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Music Teachers’ Association of California Glendale Branch

Yearbook and Directory 2015-2016

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Music Teachers’ Association of California

Mission The mission of the Music Teachers’ Association of California is the pursuit of excellence in music education:

1) To promote the stability of the music teaching profession, 2) To maintain the high professional standards of our members, 3) To maintain the exacting qualifications for membership in the organization establishing the

active member as a qualified, accredited teacher, 4) To promote the development of musical potential and ability in students.

Code of Ethics We, the members of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, having dedicated ourselves to the advancement of the standards in music education shall:

• Maintain the highest moral standards and conduct towards colleagues, students

and the community. • Participate in the activities of the Association. • Respect the dignity and work of our colleagues. • Develop and maintain a professional relationship between teachers and students. • Encourage, guide and develop students toward fulfillment of their musical potential. • Participate in and encourage students to be involved in community music activities.

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Branch Website www.glendalemtac.org

All members can now download application forms, view the monthly newsletter, the yearbook, advertisements, contact information and items of interest. The website is updated monthly.

Glendale Branch Board of Directors

2015– 2016 President Jeff Lavner 1st Vice President Pamela Lam 2nd Vice President Karina Yeproyan Treasurer Lori Richardson Recording Secretary Arlene Ferrolino Corresponding Secretary Anastasia Lee Membership Secretary Lily Popova Directors Zabel Guyumjyan

Elya Hovhannisyan Gayaneh Kumar

Cecily Young Adviser Carl Matthes

Committee Chairs Certificate of Merit Pamela Lam Composers Today Jeff Lavner Hospitality Anastasia Lee Scholarship Zabel Guyumjyan Website Grace Joung

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STANDING RULES 2015 – 2016

1. Teachers must be members in good standing of MTAC and Glendale Branch and abide by their rules to present students on any program.

2. Teachers entering students in any Branch program or activity must attend the performance or activity

and be available to help and work. Should they be unable to work, they will be required to pay a fee of $5.00 per student, up to $50 maximum.

3. Teachers may not accompany their own students in competitive events.

4. Contributory members may not enter students in the Glendale Memorial Music Scholarship audition or

any competitive festival.

5. Students who have won in a competitive event in a previous year are not eligible to win again in the same event with the same repertoire.

6. Teachers may present three of their best students in the Concerto Festival.

7. Students may not compete against themselves in any competitive event.

8. Certificate of Merit Branch Honors requirements are: CM Level III and above; all pieces memorized;

“Excellent” or “Good” in Repertoire, Sight reading and Technique; receives “5-“ or higher in Branch Honors’ rating, and passes the theory exam.

9. The program chair will stop students whose performance exceeds the time limit.

10. Teachers may only enter students in any Branch event for whom they serve as the primary teacher.

The primary teacher is one who meets with the student on a regular basis and provides the majority of instruction.

11. Photocopied music will not be allowed except to facilitate page turns. This applies to performers,

accompanists, and music given to judges.

12. All students should not contact the char/adjudicator or they will be immediately disqualified. All communication should be done between teachers and chairs only.

13. There will be a $25 returned check fee (plus the actual bank fee imposed by the bank) for all checks

returned by the teachers.

MEMORIZATION

All students appearing on any program must perform from memory.

EXCEPTION: optional memorization for orchestral instruments, ensembles and music-optional workshops. All students appearing in the Branch Scholarship Auditions, Concerto Festival, and ALL other festivals must perform from memory.

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REPERTOIRE

Repertoire for all programs must be originally written by the composer. Arrangements, transcriptions, or simplifications are not acceptable. Exception: Transcriptions are acceptable for instruments other than keyboard.

STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR GLENDALE BRANCH PROGRAMS

1. All entry applications need to be completely filled out and must be received by the postmark deadline

to avoid any late fee.

2. Late entries will be accepted if delivered in person and no later than (2) two days after the postmark deadline. A teacher will be assessed a $5.00 late fee for each late entry up to a maximum of $25.00. (Example: If the postmark deadline is the 15th of the month, entries may be hand delivered and will be accepted through the 17th of the month if accompanied by the late fee of $5.00 per entry.)

3. Absolutely no entries will be accepted by phone.

4. Fees must be sent with the student applications to the proper chair along.

5. Checks should be made payable to “MTAC Glendale Branch” for all events and must be signed by the teacher. Checks from students or parents are not acceptable. All entries are non-refundable.

6. Application forms can be downloaded from the branch website at www.glendalemtac.org.

FEES AND DUES

All annual dues, both Branch and State, are due upon receipt of invoice and are to be paid directly to the State Office. If dues are not postmarked to the State Office on or before July 31st, membership is forfeited. Reinstatement fee is $40. (Please note: Members must be reinstated by July 31st or their students cannot participate in Certificate of Merit.) Dues must be paid by July 31 for member’s name to appear in the current State Directory.

1. Branch dues are $35 for Active Teachers, $24 for Provisional Teachers and Business Affiliate and

$17.50 for Student Teachers and Contributory members. There is a $15 delinquency fee after July 1 for Contributory and Subscriber members.

2. State dues are $106 for Active, Provisional & CalPlan; $120 for Business Affiliate and $50 for

Student.

3. Dues will be waived for a member who has reached age 80 and has been an active member in good standing for at least ten (10) years. There is a fee of $25.00 for “active over 80” members to receive the MTAC Directory and CMT

4. An active teacher member upon reaching the age of 70 may thereafter be allowed to pay half State

dues. Please refer to the MTAC website (www.mtac.org) for more details about membership fees and dues.

A Branch surcharge of $10.00 per student will be assessed for Certificate of Merit.

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Overview of Branch Programs

Festivals

Deadline Date of Event

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Contemporary VOCE Open Adjudicated Bach/Baroque CM Honors Recital Concerto Festival

November 12 January 7 January 21 March 3 March 28 March 17

December 6 February 8 February 21 April 3 April 9 April 17

Workshops •

Fall

October 12

November 8

• Winter January 7 January 31

Master Classes • Piano Intermediate September 16 October 18

• Piano Advanced December 16 January 17 • Strings TBA • Flute TBA

Evaluation Programs

• Music Achievement Awards

February 1

May 1 • Certificate of Merit Oct 31 March (dates depend on your instruments)

Scholarship Auditions

February 25

April 10

Membership Meetings

• September – Orientation September 8, Tuesday, 8:00PM • December – Holiday Luncheon TBA • May – Year-end Luncheon TBA

Awards Night May 22, Sunday, 4PM

Board Meetings Every 4th Tuesday of the month at Panera Bread in Glendale (no meeting in Dec, June and Aug)

Branch Newsletter: The monthly newsletter is published at the end of each month. Information and membership news deadlines are the 20th of each month. Newsletter items can be emailed to Pamela Lam at [email protected]. Each issue of the newsletter is sent electronically to all members and is available online at the Branch website. Please refer to the newsletter regularly for the most recent and up-to-date information on all events.

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2015-2016 Glendale Branch

CALENDAR of EVENTS

SEPTEMBER, 2015 September 8, Tuesday, 8:00 PM: Orientation & Membership Meeting.

Brand Library, 1601 W. Mountain Street

Glendale CA 91201

Directory/Yearbook and applications will be distributed, orientation for all Branch Programs and social time for members. September 16 Piano Intermediate Masterclass deadline. Date of Master Class: Sunday, October 18, 3 - 5pm. Performer fee: $40.00. Steinway Piano Gallery, 150 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Pasadena 91105. Master class teacher: Dr. Linda Govel Dr. Linda Govel earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California. While at USC, she studied Piano Performance, Music Education, Music Theory, Music History and Entrepreneurial studies. Dr. Govel graduated with honors and is a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda Honors Society. She is affiliated with numerous professional organizations and adjudicates regularly for the Music Teacher’s Association of California, the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, Southern California Junior Bach Festival (Complete Works), Armenian Allied Arts Association, and the American College of Musicians (National Piano Guild), just to name a few. Her students have won prestigious awards, including Artists of the Future Concerto Competition, Bellflower Concerto Competition, Long Beach Mozart Festival Concerto Competition, Concerto Fest Austria, MTAC Scholarship Auditions, the SCJ Bach Festival, SCJ Bach Regionals, SCJ Bach “Complete Works”, MTAC Panel Honors Competitions, MTAC Certificate of Merit Honors Recitals, MTAC Convention recitals, MTAC Senior Medallion Recitals, Composers Today State Contest, several monetary prizes in the CAPMT District III Sonata/Sonatina Competition, top three winners in the MTNA State Contemporary Music Festival, Duet teams showcased in the CAPMT Southern Festival, numerous trophies at the Southwestern Youth Music Festival, including the Young Pianist Concerto Competition, numerous Top Talent ratings in the National Piano Guild Auditions, including Paderewski Medal recipients, National PTA Reflections winners at the school, District and Regional levels, and a flawless success rate with the Advanced Placement Music test. Her students go on to pursue music careers in piano performance or other music related majors at universities across the country. Some of her students have performed and taught in Europe and Canada. She is currently in high demand as a successful piano instructor in Southern California due to her high success rate, team mentality and strong family teaching atmosphere. Send General Entry Form to: Chair Pamela Lam, 228 N. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91775

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The Master Class is opened to all Glendale members and their students at no charge. Teachers may submit applications of intermediate students. Only one student per teacher will be chosen by the master teacher. September 28, Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors meeting.

OCTOBER, 2015 October 1, Thursday – Certificate of Merit online registration begins

For further information contact CM Chair Pamela Lam – [email protected]. Also see the State’s website at www.mtac.org.

There will be a mandatory CM Meeting for all NEW CM teachers. Please contact CM Chair Pamela Lam for details.

October 4, Sunday - Southern California Junior Bach Festival, Complete Works Audition

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Cal. State University Long Beach. (Schedule information will be posted online at www.scjbf.org)

October 8, Wednesday: Postmark deadline for Fall Workshop/Recital.

Date of Recital: Sunday, November 8, 1PM – 6PM. Fee: $15.00. Time limit: 5 minutes*. Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201. Send General Entry Form to: Chair Marie Kayayan, 1045 Sonora Ave., Glendale, CA 91201 (818) 242-0149 This workshop/recital is designed to offer performance experience to students. Each student may perform only one composition with a maximum time limit of 5 minutes. A duo or ensemble is considered one entry. This recital is music optional, i.e., playing from memory is not required. *A student may perform a longer piece (over 5 minutes but less then 10 minutes) if an extra $3 fee is paid (total fee for piece between 5-10 minutes is $18). October 18 Piano Intermediate Masterclass with Linda Govel: 3 - 5pm. Performer fee: $40.00. Steinway Piano Gallery, 150 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Pasadena 91105. See September 16 deadline for details. October 27 Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors meeting.

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October 31, Friday, 11:59 PM: Deadline for Certificate of Merit On-line registration.

Late registration will NOT be accepted. All participating teachers should send a printout of their student registration, Teacher’s Work Contract and one check to cover all students by November 1, the postmark deadline, to:

General Chair Pamela Lam, 228 N. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91775

For additional questions regarding your instruments, please contact the area chairs:

Piano Chair: Pamela Lam Violin/Viola Chair: Gayaneh Kumar Cello Chair: Jennifer Goss Woodwind Chair: Ginny Atherton Voice Chair: Olivia Villa-Real Jacobson

Exam dates: Piano Theory – March 6

Piano Performance – March 20 Violin/Viola Theory – March 6 Violin/Viola Performance – March 6 Woodwind Theory and Performance – TBA (Please check with Woodwind Chair) Cello Theory and Performance – TBA (Please check with the Cello Chair) Voice Performance and Theory – TBA (Please check with the Voice Chair)

All teachers entering students must help on the day of evaluations. If this is not possible, the teacher will be required to pay a fee of $150 (5 students or less), $300 (6-19 students) and $500 (20 students or more.) Please refer to the Work Contract for further work/fee schedule.

Certificate of Merit Branch Honors requirements are: CM Level III and above; all pieces memorized; excellent or good in Sight reading, Technique and Repertoire; and must pass the theory test.

NOVEMBER, 2015

November 2, Monday: Postmark deadline for CM teachers to send a printout of their student registration, Teacher’s Work Contract and one check to cover all students to CM Chair Pamela Lam, 228 N. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91775 November 8, Sunday, 1PM-6PM: Fall Workshop/Recital

Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201 (See October 8 postmark deadline for details.)

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November 12, Wednesday, Postmark deadline for Contemporary Festival.

Date of Festival: Sunday, December 6, 11:30AM – 6PM. Entry fee: $25.00 Time limit: 6 minutes*. Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201. Send General Entry Form to:

Chair Arlene Ferrolino, 3205 Linda Vista Rd., Glendale, CA 91206 This is a recital program designed to stimulate interest in music written in the contemporary idiom. This is an adjudicated event with written evaluations. Any music published after 1900 with the exceptions of Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Ravel is appropriate. Please check with the Chair if you have questions about the pieces and/or composer’s eligibility. Multiple pieces can be included as long as they belong to the same opus and are within the time limit*. Teachers may enter as many of their students as are interested. However, if you enter more than 6 students, your students will be divided into different programs. *A student may perform a longer piece (over 6 minutes but less then 10 minutes) if an extra $3 fee is paid (total fee for piece between 6-10 minutes is $28). November 24, Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors meeting.

DECEMBER, 2015 December 7, Sunday, 11:30AM – 6PM: Contemporary Music Festival: Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201. (See November 12 postmark deadline for details)

Branch Holiday Luncheon. Date, Time and place to be announced.

December 16, Wednesday: Postmark deadline for Piano Advanced Master Class with Craig Richey CRAIG RICHEY is currently on the piano faculty at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU Long Beach. A native of North Carolina, he received his high school diploma from the N.C. School of the Arts, his Bachelor of Music degree from the St. Louis Conservatory, and his Master’s degree from the Juilliard School. Hailed by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for his ‘No-nonsense pianism!’ he made his New York debut with pianist Pamela Mia Paul as guest duo-soloist with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. He has appeared both in solo and chamber music recitals throughout the United States. His performances have been aired on National Public Radio and Voice of America Radio, which is broadcast worldwide. He taught for ten years at the renowned Third Street Music School Settlement in New York City and directed their esteemed chamber music program. His major teachers include Joseph Kalichstein and Martin Canin. Mr. Richey appears frequently adjudicating competitions throughout California and the Southwest. His students have been accepted at major music conservatories throughout the United States including Oberlin Conservatory, Boston University, Peabody Conservatory, Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, USC, UCLA, Cincinnati College Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, and Manhattan School of Music. His students have been frequent winners in both the MTAC Solo and Concerto Competition and the Cole Conservatory Orchestra Concerto Competition. Eight of his

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students have appeared as soloist with the Conservatory Orchestra. Mr. Richey has a passion for teaching, composing, and performing Date of Master Class: Sunday, January 17, 3 - 5pm. Performer fee: $40.00. Steinway Piano Gallery, 150 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Pasadena 91105.

Send General Entry Form to: Chair Pamela Lam, 228 N. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91775 The Master Class is opened to all Glendale members and their students at no charge. Teachers may submit applications of advanced students. Only one student per teacher will be chosen by the master teacher JANUARY, 2016

January 1, Thursday: Music Achievement Award Registration begins

Date of evaluation: Sunday, May 1, all day. Private Studios

Chair Zabel Guyumjyan (818) 764-3895, [email protected] 7726 Bellaire Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605

The M2A study course and evaluation includes performance, technique, sightreading and theory requirements for all instruments. Outside, professional evaluations, hired by Glendale Branch, will conduct the evaluations in private homes.

Registration period is from January 1, 2016 – February 1, 2016. Student registration and payment of fees must be complete by postmark deadline of February 1, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted with a postmark deadline date of March 1, 2016 with payment of a $10.00 per student late fee. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

1. Evaluation schedule and evaluation forms will be sent by April 1, 2016. 2. Students bring their music, evaluation form and theory material with them on evaluation

day. 3. Since there is a free choice of repertoire, student’s level is determined by the theory

course. 4. There is no computer registration, just submit M2A’s handwritten registration form. The

application form is available to download from the Branch website www.glendalemtac.org or from the Glendale Branch’s Yearbook.

5. No photocopied music may be given to the evaluator. 6. Students who receive Branch Honors may be any level and in any school grade. Honors

requirements are: all pieces and technique memorized, completion and/or pass theory course, and good or better in sightreading, technique and repertoire.

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January 2 – February 14: Certificate of Merit, Online database opens for entering evaluation information and repertoire online.

January 6, Wednesday: Postmark deadline for the Winter Workshop Recital.

Date of Recital: Sunday, January 31, 1pm – 6pm. Fee: $15.00 Time limit: 5 minutes*. Location: Carlson Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 134 N Kenwood St., Glendale CA 91206. Send General Entry Form and self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Chair Anastasia Lee, 3040 Alabama St., La Crescenta, CA 91214

This workshop/recital is designed to offer performance experience to students. Each student may perform only one composition. A duo or ensemble is considered one entry. This program is music optional for all students, i.e., playing from memory is not required. Photocopied music is not allowed. Teachers may enter as many of their students as are interested. However, if you enter more than 6 students, your students will be divided into different programs. *A student may perform a longer piece (over 5 minutes but less then 10 minutes) if an extra $3 fee is paid (total fee for piece between 5-10 minutes is $18).

January 6, Wednesday: Postmark Deadline for VOCE Festival.

Date of Festival: February 7, Sunday, 2:30PM. Fees: Solo: $45.00; Ensemble: $35.00 per person. Time limit: 9 minutes. First United Methodist Church of San Gabriel. Entry forms and guidelines are also available on-line at www.mtac.org under VOCE. Send entries and self addressed stamped envelope to:

Chair Jennifer Goss, 1200 Valley View Rd., #308, Glendale, CA 91202

This program is designed to give opportunities to teachers and coaches of vocalists, orchestral instruments, chamber music and ensembles to present students to perform at both the Branch and State level. Winning students will receive recognition at the Branch Awards Night on May 22. January 15, Thursday: Deadline for CM Panel students to input repertoire information online and deadline to convert the Panel students to Non-Panel status. January 15, Thursday: Registration deadline for Composers Today and Young Composers Guild

Please check with Chair Jeff Lavner and the MTAC website for details. Compositions may be performed at the Spring – Concerto Festival, Sunday April 17.

Composers Today is a program designed to assist and encourage teachers to include composition in their curriculum. It provides both students and teachers an opportunity to have their compositions evaluated by qualified judges and heard in public performance.

January 17, Sunday, 3PM-5PM: Piano Advanced Master Class with Craig Richey Steinway Piano Gallery, 150 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Pasadena 91105 (See December 16 postmark deadline for details.)

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January 21, Wednesday: Postmark deadline for Open Adjudicated Festival.

Date of Festival: Sunday, February 21, 11:30AM-5PM. Fee: $25.00. Time limit: 5 minutes*. Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201. Send General Entry Form to: Chair Lily Popova, 2104 N Cahuenga Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90068 This festival is designed to stimulate interest in music of all periods (Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary Periods). Student may use this event to prepare for CM, Bach Festival, Scholarship Audition and other competitive events. This is an adjudicated event with students receiving written evaluations. Teachers may enter as many of their students as are interested. However, if you enter more than 6 students your students will be divided into different programs. One selection per student will be allowed. Concerti are not eligible. *A student may perform a longer piece (over 5 minutes but less then 10 minutes) if an extra $3 fee is paid (total fee for piece between 5-10 minutes is $28).

January 26, Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors meeting.

January 31, Saturday, 1pm – 6pm: Winter Workshop/Recital

Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201 (See January 7 postmark deadline for details)

FEBRUARY, 2016 February 1, Sunday: Music Achievement Awards, late registration begins and continues until March 1. See January 1 for complete instructions. February 7, Sunday, 2:30 PM: VOCE (Vocal, Orchestral and Chamber Ensembles)

First United Methodist Church of San Gabriel (see January 6 postmark deadline for details)

February 14, Saturday: Deadline for CM Students (non-panel) to enter repertoire information, request carpool and apply for Branch Honors and Convention Recital online.

February 21, Sunday, 11:30AM-5PM: Open Adjudicated Festival.

Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201 (see January 21 postmark deadline for details).

February 25, Wednesday, Postmark Deadline for Branch Scholarship Audition.

Date of Audition: Sunday, April 10. Fee: $35.00. Location: Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201. Send completed application with all supporting documents to:

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Chair Zabel Guyumjyan, 7726 Bellaire Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91605 Repertoire requirements: Applicants must present two memorized selections, one from each of the following two categories (total audition time not to exceed 15 minutes):

1. Baroque or Classical 2. Romantic, Impressionistic or Contemporary

Concerti are not acceptable for piano; Instruments may perform only one selection from a

concerto. Popular music is not acceptable. Cash awards will be presented at Awards Evening, which will feature performances by the

Scholarship winners. The awards are made possible by fund-raising for and donations to our Branch Scholarship Foundation. Winners who do not attend this program forfeit their cash award.

Application Requirements: 1. Must be in the 11th or 12th grade. 2. Must have studied with a Glendale Branch MTAC member since Jan. 1, 2015 and must be

recommended by their teacher. Verification may be requested. Include names of previous teachers and dates of study.

3. Must have participated in at least one Branch activity (including Certificate of Merit and VOCE) since January 1, 2015. Include photocopy of program.

4. Must submit school transcripts verifying they have been in American Schools since the 9th grade.

5. Must agree, if chosen a winner, to perform at the Awards Evening, May 22, at the First United Methodist Church of Glendale in order to receive their awards. Winners who do not attend this program forfeit their cash awards. This includes recipients of encouragement awards. ♦ An 11th grade student who wins first place will not be eligible to compete the following

year. ♦ All scholarship amounts will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. The decision of the

judges is final. ♦ Only teacher’s checks will be accepted for the application fee of $35.00. Returned checks will

be subject to a $20.00 charge plus any bank charge. February 20, 21, 27, 28- Saturday and Sunday: Certificate of Merit Piano Regional Panel South Evaluations February 21, Sunday Certificate of Merit Strings, Panel Regional South

February 23 Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors meeting.

February 28, Sunday: Certificate of Merit Winds and Voice Panel Regional South.

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MARCH, 2016 March 6, Sunday, all day: Certificate of Merit – Violin/Viola Performance and Theory Exam. March 6, Sunday, all day: Certificate of Merit Theory Exams (Piano)

Glendale City College, 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208

March 6, Sunday: Online deadline for Bach/Baroque Festival.

Date of Festival: Sunday, April 3, all day. Fee: $30.00 Time limit: 5 minutes. Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201

All Southern California Junior Bach Festival entries and registration must be made on-line at www.scjbf.org. After the teachers register online, print out the students list (including the names, repertoire, CWA, and time requests), and mail the check, payable to Glendale MTAC, by March 9 Postmark Deadline to:

Chair Jeff Lavner, 1040 Oxford Way, La Canada CA 91011

This festival is designed to stimulate interest in the music of J.S. Bach and the Baroque Period. Up to 35% of those performing compositions by J.S. Bach may be selected to perform at the Regional Festival. Selections from the Anna Magdalena Notebook are eligible only for the Branch Festival. Those appearing at the Regional Festival, performing appropriate repertoire, are eligible to compete in the Complete Works Audition. This is an adjudicated event. Participating students will receive written evaluations from the judges.

Vocalists, wind and string players will compete in their own All Southern California Junior Bach Festival. Please note: Vocalists, wind and string players who would like to perform music by Baroque composers other than J.S. Bach may play at the local Glendale Branch Festival. Students may present only one selection. All performances must be memorized with the exception of flute and ensemble works with two or more equal parts. Judges’ decisions are final. Time limit: 5 minutes.

The Regional Festival will be an adjudicated event. 45% of those performing may be chosen to receive Regional Awards. Only Regional winners are eligible to perform in the Complete Works Audition providing the repertoire is from the Complete Works’ List. March 10, Tuesday: Deadlines for Panel Final Application. No late applications.

March 20, Sunday, all day: Certificate of Merit – Piano Performance Evaluations

March 22, Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors Meeting. March 28, Monday: Deadline for CM Honor Student recital on April 9, location/time and guidelines for participation TBA

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March TBA: Certificate of Merit – Cello Evaluations. March TBA: Certificate of Merit – Woodwind Evaluations

APRIL, 2016

April 1, Wednesday: Postmark deadline for Spring-Concerto Festival, Composers Today and Improvisation

Date of Festival: Sunday April 17, 11AM-2PM. Fee: $20.00. Steinway Piano Gallery, 150 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Pasadena 91105. Time Limit: 5 minutes for solos, 8 minutes for ensembles, 12 minutes for concerto. Send General Entry Form to:

Chair Jeff 1040 Oxford Way, La Canada CA 91011

The Spring Festival is open to THREE STUDENTS PER TEACHER. Ensembles may appear on this program. Any student appearing in an ensemble or concerto may not also appear as a soloist. Teachers may submit more than 1 concerto applicant. Concerti are accepted, under the time limit of 12 minutes. All solos and concerto must be memorized. Concerto movement must supply their own accompanist (the student’s own teacher may be the accompanist). This program is a formal presentation and is designed to project the highest standards of the MTAC to community. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately and to invite their family and friends.

Composers Today and Improvisation students will perform their original compositions as part of the program.

April 1, 2, 3: Certificate of Merit State Final Panel Auditions South Piano April 2: Certificate of Merit State Final Panel Auditions for Winds, and Voice April 3: Certificate of Merit State Final Panel Auditions for Strings

April 3, Sunday, 12PM-5PM: Bach/Baroque Festival. Location: Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201 April 4, Monday: Certificate of Merit Theory test materials may be released statewide. Piano teachers: Results are available for pick-up at the front porch of home of Arlene Ferrolino. For non-piano teachers, please check with your area chairs for pick-up arrangement. April 9, Saturday: Glendale Branch CM honor student recital, location/time and guidelines for participation TBA April 10, Sunday, 1PM – 5PM: Branch Scholarship Auditions.

Location: Brand Library, 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale 91201 (See February 25 postmark deadline for details)

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April 15, Wednesday: Deadline for Certificate of Merit Convention on-line applications. April 15, Wednesday: Deadline to apply for CM Make-up Evaluation for high school students only, with valid excuse. April 17, Sunday: 1 1 A M - 2 P M Concerto Festival, Composers Today and Improvisation. Location: Steinway Piano Gallery, 150 E Colorado Blvd., Suite 101, Pasadena 91105.

April 26, Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Board of Directors Meeting. MAY, 2016

May: MTAC State and Branch membership fees are due upon receipt of invoice.

Contributory and Subscribers members pay only $17.50 Branch dues to Branch Treasurer Lori Richardson

May 1, Sunday, all day: Music Achievement Awards

Private Studios. See January 1 Music Achievement Awards Registration Begins for details.

May 22, Sunday, 4:00 PM - Glendale Branch Awards Celebration and Scholarship Winners’ Performances

Glendale First United Methodist Church, 134 North Kenwood Street, Glendale 91206.

On this special afternoon the Branch recognizes Certificate of Merit and Music Achievement Awards Branch Honor students, 100% Theory Club Members, Scholarship Audition winners, VOCE winners and recipients of Senior Medallions. Contact Chair Karina Yeproyan for further information

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Past Presidents Of the

Music Teachers’ Association of California

Glendale Branch

1934 Alice G. Rinaldo 1935 Marguerite O’Leary 1937 Claire Payne 1938 Mariam West Hyatt 1939 Alberta Green Pierson 1941 Boyde Schreffler 1943 Elena Rouse 1947 Stella Wori Jones 1949 Letha Henry Mars 1951 Nell Samson Brown 1953 Irene Edwards (Griffin) 1955 Barbara Burke Prosper 1956 Elta Avanelle Rice 1958 Miriam McGaughey 1960 Ellen H. Selby 1961 Stanley Kasper 1963 John Browning, Sr. 1965 Mary Louise Smith 1967 Kathryn B. Hull 1969 Rosemary Booth 1971 Elizabeth Hilton 1973 Alan Boehmer 1974 Joan Westgate 1976 Virginia Thornton 1978 Leola Miller 1980 Clifford R. Barnes 1982 Dorothy Sommerville 1984 Sue Scofield 1986 Sharon Townsend 1988 Carl Matthes 1990 Virginia Hummer 1992 Carl Matthes 1994 Virginia Hummer 1996 Sue Scofield 1998 Carl Matthes 2000 Sue Scofield 2001 Ann Kleinsasser 2003 Arlene Ferrolino 2005 Rosanna Marzaroli 2007 Arlene Ferrolino 2008 Pamela Lam 2010 Arlene Ferrolino 2012 Pamela Lam

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MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

THE BYLAWS OF THE MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONOF CALIFORNIA,

Glendale Branch

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this association shall be the Music Teachers’ Association of California, Glendale Branch (the “Branch”).

ARTICLE II. OFFICE

The principal office of this association shall be in such location as determined by the Branch Board of Directors from time to time.

ARTICLE III. PURPOSES

The Branch is an unincorporated association affiliated with the Music Teachers’ Association of California (the “MTAC,” the “State,” or the “Association”). The Branch derives its 501(c)(6) tax-exempt status through a group exemption under the Music Teachers’ Association of California, and is subject to the Bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the State.

The common purposes of the Association and the Branch shall be the promotion of musical culture and the pursuit of excellence in the field of music education in support and advancement of the profession of music teaching, and in furtherance of such purposes:

To promote excellence in professional standards and the continuing education of music teachers;

To develop and provide pedagogical and assessment resources to support high-quality music instruction;

To ensure a well-balanced, comprehensive approach to music instruction through a rich variety of programs that explore the multiple dimensions of music and music education;

To encourage the involvement and participation of persons of all ages and abilities in appreciating, understanding, engaging in, and learning music.

ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership Application. Membership shall be granted, approved, and classified solely by the MTAC’s Board of Directors (“State Board of Directors” or “State Board”). Once approved and accepted by the State Board, members are subject to the Bylaws of the Association (“State Bylaws”), which are incorporated herein by reference. If a member chooses to associate with a Branch, such member is also subject to the Bylaws of the Branch (“Branch Bylaws”). Prospective members must apply directly to the State Office upon a form prescribed by the State Board of Directors. Membership dues advanced by an applicant shall be returned immediately if the application is denied. All applicants must pay a non-

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refundable application fee, except if applying for Student Membership. Members applying for reinstatement must pay a reinstatement fee as provided in the State Bylaws.

Section 2. Membership Qualifications and Classes. The members of the Association shall be persons who have met the qualifications for the applicable class of membership, timely paid membership dues, and been approved by the State Board of Directors. Membership shall be divided into six (6) classes: Active Teacher, Provisional, Business Affiliate, Student, Life, and Honorary Life.

Section 3. Membership Rights. The membership rights for each class are contained in the State Bylaws, and are governed solely and ultimately by the MTAC. Provisions relating to membership and its administration are contained in the State Bylaws.

Section 4. Branch Membership.

Contingent on Association Membership. Branch membership is not a class of membership, but describes the way in which members are associated with a Branch. Branch membership is solely and strictly contingent on the prior application and approval of membership with the Association. A person cannot be a member of a Branch without first becoming a member of the Association. Branch membership may provide a member with additional benefits specific to each Branch, as governed by the Bylaws, rules, policies and procedures of that Branch.

Branch Association for New Member; Membership Capping. Generally, the State Association and the Branches will respect the requests of a new member to associate with a particular Branch. However, Branches are permitted to impose membership restrictions (“caps” or “membership caps”), only with State approval. Branches must apply directly to the State every year to create and enforce a membership cap, pursuant to any further procedures set forth by the Association. The Branch must provide reasonable, non-discriminatory, ethical, and objective reasons for imposing a cap, for example, the Branch desires to restrict membership due to geography or logistical difficulties such as facility rentals and capacities if a Branch’s membership number becomes too large. The State shall make the final determination of whether a cap is fair, reasonable and objective, and may be imposed. If a new member has requested membership in a Branch that has an applicable State-approved cap, the State will work with the new member to identify an alternative Branch that is not subject to an applicable cap, or the member may opt to become an At-Large Member. If a member chooses to become an At-Large Member, he/she may re-apply to the Branch later if the cap is removed. If a Branch desires to refuse association with a new member on any other basis than a State-approved cap, the Branch must provide written reasons and explanation to the State for doing so, in order for the State to evaluate and make a final determination in its sole discretion.

State Membership Capping. The State has the power and authority to mandate membership caps in situations where a Branch is over-populated in size such as to inhibit operations, such as programming, facilities, equipment, and capacity limitations, and the Branch has requested the State’s intervention. In such situations, the Branch must provide cooperation and assistance to the State, and exercise best efforts with the State to create and maintain a membership capping policy that is applicable to local needs.

New Branches. A new Branch may be formed when five (5) or more Active Teacher Members in good standing submit a written petition to the State Board of Directors to establish a new Branch. Branch

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jurisdiction shall be determined by the State Board of Directors. Application shall be made directly to the State Office. Qualified music teachers who are not current members of the Association but desire to form a new Branch must first apply to become members of the Association. Branches that are over-populated may consider forming new Branches.

Annual Membership Dues; Branch Dues. Unless otherwise excepted in the State Bylaws, all members must pay Annual Membership Dues to maintain good standing status as members of the Association. Annual Membership Dues are an aggregate of State dues and Branch dues, where Branch dues are applicable. State dues are established by the State Board of Directors. Branch dues are established by the Branch Board of Directors and must be reasonable. Such Branch dues amounts shall be annually submitted to the State for final calculation and determination of the Annual Membership Dues. Annual Membership Dues are paid directly to the State; after receipt, the State shall forward the Branch portion of the Annual Membership Dues to the Branch. Notice of Annual Membership Dues and related information shall be posted on the Association’s website. Notice of Branch dues shall be posted annually on the Branch’s newsletter.

Branch Awards. Branches may grant awards to Branch members and non-members demonstrating merit for outstanding service to the Branch, or for such other honors as the Branch so designates, but may not attach membership rights and privileges to such Branch awards. Branches may not grant honorary Branch memberships that attach or represent any membership rights or privileges to non-members, or extend membership rights to existing members that exceed or conflict with Association membership classifications and rights as set forth in the State Bylaws.

Contributory Branch Membership. Contributory Branch Membership is not a class of membership, but describes the way in which an Active Teacher Member of a Branch (the “Primary Branch”) may pay a contributory fee for association with, and limited participation in, only one other Branch (the “Secondary Branch”). The approval and acceptance of Contributory Membership is governed at the sole discretion of the Secondary Branch. Contributory Membership fees are established solely by, and paid directly to, the Secondary Branch. Contributory Members do not have the right to vote and are not eligible to hold office in the Secondary Branch. Contributory Members may not enter Certificate of Merit students through their Secondary Branch. Any Secondary Branch benefits or privileges the Contributory Member may receive are governed at the discretion of the Secondary Branch.

Branch Transfer. A member of any class in good standing may transfer from one Branch to another. Transfer applications shall be made directly to the State Office. Transfers are effective only upon approval by the receiving Branch, which shall be communicated through the State Office. Branch Transfers may also be subject to any existing State-approved membership caps that the receiving Branch may have in place. Other than any applicable State-approved membership caps, the Branch approval process for transfers must be ethical and non-discriminatory. To the extent that a Branch has intentional or inadvertent unethical and/or discriminatory approval practices, policies or procedures, the State Board of Directors has the power to (i) compel the Branch to revise its approval practices, policies, and/or procedures, and/or (ii) directly approve a transfer to the receiving Branch.

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Section 5. Voting Members. Active Teacher and Life Members associated with a Branch who are in good standing, shall be entitled to vote on Branch matters (“Voting Members”). Each Voting Member shall have one vote on each matter.

Section 6. Suspension or Termination of Membership. The State Board of Directors, by a vote of two- thirds of the Directors at a duly called meeting or by unanimous written consent, has the sole authority to suspend or terminate the membership of any member for cause, including but not limited to, violation of the Association or Branch Bylaws, codes of ethics or conduct, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, any event that renders the member ineligible for membership, failure to satisfy the membership qualifications set forth in these Bylaws, or acting in a manner harmful to the Association, as determined solely by the State Board of Directors, other than for non-payment of membership dues which shall be governed by other provisions of the State Bylaws. Suspension or termination of membership shall be effective provided the member has been provided at least fifteen (15) days’ prior written notice including the reason for the proposed suspension or termination, opportunity for the member to present information orally or in writing on his/her behalf at least five (5) days before the effective date of the suspension or termination, and written notice of the State Board of Directors’ final decision. If membership is terminated, such member may appeal for reconsideration by the State Board of Directors. If membership is suspended, the terms of suspension shall be determined by the State Board of Directors. No membership dues refunds will be given. Termination of membership from the Association automatically results in termination of Branch membership. Branches do not have authority to suspend or terminate a member from the Association or from a Branch, but may submit information to the State regarding removal of a member from a Branch and/or suspension or termination of a member from the Association, in accordance with any policies and procedures established by the State for taking such action.

Section 7. Disciplinary Action. The State Board of Directors, by a vote of two-thirds of the Directors at a duly called meeting or by unanimous written consent, has the authority and power to exercise disciplinary action against any member for cause, including but not limited to, violation of the Association or Branch Bylaws, codes of ethics or conduct, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, or acting in a manner harmful to the Association, as determined solely by the State Board of Directors, other than for non-payment of membership dues, pursuant to any policies and procedures established by the State Board in compliance with the State Bylaws. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to: monetary fines, corrective or remedial actions undertaken by the offending member, suspension from participation in State or Branch programs, suspension and/or removal as a Branch Officer or Director, removal of a member from his/her association with a Branch, or suspension or termination of membership as provided in the State Bylaws. Except for monetary fines administered in accordance with established policies and procedures for State programs, any member who is the subject of disciplinary action shall be provided prior written notice including the reason for the proposed disciplinary action, and reasonable opportunity for the member to present information on his/her behalf. The State Board of Director’s final decision shall be provided with written notice. Branches do not have authority to take disciplinary actions against members that directly affect or interfere with the State membership rights, including State voting rights, eligibility to participate in State programs, or serving as State director or officer (the “State Rights”). In certain circumstances, the State may authorize and delegate the Branches to undertake such disciplinary actions through policies and procedures established by the State Board. This restriction does

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not preclude Branches from taking disciplinary actions against members that do not affect or interfere with the State Rights, such as limiting a member’s ability to participate in Branch programs or hold Branch office. However, any time a Branch is considering taking a disciplinary action against a member, including the collection of evidence as a possible basis for a disciplinary action, it shall provide notice to the State Board of Directors, in the manner required by the State Board from time to time, and shall comply with any and all policies and procedures established and provided by the Association regarding Branch disciplinary actions. In addition, if at any time, in the sole discretion of the State Board, a Branch disciplinary action affects the State Rights of a member, or affects the interests of the Association, the State Board may intervene, direct, and control the action.

Section 8. Conflict Resolution. Members are encouraged to make every effort to resolve conflicts through direct communication among all of the involved parties, or at the Branch level, so long as such resolution of the conflict does not affect the State Rights of a member, as defined in the State Bylaws and these Bylaws, Article IV, Section 7. If, however, a conflict cannot be resolved among the involved parties, or at the Branch level, or action is required that may affect or interfere with the State Rights of a member, the matter shall be submitted to the State Board of Directors. Conflict resolution procedures undertaken by the Branch must be in accordance with, and not in conflict with, any policies and procedures established by the State Board of Directors. Such policies and procedures may be contained in a separate document pertaining specifically to that matter.

ARTICLE V. BRANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Number and Qualifications. There shall be 11 Directors on the Branch Board of Directors, elected by the Voting Members. The 11 directors shall be 7 officers and 4 directors at large. Upon election, the Directors shall be simultaneously appointed and serve concurrently as the Officers of the Branch, in the offices designated in the election, provided that the Board of Directors may appoint additional non-Director Officers as provided in Article VI, Section 1, below. Directors must be Active Teacher or Life members at the time of nomination and throughout their service as Directors. Termination of a member by the State Board shall automatically result in the termination of that member’s position as Director at the Branch, if applicable.

Section 2. Nominations and Election. A Nominating Committee of three Active Teacher members shall be appointed by the Branch Board of Directors at its February meeting. It shall be the duty of this committee to prepare candidates for the offices to be filled at the annual business meeting in May. No person shall be nominated for any office without the consent of such person having been previously obtained. The slate of candidates for office will be presented to the Branch Board of Directors at the March meeting and announced to the membership in April. The voting for officers shall take place at the annual business meeting in May and shall be by ballot, unless there is only one candidate for any office, in which case the ballot may be dispensed with and an oral vote taken. The candidate for each office that receives the largest number of votes shall be declared elected. Before the election at the May meeting, additional nominations from the floor shall be permitted, provided the consent of the candidate has been obtained prior to nomination. The officers shall be elected to serve for one year or until their successors are elected, and their term of office shall coincide with the fiscal year beginning on August 1st. Officers shall be installed at the last membership meeting of the fiscal year.

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Section 3. Term. Directors shall serve for a term of 1 year which shall run concurrently with their term as Officer, or until their successors are elected. Terms of office shall begin on August 1, in correspondence with the beginning of the fiscal year of the Association and the Branches. . No officer shall be elected to the same office for more than two consecutive terms, with the exception of the Treasurer.

Section 4. Powers. The Branch Board of Directors shall have the right, responsibility, and authority to exercise all such powers and perform such acts as may be exercised or undertaken by the Branch, subject to the provisions of the California Corporations Code, the State Articles of Incorporation, the State Bylaws, and these Branch Bylaws. The Branch Board of Directors may delegate the management of its business affairs and other activities provided that the Branch Board retains its ultimate powers and responsibilities.

Section 5. Duties. The Branch Board of Directors shall pursue the purposes of the Branch and shall have discretion in the disbursement of Branch funds. It may adopt any rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the conduct of Branch business and activities that do not conflict with the State Bylaws or State program policies and procedures. The Branch Board of Directors may appoint and remove such agents, contractors, employees, or officers of the Branch, as deemed necessary to execute the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the Branch Board of Directors.

Section 6. Resignation. A Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Branch Board of Directors, President, or Secretary. The Branch Board must immediately notify the State Office of the Association of such resignations. The resignation of such a Director shall result in the automatic and concurrent resignation of the Director’s position as an Officer.

Section 7. Removal of Directors. Directors may be removed by a majority of the Voting Members. Board of Directors, by majority vote, may also remove a Director for failure of such Director to attend 3 of the required number of Board meetings in a year without consent of the Board. In addition, a Director may be removed by the State Association as provided in Article IV, Section 7 or Article V, Section 1 of these Bylaws. The removal of such a Director shall result in the automatic and concurrent resignation of the Director’s position as an Officer. Resignation or expulsion of a member shall result in the automatic termination of such member from any office.

Section 8. Vacancies. Vacancies on the Branch Board of Directors shall exist on the death, resignation, or removal of a Director, or whenever the number of authorized Directors is increased. A vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled by a vote of the remaining Directors within thirty (30) days after such vacancy has occurred, with the person elected holding office until the next election, or until his or her resignation, removal, or death. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, a vacancy shall be filled by a vote of the members if such vacancy was caused by removal of a Director by the members, or if the Board of Directors does not otherwise fill the vacancy, with the person elected holding office for the unexpired portion of the term or until his or her resignation, removal, or death.

Section 9. Board of Directors’ Meetings. Unless otherwise ordered by the Branch Board of Directors, regular meetings of the Branch Board of Directors shall be held the fourth Tuesday of each month from September through June inclusive. Special meeting of the Branch Board of Directors may be called by

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the President and shall be called upon the written request of four members of the Board. Notice of the time and place of all meetings shall be sent to each member by email or other form of written communication at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

Section 10. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum. Every decision made by a majority of Directors present at a duly-called meeting in which a quorum is present shall be regarded as an act of the Branch Board of Directors, unless otherwise provided by law or in these Bylaws.

Section 11. Action by Written Consent without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Branch Board of Directors may be taken without meeting, provided that all the members of the Branch Board shall individually or collectively provide unanimous written consent to that action. “Written consent” is defined to include consents submitted and received by electronic transmission, such as facsimile and email communication. All written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting, and shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the Directors.

Section 12. Meeting by Electronic Conference. Members of the Branch Board of Directors may participate in a meeting through the use of conference telephone or similar electronic means so long as all members participating in such meeting can simultaneously hear one another and participate at will.

Section 13. No Remuneration; Expenses. The Branch Board of Directors shall receive no remuneration for the performance of their duties. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be construed to preclude any Director from serving the Branch or Association in some other capacity demanded by the needs of the Branch or Association for which he or she may receive compensation. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any Director or Officer from receiving reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of Branch business, provided such expenses incurred were approved by the Branch Board of Directors.

Section 14. Audit. The Board of Directors shall annually appoint an auditor, or audit committee, to audit the books of the Treasurer. The State Association may require the Branch to submit the audit report annually.

Section 15. Non-liability. The Directors shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the Branch or the State Association.

Section 16. Branch Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Branch shall defend and indemnify its Directors, Officers, Committee members, employees, and agents, including persons formerly occupying any such position, against all expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred by them in connection with any threatened, pending, ongoing, or completed proceeding or action, to which they may have been a party by reason of such duties they have performed for the Branch. However, such person shall have no right to reimbursement for matters in which he or she has been adjudged liable to the Branch for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duties.

Section 17. Insurance. The Branch Board of Directors shall have the right to purchase and maintain insurance to the fullest extent permitted by law on behalf of the Branch Directors, Officers, Chairs, Committee members, employees, and agents, against any liability asserted against or incurred by any

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Branch Director, Officer, Chair, Committee member, employee, or agent, in such capacity or arising out of such person’s status. The State’s insurance does not cover the Branches, nor their Directors, Officers, chairs, committee members, employees, agents, or any members individually, unless otherwise notified in writing by the State.

ARTICLE VI. BRANCH OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers. THE OFFICERS of this branch shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Membership Secretary, who shall comprise seven of the eleven directors described in ARTICLE V. They shall be elected and installed to office as provided in Article V. In addition, the Branch Board of Directors may elect other non-Director Officers to other Officer positions, as determined by the Board (the “Non-Director Officers”).

Section 2. Terms of Office. Officers shall serve for a term of 1 year, which, if the Officer holds a concurrent position as Director, shall run in exact concurrence with such Officer’s term as a Director in accordance with Article V, Section 3.

Section 3. Resignation; Removal of Officer. An Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Branch Board of Directors, President, or Secretary. Resigning Officers shall, within thirty (30) days of leaving office, transfer all records, books, funds and other pertinent material of said office to their successor. If the Officer holds a concurrent position as Director, the resignation of such an Officer shall result in the automatic termination of the Officer’s position as a Director. The Branch Board must immediately notify the State Office of the Association of such resignations. An Officer may be removed at any time with or without cause by the Branch Board of Directors, unless an Officer also holds a concurrent position as a Director, for which the provisions for removal of a Director provided in Article V, Section 7 must apply. In addition, the State Board has the power to remove Officers as provided in Article IV, Section 7, and Article V, Section 1 of these Bylaws. Resignation or expulsion of a member shall result in the automatic termination of such member from any office.

Section 4. President. The President shall be the principal officer of the Branch and shall have general supervision, direction, and control of the business, activities, officers, and personnel of the Branch. The President shall preside at all meetings of Branch Board and members’ meetings. The President, in consultation with the Branch Board, shall appoint committees as necessary, and shall be an ex-officio member of any committees except the Nominating Committee. The President is authorized to co-sign with the Treasurer checks issued by the Branch, and shall also sign contracts and written instruments that have been approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 5. Vice-President. If the President is absent or unable to act, the Vice President shall perform all the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The Vice President shall have such other powers and perform such duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Branch Board of Directors, or these Bylaws.

Section 6. The SECOND VICE PRESIDENT. The Second Vice President shall perform all the duties of the President and the First Vice President, shall assist the President and perform such supervisory duties

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as may be assigned by the President, and shall serve as General Chairman for all the festivals and workshops held within the Branch.

Section 7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping and maintaining adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the Branch, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses. The Treasurer shall be responsible for depositing all monies and other valuables in the name and to the credit of the Branch with such depositories as may be designated by the Branch Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall render an annual financial report and other financial reports, periodically or on request of the Branch Board, regarding all transactions and the financial condition of the Association. The Treasurer shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Branch Board of Directors, or these Bylaws. The Treasurer shall co-sign all checks with the President.

Section 8. Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for keeping a book of minutes at the principal office, or at such other place as the Branch Board of Directors may direct, of all meetings of Directors and members. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for providing notice of all meetings of the members and of the Branch Board of Directors required by the Bylaws or by law, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Branch Board of Directors, or these Bylaws.

Section 8. Membership Secretary. The Membership Secretary shall be responsible for the supervision of membership applications and related membership matters of the Association, and shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Branch Board of Directors, or these Bylaws.

ARTICLE VII. BRANCH MEMBER MEETINGS AND OTHER ACTIONS

Section 1. State Association Membership Meetings. The provisions related to the Annual Business Meeting and other member meetings of the Association are contained in the State Bylaws, including provisions pursuant to which Voting Members elect delegates to represent them at the Annual Business Meeting.

Section 2. Branch Annual Meeting. The May membership meeting shall be known as the Annual Business Meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing the Branch Board of Directors and any other business that may arise.

Section 3. Regular Meetings. The membership meetings of the Glendale Branch shall be held as prescribed by the Branch Board of Directors

Section 4. Special Meetings. Special membership meetings may be called by the President or by the

Branch Board of Directors and may be called upon the written request of ten members of the Branch. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. Except in cases of emergency, at least five (5) days shall be given.

Section 5. Notice of Branch Meetings. The Branch shall provide written notice of the annual meeting and any special members’ meetings to each Voting Member. The notice shall be delivered to the last address

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provided by the member to the Branch, not less than ten (10) nor more than ninety (90) days before the date of such meeting. The notice shall state the place, date, and time of the meeting and the general nature of the business to be transacted, and no other business may be transacted. In the case of a meeting at which Directors will be elected, the notice shall include the names of all those who are nominees as of the date of the notice.

Section 6. Quorum. 5 Voting Members shall constitute a quorum at any member meetings.

Section 7. Act of the Members. Voting may be conducted either at a member meeting at which a quorum is present, or by a written ballot in which the number of votes cast equals or exceeds the number required for a quorum. Approval of a matter voted on requires an affirmative majority of the votes cast, unless otherwise provided in these Bylaws.

Section 8. Voting at Meetings. Voting at meetings may be conducted by voice or secret ballot. Proxy voting and cumulative voting shall not be permitted on any matter voted upon by the members.

Section 9. Action by Written Consent without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Voting Members may be taken without meeting, provided that all the Voting Members shall individually or collectively provide unanimous written consent to that action. “Written consent” is defined to include consents submitted and received by electronic transmission, such as facsimile and email communication. All written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting, and shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the Directors.

ARTICLE VIII. BRANCH COMMITTEES

Section 1. Committees. The Branch Board of Directors may establish committees to oversee and be responsible for programs and projects, from time to time, as needed

Section 2. Committee Chairs. The Branch Board of Directors has the power to appoint Committee Chairs and Committee members, who shall serve until their successors are appointed.

Section 3. Duties of the Committees. The duties of the Committees shall be prescribed by the Branch Board of Directors, in addition to those duties prescribed under Article VIII, Section 4 for State Programs. Any expenditure necessary in the performance of duties by the Branch Committees shall be approved by the Branch Board of Directors. Any contracts and agreements negotiated or entered into by the Branch Committee must be signed by the duly authorized representatives of the Branch Board of Directors and the duly authorized representatives of the other party or parties to the contract or agreement.

Section 4. State Programs. Any Branch Committees that are established to oversee and assist in the administration of State Programs are subject to any applicable State policies, procedures, rules, and regulations established by the State Board of Directors regarding such programs.

Section 5. Resignation; Removal. Committee Chairs and members may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Board of Directors, President, or Recording Secretary of the Branch. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt, or at a later date specified in the notice and

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approved by the Board of Directors. Any Committee Chair or member may be asked to voluntarily resign, or be removed by, the Board of Directors, at any time, with or without cause.

ARTICLE IX. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STATE AND BRANCH

Section 1. General. The Branches are unincorporated associations who have fulfilled the Association’s Charter requirements, and by so doing, consent to become affiliates of the Association. The Branches agree to maintain the terms and conditions of its Charter and affiliation with the Association, as set forth in the State Bylaws and as established and determined by the State Board of Directors from time to time. Among other benefits of affiliation, Branches are listed as subordinate organizations under a group exemption ruling from the Internal Revenue Service for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(6) as a business league, provided the Branches annually submit the requested documentation and information required for the group exemption.

Section 2. Charter. Upon fulfilling the formation and operating requirements necessary to organize and establish a new Branch, and approval by the State Board of Directors, a Charter shall be granted to each new Branch. The new Branch shall maintain the terms and conditions of its Charter and affiliation with the Association as provided in Article IX, Section 1. The State Board of Directors has the power to revoke or terminate the Charter and affiliation of a Branch for cause, including but not limited to, the number of members in the Branch falling below five (5), or failure of the Branch to maintain the formation or operating requirements of a Branch. The State Board of Directors also has the power to revoke or terminate the Charter of a Branch in the event a Branch has taken actions, or continues to take actions, that wrongfully interfere with membership rights, or are deemed harmful to the Association and/or its members, in the determination of the State Board, provided the State Board has: (i) conducted a full and impartial investigation of the facts and circumstances, (ii) given reasonable opportunity for the Branch to present information on its behalf, and (iii) exhausted all other remedies, disciplinary, or corrective actions. Revocation or termination of a Charter shall result in the dissolution of the Branch and concurrent termination of affiliation with the Association. The Branch’s net assets remaining after the discharge of all obligations shall revert to the State Association.

Section 3. Affiliation; Branch Use of Association Name. In referring to its affiliation with the Music Teachers’ Association of California, Branches may use the name of the Music Teachers’ Association of California on their stationery, publications, or promotional literature, as so long as they designate the Branch name also and include the phrase “Affiliated with the Music Teachers’ Association of California.” This statement must be included in the Bylaws and must appear in other publications of the Branches.

Section 4. Branch Bylaws. Branch Bylaws and any amendments, revisions, or restatements thereto, must be in conformity with the State Bylaws and any Model Branch Bylaws provided by the Association, and may include any other bylaws the Branch wishes to adopt, so long as they are approved by the State Board as provided below. In the event of a conflict, the State Bylaws and any Model Branch Bylaws shall govern. When a State Bylaw amendment, revision, or restatement affects Branch Bylaws, the State shall amend, revise, or restate the Model Branch Bylaws accordingly, so that a Branch may ensure conformity with the State Bylaws. Branch Bylaws, including any amendments, revisions, or restatements thereto, must be submitted to and approved by the State Board of Directors before they become effective.

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Section 5. Branch Code of Professional Conduct. Any Branch codes of professional conduct or ethics shall be in conformity with any codes, policies, procedures, rules or guidelines established and provided by the Association pertaining to such matters, including any amendments, revisions, or restatements thereto. Branch Codes of Ethics or Professional Conduct must be approved by the State Board before they become effective. Branch Codes of Ethics or Professional Conduct shall not be contained in any Branch Bylaws, but shall exist as an independent document.

Section 6. Branch Officers and Directors. Branch Officers and Directors shall be elected by the members of that Branch, in accordance with the provisions of Branch Bylaws. Branch Officers and Directors may be removed according to the provisions of the Branch Bylaws. The State Board also has the authority and power to remove Branch Officers and Directors, in accordance with the disciplinary action provisions of Article IV, Section 20 of the State Bylaws. Branches, and Branch Bylaws, may not grant honorary or lifetime Office or Director titles or positions. Branch Officers and Directors have responsibilities to the Association, the Branch, and the members, and by accepting such position, agree to be bound to the duties and responsibilities governed by the provisions of the California Corporations Code, the Articles of Incorporation, the State Bylaws, the Branch Bylaws, and any other policies and procedures established by the State and Branch Boards, from time to time.

Section 7. Interpretation; Final Determination. The Association has the sole authority as to the interpretation, application, and final determination of the State Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, Association policies and procedures, codes of conduct or ethics, and any other rules and regulations. The Association has the final authority regarding the interpretation, application, and determination of Branch Bylaws, Branch codes of conduct or ethics, policies and procedures, and any other rules and regulations that affect State-Level Rights of members or the interests of the larger Association, as determined in the sole discretion of the State Board. This statement shall appear in all Branch Bylaws.

Section 8. Liability. Branches have no authority to, and may not, incur or contract any indebtedness, obligations, or any other liabilities, which might be construed or considered a liability of the State Association. These Bylaws shall not be deemed to create any relationship of agency, partnership, or joint venture between the Association and Branches, and the Branches shall not make such representation to anyone. The Branches are not, and may not represent that they are, an arm, agent, legal representative, or integral part of the Association, and the Association shall not be involved in the day-to-day affairs of the Branches, except as related to membership and State programs or materials. Branches shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that third parties with which it has dealings understand that it is a separate legal entity from the Association. The Association is not responsible or liable for the debts of the Branches or actions taken by the Branches that may create liability for the Association, by virtue of affiliation.

Section 9. State Indemnification. The Branch shall defend and indemnify the Music Teachers’ Association of California and its Directors, Officers, Staff, employees, and agents, and save them harmless from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, claims, liens, judgments, penalties, fines, attorneys’ fees, court costs and other legal expenses, insurance policy deductibles, and all other expenses arising out of or related to any act, omission or negligence by the Branch, or its Directors, Officers, employees or agents, arising from any claim of any nature whatsoever.

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Section 10. Financial Reports. All Branches shall have the same fiscal year as the State Association, from August 1 through July 31, and shall send financial reports to the State Office on a form prescribed by the State Board of Directors on or before August 15 of each year. The State Board of Directors may, at any time, perform a financial review or audit of any Branch.

Section 11. Branch Names. A Branch shall be designated by the name of the county in which it is located. Where there are two (2) or more Branches in the same county, the Association shall designate the newer Branch with a name corresponding to the specific local area in which the Branch is located.

Section 12. Membership Directory. The State Membership Directory is a benefit of membership for facilitating communication among members and shall be used by members only, and may not be used by members or non-members for commercial or solicitation purposes. Mailing lists for such purposes may be purchased directly from the State Office.

ARTICLE X. CONVENTIONS

Section 1. Annual State Convention; Annual Business Meeting. There shall be an Annual State Convention of the Association (the “Convention”) held between June 1 and August 31, at such time and place as determined by the State Board of Directors, except that the location shall alternate each year between the North Region and South Region. Pursuant to the State Bylaws, the Annual Business Meeting of the members of the Association shall be held during the Annual State Convention.

Section 2. Fees and Expenses. The State Board of Directors shall determine all registration and other fees for the Convention and shall be solely responsible for the preparation, organization, and conduct of the Convention.

ARTICLE XI. ARBITRATION

In the event of any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement arising from or relating to the Association’s Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, Branch Bylaws, and any State or Branch rules, regulations, policies, or procedures, or the breach thereof, the Association and its members shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question, or disagreement. To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith, and recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If they do not reach such solution within a period of sixty (60) days, then upon notice by either party to the other, all disputes, claims, questions, or differences shall be finally settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the provisions of its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

ARTICLE XII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the Association and the Branches in all cases where they apply and where they are not inconsistent with the California Corporations Code, the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, and any special rules of order the Association may adopt.

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ARTICLE XII. DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution of the Branch, the net assets remaining after the discharge of all obligations shall be transferred to the State Association, or according to the requirements provided by state or federal law.

ARTICLE XIV. AMENDMENT OF BRANCH BYLAWS

Section 1. Amendment Proposals. Amendments may be proposed by the Branch Board of Directors, or by written petition signed by five-percent (5%) of the Voting Members in the Branch, submitted in writing to the Branch Board of Directors at least two weeks before the vote on the amendment is expected to be taken.

Section 2. Methods of Amendment. These Branch Bylaws may be amended in conformance with Article IX, Section 4, by a vote of two-thirds of those Voting Members at a meeting where quorum is present, or by two-thirds of Voting Members casting a written ballot in which the number of votes cast equals or exceeds the number required for a quorum. In each case, written notice of the proposed amendments, including the text of the proposed amendments, shall be submitted to the Voting Members at least two weeks prior to the date of the action. Such amendments that are approved by the Voting Members shall not become effective until final approval by the State Board pursuant to Article IX, Section 4, above.

Section 3. Amendments to State Bylaws. Provisions for proposing and amending the State Bylaws are set forth in the State Bylaws.

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Glendale Branch Music Achievement Award (M2A)Piano, String, Wind & Voice Students

Evaluation Date: Sunday, May 1, 2016Glendale Branch is proud to announce the 2016 Music Achievement Award, the 13th annual M2A. This study course and evaluation, which is now open topiano, string, wind and voice students, includes performance, technique, sightreading and theory requirements. Outside, professional evaluators, hired by Glendale Branch, will conduct the evaluations in private homes.

All participating students will receive:1. A written evaluation2. M2A certificate for participating3. Branch Honors for any evaluation level (school grade does not factor in)4. A rosette, if the student receives Branch Honors. Rosette may be received at Glendaleʼs Sunday, May 22, 4pm Awards Event or the teacher may pick it up with their evaluations at the home of Carl Matthes, 532 Neal Drive, Los Angeles 90041.

Teachers may not accompany their own students.Levels Prep, 1 and 2 receive a 10 minute evaluation

1. Two pieces freely chosen 2. Technique - follow CM guidelines or a freely chosen etude or study by Czerny, Hanon, Kramer, Burgmuller or others.3. Sightreading4. Theory - Student presents completed study course on evaluation day

Levels 3, 4 and 5 receive a 12 minute evaluation1. Two or three pieces freely chosen2. Technique - follow CM guidelines or freely chosen etude or study by Czerny, Hanon, Kramer, Burgmuller or others.3. Sightreading4. Theory - Student presents completed study course on evaluation day

Levels 6 - 9 and Advanced receive a 15 minute evaluation1. Three pieces freely chosen2. Technique - follow CM guidelines or a freely chosen etude or study by Chopin, Liszt, Czerny or others.3. Sightreading4. Theory - Student presents completed study course on evaluation day

Procedure:1. Registration period is from January 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016. Student registration and payment of fees must be completed by postmark deadline of February 1, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, with a postmark deadline date of March 1, 2016, with payment of a $10.00 late fee per student. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.2. Evaluation schedule and evaluation forms will be sent by April 1, 2016.3. Students bring their music, evaluation form and theory material with them on evaluation day.4. Since there is a free choice of repertoire, studentʼs level is determined by the theory course.5. There is no computer registration, just submit M2Aʼs handwritten registration form.6. No photocopied music may be given to the evaluator.7. Students who receive Branch Honors may be any level and in any school grade. Honors requirements are: all pieces and technique well-performed and memorized, completion and/or pass theory course, and good or better in sightreading, technique and pieces. Judgeʼs decision for branch honors is final.

TEACHERS ENTERING STUDENTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ON EVALUATION DAY

For additional information, call M2A Chair Zabel Guyumjyan (818) 764-3895

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The Glendale Branch of the Music Teachers’ Association of California Memorial Music Scholarship Foundation

announces the 2016

MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS

Open to vocalists and instrumentalists who are 11th or 12th grade students studying with a current, active member of the Glendale Branch of the Music Teachers’ Association.

The following scholarship amounts are available this year

Grand Prize Awards Keyboard: $700.00 Wind/Voice: $700.00

Joseph and Laura DiTullio String Award: $700.00

plus as many as 9 additional Scholarship Awards $450.00 (any category). Encouragement Awards $100.00 (any category)

Audition Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016 Audition Location: Brand Library, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, Ca 91201 Application Deadline February 25, 2016 (certified mail not accepted) Application Fee: $35.00 (non-refundable)

To be paid by teacher’s check only, made payable to: MTAC Glendale Branch MMSF

Repertoire Requirements: All applicants must present two memorized solo selections, choosing one from each of the following two categories: 1. Baroque Period or Classical Period 2. Romantic/Impressionistic Period or Contemporary Period

Concerti are not acceptable for piano; instrumentalists may perform only one movement from one concerto. Popular music is not acceptable. Maximum audition time for each applicant will not exceed 15 minutes. At the discretion of the judges, students may be asked to move to the next piece or be stopped.

Requirements for All Applicants: 1. Must be in the 11th or 12th grade. 2. Must have studied with a Glendale Branch MTAC member since Jan. 1, 2015 and must be recommended

by their teacher. Verification may be requested. Include names of previous teachers and dates of study. 3. Must have participated in at least one Branch activity (including Certificate of Merit and VOCE) since

January 1, 2015. EVERY STUDENT MUST INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF PROGRAM WITH APPLICATION.

4. Must submit school transcripts verifying they have been in American Schools since the 9th grade. 5. All winners, including Scholarship Award winners, must attend Awards Evening on Sunday, May 22, in

order to receive their awards. 6. Grand Prize winners must agree to perform at Awards Evening (May 22) in order to receive their awards. i An 11th grade student who wins Grand Prize will not be eligible to compete the following year. i All scholarship amounts will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. The decision of the judges is final. i Only teacher’s checks will be accepted for the application fee of $35.00. Returned checks will be subject to

a $25.00 charge plus any bank charge.

For further information call: Zabel Guyumjyan, Chair at (818) 764-3895 39

The Music Teachers’ Association of California Glendale Branch

2016 Memorial Music Scholarship Foundation Audition

Application Deadline: Postmark date is February 25, 2016

Please print legibly or type - no cursive writing Name_____________________________________ School___________________________________Grade______ Home Address___________________________________ City______________________________Zip_____________ Phone__________________________ Date of Birth_________________Age________Instrument_________________ Name of Current PrivateTeacher___________________________________ Phone____________________________ Accompanist’s Name____________________________________________ Phone____________________________ Compositions to be presented. Include keys, opus numbers, movements. Popular music is not acceptable. Concerti are not acceptable for piano. Instrumentalists may perform one movement from one concerto. 1 Title________________ Key____ Opus____ Mvt.____ Composer____________________ Exact Timing_________ 2 Title______________________ Key____ Opus____ Mvt.____ Composer_______________ Exact Timing_________ Biographical Information (please include on back of this application) For music teacher: I certify that this student qualifies in all pre-requisites for the scholarship Auditions. Signature__________________________________________________________________________________ Private Music Teacher Name of student’s High School

TO ALL APPLICANTS: Please include some brief biographical information on the back of this sheet. Please include such information as your parents’ names, any awards you may have won etc. Your family is invited to attend Awards Evening with you on May 22. All cash award winners, including Scholarship Awards winners must attend this program in order to receive their awards, or the award is forfeited.

POSTMARK DEADLINE: February 25, 2016. NO APPLICATIONS AND NO CHANGES OF REPERTOIRE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DEADLINE DATE. Winners will be notified by phone within 24 hours after the auditions. Applicants will receive judges’ remarks within 10 days after the auditions. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish the comments sent to you. Send your completed application, with all supporting documents including a stamped self-addressed envelope and your teacher’s check for $35.00 for the non-refundable application fee (make check payable to “MTAC Glendale Branch, MMSF”) to:

Chair: Zabel Guymjyan (818) 764-3895 7726 Bellaire Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91605

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED—CERTIFIED MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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Music Teachers’ Association of California CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

TEACHER WORK AGREEMENT – Year 2015-2016

By registering students in the Certificate of Merit Program, I, (CM Teacher Name), understand the following:

• I am required to attend the Branch CM Information Meeting if I have never done CM before. • I must have access to email and agree to check my email regularly. • I will enroll my students in CM via the Internet at www.mtac.org between Oct 1thand midnight Oct

31st. The website will compute CM fees due which includes the branch fees.

• By Nov. 1st I must sent one check made out to the branch including the fees for all students, a printout of my Student List, a printout of the Student Fees List, and this signed agreement.

• There is no late registration and there is no refund after registration closes. • I must make every effort to see that all Registration and Evaluation Information is correct, and

that my students’ names are typed correctly. Errors cannot be changed after Nov. 1st. • My Teacher Work Day requirements are based on CM Registration. o 1-5 students = ½ day, 6-19 students = 1 day, 20 or more students = 1 ½ days • I must work and may not send a substitute in my place. A monetary fine of $150 (1/2 day), $300 (1

day) and $500 (1 ½ days) payable to the branch will be imposed if I refuse to work or do not show up for my assigned shift (pro-rated if I show up late or leave before my shift is over). Important: Should the teacher refuse to pay the fee by the deadline set by the individual Branch, the teacher will be disqualified from participating in CM until the fee is paid. Members may apply for exceptions, such as for physical disability, injury, medical issues, financial hardship, with appropriate evidence provided by the applicant, to be decided on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the CM Council or State Board.

• Dropping students later does not change this agreement, which is based on initial registrations. I will still be required to work the designated number of hours.

• I must work where needed and will maintain a positive atmosphere for CM. • I must follow Policy Section 11 “Communication Procedures” and if I cannot solve a problem with my

Student/Parent, I will direct any concerns and criticisms only to my Branch CM Chair. • I will not give out the name, address, email, or phone number of the Chairperson, CM Council or State

Board Members to my students or their parents. • I must read and abide by the current CM Syllabus and the current CM Policy. • I will not use cell phones while on the job working evaluations. • I will not bring my children with me to work my shift. • I must be the primary teacher for the students I enroll in CM and may not enter students under my

name for any other teacher. CM Policy Section 2, #2 and #3 – CM Teachers who wrongfully enroll the students of a non-MTAC-member may be subject to disciplinary action by the Association. Primary teacher may only register students whom they teacher the majority (75%) of lessons.

I, (CM Teacher Name), understand the above Certificate of Merit Teacher Agreement Policy and have also read the current Certificate of Merit Policy issued by the CM Council and the current CM Syllabus. Please check one of the following:

D I will be available to work. My preferred job is: (data-entry, driver, theory grader, theory room monitor or/and performance room monitor) D I will be unavailable to work, and I am including a monetary fine of:

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