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JMTA High Notes
September 2022—Vol. 26, no. 1 General Meeting and Potluck (at Keyboard Connection, also available on Zoom): September 14, 2022: 9:30am - General meeting and Overview of JMTA Activities 11:00am - Potluck _____________________________________________________________________________ From the President’s Pen: Welcome back from your travels around the country, across the seas or just through books in your own backyard. Our music journals and resources in public libraries offer us endless options to learn about different subjects – people, cultures, places as well as a chance to look within ourselves. MTNA President, Karen Thickstun speaks of Meaningful Participation in the opening article of the Aug/Sept issue of AMT. She states that “Our collective personal stories and perspectives impact how we move forward as an association.” We have an opportunity to share some of those stories in September at our first meeting. We all share the joy of music-making and teaching our art, but the paths we’ve taken to do that and the experiences we’ve had along the way make us unique. Let’s celebrate those differences and as Karen says, “make a space where everyone feels like they belong, where they can have a voice, share their story and meaningfully participate.” Before our September meeting would you take time to contact someone who has not been active in JMTA for the past couple of years and invite them to our Potluck event. We want to include recent college grads as well. They may not know that they can participate on zoom if they cannot attend the meetings. Let them know. The more we reach out and connect to fellow teachers in the area, the stronger our association will be. Be sure to check out the plans for our opening meeting. All the activities offered through JMTA will be introduced with follow-up information available. (See the newsletter for further details.) Just a little food for thought from Christine Whitlock’s Podcast – Beyond Measure - We are building relationships with our students. We need them to trust us, to respect us. Do we ask ourselves what our student’s takeaway is from the lesson this week. I look forward to seeing each of you in September! Anita Dr. Anita Boyle Renfroe, NCTM JMTA President [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________ JMTA General Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 11, 9:30am Keyboard Connection/Zoom Present Zoom: Joan Cordell, Lynn Freeman, Mary McKee, Paulette Kilts, Kama Rasmussen-Li Present In-Person: Anita Renfroe, Damon Martin, Erin Bennett, Sandra Roberts, Lorraine Sears, Angie and Daniel Holt, Denise Homsley, Stefanie Batson-Martin Call to Order: 9:35am (Anita Renfroe) Parliamentarian: (Lynn Freeman)
Secretary Minutes: (Stefanie Batson-Martin)
Treasurer’s Report: (Stefanie and Damon Martin)
Vice-President/Membership: (JohnWillard Utuk)
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Altruistic: (Sandra Roberts)
Communications/Internet Media: (Angie Holt)
Community Service: (Joan Cordell)
Ethics: (Betty Atkinson)
Historian: (Lynn Roberts)
Programs: (Lisa Barwell)
Scholarships: (Kamila Shahtakhtinski)
Social: (Angie Holt and Stefanie Batson-Martin)
Student Recitals: (Sandra Stewart and Gavin Taylor)
Student Day Report: (Angie Holt)
Wellness Liaison: (Lisa Barwell)
Old Business:
New Business:
Adjourned: 10:10am (Anita Renfroe) -Submitted by Stefanie Batson-Martin, Recording Secretary ______________________________________________________________________ JMTA Treasury Reports (June and July Reports and the Proposed JMTA Budget) June 2022 July 2022 Proposed JMTA Budget ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA MONTHLY PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER On Wednesday, September 14th at Keyboard Connection, to start by 11am (after the 9:30 meeting). Zoom link will be emailed soon for the meeting. Welcome Back Potluck! Please join us for a chance to mingle with your colleagues and eat some delicious food! We will also review the JMTA Student Activities for 2022-2023 at the 9:30 meeting, and more questions can be asked at the Potluck. Please email Angie Holt at [email protected] by Sunday, September 11th with what main dish, side dish, or dessert you would like to bring. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there. ________________________________________________________________________ JMTA STUDENT ACTIVITIES FOR 2022-2023 JMTA has many musical and academic opportunities during the school year for our students to participate in and to grow musically. Here is an overview of each, and they will be presented at our upcoming September meeting. JMTA Student Recitals One of the benefits of JMTA membership is the ability to have students perform in one of our public recitals. This is a great opportunity especially for a teacher who may have a few students that would be able to perform, but perhaps not enough students to plan and execute a recital of just your studio. JMTA does all the work for you! We secure a location, print the programs, and host a reception (if constraints allow). Specific guidelines are posted on the website, but here are the main points:
If you have a location that would be willing to host us, please contact Recitals Co-Chair Lorraine Sears at [email protected] to discuss. View the link for more info (new dates TBA): https://www.jaxmta.org/jmta-student-recitals.html There is also an annual Community Recital held in April, for late-intermediate to advanced students only (new date TBA): https://www.jaxmta.org/community-proton-therapy-recital.html FSMTA District IV Sonatina and Sonata Festival This District IV Festival is held annually at the UNF Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, and is founded and chaired by Dr. Erin Bennett. Students perform a movement of a Sonatina or Sonata in a recital setting before an adjudicator. The Sonatina or Sonata can be by any composer from the Classical Era onwards; contemporary or pedagogical Sonatina/Sonata composers are welcomed. The adjudicator provides a written evaluation of the performance. It is $15 for students of FSMTA members or $25 for students of non-member teachers. View the link for more info (new dates TBA): https://www.jaxmta.org/district-4-sonatina--sonata-festival.html FSMTA District IV Concerto Competition Held annually in the spring, the District IV competition is chaired by Dr. Erin Bennett. Students can compete in one of four levels: Elementary, Junior, Intermediate, or Senior, in one of the following instruments: Piano, Voice, Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, Percussion, or Organ. Per the Florida State Music Teachers website: “The FSMTA Concerto Competition is a two-stage competitive event. All applicants must first apply and compete at a District level. District Concerto winners (with the exception of the Elementary category) are obligated to represent their districts and compete in the State Concerto Competition.” The cost is $40 for students of FSMTA members, and $80 for students of non-member teachers ($40 for student and $40 for teacher). If the student advances to the state level competition, there is an additional $40 application fee for FSMTA members, $80 for non-members. View the link for more info (new dates TBA): https://www.jaxmta.org/district-4-concerto-competition.html FSMTA District IV Student Day Held annually in the spring, District IV Student Day is chaired by Angie Holt. Student Day is one of the most structured and comprehensive music evaluation programs and gives students a great sense of accomplishment. There are three areas of testing: 1. The Performance Audition: Takes place before an adjudicator and is graded on:
Honors Recital: If a Student receives an Honors in the Performance Audition and at least an Achievement in Written and Aural Theory, they will be invited to performance in the Honors Recital, typically held a few weeks later, wearing concert dress. To Get Started: For more info and for the application form (not due until spring 2023), go to our website or use this link (new dates TBA): https://www.jaxmta.org/district-4-student-day.html For the Written, Aural, and Performance audition information, go to FMTA.org or use this link: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-non-competitive-events.html You’ll need the FMTA password of Mozart. Please email me with any questions at [email protected]. You may want to get started soon in preparing your student(s). NOTE: An independent teacher in Florida has created a curriculum to help you prepare your students for the keyboard skills, written, and aural theory testing mentioned above. The guidelines follow the requirements provided in your Student Activities Handbook. I use it with my students and it has been very helpful. Contact Sue Colvert (Music Masters) at [email protected]. (Music Masters, 954-752-2856, 4111 NW 79 Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065) JMTA Community Service Awards The Jacksonville Music Teachers Association participates in the Community Service Awards program, which is chaired by Joan Cordell. These awards are given to deserving 9th and 12th grade students in recognition of their leadership, achievements, and service to the community in the field of music. The applicants must also be students in good standing with their music instructor, a member of JMTA who recommends them for this award. Ninth graders apply for the Local and District President's Community Service Award and may count their music activities from summer before seventh grade through fall of ninth grade. Twelfth graders apply for the FSMTA Community Service Award for 12th Graders and may count their music activities from spring of ninth grade through fall of twelfth grade. Prospective applicants are encouraged to keep a journal of their music participation so they can document their community music involvement in ninth and twelfth grades when they are ready to apply for the Community Service Award. This award encourages young musicians to use their music talents and skills within their community for the betterment of the community and society as a whole. It also helps them become more responsible and caring citizens as they reach out to others through their music activities. Winning at the county level, the student receives a certificate and a plaque, which is an honor that can be placed on future college or employment applications. The ninth grade state winner receives a plaque and $100.00, while the twelfth grade state winner also receives a plaque and $500.00. Each county in District 4 is eligible to have a ninth and twelfth grade representative, so let’s strive to have plenty of county winners that could compete at the state level! View this link for more info (new dates TBA): https://www.jaxmta.org/community-service-award.html JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition The JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Competition is chaired by Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, Chair of Scholarship Committee, and will be held in March of 2023, date and location TBA. If there is only one applicant, auditions will be held online. 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 a duration no longer than 30 minutes, along with the signed application form and the fee of $25 must be sent to Kamila by the date TBD. Repertoire must be memorized. The winner of the Scholarship Competition will be required to perform at a future JMTA function, TBA. View this link for more info: https://www.jaxmta.org/high-school-senior-scholarship-competition.html JMTA Summer Music Camp Scholarship The JMTA Summer music camp scholarship is chaired by Kamila Shahtakhtinski, NCTM, Chair of Scholarship Committee, and is awarded annually only to pre-college students of JMTA members. The deadline for application is March 27, 2023. 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’ qualifications for scholarship along with their name(s) to the JMTA Scholarship Committee for consideration by the JMTA board. View this link for more info: https://www.jaxmta.org/summer-music-camp-scholarship.html ________________________________________________________________________ DISTRICT IV NEWS 2023 District IV Student Day District IV Student Day is being planned for a Saturday in April of 2023, TBA. To start preparing your students, you can go to FMTA.org or use this link: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-non-competitive-events.html. You’ll need the FMTA password of Mozart. Please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at [email protected]. If you would like curriculum for your students that matches the Student Day requirements, an independent teacher in Florida has created a curriculum to help you prepare your students for the keyboard skills, written, and aural theory testing.* (For the Primary level there is no aural theory.) I use the curriculum with my students and find it has been very helpful. To order, contact Sue Colvert (Music Masters) at [email protected] with your name and address and the levels you would like, and she will mail them to you with the invoice. (Music Masters, 954-752-2856, 4111 NW 79 Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065) For Levels Primary and 1, two original pieces will need to be memorized. For Levels 2 through 12, three original pieces will need to be memorized. From Levels 5 and up, the three pieces will each need to be in a different musical era. Please let me know if you have any questions about the acceptability of a piece. There is also the suggested repertoire list on the FMTA website, though you are not required to use this. * An example of the Music Masters curriculum, as well as a Student Day certificate, medallion, and State medal, will be on display at the September meeting. - Angie Holt, Student Day Chair ([email protected]) ________________________________________________________________________ 2022 FSMTA Conference The following is from the FMTA website:
Gail Berenson and Charles Turon are co-chairs of this event. For more information: https://www.fmta.org/fsmta-conference.html 2022 Florida MTNA Performance Competitions
https://www.fmta.org/mtna-competitive-events.html ________________________________________________________________________ AREA CONCERTS AND RECITALS Community Hospice Performances If you would be interested in performing a recital at the Community Hospice and Pallative Care on Sunbeam Road, they sponsor a monthly performance titled First Friday Recital Series, with performances starting at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sandy Stewart at 904-333-9280. 35th Annual Great American Jazz Series presents: “UNF Faculty Scholarship Concert with special guest, UNF Combo 1” J.B. Scott, Artistic Director Date: Thursday, September 15 at 7:30pm Location: Andrew A. Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Unit 14A, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission; Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx “Faculty Recital: Featuring Dr. Andrea Venet, Associate Professor of Percussion” With special guest, Paige DeDecker Date: Friday, September 16 at 6:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx “Two Piano Benefit Recital for Lutheran Social Services” An evening of music and charity supporting Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida. ”Mother & Son Piano Team, Chris and Michelle Kuo, will perform Classical and fan favorites” Date: Saturday, September 17 at 7:00-9:00pm Location: Friday Musicale, 645 Oak Street, Jacksonville 32204 Cost: Starting at $20 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-piano-benefit-recital-for-lutheran-social-services-tickets-388179263627 “Faculty Recital: ‘Potpourri’ Featuring Dr. Gary Smart, Professor of Piano, Composition and Improvisation” Featuring music by Mozart, Liszt, Debussy, and solo piano improvisations. Date: Sunday, September 18 at 3:00pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx “Season 10 Premier” The Florida Chamber Music Project 2022-2023 Season The new “Spring Tales” by local composer Piotr Szewczyk will be performed, as well as Beethoven’s Op 59, No 1 quartet. Date: Sunday, September 18 at 3:00-4:00pm Location: Beaches Museum Chapel, 505 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, 32250 Cost: $27 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/season-10-premiere-tickets-378533352447 Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Music Series presents: “Classical Faculty Scholarship Concert” Dr. James Hall, Artistic Director Date: Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx “Jacksonville SINGS! Choral Finale Concert with Andrea Ramsey” UNF 50th Anniversary Event; Dr. Cara Tasher, Artistic Director “UNF Ensembles alongside High School Honor Chorus with Andrea Ramsey, conductor; Middle School Performing Artists with ShanPatrick Davis, conductor; and Sachiko Frampton and Michael Mastronicola, collaborative pianists.” Date: Saturday, September 24 at 5:00pm Location: Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission; Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx “A Cello Recital” Featuring Jin Kim Peña, cello and Timothy Tuller, piano Performing “works by Chopin, Elgar, Saint-Saëns, Offenbach, Rachmaninoff, Fauré, and Schubert. This concert will be held in a state-of-the-art, Gothic Revival style setting in Taliaferro Hall…The Concert is free and open to the public. Refreshments following the performance.” Date: Sunday, September 25 at 5:00pm Location: St. John’s Cathedral, Taliaferro Hall, 256 East Church Street, Jacksonville, 32202 Cost: Free Admission Click on link for tickets and for details: https://www.jaxcathedral.org/blog/a-cello-recital/ UNF Wind Symphony presents: “A Chamber Recital” Dr. Erin Bodnar, conductor Date: Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30pm Location: Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 32224Cost: Free Admission; Suggested Donation: $10 Click on link for details: https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/Calendar.aspx “Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1” Florida Blue Classical Series With Shostakovich’s Festive Overture and Stravinksy’s Petrushka Courtney Lewis, Musical Director Tianxu An, by special arrangement with Curtis on Tour, Pianist Dates: Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1, at 7:30pm Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $27.00 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/overview/tchaikovsky-piano-concerto-1?_ga=2.155371900.634367264.1662407897-757763258.1662407897 “Cirque de la Symphonie: Spooktacular!”Pops Series“Cirque de la Symphonie returns to Jacoby Symphony Hall with a spooky twist” Date: Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 Location: Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Suite 200 Cost: $27 and up Click on link for tickets and for details: https://my.jaxsymphony.org/cirque-de-la-symphonie/292 ________________________________________________________________________ Did you know? Residents of Duval county, if they have a Jacksonville Library card, can use the many electronic resources from the https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/digital-library. Getting a library card is free. All that's needed is your driver's license and sign up in person at any of the 21 branches. The card allows the use of Kanopy - which has free streaming movies, documentaries, educational resources [older teens/adults]. I saw a documentary "Making the Grade" which profiled Irish students and piano teachers whose students are preparing to take the Irish Royal Academy of Music Examinations. It was funny, moving, informative, and relatable, especially seeing snippets of the teacher's lessons in action and how the students feel about piano and their teachers overall. I highly recommend members watch it (and explore the other resources available from JPL)! - JohnWillard Utuk, Vice President of Membership ________________________________________________________________________ Find A Teacher Section on Jaxmta.org Teachers, please take a moment to check out your information on our Find a Teacher page of the JMTA website (jaxmta.org). If you would like to edit, add, or delete any information, please email our Internet Media chair Angie Holt at [email protected]. ________________________________________________________________________ Need a Sponsor? Does anyone in the JMTA need a sponsor or need help in any way? If so, John Scott, owner of Jacksonville School of Music & First Coast School of Music, is interested in helping our organization. If interested, contact John at [email protected]. His direction phone number is 904-248-1848. ________________________________________________________________________ Music Exchange Do you have too much music collected in your studio? Is there some you think you'll never use? Bring your unneeded music to any JMTA meeting. Bring home something new to you! Look for the "Free Music" spot. Music does not have to be brand new. ________________________________________________________________________ Have you found us on Facebook? Follow JMTA on Facebook for the latest happenings, photos, videos, and more! ________________________________________________________________________ Events Calendar Please view our website for any updates or additions to these events, as well as for more details including application deadlines: www.jaxmta.org. September 14 9:30am – Meeting Around 11am - Potluck JMTA General Meeting followed by Potluck Lunch Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 And over Zoom October 12 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program: TBA Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 And over Zoom October 20-23 As Scheduled 2022 FSMTA Conference Hotel Venezia, Venice, Florida October 29-30 As Scheduled 2022 Florida MTNA Performance Competitions State College of Florida, Bradenton November 9 9:30am – Meeting After - Program JMTA General Meeting and Program: TBA Keyboard Connection, 9912 San Jose Blvd., 32257 And over Zoom 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]. Comments are closed.
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