American Music Teacher articles from February 2002

American Music Teacher archives from February 2002

National conference: opportunities abound. (Dear Reader).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I attended my first MTNA National Conference directly out of graduate school, just starting my very first teaching position. To give you some idea of how long ago it was, the conference registration fee was $7.50. I came away from that first...

Board takes action. (In Unison).
February 1, 2002... The MTNA Board met in Atlanta in November, where a number of significant areas were discussed and several proposals were acted upon. AMT Editorial Committee The most fortunate appointment of Kathleen Rountree as chair of the AMT...

Magrath receives teaching award. (Items of Interest).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Jane Magrath, NCTM, professor of piano pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma School of Music, was named the 2001 Irene and Julian J. Rothbaum Presidential Professor of Excellence in the Arts. Magrath, who was selected from among ten...

NPF sponsors after-school programs. (Items of Interest).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The National Piano Foundation (NPF) sponsored a pilot after-school group piano program in Richardson, Texas, a Dallas suburb. The program forms partnerships among elementary school principals, a piano retailer and a group piano teacher,...

Gibson acquires Baldwin. (Items of Interest).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In November, Gibson Guitar Corporation purchased Baldwin Piano & Organ Company from GE Capital, Baldwin's secured lender. GE Capital, Baldwin's largest secured creditor, signed a contract to acquire the Baldwin assets in a credit auction on...

Classical music Archives online. (Items of Interest).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Classical Archives, found at www.classicalarchives.com, contains the largest collection of classic music files online--more than 14,000 compositions by more than 1,000 composers. In addition to the music stored in MIDI, Windows Media...

Leblanc has New CEO. (Items of Interest).(G. Leblanc Corporation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Leon Pascucci recently was named chief executive officer of G. Leblanc Corporation, the manufacturer of musical wind instruments. His father and company founder, Vito Pascucci, will remain active as corporate chairman. The younger Pascucci...

Yamaha introduces v-player. (Music Marketplace).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Yamaha Music Interactive, Inc., 151 W. 46th St., 8th Fl., New York, NY 10036; (646) 562-7660; Fax (646) 562-7664; www.yamahamusicsoft.com. $3.95 per download. YMH Digital Music Publishing, a joint venture between Yamaha Corporation, Hal...

J.W. Pepper announces e-print. (Music Marketplace).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., 2480 Industrial Blvd., P.O. Box 1795, Paoli, PA 19301; (610) 648-0500; Fax (610) 993-0563; eprint@jwpepper.com; www.jwpepper.com or www.e-printmusicstore.com. Prices vary. J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., offers the...

GVOX upgrades Passport programs. (Music Marketplace).(music notation programs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... GVOX, 1080 N. Delaware Ave., 8th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19125; (215) 922-0880; Fax (215) 717-0254; sales@gvox.com; www.gvox.com. Encore Version 4.5, $399, upgrade $79.99; MusicTime Deluxe Version 3.5, $99.99, upgrade $29.99; upgrade from...

Superscope has innovative CD players. (Music Marketplace).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Superscope Technologies, Inc., 2640 White Oak Cir., Aurora, IL 60504; (630) 820-4800, Fax (630) 830-8103; www.superscope-marantzpro.com. PSD220, $369; PSD230, $599. Superscope PSD220 and PSD230 portable CD players offer innovative playback...

New Braille music curriculum. (Music Marketplace).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Dancing Dots: Braille Music Technology, 1754 Quarry Ln., P.O. Box 927, Valley Forge, PA 19482; (610) 783-6692, Fax (610) 783-6732; info@dancingdots.com; www.dancingdots.com. Three print and four Braille volumes, $299. Dancing Dots,...

Van Cliburn Competition for Amateurs. (Competitions).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The third International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs will be conducted June 3-8, 2002, at Ed Landreth Auditorium on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. The application deadline is March 1, 2002, with...

The 46th World Piano Competition. (Competitions).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The 46th World Piano Competition will take place July 1-9, 2002, at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater of the Aronoff Center for Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. Winners of any MTNA competition are now eligible to submit a competition...

Russian Music Piano Competition. (Competitions).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Pianists ages 6 to 25 are eligible to compete in the 2002 International Russian Music Piano Competition, to be held May 11-19, 2002, at Le Petit Trianon in San Jose, California. Top prizes are $100 at the Young Musicians level, ages 6 to 9;...

Grace Welsh Prize for Piano. (Competitions).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Applications are being accepted for the 20th annual competition for the Grace Welsh Prize for Piano, to be held in Chicago, May 14-18, 2002. Pianists of all nationalities born after May 30, 1977, and before May 30, 1984, are eligible. First...

MYF/ARTS awards. (Competitions).(Music for Youth Foundation/Arts Recognition and Talent Search)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Three individual $25,000 awards are available to exceptional musicians who apply to the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts' (NFAA) annual Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) program. The Music for Youth Foundation (MYF), in...

BMI Student Composer Award. (Competitions).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The 50th annual BMI Student Composer Award competition offers $20,000 to young composers with prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000. The competition is open to students who are citizens of North America, South and Central America, the...

Catch the Rising Stars.(pianist Hsing-ay Hsu)
February 1, 2002... With MTNA's long history of service to music teachers, it is particularly appropriate for the National Conference to showcase two young artists in one of its conference concerts, demonstrating what the powerful combination of talent, hard work...

Of heroes ... and heroines.(Eroica Trio)
February 1, 2002... Heroic... Passionate... Noble... These three words describe some of history's most wonderful music; they also describe the manner in which this spectacular trio performs--electric, exciting, powerful. The Eroica Trio more than lives up...

Meet American Pianists Association Fellow, Van Cliburn Bronze medallist and conference artist Christopher Taylor.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Christopher Taylor is a rare kind of guy. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in mathematics, has co-authored a paper with the philosopher Daniel Dennett, can program your computer and, oh yes, just happens to be...

Get the Royal Treatment in the Queen City: March 16-20, 2002.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... What do flying pigs, bratwurst and music have in common? Cincinnati, Ohio, of course! As the site of the 2002 National Conference, Cincinnati's rich culture and historical devotion to the arts make the Queen City, on the northern bank of the...

Conference artists.(Music Teachers National Association)
February 1, 2002... (Information subject to change) Rising Stars Concert Saturday, March 16 8:00 P.M. Hsing-ay Hsu, pianist Since making her stage debut at age 4, Hsing-ay Hsu has performed at notable venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy...

Conference events.
February 1, 2002... Master Classes Piano Master Class John Perry Monday, March 18 9:15-11:15 A.M. John Perry, professor of keyboard studies at the University of Southern California, earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at the Eastman School...

Conference program.
February 1, 2002... Friday, March 15 7:00 P.M. TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC SYMPOSIUM Saturday, March 16 NATIONAL FINALS: MTNA Junior High School Performance Competitions NATIONAL FINALS: MTNA Collegiate Chamber Music Performance Competition ...

Conference presenters: March 16-20, 2002.
February 1, 2002... Richard Aaron, a faculty member at the Cleveland Institute of Music, was visiting professor at the New England Conservatory in 1998. A member of several international and stateside orchestras, he also gives solo recitals throughout Europe. He...

Directory of summer programs.
February 1, 2002... ARIZONA Northern Arizona University (See advertisement on page 69.) Jill Douglas, Program Coordinator, NAU Music Camp, P.O. Box 6041, Flagstaff, AZ 86011; (928) 523-2323, fax: (928) 523-1133; Music.Camp@nau.edu;...

Official notice of annual business meeting. (National Association News).
February 1, 2002... The annual business meeting of the Association for the presentation of reports and discussion of association affairs will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at 1:00 P.M. in the Cincinnati Convention Center Ballroom in Cincinnati, Ohio. This...

Official notice of bylaws amendment proposal. (National Association News).(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... At its winter meeting, the MNTA Board of Directors voted to propose an amendment to the MTNA Bylaws. The proposed change reads: Proposed Bylaws Amendment: Article X Advisory Councils Section 1. State Presidents Advisory Council ...

Insurance and financial products exclusively for MTNA members. (National Association News).(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... MTNA now offers its members insurance and financial products in conjunction with Robert H. Clarkson Insurance Agency and Financial Services, Inc. (RHC) and Raymond James Financial Services. With each elective option, subscribers receive the...

MTNA affiliates taking advantage of 501(c)(3) status. (National Association News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... As of December 2001, eighty MTNA state and local affiliates have been approved for 501 (c)(3) status through MTNA's group exemption process, achieving their status without filing for an application with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). By...

Star Award program. (National Association News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Since 1998, the Student Achievement Recognition (STAR) Award program has granted free, one-year national active MTNA membership to selected graduates. Students are selected by faculty and school administrators on the basis of excellence in...

MTNA benefits from Amazon.com purchases. (National Association News).(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... MTNA is a participant in the Amazon.com Associates Program. As an Amazon.com associate, MTNA receives a 5% commission on purchases whenever customers access the store via MTNA's website at www.mtna.org. If you are seeking a book or CD, DVD,...

East Central Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I would like to encourage all East Central Division (ECD) members to attend the 2002 MTNA National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 16-20. This is a perfect year, with the conference practically in our backyard. I'm never sure if I get...

Eastern Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Connecticut Music Teachers Association (CMTA) has an exciting new competition for collegiate-age pianists living and studying full time in Connecticut. Winners perform with the Hartford Symphony in a regular subscription concert series. Fabio...

Northwest Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Winter is often a dirty word here in the Northwest. A normal teaching day can just seem to drag on forever, and it is easy to lose momentum during these cold, dreary months. Fortunately, we have many creative local associations organizing...

South Central Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... This is an exciting time for South Central Division and MTNA. Continuing to strive toward realizing our vision through the goals established by the MTNA Board of Directors truly is an adventuresome and inspirational journey. As we prepare to...

Southern Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In this issue, our Florida Association recalls significant past accomplishments, while our Kentucky Association anticipates and plans for the future. Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA) President Martha Stubbs describes two...

Southwest Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Southwest Division Competitions and Meetings were held January 4-6 at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Due to the earlier-than-usual dates, Geri Cheney, division president-elect and competition coordinator, had...

West Central Division. (MTNA Division News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In April, Janice Wenger, NCTM, will become the West Central Division (WCD) president. She has served admirably as WCD competition coordinator the past two years as well as local chair this year. She is professor of piano, accompanying and piano...

On being a Foundation Fellow. (MTNA: Foundation news).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I am writing these few paragraphs to demonstrate my support for the FOUNDATION's many commendable endeavors and the concept of FOUNDATION Fellow recognition. Complete and total surprise! That was my reaction at being named a FOUNDATION...

Division elections.
February 1, 2002... East Central President-elect Lynn Singleton is an independent music teacher from Columbus, Ohio. She received bachelor's and master's degrees in music from Bowling Green State University and has taught piano for twenty-six years. Lynn has...

State MTA presidents directory.(Music Teachers Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Alabama--Ronald R. Shinn, NCTM, Huntingdon College, 1500 E. Fairview Ave., Montgomery, AL 36106-2148; (334) 833-4477; rshinn@huntingdon.edu Alaska--Jammie Wileman, NCTM, 624 Sawmill Creek Blvd., Sitka, AK 99835-7450; (907) 747-5764;...

What's new in pedagogy research? (Professional Resources).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Musical Recall Memory When a child begins lessons, he often finds that after a week of practice his simple pieces are memorized. As lessons continue and the pieces become more complex, we, as teachers, often permit memorizing in this...

State convention sessions spark insight. (College Faculty Forum).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Susan Tusing, assistant professor of music at Andrew College and college faculty chair for Georgia Music Teachers Association (GMTA), and Keith DeFoor, professor of music at Young Harris College and GMTA student chapters chair, co-presented a...

Honoring the commissioned composer. (Composer Commissioning).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Once a state has selected a composer to commission, it's important to follow through on procedures that can best honor the chosen composer. What follows are general suggestions based on input from some MTNA state affiliates and the MTNA...

What price comfort? (Independent Music Teachers Forum).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... So, at least a few of you have happened upon the IMTF columns and begun to respond. Some questions and concerns emerged that have played a large part in guiding the design of Professional Studio Saturday (formerly known as the Business Expo)...

Dreams From Childhood for Piano, Four Hands. (Keyboard).
February 1, 2002... Dreams From Childhood for Piano, Four Hands, by Robert Maggio. Theodore Presser Co. (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2001. 39 pp., $10. Late intermediate to early advanced. Most teachers recognize the importance of ensemble...

Sonatina of the High Seas. (Keyboard).
February 1, 2002... Sonatina of the High Seas by Melody Bober. The FJH Music Co. Inc. (2525 Davie Rd., Ste. 360, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317-7424), 2001. 8 pp., $3.50. Intermediate. Sonatina of the High Seas is an attractive, intermediate-level work that...

In Vino Veritas. (Voice).
February 1, 2002... In Vino Veritas, by Gabor Vas and Tivadar Meszaros. Edito Musica Budapest/Theodore Presser Co. (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2001. 40 pp. (voice and piano), 16 pp. (violin); $17.95. Late intermediate to moderately difficult....

Three Gymnopedies. (Woodwinds).
February 1, 2002... Three Gymnopedies, by Eric Satie. Dr. Downing Music/Theodore Presser Co. (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2000. 3 pp. flute, 7 pp. piano; $5.50. Eric Satie's Three Gymnopedies is a well-known set of short, lyrical works....

Bright Air/Brilliant Fire. (Woodwinds).
February 1, 2002... Bright Air/Brilliant Fire for flute (alto) and tape, by Diane Thome. C.F. Peters Corp. (373 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016), 2001. 14pp., $12.95 (score and flute part). DAT tape available from publisher. Performance time eleven minutes....

The Adventures of Melodia and Major Octave, Volume 2: A Sticky Tracker. (Organ).
February 1, 2002... The Adventures of Melodia and Major Octave, Volume 2: A Sticky Tracker, music by Alfred V. Fedak, drawings by Kitty Fischer, edited by Wayne Leupold. Wayne Leupold Editions (8510 Triad Dr., Colfax, NC 27235), 2001. 20pp., $7. Easy. Much...

Grace and Jubilation: Six Organ Solos. (Organ).
February 1, 2002... Grace and Jubilation: Six Organ Solos, arranged by Jack Noble White. H. W. Gray/Warner Bros. Publications (15800 N. W. 48th Ave., Miami, FL 33014), 2001. 32pp., $8.95. Moderately easy. This new collection of organ pieces contains six works...

I Learn The Organ. (Organ).
February 1, 2002... I Learn The Organ, by Jerome Faucheur, Editions Chantraine/Theodore Presser Co. (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2000. 67pp., $27.95. Easy. Although recent years have seen a welcome increase in the number of beginning organ...

The Rough Guide to Reading Music and Basic Theory. (Books).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Rough Guide to Reading Music and Basic Theory, by Hugo Pinksterboer. Rough Guides/Penguin (345 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014), 2001. 146pp., $9.95. The Rough Guide to Reading Music and Basic Theory is a concise introduction to reading...

Song Sheets to Software: A Guide to Print Music, Software and Web Sites for Musicians. (Books).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Song Sheets to Software: A Guide to Print Music, Software and Web Sites for Musicians, by Elizabeth C. Axford. Scarecrow Press, Inc. (4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706), 2001. 304pp., $36.95. The idea for this book came to the author while...

Mozart and the Pianist: A Guide for Performers and Teachers to Mozart's Major Works for Solo Piano. (Books).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Mozart and the Pianist: A Guide for Performers and Teachers to Mozart's Major Works for Solo Piano, by Michael Davidson. Kahn & Averill (IPG, 814 N. Franklin St., Chicago IL 60610), 2001. 363 pp., $32. Unlike the Badura-Skodas'...