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The Utah Music Teacher Volume 52 Issue 1 September 2007

President’s MessageA goal I have for each year is to attend the state conference. Our Vice President, Lynn Dean, has worked very hard for the past year to bring us a wonderful two‑day conference with guest presenters like Nancy Weems, Catherine Rollin, and many more. I hope you have all set or will now set the goal of attending this conference with me and so many of our teaching friends. Attend with a willingness to learn and to receive and share information, and you will come away with new skills, renewed friendships and a sense of accomplishment.

Since it is the beginning of another school year, our students have many tests to take, so I thought it would be fun for the teachers to also take a test. Please do your own work. A number 2 pencil is not required. If you’d like to check your answers, please look on page 14.

1. Who is the person we need to thank for putting together our member directory every year?

A. Sandra PreyszB. Hillary ClintonC. Clara Schumann Cont. on page 4

A Special Concert Presentation with David Lanz and Kurt BestorYou won’t want to miss this one‑of‑a‑kind concert presentation with Grammy‑award nominated pianist David Lanz and Emmy‑award winning composer/performer Kurt Bestor. These two nationally acclaimed piano artists will be appearing together for the very first time on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 12:00pm at SLCC‑Redwood Campus.

During this intimate and interactive concert, David will dialogue with the audience and answer questions. He will discuss his creative process and cover topics such as composition, improvisation, inspiration, and performance anxiety. David has recorded over 20 albums, including the landmark Cristofori’s Dream, which was Number One on Billboard’s first Adult Alternative/New Age chart for 27 weeks. His latest projects include his first Sound Traveler label release, A Cup of Moonlight, and the long‑awaited visual/music project, Living Temples.

Drawing from his over 15 CDs including Sketches, Seasons, and the Joyspring series, Bestor will share with you how his first teacher—his mother—taught him how to “play a sunrise” and then demonstrate how you can get your students to play the music “between the notes.” He’ll also play some never before heard selections from his soon‑to‑be‑released CD, A Life...Composed By Kurt Bestor.

Both these nationally acclaimed artists are known for their easy‑going demeanor and comfortable rapport with their audiences, which should make for a lively and informative presentation. Following the concert, they’ll stay to take pictures, answer questions, and sign songbooks for you. David Lanz and Kurt Bestor—together for the first time and only at the Utah Music Teachers Association Conference. Read more about conference details on pages 3 and 12‑15.

Still available

238 page hardbound book

50 year history of the organization

$20 each

Utah Music Teachers Association Through The Years

Chapter and state organization histories, pictures, and an article written by a founding member

Teaching philosophies illustrating motivation, personal and professional goals

Pages of quotes—inspiring thoughts to brighten your day and inspire students

Available at State Conference in OctoberContact Coila Robinson

801 295-0499 or [email protected] to purchase a copy before.

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UMTA State Conference I Touch the Future...I Teach

October 26‑27Salt Lake Community College—Redwood Campus

Registration Deadline: October 12

Hey, all you Utah Music Teachers!!! Have we got a wingding of a conference planned for you! The conference will be held in the Student Center of Salt Lake Community College, Redwood Campus, 4600 South Redwood Road. And instead of having only one major presenter, we’ve got (count ’em!) TWO!!!

Our first major presenter is Dr. Nancy Weems, head of the Piano Department at University of Houston, Texas. I’ve been a member of MTNA for some 33 years now, and of all the presenters I’ve heard at state conferences, Dr. Weems has been one of the most outstanding! Her presentations will be, “Creative Practice using the ‘Rule of Opposites;’” “Developing Skills for Active Listening;” and “Schumann’s Kinderszenen—Revisiting an Old Friend.” Dr. Weems will also conduct a masterclass with outstanding performers from Utah colleges.

Catherine Rollin is our second major presenter. Recognized as one of the premiere internationally‑known presenters, Catherine will present an Alfred Showcase, followed by two sessions of a presentation titled “Technique and Artistry—The Inseparable Duet.”

See biographies and pictures of Dr. Nancy Weems and Catherine Rollin on page 14.

Other presenters include:

Dr. Bonnie Gritton, U of U, “Of Backboards & Keyboards—What Musicians Can Learn from Athletic Coaches.”

Dr. Irene Perry‑Fox, BYU, “Teaching Technique Right from the Beginning through Advanced.” Demonstrations at each level by her students.

Dr. Susan Duehlmeier, U of U, “Siblings Without Rivalry…Practical Strategies to Foster Cooperative Sibling Relations.” A panel discussion will feature students and parents.

Dr. Vedrana Subotic, U of U, “Pedal Points…a Discussion and Demonstration of Pedaling Problems and Their Solutions.” Each stylistic period will be discussed.

Dr. Robin Hancock, BYU, “Rachmaninoff the Teacher.”

Jason Seaver, “Establishing and Managing a Small Business.” Emphasis will be on our music studios.

Additional presenters were in the process of turning in descriptions of their presentations at the time the newsletter went to press, but you can plan on those presentations being outstanding as well!

The Brown/England Piano Duo will be our performing artists at the conference banquet on Friday evening. This duo has performed throughout the United States and Europe and were recently awarded first place gold medal winners of the prestigious New England Conservatory International Ensemble Competition.

There will be AIM presentations by Sharolynn Aston, State AIM Chair, as well as certification presentations & testing by Cheryl Rytting, NCTM, State Certification Chair.

Various publishers will showcase their new music. And exhibitors will have their booths available for you to browse during the breaks between presentations.

The Friday banquet and Saturday luncheon will both be served…no buffet lines!!! Check out the fantastic menu on the registration form on page 15.

REGISTRATION

There are two ways to register for the conference.

ONlINE OpTIONGo to www.utahmta.org. Payment will be with PayPal. If you have any questions or problems with online registration, please contact Anna Kennington at (801) 465‑9218 or [email protected].

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MAIl-IN OpTIONUse registration form on page 15 and send with a check or money order, payable to UMTA, to

Arlene Stuart, Conference Registration1155‑6 W. Bloomington Drive SouthSt. George, Utah 84790

Questions? Contact Arlene at (435) 674‑9598

More information about the conference, lodging and food options, driving directions, etc., is on pages 12‑15.

We hope that you’re planning on coming to this year’s conference! You’ll be well rewarded for the effort!

—Lynn Dean, 2007 UMTA Conference Chair

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President’s Message continued from page 1

2. MTNA stands forA. Master Teachers of North America.B. Music Teachers National Association.C. Music Taught Never Again.

3. UMTA stands forA. Understanding Music Teachers Always.B. Utah Music Teachers Association.C. Utah’s Merry Teachers Association.

4. Who plans the State Conference?A. Vice President Lynn Dean.B. President Lynda Broadbent.C. Past President Cheryl Norman.

5. Where will State Conference be held this year?A. Salt Lake Community College—Redwood

Road Campus.B. Salt Lake Community College—Larry

Miller Campus.C. Home of Johnny Miller.

6. National Conference will be held March, 2008 inA. Honolulu, Hawaii.B. Salt Lake City, Utah.C. Denver, Colorado.

7. The UMTA 2007 Conference will be heldA. November 10–11.B. December 24–25.C. October 26–27.

8. The 2006 Conference was historic becauseA. It was UMTA’s 50th Anniversary.B. Coila Robinson and Lezlee Bishop spent

many hours putting together a history book of UMTA.

C. MTNA President Paul Stewart attended and presented a class.

D. All of the above.9. Some of the many memories made by teachers

attending UMTA Conference includeA. Dancing and singing to Celebrate!B. The American Piano Quartet.C. Attending many great presentations.D. All of the above.

10. Performance Evaluations are held throughout the state so

A. Wonderful students can share their talent in Honors Recitals during Conference.

B. Susan Schofield and all her committee will have something to do.

C. None of the above.

11. MTNA offersA. Free legal consultation.B. Insurance.C. All of the above.

12. The truth about Composition Competitions: A. An annual competition both for students

and teachers.B. The Student competition entry deadline

is set by MTNA as the second Monday in September each year.

C. The teachers who win will receive $100.00 D. Only A and B13. A.I.M. stands for

A. Always In Motion.B. Achievement in Music.C. All Improved Musicians.

14. Students that participate in State Auditions and are chosen as 1st place in their age division and category may

A. go on to participate in the Southwest Division in January, 2008.

B. if they win in Southwest Division they will compete at the National Conference in Denver in March, 2008.

C. The Young Artist winner in the piano division at National will win a Steinway Grand Piano.

D. All of the above.15. The MTNA teacher enrichment grant purpose is

A. To provide financial assistance to music teachers for private study, specific college level course work or other projects that will enhance the performing and teaching skills of the applicant.

B. To get you some extra spending cash.C. To pay off your loans.

16. The Local Association Matching Grant ProgramA. Helps associations have cookies and

punch at every meeting.B. Provides assistance to MTNA affiliated

local associations for the educational and professional development of teachers.

C. Supports and promotes music in the immediate community.

D. Both B and C

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the UMTA State Conference October 26th–27th,

Lynda Broadbent, UMTA President


UMTA Calendar

Check the website www.utahmta.org for the most recent calendar info, more specific times and locations, and to download forms.

Sept. 15 State Board Meeting 1:00pm AIM Chairman/Presidents 2:00pm All State Board members Daynes Music, 6935 S. State St., Midvale

Sept. 21‑29 Performance Evaluations Specific times/dates: see table on this page.

Oct. 25‑27 MTNA Performance Competitions

Oct. 26–27 UMTA State Conference Salt Lake Community College, Redwood Campus

Oct. 27 MTNA Certification Testing 4:00pm

January 1 State Newsletter Deadline Send submissions to [email protected]

Performance Evaluations

This is a great opportunity for students to receive an evaluation of their performance from well‑qualified judges. Students may perform one or two pieces as long as they stay within the designated time limits. There is a solo category as well as an ensemble category. The judges will select up to 20% of the students to play in the Honors Recitals at the upcoming UMTA State Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Recitals will be held between 4:00 and 7:00pm beginning on the hour in two different locations on the Redwood Road campus of Salt Lake Community College. This is a wonderful performance opportunity for students as well as a chance to hear other talented students from around the state.

Fees

$10 per person solo or per ensemble for:College Students and Adults (all regions) (one or two judges depending on the region)K‑12 for Sandy/Jordan Region and the Salt Lake/Park City/Heber Region (there will be two judges)

$7 per person solo or per ensemble for:K‑12 Ogden/Davis, St. George, Vernal/Roosevelt, Bridgerland/North, Provo/Orem/Nebo/Sevier/Timp. Regions (there will be one judge)

Categories and RequirementsK‑6 7 min. limit any style/composer7‑12 10 min. limit original solo music from classical repertoireCollege 10 min. limit original solo music from classical repertoireAdult 10 min. limit original solo music from classical repertoireEnsemble 7 min. limit any style/composer

Solo music is to be memorized. Ensemble music does not need to be memorized and must be performed by students (no teachers). There will be two pianos available at the conference. Check to make sure your region has two pianos available if you are doing two piano repertoire. Original music must be presented to the judges (no photocopies). No concertos.

Deadline and How to Register Students

Registration is to be postmarked on or before September 6, 2007. The only exception is the St. George Region which will have a postmark due date of September 15, 2007.

The Official Registration Form is found at utahmta.org under “Forms” and is to be mailed with one check per studio to the Region Chair indicated on the form. Please make sure all information is filled out completely and legibly to ensure that all certificates of participation will be printed accurately.

Region Date and Chair Location

St. George 9/29 Lynn Dean

Piano GallerySt. George

Vernal/Roosevelt

9/29Micki Allred

880 S. 200 W.Roosevelt

Sandy/Jordan

9/21‑9/22Leslie Anderson

Hope Holder (co‑chair)

Daynes Music Midvale

Bridgerland/North

9/22Anita Ream

Piano GalleryNorth Logan

10am‑12noonSLC/Park

City/Heber/Tooele

9/28‑9/29Kimberly Baker

Angela Toone (co‑chair)

Riverton Music7th E. and I‑80

Provo/Orem/Sevier/Timp/

Nebo

9/22Susan Nicholes

Piano GalleryOrem

Ogden/Davis

9/29Lois Matthews

Kimberly Marsden (co‑chair)

2506 N. 2450 E.Layton

—Susan Schofield, NCTM, Performance Evaluations Chair


Membership

The directory you received in August included all 599 UMTA members at the end of the last year ending on June 30, 2007. At a cost of over $5.00 each, the directory is a valuable benefit for UMTA members. In previous years, directories have been printed earlier, but this time we have waited until the end. Because this directory is last year’s membership, state and local association officers and chairmen should check the website, www.utahmta.org, to verify current membership for teachers wishing to participate in UMTA or local association activities. As of August 1st, only 380 (63%) have renewed.

The State Board of Directories listed in the directory is for the current year, 2007‑2008. Local Association officers, calendars, and current members are listed on the website. Application forms for UMTA events can also be downloaded.

Any changes to membership information should be submitted to Utah MTA Membership Chairman, Sandra Preysz, at [email protected]. It would be wise to check your listing on the website first because corrections may have already been made after the printing of the directory.

If you have not been receiving email from the UMTA teachers announcement list, please check your email listed on the website. That email address is the one to which all announcements are sent. The website administrator/developer sends a list of “fatal” addresses and he requests that these be removed immediately. If your email is not listed, this could be the reason.

If you do not appear on the website, you have not paid your dues for 2007‑2008. Teachers who paid MTNA in late July or August will be added as soon as that report is received. The membership year runs from July 1 to June 30 and if you are renewing now, it’s best to send your renewal to Sandra, the state membership chairman, since reports from MTNA are received only once per month. The dues will be recorded in the UMTA database immediately and forwarded to MTNA for final processing.

At this time, send new or renewal memberships to:

Sandra Preysz, NCTM2174 East Lonsdale DriveCottonwood Heights, UT 84121‑4919

—Sandra Preysz, NCTM, State Membership Chairman

MTNA Foundation News

Were you one of the lucky recipients of a giant gift basket at last year’s UMTA State Conference? MTNA Foundation raffle tickets are still only $1.00 each! You’ll want to buy yours early to have the best chance of winning this year.

All donations go directly to the MTNA Foundation Fund to award Teacher Enrichment Grants, Local Association Grants, awards for Student Competitions, Distinguished Composer of the Year, Outstanding Collegiate Chapters, and other worthwhile projects.

Many UMTA teachers and chapters have been assisted by the MTNA Foundation Fund in the past and WILL be assisted in the future. With your help, MTNA can continue to give for a more musical tomorrow.

Remember: Buy LOTS of tickets, and BUY THEM EARLY! Look for the MTNA Foundation table next to the registration table at the UMTA State Convention, October 26‑27 at Salt Lake Community College—Redwood Campus.

—Elaine Leggat, MTNA Foundation Chair

Composition Competition

If you are only now beginning to think about entering a student in the competition, it is probably too late. Otherwise be apprised that the deadline for the application and mailed scores is postmark by midnight of September 11, 2007. There can be no exceptions. You will find all the information you need in the April/May American Music Teacher on page 43. Application can only be done online at www.mtna.org. If you don’t do it this year, try for next year.

—Virginia (Ginger) Folsom, Composition Competition Chair

Certification

Congratulations to Kathryn Strong, NCTM, and Tracy Young, NCTM, on becoming nationally certified!

As we begin our chapter meetings for this coming year, it is a good time to begin the process of certification. Check the websites www.mtna.org or www.utahmta.org under certification for information on how to get started. Also, your chapter certification chair can help you.


For those needing to take the Music History Proficiency Test, we have a new resource available to use in studying. With the help of Pamela Jones, NCTM, adjunct music professor at Salt Lake Community College, Norton Publishing has donated copies of the textbook, The Enjoyment of Music, with its accompanying CDs. This is an informative, helpful and fun textbook. Each UMTA chapter will be getting a copy that can be loaned out for those preparing for the test. Check with your Chapter Certification Chair if you are interested. Thanks, Pam!

Testing will be available at our State Conference on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at 4:00pm. Requests for test materials must be sent to MTNA by September 27, 2007. Best wishes as you pursue certification!

—Cheryl Rytting, NCTM, State Certification Chair

MusicLink

The MusicLink national summit was held the end of June in Fairfax, Virginia. Those of us in attendance heard

inspiring performances from nine young, outstanding MusicLink students from around the country. 14‑year‑old Tricia Lewis from Grantsville, Utah played Mozart’s Fantasy in d minor. This was a wonderful experience for Tricia and a great opportunity for our state.

The MusicLink Foundation links students who are talented and have financial need with teachers willing to teach for free or at a reduced rate. Corporate sponsors provide funding for teacher reimbursement of up to $150 a year for festival fees, instrument repair, music, etc., and scholarships. Please visit www.musiclinkfoundation.org for a complete list of partners and benefits.

The newest business partner in Utah is the Heirloom Piano Company in West Valley, owned by Jason Robison. They will offer $10 off piano tuning and 10% off of any repairs under $250 for MusicLink students. For more information, visit www.heirloompianocompany.com.

If you currently teach or would like to teach a student on complete or partial scholarship, please let me know so you can enjoy these benefits. —Jenean Christensen, NCTM, MusicLink Coordinator

Review: What’s New?

I hope you have had a great summer and are ready for the coming school year. The next time you are at the music store check out these new publications.

Alfred Music has completed their Mastering the Piano series with books 6 and 7. These short volumes of motivating performance repertoire have been limited for the purpose

of not seeming a daunting task to finish. They come with a CD and are affordably priced from $8.50 to $12.50. No real surprises but filled with music that is familiar and desired. Volume 7 includes Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C# minor, Liszt’s Liebestraume and Chopin’s Fantasie Impromptu. They are larger print and scholarly edited by Carole Bigler and Valery Lloyd‑Watts. Lloyd‑Watts also does a wonderful performance of each piece.

FJH has some great new supplementary books for the beginning student. I particularly like Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day by Helen Marlais and Kevin Olson. As the title attests, these are daily exercises in building an impeccable sense of rhythm, key recognition, and other elements of mujsic making. There are five daily assignments with specific instructions and a weekly one to be done at the lesson in ensemble. There is material to cover ten weeks before moving on to the next level. In order not to outpace

the student’s sight reading level you could assign less so that it takes longer to finish each level. $5.50.

Also by FJH is the composition workbook. If you would like a comprehensive, step‑by‑step primer for creating music, this would be a good choice. There are seven units comprised of Tools of The Trade, Let’s Explore, Improvise, and Compose Your Own. This is by Kevin (YEAH!) Olson and Wynn‑Anne Rossi. $6.50.

Kevin also has a new mid‑beginning level solo out that kids love to play. The lyrics tell the story of Mozart and Haydn’s contest to end a piece with the greatest distance apart. Mozart wins by having the middle voice played with the nose which the student then gets to do with arms outstretched.

Hope this helps put a little pizazz in your fall teaching.

A fun new story (not music) book you might want to put in your studio waiting room is Ginger and Petunia by Patricia Polacca. The author is a lifelong friend of mine and she has written and illustrated this delightful narrative about me and my pet potbellied pig Petunia, who just so happens to live in the house. This is a tall tale about Petunia taking over my lessons while I am out of town. You will get a good laugh while wondering just what is true or not. This is published by Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Readers, and is enjoyed by all ages. Available at all bookstores or online.

—Virginia (Ginger) Folsom, NCTM, Salt Lake and Sandy Chapters


Local Association News

Editor’s note: This section highlights the great things happening in our local chapters so we can share ideas. All chapters are encouraged to submit entries each issue of the newsletter. Check the website www.utahmta.org to find chapter officers and members and their contact information, as well as the most updated calendar info.

BridgerlandThe Bridgerland Chapter would like to extend a very huge thank you to our outgoing president, Robyn Earl. She did a fabulous job these past two years. She greatly influenced our chapter with her enthusiasm. We are grateful for her dedication and leadership.

We would also like to thank last year’s committees and our members for their selfless service, making the Bridgerland Chapter the great source of synergy, camaraderie and education that it is.

Our closing social in May was wonderful. We had the opportunity to have an informal luncheon with Dr. Irving Wasserman. He reminisced about his life and shared great insights into his teaching philosophies and living life to its fullest. What an amazing man!

We will start our new year off with a bang at our September Meeting/Opening Social on September 13th at 10:15am. It will be potluck and held at the home of Carol Johnson in Smithfield. It promises to be a fun and informative meeting. That evening our teachers are invited to a workshop by Jon Schmdt followed by a concert at Preston High School which will be open to the public.

Our October meeting will be on the 11th at the Piano Gallery in Logan. It will feature “Winning Repertoire Ideas” that teachers can use as a guide when assigning pieces for AIM, Federation, regular coursework, etc.

The Bridgerland chapter meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10:15am at the Piano Gallery in Logan unless otherwise announced. We look forward to another great year!

—Bonnie Slaughter, Bridgerland Chapter President

DavisWe at the Davis Chapter are looking forward to a new year of teaching, which always brings a rejuvenation of spirit, and the prospect of new students, new music, new goals and new opportunities is energizing. We would love

to have you join us monthly for Davis Chapter meetings. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. Here is the program outlined for the year.

September 11 Opening Social Academy Music, 16 S. Main, KaysvilleJerald Simon, “Creative Improvisation: Can you make your Three Blind Mice go oriental? What about country‑western?” Fun ideas to encourage creativity in children.Lunch will be served after the meeting.

October 2 Academy Music, KaysvilleJuliet Preston, “Creative Strategies for Effective Practicing.”

November 6 Academy Music, KaysvilleDr. Sheryl Christensen, “The Structure of Music: Elements of Form.” If you are able to attend the State Conference, come prepared to share a favorite new idea.

December 4 11:45am, Chantilly Mansion, 170 N. Main, LaytonChristmas Luncheon

January 8 Bountiful MusicDr. Dick Wursten, “Is Your Bach Baroque?”

February 5 Bountiful Music“Preparing Your Business Income Tax Return—Is the government getting more of your money than it deserves?” A Certified Public Accountant will discuss legitimate deductions you might be missing in your taxes.

March 5Dr. Lydia Wu, a fine teacher from Weber State will conduct a Master Class of Davis Chapter students.

April 1 Bountiful MusicJanet Mann, Emeritus Professor from U of U, “Answering YOUR questions about Technique.” Come prepared to ask questions about those pesky technique problems that affect all of our students’ playing.

May 6 Centerville LibraryClosing Social—Chapter Members will present and perform their favorite “Student Savers.” Lunch served.

—Annette Houston, NCTM, Davis Chapter President

Jordan RiverWe can’t wait to celebrate the Jordan River Chapter’s 20th Anniversary (officially in 2008), so we’re giving away prizes at every meeting! Light luncheons and fabulous presenters will also keep us motivated to be active members by attending throughout the year.

Presenters for 2007‑2008 include Jane Calder, Dr. Barlow


Bradford, Lois Matthews, Kimberly Moody, Melanie Squires, Marie Harris, and a panel of Jordan River Chapter members. Topics include new music games and supplies, technique, intermediate to advanced repertoire, practicing, artistry with motion, summer incentives and ideas, as well as preparing students for performance.

Our official anniversary kick‑off will be held at our May meeting at the Lion House with a guest speaker and musical numbers. Grand prizes at the May meeting include magazine subscriptions for a year, CDs, pedagogy resources, and concert tickets.

We welcome any teacher interested in staying motivated (as well as their keeping their students motivated) to join with us the third Tuesday of each month (10am–11:30am) at Riverton Music, West Valley City location. Here’s to a great year!

September 18Jane Calder, “Store in a Box.” Begin your year with new ideas, games, media, books, supplies. Products are supplied by Music Educators’ Marketplace and are available to purchase or order.

October 16Dr. Barlow Bradford, “Insights into Technique.” Arranger, pianist, organist, and teacher, Dr. Bradford is co‑founder and artistic director of the Utah Chamber Artists.

November 20Teacher Panel: Leslie Anderson, NCTM, Cindy Olson, NCTM, Mary Baggaley, and Cheryl Rytting, NCTM, “Preparing Students for Performance.”

December 4Geri Cheney Gibbs, NCTM, “A Special Treat.” Combined meeting with Sandy Chapter. Riverton Music in Sandy. Please note change of date and location.

January 15Lois Mathews, NCTM, “Late Intermediate/Advanced Repertoire.” Lois Mathews is a certified teacher in Jane Tan’s Well Prepared Pianist program.

February 19Melanie Squires NCTM, “Artistry Through Motion.”

March 18Kimberly Moody, “Effective Practice Techniques.” Kimberly received MM in organ performance from BYU. She enjoys performing as a Tabernacle guest organist.

April 15Elaine Leggat and Marie Harris, NCTM, “Sizzling Ideas for a Successful Summer!”

May 20Spring Luncheon at Lion House, Gable Room, 11:00am Free Parking at Joseph Smith Bld., $12.00. Speakers/Entertainment/ 20th Anniversary Kickoff

—Barbara Gill, NCTM, Jordan River Chapter President

NeboThe Nebo Chapter is excited for the new year. Vice‑President Anna Kennington, NCTM, has put together a fantastic schedule of monthly presenters. We meet the second Wednesday each month from 10:00‑11:30 am at Boothe Brothers Music, 135 N. Main St. in Spanish Fork.

Lori Serr, NCTM, will continue teaching our theory class beginning September 19. We’ll have a review and then begin book 7 of Fundamentals of Piano Theory by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. If there’s enough interest, Lori will also be teaching a beginning theory class.

Our chapter is growing in numbers and individual expertise. We look forward to a great year!

September 8Open House, 10:00am–12:00pm, Boothe Brothers MusicWant to know more about UMTA and the Nebo Chapter? This is the chance for fence‑sitters to find out more. Food, door prizes, and friendly people.

September 12Freda K. Leifson from Federation, Debra Augustus from Encore!, and others, “Student Performing Opportunities.”

October 10Coila Robinson, “Ensemble Playing.”

November 14Conference Roundtable/Sum‑Up—Bring your favorite new idea.

December 12“Wise Business Practices.”

January 9Dr. Monte Belknap, “Beethoven Violin Sonatas.” Dr. Belknap, BYU Music Professor, will discuss the history of the sonatas and his experiences performing all of them this last year.

February 13Connie Bauer, “Performance Relaxation Techniques.”

March 12Master Class, Date TBA.

April 9Anna Kennington, NCTM, “Teacher Resources for


Improving Teaching and Sharing with Students: Magazines, Books, Websites.” Anna will also briefly discuss the benefits of certification.

May 14Chapter Roundtable: “Motivating Students through the Summer: Camp Ideas, Favorite Patriotic Ideas, etc.”

—Tani Griffin, Nebo Chapter President

OgdenUnless noted, we meet at 10:30 am at Piano Gallery.

September 8Jazz, Pop, & Rock Festival

September 13Jerald Simon, “Innovative Improvisation”

October 11AIM Orientation. Instruction for those interested in getting started in AIM and Q&A session for those already participating.

November 8Juliet Gamero

December 13Holiday Luncheon and Teacher Recital

January 10Dr. Vanderbeek, Master Class

February 9Hymn Festival Piano GalleryEntry deadline: January 28 Contact Kathryn Steele at [email protected]

February 14TBA

March 13Melissa Ballard, “Improving Technique.”

April 10TBA

May 3AIM at Weber State5:30pm FAIM Recital 7:00pm AIM Honors Recital

May 8Spring Social & Teacher Recital

—Marilyn Hilton, Ogden Chapter President

Salt LakeThe Salt Lake Chapter is ready to go with a full board

made up of some veterans and some new faces. An exciting year is planned and we look forward to working together. Check out the UMTA website if you want to know who is doing what.

We’re making an effort to keep up with the 21st Century with our opening meeting focus on technology. It has blossomed into a full morning workshop with an hour from Gary Girouard on hardware and another hour from Chuck Johnson on software. To help make their trip all the way from Boston really worthwhile, both the Tooele and Jordan River chapters are joining us for the September meeting. Getting better acquainted with them will be a plus for all of us. Our next door neighbors in Sandy will join with us for a panel discussion in December.

Other presenters during the year include Scott Holden and Richard Anderson from BYU, Ralph van der Beek from Weber State and President Lynda Broadbent of UMTA. Richard Merrill, a massage therapist who uses ice cream scoops, golf balls, scrub brushes and erasers to relax and heal hurting hands and arms, will be a guest in April. If that sounds intriguing, slip into the back row at Daynes Music and check it out.

—Betsy Nagel, Salt Lake Chapter President

Sandy

Students performing at the Spring Sandy Ensemble Event, held May 12 at the South Towne Mall.

After a great year of educational and motivational chapter meetings, the culminating activity was our Spring Sandy Ensemble Event, held at South Towne Mall on May 12th. The theme was “Success in Music, Success in Life.” Recitals were held throughout the day from 10:00am. to 8:30pm. Riverton Music provided seven pianos for the event, which involved 20 teachers and 423 students. For many students, this was the highlight of their year. 2,200


guests enjoyed the performances, which involved much variety, but always expert playing. Having this event in the mall is a wonderful way to demonstrate to the public what a great effect music has on people. Our appreciation is extended to Sandra Peterson for organizing such a marvelous opportunity for our students.

We are looking forward to a new year where we can learn from excellent presenters and share ideas with other teachers. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00am. From September to December, we will meet at Riverton Music in Sandy, and from January to May we will meet at Daynes Music.

September 4Ken Foster, “The Secret Inside Your Piano—What Pianists Should Know About Pianos.”

October 2Lynda Broadbent, “Tricks of the Trade.” Our State UMTA President shares her creative tips and tricks of teaching composing.

November 6Cassandria Martindale, “Ready, Set, Perform!” With the University of Utah Preparatory Division, Cassandria shares valuable information on the effective steps for performance‑ready students.

December 4Geri Cheney Gibbs, “A Special Treat.” Combined meeting with Jordan River

January 8Kimberly Moody, “Effective Practice Techniques.” Kimberly has her Masters in Keyboard and Organ performance from BYU.

February 5Cassandra Broadhead, “Aaron Copland: An American Treasure.”

March 4Pedagogy Panel: Laurisa Ward Cope, NCTM, Debra Gamero, Sandra Peterson,NCTM, Melanie Squires, NCTM, “Your Questions Answered.”

April 1Elaine Leggat and Marie Harris, “Sizzling Ideas for A Successful Summer!”

May 6Closing Social at Millennial Falls

Coming up are our annual Sandy Chapter competitions:Mini‑Artists Competition will be held at Daynes Music on Friday, November 16, Merrill Marshall and Tricia West, co‑chairs. Future Music Teachers Competition will

be held at Daynes Music on Saturday, November 17, Ruth Barnes, chairperson. Winners perform at the Awards Recital on November 17 at Daynes Music, 5:00pm.

What a privilege it is to work with students, knowing that we are helping to enrich their lives with the gift of music. In turn, they give back friendships and associations that will be remembered throughout our lives.

—Carolyn Stock, Sandy Chapter Secretary

Timpanogos

We meet the second Wednesday of every month at 10:00am at Best in Music, 444 W. 800 N., Orem.

September 13Opening Social for Timpanogos Chapter and Encore:Brunch at Carmen Hall’s home, 672 N. 650 W. Circle, American Fork. We’ll also have a great panel fielding questions about performance evaluations. Invite someone who would enjoy being part of our group and introduce them to UMTA.

October 18Susan Kenney, BYU Associate Professor in Early Childhood Music Education, “In the Beginning: Preparing Little Ones for Piano Lessons.”

November 8Dr. Donald Ripplinger, former Tabernacle choir conductor, “Why do we teach?”

DecemberHave a wonderful holiday—no meeting.

January 10Grady Garrard, “Care and Keeping of Your Piano.”

February 14Forum for Sharing Teaching Ideas

March 137:00pm Location still to be determined. Dr. Jerry Jaccard, Coordinator, BYU Elementary Music Education and Vice President, International Kodaly Society.

April 10Lynda Broadbent, State UMTA President, “Composition.”

April 114:00 to 8:00 pmAIM Evaluations. Makeups will be held earlier that week.

May 8Carmen Hall, NCTM, Master Class

—Sandy Steele, Timpanogos Chapter President


TooeleWith thirteen members, the Tooele chapter is small, but enthusiastic. We look forward to a shool year of ideas for the teachers and opportunities for our students.

In September, we will be guests of the Salt Lake chapter for a technology workshop at Dayne’s Music. Many of us feel we need help with this right now.

On October 4th, Jon Schmidt is coming to Tooele for a concert and question/answer session with our students.

December will be a busy month with an ensemble concert, Christmas music at the Valley Fair Mall on the 15th, and a teacher social and idea exchange.

In February, Gaye England and Lenora Brown will present a Master Class for our students on ensemble playing. We will also have a concerto concert and a chapter recital.

March will be our AIM testing and an AIM honors recital. In May, the teachers will have a breakfast and idea exchange meeting.

These are some of the things that will be happening in Tooele during the upcoming school year.

—Jenean Christensen, Tooele Chapter President

Weber StateThe Weber State Chapter of UMTA is excited for the new 2007‑2008 school year! Our program at Weber State is growing fast. We are going to have our annual “Welcome Back to School” party the first week of school.

We have some great things planned for this next year. Our biggest plan for this fall is volunteering at an inner city school in Ogden. We are going to be teaching kids about music in the after school program. It will be a seven week program where we will teach them about pitch, rhythm, moods, dynamics, composition and performance.

We have contacted past graduates of Weber State and asked them to give us advice about the importance of being certified. Also some graduates are giving us advice about preparing for graduate school and others tips about how to run a successful studio. We will post this advice in our chapter’s monthly newsletter.

We are all excited to attend the UMTA State Conference this fall!

—Rosann Owen, Weber State University Chapter President

Conference Information

Lodging Food

Closest to Redwood CampusHoliday Inn Express

(877) 410‑66874465 S. Century Dr.

Village InnMad Greek Taco Time

Hampton Inn(801) 293‑1300606 W. 4500 S.

Dee’sWendys

KFCFairfield Inn (Marriott)

(801) 265‑9600594 W. 4500 S.

Near the E Center (5-7 minutes north of Redwood Campus)

Sleep Inn(801) 975‑1888

3440 S. Decker Lake Dr.(approx. 2170 W.)

Chili’s Applebees

IHOPRuby Tuesdays

Country Inn & Suites(801) 908‑0311

3422 S. Decker Lake Dr.

Costa VidaCracker BarrelTraining Table

Crystal Inn(801) 736‑2000

2254 W. City Center Ct.Extended Stay America

(801) 886‑24002310 W. City Center Ct.Baymont Inn & Suites

(801) 886‑13002229 S. City Center Ct.

Food near Redwood RoadLeatherby’s (ice cream &

food)Texas Roadhouse

Cafe RioSconecutter

Apollo BurgersArby’s

McDonald’sSouper Salad

Spaghetti FactoryIceberg

Bajio GrillGodfather’s Pizza


DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH• West on 215.• Take 47th South Exit.• East to Redwood Road.• Turn left to 4445 South (Bruin Blvd.)• Follow the signs.

PARKING• Those registering for the conference Friday between 7:30–8:15am should be able to park in the Student Center parking lot.• If you stay at the Student Center until after 5:00pm, you won’t have to pay to park.• If you must leave the parking lot before 5:00pm, secure a parking validation sticker when you pick up your name tag at the

registration table. ($1.50)• If you arrive after 10:00am on Friday and need a parking validation sticker, find Lynn Dean. He’ll sell you a sticker for $1.50.

However, the lot may be full this late.• If you don’t have a parking validation sticker and leave before 5:00pm, parking will cost $1.00 an hour you were in the lot.• If the lot is full on Friday, you can secure a guest pass for parking in one of the other lots from the parking booth attendant

for $1.50.• Parking on Saturday is free, and available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.


As a concert pianist, Nancy Weems has performed extensively in the United States and in Europe, Asia, Mexico, Central America, and the former Soviet Union. Selected as a United States Artistic Ambassador, Ms. Weems represented the United States in three international concert tours and presented a solo debut recital at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. She has appeared as guest artist with numerous orchestras and has given master classes in conservatories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the West Indies. Ms. Weems was an exchange professor and guest performer at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and at Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul, Korea. Ms. Weems has recorded for the Albany and the Bay Cities labels. The recording “Classical Hollywood” was nominated for a Grammy award in 1990. In addition, she has been featured in recordings of American composers Arnold Rosner and Chris Theofanidis.

Currently, Nancy Weems is Professor of Piano and Coordinator of the Keyboard Area at the University of Houston Moores School of Music in Houston, Texas. Her students have won top awards in numerous state, national, and international piano competitions and many of her current and former students are now professional performers and teachers worldwide. Professor Weems was named the Outstanding Collegiate Teacher of the Year in 1991 by the Texas Music Teachers Association, received a University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award in 1995, and was named the Moores School of Music Faculty of the Year in 2004.

Nancy Weems regularly presents lectures, recitals and teacher workshops and has been a featured MTNA convention artist for the states of New York, Washington, Minnesota, New Mexico, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas. In addition, Ms. Weems has been a frequent presenter at the Music Teachers National Association Convention and the World Piano Pedagogy Conferences.

Catherine Rollin is an active pianist, composer, clinician and teacher of prize‑winning students. Catherine’s pedagogical compositions are recognized worldwide for their combination of musicality and “teachability.” In demand as a clinician and master class presenter, Catherine has given over 150 workshops, including a 2006 tour of Japan that featured the technical insights of her Pathways to Artistry series, as well as a wide variety of her solo and duet collections. Her ideas on technique and artistry have been groundbreaking in the field of pedagogy in that the two elements are inseparably linked—and these ideas are applicable and accessible to pianists at all levels.

Conference Main Presenters

Answers to the quiz on pages 1 and 4:

1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. D 10. C 11. C 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A 16. D

I Touch the Future…I Teach UMTA Conference October 26-27, 2007

Salt Lake Community College—Redwood Campus, 4600 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration Information

Deadline to Register: October 12. $20.00 Late Fee applies as of Oct. 13.

ONLINE OPTION: Fill out application at www.utahmta.org and pay with credit card via PayPal.

Questions? Contact Anna Kennington (801) 465-9218 or [email protected].

- OR -

MAIL-IN OPTION: Fill out application below and send with a check payable to UMTA to:

Arlene Stuart—Conference Registration

1155-6 W. Bloomington Drive, St. George, Utah 84790 Tel: (435) 674-9598

Registration Fees Quantity Total Meals (Optional) Quantity Total

UMTA Member

Both Days $50.00$ Friday Bach’s Lunch #1 $8.50

Chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, fruit cup,

cookies, drink

$

UMTA Member

Single Day $35.00 (Indicate Fri. or Sat.)

$ Friday Bach’s Lunch #2 $8.50 Chef Salad topped with ham and turkey, Julienne

cheeses, veggies and hard boiled eggs, roll, drink

$

Student Member

Both Days $30.00$ Friday Evening Banquet $16.50

Caribbean roast pork tenderloin, baked potato,

vegetable, drink, cheesecake

Featuring: The Brown/England Piano Duo

$

Student Member


$ Saturday Luncheon $16.50 Chicken Cordon Bleu with cream chicken sauce,

salad, rolls and butter, mashed potato, vegetable,

drink, double chocolate brownie and ice cream

Featuring: Composition Winners

$

Teacher Student

Both Days $30.00$

Teacher Student


$

TOTAL MEAL REQUESTS $

Non-Member

Both Days $80.00$ TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES $

FINAL TOTAL $

Name & Title:Non-Member


$

Chapter:

Late Fee $20.00

(As of Oct. 13)$

Address:

Telephone:

NCTM?yes no

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Salt Lake City, UTAHPermit No. 5284

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