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NAMTA: Programs
Here is a list of specific programs for the year 2007-2008
Ongoing Programs:
Performance Auditions. This year the Performance Auditions will be held in the Wilson Music Building at Belmont University on Saturday, March 29, 2008 beginning at 8:00 am. The Performance Auditions Coordinator is Dan Landes. Applications are available in the NAMTA Directory and should be submitted to Elizabeth Cormier. Deadline for submitting the application: postmarked by February 10, 2008.
The Performance Auditions are specifically a NAMTA event. Applicants have to pass the Theory Auditions (see below) first. All levels K - 12 are eligible by grade. The application form is printed in the NAMTA Directory. Those that get a superior rating are eligible for three things: (1) can play in the YAAA, (2) can participate in the state auditions, (3) can play in the Honors Recital in the Spring.
Theory Auditions: This year the Theory Auditions will be held in the Wilson Music Building at Belmont University on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Preliminary to the Performance Auditions (see above), it is a PREREQUISITE test for the Performance Auditions. Participants have to have a COMBINED score of 70 to be eligible for the state auditions. Eight levels; eight sections. Students choose any FOUR sections and teachers choose the levels. The Theory Audition Chair is Susan Smith. Applications are available in the NAMTA Directory and should be submitted to Susan Smith. Deadline for submitting the application: postmarked by December 10, 2007,
Honors Recitals: Traditionally held at David Lipscomb University in late April (k-8th grade) and early May (9-12th grade). Participants must earn a "superior" rating on both the Performance and Theory Auditions (see above). Certificates are presented to participants. The High School Honors Recital is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, April __, 2008 beginning at 2:00 p.m. The K-8 Honors Recital is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, April 20, 2008 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Questions should be directed to the Student Recitals Chair, Carole Batson
Young Artists Achievement Awards Competition (YAAA): Has traditionally been held at Fisk University in April. Students qualify by receiving a "superior" rating in the NAMTA Theory Auditions (see above) and by passing the Theory Test. NAMTA sponsors this event for solo piano, instrumental, and vocal students to provide incentive and encouragement for the serious music student. Winners in each category will receive a cash award of $50.00. There is a fee of $5.00 to participate. The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2008 in the Harris Music Building at Fisk University beginning at 8:30 a.m. Questions should be directed to the YAAA co-chairs, Debra Nelson and Carol Warren.
Pianorama: Held in odd years, Pianorama showcases over 100 young pianists and approximately 25 teachers performing in piano ensembles under the direction of a skilled conductor. This year the event is scheduled in the Massey Performing Arts Center at Belmont University the weekend of December 7-9. The students are from the studios of NAMTA and Piano Guild teachers. Funds raised through participation in this event are used to support the Young Artists Achievement Awards (YAAA) -- see above.. There is a fee of $10:00 to participate. The application can be found in the NAMTA Directory and should be mailed to the PianoRama Chair, Sallye Zirangue.
Winterfest: An opportunity for area students to perform one or two memorized pieces in a noncompetitive setting. This year the event is scheduled at the Blair School of Music on January 26, 2008. Deadline for application is December 31, 2007. Application and 1uestions should be directed to Jama Reagan.
News Letter (NAMTA News): NAMTA news items should be directed to Karen Hedges.
Monthly Meeting Programs/Workshops 2007:
NAMTA meets on the 1st Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Steinway Gallery in Nashville. Here is a list of programs/workshops for 2007-2008:
September 14, 2007: Bruce Dudley
October 12, 2007: Lynn Rice-See
November 2, 2007: TBA. The meeting date for this month is the FIRST Friday instead of the 2nd Friday.
December, 2007 -- no scheduled meeting. PianoRama is scheduled for Dec. 7-9.
January, 2008: TBA. NAMTA Theory Auditions are Sat., Jan. 26
February, 2008: TBA. Winterfest, Sat., Feb. 2.
March, 2008: TBA.
April, 2008: TBA. Honors Recital (High School grades 9 - 12). (April 22) David Lipscomb University
May, 2008: TBA.
June: TMTA State Conference and Auditions.
July
August: MTNA yearly dues; deadline for MTNA national competitions is August 15.
Here is a list of programs/workshops for 2007-2008:
Here is a list of programs/workshops for 2006:
January: Daniel Landes (Belmont University) will present a program on "How to prepare you high school juniors and seniors for college music auditions."
February: John Arnn (Belmont University) will present a program on "How to introduce students to jazz"
Winterfest?
March: David Cassel (Montgomery Bell Academy) -- "Ensemble with a Variety of Instruments." Useful approaches and examples of ensemble music that are effective in working with secondary music students.
April: High School Honors Recital (David Lipscomb University)
May
June
July
August
September: Kris Elsberry (Belmont University) -- " Mastering Performance through Form and Design"
October: Katrina Benefit Concert
November: Steve Hesla (Oberlin Conservatory) -- "Mastering Performance through Three Dimensional Playing"; Pianorama will showcase 145 (?) young pianists and 25 (?) teachers performing at 11 (?) piano ensembles. The students are from the studios of NAMTA and Piano Guild teachers.
December:
Here is a list of programs/workshops for 2005:
January:
February:
Winterfest?
March:
April:
May
June
July
August
September: Non-standard Repertoire for Keyboards and Strings (Melissa Rose & Dede Besser)
October: Inner Game of Music (Barry Green); Jane Magrath (sponsored by NAMTA and Blair School of Music) -- Choosing literature to peak student's interest; Video performance: the Intermediate student as transfer;
November:
December: