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In ThIs Issue

President’s Corner 2

State News Membership 4

District News Central Oregon 5

Tualatin Valley 6

Outside Events Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series 9

Supplementary Materials 10

Additional Study Guides 15

OMTA Chairs 16

OMTA Officers 18

OMTA District Presidents 18

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OMTA RECORDSLet Us Know

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State Jr. Bach Final EventThe Oregon Jr. Bach State Final Event was held March 4th in Corvallis, Oregon. A big “thank you” to the Linn-Benton District for hosting the recitals. Baroque music was enjoyed by all who at-tended. A wonderful reception was held to honor the students who participated. The three recitals consisted of piano solos, violin solos, singers and organ solos. The students performed beautifully. Each student received a recogni-tion medal.

Participating teachers were Mariann Adams, Kathryn Apland, Diana Beterbide, Gayle Bland, Cherylann Buckley, Cynthia Cournoyer, Sonja Decker, Pauline Eidemiller, Jill Gambill, Joan B. Gathercoal, Mary Ann Guenther, Tao-Heng Hsieh, Winifred Kerner, Carol Lowe, Rachelle McCabe, Bev McDaniel, Pamella Miller, Barbara Parker, E. Faye Rounds, Marek Sobieraj, Sylvie Spengler, and Elise Yun.

The Jr. Bach Festival provides an opportunity for our students to explore the era of Baroque music. Start planning now to prepare your students for the 2013 festival. As traditionally scheduled, the 2013 State Final Event will be the first Sunday in March. The location will be listed on the state website when those details have been arranged.

The Oregon Jr. Bach Festival continues to grow around the state. Check the state website, www.oregonmta.org, for informa-tion that will give students the opportunity to participate. As a teacher, get involved in your district festival. Volunteer on the district level. Enter you students. There are several age divisions as well as a non-competitive recital.

Gayle Bland NCTM

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President’s Corner

Dear Colleagues,

As we begin our final months of the teaching year, I am reminded of the many hours all of you dedicate to your students, your profession and to OMTA. There are so many to thank for the success of such things as the State Junior Bach Festival Fi-nal Event, our Spring Syllabus program, the State Composition Celebration, the Level X syllabus Recitals and all District events and festivals. The Association remains vibrant and creative.

There are many back-stage contribu-tors, as well. Our State Executive Board held their annual spring meeting February 25 and it was well attended by those who volunteer their time and talent. At these meetings, the state of the Association is presented through reports of our vari-ous board members and officers. There is also discussion of many suggestions and concerns brought to us by the members. At this time, the state of the Association is healthy and active. We do appreciate all input we receive and act on it with care and consideration.

As my term draws to a close, there will be openings for state board positions. These positions are appointed by the State President and offer a unique opportu-nity for our members to be involved in the progress and implementation of the OMTA mission.

Our President Elect, Dr. Bonnie Es-bensen, and I are asking that if you might be interested in serving on the board to please contact one of us. There are so many “gems” out there among our mem-bership that we might not know of and we would like to tap that talent to bring your skills and ideas to the forum. If you are interested or would like more information, we’d like to hear from you, and thank you for considering this request.

Best wishes for all your upcoming endeavors.

Warm regards,Fern L. McArthur, NCTMPresident, OMTA

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Robin Power, Administrative [email protected]

O M TA M u s i c N e w s

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Our students credit you, their private teacher, with helping to support their musical endeavors. Celebrate their success with us and join us for the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s 88th Season in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

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State News Membership

Liz WillisMembership Chair

Welcome New MembersEugene DistrictKerry Martin, flute

Wanting to access the Member side of the website?Look for User ID and Password on

page 5 in your OMTA Handbook or on page 4 of your Directory

Portland District Julia Ganske

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District News Central Oregon

Kathy GaultCorrespondent

Greetings from Central Oregon, where it is spring one day and back to winter the next (probably until June)! Meanwhile, we teach and learn from each other, having a lot of fun in the process. Our March program was a group presentation/participation on favorite teaching games. April promises more group participation, as Larry Rauch presents some of the concepts described in his recent Oregon Musician article: “Suc-cessful Jazz Band Performances for the Classical Pianist.”

One of the nice things about being a small district is being able to meet in the homes of various members. Our March meeting was held in a beautiful log home east of town, surrounded by pastures, a pond and the austere beauty of the winter-time desert. Since we have been starting each meeting with live music, we have been treated to a wide variety of repertoire, as well as instrumentation.

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Lynn Goetz, piano and Huib DeRijk, flute

Jennifer Marsden, piano and Daisy Marsden, violin

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Angela KellyCorrespondent

Greetings from the Tualatin Valley District! This year has been a busy yet productive and rewarding one so far. We would love to give you a sampling of what has been going on in our district throughout this teach-ing year. A few months ago, our district sponsored a multi-media recital entitled “Encounters with Beethoven” given by Dr. Kenneth Willson from George Fox Univer-sity. The event was made possible by grants from the MTNA and Nellie Tholen funds. We were thrilled with the turnout of 237

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“Encounters with Beethoven” multi-medial rectial by Dr. Kennen Willson.

people at this exciting performance! A good share of the audience was young children through college-age students who were delighted with Dr. Willson’s multi-media performance which even included a Tom and Jerry cartoon paired with the perfor-mance of one Beethoven selection. We were happy to see several teachers from other districts who were able to come enjoy the event as well.

The Tualatin Valley District has a thriving playing group organized by Susan

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Marandas that meets once a month to per-form for each other. Several times a year, the group performs at a local retirement center. These pictures were taken at the performance in the retirement center.

The program following our April business meeting will be given by Carolyn Mayer, NCTM, from Pendleton, OR. “Ex-ploring Mozart’s Second Skin” will be an exciting look into the fashion of Mozart’s

time, giving us a unique glance into aspects of culture of his time. Carolyn will display genuine 18th century clothing pieces on loan from her son, who is a professor of costume history at Syracuse University. We welcome any interested teachers to join us for this unique program. It will take place Friday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Tigard Christian Church located at 13405 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR, 97223.

(District News continued from page 7)Angela KellyCorrespondent

A recent performance at a retirement center given by the Tualatin Valley playing group.

District News Tualatin Valley


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Changed your contact information?Please contact the OMTA State Office:

Robin Power, Administrative [email protected]

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Outside Events & Opportunities Willamette University Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series

Presents

Marcia Hadjimarkos, Clavichord Keyboard Music of Mozart and J.S. Bach

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:30 pm Cone Chapel, Waller Hall, Willamette University

Adults $15, Students $5. General Admission Seating

Marcia Hadjimarkos’s career as an early keyboard specialist includes performances at Festival International de la Roque d’Anthéron, Folle Journée de Nantes, Rencontres Harmoniques de Lausanne, and the Prague Mozart Museum where she performs on instruments ranging from Cristofori’s prototype to the French romantic piano. Her 1999 recording of Haydn sonatas on the clavichord (Zig-Zag Territoires) was awarded a Diapason d’Or and received highest praise from the international press; her second CD, C.P.E. Bach’s Character Pieces (Zig-Zag Territoires, 2002) also received unanimous critical acclaim.

“Ms. Hadjimarkos’s playing is superb throughout: dynamic, free, and powerfully shaped.” (Fanfare)

Emma Kirkby, Soprano and Marcia Hadjimarkos, Fortepiano

Wednesday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

Adults $22, Students $5, WU Faculty & Staff $17. Reserved Seating.

With more than one hundred recordings, distinguished soprano, Dame Emma Kirkby, is one of the most revered names in the performance of early music. Her repertoire ranges from the sequences of Hildegard of Bingen to Italian and English madrigals, Baroque cantatas and oratorios, and works by Mozart and Haydn. Her preferred platform is in live performance with groups such as Britain’s London Baroque, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Fretwork, Florilegium, and Canada’s Tafelmusik.

“ For two decades, Emma Kirkby’s clear, agile voice has epitomized the pure sound of early music. She remains one of the treasures of the world.” — Toronto Globe and Mail

Tickets available at www.absoluteytix.com or Travel Salem, 181 High St. NE, 503-581-4325 (1-800-874-7012)

UPCOMING GOUDY SERIES EVENTS

Master Classes (Free Admission) Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center

Thursday, April 19 11:30-1:00 pm: Fortepiano Master Class with Marcia Hadjimarkos

2:30-4:30: Master Class for Singers with Emma Kirkby

willamette.edu/arts/goudyartistseries


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OMTA Supplementary Materials

Order OMTA Brochures

The brochure explains in clear, concise language the advantages of studying with an OMTA teacher as well as the benefits of becoming a member of OMTA, thus making it an ideal vehicle for recruiting students and new members or for publicizing the organization. Brochures are four for $1.00 plus shipping and handling. Shipping Rates: 1-10 brochures - $2.50 11-30 brochures - $4.00 30+ brochures - $5.00 Brochures are free to districts for official OMTA business, but shipping costs will still apply. Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone E-mail

How many brochures do you want?

If this order is for your district, which district?

Make check payable to: OMTA Mail to: OMTA State Office PO Box 5335, Portland, OR 97228

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Levels I II III

Levels IV V VI

Levels VII VIII IX

By Donna Byars and Eileen Knox

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Levels 1, 2, 3 in Bk 1 $20.00 Levels 4, 5, 6 in Bk 2 $20.00 Levels 7, 8, 9 in Bk 3 $20.00 Postage for 1 book $ 3.00 Postage for 2 books $ 5.00 (See below for multiple shipments.)

Please send me: Qty _______ Levels 1, 2, 3

_______ Levels 4, 5, 6

_______ Levels 7, 8, 9

Total Number of Books: ________

Total Cost of Books $_______________

Postage: $_______________(See below for multiple shipments.)

TOTAL CHECK: $_______________

Name of OMTA Teacher _________________

Ship To :______________________________

Address: _____________________________

City, St, Zip: _________________________

Please make check payable to OMTA

*Multiple shipments: Books are mailed in 1- and 2-book allotments. Please add postage accordingly depending on your order, i.e. in multiples of two. Add postage for one more for odd-numbered orders.

Mail check and order form to:OMTA State OfficeP. O. Box 5335Portland, OR 97228-5335


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SYLLABUS SUPPLIES

Syllabus manuals for piano*, jazz piano*, strings, woodwinds, Celtic harp, and guitar are available for purchase. Also available for purchase are the current repertoire lists. Prices and shipping costs are as follows:

Syllabi: Members Amount Non-Members Amount Piano* $10.00 ______ $15.00 ______ Jazz Piano* $ 6.00 ______ $10.00 ______

Strings $ 5.00 ______ $10.00 ______

Woodwinds $ 5.00 ______ $10.00 ______

Celtic Harp $ 5.00 ______ $10.00 ______

Guitar $ 5.00 ______ $10.00 ______

Repertoire Lists: Lower Division $10.00 ______ $15.00 ______

Upper Division $ 4.00 ______ $ 8.00 ______

Shipping: Orders totaling $5.00 or under add $1.25 Materials Subtotal: Orders totaling $5.01-$10.00 add $2.50 Orders totaling $10.01-$15.00 add $3.50 Shipping Subtotal: Orders totaling $15.01-$20.00 add $4.50 Orders totaling over $20.00 add $5.50 TOTAL: Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: Email:

*The current Piano and Jazz Piano Syllabi are also available for download from the OMTA website (www.oregonmta.org) on the members-only page—click on MEMBERS on the home page and log in. This is a free download for OMTA members. Log-in information can be found on page five of your 2011-2012 OMTA handbook.

Please send your check, payable to OMTA, to: Robin Power, Administrative Assistant

PO Box 5335 Portland, OR 97228

(503) 388-8212

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Syllabus Video Order Form


The Oregon Music Teachers Association, Inc.

PIANO SYLLABUS with Virginia Hawley BuhnA Professional Course of Study on DVD

The OMTA Piano Syllabus is an outline of study de-signed to provide students with a thorough background in keyboard skills, musical understanding and perfor-mance ability. The DVDs offer ideas and methods for implementing the syllabus as a basis for learning and performance.

The original VCRs were developed by Virginia Buhn in 1996 and have sold more than 1,200 copies. The new DVDs follow the course outline of the OMTA Syllabus Book and are designed to help piano teachers prepare students for a successful evaluation.

JAZZ PIANO SYLLABUS with Gary RuppertA Professional Course of Study on DVD

The OMTA Jazz Piano Syllabus was developed by Gary Ruppert in the mid 1980s. A revision, done in the summer of 2003, was based on feedback received from teachers, students, and adjudicators who used the first version. Their comments and encouragement have been of inestimable value

This DVD is meant to help teachers and their stu-dents navigate the various levels of the Jazz Syllabus and discover the joys of studying jazz piano.

Submitting Articles and Ads

Please send articles, ads and accompanying graphics (in TIFF, EPS, JPEG or PDF format) to me via e-mail at [email protected]. MS Word attachments are best.

1/4 column ads (and articles about events which require an admission fee or tuition):

$10.00 for members $25.00 for non-members

Larger ads at a proportional cost. (Contact me for amounts.)

Publication dates and deadlines are listed below. Submitting material before deadlines is always helpful and appreciated.

Thank you. Linda Hansen, Music News Editor

Issues Deadlines

Piano Syllabus DVDs (set of 2) $20.00 $25.00

Jazz Piano Syllabus $15.00 $20.00

Postage $3.00 $3.00

Non-OMTA Member Price Each

OMTA Member Price Each Quantity SubtotalItem

All proceeds go to the Jean Baines Proctor Memorial Fund. Total:

See order from below. Make checks or money orders payable to:

OMTA, Joan B. Gathercoal, NCTM 3328 SW Chintimini Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333-1529

Phone: 541-752-4732

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OMTA MERIT CERTIFICATES

OMTA merit certificates are available to OMTA instruc-tors and are earned by students who have completed a minimum of 30 lessons during the current teaching year.

These attractive, parchment-like half-sheet certificates are stamped with the OMTA embossed seal, stamped with the signature of OMTA President, has the student’s name, and has a space for the teacher to sign. The second year of study has a gold seal and every year after that (up to year 14) has a gold seal and a different colored ribbon. The determination of each student’s year of study and all record keeping is the teacher’s responsibility. Certificates

are usually awarded in May or June and should be ordered three weeks in advance of the time the teacher wants to give them to students. You may pre-order via e-mail.

Guidelines for Ordering:1. List the quantity of certificates desired for each level with each student’s name typed or clearly printed.2. Indicate the date you need the certificates (remember to allow 3 weeks).3. Include a check or money order payable to OMTA (50 cents per certificate).4. All orders must be received by Robin Power, OMTA Administrative Assistant.

For more information, contact Robin Power, OMTA Administrative Assistant:

[email protected]

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Additional Study Guides

SYLLABUS STUDY SHEETS

Revised: 2012 version now available from Ed Davie.

Phone: 503-357-3185 E-mail: [email protected]

Address: 255 Jessica Dr., Forest Grove, OR 97116-1295

The price for one set of Levels I – X (10 sheets) is $12.00 + $5.00 p & h.

The purchase price includes copy rights for your own studio.

All proceeds are donated to the Roberta Davie Memorial Composition Scholarship.

For more information, contact Ed Davie and ask for an explanation sheet.

PIANO SYLLABUS AIDS (2006–2010)

Copies of rhythm-reading and sight-reading examples used during Syllabus exams for Levels 1 – X in previous years are available for reference in preparing students for their exams. These are not the examples currently being used during exams. If you would like to have a set, send a check (to cover copying and mailing costs) made out to Lisette Sage, 15240 SW Obsidian St., Beaverton, OR 97007-8949.

Available sets are 2001–2003, 2004–2006, 2006–2008, and 2008-2010 at $4.00 for each set. Please be sure to specify which set(s) you are purchasing.

The following materials are privately produced by some of our members for your benefit: Opus

The following materials are privately produced by some of our members for your benefit.


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OMTA Chairs 2010–2012

CERTIFICATIONChair: Patti Widener, NCTM

EDUCATIONChair: Margaret Littlehales, NCTM

JUNIOR BACH FESTIVALGayle L. Bland

ENSEMBLE FESTIVALJoan Gathercoal, NCTM andArthur Baines

MERIT CERTIFICATESRobin Power, OMTA Adm. Asst.

PARTICIPATION TROPHIESNancy Harris, NCTM

STUDENT COMPOSITIONCELEBRATION Nicola Curry

COMPOSER OF THE YEAR SEARCH Daniel Brugh

FINANCEChair: Carol A. White, NCTM

TREASURERCarolee Harbour, NCTM

ASSISTANT TREASURER Bev McDaniel, NCTM

BUDGET Susan M. Todd, NCTM

GRANT WRITER Carolyn Mayer, NCTM

OMTA/MTNA FOUNDATION Robyn Pfeifer, NCTM

LEGISLATIVE PARLIAMENTARIAN Chair: Pauline Eidemiller, NCTM

MEMBERSHIP Chair: Elizabeth Willis, NCTM

LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Janet Swartz, NCTM

PROVISIONAL MEMBERS Lucy Clevenger

PUBLIC RELATIONS Chair: Mary Hulme, NCTM

ETHICS Susan Franzen

HISTORIANJoan Gathercoal, NCTM

INDEPENDENT MUSIC TEACHERS FORUM Gaye Thomas, NCTM

MUSICLINK Mary Hulme, NCTM andEileen J. Knox, NCTM

UNIVERSITY LIAISON Carol Biel, NCTM

PUBLICATIONS Chair: Deborah Butler

DIRECTORY EDITORJoy Byers

MUSIC NEWS EDITOR Linda K. Hansen

OREGON MUSICIAN EDITOR Rhonda Ringering, NCTM

WEBSITE COORDINATOR Craig Hanson

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OMTA Chairs 2010–2012

SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION Co-Chair: Kelli B. Stephens andCo-Chair: Paula Watt, NCTM

STATE CONFERENCE Chair: Dr. Bonnie Esbensen

STUDENT PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS

Chair: Sandy Duffy Norman

MTNA JUNIOR COORDINATOR Marilyn Reischke

MTNA SENIOR COORDINATOR Sandy Duffy Norman

MTNA YOUNG ARTISTCOORDINATOR Fern McArthur, NCTM

MTNA CHAMBER MUSICCOORDINATORJoan Wall

MTNA COMPOSITION COMPETITION Daniel A. Brugh

SYLLABUS Chair: Beth CrosbyandAsst. Chair: Cherise da Cunha, NCTM

ADJUDICATOR ASSIGNMENTS Aaron Bloom, NCTM

ADJUDICATOR CERTIFICATION Carol A. White, NCTM

LEVEL X RECITAL Claudia A. Hegberg

NEW ADJUDICATORAPPLICATIONS Margaret Littlehales, NCTM

REPERTOIRE REFERENCE Carol Ratzlaf, NCTM

SIGHT READING Ellen McQuilkin, NCTM

SUPPLIESRobin Power, OMTA Adm. Asst.

The link below offers descriptions of the geographical areas each district encompasses, and the opportunity to contact the chairs:

http://www.oregonmta.org/directory-local.html

OMTA RecORds Let Us Know

If you have moved or changed your e-mail address or phone number.

Get on Our E-Mail ListReceive periodic OMTA news

and a listing of OMTA members’ e-mail addresses.

Contact Robin Power Administrative Assistant at: [email protected]

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OMTA 2011–2012 District Presidents

PresidentFern L. McArthur, NCTM

President ElectDr. Bonnie M. Esbensen

Immediate Past PresidentSusan M. Todd, NCTM

SecretaryLucy A. Watts

TreasurerCarolee Harbour, NCTM

Assistant Treasurer Beverly J. McDaniel, NCTM

OMTA 2010–2012 Officers

Blue MountainElizabeth Cooper

Central OregonMariann Slavkovsky

(use Kathy Gault for e-mail contact)

EugeneCarolyn McHan

Klamath BasinDan Conrad

Lincoln CountyRita Warton

Linn-BentonArthur Baines

McMinnvilleJane Smith

Mid-ColumbiaRebecca Gooch

PortlandCherise Da Cunha, NCTM

Rogue ValleyPat Daly

RoseburgSandra Palmer

SalemLynne Hall

Tualatin ValleyAngela Kelly

Umatilla-MorrowMariann Adams

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Music News

Edited by:Linda Hansen

[email protected]

Published by:Oregon Music Teachers Association, Inc.

Affiliated with:Music Teachers National Association, Inc.

Graphic Design by:Julie Weiss, Tobias Weiss Design

[email protected]

State Websitewww.oregonmta.org

Upcoming Music News copy DEADLINES:May 10, 2012

August 10, 2012September 10, 2012

Information & Acknowledgements

Administrative AssistantRobin Power

OMTA, PO Box 5335, Portland, OR 97228503-388-8212

[email protected]


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