive Board meeting. Rhonda Danielson subbed for Ed Varela at the State Student Day meeting, and Paulette Kilts spoke at the local/district luncheon to encouraged districts to contribute to their historical archival. Angie Holt presented JMTA’s activities and events at the local/district luncheon. 2023 FSMTA State Conference COMPOSE, CREATE, & COLLABORATE: How poetry, imagination, and storytelling combine to create a unique musical experience By JohnWillard Utuk On Friday 10/20, I spoke about how musical cryptograms and ciphers can be used as introductions to student composing and how using your students’ sources of what they get excited about in their personal lives can help with their own playing and composition process. I highlighted 3 examples that involved collaboration with colleagues and the piano solos I wrote are meant to help piano teachers supplement their own student’s repertoire. There was also brainstorming and lively discussions where participants shared their ideas and possible projects to try out. There were around 15 attendees at my workshop. A Musical Cryptogram is a sequence of pitches that utilizes the relationship between the note names and letters of the alphabet to spell out words. “Cipher Composing” involves taking words and “hiding” them in the music. This can be both a fun, yet challenging way to write music, which can also prove to be more satisfying since the composer (students) have a personal connection not the word(s)/themes they write about! The possibility to “tell a story”—how the piece was created, what inspired it, how the music relates to what’s hidden—is one way to provide a “unique musical experience” for the audience and player(s). Composers like Bach, Schumann, Ravel, and Shostakovich used this technique. The two common systems used in the Romantic Period were the French (English) method and German method. Famously, in German key notation, B-flat was named ‘B’ and B-natural was named ‘H’. ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWSStudent Day The annual District IV Student Day testing will be held in the spring of 2024 in Jacksonville, date TBA. Student Day levels go from Primary through 12. This month let’s look at the audition repertoire that can be used, and Level 3 written and aural theory. For the audition repertoire, pieces must be originals; no arrangements and no traditional pieces or folk melodies are allowed. Levels primary and 1 require two memorized pieces; beginning with level 2, three memorized pieces are required. Beginning with Level 5, each of the three pieces must be from a different musical period. (The first page of the repertoire list is shown on the left, and most of Level 5 on the right.) Level 3 covers seven sections in written theory: key signatures, scales, intervals, chords, rhythm, terms & symbols, and meter/time signature. Page 1 of the written theory guidelines is on the next page. In Level 3 aural theory, there are eight sections: scales, intervals, chords, dictation (Rhythm), rhythm, melody, dynamic, and touch. Page 1 of the aural theory guidelines is also shown below right. You can go to FMTA.org, click on Student Activities, FSMTA Non-Competitive Events, and go down to Members of FSMTA to put in the password and choose your level to print off. For the audition repertoire, under the Piano Guidelines, click on Suggested Repertoire for a guideline of pieces for each level (not required to use any of these pieces). If you would like further helps for you student to learn the written and aural theory and keyboard skills, you can purchase a consumable written theory workbook for your student, as well as keyboard skills helps and an aural theory USB flash drive that follows exactly what is needed for that level of Student Day. You can order the packet (around $21) from Music Masters through email: [email protected]. (packet cover shown on right.) Their phone number is (954) 752-2856. You can also go to their website to see sample pages: http://musicmasterstheory.com/ (This is a separate company and is not required; if you would rather, you can just use the forms on the FMTA website.) Please let me know if you have any questions regarding District IV Student Day. - Angie Holt, District IV Student Activities Chair ([email protected]) ________________________________________________________________________ Over Coffee With . . . This month we are getting more acquainted with a newer member of JMTA, Cheryl Dubberly. CHERYL DUBBERLY Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself. A. I was born in Waycross, Georgia. We grew up in Valdosta, Georgia. Q. What inspired you to begin music lessons? A. When I was 8 years old I decided I wanted piano lessons. My mother made it happen and took piano lessons regularly in Valdosta. Q. Did you have a favorite music teacher(s) that made music more enjoyable? A. My first and favorite music teacher was my afternoon choir director. It must have been a cherub choir that met at First Baptist Church. Harold Cartee was a wonderful teacher who we all loved dearly. Q. Tell us about some things you have been/are involved in musically. A. My favorite thing to do right now is to go to the Coffee Concerts with the Jacksonville Symphony. I have had season tickets for a few years now and always enjoy going with friends. Technically I am retired but I am in my third act and am building up my piano studio. I live in a retirement community on the Southside. I am not actively performing. In another lifetime I served many times as a church accompanist but no longer do that. Q. Do you have a story of something that happened during one of your performances and how you handled it? A. While teaching elementary music in Valdosta, Georgia I had a boy faint in a rehearsal once and it was terrifying. He was ok but for a few minutes it was touch and go. You just carry on.....that was so many years ago. In the opposite direction I moved to Yokosuka Japan in 1994. I was the third elementary music teacher at a very large elementary school. The first year I played piano with the existing 4th and 5th grade chorus who had a field trip to Tokyo Disneyland. The first time we took the kids to sing on the Small World Stage we were stuck in a traffic jam. I had a Japanese friend who convinced them to even let us in the park and then we even rescheduled to take them back to perform again. These are more choral experiences and not so much piano performance because for quite a few years I did not teach private piano but now I have been back teaching private piano for 4 years now. I was a piano major and am just returning to my roots and original passion. Q. What advice would you give teachers to encourage students to practice more? A. Nicola Cantan who has an online piano teacher membership has published a book called Practice Pie. She has great advice on practicing. I am still working on ways to motivate students to practice more, telling them practice makes progress. Q. What advice would you give to help curb nerves before a performance? A. Nerves before performances are such a big issue. I have listened to a podcast and have been a patreon member with Christina Whitlock who I follow and has a podcast and a patreon membership. She had a series this summer all about her favorite books. One book she recommends is on mindset and performances. It's still something I think we never ever stop studying to help our students be mentally prepared before performing. Performance is all mindset. Q. What is one of the most interesting places you've visited? A. I have lived in some very interesting places and have gotten to visit other interesting places because of where I lived. I lived in Bavaria, Germany for 7 years and spent 15 years in mainland Japan as well as in Okinawa. It was a lifetime. I taught with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools for 22 years teaching elementary music in the schools on bases serving military families. Q. What do you find to be a challenge in teaching music and what do you find that helps? A. Teaching music in the schools and teaching private piano have different challenges. Teaching private piano the issues may be finding time for self and a healthy balance of work and free time and things that you do to feed your soul and to take care of ourselves. Q. Who are some of your favorite music composers? A. I like Aaron Copland and I like Beethoven. The past three years I have been on a new journey getting caught up with piano methods, preferred piano methods, new teaching strategies and piano literature available digitally as well as hard copies. I have been learning about new composers of children's music and the levels and I will never stop learning. Teaching music as a private piano teacher never ends. I have made quite a few friends and piano teachers I follow but am happy to make in person piano teacher friendships and networks too! I recently attended the NCKP conference this past summer and it was so helpful and gave me new directions and paths to follow. ________________________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice PerformancesIf 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 EventsClick on link for more information/tickets for each: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Thursday, November 9 36th Annual Great American Jazz Series Presents: 35th Anniversary UNF JE1 CD Release Concert Featuring music and artists from the recording with UNF JE1. JB Scott, Artistic Director, UNF JE1 Director Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Wednesday, November 15 UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band Present: A Carnival of AnimalsDr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor Performing music by Karel Husa, Holly Harrison, Viet Cuong, and Haley Woodrow. Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Friday, November 17 and Sunday, November 19 UNF Opera Theater presents: Hansel and GretelComposer, Engelbert Humperdinck; Librettist, Adelheid Wette Curtis Tucker, Conductor Dr. John Daugherty, Director Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater: November 17--7:30pm; November 19--3:00pm Saturday, November 18 jemFest “Jacksonville Electroacoustic Music Festival (jemFEST) returns featuring Grammy-Award winning performer, Nick Photinos. Special thanks to the Eisen Experiential Grant.” Dr. Joshua Tomlinson, Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:00pm Wednesday, November 29 Jazz Combo NightLynne Arriale, Director Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater – 7:30pm Thursday, November 30 36th Annual Great American Jazz Series presents: Swing into the Holidays! “UNF jazz ensembles performing Christmas and holiday big band jazz.” JB Scott, Artistic Director, UNF JE1 Director Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Friday, December 1 A Choral Christmas in Ponte Vedra“Ponte Vedra Concert Hall celebrates the season with an evening of holiday music, welcoming choirs from University of North Florida. Featuring excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, traditional carols and selections from the Great American Songbook, family and friends alike can sing along with their favorite Christmas carols.” Dr. Cara Tasher, Director of Choral Studies Location: Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – 7:00pm Sunday, December 3 MESSIAHUNF Chamber Singers, Lawson Ensemble and Friends. Sachiko Frampton, Collaborative Keyboard Artist Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor Location: St. Paul’s by-the-Sea – 4:00pm Monday, December 4 Student Chamber Music RecitalDr. Erin Bennett, Coordinator Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Wednesday, December 6 Piano Student Recital“Featuring the students of Dr. Erin Bennett, Dr. Gary Smart and Dr. Michael Mastronicola.” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, December 7 Opera Workshop PerformancesDeana Barone, Director Location: All Saints Episcopal Church in San Marco – 4:00pm Friday, December 8 UNF Brass Ensembles in Concert“Featuring the UNF Ceremonial Brass, Brass Quintet and Trumpet Ensemble” Dr. Randall Tinnin, Director Location: UNF Green – 1:00p* *”In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move indoors to the Fine Arts Center Recital Hall (45/1200).” Sunday, December 10 A Cozy Choral ChristmasDr. Cara Tasher, Director Location: Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd – 5:00pm Wednesday, December 13 UNF Faculty Recital: Classic Jazz Greatest Hits“Dr. Gary Smart, Dr. Marc Dickman, Dr. Bill Prince and friends perform the music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Bix Beiderbecke, Clarence Williams, the Duke of Dixieland, Sidney Bechet, Dave Tough, Jelly Roll Morton, Kid Ory, Jack Teagarden, King Oliver, and others!” Dr. Marc Dickman, Coordinator Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Jacksonville University Music EventsClick on link for more information and how to get tickets for each: https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series-2023-2024/0546091001658934607?short& Saturday, November 11 Second Annual Choir Jazz Festival Concert“Featuring Rob Dietz, Guest Artist” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Monday, November 13 Chaber Music Ensembles Concert“Brass, Strings, Woodwind and Guitar ensembles perform chamber works.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, November 14 JUWE Fall Concert“The Jacksonville University’s new Director of Bands, Professor Ted Shistle conducts an evening of band favorites.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Florida State College at Jacksonville Music EventsClick on link for more information: https://www.fscj.edu/docs/default-source/wilson-center/fine-arts-calendar.pdf?sfvrsn=3b7dc316_2 Thursday, November 17 Jazz Concert“Under the director of Mr. John Thomas, this concert will feature toe-tapping musical selections that will please jazz enthusiasts.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Thursday, November 30 Symphonic Band Concert“Under the director of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform diverse musical selections that will close out the fall semester.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Friday, December 1 Choral Concert“Under the direction of Dr. Tommy Shapard, the Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus and The Chorale will present seasonal selections as we head into the holidays.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Saint John’s Cathedral Events Click on link for more information: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/events/ Sunday, November 26 St. Andrews Day Evensong“Each November, St. John’s Cathedral Choir celebrates the Feast of St. Andrew with a festal service of choral evensong. One of our most beloved annual musical traditions, the St. Andrew’s Day Evensong features the Cathedral choir, Cathedral brass, and Jacksonville Pipes and Drums. The evensong is free and is followed by a reception in Taliaferro Hall. All are welcome!” Location: 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville – 5:00pm Friday Musicale Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://fridaymusicale.com/events/ Friday, November 10 – Saturday, November 11 UNF Shakespeare Presents: Othello – The Moor of Venice“UNF Shakespeare presents an original adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello, using a unique multi-lingual approach reflecting global dialects of the era.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – both dates 7:00-9:00pm Friday, December 1 Antonio Vergara Quartet“Friday Musicale is excited to present the Antonio Vergara Quartet. A recent graduate of the UNF School of Music with a focus on jazz saxophone performance, Antonio has performed with many of Jacksonville’s leading performers. An accomplished composer as well as saxophonist, Antonio’s concert features his own original compositions for small jazz ensemble, with a focus on creative rhythmic structures, modern harmonies, and inventive forms for improvisation.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Thursday, December 14 First Coast Flute Choir“First Coast Flute Choir returns to Friday Musicale! After last year’s fantastic Halloween Nights concert, we’re excited for this year’s holiday program. Join us for a fun night of music for this elite ensemble of Florida flutes, ranging from bass to piccolo and everything in between!” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm The Florida Chamber Music Project EventsClick on link for more information and tickets: https://flchambermusic.org/concerts-2/ Sunday, November 19 Barber & Mozart String Quartet, Opus 11 – Samuel Barber String Quintet in G minor, K. 516 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 525 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach – 3:00-4:00pm The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra EventsClick on link for more information and tickets: https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/23-24-season/ Friday, November 10 & Saturday, November 11 Mahler’s Symphony for Alma Florida Blue Classical Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, November 12 JSYO Fall ConcertJacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerts Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 5:00pm Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 Home Alone in Concert Symphonic Night at the Movies Grant O'Brien, Conductor; Jacksonville Symphony Chorus Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:00pm both nights Sunday, November 19 Big Band Feature: East to West Jazz Series James Jenkins, Jazz Series Curator and Jacksonville Jazz Collective Director The Jacksonville Jazz Collective Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 3:00pm Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 Tchaikovsky & Barber Florida Blue Classical Series Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor; Joyce Yang, Piano Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, December 7 through Sunday, December 10 Holiday Pops Paysafe Pops Series Tim Hankewich, Conductor Ryan Silverman, Vocalist; Jacksonville Symphony Chorus; Dancers from DA School of the Arts Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – Various times _______________________________________________________________________ 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, November 9 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Gary Smart Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, December 3 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital Arlington United Methodist Church, 1400 University Blvd. N., 32211 Thursday, January 11 9:30am District 4 Meeting Keyboard Connection 9912 Sand Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, February 4 2:00pm District 4 Sonatina / Sonata Festival UNF Recital Hall Thursday, February 8 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Anita Renfroe 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
October 2023—Vol. 27, no. 2 JMTA Meeting and Program at Keyboard Connection & over Zoom Thursday, October 12, 2023: 9:30am meeting and program afterwards: “Practicing Strategies for Music Students” with Dr. Michael Bovenzi, UNF Associate Professor _____________________________________________________________________________ President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, I was perusing the October/November issue of American Music Teacher magazine and came across “Beyond DrumBeats and Open Fifths: Indigenous Compositions of the Americas for the Piano Studio” by Mercer, Lazarus and Ruby. The article describes accurately, as I’m sure you’ll agree, some pieces in many of our method books that have “drumbeats” as 5th intervals in one hand and the “Indian” sound of the melody in the other, all appropriated by those who are not Native American. “Contrary to popular opinion, most American Indigenous composers do not create music using the open fifth interval to emulate drums, since the piano is not a traditional instrument for ceremonial purposes.” Indigenous composers of the Americas, as they are named, write music using “all manner of instrumentation, genre and style, ranging from classical to hip-hop to convey their ideas and honor their identity.” The article features Indigenous composers, displaying some of their music. One of them is Connor Chee, Navajo pianist and composer, whose Sandpaintings for Piano was commissioned in 2021. Though it can be hard to find some of the music, the article has a list of resources where some can be found. Compositions by Connor Chee can be found at https://www.connorchee.com. I found some interesting guidance from Teacher Vision about teaching Native American music to students. https://www.teachervision.com/native-americans/teaching-native-american-music This link gives more details to each point listed below:
Sincerely, Angie Angie Holt President, JMTA Table of Contents Meeting Minutes from September..2 JMTA Treasury Reports . . . . . . . . . . 5 Monthly Programs – October. . . . . 7 Photos from September Potluck. . .8 JMTA Student Recital . . . . . . . . . . . 9 State News – FSMTA Conference. 10 District IV News – Student Day. . . 11 Area Concerts and Recitals . . . . . .12 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 _____________________________________________ JMTA Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 14, 2023, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present (In-person): Angie Holt, Sandra Roberts, Lisa Barwell, Anita Renfroe, Shi-gu Zhang, Dean Allan Slickis, Grace Scarborough, Sandra Stewart, Betty Atkinson, Lorraine Sears, Eunice Paliy-Bainger Present (Zoom): Joan Cordell, Denise Homesley, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Mary McKee, Erin Bennett, Kamila Shahtakhtinski Call to Order: 9:41am (Angie Holt) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Treasurer’s Report: (Damon Martin) • End of July:
Vice-President/Membership: (Mary McKee)
Programs: (Open)
Communications & Social Media Update: (Angie Holt)
Social: (Sandra Stewart)
Student Recitals: (Lorraine Sears & Gavin Taylor) • Three recitals:
JMTA Potluck - Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTS August and September Submitted by Stef & Damon Martin 10/02/2023 ____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMS OCTOBER JMTA Meeting and Program Our October meeting will be on Thursday, October 12 at 9:30am at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd. Following the meeting, Dr. Michael Bovenzi, Associate Professor, Saxophone and Area Coordinator, Music Theory will be with us to present a program on: “Practicing Strategies for Music Students” About Dr. Bovenzi: “Dr. Michael Bovenzi teaches saxophone and serves as an instructor in music theory, computer music applications, woodwind courses and chamber music at the University of North Florida. He holds the position of Associate Professor. Dr. Bovenzi has performed in Bangkok, Thailand, at Mahidol University for the 15th meeting of the World Saxophone Congress. He also hosted the 2011 Region 6 conference for NASA at the University of North Florida. Recent performances included premiering works at the NASA Biennial Conference in Tempe, Arizona, and at World Saxophone Congress XVI in St. Andrews, Scotland. Dr. Bovenzi holds the Doctorate in Performance and Literature from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a minor in music theory. He earned his undergraduate degrees in Music Performance and Composition with honors, and a Masters degree in Music Performance from the University of Florida.” – from unf.edu For more of Dr. Bovenzi’s biography: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/faculty_bios/bio_bovenzi.html For those of you who cannot attend in person, following is the Zoom link: October 12 Topic: JMTA October Meeting - 10/12/23 Time: Oct 12, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/95129412681?pwd=dkNCeUw1ZUc2NlFreXpFOXBKWmNuZz09 Meeting ID: 951 2941 2681 Passcode: 797775 Photos from our September Meeting and Potluck ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA Student Recitals 2023-2024 We have three Student Recitals scheduled for this coming membership year.
View the JMTA Recitals page on the website for more detailed information including application requirements and due dates. https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-student-recitals.html. NOTE: The application deadline for the October recital is this coming Wednesday, October 11, submitted to [email protected]. Also, be on the lookout for information on a Community Recital opportunity for our Intermediate and Advanced students at the Proton Therapy Institute on a Tuesday evening in April, date TBA. - Lorraine Sears, Student Recitals Co-Chair ________________________________________________________________________ STATE NEWS 2023 FSMTA State Conference October 19-22, 2023 Lakeland, Florida To be held at: Florida Southern College 111 Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL 33801 For more information and to register: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-conference.html ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS Student Day The annual District IV Student Day testing will be held in the spring of 2024 in Jacksonville, date TBA. Student Day levels go from Primary through 12. This month let’s look at Level 2 written and aural theory. This level covers six sections in written theory: key signatures, scales, intervals, note reading, rhythm, and terms & symbols. Students need to know the order of the sharps and flats, the scales of G and D Major, all about 3rd and 5th intervals, reading notes on both staffs including the upper and lower ledger notes of C, and writing rhythm patterns with different time signatures. There are also terms and symbols they need to know. In Level 2 aural theory, students identify major and minor scales, major 2nd and 3rd intervals, as well as tonality, rhythm, melody, dynamics, and touch. You can go to FMTA.org, click on Student Activities, FSMTA NonCompetitive Events, and go down to the Members of FSMTA to put in the password (new password this month which has been emailed to you from FSMTA), and choose your level to print off. (Page one of the level two written theory description is shown above left, and the level two aural theory description is above right.) For a consumable written theory workbook for your student, as well as keyboard skills helps and an aural theory USB flash drive that follows exactly what is needed for that level of Student Day, you can order the packet (around $21) from Music Masters through email: [email protected]. (packet cover shown on left.) Their phone number is (954) 752-2856. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding District IV Student Day. - Angie Holt, District IV Student Activities Chair ([email protected]) ________________________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice PerformancesIf 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 Thursday, October 5 Annual Great American Jazz Series Presents: Pianist and Grammy Award-winning composer, Steven Feifke with UNF JE1 and Douglas Anderson SOTA JE1JB Scott, Artistic Director, UNF JE1 Director Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, October 5 Opera Workshop PerformancesDeana Barone, Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, October 8 Lawson Ensemble “Performing works by Beethoven and others” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 3:00pm Tuesday, October 10 Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents: Daniel Adam Maltz, fortepiano Dr. James Hall, Artistic Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Wednesday, October 11 Lapins/Lee Tuba RecitalDr. Marc Dickman, Coordinator “Dr. Alexander Lapins, tuba and Dr. Paul Lee, piano in concert performing works by Astor Piazzolla, Judith Cloud, Douglas McRay Daniels, William Grant Still, Brian Almages and Sergei Prokofiev.” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Friday, October 13 UNF Wind Symphony and Concert Band Present: Salute to AmericaDr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor “Performing music by Gordon Jacob, Dwayne Milburn, and Tom Davoren” Location: Lazzara Performance Hall – 7:30pm Friday, October 20 UNF Percussion Presents: PULSES Fall Concert Dr. Andrea Venet, Director Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater – 6:30pm Sunday, October 22 Fall Choral ShowcaseMegan Tatro, MM Student Conductor Dr. Cara Tasher, Conductor, Director of Choral Studies “Featuring the UNF choral ensembles and select soloists” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 3:00pm Monday, October 23 Jazz Combo NightLynne Arriale, Director Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, October 24 UNF Orchestra Presents: Beethoven Pastoral Symphony and Vivaldi Trumpet ConcertoVivian E. Gonzalez, Conductor, Miami Arts Studio Orchestra Dr. Simon Shiao, Conductor, UNF Orchestra “Featuring the Miami Arts Studio Orchestra and Dr. Randy Tinnin, Trumpet” Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater – 7:30pm Monday, October 30 UNF Faculty Recital: Dr. Andrea Venet, PercussionLocation: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, November 2 Music Tech Ensemble ConcertMichael Taylor, Director Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater – 8:00pm Friday, November 3 Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series Presents: Jordan Rutter-Covatto, Countertenor and Tyson Deaton, PianoDr. James Hall, Artistic Director “Jordan Rutter-Covatto is an American countertenor based in New York City. Rutter-Covatto’s practice combines virtuosic vocal technique with method acting processes and Baroque gesture to create performances lauded as ‘riveting…frightening to behold’ (Opera News, The Turn of the Screw, 1/5/20) and ‘[t]he best operatic moments’ (WQXR, Threw Way, 6/16/17).” “THE WANDERERS is a recital project that deconstructs the 19th-Century German concept of ‘Der Wanderer’ by viewing it through the lens of immigrant diasporas.” Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, November 4 UNF Orchestra in the CommunityDr. Simon Shiao, Conductor Location: All Saints Episcopal Church in San Marco – 4:00pm 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& Sunday, October 8 Jacksonville University Cello Studio featuring Alexei Romanenko“Members of the Jacksonville University cello studio perform favorites from the repertoire, joined by Jacksonville Symphony principal cellist Alexei Romanenko.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, October 12 Bach and BeyondThe JU Camerata “takes a trip back in time to the Baroque era with chamber orchestra favorites, including Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 2.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, October 19 JUWE/FCWS Partner MasterworksThe JU Wind Ensemble “partners with First Coast Wind Symphony in a joint concert of band favorites.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, October 24 Fall Honors Recital“The Department of Music presents outstanding music majors in performance.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29 Vanities: The Musical Fall Musical Theatre Production: ticketed event Directed by Kimberly Beasley with Music Directed by Jay Ivey “Vanities: The Musical chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond.” Location: Phillips Fine Arts Building Black Box Theater – October 26-28 at 7:30pm; October 29 at 3:00pm Saturday, October 28 Ritz Chamber PlayersLocation: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Tuesday, October 31 Fall Choral Concert: The SoundS of Shibboleth“We open our season of SoundS with a Halloween concert of tricks, and treats. The program will include palindromes, double entrendres, riddles, the most terrifying ghost story ever sung, and lots of fun. Feel free to come in costume! When it comes to Shibboleth, if you know, you know.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, November 2 Jazz in the Black Box – The Jacksonville University Jazz Combos and Jazz Orchestra in Concert“This event is free, but will require a reservation through tickets.judolphins.com.” Location: Phillips Fine Arts Black Box Theater – 7:30pm Friday, November 3 Infinitus PresentsJU’s “first-of-its-kind, student-led choral collective presents a program of music composed in the last 25 years.” Location: Terry Concert Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, November 5 Guitar Ensemble and Studio Recital“A diverse program of music from the Renaissance through the 21st century, written and arranged for the classical guitar. Presented in guitar solos, duos, trios and quartets.” 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 Thursday, October 12 Symphonic Band Pops Concert“Under the director of Dr. Paul Weikle, the band will perform pops musical selections.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Friday, October 13 Fall Choral Concert“Under the direction of Dr. Tommy Shapard, the Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus and The Chorale will present a concert with various songs.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Main Stage – 7:30pm Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 22 DramaWorks Presents: Dracula Radio Show “Bram Stoker created one of the great masterpieces of the horror genre, brilliantly evoking a nightmare world of vampires and vampire hunters. This production features the best of the classic tale performed in a live radio show setting. Performances will take place around Halloween to fully embrace the fun of the spooky fall season. To purchase tickets, call (904) 646-2222 | Limit two discounted tickets per ID. $13 General Admission | $8 per ticket for FSCJ Students/Staff with valid ID.” Location: South Campus Wilson Center Studio Theatre - October 19–21 at 7:30pm; October 22 at 2:00pm Saint John’s Cathedral Events Click on link for more information: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/events/ Sunday, October 8 First Coast Flute Choir“The First Coast Flute Choir is a community ensemble made up of individuals of many backgrounds. The ensemble utilizes many members of the flute family, including piccolo, C flute, alto flute in G, and bass flute. A reception will follow the concert in Taliaferro Hall.” Location: 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville – 5:00pm Friday, October 20 Jazz in the Garden“Listen to soulful music. Relax with coworkers and friends. Refresh for the weekend. The North Florida Quartet will delight you and your friends with pure jazz in the interior gardens of historic St. John's Cathedral.” Led by Dr. Marc Dickman Location: 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville – 5:30pm Sunday, October 22 A Musical Harvest “The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville begins its 8th season with A Musical Harvest, a family-friendly concert that is sure to delight. The Organ Symphony No. 1 by French composer Guilmant, features Tim Tuller on organ. The concert is free, but a reservation is requested. Reserve a spot on Eventbrite! A reception in Taliaferro Hall will follow the concert.” Location: 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville – 5:00pm Sunday, October 29 Recital: Zohaniris Torres, contralto “Zohaniris is a classical opera singer as well as a teacher of voice. She has been teaching successfully for several years, and her students have gone on to sing as soloists and perform in musical theater. She performed in the role of La Princesa in the Bold City Opera’s production of ‘Suor Angelica’ at St. John’s Cathedral in September. The recital will be in Taliaferro Hall and last for 1 hour, followed by a reception.” Location: 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville – 5:00pm Friday Musicale Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://fridaymusicale.com/events/ Friday, October 13 John Ricci / Taylor Roberts Quartet“Saxophonist John Ricci and guitarist Taylor Roberts co-lead a quartet performing original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. $10 GA / free for members; VIP with table service $30 / $15 members.” Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Saturday, October 14 Dave Eggar Weekend: Bristol Lightning“Friday Musicale, along with Atypical Arts brings back seven-time Grammy nominee, Dave Eggar and his Chambergrass band, ‘Bristol Lightning’ for a rambunctious evening of classically-infused hoedowns, jigs, and wild musical adventures from Bach to the Beatles and beyond.” Check link for ticket prices. Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Sunday, October 15 Dave Eggar Weekend: Cello Story featuring Amir Farid“Seven-time Grammy Nominee Dave Eggar and world-renowned solo pianist Amir Farid will join forces to trace the 500 year history of the cello from Boccherini to Brahms, to Debussy and Ginastera, in an adventurous program of sonatas, trios, and quartets.” Check link for ticket prices. Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 3:00-5:00pm Friday, November 3 Neave Trio“Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio – violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura – has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances.” Check link for ticket prices. Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 7:00-9:00pm Sunday, November 5 First Coast Wind Symphony – Small Groups ConcertThis concert “will include music by the group’s woodwind and brass quintets.” Check link for ticket prices. Location: 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville – 3:00-5:00pm The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Events Click on link for more information and tickets: https://www.jaxsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/23-24-season/ Saturday, October 7 The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire Featuring Serpentine FirePaysafe Pops Series Grant O'Brien, Conductor Serpentine Fire Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Saturday, October 14 Greg Zelek in RecitalConcert Organ Series Greg Zelek, Organ Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Sunday, October 15 Stories For Kids By Kids: SpooktacularFamily Concerts “In partnership with Duval County Public Schools, stories were selected from original student compositions to be paired with music for this creative program.” Grant O’Brien, Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 3:00pm Friday, October 20 – Saturday, October 21 Beethoven, Brahms & Dinnerstein Florida Blue Classical Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor Simone Dinnerstein, Piano “Lumina” (Nina Shekhar), “Symphony No. 4” (Beethoven), “Piano Concerto No. 2” (Brahms) Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 7:30pm Thursday, October 26 Classical Mix TapeSymphony in 60 Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor “Chairman Dances” from Nixon in China (John Adams), “Venusburg Music” (Bacchanale) from Tannhäuser (Richard Wagner), “Three Dances” from The Three-Cornered Hat (Manuel de Falla) Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 6:30pm (Cocktail Hour 5:30pm) Friday, November 3 - Saturday, November 4 Star Wars & More: The Music of John Williams! Paysafe Pops Series Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Location: Jacoby Symphony Hall – 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 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. Thursday, October 12 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program – Dr. Michael Bovenzi Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Thursday, Oct 19-Sunday, Oct 22 As Scheduled 2023 FSMTA Conference Florida Southern College 111 Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL 33801 Sunday, October 22 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital River Garden Senior Services, 11401 Old St. Augustine Rd., 32258 Thursday, November 9 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting And Program – Dr. Gary Smart Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, December 3 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital Arlington United Methodist Church, 1400 University Blvd. N., 32211 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
September 2023—Vol. 27, no. 1 JMTA Meeting and Welcome Back Potluck Luncheon at Keyboard Connection & Zoom: Thursday, September 14, 2023: 9:30am meeting and Potluck afterwards Please email Sandy Stewart at [email protected] with the dish you will bring. Thank you! _____________________________________________________________________________ President’s Pen Dear Colleagues, It is an honor to be able to serve as your new president! If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I was looking back at the history of our local music teacher association. It was organized over a hundred years ago, in 1918. It states on our JAXMTA website that our student recitals began in 1927: “Founded on an idea brought from Kansas City by Aurelia Jones Baker, our Association has sponsored the Music Rally program, now called Student Recitals…” (jaxmta.org/about). We currently have three JMTA student recitals each year, plus a community recital for advanced students. In addition, I did not know that the FSMTA began in Jacksonville! According to the FMTA website, “interest in establishing an association of Florida music teachers began in 1918, when Mrs. M.B. Byrd sought to enlist her fellow teachers in a state organization” (fmta.org/history). They were looking to establish high school credit for music study that would be accrued under private music teachers. Not much came of it for 14 years, until: In 1932, the then-president of the Jacksonville MTA, Mrs. Lloyd Jones, revived the idea by appointing a committee to study the advisability of forming a state MTA; Mrs. Byrd was named chairman. After an abortive attempt in 1933, an organizational meeting was held in Jacksonville in March, 1934, the Florida State Music Teachers Association was founded with over a hundred members, and Mrs. Byrd was elected president. Our District 4 Student Day is part of the state-wide annual Student Day program, which was established in 1966. “A music-education committee has served a liaison function with the public schools since 1941. The activity of that committee culminates in an annual Student Day, which includes examinations in performance and theory and a student honors recital.” Another interesting historical fact is that the MTNA, the umbrella over FSMTA and JMTA, was founded in 1876, and is the oldest music teacher association in the U.S. Its headquarters are in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it has 20,000 members! (mtna.org/MTNA/Explore MTNA/Officer Bios/Gary L.Ingle) I hope you have enjoyed this historical journey back through time. I hope to see you at this month’s meeting, where we will be voting on the budget and announcing the programs for the upcoming year, and the potluck luncheon afterwards, held on Thursday, September 14th. Angie Holt President, JMTA ___________________________________________________________________________ JMTA General Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present Zoom: Paulette Kilts, Denise Homsley, Eunice Paliy-Bainger, Damon Martin Present In-Person: Anita Renfroe, Lorraine Sears, Stefanie Batson-Martin, Lisa Barwell, Sandra Roberts, Sandra Stewart, Mary McKee, Angie Holt, Kama Rasmussen-Li, Erin Bennett, Joan Cordell, Kamila Shahtakhtinski Call to Order: 9:33am (Anita Renfroe) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts)
The first one was at Arlington United Methodist Church on Dec. 4, 2022. There were 5 participating teachers, and 16 students. The second one was at All Saints Episcopal Church on March 26, 2023. There were 9 participating teachers, and 20 students. We resumed providing an after-recital reception at both locations. Expenses for the year were $128.64. $28.64 for reception supplies, and $50 each to the two churches for hosting us. Income from student application fees was $185. A copy of the recital programs was sent to Jennifer Thomason, Executive Assistant MTNA, for ASCAP recordkeeping purposes.
Program: Performances by the Concerto Competition winners and the winner of the JMTA Scholarship -Submitted on May 17, 2023 by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary ___________________________________________________________________ JMTA TREASURY REPORTS March ________________________________________________________________________ Welcome New Members! Nicholas Courtney DuVal Dean Allan Slickis ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER JMTA Meeting and Potluck Luncheon Happy September! We are planning our first meeting of the year on THURSDAY, September 14 at 9:30am at Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd. Following the meeting, we will have a potluck luncheon. Angie will provide the meat. Please sign up for side dishes and desserts. Paper products will be provided. There will also be bottled water, so if you want a different drink, please bring it. If your dish needs a serving utensil, bring that as well. Send your signup information with your selection to Sandy Stewart, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can make our plans. Join us for friendship and good food! Sandy - Dr. Sandra Stewart, Social Chair For those of you who cannot attend in person, following is the Zoom link: September 14 Topic: JMTA September Meeting - 9/14/23 Time: Sep 14, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://unf.zoom.us/j/96042354098?pwd=V05EUXZyblRtQWxVNERFUGhGWFdJZz09 Meeting ID: 960 4235 4098 Passcode: 099334 ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS Student Day The annual District IV Student Day testing will be held in the spring of 2024 in Jacksonville. Now is a good time to be working on the written and aural theory to prepare students. Though Student Day is known for being comprehensive, starting students in the early levels helps build a foundation that makes it easier to level up each year. Student Day levels go from Primary through 12. This month let’s look at Level 1 written theory. This level covers five sections: scales, intervals, note reading, rhythm, and terms & symbols. Students need to know the formula of a major scale, and to number each note and be able to mark the half steps. For intervals, they need to know half and whole steps, as well as 2nd and 3rd intervals. They need to be able to name the notes, lines, and spaces, of the Grand Staff. For rhythm, they need to know the different notes and rests. There are also terms and symbols they need to know. You can go to FMTA.org, click on Student Activities, FSMTA NonCompetitive Events, and go down to the Members of FSMTA to put in the password, and choose your level to print off. The level one written theory description is shown on the left. For a consumable written theory workbook for your student (as well as keyboard skills and an aural theory USB flash drive) that follows exactly what is needed for that level of Student Day, you can order the packet (around $21) from Music Masters through email: [email protected]. Their phone number is (954) 752-2856. - Angie Holt, District IV Student Activities Chair ([email protected]) ________________________________________________________________________ Over Coffee With . . . This month we are meeting a new member of JMTA, Dean Allan Slickis. Welcome, Dean! DEAN ALLAN SLICKIS Music flows with an easy and graceful symmetry. Training with some of the worlds very best musical artists as an instrumentalist and composer throughout my university studies and beyond has directly informed my theater and performing engagements, recording and studio work and more. I continually find a deep and expansive joy in the musical experience. The opportunity to connect and the gift to guide new and advancing players toward genuine, confident growth is certainly one of many rewards. The Birds on a Wire™ International Guitar Program, Individual Study Programs and the popular Saturday Sessions Series continue to create wonderful and truly amazing musical experiences. Each day is a unique opportunity as players develop their skills and confidence and gracefully move into the beautiful flow of the musical experience. Dean Allan Slickis Founder, Director of Musical Studies OM Studios International, Inc. Birds on a Wire™ International Guitar Program Chopra Center Certified Instructor Instagram / LinkedIn 904.333.4346 [email protected] omstudios.org __ “OM Studios International provides beginning and advancing musicians conservatory level education and insights for those that may not reside in proximity to a conservatory. The primary focus on the essential and well documented physical and cognitive skill sets of high-performance learning and playing, even for those that may be new to their instrument, builds the connections that open and light the path, from day one, to the joy of playing, creating and moving within the beautiful language of music.” © ________________________________________________________________________ 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. Saint John’s Cathedral presents: UNF Jazz Ensemble “Dr. Marc Dickman directs this wonderful ensemble, which plays four to five gigs a semester. This ensemble has performed at many venues and jazz festivals in Florida and Georgia. We are fortunate to have this stellar group offer a free community concert in Taliaferro Hall.” Date: Sunday, September 10 at 5:00pm; Reception following the performance. Location: 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville, 32202 Cost: FREE Click on link for details: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/blog/unf-jazz-ensemble7002/?occurrence=122 36th Annual Great American Jazz Series presents: UNF Jazz Faculty Scholarship Concert with special guests, UNF Combo 1 J.B. Scott, Artistic Director, UNF JE1 Director Date: Thursday, September 14 at 7:30pm Location: Lazzara Performance Hall at UNF, 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville Cost: FREE Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Beethoven & Tchaikovsky - Matinee Coffee Series Kevin Fitzgerald, Conductor Giovanni Bertoni, Clarinet “Mix and mingle with coffee, tea and cookies while enjoying the stirring music of our Coffee Series concerts, which feature a wide variety of abbreviated performances from select classical and pops concert programs.” Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – The Tempest Fantasy-Overture Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 Date: Friday, September 15 at 11:00am (Coffee and cookies begin at 10:00am, concert begins at 11:00am) Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $25 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/beethoven-and-tchaikovsky/3293 The Florida Chamber Music Project presents: All Beethoven Season Opener “Join us for a performance of two works by Beethoven--String Quartet, Opus 18, No. 5 and String Quartet in E flat Major, Opus 74, ‘The Harp.’ This concert shows the contrast between Beethoven's early quartets and those from his middle period. This concert is sponsored by Danny and Robin Berenberg and Ken and Joan Hecht.” Date: Sunday, September 17 at 3:00-4:00pm Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 525 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach Cost: $30 Click on link for details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-beethoven-season-opener-tickets-658587491917?aff=oddtdtcreator UNF Wind Symphony presents: A Chamber Recital Dr. Erin Bodnar, Conductor Date: Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30pm Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall at UNF, 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville Cost: FREE Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Concert “The Hispanic Latino Student Association collaborates with the Stein College of Fine Arts & Humanities in a student-led musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.” Date: Thursday, September 21 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd N., Jacksonville Cost: General Admission - FREE Click on link for details: https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series-2023-2024/0546091001658934607?short& Friday Musicale presents: Rose Shlyam Grace and Alexei Romanenko: Barber, Brahms and Beethoven Sonatas for Piano and Cello “Join us for the first concert of the 2023-24 Concert Series - a duo recital featuring pianist Rose Shlyam Grace and cellist Alexei Romanenko. This program features sonatas from Samuel Barber, Johannes Brahms, and Ludwig van Beethoven.”
Cost: General Admission - $10 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/rose-shlyam-grace-and-alexei-romanenko-barber-brahms-and-beethoven-sonatas-for-piano-andcello/
Bold City Opera Presents: Suor Angelica Composed by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giovacchino Forzano Marinette Gomez, Stage Director Brandon Michael Smith, Music Director Timothy Tuller, Organist Sung in Italian with English Subtitles “Earthly passion and sublime spirituality meet in this story of love, loss, and divine redemption set to the luscious music of Puccini. Bold City Opera is proud to present this exciting, new immersive production at St. John's Cathedral in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The cast, made up of emerging artists from our region, will be accompanied by a never-before-heard organ arrangement played on Northeast Florida's finest pipe organ.” Dates: Friday, September 22 at 7:00-8:30pm and Saturday, September 23 at 1:002:30pm Location: Saint John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville, 32202 Cost: General Admission $30; Students (College with ID and Ages 5-18) $10 Click on link for details: https://www.boldcityopera.org/suor-angelica The Jacksonville Symphony presents: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Symphonic Night at the Movies Kevin Fitzgerald, Associate Conductor “Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen!” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.” Date: Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 at 7:00pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $32 and Up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/et-the-extra-terrestrial?_ga=2.29201340.1818811111.1694257466-1515364988.1694257466 UNF presents: Jacksonville SINGS! Choral Invitational Finale Concert “Jake Runestad, High School Honor Chorus conductor; Tommy Jomisko, Middle School Performing Artists, conductor; Dr. Andrea Venet, Percussion Ensemble director; and Dr. Cara Tasher, director of choral studies and artistic director.” Date: Saturday, September 23 at 5:00pm Location: Lazzara Performance Hall at UNF, 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville Cost: FREE Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html Jacksonville University presents: Invitation to the Dance “The Jacksonville University Orchestra kicks off the 2023-2024 season with a wonderful evening of music sure to set your toes tapping, including the thrilling Marquez: Danzon No. 2.” Date: Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30pm Location: Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd N., Jacksonville Cost: General Admission - FREE Click on link for details: https://viewer.joomag.com/creative-arts-series-2023-2024/0546091001658934607?short& UNF presents: Bent Frequency Duo – New! Dr. Michael Bovenzi, Coordinator "Founded in 2003, Bent Frequency brings the avant-garde to life through adventurous programming, the promotion of New Music, and a creative synthesis of music and media. Hailed as ‘one of the brightest new music ensembles on the scene today’ by Gramophone magazine, Bent Frequency engages an eclectic mix of the most adventurous and impassioned players in Atlanta. As Co-Artistic Directors of Bent Frequency, percussionist Stuart Gerber and saxophonist JanBerry Baker are The BF Duo Project.” Date: Thursday, September 28 at 7:30pm Location: Fine Arts Recital Hall at UNF, 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville Cost: FREE Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html UNF presents: Emerald Brass Quintet "Since forming in 2006, the Emerald Brass Quintet has gained recognition as a dynamic and virtuosic collection of performers and educators. Members of the EBQ are current faculty members at Utah State University, Ball State University, University of Hawaii, Santa Clara University, and East Tennessee State University. As individuals, they have performed from the concert halls of Thailand and southeast Asia to Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Allen Room, and with the Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Madison, Honolulu, Rochester, Syracuse, and Opera San Jose Orchestras, among others.” Date: Friday, September 29 at 7:30pm Location: Fine Arts Recital Hall at UNF, 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville Cost: FREE Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html The Jacksonville Symphony presents: Beethoven, Schumann & Liebermann Florida Blue Classical Series Courtney Lewis, Conductor Paul Jacobs, Organ Lowell Liebermann, Composer “Music Director Courtney Lewis and the Symphony open the season with a major new commission: an organ concerto by award-winning composer Lowell Liebermann, performed by Paul Jacobs, the first organist ever to win a GRAMMY®. Expressive melodies, lush orchestrations and virtuosity are hallmarks of Liebermann’s music. The evening opens by highlighting Beethoven’s masterful musical storytelling in Leonore Overture No. 2 and concludes with Schumann’s cheerful Second Symphony.” Dates: Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $29 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/beethoven-schumann- liebermann?_ga=2.72130323.1818811111.1694257466-1515364988.1694257466 Friday Musicale presents: Oktoberfest at Friday Musicale featuring WUNDERBAR The group WUNDERBAR will be “performing German favorites and featuring the team of Cliff and Glynda Newton (trumpet and violin) plus other local musicians. Expect a wider than usual array of beer plus some German food on hand (pretzels and sausages).” Date: Sunday, October 1 at 3:00-5:00pm Location: 645 Oak St., Jacksonville Cost: Free for Musicale members, $10 for the general public, $30 for VIP tickets with tables service. Click on link for tickets and for details: https://fridaymusicale.com/event/oktoberfest-at-friday-musicale-featuring-wunderbar/ _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 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 Thursday, September 14 9:30 – Meeting After - Potluck Luncheon JMTA General Meeting And Potluck Luncheon Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Thursday, October 12 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, October 22 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital River Garden Senior Services, 11401 Old St. Augustine Rd., 32258 Thursday, November 9 9:30 – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting And Program Keyboard Connection/Zoom 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 Sunday, December 3 3:00pm JMTA Student Recital Arlington United Methodist Church, 1400 University Blvd. N., 32211 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]. |
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