American Music Teacher articles from February 2007

American Music Teacher archives from February 2007

Toronto!(Dear Reader)
February 1, 2007... A Vision Becomes Reality In 1998, Gary L. Ingle, executive director of MTNA, contacted Hugheen Ferguson, president of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations (CFMTA), about the possibility of participating in a...

Fulfilling our mission.(In Unison)(Music Teachers National Association)
February 1, 2007... The guiding principle of everything we do as an association is our mission statement: "The mission of Music Teachers National Association is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of...

SupportMusic.com ranked as top Arts Resource.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... SupportMusic.com was recently named as a "Top Ten Web Site for Cultural & Arts Leaders." This list was compiled by Arts Consulting Group, a consulting firm that specializes in providing services to arts organizations. SupportMusic.com, noted in...

From the Top awarded grant from Wallace Foundation.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... From the Top, a non-profit organization that encourages and celebrates the commitment of young people to music and the arts through radio, television, the Internet and in school programming, received a $370,000 four-year grant from the Wallace...

Carl Fischer to represent Russian music catalogs.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Carl Fischer will represent two Russian music catalogs--National Music Publishers (NMP) and Kompozitor Publishing House. The NMP catalog, which features recent music by such established composers as Georgy Agachev, Andry Espay, Karen...

Leonard Slatkin joins IU Jacobs School of Music Faculty.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Following a number of guest appearances at the Indiana University Summer Music Festival, internationally recognized American conductor Leonard Slatkin has decided to join the faculty at the IU Jacobs School of Music. Slatkin, a five-time Grammy...

Free online course teaches music appreciation to adults.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Rice University offers a free online introductory music appreciation course that offers adults a new way to learn how to listen to music. Called "Sound Reasoning," the course comes complete with on-screen audio samples that demonstrate...

Kim wins first prize in ARD.(Ben Kim)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Ben Kim, 23, of Oregon won first prize in the 55th ARD Munich International Music Competition in September, in Munich, Germany. Kim, who studied under Dorothy Fahlman, NCTM, from ages 6-18, won the MTNA Northwest Division Junior High School...

Yamaha introduces new tuners and Metronome.
February 1, 2007... Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; (714) 5229011; infostation@yamaha.com; www.yahaha.com/band. TD-5BK $79.95; TD-100 $139.95; ME-150BK Metronome $49.95. Yamaha Corporation of...

MakeMusic releases Finale PrintMusic 2007.
February 1, 2007... MakeMusic, Inc., 7615 Golden Triangle Dr., Ste. M, Eden Prairie, MN 553443848; (952) 937-9611; www.makemusic.com; $99.95. MakeMusic, Inc. has released its Finale PrintMusic 2007. From the makers of Finale, this latest version of Finale...

Alfred Mann, musicologist and historian of the Baroque, dies.(Passages)
February 1, 2007... Alfred Mann, a musicologist and teacher, died September 26, 2006. He was 89. Mann, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is perhaps best remembered for his translations of and commentary on the works of the Austrian composer and musical theorist J. J....

5 minutes with ... James Jordan and Bramwell Tovey.(Interview)
February 1, 2007... James Jordan and Bramwell Tovey share a passion for conducting. They will be the Keynote Speakers for MTNA's 2007 Conference in Toronto. Jordan is one of the nation's pre-eminent conductors, writers and innovators in choral music. He is...

A conversation with Yefim Bronfman.(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Before coming to work for Schmitt Music, I was on the staff of The Friends of Chamber Music in Kansas City, which presents a renowned piano recital series. I first met Yefin Bronfman when he played on that series during the 2003-2004 season....

Jane Coop that extra something.
February 1, 2007... "It is difficult to pinpoint what makes this pianist so expressive, for in her playing everything works together... Coop has that extra something that lets a pianist become a poet. "--MONTREAL GAZETTE On Sunday March 25, participants in...

In their words: a closer look at the Collaborative Conference opening session artists.
February 1, 2007... A day in my life is usually filled with practice, trying to relax, schoolwork and reflection--more practice and sleep, but not always necessarily in that order. Like many other young pianists striving to make it, a lot of my time is spent...

Directory of summer programs.(Directory)
February 1, 2007... California Music Academy of the West Tiffany Schoemaker, student affairs manager, Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93108; (805) 969-4726, fax: (805) 969-0686; catalog@musicacademy.org; www.musicacademy.org...

Official notice of the annual business meeting.
February 1, 2007... The annual business meeting of the association for the presentation of reports and discussion of association affairs will be held in conjunction with the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, March 27, 12:00 NOON-2:00 P.M. in the Dominion Ballroom,...

Official notice of bylaws amendment proposal.(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... At the annual business meeting, the MTNA Board of Directors will propose an amendment to Article III of the MTNA Bylaws, which relates to membership classifications. The purpose of the amendment is to reduce the age requirement for the "retired...

The Profiles Series.(National Association News)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... On November 16, footage was filmed in Cincinnati for a special documentary segment about music teaching in the United States, sponsored by MTNA. The footage compiled will be used in a five-minute segment along with other features such as...

MTNA representatives attend fall conferences.(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
February 1, 2007... MTNA President Paul Stewart, Executive Director Gary Ingle and Director of Education Services Rachel Kramer attended various state conferences in October and November. Ingle was at the West Virginia Music Teachers Association conference,...

StAR Award program.(National Association News)
February 1, 2007... 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...

Utah affiliate recognized.(National Association News)(Utah Music Teachers Association)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The Utah Music Teachers Association (UMTA) was recently recognized for its 50 years of affiliation with MTNA. At its November convention MTNA President Paul Stewart, NCTM, presented the affiliate with a plaque recognizing the feat. To...

East Central Division.(Division News)(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The East Central Division welcomes three new state presidents to their positions: Janet Piechocinski--Indiana MTA (succeeds Lori Rhoden); Isabelle Tulk--Michigan MTA (Gerardo Ascheri); and Kate Young--Ohio MTA (Christine Geiser Steiner)....

Eastern Division.(Division News)(Pennsylvania Music Teachers National Association)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... According to PMTA President Millie Eben, Pennsylvania MTA just completed another successful annual conference at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Guests included Eastman School of Music organist David Higgs; composer Peter...

Northwest Division.(Division News)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The Northwest Division held its division conference and competitions January 12-14, 2007, on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Each president shared ideas from their state about membership, future and current projects,...

Southern Division.(Division News)(Music Teachers National Association)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The MTNA Southern Division competitions at Florida State University were quite successful! We send our appreciation to Local Coordinators Leonard and Norma Mastrogiacomo; Adjudicator Chair Marc Hebda; Monitor Chair Norma Mastrogiacomo; and...

South Central.(Division News)
February 1, 2007... All four state associations are busily involved with preparations for their 2007 conferences. The Arkansas State MTA conference will be held at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, June 1-2, 2007. A committee is updating the musicianship...

Southwest Division.(Division News)(California Association of Professional Music Teachers )(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The California Association of Professional Music Teachers annual state conference will be February 9-11 at the San Mateo Marriott near San Francisco and will feature MTNA Executive Director Gary Ingle and a workshop entitled "The Studio...

State pride drawing.(Foundation Fund)
February 1, 2007... The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND will hold the annual State Pride Drawing in the exhibit hall during the 2006 Conference in Toronto, Ontario, March 23-27. Each state is encouraged to donate an item with a value of at least $50 for the drawing. Tickets...

Foundation fellows to be recognized at gala.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... MTNA will recognize the 2007 FOUNDATION Fellows at the Conference Gala Tuesday, March 27. The Fellow program offers a meaningful method for honoring deserving individuals, while supporting the efforts of MTNA through a donation to the fund in...

Foundation fund open meeting.(Foundation Fund)
February 1, 2007... The FOUNDATION FUND Open Meeting will be held Sunday, March 25 from 9:15-10:15 A.M. in the York room at the Sheraton Centre Toronto.

Employer matching.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Many corporations are willing to match employee donations to a nonprofit. Do you or your spouse work for such a company? MTNA encourages applicable donors and their families to check with their employers' corporate headquarters to inquire if...

Professional certification: my long road to certification.
February 1, 2007... I began investigating the possibility of National Certification in 1990, but due to a family situation, it was put on hold. Because I did not attain a college degree, I understood that the Certification process would require a different path....

In memoriam.(Helen Allen, Ethan Atkinson, Marshall Barnes)(Obituary)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... The following, in alphabetical order, is a list of MTNA members who died during the past year and whose family and friends notified MTNA national headquarters. Helen Allen, Portland, OR Ethan Atkinson, Houston, TX Marshall Barnes,...

State presidents directory.(Directory)
February 1, 2007... Alabama--Kathryn Lea Fouse, NCTM, 3168 Bradford PI., Birmingham, AL 35242; (205) 726-2489; klfouse@samford.edu Alaska--Cynthia A. Epperson, NCTM, 6901 Round Tree Dr., Anchorage, AK 99507-7022; (907) 346-4565; cadae@alaska.net ...

MTNA national officers election.
February 1, 2007... In accordance with Article VI, Sec. 2 of the MTNA Bylaws, this slate of two candidates per office was prepared by the MTNA Nominating Committee consisting of Phyllis I. Pieffer, Aberdeen, Washington, chair; Marilyn Brossard, NCTM, Burlington,...

What's new in pedagogy research?
February 1, 2007... Teaching a student to play with expressiveness is often a daunting task. Most students have at least some innate musicality buried in their souls, and a good teacher can usually find and nurture it. But what is the best teaching approach to...

Polyphony.(Professional Resources)
February 1, 2007... Q What are ways to be more aware of one's own teaching style and characteristics? I want to avoid getting into a rut in my teaching. A The beginning of moving away from a rut or sameness in teaching is first the realization that we may need...

Collaborative events in Toronto. (Forum Focus: Collaborative Performance.(music teachers)
February 1, 2007... "Collaboration is the theme of the 2007 MTNA Conference in Toronto, Ontario. By now you certainly realize that the conference will be a collaborative effort between the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations, The Royal Conservatory...

They're off to college ... will they still make music?
February 1, 2007... Sam is a senior at Walt Whitman High School in a suburb of Washington, D.C. As a student in one of America's best high schools, he is at the top of his class with an outstanding record of academic achievement, excellent study habits and an...

88x6: an ensemble experience.(Forum Focus: Local Associations)
February 1, 2007... What do you get when you combine 30 piano teachers, 30 piano students, and six grand pianos? The result is "88 x 6," a piano ensemble concert presented by the Spokane [Washington] Music Teachers Association (SMTA) on October 28, 2006. What...

A Concise History of Western Music.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... A Concise History of Western Music, by Paul Griffiths. Cambridge University Press (32 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013), 2006. 348pp. $35. It is often said that one should not judge a book by its cover, but Paul Griffiths's new...

A Place in the Choir: Finding Harmony in a World of Many Voices.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... A Place in the Choir: Finding Harmony in a World of Many Voices, by John Jacobson. Foreword by Marian Wright Edelman. Hal Leonard Corporation (7777 W Bluemound Rd., P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213), 2006. 184pp. $22.95. This book is a...

How Equal Temperament Ruined Harmony: And Why You Should Care.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... How Equal Temperament Ruined Harmony: And Why You Should Care, by Ross. W. Duffin. W. W. Norton and Company, Inc. (500 5th Ave., New York, NY 10110), 2006. 184 pp. $25.95. I'm skeptical of people who tell me what I should do, so I was put...

Musical Childhoods and the Cultures of Youth.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Musical Childhoods and the Cultures of Youth, Edited by Susan Boynton and Roe-Min Kok. Wesleyan University Press (Middletown, CT 06459), 2006. 256pp. $24.95. Filled with interesting stories, this cross-cultural collection of essays viewing...

The Anatomy of Melody: Exploring the Single Line of Song.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... The Anatomy of Melody: Exploring the Single Line of Song, by Alice Parker, GIA Publications, Inc. (7404 South Mason Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618), 2006. 194pp. $26.95. Alice Parker is an acclaimed vocal music expert, with more than 600...

High School Musical.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... High School Musical, by the Walt Disney Music Company. Hal Leonard Corporation (7777 W. Bluemound Rd., P.O. Box 13819, Milwaukee, WI 53213), 2005. 62 pp. $12.95. The nine songs in Hal Leonard's High School Musical book (after the recent...

Joh. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments, Volume V, Magnificat Fugues from the London Manuscript and Joh. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments, Volume II, Fugues.(Joh. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments: Magnificat Fugues from the London Manuscript, vol. 5)(Joh. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments: Fugues, vol. 2)(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Joh. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments, Volume V, Magnificat Fugues from the London Manuscript and Joh. Pachelbel--Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments, Volume II, Fugues, edited by Michael Belotti. Wayne Leopold Editions...

Open My Heart to Worship.(Brief article)(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Open My Heart to Worship, arranged by Mark Hayes. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc (16320 Roscoe Blvd., P.O. Box 10003, Van Nuys, CA 91410), 2006. 60pp. $15.95. Advanced. Open My Heart to Worship, arranged by Mark Hayes, is a most useful tool...

The Baroque Piano: The Influence of Society, Style, and Musical Trends on the Great Composers, w/CD.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... The Baroque Piano: The Influence of Society, Style, and Musical Trends on the Great Composers, w/CD, selected, edited and annotated by Nancy Bachus. CD recordings by Daniel Glover. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. (16320 Roscoe Blvd., PO. Box 10003,...

Tribute to the Masters: Six Original Pieces Inspired by Timeless Composers.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Tribute to the Masters: Six Original Pieces Inspired by Timeless Composers, by Alexander Peskanov, published by The Willis Music Company (P.O. Box 548, Florence, KY 41022), 2006. 23 pp. $6.95. Intermediate to Late Intermediate. Alexander...

Second Organ Book of Spirituals, Op.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Second Organ Book of Spirituals, Op. 20, by Dennis Janzer. Wayne Leopold Editions (8510 Triad Dr., Colfax, NC 27235), 2006. 36 pp. $14. Easy. While the organ has long been a favorite gospel music instrument, tasteful and well-crafted organ...

TThe Craft of Piano Playing: A New Approach to Piano Technique with Alan Fraser.(Book review)
February 1, 2007... The Craft of Piano Playing: A New Approach to Piano Technique with Alan Fraser, Maple Grove Music Productions (2 Milana Korea Ave., 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia), 2006. 90 min. The new DVD, The Craft of Piano Playing: A New Approach to Piano...

Correction.(Buyers guide)
February 1, 2007... The listing for G. Henle USA Inc. in the Directory of New Music and Instructional Materials, published in the August/September 2006 AMT, contained errors. Below is the corrected information. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused. ...

Music Teachers National Association, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2006.(Financial report)
February 1, 2007... Indendent Auditor's Report We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Music Teachers National Association, Inc. as of June 30, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows...

Leadership.(Music Teachers National Association's presidents)
February 1, 2007... BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Paul Stewart, NCTM President University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Music Greensboro, NC 27402-6167 Work (336) 334-5380 Fax (336) 334-5497 pbstewar@uncg.edu ...

Recital.(trumpet)
February 1, 2007... I played the trumpet for a few years in grade school and then left it behind--for 40 years. Last year, I visited a friend, a man who had always played. He had trumpets lying around, and I casually picked one up and played simply. My...

Conference events.
February 1, 2007... Yefim Bronfman Saturday, March 24 * 8:00 P.M. Massey Hall Transportation Provided Yefim Bronfman is widely regarded as one of the most talented virtuoso pianists performing today. He has appeared with ensembles throughout the world, such...

Master classes.(piano music)
February 1, 2007... Collegiate Piano Monday, March 26 * 10:30 A.M.-12:00 NOON Jane Coop, distinguished university scholar, is a professor of piano and chamber music at the University of British Columbia. She holds an artist diploma and B.M. degree from...

Conference sessions.
February 1, 2007... SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Keynote Address James Jordan 10:30-11:30 A.M. 2006 Junior Winners Concert The Art of Integration Angela Elster Children's Choir Performance/Workshop Amabile Youth Singers, Mississauga Children's Choir,...

Registration/travel information.
February 1, 2007... Cancellation Policy Refund requests must be submitted in writing to MTNA and postmarked, faxed or e-mailed no later than February 14, 2007. A $100 U.S. processing fee will be assessed for all refunds. Open to the Public The...

CFMTA-MTNA-RCM conference tours.
February 1, 2007... Tour #1 Niagara Region Historical Tour and Niagara Falls Wednesday, March 28 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. This exclusive guided motor coach tour combines the charm of historical Niagara-On-The-Lake with the magnificent natural splendor of...

Toronto.
February 1, 2007... Nicknamed the "World within a City," Toronto is home to more than 100 cultures, and its abundance of attractions, including museums, art galleries, theaters, markets and festivals, provides many options for visitors' itineraries. Toronto is...