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8-21-19 Sonatina Competition
Dear Teachers,
Greetings! I am very much looking forward to Sonatina Competition 2019, which will be held on November 9th at the Morrison Center at BSU. There have been a few changes for 2019, so please review the Sonatina Guidelines on the TVMTA website. Sonatina Competition registration will open Monday, September 23rd and must be completed by 11:59 pm on October 12th. There will be no late registration. For TVMTA teachers, MTNA, state and local membership dues must be paid before August 31st to avoid the higher non-member fee, so please pay your dues! All registrations after August 31st will be charged at the non-member rate.
You may register your students online at http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org. Please enter your volunteer position preference at the same time you register your students.
I am so excited about our upcoming competition and look forward to seeing you there! Please email or text me if you have any questions.
Thanks much!
Amy Audas
2019 Sonatina Competition Chair
(208) 949-0598
8-6-19 Sonatina Competition Dates....
Hi everyone,
Our 2019 Sonatina Competition will be held on Saturday, November 9th, at the Morrison Center at BSU. There have been a few changes to the Sonatina Guidelines for 2019, so please check the TVMTA website before registering your students. This year's Sonatina List is also posted on the website.
I am very excited about our upcoming competition, and I look forward to seeing many of you in November. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Amy Audas
Sonatina Chair for 2019
5-28-19
TVMTA Meeting Minutes May 17, 2019
I. Call to order
Irina Albig called to order the regular meeting of the TVMTA at 10:40 A.M. on May 17, 2019 at Dunkley Music.
II. Treasurer Update, presented by Suzy Clive, Treasurer
a) Suzy Clive, treasurer, produced the printed bank statements and gave them to President Monica Hughes. The total as of March 1st, 2019 was $8700.00, however, the final total was $5000.00 after Certificate of Achievement expenses.
b) Suzy noted that Certificate of Achievement as well as the Sonatina Competition covered their individual expenses. Additionally, there were not really any meetings held this year; thus the $700.00 budgeted for meetings was saved.
c) There were no anticipated budget changes for the upcoming year.
d) Suzy asked if the new programs previously mentioned should be funded through the program or through the accumulated funds.
III. New Connection, presented by Juli Draney
a) Julie Draney brought to the attention of the group that she has a connection for funding a well as a new facility option, which could be used for an honors recital, winner’s recitals, and music festivals. All that would need to be covered is the catering cost. The facility has a Blue Steinway/Crown Jewel piano. Irena asked the cost to rent. Julie said that she could ask Albertson’s to sponsor the event, and probably the catering cost.
b) Irena asked Julie about starting a committee and to tie in Kristie. Julie said sure. It was also mentioned that an event at the end of the year could raise revenue.
IV. Certificate of Achievement Update, presented by Luann Fife
a) Luann noted that approximately two-hundred students (and twenty-four teachers) participated in Certificate of Achievement. Irena asked if this was more or less than last year, and Andrea replied that it was about the same, with a few more students.
b) Luann also noted that the day went smooth thanks to Andrea and Emily Hanks.
c) Next year, they will try to keep it in April with no major changes.
d) This year, they received lots of feedback. Luann would like to hold a meeting every year where teachers could give input/feedback. Luann mentioned that June would be good, and asked for members to let her know which time would be best. Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays were considered, and Fridays were concluded. If members cannot make it for the Friday meeting, they can email Luann.
e) Luann will put together more details as well as a potential agenda.
V. Idaho Historical Museum Event, presented by president Monica Hughes
a) The event will be held at the Idaho Historical Museum on October 4th, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. Participants will gather for dinner, and the program will center around the historic Weber Piano from 1877. Each participant will have the opportunity to play on the piano after the program. The late Walden Hughes worked with Paul Schiller to restore the piano.
b) The Governor has been invited, as well as Barbara Fulcher and Leila Hill. If there are any other community members that should be invited, members were encouraged to let Monica know.
c) Suzy Clive clarified that the dinner was being covered by TVMTA. (Irena later clarified that it is funded by the Walden funds).
VI. Presentation by Irena, Vice-president and Program Chair
a) Irena asked to discuss the Fall Social to be held in September and hopes to discuss it with Suzy Clive and Monica Hughes. Additionally, she mentioned that it could potentially be held at Gay Pool’s home. She also requested ideas for this event.
b) Irena also asked to discuss a joint recital. She mentioned that previously, the group did not meet very often, and they missed the opportunity to see students perform. She proposed that there should be one or two joint recitals. Julie mentioned that it was good for students to hear other students outside their studio perform, which was agreed by the group. Luann asked if it would be like previous recitals. The two themes proposed were Halloween (to be held in October) and Valentines (to be held in February). Irena asked the group how many should be held, as well as the location; Dunkley Music and the Esther Simplot Academy were proposed. (Later, Luann offered her recital hall to save money). Julie also mentioned that “honors” should be stressed. Irena asked about the name, and it was concluded that the name should be centered around the theme, which Monica agreed to. It was also noted that the pieces performed do not need to center around the theme.
c) Irena also asked about ideas for other programs, and offered her talents for a masterclass. She also proposed that TVMTA bring in a clinician or lecturer. Suzy clarified how much money would be needed for the joint rectal, and after discussion it was decided that the venue fees would be kept to a minimum, and thanks to Luann’s offer, there would be $700.00 remaining to fund a clinician or lecturer. Irena also asked that if members would like to offer a service to the group, to contact her. Additionally, Suzy mentioned a meeting where all participants would share two new teaching tips that they discovered with the group. This idea was met with approval.
VII. Sonatina Competition, presented by Amy Audas
a) Amy noted that the list of Sonatina pieces was on the website as of the first week of May. She also clarified that for levels 1-9, there was one piece (with the exception of levels 5 and 9, which had two pieces). However, for levels 10-15, there were two contrasting piece options. Amy noted that in her studio (and she hopes for others) there is already more student participation due to the increased song choices.
b) She also noted that the format had been changed – instead of the competition round at the end, two winners would be decided in the preliminary rounds. Both would be called “champions” and both would receive trophies. Thus the winners’ recital will no longer be competitive.
c) Andrea asked if the competition would retain the same name. Amy said yes. Another change that Amy noted is that the pieces are not all sonatinas/Sonatas (though she noted that this had been done somewhat before).
d) There was also discussion that followed. The question was asked about the first round, which was clarified to be one on one with the judge. This round would be where all judging happens. Irena also clarified that there will be no 1st and 2nd place – just two champions. Luann asked, for levels with two pieces, would one winner be chosen for each piece or the top two overall, and it was clarified that the judge would pick the top two best performers. It was also clarified that they would be done in groups. Luann and Amy also clarified that Honorable mentions would still receive a Rosette, with up to three honorable mentions per level. It was also re-clarified that there would be two trophies, as well as certificates for all performers. Andrea also mentioned that a computer would split the levels (ex. 10A – half of one piece, half of the other 10B, half of one piece, half of the other). Certificates will be given to the teachers and they can distribute them to the student when they like. Later, it was also re-clarified that the recitals would have the same amount of students, but be noncompetitive. Irena mentioned that it would be a Celebratory event. Monica also discussed that the procedure for announcement would be the same as before – winners would plan to play. Also, it was noted that honorable mention students would still be honored at the recital. Suzy Clive also noted that since money would be saved in the afternoon without the judges, perhaps the money could go towards better trophies.
e) Halimah also notes that when they got together at Irena’s, they took into account the big survey, and most asked for it to be less competitive. They really listened.
f) Irena also asked about an honorable mention recital. Halimah stated that it would take too long. Irena suggested a different day, however, it was mentioned that Honorable Mention students were grateful, but done. Suzy recommended that honorable mention students could play at joint recitals, and also suggested that the secretly shining stars should be asked to perform at joint recitals. Her suggestions were met with approval. She also noted that most teachers did not participate in previous honors recitals, and stated that if teachers put students in the recital, they should be there.
g) The date for the Sonatina Competition will be announced, as well as registration.
VIII. Sonatina/Sonata tips, presented by Halimah Brugger
a) Halimah presented tips and suggestions on the Sonatina Competition list.
b) Irena also stated that she would like to do Ravel next year as well (and every year).
c) She also noted that the Prokofiev piece is not in the public domain, and participants need to have an original copy (whether owned by the teacher or the student.
d) Other discussions included changing the name to level, as well as a discussion on whether the ethicalness of backtracking had been decided. Irena suggested that next year, there should be age limits. Halimah mentioned that teachers need a code of honor (and hopefully they do) – advanced students should not go back to play easy levels.
e) Monica Hughes asked if they should do an additional survey about the changes, which was met with approval.
IX. Adjournment
Irina Albig adjourned the meeting at 11:58 P.M.
Minutes submitted by: Hannah Pirc
Minutes approved by: Irina Albig
5-16-19
Dear Colleagues,
It was necessary to make some changes to the Sonatina list of repertoire. I had not realized that Catnip Crazy was used last year! Therefore we needed to rethink. The changes which are now corrected on our website are as follows:
Level 1 - Cloudy Waltz by Reed Burkholder
Level 2 - Festival Sonatina , first movement, by Mary Leaf
Level 3 - Minuet from Sonata in C by Haydn (moved up from level 2)
Janet of Dunkleys has ordered music that was not readily available in the store. I will bring my music from the list to the meeting tomorrow.
I look forward to seeing you.
Halimah
5-16-19
Dear colleagues, friends, and fellow music teachers:
You are invited to our end of the year meeting and Lunch!
this Friday, May 17th 10:30 AM
Dunkley Recital Hall
As we wrap up this productive school year and all our programs,
We will have Monica presenting the upcoming historical dinner event in the Fall, Amy Audis and Halimah Brugger presenting our new, updated sonatina competition and the sonatina list, our treasurer Suzie Clive presenting our standing budget. We will discuss the upcoming Certificate of Achievement with LuAnn as a chair. I will discuss some ideas about the upcoming TVMTA programs. Come, bring your ideas and creative thoughts to the group, join us in our collaboration and discussions and stay afterwards for Lunch and socializing!
I am so much looking forward to seeing you!
Irina Albig
Vice President
TVMTA
5-9-19
Please come to our end of year meeting
as we discuss our exciting plans for 2019-20. Irina Albig, Program Chair and Acting President, is planning many wonderful activities for the coming year.
TVMTA MEETING:
Friday, May 17 at 10:30am
Dunkley Music
I would also like to thank you for your many kind expressions of support since the sudden passing of my husband, Walden. It has meant so much to me. I appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart. You are wonderful friends and colleagues.
Sincerely,
Monica Hughes
5-9-19
Hi everyone,
Our Sonatina List for 2019 is now posted on our website. I am very excited about the repertoire choices. Below is a note from Halimah Brugger, our Sonatina Repertoire Selection Chair. I want to thank her for her excellent work. Please read and note the changes for this year.
One important change is that there will be two choices of piece for Levels 10 through 15. Champions will be chosen from students entered in each level regardless of which piece they choose. For example, both champions in Level 10 could be playing the 'Olson' piece or one could be playing 'Olson' and one could be playing 'Joplin'. Students will be competing against other students playing either piece within that same level."
I am looking forward to an exciting and successful event in November. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or would like to help with our event.
Thank you and have a great summer!
Amy Audas
2019 Sonatina Competition Chair
From Halimah Brugger:
The Sonatina List for 2019 is now out.
I made the list with the hope of involving more students and more teachers. The music for the most part is very easy to obtain. The small group of teachers who got together at Irina's house about a month ago decided that we should widen the repertoire to include music other than sonatinas/sonatas. Levels 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 12 are not sonatas. I couldn't completely separate myself from the sonatina format. We can decide next year how it works.
There are two pieces for each level, 10-15. This is also a new idea. I selected pieces that are stylistically different for each of these levels. The goal is to engage more students to find pieces that fit their strengths. In levels 5 and 9, I have indicated that students may choose to play either of the two movements listed.
My thanks to Suzy Clive, Amy Audas and Irina Albig for their help in suggesting repertoire.
Halimah Brugger
PS If you notice any errors or have concerns, please let me know.
4-23-19
Certificate of Achievement Teachers,
Just a reminder that there are still many teachers who haven’t picked up their tests and trophies. This can be done at any time at Idaho Music Academy, 1505 Tyrell Lane, Boise. There is a labeled bin outside the main door.
Please email me if you have any questions. emilyhankspiano@gmail.com
Thanks,
Emily Hanks
4-16-19
Dear TVMTA members,
The 40-Piece Challenge Celebration concerts are scheduled for May 11, 2019 at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Center. If you would like to enter students in this celebration, please contact Nadine Reece (nadine.reece@gmail.com) and / or Monica Hughes (hughesmonica88@gmail.com). We hope to see you there!
Warmly,
--
Nadine Reece, MM, NCTM
Chairman, Boise Tuesday Musicale Chaffer Scholarships
Chairman, Boise Tuesday Musicale Monster Concert
4-15-19
Dear teachers and colleagues:
Another busy and productive year is coming to an end, and I am happy to announce our next meeting, which is the last meeting of this school year.
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: Dunkley Music Recital Hall. 3410 N Eagle Rd #150, Meridian, ID 83646
We are all ready to get together, wrap up, celebrate, and look into the future! At this meeting we will discuss the upcoming events for the year 2019-2020. They will include sonatina competition with its new exciting changes presented by Amy Audas, Certificate of Achievement presented by Luann Fife, new celebratory event presented by Kristie Rue, budget report by Suzy Clive, Piano Club, and exciting get together such as Fall Social and Historical Luncheon and more!
As a Vice President, I am here to serve your needs and wishes, so PLEASE, bring your ideas, wishes, and creative thoughts for the next year programs. What would you like to attend next year? Would you like to present? The more ideas the better! I want to have a fun, engaging, well attended meetings next year. I miss seeing all of you!
After the meeting we will have delicious lunch and socialize!
I hope to see many of you there!
Warm Regards,
Irina Albig
President Elect,
Vice President TVMTA
4-13-19
TVMTA Teachers,
I just wanted to thank everyone for their hard work. Today went spectacularly. We could not hold events like this without your help. I appreciate you all following through on your assignments for the day and helping it run smoothly.
We will be having makeup day next Saturday April 20th. Remember that in order to complete their tests next week, your students will need to have the $20 fee paid. They will not be allowed to play for the judge or take the test if that fee does not get paid. Please note the makeup day will be held at the Idaho Music Academy, 1505 Tyrell Ln.
Also, if you have any students on Path B we need you to make sure and pay the $20 before the 27th so their scores can be entered.
If you did not get trophies and tests picked up, they will be at the Idaho Music Academy. Please pick these up promptly.
Thanks again for helping to make this a terrific day!
Emily Hanks
4-10-19
TVMTA Teachers,
I just wanted to send out a final checklist of things to do for Certificate of Achievement on Saturday April 13th.
1. Make sure if you want to order lunch that day from Chipotle, we need to have your orders by 8am tomorrow morning April 11th. Lunch is $10. Click on this link and submit your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXkDhTrZ36AlyeuQLiLIq3TBu0XZv3beWG8hyjfEj27xu-zw/viewform To pay for your lunch follow the instructions below.....
*Log into your Paypal account at www.paypal.com
*Click "Send" on the menu at the top
*Click "Send Money"
*Use the email address.... treasurevalleymta@gmail.com
*Put in the amount of money you need to pay ($10/per lunch)
*In the "Note" section enter your name.
*Click "Continue"
*Select where the payment is coming from
*Click continue
*Verify the information and click "Send"
2. We have need of one more fruit tray and 3- 24 packs of water bottles. If you are able to help out with any of these and bring them Saturday morning April 13th, let me know.
3. Make sure your volunteers are aware of their assignments and times that they need to be there.
4. Go to our Website and make sure your student’s songs are correct. They will receive a "1" if they play a song other than what has been entered and approved in the system. Log into your teacher account. Click on "Register Students". Look at the list of songs you have previously entered for your students. If there are any mistakes, let me know ASAP so I can fix them.
5. Make sure your student has the COA appointment form filled out with their time and teacher. This helps the registration desk, that day.
6. If your student cannot be to the event on April 13th please log into the system and cancel them or email us to let us know that they will be doing Path B or to check for openings on Make Up Day. If we have not heard from you about your student moving to make up day or Path B they will be cancelled in the computer system.
7. If you have students on Path B or Make Up Day and have not paid the $20 fee please do the following....
*Log into your Paypal account at www.paypal.com
*Click "Send" on the menu at the top
*Click "Send Money"
*Use the email address.... treasurevalleymta@gmail.com
*Put in the amount of money you need to pay ($20/per student)
*In the "Note" section enter the name of each student that you are paying for.
*Click "Continue"
*Select where the payment is coming from
*Click continue
*Verify the information and click "Send"
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks Changes to Sonatina levels 1-3Dear Colleagues,
It was necessary to make some changes to the Sonatina list of repertoire. I had not realized that Catnip Crazy was used last year! Therefore we needed to rethink. The changes which are now corrected on our website are as follows:
Level 1 - Cloudy Waltz by Reed Burkholder
Level 2 - Festival Sonatina , first movement, by Mary Leaf
Level 3 - Minuet from Sonata in C by Haydn (moved up from level 2)
Janet of Dunkleys has ordered music that was not readily available in the store. I will bring my music from the list to the meeting tomorrow.
I look forward to seeing you.
Halimah
Dear Teachers,
Greetings! I am very much looking forward to Sonatina Competition 2019, which will be held on November 9th at the Morrison Center at BSU. There have been a few changes for 2019, so please review the Sonatina Guidelines on the TVMTA website. Sonatina Competition registration will open Monday, September 23rd and must be completed by 11:59 pm on October 12th. There will be no late registration. For TVMTA teachers, MTNA, state and local membership dues must be paid before August 31st to avoid the higher non-member fee, so please pay your dues! All registrations after August 31st will be charged at the non-member rate.
You may register your students online at http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org. Please enter your volunteer position preference at the same time you register your students.
I am so excited about our upcoming competition and look forward to seeing you there! Please email or text me if you have any questions.
Thanks much!
Amy Audas
2019 Sonatina Competition Chair
(208) 949-0598
8-6-19 Sonatina Competition Dates....
Hi everyone,
Our 2019 Sonatina Competition will be held on Saturday, November 9th, at the Morrison Center at BSU. There have been a few changes to the Sonatina Guidelines for 2019, so please check the TVMTA website before registering your students. This year's Sonatina List is also posted on the website.
I am very excited about our upcoming competition, and I look forward to seeing many of you in November. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Amy Audas
Sonatina Chair for 2019
5-28-19
TVMTA Meeting Minutes May 17, 2019
I. Call to order
Irina Albig called to order the regular meeting of the TVMTA at 10:40 A.M. on May 17, 2019 at Dunkley Music.
II. Treasurer Update, presented by Suzy Clive, Treasurer
a) Suzy Clive, treasurer, produced the printed bank statements and gave them to President Monica Hughes. The total as of March 1st, 2019 was $8700.00, however, the final total was $5000.00 after Certificate of Achievement expenses.
b) Suzy noted that Certificate of Achievement as well as the Sonatina Competition covered their individual expenses. Additionally, there were not really any meetings held this year; thus the $700.00 budgeted for meetings was saved.
c) There were no anticipated budget changes for the upcoming year.
d) Suzy asked if the new programs previously mentioned should be funded through the program or through the accumulated funds.
III. New Connection, presented by Juli Draney
a) Julie Draney brought to the attention of the group that she has a connection for funding a well as a new facility option, which could be used for an honors recital, winner’s recitals, and music festivals. All that would need to be covered is the catering cost. The facility has a Blue Steinway/Crown Jewel piano. Irena asked the cost to rent. Julie said that she could ask Albertson’s to sponsor the event, and probably the catering cost.
b) Irena asked Julie about starting a committee and to tie in Kristie. Julie said sure. It was also mentioned that an event at the end of the year could raise revenue.
IV. Certificate of Achievement Update, presented by Luann Fife
a) Luann noted that approximately two-hundred students (and twenty-four teachers) participated in Certificate of Achievement. Irena asked if this was more or less than last year, and Andrea replied that it was about the same, with a few more students.
b) Luann also noted that the day went smooth thanks to Andrea and Emily Hanks.
c) Next year, they will try to keep it in April with no major changes.
d) This year, they received lots of feedback. Luann would like to hold a meeting every year where teachers could give input/feedback. Luann mentioned that June would be good, and asked for members to let her know which time would be best. Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays were considered, and Fridays were concluded. If members cannot make it for the Friday meeting, they can email Luann.
e) Luann will put together more details as well as a potential agenda.
V. Idaho Historical Museum Event, presented by president Monica Hughes
a) The event will be held at the Idaho Historical Museum on October 4th, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. Participants will gather for dinner, and the program will center around the historic Weber Piano from 1877. Each participant will have the opportunity to play on the piano after the program. The late Walden Hughes worked with Paul Schiller to restore the piano.
b) The Governor has been invited, as well as Barbara Fulcher and Leila Hill. If there are any other community members that should be invited, members were encouraged to let Monica know.
c) Suzy Clive clarified that the dinner was being covered by TVMTA. (Irena later clarified that it is funded by the Walden funds).
VI. Presentation by Irena, Vice-president and Program Chair
a) Irena asked to discuss the Fall Social to be held in September and hopes to discuss it with Suzy Clive and Monica Hughes. Additionally, she mentioned that it could potentially be held at Gay Pool’s home. She also requested ideas for this event.
b) Irena also asked to discuss a joint recital. She mentioned that previously, the group did not meet very often, and they missed the opportunity to see students perform. She proposed that there should be one or two joint recitals. Julie mentioned that it was good for students to hear other students outside their studio perform, which was agreed by the group. Luann asked if it would be like previous recitals. The two themes proposed were Halloween (to be held in October) and Valentines (to be held in February). Irena asked the group how many should be held, as well as the location; Dunkley Music and the Esther Simplot Academy were proposed. (Later, Luann offered her recital hall to save money). Julie also mentioned that “honors” should be stressed. Irena asked about the name, and it was concluded that the name should be centered around the theme, which Monica agreed to. It was also noted that the pieces performed do not need to center around the theme.
c) Irena also asked about ideas for other programs, and offered her talents for a masterclass. She also proposed that TVMTA bring in a clinician or lecturer. Suzy clarified how much money would be needed for the joint rectal, and after discussion it was decided that the venue fees would be kept to a minimum, and thanks to Luann’s offer, there would be $700.00 remaining to fund a clinician or lecturer. Irena also asked that if members would like to offer a service to the group, to contact her. Additionally, Suzy mentioned a meeting where all participants would share two new teaching tips that they discovered with the group. This idea was met with approval.
VII. Sonatina Competition, presented by Amy Audas
a) Amy noted that the list of Sonatina pieces was on the website as of the first week of May. She also clarified that for levels 1-9, there was one piece (with the exception of levels 5 and 9, which had two pieces). However, for levels 10-15, there were two contrasting piece options. Amy noted that in her studio (and she hopes for others) there is already more student participation due to the increased song choices.
b) She also noted that the format had been changed – instead of the competition round at the end, two winners would be decided in the preliminary rounds. Both would be called “champions” and both would receive trophies. Thus the winners’ recital will no longer be competitive.
c) Andrea asked if the competition would retain the same name. Amy said yes. Another change that Amy noted is that the pieces are not all sonatinas/Sonatas (though she noted that this had been done somewhat before).
d) There was also discussion that followed. The question was asked about the first round, which was clarified to be one on one with the judge. This round would be where all judging happens. Irena also clarified that there will be no 1st and 2nd place – just two champions. Luann asked, for levels with two pieces, would one winner be chosen for each piece or the top two overall, and it was clarified that the judge would pick the top two best performers. It was also clarified that they would be done in groups. Luann and Amy also clarified that Honorable mentions would still receive a Rosette, with up to three honorable mentions per level. It was also re-clarified that there would be two trophies, as well as certificates for all performers. Andrea also mentioned that a computer would split the levels (ex. 10A – half of one piece, half of the other 10B, half of one piece, half of the other). Certificates will be given to the teachers and they can distribute them to the student when they like. Later, it was also re-clarified that the recitals would have the same amount of students, but be noncompetitive. Irena mentioned that it would be a Celebratory event. Monica also discussed that the procedure for announcement would be the same as before – winners would plan to play. Also, it was noted that honorable mention students would still be honored at the recital. Suzy Clive also noted that since money would be saved in the afternoon without the judges, perhaps the money could go towards better trophies.
e) Halimah also notes that when they got together at Irena’s, they took into account the big survey, and most asked for it to be less competitive. They really listened.
f) Irena also asked about an honorable mention recital. Halimah stated that it would take too long. Irena suggested a different day, however, it was mentioned that Honorable Mention students were grateful, but done. Suzy recommended that honorable mention students could play at joint recitals, and also suggested that the secretly shining stars should be asked to perform at joint recitals. Her suggestions were met with approval. She also noted that most teachers did not participate in previous honors recitals, and stated that if teachers put students in the recital, they should be there.
g) The date for the Sonatina Competition will be announced, as well as registration.
VIII. Sonatina/Sonata tips, presented by Halimah Brugger
a) Halimah presented tips and suggestions on the Sonatina Competition list.
b) Irena also stated that she would like to do Ravel next year as well (and every year).
c) She also noted that the Prokofiev piece is not in the public domain, and participants need to have an original copy (whether owned by the teacher or the student.
d) Other discussions included changing the name to level, as well as a discussion on whether the ethicalness of backtracking had been decided. Irena suggested that next year, there should be age limits. Halimah mentioned that teachers need a code of honor (and hopefully they do) – advanced students should not go back to play easy levels.
e) Monica Hughes asked if they should do an additional survey about the changes, which was met with approval.
IX. Adjournment
Irina Albig adjourned the meeting at 11:58 P.M.
Minutes submitted by: Hannah Pirc
Minutes approved by: Irina Albig
5-16-19
Dear Colleagues,
It was necessary to make some changes to the Sonatina list of repertoire. I had not realized that Catnip Crazy was used last year! Therefore we needed to rethink. The changes which are now corrected on our website are as follows:
Level 1 - Cloudy Waltz by Reed Burkholder
Level 2 - Festival Sonatina , first movement, by Mary Leaf
Level 3 - Minuet from Sonata in C by Haydn (moved up from level 2)
Janet of Dunkleys has ordered music that was not readily available in the store. I will bring my music from the list to the meeting tomorrow.
I look forward to seeing you.
Halimah
5-16-19
Dear colleagues, friends, and fellow music teachers:
You are invited to our end of the year meeting and Lunch!
this Friday, May 17th 10:30 AM
Dunkley Recital Hall
As we wrap up this productive school year and all our programs,
We will have Monica presenting the upcoming historical dinner event in the Fall, Amy Audis and Halimah Brugger presenting our new, updated sonatina competition and the sonatina list, our treasurer Suzie Clive presenting our standing budget. We will discuss the upcoming Certificate of Achievement with LuAnn as a chair. I will discuss some ideas about the upcoming TVMTA programs. Come, bring your ideas and creative thoughts to the group, join us in our collaboration and discussions and stay afterwards for Lunch and socializing!
I am so much looking forward to seeing you!
Irina Albig
Vice President
TVMTA
5-9-19
Please come to our end of year meeting
as we discuss our exciting plans for 2019-20. Irina Albig, Program Chair and Acting President, is planning many wonderful activities for the coming year.
TVMTA MEETING:
Friday, May 17 at 10:30am
Dunkley Music
I would also like to thank you for your many kind expressions of support since the sudden passing of my husband, Walden. It has meant so much to me. I appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart. You are wonderful friends and colleagues.
Sincerely,
Monica Hughes
5-9-19
Hi everyone,
Our Sonatina List for 2019 is now posted on our website. I am very excited about the repertoire choices. Below is a note from Halimah Brugger, our Sonatina Repertoire Selection Chair. I want to thank her for her excellent work. Please read and note the changes for this year.
One important change is that there will be two choices of piece for Levels 10 through 15. Champions will be chosen from students entered in each level regardless of which piece they choose. For example, both champions in Level 10 could be playing the 'Olson' piece or one could be playing 'Olson' and one could be playing 'Joplin'. Students will be competing against other students playing either piece within that same level."
I am looking forward to an exciting and successful event in November. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or would like to help with our event.
Thank you and have a great summer!
Amy Audas
2019 Sonatina Competition Chair
From Halimah Brugger:
The Sonatina List for 2019 is now out.
I made the list with the hope of involving more students and more teachers. The music for the most part is very easy to obtain. The small group of teachers who got together at Irina's house about a month ago decided that we should widen the repertoire to include music other than sonatinas/sonatas. Levels 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 12 are not sonatas. I couldn't completely separate myself from the sonatina format. We can decide next year how it works.
There are two pieces for each level, 10-15. This is also a new idea. I selected pieces that are stylistically different for each of these levels. The goal is to engage more students to find pieces that fit their strengths. In levels 5 and 9, I have indicated that students may choose to play either of the two movements listed.
My thanks to Suzy Clive, Amy Audas and Irina Albig for their help in suggesting repertoire.
Halimah Brugger
PS If you notice any errors or have concerns, please let me know.
4-23-19
Certificate of Achievement Teachers,
Just a reminder that there are still many teachers who haven’t picked up their tests and trophies. This can be done at any time at Idaho Music Academy, 1505 Tyrell Lane, Boise. There is a labeled bin outside the main door.
Please email me if you have any questions. emilyhankspiano@gmail.com
Thanks,
Emily Hanks
4-16-19
Dear TVMTA members,
The 40-Piece Challenge Celebration concerts are scheduled for May 11, 2019 at the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Center. If you would like to enter students in this celebration, please contact Nadine Reece (nadine.reece@gmail.com) and / or Monica Hughes (hughesmonica88@gmail.com). We hope to see you there!
Warmly,
--
Nadine Reece, MM, NCTM
Chairman, Boise Tuesday Musicale Chaffer Scholarships
Chairman, Boise Tuesday Musicale Monster Concert
4-15-19
Dear teachers and colleagues:
Another busy and productive year is coming to an end, and I am happy to announce our next meeting, which is the last meeting of this school year.
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: Dunkley Music Recital Hall. 3410 N Eagle Rd #150, Meridian, ID 83646
We are all ready to get together, wrap up, celebrate, and look into the future! At this meeting we will discuss the upcoming events for the year 2019-2020. They will include sonatina competition with its new exciting changes presented by Amy Audas, Certificate of Achievement presented by Luann Fife, new celebratory event presented by Kristie Rue, budget report by Suzy Clive, Piano Club, and exciting get together such as Fall Social and Historical Luncheon and more!
As a Vice President, I am here to serve your needs and wishes, so PLEASE, bring your ideas, wishes, and creative thoughts for the next year programs. What would you like to attend next year? Would you like to present? The more ideas the better! I want to have a fun, engaging, well attended meetings next year. I miss seeing all of you!
After the meeting we will have delicious lunch and socialize!
I hope to see many of you there!
Warm Regards,
Irina Albig
President Elect,
Vice President TVMTA
4-13-19
TVMTA Teachers,
I just wanted to thank everyone for their hard work. Today went spectacularly. We could not hold events like this without your help. I appreciate you all following through on your assignments for the day and helping it run smoothly.
We will be having makeup day next Saturday April 20th. Remember that in order to complete their tests next week, your students will need to have the $20 fee paid. They will not be allowed to play for the judge or take the test if that fee does not get paid. Please note the makeup day will be held at the Idaho Music Academy, 1505 Tyrell Ln.
Also, if you have any students on Path B we need you to make sure and pay the $20 before the 27th so their scores can be entered.
If you did not get trophies and tests picked up, they will be at the Idaho Music Academy. Please pick these up promptly.
Thanks again for helping to make this a terrific day!
Emily Hanks
4-10-19
TVMTA Teachers,
I just wanted to send out a final checklist of things to do for Certificate of Achievement on Saturday April 13th.
1. Make sure if you want to order lunch that day from Chipotle, we need to have your orders by 8am tomorrow morning April 11th. Lunch is $10. Click on this link and submit your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXkDhTrZ36AlyeuQLiLIq3TBu0XZv3beWG8hyjfEj27xu-zw/viewform To pay for your lunch follow the instructions below.....
*Log into your Paypal account at www.paypal.com
*Click "Send" on the menu at the top
*Click "Send Money"
*Use the email address.... treasurevalleymta@gmail.com
*Put in the amount of money you need to pay ($10/per lunch)
*In the "Note" section enter your name.
*Click "Continue"
*Select where the payment is coming from
*Click continue
*Verify the information and click "Send"
2. We have need of one more fruit tray and 3- 24 packs of water bottles. If you are able to help out with any of these and bring them Saturday morning April 13th, let me know.
3. Make sure your volunteers are aware of their assignments and times that they need to be there.
4. Go to our Website and make sure your student’s songs are correct. They will receive a "1" if they play a song other than what has been entered and approved in the system. Log into your teacher account. Click on "Register Students". Look at the list of songs you have previously entered for your students. If there are any mistakes, let me know ASAP so I can fix them.
5. Make sure your student has the COA appointment form filled out with their time and teacher. This helps the registration desk, that day.
6. If your student cannot be to the event on April 13th please log into the system and cancel them or email us to let us know that they will be doing Path B or to check for openings on Make Up Day. If we have not heard from you about your student moving to make up day or Path B they will be cancelled in the computer system.
7. If you have students on Path B or Make Up Day and have not paid the $20 fee please do the following....
*Log into your Paypal account at www.paypal.com
*Click "Send" on the menu at the top
*Click "Send Money"
*Use the email address.... treasurevalleymta@gmail.com
*Put in the amount of money you need to pay ($20/per student)
*In the "Note" section enter the name of each student that you are paying for.
*Click "Continue"
*Select where the payment is coming from
*Click continue
*Verify the information and click "Send"
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks Changes to Sonatina levels 1-3Dear Colleagues,
It was necessary to make some changes to the Sonatina list of repertoire. I had not realized that Catnip Crazy was used last year! Therefore we needed to rethink. The changes which are now corrected on our website are as follows:
Level 1 - Cloudy Waltz by Reed Burkholder
Level 2 - Festival Sonatina , first movement, by Mary Leaf
Level 3 - Minuet from Sonata in C by Haydn (moved up from level 2)
Janet of Dunkleys has ordered music that was not readily available in the store. I will bring my music from the list to the meeting tomorrow.
I look forward to seeing you.
Halimah
4-5-19
TVMTA Teachers,
Please find below the parking pass for COA 2019 on April 13, 2019. You can print one for yourself and either email or print one for your students.
Thanks!
2019 COA Committee
TVMTA Teachers,
Please find below the parking pass for COA 2019 on April 13, 2019. You can print one for yourself and either email or print one for your students.
Thanks!
2019 COA Committee
| certificate_of_achievement_april_13.pdf |
4-4-19
TVMTA Teachers,
Please find below:
A parking permit will be sent as soon as it's available.
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
TVMTA Teachers,
Please find below:
- COA 2019 Teacher Information Sheet
- COA 2019 Student Information Sheet
- COA 2019 Appointment Form
A parking permit will be sent as soon as it's available.
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
| 2019_coa_teacher_information.pdf |
| 2019_coa_student_information.pdf |
| 2019_student_appointment_form.pdf |
4-4-19
Please click on the link below and sign up with whichever food items you are willing to supply on April 13th for Certificate of Achievement.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzTHZShHPl3IrONS75xB8JxGpqeS9YirUJpkRBS-LIE/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks!
2019 COA Committee
4-3-19
Hello everyone,
Please send any suggestions for repertoire (sonatinas/pieces) to Halimah Brugger, our 2019 Sonatina Repertoire Selection Chair. She is planning to have the Sonatina List distributed during the first week of May.
Thank you!
Amy Audas
2019 Sonatina Competition Chair
Sonatina Competition Committee Meeting
Saturday March 30, 2019, 4 pm
Home of Irina Albig
Present: Amy Audas, Halimah Brugger, Bronwen Godfrey, Irina Albig, Suzy Clive
Amy Audas will be the Chair of Sonatina Competition for 2019.
The following decisions were made, after extensive debate and discussion, by unanimous committee vote, and with extensive guidance from Monica Hughes' TVMTA Survey of our group opinion on trying some new things with the program:
2 “Sonatina Champions” will be named in each level/group, and both are invited to play in the evening recitals. Evening recitals will be non-competitive. Both students will receive a trophy. Honorable Mention awardees will receive a red rosette ribbon and will be honored at the recitals as before.
Pieces will not be limited to classical repertoire or sonatinas exclusively (so we can explore some Baroque and Romantic, etc. pieces as well)
We will keep 15 levels, but give students on levels 10-15 two possible choices of piece.
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS MADE
Halimah was named as Sonatina Repertoire Selection Chair for 2019. The goal for list completion is May 1, 2019. Halimah will also take care of obtaining our parking pass for the event.
Bronwen will work the Audit Room the day of the event, and arrange the ribbons and trophies on the table.
Irina will work backstage and onstage helping to hand out the awards.
Monica Hughes or Irina will Emcee the recitals.
Luann Fife will serve as Hospitality Chair.
Suzy will invite judges and arrange for communication, accommodations and payment.
Amy will work on the schedule in consultation with her daughter, Grace. Amy will also work on getting the venue reserved. Amy will order trophies and ribbons at least 3 weeks before the event.
Tawna Love will schedule Volunteers. Reminder from Bronwen to withhold everyone's schedule until everyone provides the names of their volunteers.
TOPICS DISCUSSED AND TABLED FOR NOW:
Topics discussed but “tabled” for now: providing 2 pieces for every level to choose from; allowing some of the levels to be open to have an audience in the preliminary round; changing to only 10 levels
The meeting was adjourned. No subsequent meeting was planned, however communication via email will be our means of coordination at this point.
4-3-19
Teachers,
I apologize for the delay in finalizing the volunteer schedule. Everything is now complete. Thank you everyone for getting the correct number of volunteers. We had just enough.
Log into your teacher account to check the assignments that have been made and let your volunteers know about them. You are responsible for making sure your volunteer shows up or has a sub. Be sure to let us know if one of your volunteers will have a sub. We need their name & contact number for our list.
We are looking forward to a terrific Certificate of Achievement day! Good luck in your final preparations with students.
Thanks,
Emily Hanks
4-3-19
COA 2019 Lunch Order from Chipotle Mexican Grill.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXkDhTrZ36AlyeuQLiLIq3TBu0XZv3beWG8hyjfEj27xu-zw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Teachers can order lunch fro $10. Sour cream, salsa, & drinks are included. Please place your order on or before April 10, 2019.
Thanks!
3-30-19
Treasure Valley MTA--
During the last month of his life, Walden and I were working very closely together on compiling the results from the Sonatina questionnaire.
Walden and I have always worked as a team and we enjoyed reading your thoughtful responses and suggestions together. It was a time we reflected back on our years of teaching, judging, entering students and the value of the Sonatina literature.
We were not surprised that the majority of responses were in favor of continuing this 30-Year tradition of the Sonatina Competition in our valley. We did see that there were many suggestions on making or updating some of the current policies and repertoire selection.
Results of survey listed at the end of this email.
Because of Walden's sudden passing, I am taking a short leave of absence during the spring. Irina Albig has graciously agreed to be Vice President. She has already served a 2-year term as Vice President and is able to step directly into this position. She will be serving as Acting President beginning immediately.
Our TVMTA board has discussed the idea of having both the Sonatina Competition and the Treasure Valley PianoFest be highlights of our 2019-2020 TVMTA calendar year, in addition to the Certificate of Achievement. Possible dates for the 2019-2020 year will be: Sonatina Competition, November 2019; Treasure Valley PianoFest, late January 2020; and Certificate of Achievement, April 2020.
These events can only happen with dedicated participation from all members. Please email Andrea Hansen directly (ahpianostudio@cableone.net), if you can serve as Chair or committee member on any of these events so that we can continue to offer the very best opportunities to our students and keep music alive and vibrant in our Treasure Valley.
-Survey Results---
Members of TVMTA
Thank you for your thoughtful responses to our Treasure Valley Sonatina Competition questionnaire. There were 44 total respondents. Of these, 24 were teachers; 20 were parents or students.
Here are the results:
Teacher Respondents:
Most respondents in favor of the Sonatina Competition were also in favor of keeping a set Repertoire List.
There was an overwhelming response from both teachers and parents to have an “Honors Recital” (featuring the top 2 performers). This would replace the 1st/2nd place competitive recital.
Other suggestions:
1. Each student be required to advance to the next higher level on the List each year. No backtracking.
2. Have a 10-Level List instead of a 15-Level List.
3. Have a two-track list: i.e. Classic and Romantic, more options for repertoire.
4. Use a span of 2 -3 years from past Sonatina Lists (i.e. 2001-02-03). This would give more choices per level and work well with the current website program with no expense for an update. Lists are already up on the TVMTA website.
We are still in need of a Sonatina Chair and committee to step up immediately and begin planning & making decision about the Sonatina Competition for November 2019. If you are willing to chair Sonatina Competition or be on the Sonatina Committee to help make those decisions please email Andrea Hansen ahpianostudio@cableone.net
Thank you for your support.
Monica Hughes,
TVMTA 2018-2020 President
3-30-19
A memorial service for Dr. Walden Hughes will be help on the campus of Northwest Nazarene University:
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
3:00pm
Brandt Center Auditorium
3-15-19
Teachers,
The student schedules have now been finalized.
Don’t forget to finish entering your volunteers by Saturday night. We are trying to get assignments made before spring break. Remember that you will need a half day volunteer for every 5 students. For example if you have 6 students registered you will need 2 half day volunteers. Also, you are required to be one of those volunteers.
Thank you so much!
Emily Hanks
3-14-19
TVMTA members-
We are having a great response to our questionnaire/survey.
I want you to know that I am carefully reading each one, and
tabulating results. I am also reading many thoughtful comments and
suggestions. We can work together to foster a sense of community among teachers that will help to promote the very best musical experiences we can offer our students.
If you have not already filled out the questionnaire, please do so by Tuesday,
March 19. I will be emailing the results of the survey on Wednesday, March
20th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RT8FSH3
We want to hear from you teachers and any parents/students who would like to participate in the survey.
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
3-12-19
Teachers,
Just a reminder that we need you to let us know of any changes your students may need in their schedules by Wednesday(3/13/19). This includes changing to makeup day or path B (each of which requires an additional $20 fee). Please help us in finalizing the schedule ASAP.
Thanks,
Emily Hanks
3-12-19
To: My TVMTA Colleagues
From: Monica Hughes
As President, I would like you to know that I highly value the opinions of all members concerning our annual Sonatina Competition. Prior to our meeting last Friday, you received an email from the "Treasure Valley Music Festival Committee" stating that our traditional 30-year Sonatina Festival would be replaced for 2019 with a MasterClass Recital event.
Since the Friday email/meeting, there has been a great deal of concern from our membership regarding the 2019 Sonatina Competition. If this event is to continue, a Chair person and committee will need to step forward and begin the planning process. It takes a strong and dedicated leadership to make this successful event become a reality each year.
There currently is no Chair for a Sonatina Competition. Kristie Rue is instead planning the new "Treasure Valley Music Festival" to take place in November. You have read her email describing this event.
I respectfully ask that you take the opportunity to fill out the following very important "TVMTA Questionnaire."
Please find the link below. We would like to hear from all teachers, parents and students who have participated in the Sonatina Competition. Please feel free to forward the Questionnaire to your students and their parents.
After completing this Questionnaire your name may be entered in a drawing to win a "Grand Piano!!" (Suzy Clive)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RT8FSH3
Monica Hughes
President
3-8-19
Teachers,
Certificate of Achievement time is quickly approaching. We want to make sure that you are aware that the deadline for entering volunteer information is March 16. Please get this done as soon as possible so that we can get the assignments out before spring break.
In the meantime, here is a check list of things you need to do and deadlines you need to be aware of:
1. Double-check with all of your students and parents on performance times and repertoire. Make sure you have entered the correct songs, have original copies of those songs and most importantly, make sure that they can attend the time scheduled with the judge. Please log on and make sure everything is entered correctly. http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org
2. DO THIS BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. If your student cannot make it on the event day, April 13, other arrangements need to be made. There is limited availability for makeup day the following week, however when that is full, you can still do Path B. Both of these options require a $20 additional fee on top of any judges fees for Path B- see guidelines http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html We will send out a reminder on Wednesday, March 13 but this is the final day to make these changes. (Emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis.)
3. ENTER VOLUNTEERS BY SATURDAY, MARCH 16. This gives us a week to make assignments and then you will have that information to give families before spring break.
4. APRIL 13 - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT DAY
5. APRIL 20 - MAKE-UP DAY
6. APRIL 27 - PATH B COMPLETED (There are no exceptions to this! The theory tests for Path B will not be available until after April 13, but you could schedule to complete this path anytime after that.)
7. If you have a student playing on Make up Day....you will need to pay the additional $20 fee before that student will be allowed to play. Follow the instructions below....
*Log into your Paypal account @ www.paypal.com
*Click "Send" on the menu at the top
*Click "Send Money"
*Use the email address.... treasurevalleymta@gmail.com
*Put in the amount of money you need to pay ($20/per student)
*In the "Note" section enter the name of each student that you are paying for.
*Click "Continue"
*Select where the payment is coming from
*Click continue
*Verify the information and click "Send"
8. If you have a student participating in Path B....follow the directions above and pay the additional $20 fee. Find a judge for your student. Be sure that they know they will need a computer with internet access to judge because all the judging will be done through the online system. Email the name of the judge AND the date they will playing for the judge to Andrea Hansen ahpianostudio@cableone.net as soon as possible, so she can activate the judge in the system and send further instructions to you as needed.
9. If for some reason, your student wakes up sick on April 13 and is unable to attend Certificate of Achievement that day, please let us know that morning or as soon as you find out, so that we can help you schedule either the following week, if it’s not full, or Path B. Keep in mind that the additional $20 will still apply and makeup day could be full by that time leaving only Path B. If we are not contacted, we will assume they are not participating and cancel the student in the system. You can email ahpianostudio@cableone.net.
Good luck to everyone in the final preparations of your students. Thank you for all you do. Events like this, would not be possible without the work that you all put in.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks
3-8-19
Members of Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association.
This year our TVMTA will take a break from the Sonatina Competition and create a fresh new music experience for our students. The Sonatina Competition has served our music community for the past 20+ years. However, participation has been declining over the last few years. Some elements of the competition have become less popular - more controversial. Even though there are teachers and students who desire the tradition of the November Sonatina Competition to continue unchanged, there are equally as many teachers and students who are intrigued by the possibilities of “something new, something different”.
A committee was formed to contemplate what “something new, something different” might look like. Ideas were seriously debated. Here is an outline of the program we propose to implement in November of 2019. This will take the place of our chapter’s 2019 Sonatina Competition.
Treasure Valley Music Festival - 2019
Music from the Romantic and Baroque Periods
Students may elect to perform one or two pieces in a small recital setting.
Family members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Students age 0-12 years are allotted 5 minutes of performance time.
Students over age 12 are allotted 7 minutes of performance time.
Students may perform solo pieces or in ensemble.
A highly qualified adjudicator will preside over the recital.
The adjudicator will make oral comments immediately following each student’s performance. These oral comments will make note of positive aspects of the performance and may include suggestions for practice or performance.
Students will not be judged in comparison with other students, but rather against a “standard of excellence”. At the conclusion of the recital the adjudicator will be given private time to award one of three performance degrees to each student: Outstanding Achievement, Honorable Mention or Participation. Medallions reflecting those awards will be attached to previously prepared certificates for each student. These certificates will be professionally rendered and will be perfect for framing.
Certificates will be presented to students by their teacher at a time he/she determines best.
Treasure Valley Music Festival Committee
Kristie Rue, Tawna Love, Juli Draney, Irina Albig
3-5-19
Teachers,
We have the student schedules for Certificate of Achievement ready. Please log into your teacher account to find the list of your student schedules. For the next week, we are willing to make adjustments in the schedule as needed and if possible. Keep in mind that switching people is not always easy unless they happen to be the same level. So please check with your students this week and make sure the time is acceptable and if there are problems that arise, we will do our best to try to accommodate them. There also is some limited availability on makeup day, with valid reason. A student needing another week to finish preparing is not a valid reason. Path B is always an option as well.
We also, now have the site open to enter volunteers. Remember that you will need a half day volunteer for every five students. If you have six, you will need to provide two volunteers. You as a teacher, need to be one of those volunteers. We cannot make this event work without the teachers. Please get your volunteers entered as soon as you can. The deadline is March 16, 2019. Here is a link to the volunteer descriptions. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-volunteer-job-descriptions.html. Our goal is to have everything, including necessary changes, squared away before Spring Break.
As a final note, if you have a student who needs to cancel, please enter this in the system. That way we can see and make the necessary adjustments to the judges’ schedule.
We are looking forward to a wonderful event! Thank you all for your participation and best of luck with final preparations of your students.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks
2019 COA Chair
2-25-19
Hello TVMTA members -
Our 2019 Sonatina Competition Chair, Kristie Rue, has been meeting with the committee to plan a new TVMTA Fall Music Festival. This Committee has recommended that we try a new and different type of activity for Fall 2019, to replace this year's annual Sonatina Competition. Please come to the meeting to learn more about this exciting new event for your students. The central focus of the "Treasure Valley Music Festival" will be a "Masterclass Recital" with a guest clinician and an opportunity for all students to excel in a successful performance atmosphere. Each participating student will be able to interact personally with the visiting adjudicator.
"TREASURE VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL" - MEETING
Friday, March 8, 10:00am-Noon
Dunkley Music Recital Hall
3410 N Eagle Rd, Ste 150, Meridian, Idaho 83646
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
2-25-19
Piano and Keyboard Sale at NNU
Friday, March 1st (by appointment)
Saturday, March 2nd (open to the public)
Brandt Center Lobby on campus
For sale: baby grands, grands, studios, consoles and digital pianos. Available is a selection of Steinway & Sons, Kawai, Boston, Essex, Yamaha, Pearl River, Schimmel, Roland and other new and used pianos, including remnants of institutional inventory.
Private appointments are available Friday March 1, by calling (208) 871-8815 anytime this week.
The sale is open to the general public Saturday, March 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Brandt Center lobby.
There will probably be 50 pianos for sale plus dozens of electronic instruments.
Contact person on campus: Dr. Walden Hughes, NNU Music Department
1-30-19
TVMTA Teachers,
As a reminder....there is an additional $20 fee per student to use Make up Day. To use Path B there is an additional $20 fee per student PLUS the student will need to pay the judge individually for the time needed in their level (prices listed below). This information has been emailed out and posted to the website. Here is a copy of the information. Be sure your students understand this. If you have questions please ask.
MAKE UP DAYThe decision was made to keep Make Up Day at only ½ day. Those spot will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. All other students that cannot participate on the original day will need to schedule a Path B.
Starting with COA 2019 there will be an additional $20 fee charged to any student who chooses to use Make Up Day and Path B. This fee will be payable to TVMTA via Paypal before the student’s evaluation form will be available for the judge.
Those students who choose Path B are also responsible for the additional judges fee to compensate that judge for their time. This is to be paid directly to the judge the day of their Path B evaluation. Those fees were set based upon the time needed per level to judge. Those fees are as follows….
Young Beginner-Level 2 = $6.00 (12 minutes)
Level 3-Level 5 = $10 (20 minutes)
Level 6-Level 7 = $15 (30 minutes)
Level 8-Level 9 = $17.50 (35 minutes)
Advanced = $20 (40 minutes)
Second item: We are already starting to receive Make up Day requests. We have 1 half day judge's schedule almost full and need to know if we are going to need an additional half day judge. Please notify us via email before the end of the day on February 1, 2019 (Friday) to let us know if you have a student that needs to perform on Make up Day. If there is a need by Friday, February 1, 2019 we will plan on a second half day judge otherwise once the Make Up Day Schedule is full everyone else will be required to do Path B.
Thank you!
2019 COA Committee
1-19-19
Just a reminder.....Certificate of Achievement Registration 2019 closes tonight at midnight!! Be sure that you have registered all of your students and made the payment by then.
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
1-14-19
Just a quick reminder....Register your students for COA 2019. Registration ends this Saturday January 19, 2019 at midnight!! http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
Be sure to read the guidelines here....
http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
1-7-19
TVMTA Teachers,
Certificate of Achievement Registration opened today January 7, 2019. You can register your students here..... http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
Certificate of Achievement Registration will close January 19, 2019 at midnight. There will be no late registration allowed!
Please review ALL information on this website. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html There are helpful links and LOTS of dates and important changes and information listed here. Be sure that you understand what the requirements are this year. Some of them are different from previous years.
If you have any questions about the program please contact Emily Hanks, COA2019 Chair at 208-850-1952 or emilyhanks@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
12-14-18
TVMTA Teachers,
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2019 Certificate of Achievement on April 13, 2019. There are MANY dates and important information that you need to be aware of. Take the time to read through all the information and review the website links.
If you have further questions please contact 2019 Certificate of Achievement Chair, Emily Hanks at emilyhankspiano@gmail.com or (208) 850-1952.
The NEW Certificate of Achievement Guidelines & Requirements are listed here... http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html Review ALL information on this page. There are several changes from previous years. These are the guidelines we will be following for 2019 Certificate of Achievement.
Important Dates & Deadlines:
Participation Fees:
Certificate of Achievement will be exclusively online registration, with payments through Paypal. Registration will be open from January 7-19, 2019. There will be no late registrations accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional charge $20 charge if your student chooses to use Make Up Day or Path B. (Read complete information on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html).
Time Periods & Composer List: (UPDATE)
We have decided this year to clarify our time periods for Certificate of Achievement in order to make it easier for the teacher checking the repertoire to find errors and to help eliminate confusion that may arise. We have found what we consider to be a comprehensive timeline. https://www.mfiles.co.uk/composer-timelines-classical-periods.htm The only problem with it is that it includes 1910-present as modern and we do believe there should be a 5th time period as we have used in the last few years. For this reason, we are drawing a line of reference for the 5th time period. It will be 1980-present.
We do understand that certain composers will possibly fall into two time periods and we ask that when there is a question, you do your research to determine when the piece was composed. We also know that certain pieces may be more ambiguous in their classification. Again, please note when the piece was written as it pertains to the following schedule. Music tends to contain elements of the time period(s) that it follows along with the current era. Use this opportunity to teach your students how the different time periods may have affected their particular piece(s).
We ask that you make your selections based on the numbers below. We will ask our repertoire auditor to adhere strictly to the following timelines in order to keep the event more structured.
If you do have a dispute, please take it up with Emily Hanks (emilyhankspiano@gmail.com) and she will present it to the rest of the Certificate of Achievement Board for a vote.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks
2019 Certificate of Achievement Chair
11-28-18
Seasons Greetings!
There is still time to sign up students/teachers for our "Sharing Christmas"
Recital this Sunday, December 2 at 2:30pm, Morning Star Senior Living,
(350 S Allumbaugh Way, Boise; across from Bishop Kelley High School).
Please contact Jill Wright: swimjmw@msn.com
Thank you,
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
10-27-18
This year’s “Sharing Christmas” Recital will include both teachers and students.
We will all meet together on Sunday, December 2 at 2:30pm to share our music with the residents of Morning Star Assisted Living. Duets and solos and other collaborations are all welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please join us!
SUNDAY, December 2, 2:30pm
Morning Star Senior Living
350 S Allumbaugh Way, Boise
(Across from Bishop Kelly High School)
Contact Jill Wright for details:
swimjmw@msn.com
Monica Hughes
President TVMTA
10-15-18
Sonatina Registration closes today (10/15/18) at midnight!!!
Please do not wait until the very last minute especially if you have ‘transfer’ students that you need to have their records transferred to your account before you can register them.
Don’t forget that you have to go in a pay for the registrations before the student is completely registered.
You also need to log into your account. On the left side click “Manage Volunteers” and enter your volunteer information. That information is required for registration as well. Even if you think you have already completed this part of the process…PLEASE go back in and check it. We have 27 teachers with students entered and only 14 volunteers. Each teacher is required to provide a volunteer for the competition.
Thank you!
Andrea Hansen, NCTM
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
ahpianostudio@cableone.net
2018-2019 TVMTA Secretary
2018-2019 TVMTA Webmaster
10-10-18
TVMTA Teachers:
Just a couple of little reminders….
Thank you for your help in these things. If you have any questions or need help please contact me.
Andrea Hansen, NCTM
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
ahpianostudio@cableone.net
2018-2019 TVMTA Secretary
2018-2019 TVMTA Webmaster
10-9-18
MEETING: Friday, October 12, 10:30 - Noon
DUNKLEY MUSIC Recital Hall
PROGRAM: "Fresh New Teaching Ideas"
"Mosaics" - Kristie Rue
"Swaps for Those Old Warhorses" - Monica Hughes
These will be short presentations followed by discussion and sharing.
DOOR PRIZE: $25 Gift Certificate from Dunkley Music
LUNCH: Costa Vida
(across the parking lot from Dunkley Music)
Hope to see you there!
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
10-9-18
The 2019 National MTNA Conference is coming to the Northwest!
Date: March 16-20, 2019
Place: Davenport Grand Hotel
Double Tree Hilton (Spokane City Center)
Spokane, WA
Cost: $345 (Register on or before December 5, 2018)
Conference Website:
https://www.mtna.org/Conference/Conference_Home/Conference/Home.aspx
Let's plan to attend and represent TVMTA!
I would like to organize carpools and room share. This is a great opportunity
for us to gather as colleagues and friends.
Monica Hughes
TVMTA, President
10-3-18
Greetings,
The TVMTA Sonatina Competition will be held November 10, 2018 at BSU.
Sonatina Competition Registration is available online at http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/ from now until October 14th. No late registration requests will be accepted. When you register your students you will also need to update your volunteer position. Every teacher with participating students will be required to supply a volunteer. Your registration is not complete until you have entered the volunteer information and paid the participation fees.
Please remember that there are no schedule requests for students participating in this event. Participants would need to be available for any assigned time on the day of the event.
Thank you,
Bronwen Godfrey
9-13-18
October meeting Friday, October 12, 10:30am - 12:00 - DUNKLEY MUSIC
Topic: "Swaps for those Old Warhorses:" Fresh ideas to add new life to the standard teaching repertoire.
There will be a short presentation followed by discussion.
Lunch: Costa Vida Restaurant at Noon.
We will welcome new members to our group and discuss the year ahead. Please come!
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President 2018-2020
7-7-18
TVMTA Teachers,
As of 6-30-2018 all TVMTA Memberships have expired. A few of you have paid your dues for MTNA/IMTA/TVMTA for 2018-2019. Thank you to those of you who have done that.
If you have not renewed your membership here is the link…. https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/JoinRenew/Renew/MTNA/JoinAndRenew/Membership/Renew_Membership.aspx?hkey=7c770b35-55dc-4648-98a8-d20ec16ff672
Please renew ASAP! It takes about a month to receive your information from MTNA saying that you have paid your membership fees so we can update our computer system. If you want to be listed on the website as a member (http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/member-directory.html) you will need to have your dues paid. If you plan to register students for Sonatina Competition 2018 you will need to have your membership fee paid so you don’t have to pay the non-member price.
Thank you!
Andrea Hansen, NCTM
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
ahpianostudio@cableone.net
2018-2019 TVMTA Secretary
2018-2019 TVMTA Webmaster
6-25-18
TVMTA Members,
Thank you to those in attendance at the COA Follow Up Meeting. We appreciate the input via email from some of you who could not attend.
PROGRAM CHOICE:
The decision was made to move completely over to the “Certificate of Achievement” (Musicians West-Idaho) program for the 2019 COA
MAKE UP DAY:
The decision was made to keep Make Up Day at only ½ day. Those spot will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. All other students that cannot participate on the original day will need to schedule a Path B. Starting with COA 2019 there will be an additional $20 fee charged to any student who chooses to use Make Up Day or Path B. This fee will be payable to TVMTA via Paypal before the student’s evaluation form will be available for the judge. Those students who choose Path B are also responsible for the additional judges fee to compensate that judge for their time. This is to be paid directly to the judge the day of their Path B evaluation. Those fees were set based upon the time needed per level to judge. Those fees are as follows….
Young Beginner-Level 2 = $6.00 (12 minutes)
Level 3-Level 5 = $10 (20 minutes)
Level 6-Level 7 = $15 (30 minutes)
Level 8-Level 9 = $17.50 (35 minutes)
Advanced = $20 (40 minutes)
FEES:
We anticipate that the fees for participation in Certificate of Achievement 2019 will remain the same. However, the theory test fees from Musicians West have not been set for COA 2019. Any changes to those costs may affect participation fees for COA 2019. Participation Fees will be listed on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org as soon as we have them.
COA 2018 Fees were:
Young Beginner---$28
Prep-Level 2---$32
Level 3-Level 5---$36
Level 6-Level 8---$42
Level 9-Advance---$50
MENTORS:
It was suggested that we start a list of Certificate of Achievement Mentors. These would be teachers that would be willing to have their name listed on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org as a mentor for any of the new TVMTA members who have questions. If you would be willing to become a mentor for COA please respond to this email and we will add your name and email address to the website.
VOLUNTEERS:
It was suggested that we look into using volunteer hours from local High School National Honor Society Students and also the BSU Collegiate Chapter Students to assist with volunteer hours at the Certificate of Achievement event. Teachers would still be required to provide ½ day volunteer slots based on the number of students they have registered, but we anticipate the number of volunteers they would need to provide would be reduced. Teachers will still be REQUIRED to fill a ½ day volunteer slot themselves to continue participating in COA. This event NEEDS teachers (not just other student/parent volunteers) to be able to continue running effectively. More information will be posted on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org as soon as we have that information available.
COA 2019:
The 2019 COA Committee is being finalized. As soon as we have those members contacted we will post them online. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org If you would like to be on the 2019 COA Committee please respond to this email. We would love to have you participate as a committee member.
We have tentative dates selected for COA 2019. As soon as those dates have been finalized they will be posted online. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org
It was decided that the 2019 COA Schedules need to be released sooner. To make this possible some of the other deadlines for registration, repertoire, & volunteers have also been moved to an earlier deadline for COA 2019. Those dates will be posted on the website as soon as they have been determined. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org
Thank you for your patience while we make these changes. We are looking forward to another great Certificate of Achievement event in 2019.
COA 2019 Committee
Emily Hanks, Chair
emilyhanks@yahoo.com
Please click on the link below and sign up with whichever food items you are willing to supply on April 13th for Certificate of Achievement.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HzTHZShHPl3IrONS75xB8JxGpqeS9YirUJpkRBS-LIE/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks!
2019 COA Committee
4-3-19
Hello everyone,
Please send any suggestions for repertoire (sonatinas/pieces) to Halimah Brugger, our 2019 Sonatina Repertoire Selection Chair. She is planning to have the Sonatina List distributed during the first week of May.
Thank you!
Amy Audas
2019 Sonatina Competition Chair
Sonatina Competition Committee Meeting
Saturday March 30, 2019, 4 pm
Home of Irina Albig
Present: Amy Audas, Halimah Brugger, Bronwen Godfrey, Irina Albig, Suzy Clive
Amy Audas will be the Chair of Sonatina Competition for 2019.
The following decisions were made, after extensive debate and discussion, by unanimous committee vote, and with extensive guidance from Monica Hughes' TVMTA Survey of our group opinion on trying some new things with the program:
2 “Sonatina Champions” will be named in each level/group, and both are invited to play in the evening recitals. Evening recitals will be non-competitive. Both students will receive a trophy. Honorable Mention awardees will receive a red rosette ribbon and will be honored at the recitals as before.
Pieces will not be limited to classical repertoire or sonatinas exclusively (so we can explore some Baroque and Romantic, etc. pieces as well)
We will keep 15 levels, but give students on levels 10-15 two possible choices of piece.
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS MADE
Halimah was named as Sonatina Repertoire Selection Chair for 2019. The goal for list completion is May 1, 2019. Halimah will also take care of obtaining our parking pass for the event.
Bronwen will work the Audit Room the day of the event, and arrange the ribbons and trophies on the table.
Irina will work backstage and onstage helping to hand out the awards.
Monica Hughes or Irina will Emcee the recitals.
Luann Fife will serve as Hospitality Chair.
Suzy will invite judges and arrange for communication, accommodations and payment.
Amy will work on the schedule in consultation with her daughter, Grace. Amy will also work on getting the venue reserved. Amy will order trophies and ribbons at least 3 weeks before the event.
Tawna Love will schedule Volunteers. Reminder from Bronwen to withhold everyone's schedule until everyone provides the names of their volunteers.
TOPICS DISCUSSED AND TABLED FOR NOW:
Topics discussed but “tabled” for now: providing 2 pieces for every level to choose from; allowing some of the levels to be open to have an audience in the preliminary round; changing to only 10 levels
The meeting was adjourned. No subsequent meeting was planned, however communication via email will be our means of coordination at this point.
4-3-19
Teachers,
I apologize for the delay in finalizing the volunteer schedule. Everything is now complete. Thank you everyone for getting the correct number of volunteers. We had just enough.
Log into your teacher account to check the assignments that have been made and let your volunteers know about them. You are responsible for making sure your volunteer shows up or has a sub. Be sure to let us know if one of your volunteers will have a sub. We need their name & contact number for our list.
We are looking forward to a terrific Certificate of Achievement day! Good luck in your final preparations with students.
Thanks,
Emily Hanks
4-3-19
COA 2019 Lunch Order from Chipotle Mexican Grill.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXkDhTrZ36AlyeuQLiLIq3TBu0XZv3beWG8hyjfEj27xu-zw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Teachers can order lunch fro $10. Sour cream, salsa, & drinks are included. Please place your order on or before April 10, 2019.
Thanks!
3-30-19
Treasure Valley MTA--
During the last month of his life, Walden and I were working very closely together on compiling the results from the Sonatina questionnaire.
Walden and I have always worked as a team and we enjoyed reading your thoughtful responses and suggestions together. It was a time we reflected back on our years of teaching, judging, entering students and the value of the Sonatina literature.
We were not surprised that the majority of responses were in favor of continuing this 30-Year tradition of the Sonatina Competition in our valley. We did see that there were many suggestions on making or updating some of the current policies and repertoire selection.
Results of survey listed at the end of this email.
Because of Walden's sudden passing, I am taking a short leave of absence during the spring. Irina Albig has graciously agreed to be Vice President. She has already served a 2-year term as Vice President and is able to step directly into this position. She will be serving as Acting President beginning immediately.
Our TVMTA board has discussed the idea of having both the Sonatina Competition and the Treasure Valley PianoFest be highlights of our 2019-2020 TVMTA calendar year, in addition to the Certificate of Achievement. Possible dates for the 2019-2020 year will be: Sonatina Competition, November 2019; Treasure Valley PianoFest, late January 2020; and Certificate of Achievement, April 2020.
These events can only happen with dedicated participation from all members. Please email Andrea Hansen directly (ahpianostudio@cableone.net), if you can serve as Chair or committee member on any of these events so that we can continue to offer the very best opportunities to our students and keep music alive and vibrant in our Treasure Valley.
-Survey Results---
Members of TVMTA
Thank you for your thoughtful responses to our Treasure Valley Sonatina Competition questionnaire. There were 44 total respondents. Of these, 24 were teachers; 20 were parents or students.
Here are the results:
Teacher Respondents:
- 14 in favor of keeping Sonatina Competition
- 6 in favor of a new, non-competitive Treasure Valley Music Festival
- 4 in favor of a two-track event
- 15 in favor of Sonatina Competition .
- 5 in favor of a two-track event
Most respondents in favor of the Sonatina Competition were also in favor of keeping a set Repertoire List.
There was an overwhelming response from both teachers and parents to have an “Honors Recital” (featuring the top 2 performers). This would replace the 1st/2nd place competitive recital.
Other suggestions:
1. Each student be required to advance to the next higher level on the List each year. No backtracking.
2. Have a 10-Level List instead of a 15-Level List.
3. Have a two-track list: i.e. Classic and Romantic, more options for repertoire.
4. Use a span of 2 -3 years from past Sonatina Lists (i.e. 2001-02-03). This would give more choices per level and work well with the current website program with no expense for an update. Lists are already up on the TVMTA website.
We are still in need of a Sonatina Chair and committee to step up immediately and begin planning & making decision about the Sonatina Competition for November 2019. If you are willing to chair Sonatina Competition or be on the Sonatina Committee to help make those decisions please email Andrea Hansen ahpianostudio@cableone.net
Thank you for your support.
Monica Hughes,
TVMTA 2018-2020 President
3-30-19
A memorial service for Dr. Walden Hughes will be help on the campus of Northwest Nazarene University:
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
3:00pm
Brandt Center Auditorium
3-15-19
Teachers,
The student schedules have now been finalized.
Don’t forget to finish entering your volunteers by Saturday night. We are trying to get assignments made before spring break. Remember that you will need a half day volunteer for every 5 students. For example if you have 6 students registered you will need 2 half day volunteers. Also, you are required to be one of those volunteers.
Thank you so much!
Emily Hanks
3-14-19
TVMTA members-
We are having a great response to our questionnaire/survey.
I want you to know that I am carefully reading each one, and
tabulating results. I am also reading many thoughtful comments and
suggestions. We can work together to foster a sense of community among teachers that will help to promote the very best musical experiences we can offer our students.
If you have not already filled out the questionnaire, please do so by Tuesday,
March 19. I will be emailing the results of the survey on Wednesday, March
20th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RT8FSH3
We want to hear from you teachers and any parents/students who would like to participate in the survey.
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
3-12-19
Teachers,
Just a reminder that we need you to let us know of any changes your students may need in their schedules by Wednesday(3/13/19). This includes changing to makeup day or path B (each of which requires an additional $20 fee). Please help us in finalizing the schedule ASAP.
Thanks,
Emily Hanks
3-12-19
To: My TVMTA Colleagues
From: Monica Hughes
As President, I would like you to know that I highly value the opinions of all members concerning our annual Sonatina Competition. Prior to our meeting last Friday, you received an email from the "Treasure Valley Music Festival Committee" stating that our traditional 30-year Sonatina Festival would be replaced for 2019 with a MasterClass Recital event.
Since the Friday email/meeting, there has been a great deal of concern from our membership regarding the 2019 Sonatina Competition. If this event is to continue, a Chair person and committee will need to step forward and begin the planning process. It takes a strong and dedicated leadership to make this successful event become a reality each year.
There currently is no Chair for a Sonatina Competition. Kristie Rue is instead planning the new "Treasure Valley Music Festival" to take place in November. You have read her email describing this event.
I respectfully ask that you take the opportunity to fill out the following very important "TVMTA Questionnaire."
Please find the link below. We would like to hear from all teachers, parents and students who have participated in the Sonatina Competition. Please feel free to forward the Questionnaire to your students and their parents.
After completing this Questionnaire your name may be entered in a drawing to win a "Grand Piano!!" (Suzy Clive)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RT8FSH3
Monica Hughes
President
3-8-19
Teachers,
Certificate of Achievement time is quickly approaching. We want to make sure that you are aware that the deadline for entering volunteer information is March 16. Please get this done as soon as possible so that we can get the assignments out before spring break.
In the meantime, here is a check list of things you need to do and deadlines you need to be aware of:
1. Double-check with all of your students and parents on performance times and repertoire. Make sure you have entered the correct songs, have original copies of those songs and most importantly, make sure that they can attend the time scheduled with the judge. Please log on and make sure everything is entered correctly. http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org
2. DO THIS BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. If your student cannot make it on the event day, April 13, other arrangements need to be made. There is limited availability for makeup day the following week, however when that is full, you can still do Path B. Both of these options require a $20 additional fee on top of any judges fees for Path B- see guidelines http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html We will send out a reminder on Wednesday, March 13 but this is the final day to make these changes. (Emergencies will be handled on a case by case basis.)
3. ENTER VOLUNTEERS BY SATURDAY, MARCH 16. This gives us a week to make assignments and then you will have that information to give families before spring break.
4. APRIL 13 - CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT DAY
5. APRIL 20 - MAKE-UP DAY
6. APRIL 27 - PATH B COMPLETED (There are no exceptions to this! The theory tests for Path B will not be available until after April 13, but you could schedule to complete this path anytime after that.)
7. If you have a student playing on Make up Day....you will need to pay the additional $20 fee before that student will be allowed to play. Follow the instructions below....
*Log into your Paypal account @ www.paypal.com
*Click "Send" on the menu at the top
*Click "Send Money"
*Use the email address.... treasurevalleymta@gmail.com
*Put in the amount of money you need to pay ($20/per student)
*In the "Note" section enter the name of each student that you are paying for.
*Click "Continue"
*Select where the payment is coming from
*Click continue
*Verify the information and click "Send"
8. If you have a student participating in Path B....follow the directions above and pay the additional $20 fee. Find a judge for your student. Be sure that they know they will need a computer with internet access to judge because all the judging will be done through the online system. Email the name of the judge AND the date they will playing for the judge to Andrea Hansen ahpianostudio@cableone.net as soon as possible, so she can activate the judge in the system and send further instructions to you as needed.
9. If for some reason, your student wakes up sick on April 13 and is unable to attend Certificate of Achievement that day, please let us know that morning or as soon as you find out, so that we can help you schedule either the following week, if it’s not full, or Path B. Keep in mind that the additional $20 will still apply and makeup day could be full by that time leaving only Path B. If we are not contacted, we will assume they are not participating and cancel the student in the system. You can email ahpianostudio@cableone.net.
Good luck to everyone in the final preparations of your students. Thank you for all you do. Events like this, would not be possible without the work that you all put in.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks
3-8-19
Members of Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association.
This year our TVMTA will take a break from the Sonatina Competition and create a fresh new music experience for our students. The Sonatina Competition has served our music community for the past 20+ years. However, participation has been declining over the last few years. Some elements of the competition have become less popular - more controversial. Even though there are teachers and students who desire the tradition of the November Sonatina Competition to continue unchanged, there are equally as many teachers and students who are intrigued by the possibilities of “something new, something different”.
A committee was formed to contemplate what “something new, something different” might look like. Ideas were seriously debated. Here is an outline of the program we propose to implement in November of 2019. This will take the place of our chapter’s 2019 Sonatina Competition.
Treasure Valley Music Festival - 2019
Music from the Romantic and Baroque Periods
Students may elect to perform one or two pieces in a small recital setting.
Family members and other interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Students age 0-12 years are allotted 5 minutes of performance time.
Students over age 12 are allotted 7 minutes of performance time.
Students may perform solo pieces or in ensemble.
A highly qualified adjudicator will preside over the recital.
The adjudicator will make oral comments immediately following each student’s performance. These oral comments will make note of positive aspects of the performance and may include suggestions for practice or performance.
Students will not be judged in comparison with other students, but rather against a “standard of excellence”. At the conclusion of the recital the adjudicator will be given private time to award one of three performance degrees to each student: Outstanding Achievement, Honorable Mention or Participation. Medallions reflecting those awards will be attached to previously prepared certificates for each student. These certificates will be professionally rendered and will be perfect for framing.
Certificates will be presented to students by their teacher at a time he/she determines best.
Treasure Valley Music Festival Committee
Kristie Rue, Tawna Love, Juli Draney, Irina Albig
3-5-19
Teachers,
We have the student schedules for Certificate of Achievement ready. Please log into your teacher account to find the list of your student schedules. For the next week, we are willing to make adjustments in the schedule as needed and if possible. Keep in mind that switching people is not always easy unless they happen to be the same level. So please check with your students this week and make sure the time is acceptable and if there are problems that arise, we will do our best to try to accommodate them. There also is some limited availability on makeup day, with valid reason. A student needing another week to finish preparing is not a valid reason. Path B is always an option as well.
We also, now have the site open to enter volunteers. Remember that you will need a half day volunteer for every five students. If you have six, you will need to provide two volunteers. You as a teacher, need to be one of those volunteers. We cannot make this event work without the teachers. Please get your volunteers entered as soon as you can. The deadline is March 16, 2019. Here is a link to the volunteer descriptions. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-volunteer-job-descriptions.html. Our goal is to have everything, including necessary changes, squared away before Spring Break.
As a final note, if you have a student who needs to cancel, please enter this in the system. That way we can see and make the necessary adjustments to the judges’ schedule.
We are looking forward to a wonderful event! Thank you all for your participation and best of luck with final preparations of your students.
Thank you,
Emily Hanks
2019 COA Chair
2-25-19
Hello TVMTA members -
Our 2019 Sonatina Competition Chair, Kristie Rue, has been meeting with the committee to plan a new TVMTA Fall Music Festival. This Committee has recommended that we try a new and different type of activity for Fall 2019, to replace this year's annual Sonatina Competition. Please come to the meeting to learn more about this exciting new event for your students. The central focus of the "Treasure Valley Music Festival" will be a "Masterclass Recital" with a guest clinician and an opportunity for all students to excel in a successful performance atmosphere. Each participating student will be able to interact personally with the visiting adjudicator.
"TREASURE VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL" - MEETING
Friday, March 8, 10:00am-Noon
Dunkley Music Recital Hall
3410 N Eagle Rd, Ste 150, Meridian, Idaho 83646
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
2-25-19
Piano and Keyboard Sale at NNU
Friday, March 1st (by appointment)
Saturday, March 2nd (open to the public)
Brandt Center Lobby on campus
For sale: baby grands, grands, studios, consoles and digital pianos. Available is a selection of Steinway & Sons, Kawai, Boston, Essex, Yamaha, Pearl River, Schimmel, Roland and other new and used pianos, including remnants of institutional inventory.
Private appointments are available Friday March 1, by calling (208) 871-8815 anytime this week.
The sale is open to the general public Saturday, March 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Brandt Center lobby.
There will probably be 50 pianos for sale plus dozens of electronic instruments.
Contact person on campus: Dr. Walden Hughes, NNU Music Department
1-30-19
TVMTA Teachers,
As a reminder....there is an additional $20 fee per student to use Make up Day. To use Path B there is an additional $20 fee per student PLUS the student will need to pay the judge individually for the time needed in their level (prices listed below). This information has been emailed out and posted to the website. Here is a copy of the information. Be sure your students understand this. If you have questions please ask.
MAKE UP DAYThe decision was made to keep Make Up Day at only ½ day. Those spot will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. All other students that cannot participate on the original day will need to schedule a Path B.
Starting with COA 2019 there will be an additional $20 fee charged to any student who chooses to use Make Up Day and Path B. This fee will be payable to TVMTA via Paypal before the student’s evaluation form will be available for the judge.
Those students who choose Path B are also responsible for the additional judges fee to compensate that judge for their time. This is to be paid directly to the judge the day of their Path B evaluation. Those fees were set based upon the time needed per level to judge. Those fees are as follows….
Young Beginner-Level 2 = $6.00 (12 minutes)
Level 3-Level 5 = $10 (20 minutes)
Level 6-Level 7 = $15 (30 minutes)
Level 8-Level 9 = $17.50 (35 minutes)
Advanced = $20 (40 minutes)
Second item: We are already starting to receive Make up Day requests. We have 1 half day judge's schedule almost full and need to know if we are going to need an additional half day judge. Please notify us via email before the end of the day on February 1, 2019 (Friday) to let us know if you have a student that needs to perform on Make up Day. If there is a need by Friday, February 1, 2019 we will plan on a second half day judge otherwise once the Make Up Day Schedule is full everyone else will be required to do Path B.
Thank you!
2019 COA Committee
1-19-19
Just a reminder.....Certificate of Achievement Registration 2019 closes tonight at midnight!! Be sure that you have registered all of your students and made the payment by then.
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
1-14-19
Just a quick reminder....Register your students for COA 2019. Registration ends this Saturday January 19, 2019 at midnight!! http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
Be sure to read the guidelines here....
http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
1-7-19
TVMTA Teachers,
Certificate of Achievement Registration opened today January 7, 2019. You can register your students here..... http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
Certificate of Achievement Registration will close January 19, 2019 at midnight. There will be no late registration allowed!
Please review ALL information on this website. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html There are helpful links and LOTS of dates and important changes and information listed here. Be sure that you understand what the requirements are this year. Some of them are different from previous years.
If you have any questions about the program please contact Emily Hanks, COA2019 Chair at 208-850-1952 or emilyhanks@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
COA 2019 Committee
12-14-18
TVMTA Teachers,
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2019 Certificate of Achievement on April 13, 2019. There are MANY dates and important information that you need to be aware of. Take the time to read through all the information and review the website links.
If you have further questions please contact 2019 Certificate of Achievement Chair, Emily Hanks at emilyhankspiano@gmail.com or (208) 850-1952.
The NEW Certificate of Achievement Guidelines & Requirements are listed here... http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html Review ALL information on this page. There are several changes from previous years. These are the guidelines we will be following for 2019 Certificate of Achievement.
Important Dates & Deadlines:
- January 7-19, 2019---COA Phase I--To Register/Edit Student
- February 1-9, 2019---COA Phase II--To Enter Student Repertoire
- March 2, 2019---Student Schedules Available
- March 4-16, 2019---COA Phase III--To Enter Volunteers
- April 13, 2019--Certificate of Achievement @ BSU
- April 20, 2019--Certificate of Achievement--Make up Day @ BSU
- April 27, 2019--Certificate of Achievement--Path B Completed
Participation Fees:
- Young Beginner---$28
- Prep-Level 2---$32
- Level 3-Level 5---$36
- Level 6-Level 8---$42
- Level 9-Advance---$50
Certificate of Achievement will be exclusively online registration, with payments through Paypal. Registration will be open from January 7-19, 2019. There will be no late registrations accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional charge $20 charge if your student chooses to use Make Up Day or Path B. (Read complete information on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/2019-coa-guidelines--requirements.html).
Time Periods & Composer List: (UPDATE)
We have decided this year to clarify our time periods for Certificate of Achievement in order to make it easier for the teacher checking the repertoire to find errors and to help eliminate confusion that may arise. We have found what we consider to be a comprehensive timeline. https://www.mfiles.co.uk/composer-timelines-classical-periods.htm The only problem with it is that it includes 1910-present as modern and we do believe there should be a 5th time period as we have used in the last few years. For this reason, we are drawing a line of reference for the 5th time period. It will be 1980-present.
We do understand that certain composers will possibly fall into two time periods and we ask that when there is a question, you do your research to determine when the piece was composed. We also know that certain pieces may be more ambiguous in their classification. Again, please note when the piece was written as it pertains to the following schedule. Music tends to contain elements of the time period(s) that it follows along with the current era. Use this opportunity to teach your students how the different time periods may have affected their particular piece(s).
We ask that you make your selections based on the numbers below. We will ask our repertoire auditor to adhere strictly to the following timelines in order to keep the event more structured.
If you do have a dispute, please take it up with Emily Hanks (emilyhankspiano@gmail.com) and she will present it to the rest of the Certificate of Achievement Board for a vote.
- Baroque 1600-1750
- Classical 1750-1820
- Romantic 1820-1910
- Modern 1910-1980
- 5th Period 1980-Present
Thank you,
Emily Hanks
2019 Certificate of Achievement Chair
11-28-18
Seasons Greetings!
There is still time to sign up students/teachers for our "Sharing Christmas"
Recital this Sunday, December 2 at 2:30pm, Morning Star Senior Living,
(350 S Allumbaugh Way, Boise; across from Bishop Kelley High School).
Please contact Jill Wright: swimjmw@msn.com
Thank you,
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
10-27-18
This year’s “Sharing Christmas” Recital will include both teachers and students.
We will all meet together on Sunday, December 2 at 2:30pm to share our music with the residents of Morning Star Assisted Living. Duets and solos and other collaborations are all welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please join us!
SUNDAY, December 2, 2:30pm
Morning Star Senior Living
350 S Allumbaugh Way, Boise
(Across from Bishop Kelly High School)
Contact Jill Wright for details:
swimjmw@msn.com
Monica Hughes
President TVMTA
10-15-18
Sonatina Registration closes today (10/15/18) at midnight!!!
Please do not wait until the very last minute especially if you have ‘transfer’ students that you need to have their records transferred to your account before you can register them.
Don’t forget that you have to go in a pay for the registrations before the student is completely registered.
You also need to log into your account. On the left side click “Manage Volunteers” and enter your volunteer information. That information is required for registration as well. Even if you think you have already completed this part of the process…PLEASE go back in and check it. We have 27 teachers with students entered and only 14 volunteers. Each teacher is required to provide a volunteer for the competition.
Thank you!
Andrea Hansen, NCTM
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
ahpianostudio@cableone.net
2018-2019 TVMTA Secretary
2018-2019 TVMTA Webmaster
10-10-18
TVMTA Teachers:
Just a couple of little reminders….
- We have 2 websites. One of them is ONLY for registering students for Sonatina Competition & Certificate of Achievement. http://treasurevalleymtaregistration.org
- The other website is for all of the TVMTA calendar of events, membership directory, newsletters/emails, and information about the Certificate of Achievement Program & Sonatina Competition. We cannot combine these 2 websites. They do completely different things. Please be sure that you are checking on this site for updated information on events. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/
- When you enter your volunteers for any event (Sonatina or Certificate of Achievement) you need to click on “Volunteers” (at the top left under ‘my account’ and ‘students’) and then enter your volunteers. Clicking on the “Volunteer Schedule” under the event will only show you what volunteer assignments have been made AFTER we have made those assignments. You still have to enter your volunteers under “Volunteers”. We will work on getting that name changed to “Manage Volunteers”.
- EVERY TEACHER even if you are not participating in Sonatina Competition needs to log into their teacher account http://treasurevalleymtaregistration.org and update their student list. If you have students that are no longer in your studio click “Delete” next to their name. All this does is delete them from your list. Their information and record remains in the computer system. We will work on getting that button name changed to “remove student from list”. Please do this!! I have teachers contacting me because they are trying to register a student for an event and if they are still on your studio list I have to contact to you to see if it’s ok to transfer the records.
Thank you for your help in these things. If you have any questions or need help please contact me.
Andrea Hansen, NCTM
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
ahpianostudio@cableone.net
2018-2019 TVMTA Secretary
2018-2019 TVMTA Webmaster
10-9-18
MEETING: Friday, October 12, 10:30 - Noon
DUNKLEY MUSIC Recital Hall
PROGRAM: "Fresh New Teaching Ideas"
"Mosaics" - Kristie Rue
"Swaps for Those Old Warhorses" - Monica Hughes
These will be short presentations followed by discussion and sharing.
DOOR PRIZE: $25 Gift Certificate from Dunkley Music
LUNCH: Costa Vida
(across the parking lot from Dunkley Music)
Hope to see you there!
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President
10-9-18
The 2019 National MTNA Conference is coming to the Northwest!
Date: March 16-20, 2019
Place: Davenport Grand Hotel
Double Tree Hilton (Spokane City Center)
Spokane, WA
Cost: $345 (Register on or before December 5, 2018)
Conference Website:
https://www.mtna.org/Conference/Conference_Home/Conference/Home.aspx
Let's plan to attend and represent TVMTA!
I would like to organize carpools and room share. This is a great opportunity
for us to gather as colleagues and friends.
Monica Hughes
TVMTA, President
10-3-18
Greetings,
The TVMTA Sonatina Competition will be held November 10, 2018 at BSU.
Sonatina Competition Registration is available online at http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/ from now until October 14th. No late registration requests will be accepted. When you register your students you will also need to update your volunteer position. Every teacher with participating students will be required to supply a volunteer. Your registration is not complete until you have entered the volunteer information and paid the participation fees.
Please remember that there are no schedule requests for students participating in this event. Participants would need to be available for any assigned time on the day of the event.
Thank you,
Bronwen Godfrey
9-13-18
October meeting Friday, October 12, 10:30am - 12:00 - DUNKLEY MUSIC
Topic: "Swaps for those Old Warhorses:" Fresh ideas to add new life to the standard teaching repertoire.
There will be a short presentation followed by discussion.
Lunch: Costa Vida Restaurant at Noon.
We will welcome new members to our group and discuss the year ahead. Please come!
Monica Hughes
TVMTA President 2018-2020
7-7-18
TVMTA Teachers,
As of 6-30-2018 all TVMTA Memberships have expired. A few of you have paid your dues for MTNA/IMTA/TVMTA for 2018-2019. Thank you to those of you who have done that.
If you have not renewed your membership here is the link…. https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/JoinRenew/Renew/MTNA/JoinAndRenew/Membership/Renew_Membership.aspx?hkey=7c770b35-55dc-4648-98a8-d20ec16ff672
Please renew ASAP! It takes about a month to receive your information from MTNA saying that you have paid your membership fees so we can update our computer system. If you want to be listed on the website as a member (http://www.treasurevalleymta.org/member-directory.html) you will need to have your dues paid. If you plan to register students for Sonatina Competition 2018 you will need to have your membership fee paid so you don’t have to pay the non-member price.
Thank you!
Andrea Hansen, NCTM
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
ahpianostudio@cableone.net
2018-2019 TVMTA Secretary
2018-2019 TVMTA Webmaster
6-25-18
TVMTA Members,
Thank you to those in attendance at the COA Follow Up Meeting. We appreciate the input via email from some of you who could not attend.
PROGRAM CHOICE:
The decision was made to move completely over to the “Certificate of Achievement” (Musicians West-Idaho) program for the 2019 COA
- We will follow their program and their online syllabus. If you have the California Syllabus you may choose to use it for your own reference, but we will not be using it as a TVMTA group.
- Andrea Hansen will post all links to the various syllabus sections online under 2019 COA as they become available. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org
- Repertoire Requirements (1 trophy point earned if average of repertoire scores is 6 or above)
- http://www.musicianswest.org/certificate-of-achievement
- ~Young Beginner: One or two pieces by memory, 12 measures minimum, different composers, no arrangements, folk songs or hymns, no “required” list.
- ~Preparatory through Level 2: Two pieces by memory, different composers, one piece from suggested list.
- ~Level 3 through Level 5: Three pieces, at least two by memory, different composers, different time periods. One piece from suggested list.
- ~Level 6 through Level 10: Four pieces, at least two by memory, different composers, different time periods. One piece from suggested list.
- One of the pieces must come from the “Suggested Repertoire List”. This has some specific pieces, but also includes many anthologies. Suggestions start at Preparatory Level. http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/86a25e_ccd30a1d82f44beaa56193420035f5c8.pdf
- Time periods….This section is still under discussion for composer classification & time periods. More information will be posted as soon as we have it.
- Repertoire length…Each level the student is registered for has a set number of minutes allowed for the judge to hear the student. All repertoire selected must be at the registered level or above. Repertoire cannot exceed the time limit set for each level. Judges will end the evaluation after the allotted time.
- Young Beginner-Level 2 Repertoire Max Length: 5 minutes
- Level 3-Level 5 Repertoire Max Length: 10 minutes
- Level 6-Level 7 Repertoire Max Length: 20 minutes
- Level 8-Level 9 Repertoire Max Length: 25 minutes
- Advanced/Level 10 Repertoire Max Length: 35 minutes including Etude
- Technique Requirements (1 trophy point earned if technique score is 6 or above)
- http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/86a25e_20c91aaef6344adc97a6883d2a2daab0.pdf
- This link will give you the 2018 technique requirements. These are the requirements we will be using for COA 2019. DO NOT USE THE CALIFORNIA SYLLABUS! These are the requirements for COA 2019.
- Level 10 (Advanced Level)—It was decided that students will be required to play an Etude instead of the technique listed for Level 10.
- The Level 10 Etude must be approved by the COA 2019 Committee. Please send your Etude selection to COA Chair Emily Hanks emilyhank@yahoo.com to have it approved BEFORE your student begins working on the piece. A decision will be made by the COA Committee in less than 1 week.
- Theory Requirements (1 trophy point earned if theory/ear training score is 70% or higher)
- We are working with Musicians West to get a list of guidelines for what the theory requirements for each level will be. In the past students have been preparing for the theory tests using the Keith Snell Fundamentals of Theory books for each level (except for the Young Beginners). We will continue to use that as the guideline unless we hear something different from Musicians West. Young Beginner Requirements will include…identifying line & space notes, identifying high notes and low notes on a staff, steps & skips, the music alphabet, drawing notes including quarter, half, whole, dotted half, matching music symbols such as dynamics, tempo, bass clef, treble clef, staff, etc.
- You can purchase past tests to use as practice tests at the following link… http://musicianswestregister.com You will need to create a new account if you haven’t created one previously. Click on “Online Store” to purchase past tests.
- The theory test will include an Aural Skills portion. Here is the link to the Aural Skills syllabus… http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/86a25e_f92ae0d79d3e4cb7a6623ab3526f5f01.pdf
- Examples of the Aural Skills Test are here… http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/86a25e_64ce5ad040c3403b9614397e0c4091f1.pdf
- We realize that there have been some editing mistakes on the theory tests from Musicians West. We have compiled a list of mistakes from this year. Those will be sent to Musicians West to help with improvements in the future. Each year the editing mistakes have been less and less as we have submitted errors to them. We will continue to work with Musicians West in the future to continue to improve the quality of the theory tests.
- Sight Reading Requirements (1 trophy point earned if score is 6 or above)
- Sight reading will be required on ALL levels including the Young Beginner level starting COA 2019.
- Trophies will be given at 12 points, 24 points, 36 points, and a medal will be given for the Advanced/Level 10
- If you have any questions about the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement Program for 2019 please contact Emily Hanks emilyhanks@yahoo.com
MAKE UP DAY:
The decision was made to keep Make Up Day at only ½ day. Those spot will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. All other students that cannot participate on the original day will need to schedule a Path B. Starting with COA 2019 there will be an additional $20 fee charged to any student who chooses to use Make Up Day or Path B. This fee will be payable to TVMTA via Paypal before the student’s evaluation form will be available for the judge. Those students who choose Path B are also responsible for the additional judges fee to compensate that judge for their time. This is to be paid directly to the judge the day of their Path B evaluation. Those fees were set based upon the time needed per level to judge. Those fees are as follows….
Young Beginner-Level 2 = $6.00 (12 minutes)
Level 3-Level 5 = $10 (20 minutes)
Level 6-Level 7 = $15 (30 minutes)
Level 8-Level 9 = $17.50 (35 minutes)
Advanced = $20 (40 minutes)
FEES:
We anticipate that the fees for participation in Certificate of Achievement 2019 will remain the same. However, the theory test fees from Musicians West have not been set for COA 2019. Any changes to those costs may affect participation fees for COA 2019. Participation Fees will be listed on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org as soon as we have them.
COA 2018 Fees were:
Young Beginner---$28
Prep-Level 2---$32
Level 3-Level 5---$36
Level 6-Level 8---$42
Level 9-Advance---$50
MENTORS:
It was suggested that we start a list of Certificate of Achievement Mentors. These would be teachers that would be willing to have their name listed on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org as a mentor for any of the new TVMTA members who have questions. If you would be willing to become a mentor for COA please respond to this email and we will add your name and email address to the website.
VOLUNTEERS:
It was suggested that we look into using volunteer hours from local High School National Honor Society Students and also the BSU Collegiate Chapter Students to assist with volunteer hours at the Certificate of Achievement event. Teachers would still be required to provide ½ day volunteer slots based on the number of students they have registered, but we anticipate the number of volunteers they would need to provide would be reduced. Teachers will still be REQUIRED to fill a ½ day volunteer slot themselves to continue participating in COA. This event NEEDS teachers (not just other student/parent volunteers) to be able to continue running effectively. More information will be posted on the website http://www.treasurevalleymta.org as soon as we have that information available.
COA 2019:
The 2019 COA Committee is being finalized. As soon as we have those members contacted we will post them online. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org If you would like to be on the 2019 COA Committee please respond to this email. We would love to have you participate as a committee member.
We have tentative dates selected for COA 2019. As soon as those dates have been finalized they will be posted online. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org
It was decided that the 2019 COA Schedules need to be released sooner. To make this possible some of the other deadlines for registration, repertoire, & volunteers have also been moved to an earlier deadline for COA 2019. Those dates will be posted on the website as soon as they have been determined. http://www.treasurevalleymta.org
Thank you for your patience while we make these changes. We are looking forward to another great Certificate of Achievement event in 2019.
COA 2019 Committee
Emily Hanks, Chair
emilyhanks@yahoo.com
