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Bytes and bits.(Dear Reader)
The computer age is upon us. Our society has been utterly transformed by the new cyber-reality. This technological revolution is so pervasive in our culture that many self-proclaimed experts and futurists are predicting a paperless society--and sooner rather than later. Among the prophets of electronic progress is Nicholas Negroponte, professor and founder of the Media Lab at MIT. Negroponte describes the technological revolution in terms of a shift from atoms to bits; that is, a shift from the importance of material objects to the supremacy of digital information transmission. He says it is irrevocable and unstoppable, and that all of life is in the process of digital transformation.
Associations like MTNA are confronted with this cyber-challenge as we consider the fulfillment of our mission and purpose. Some association writers today proclaim the end of traditional associations, that they will be replaced by cyber associations that exist only on websites. Others, including myself, believe the future lies in embracing the new technologies to help us become accessible 24/7 and to reshape our delivery of information, but not to replace personal interaction between and among our members. A proper associational experience must be intensely personal. Therefore, technology must support, not supplant, the personal aspect of associational membership.
Yes, technological innovations have changed the way we work, and live and think. We cannot imagine our lives without computers. But neither can we imagine life, especially association life, without personal interaction, human conversation or, for that matter, music studios and classrooms without a living, breathing teacher. As Sven Birkerts, a prominent essayist and literary critic, has warned: "I would urge that we not fall all over ourselves in our haste to filter all of our experiences through circuitries." Otherwise, he says, the end result of the new cyber-reality may well be loss of meaning under a tide of endless information and computer bytes.
My desire as Executive Director of MTNA is to balance ...
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- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher June 1, 2008 700+ words
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- 2007-2008 MTNA Student Competitions.(Concert review)
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- 2008-2009 MTNA Student Competitions.
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher April 1, 2008 700+ words
...which the student is entered. * An MTNA collegiate member must pay active...the option of becoming a member of MTNA or paying a Teacher Entry Fee of...or more students into the various MTNA competitions, provided all other eligibility...
- 2006 MTNA Foundation Fellows.(Music Teachers National Association)
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher June 1, 2006 700+ words
...seventh year, this program supports the efforts of MTNA through donations to the MTNA FOUNDATION FUND in an individual's name. Gary...prestigious piano competitions, including many MTNA competitions, and has been lauded by NASM as a national model...
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- MTNA division candidates.(Music Teachers National Association)
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher February 1, 2006 700+ words
...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...division's director, who will serve on the MTNA Board of Directors, as well as a director...
- MTNA national officers election.
- Magazine article from: American Music Teacher February 1, 2007 700+ words
...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...per office. * Ballots must arrive at MTNA national headquarters by 12:00 midnight...
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...chair advised me that it was important to join MTNA, a respected professional organization. Wanting...later I would be given new duties to perform within MTNA, this time the duties of the MTNA President-elect. Throughout all these years...
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