2020-2021 Emails/Newsletters
6-10-2021
PSA About Scams Targeting Music Teachers
The following is a brief list of a few email scams recently reported by TVMTA members:
Stay safe!
5-30-2021
Dear teachers:
Below is the forwarded letter from a church (Russian church) choir director requesting a church pianist. Please, let me know if you or your student is interested. I will forward it to her.
Thank you,
Irina
Hi Irina, we need a pianist to play choir music. Our choir sings 3 songs every week so hopefully it can be someone that can learn quickly and sight read well. Our church name is Morning Star Christian Church on 3080 Wildwood St Boise ID 83713 and we gather at 1:30 but need someone to come to rehearsal at 1. And Saturday rehearsal at 7-9pm. The pay is pretty much what's requested. If it is a person that has a music degree that finished piano in college will probably request more than someone who doesnt. It would be nice to get someone who has experience accompanying choral music or accompanying classical solo instrumentalists. Attached are two YouTube links to our church choir performing. Thanks.
https://youtu.be/nEaBN1JRG3Y
https://youtu.be/NobVtftt9Y4
4-11-2021
Dear teachers,
Congratulations for an extremely successful Certificate of Achievement!! The judges were so impressed with the high level of preparation and musicality of all your students!
All adjudication results are available on the teacher website at TVMTA. Andrea has asked that you verify the theory test scores to insure accuracy.
4 points are possible each year for:
Scores of an average of 6 out of 10 receives a point which accumulates toward trophy points
1 point - Sight Reading
1 point - Repertoire
1 point - Technique
1 point - Theory - a score of 70% or above is passing and is awarded a point
These points and scores are printed on the certificates that you can print out for your students on the website as well.
Trophies will be available in mid May.
Congratulations again for your amazing work with your students!
Thank you for the volunteer work that makes this event possible - the day was positive, encouraging, and safe for all!
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair - Certificate of Achievement, 2021
4-7-2021
Dear teachers,
The volunteer assignments are on the TVMTA website. Please review and confirm with your volunteers that they are on time. Thank you for supporting this event with your great volunteers that make it happen!!
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair - Certificate of Achievement, 2021
4-7-2021
Please send this out to all the teachers. Thank you!
Good morning!
Some last minute reminders about Certificate of Achievement to also share with your students and families:
If you are entering students who will be doing Zoom, links will come to you for that and you need to send the links to your students. Be sure they are connected at least 10 minutes before their time to play so the judge can remain on time.
Volunteer assignments will be finalized and on the website by this evening. Thank you for your willingness to help and make this wonderful event possible!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair, Certificate of Achievement 2021
PSA About Scams Targeting Music Teachers
The following is a brief list of a few email scams recently reported by TVMTA members:
- Request for help posing as Irina Albig (check the email address itself, not just what is listed as the contact name!)
- Giving away a baby grand (eventually asking you to ‘only pay shipping’ to a non-existent moving company)
- Short-term arrangement for a high amount of music lessons (e.g. twice-weekly 60-minute lessons for six weeks)
- Request for playing for an event/wedding (will overpay with bogus traveler’s check and ask you to wire back the difference)
Stay safe!
5-30-2021
Dear teachers:
Below is the forwarded letter from a church (Russian church) choir director requesting a church pianist. Please, let me know if you or your student is interested. I will forward it to her.
Thank you,
Irina
Hi Irina, we need a pianist to play choir music. Our choir sings 3 songs every week so hopefully it can be someone that can learn quickly and sight read well. Our church name is Morning Star Christian Church on 3080 Wildwood St Boise ID 83713 and we gather at 1:30 but need someone to come to rehearsal at 1. And Saturday rehearsal at 7-9pm. The pay is pretty much what's requested. If it is a person that has a music degree that finished piano in college will probably request more than someone who doesnt. It would be nice to get someone who has experience accompanying choral music or accompanying classical solo instrumentalists. Attached are two YouTube links to our church choir performing. Thanks.
https://youtu.be/nEaBN1JRG3Y
https://youtu.be/NobVtftt9Y4
4-11-2021
Dear teachers,
Congratulations for an extremely successful Certificate of Achievement!! The judges were so impressed with the high level of preparation and musicality of all your students!
All adjudication results are available on the teacher website at TVMTA. Andrea has asked that you verify the theory test scores to insure accuracy.
4 points are possible each year for:
Scores of an average of 6 out of 10 receives a point which accumulates toward trophy points
1 point - Sight Reading
1 point - Repertoire
1 point - Technique
1 point - Theory - a score of 70% or above is passing and is awarded a point
These points and scores are printed on the certificates that you can print out for your students on the website as well.
Trophies will be available in mid May.
Congratulations again for your amazing work with your students!
Thank you for the volunteer work that makes this event possible - the day was positive, encouraging, and safe for all!
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair - Certificate of Achievement, 2021
4-7-2021
Dear teachers,
The volunteer assignments are on the TVMTA website. Please review and confirm with your volunteers that they are on time. Thank you for supporting this event with your great volunteers that make it happen!!
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair - Certificate of Achievement, 2021
4-7-2021
Please send this out to all the teachers. Thank you!
Good morning!
Some last minute reminders about Certificate of Achievement to also share with your students and families:
- Be sure to bring original music to play from (if not memorized) and for the judge - no photocopies If originals are not brought, the student may play, but will not receive performance points
- Be sure to number the measures in your music
- Arrive at Idaho Music Academy 1505 Tyrell Lane Boise 83706 15 minutes before your scheduled time to play
- Face masks are required to be worn the entire time in the Academy including while playing
If you are entering students who will be doing Zoom, links will come to you for that and you need to send the links to your students. Be sure they are connected at least 10 minutes before their time to play so the judge can remain on time.
Volunteer assignments will be finalized and on the website by this evening. Thank you for your willingness to help and make this wonderful event possible!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair, Certificate of Achievement 2021
4-1-2021
Good morning,
I wanted to applaud all of our teachers and their students for their hard work preparing for this amazing event! We are committed to providing the best experience possible this year.
I wanted to send out some reminders for Certificate of Achievement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Good morning,
I wanted to applaud all of our teachers and their students for their hard work preparing for this amazing event! We are committed to providing the best experience possible this year.
I wanted to send out some reminders for Certificate of Achievement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
- Videos are due by April 8, 11:59pm. No late entries will be accepted.
- Please double check your students' schedule on the TVMTA website - Video and zoom entries are included in your students' schedules.
- Please remind your students to be 15 minutes early for their scheduled time - zoom and in person.
- If students are doing online or video, music does not need to be scanned and sent. We have been advised that this is not necessary due to copyright laws.
- Attached to this email are reminders about repertoire and the student appointment form.
- Each judge has a specific amount of time for each level which will be adhered to. This is respectful to stay on time and to allot each student their time for that level.
- Please share the student appointment form with your students so they know what time they are scheduled (including zoom appointments) and location if performing in person.
- Theory tests and ear training tests will be sent to you on April 5. Please proctor these tests for your students, grade, and send the results to Andrea Hansen by April 10 at 5:00pm. These will be sent as a digital link to you and will need to be printed out for the student to take. The aural skills are digital as well.
- Remember to enter your volunteers - you and your volunteers are what make this event so successful!
| coa_student_appointment_form_2021.pdf |
| coa_2021_teacher_info.pdf |
| coa_2021_student_info.pdf |
3-21-21
This is the most recent information and Certificate of Achievement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Volunteers:
! half-day volunteer for every 5 students registered per teacher will be required. Please enter this information in the C of A Volunteer section of the website by April 1.
Theory tests:
· ALL Teachers will be required to proctor their own student theory & ear training exams between April 5-9th. This includes students who are being adjudicated via video recordings, live in person, or live Zoom. Teachers will grade the tests with an answer key that will be supplied.
· Teachers will need to print the theory tests for students and access the ear training audio files from the links will send. Watch your email for access to those. The links will also be posted on the website under the COA 2021 Information.
· All student scores are to be submitted to Andrea Hansen before 5pm on April 10th ahpianostudio@cableone.net. You can send the scores individually for each student or one email that includes each student’s name and score.
Students that need to cancel......
· If you have a student that will NOT be participating and needs to cancel
o Log into your Teacher Account https://treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
o Under Certificate of Achievement click "Add/Edit Registrations"
o Click the "Cancel" button next to that student's name
Students with Live Adjudications.....
· Arrive at 1505 Tyrell Lane Boise, Idaho 15 minutes before your scheduled performance time.
· Masks are required as mandated by the City of Boise worn over the nose and mouth the entire time in the Academy.
· Screening questions will be asked of all participants, volunteers, and family members when entering the Academy.
· All participants, volunteers, and family members will wash their hands before waiting in the recital hall for their time to play.
· All participants will wash their hands when finished playing and exit through the recital hall door.
· Family members can wait in the recital hall while student is playing.
· Social distancing is maintained in the studios and in the recital hall
· We are happy to provide a safe place for our students to participate in this great event!
Students with Zoom Adjudications....
· Zoom links will be sent to the teachers to forward to those students.
· Students need to log into the "Waiting Room" 5-10 minutes prior to scheduled time and wait to be admitted.
· Be sure to dress nicely and have the camera set up so the judge can see the head, hands and feet of the student.
· The sight reading will need to be opened on camera from the envelope it is kept on
Students with Video Recordings:
Students Remember:
Speak Clearly and slowly, take your time.
Smile!
Dress nicely
Start with technique, then your pieces, then sightreading
The sight reading needs to be opened from the envelope on camera..
Parents Remember:
Upload videos to YouTube. Go to the YouTube app and sign in. Then touch the video camera icon at the top of the page and select your video. Post it as “unlisted (anyone with a link can see it)” and make the title the full name of the student playing and the level. For example: “Clark Kent, Level 4”
Teachers Remember:
Teachers will be sent a link for the sightreading example & technique requirements to print and give to the student in an envelope or to forward to the parent to print and place in an envelope. Hand the students their envelope with sightreading after the recording has begun and let the student open it on camera. Make sure videos have both the head and feet visible, as well as the hands. Videos must be all in one take. No stitching together of separate videos. Be sure to add your video link to your teacher account by this deadline: April 8, 2021. (Instructions below). Correct the theory exams and administer the ear training exam. Submit this score for your student’s Certificate to be complete.
Sample Script:
Hello!
(*SMILE)
My name is (state full name). I will be playing Level ____ today.
I will start with Technique.
(*PLAY YOUR SCALES AND CHORDS*)
Next, I will play my pieces.
(*SMILE*) My first piece today will be __________ by _________ (use composer’s full name)
(*PLAY YOUR FIRST PIECE*)
My second piece today will be _____________ by _________________
(*PLAY YOUR SECOND PIECE*)
(If you have additional pieces, use the same format as above).
(*SMILE*)
(Teacher/Parent hands student envelope. Set a timer for student to review piece for 2 minutes...student can start at any time they are ready)
(*PLAY YOUR SIGHTREADING EXAMPLE*)
Thank you for listening to me today!
To add student video link on TVMTA Registration account for the judge to access.....
1. Log into Teacher Account.... https://treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
2. Click "Manage Students"
3. Click Edit next to student name
4. Scroll to the bottom and enter the YouTube link under "Video Performance Link"
5. Click "Save Changes”
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair Certificate of Achievement 2021
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
3-2-21
Dear Teachers,
This is a reminder that Dr. Barton Moreau is going to give a Master class on zoom on Sunday, March 7th at 4:00pm. The theme of his Master class is "Haydn in Plain Sight." Dr. Moreau will be conducting the zoom meeting, and you will receive an email invitation to zoom from him. If you have a student who would like to play a composition by Haydn for Dr. Moreau, please contact Dr. Moreau via email at bartonmoreau@boisestate.edu.
Looking forward to seeing you on zoom!
Thank you,
--
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
3-2-21
Dear teachers,
The schedule for students for Certificate of Achievement, April 10 at Idaho Music Academy is finished and available. Instructors may access their students’ schedules on the TVMTA website.
· Log into the TVMTA Registration Website, click 2021 Student Schedule, and print their studio schedules.
· Double check that ALL of your students that are performing are listed on the schedule AND that their level is correct.
· ALL students were assigned a judging "time"...whether they are live in person, Zoom, or recorded.
· We have 2 off-site judges (Robyn Wells-McDonnell & Bronwen Godfrey) that will be doing up to Level 7 videos and Zoom adjudications and that "times" were still scheduled for these students. If the judge listed on your student schedules says Wells-McDonnell & Godfrey then your student will be a recorded video or a Zoom link. Links for the Zoom adjudications will be sent to the teachers to forward to your students at a later date.
· If you can't remember what your student requested....log into your teacher account click on "Add or Edit Registrations" under Certificate of Achievement. Their request is listed in the right hand column.
· The remaining judges will be at Idaho Music Academy. Level 8-Advanced students....were still assigned an "adjudication time" even if they are recorded video or Zoom. Links for the Zoom adjudications will be sent to the teachers to forward to your students at a later date.
· Teachers will be proctoring the theory test and ear training test on their own during the week of April 5-10th. Teachers will grade the tests and submit the scores to Andrea Hansen via email (ahpianostudio@cableone.net) before 5pm on April 10th.
· We will send links of the digital copies of the tests and audio tracks as soon as they are available to us.
· Volunteer assignments will be available to sign up for on the website soon.
I am looking forward to this great event!
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair – Certificate of Achievement
208-703-8702
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
2-16-21
Dear teachers:
I hear some complaints about a scam email coming from me asking for some kind of financial assistance. They do not come from my email address. Someone has pulled my name from TVMTA Website because I am a president and uses my name and a different email address. I have no control over this. It happened with Kristie Rue and Monica Hughes when they were presidents of TVMTA. I do still receive these scams emails from "them". Again, there is no way for me to stop this from happening. So, please, ignore and delete these scams.
Thank you,
Irina Albig
2-6-21
Dear Teachers,
Here is the video recording of Robyn Wells' wonderful TV MTA presentation, "Songs and Sew On!"
https://youtu.be/g_8blpwRJsQ
Watch and enjoy :-)
Sincerely,
--
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
Songs and Sew On -- TV MTA Presentation Robyn Wells McDonnell
This is the most recent information and Certificate of Achievement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Volunteers:
! half-day volunteer for every 5 students registered per teacher will be required. Please enter this information in the C of A Volunteer section of the website by April 1.
Theory tests:
· ALL Teachers will be required to proctor their own student theory & ear training exams between April 5-9th. This includes students who are being adjudicated via video recordings, live in person, or live Zoom. Teachers will grade the tests with an answer key that will be supplied.
· Teachers will need to print the theory tests for students and access the ear training audio files from the links will send. Watch your email for access to those. The links will also be posted on the website under the COA 2021 Information.
· All student scores are to be submitted to Andrea Hansen before 5pm on April 10th ahpianostudio@cableone.net. You can send the scores individually for each student or one email that includes each student’s name and score.
Students that need to cancel......
· If you have a student that will NOT be participating and needs to cancel
o Log into your Teacher Account https://treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
o Under Certificate of Achievement click "Add/Edit Registrations"
o Click the "Cancel" button next to that student's name
Students with Live Adjudications.....
· Arrive at 1505 Tyrell Lane Boise, Idaho 15 minutes before your scheduled performance time.
· Masks are required as mandated by the City of Boise worn over the nose and mouth the entire time in the Academy.
· Screening questions will be asked of all participants, volunteers, and family members when entering the Academy.
· All participants, volunteers, and family members will wash their hands before waiting in the recital hall for their time to play.
· All participants will wash their hands when finished playing and exit through the recital hall door.
· Family members can wait in the recital hall while student is playing.
· Social distancing is maintained in the studios and in the recital hall
· We are happy to provide a safe place for our students to participate in this great event!
Students with Zoom Adjudications....
· Zoom links will be sent to the teachers to forward to those students.
· Students need to log into the "Waiting Room" 5-10 minutes prior to scheduled time and wait to be admitted.
· Be sure to dress nicely and have the camera set up so the judge can see the head, hands and feet of the student.
· The sight reading will need to be opened on camera from the envelope it is kept on
Students with Video Recordings:
Students Remember:
Speak Clearly and slowly, take your time.
Smile!
Dress nicely
Start with technique, then your pieces, then sightreading
The sight reading needs to be opened from the envelope on camera..
Parents Remember:
Upload videos to YouTube. Go to the YouTube app and sign in. Then touch the video camera icon at the top of the page and select your video. Post it as “unlisted (anyone with a link can see it)” and make the title the full name of the student playing and the level. For example: “Clark Kent, Level 4”
Teachers Remember:
Teachers will be sent a link for the sightreading example & technique requirements to print and give to the student in an envelope or to forward to the parent to print and place in an envelope. Hand the students their envelope with sightreading after the recording has begun and let the student open it on camera. Make sure videos have both the head and feet visible, as well as the hands. Videos must be all in one take. No stitching together of separate videos. Be sure to add your video link to your teacher account by this deadline: April 8, 2021. (Instructions below). Correct the theory exams and administer the ear training exam. Submit this score for your student’s Certificate to be complete.
Sample Script:
Hello!
(*SMILE)
My name is (state full name). I will be playing Level ____ today.
I will start with Technique.
(*PLAY YOUR SCALES AND CHORDS*)
Next, I will play my pieces.
(*SMILE*) My first piece today will be __________ by _________ (use composer’s full name)
(*PLAY YOUR FIRST PIECE*)
My second piece today will be _____________ by _________________
(*PLAY YOUR SECOND PIECE*)
(If you have additional pieces, use the same format as above).
(*SMILE*)
(Teacher/Parent hands student envelope. Set a timer for student to review piece for 2 minutes...student can start at any time they are ready)
(*PLAY YOUR SIGHTREADING EXAMPLE*)
Thank you for listening to me today!
To add student video link on TVMTA Registration account for the judge to access.....
1. Log into Teacher Account.... https://treasurevalleymtaregistration.org/
2. Click "Manage Students"
3. Click Edit next to student name
4. Scroll to the bottom and enter the YouTube link under "Video Performance Link"
5. Click "Save Changes”
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair Certificate of Achievement 2021
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
3-2-21
Dear Teachers,
This is a reminder that Dr. Barton Moreau is going to give a Master class on zoom on Sunday, March 7th at 4:00pm. The theme of his Master class is "Haydn in Plain Sight." Dr. Moreau will be conducting the zoom meeting, and you will receive an email invitation to zoom from him. If you have a student who would like to play a composition by Haydn for Dr. Moreau, please contact Dr. Moreau via email at bartonmoreau@boisestate.edu.
Looking forward to seeing you on zoom!
Thank you,
--
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
3-2-21
Dear teachers,
The schedule for students for Certificate of Achievement, April 10 at Idaho Music Academy is finished and available. Instructors may access their students’ schedules on the TVMTA website.
· Log into the TVMTA Registration Website, click 2021 Student Schedule, and print their studio schedules.
· Double check that ALL of your students that are performing are listed on the schedule AND that their level is correct.
· ALL students were assigned a judging "time"...whether they are live in person, Zoom, or recorded.
· We have 2 off-site judges (Robyn Wells-McDonnell & Bronwen Godfrey) that will be doing up to Level 7 videos and Zoom adjudications and that "times" were still scheduled for these students. If the judge listed on your student schedules says Wells-McDonnell & Godfrey then your student will be a recorded video or a Zoom link. Links for the Zoom adjudications will be sent to the teachers to forward to your students at a later date.
· If you can't remember what your student requested....log into your teacher account click on "Add or Edit Registrations" under Certificate of Achievement. Their request is listed in the right hand column.
· The remaining judges will be at Idaho Music Academy. Level 8-Advanced students....were still assigned an "adjudication time" even if they are recorded video or Zoom. Links for the Zoom adjudications will be sent to the teachers to forward to your students at a later date.
· Teachers will be proctoring the theory test and ear training test on their own during the week of April 5-10th. Teachers will grade the tests and submit the scores to Andrea Hansen via email (ahpianostudio@cableone.net) before 5pm on April 10th.
· We will send links of the digital copies of the tests and audio tracks as soon as they are available to us.
· Volunteer assignments will be available to sign up for on the website soon.
I am looking forward to this great event!
Best,
Luann Fife
Chair – Certificate of Achievement
208-703-8702
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
2-16-21
Dear teachers:
I hear some complaints about a scam email coming from me asking for some kind of financial assistance. They do not come from my email address. Someone has pulled my name from TVMTA Website because I am a president and uses my name and a different email address. I have no control over this. It happened with Kristie Rue and Monica Hughes when they were presidents of TVMTA. I do still receive these scams emails from "them". Again, there is no way for me to stop this from happening. So, please, ignore and delete these scams.
Thank you,
Irina Albig
2-6-21
Dear Teachers,
Here is the video recording of Robyn Wells' wonderful TV MTA presentation, "Songs and Sew On!"
https://youtu.be/g_8blpwRJsQ
Watch and enjoy :-)
Sincerely,
--
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
Songs and Sew On -- TV MTA Presentation Robyn Wells McDonnell
2-5-21
TVMTA Teachers,
Phase 2--Enter Repertoire is now open for Certificate of Achievement 2021. Log into your account and enter your repertoire here....http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org
You will need to enter your student's repertoire before February 12, 2021 at midnight. You can make scheduling requests online during that time as well. Type in: Video, Live Online, or In person when you enter repertoire. Also, if you have morning or afternoon preferences.
Thank you!
Luann Fife
Certificate of Achievement Chair 2021
208-703-8702
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
1-28-2021
Hello Fellow Piano Teachers!
The Sonatina Committee is hard at work preparing our repertoire for this fall. We will send you information when we are done!
I wanted to share a BBC news item I heard today about a virtual concert tonight, premiering a newly discovered Allegro in D by Mozart! I heard a snippet of it and it is delightful and charming! They will be publishing the score after the concert. (perhaps we will find a place for the little gem on our sonatina list?...if it works) Here is a link to the fascinating history of the 1.5 minute piece. I think you would love reading it!
As always, we welcome any members who want to join our little group! We have lots of fun!
Enjoy!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.classicfm.com/composers/mozart/newly-discovered-piano-piece-performed-265th-anniversary/
Suzanne Winegar Clive
clivepianostudio@gmail.com
1-26-2021
Dear Teachers,
On Friday, January 29th, at 10:30am, pianist and composer, Robyn Wells, is going to give a presentation on zoom, "Songs and Sew on."
Robyn will play some of her compositions from the "Quilting Circle" books, discuss the process of composing musical pieces, and share information about the NFMC Contest. Her presentation will be supported by a PowerPoint slideshow.
You will receive the invitation to join the zoom meeting after 10am on Friday, January 29th.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
--
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
TVMTA Teachers,
Phase 2--Enter Repertoire is now open for Certificate of Achievement 2021. Log into your account and enter your repertoire here....http://www.treasurevalleymtaregistration.org
You will need to enter your student's repertoire before February 12, 2021 at midnight. You can make scheduling requests online during that time as well. Type in: Video, Live Online, or In person when you enter repertoire. Also, if you have morning or afternoon preferences.
Thank you!
Luann Fife
Certificate of Achievement Chair 2021
208-703-8702
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
1-28-2021
Hello Fellow Piano Teachers!
The Sonatina Committee is hard at work preparing our repertoire for this fall. We will send you information when we are done!
I wanted to share a BBC news item I heard today about a virtual concert tonight, premiering a newly discovered Allegro in D by Mozart! I heard a snippet of it and it is delightful and charming! They will be publishing the score after the concert. (perhaps we will find a place for the little gem on our sonatina list?...if it works) Here is a link to the fascinating history of the 1.5 minute piece. I think you would love reading it!
As always, we welcome any members who want to join our little group! We have lots of fun!
Enjoy!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.classicfm.com/composers/mozart/newly-discovered-piano-piece-performed-265th-anniversary/
Suzanne Winegar Clive
clivepianostudio@gmail.com
1-26-2021
Dear Teachers,
On Friday, January 29th, at 10:30am, pianist and composer, Robyn Wells, is going to give a presentation on zoom, "Songs and Sew on."
Robyn will play some of her compositions from the "Quilting Circle" books, discuss the process of composing musical pieces, and share information about the NFMC Contest. Her presentation will be supported by a PowerPoint slideshow.
You will receive the invitation to join the zoom meeting after 10am on Friday, January 29th.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
--
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
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1-15-2021
Dear Teachers,
On Friday, January 29th, at 10:30am, pianist and composer, Robyn Wells, is going to give a presentation, "Songs and Sew on." She will play some of her compositions from the "Quilting Circle" books, discuss the process of composing musical pieces, and share information about the NFMC Contest.
On Sunday, March 7th, at 4:00pm Dr. Barton Moreau is going to give a presentation and a Master class on zoom, "Haydn in Plain Sight." Therefore, if your students are currently working on Haydn sonatas or concertos, please sign them up for the Master class. Students are welcome to play live on zoom or provide a link to their YouTube video performance. If you are interested in signing your students for the Master class, please contact Dr. Moreau directly at bartonmoreau@boisestate.edu.
Thank you very much for your attention and consideration,
Sincerely,
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
1-9-20201
TVMTA Teachers,
I wanted to send out an update about Certificate of Achievement 2021 with some important information.
Important Dates:
January 11-22, 2021---COA Phase I--To Register/Edit Student
February 1-12, 2021---COA Phase II--To Enter Student Repertoire and designate in person, live online, or video
March 6, 2021---Student Schedules Available
March 9-19, 2021---COA Phase III--To Enter Volunteers
April 10, 2021--Certificate of Achievement - in person at Idaho Music Academy
Participation Fees:
Young Beginner---$28
Prep-Level 2---$32
Level 3-Level 5---$36
Level 6-Level 8---$42
Level 9-Advanced---$50
Repertoire for Certificate of Achievement 2021 ---This is the same as last year.
2-4 pieces of repertoire is required based on the student's level. Teachers will select a repertoire program based on varying styles and techniques. Different composers must be selected. You may use the "Suggested Repertoire List" list on Musicians West as a guideline for leveling, but you DO NOT have to select a piece that is on this list. ALL songs selected for each student must be 'at or above' the respective levels represented in this list. Each level will still have a set time limit with the judges and students will be asked to stop playing if they go longer than the allotted time.
All requirements and information are listed here…. COA Requirements
Participation Options:
Students will have 3 options this year for participation.
Option 1: Video Recording of sight reading, technique, & repertoire. Teachers will proctor and grade the theory and ear training tests and submit the scores.
Option 2: Live In Person with a judge at the Idaho Music Academy for sight reading, technique, & repertoire. Teachers will proctor and grade the theory and ear training tests and submit the scores.
Option 3: Live Video Feed (Zoom/Facetime) with a judge for sight reading, technique, and repertoire. Teachers will proctor and grade the theory and ear training tests and submit the scores.
Teachers are required to proctor the theory and ear training test. This can be done via Zoom/Facetime or live in person at the teacher's studio. The digital copies of the test and ear training examples will be made available to the teachers to print and/or download for use.
ALL tests must be completed, scored and submitted between Monday April 5, 2021 and Saturday April 10, 2021 at 5pm. Email scores with the student's name to Andrea Hansen, NCTM ahpianostudio@cableone.net
Things to Remember:
We look forward to having you participate with us this year!
If you have any questions please let me know.
I am looking forward to this great event!
Best,
Luann Fife
208-703-8702
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
1-5-2021
Greetings, TVMTA Members!
Happy New Year! Since the coronavirus vaccine will not be available to the general public until May, we have decided to postpone our TVMTA Spring Showcase recitals event to August, making it a Summer Showcase. Sign-up deadlines will be in late April/May. Concrete details will be available soon!
Here's to a better 2021!
Best regards,
Juli Draney (event organizer)
1-4-2021
Dear Teachers,
Happy New Year to you and your families!
On Sunday, March 7th, at 4:00pm Dr. Barton Moreau is going to give a presentation and a Master class on zoom, "Haydn in Plain Sight." Therefore, if your students are currently working on Haydn sonatas or concertos, please sign them up for the Master class.
As you know, a Master class is a short lesson-demonstration. Therefore, a composition does not have to be fully memorized and played in a final performance tempo. As long as the students can play their pieces in a medium tempo without making numerous mistakes, the Master class will be promising and interesting to watch.
Dr. Moreau is a nice, kind, and understanding teacher. Therefore, your students will feel safe performing for him on zoom. We, Treasure Valley teachers, are also nice, kind, and understanding. We will do everything possible to make the students feel welcomed. We will encourage them with our smiles and applause. We will create a safe and pleasant atmosphere for learning.
If you are interested in signing your students for the Master class, please contact Dr. Moreau directly at bartonmoreau@boisestate.edu.
We will be looking forward to Dr. Moreau's wonderful suggestions on interpretation of Haydn's charming compositions.
Thank you very much for your attention and consideration,
Sincerely,
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
10-22-2020
Dear Teachers:
Please read the following guidelines for Sonatina Competition student recordings which should be uploaded and linked by November 9th. For any questions, please email or text me.
Differences in instruments and recordings: Because of coronavirus, many students may want to play their home instruments, digital or acoustic, upright or grand pianos. Others may want to record on a grand at another location such as their piano teacher's residence, Welch Music, Idaho Music Academy or Dunkley Music, using their own camera or the recording equipment provided.
For students who would like the opportunity to record on a grand piano, Luann Fife has offered to schedule students to record at Idaho Music Academy (with their own camera) for a small fee. Luann should be contacted via email to schedule appointments.
Because there will be differences in the quality of the instruments and recordings, judges will be instructed to do their best to judge the performances, without bias regarding the type of instrument, if at all possible. (Of course, there will be differences in the quality of the instruments and recordings, which cannot be helped.)
Video content: Student recordings should be a full body video, showing the student's head, body, and hands. Feet should be shown as well, if possible. Students should announce their first name, student number and piece and show their original music at the beginning of the recording, before playing. Teachers may find student numbers under "My Students" on the TVMTA website. Printouts of copyrighted music purchased on the internet and public domain music should have the site from which they were printed and the date of purchase (if applicable) hand printed on the music. There should be nothing identifying the teacher in the video or video description.
Uploading and Linking Videos: Students/parents will upload student videos to YouTube in unlisted mode. Teachers will add links to the video recordings by editing their student registrations on the TVMTA registration page.
Students/parents must upload student video recordings to YouTube, and links to the student recordings must be added by teachers to student registrations by November 9th. Teachers may not upload student videos to YouTube themselves. They must have the student or parent to do, and the student or parent may not mention the teacher’s name anywhere in the video itself or in the video description.
Adjudication will occur on November 14th, with final results to be completed, posted and winners notified within a few days.
Thank you so much for participating in Sonatina Competition 2020!
Amelia Audas
2020 Sonatina Competition Chair
(208) 949-0598
9-28-2020
Because of the issues with the Beethoven Zoom Lecture by Del Parkinson he has re-recorded this lecture. It will be available until end of December 2020 at which time we will take it down. Also please find his recording of Moonlight Sonata below. Thanks Del for the great performance & lecture!
Dear Teachers,
On Friday, January 29th, at 10:30am, pianist and composer, Robyn Wells, is going to give a presentation, "Songs and Sew on." She will play some of her compositions from the "Quilting Circle" books, discuss the process of composing musical pieces, and share information about the NFMC Contest.
On Sunday, March 7th, at 4:00pm Dr. Barton Moreau is going to give a presentation and a Master class on zoom, "Haydn in Plain Sight." Therefore, if your students are currently working on Haydn sonatas or concertos, please sign them up for the Master class. Students are welcome to play live on zoom or provide a link to their YouTube video performance. If you are interested in signing your students for the Master class, please contact Dr. Moreau directly at bartonmoreau@boisestate.edu.
Thank you very much for your attention and consideration,
Sincerely,
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
1-9-20201
TVMTA Teachers,
I wanted to send out an update about Certificate of Achievement 2021 with some important information.
Important Dates:
January 11-22, 2021---COA Phase I--To Register/Edit Student
February 1-12, 2021---COA Phase II--To Enter Student Repertoire and designate in person, live online, or video
March 6, 2021---Student Schedules Available
March 9-19, 2021---COA Phase III--To Enter Volunteers
April 10, 2021--Certificate of Achievement - in person at Idaho Music Academy
Participation Fees:
Young Beginner---$28
Prep-Level 2---$32
Level 3-Level 5---$36
Level 6-Level 8---$42
Level 9-Advanced---$50
Repertoire for Certificate of Achievement 2021 ---This is the same as last year.
2-4 pieces of repertoire is required based on the student's level. Teachers will select a repertoire program based on varying styles and techniques. Different composers must be selected. You may use the "Suggested Repertoire List" list on Musicians West as a guideline for leveling, but you DO NOT have to select a piece that is on this list. ALL songs selected for each student must be 'at or above' the respective levels represented in this list. Each level will still have a set time limit with the judges and students will be asked to stop playing if they go longer than the allotted time.
All requirements and information are listed here…. COA Requirements
Participation Options:
Students will have 3 options this year for participation.
Option 1: Video Recording of sight reading, technique, & repertoire. Teachers will proctor and grade the theory and ear training tests and submit the scores.
Option 2: Live In Person with a judge at the Idaho Music Academy for sight reading, technique, & repertoire. Teachers will proctor and grade the theory and ear training tests and submit the scores.
Option 3: Live Video Feed (Zoom/Facetime) with a judge for sight reading, technique, and repertoire. Teachers will proctor and grade the theory and ear training tests and submit the scores.
Teachers are required to proctor the theory and ear training test. This can be done via Zoom/Facetime or live in person at the teacher's studio. The digital copies of the test and ear training examples will be made available to the teachers to print and/or download for use.
ALL tests must be completed, scored and submitted between Monday April 5, 2021 and Saturday April 10, 2021 at 5pm. Email scores with the student's name to Andrea Hansen, NCTM ahpianostudio@cableone.net
Things to Remember:
- No “required repertoire” and/or time periods. Select a program based on varying styles & techniques.
- Select repertoire at or above level within the allotted time allowed for the level (times are listed online at the above link)
- All levels have sight reading even the Young Beginners.
- Level 10 (Advanced)---has an Etude required in place of technique. It must be approved by the committee by January 20. Please submit requests to the COA 2021 Chair - Luann Fife idahomusicacademy@gmail.com. All other levels have a specific set of technique requirements listed at the above link.
We look forward to having you participate with us this year!
If you have any questions please let me know.
I am looking forward to this great event!
Best,
Luann Fife
208-703-8702
idahomusicacademy@gmail.com
1-5-2021
Greetings, TVMTA Members!
Happy New Year! Since the coronavirus vaccine will not be available to the general public until May, we have decided to postpone our TVMTA Spring Showcase recitals event to August, making it a Summer Showcase. Sign-up deadlines will be in late April/May. Concrete details will be available soon!
Here's to a better 2021!
Best regards,
Juli Draney (event organizer)
1-4-2021
Dear Teachers,
Happy New Year to you and your families!
On Sunday, March 7th, at 4:00pm Dr. Barton Moreau is going to give a presentation and a Master class on zoom, "Haydn in Plain Sight." Therefore, if your students are currently working on Haydn sonatas or concertos, please sign them up for the Master class.
As you know, a Master class is a short lesson-demonstration. Therefore, a composition does not have to be fully memorized and played in a final performance tempo. As long as the students can play their pieces in a medium tempo without making numerous mistakes, the Master class will be promising and interesting to watch.
Dr. Moreau is a nice, kind, and understanding teacher. Therefore, your students will feel safe performing for him on zoom. We, Treasure Valley teachers, are also nice, kind, and understanding. We will do everything possible to make the students feel welcomed. We will encourage them with our smiles and applause. We will create a safe and pleasant atmosphere for learning.
If you are interested in signing your students for the Master class, please contact Dr. Moreau directly at bartonmoreau@boisestate.edu.
We will be looking forward to Dr. Moreau's wonderful suggestions on interpretation of Haydn's charming compositions.
Thank you very much for your attention and consideration,
Sincerely,
Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Piano Performance
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Music
Boise State University
10-22-2020
Dear Teachers:
Please read the following guidelines for Sonatina Competition student recordings which should be uploaded and linked by November 9th. For any questions, please email or text me.
Differences in instruments and recordings: Because of coronavirus, many students may want to play their home instruments, digital or acoustic, upright or grand pianos. Others may want to record on a grand at another location such as their piano teacher's residence, Welch Music, Idaho Music Academy or Dunkley Music, using their own camera or the recording equipment provided.
For students who would like the opportunity to record on a grand piano, Luann Fife has offered to schedule students to record at Idaho Music Academy (with their own camera) for a small fee. Luann should be contacted via email to schedule appointments.
Because there will be differences in the quality of the instruments and recordings, judges will be instructed to do their best to judge the performances, without bias regarding the type of instrument, if at all possible. (Of course, there will be differences in the quality of the instruments and recordings, which cannot be helped.)
Video content: Student recordings should be a full body video, showing the student's head, body, and hands. Feet should be shown as well, if possible. Students should announce their first name, student number and piece and show their original music at the beginning of the recording, before playing. Teachers may find student numbers under "My Students" on the TVMTA website. Printouts of copyrighted music purchased on the internet and public domain music should have the site from which they were printed and the date of purchase (if applicable) hand printed on the music. There should be nothing identifying the teacher in the video or video description.
Uploading and Linking Videos: Students/parents will upload student videos to YouTube in unlisted mode. Teachers will add links to the video recordings by editing their student registrations on the TVMTA registration page.
Students/parents must upload student video recordings to YouTube, and links to the student recordings must be added by teachers to student registrations by November 9th. Teachers may not upload student videos to YouTube themselves. They must have the student or parent to do, and the student or parent may not mention the teacher’s name anywhere in the video itself or in the video description.
Adjudication will occur on November 14th, with final results to be completed, posted and winners notified within a few days.
Thank you so much for participating in Sonatina Competition 2020!
Amelia Audas
2020 Sonatina Competition Chair
(208) 949-0598
9-28-2020
Because of the issues with the Beethoven Zoom Lecture by Del Parkinson he has re-recorded this lecture. It will be available until end of December 2020 at which time we will take it down. Also please find his recording of Moonlight Sonata below. Thanks Del for the great performance & lecture!
| september_2020_tvmta_newsletter.pdf |
9-4-2020
Dear TVMTA members,
I hope this email finds you well!
I have attached the TVMTA Board Meeting Minutes in zoom on August 28.
Have a wonderful weekend!
TVMTA
Michiko Miller
TVMTA Zoom Meeting 8/28/20
8-15-2020
Dear teachers and events' chairs:
I am planning a meeting on August 28th 10:30 AM at Dunkley. Meeting will be live with all the precautions and masks with the video option. Could anybody volunteer to help with the video option? My computer skills are very limited.
Please, prepare your reports, dates, ets. Please, let me know if this date won't work for you. I will book it with Dunkley as soon as I hear from you. Please, prepare the info for the upcoming newsletter as well.
Thank you!
Irina
8-14-2020
Hi everyone,
I am looking forward to Sonatina Competition 2020. Sonatina Competition this year will be November 14th, and will be by video recording.
Details regarding the competition will be available soon and posted on the TVMTA website.
Please join us in participating in this inspirational competition.
Thanks much!
Amy Audas
2020 Sonatina Chair
Dear TVMTA members,
I hope this email finds you well!
I have attached the TVMTA Board Meeting Minutes in zoom on August 28.
Have a wonderful weekend!
TVMTA
Michiko Miller
TVMTA Zoom Meeting 8/28/20
8-15-2020
Dear teachers and events' chairs:
I am planning a meeting on August 28th 10:30 AM at Dunkley. Meeting will be live with all the precautions and masks with the video option. Could anybody volunteer to help with the video option? My computer skills are very limited.
Please, prepare your reports, dates, ets. Please, let me know if this date won't work for you. I will book it with Dunkley as soon as I hear from you. Please, prepare the info for the upcoming newsletter as well.
Thank you!
Irina
8-14-2020
Hi everyone,
I am looking forward to Sonatina Competition 2020. Sonatina Competition this year will be November 14th, and will be by video recording.
Details regarding the competition will be available soon and posted on the TVMTA website.
Please join us in participating in this inspirational competition.
Thanks much!
Amy Audas
2020 Sonatina Chair
