OMTA Opus 62

September/October 2007

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State News Board of Directors Ensemble Festival Scholarships Grants Syllabus Merit Certification Independent Teacher’s Forum Membership

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District News Blue Mountain Roseburg Tualatin Valley

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Outside Events Season Prelude Series Two Free Receitals

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Related News & Events Adult Playing Class Richter Workshop Keyboard Companion

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For Piano Syllabus—A New List and A New Rule

In This Issue President’s Corner

Music News

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Supplementary Materials

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Additional Study Guides

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OMTA Chairs

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OMTA Officers

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OMTA District Presidents

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A new piano repertoire list for lower division was unveiled at the OMTA State Conference in Newport, Oregon, and a new syllabus rule concerning repertoire was presented and discussed during a panel question/answer session. The new rule requires that contemporary pieces for full evaluations must come only from the works of composers listed in the newly released Syllabus Repertoire List (Lower Division). No other composers will be accepted for full evaluations. The newly revamped repertoire list provides a greatly expanded contemporary section and a level of choice in contemporary repertoire that exceeds the choice provided by many other educational programs. The 90+ composers in this new list represent the idioms of contemporary composition in their music and have been thoroughly researched and cross-referenced from 16 sources, all of which are listed on the final page of the contemporary master list. The new repertoire list is available from Diane Kadwell for a

cost of $10.00 (which will include postage). However, it will also be for sale at the upcoming Portland district meeting on September 25th for a district meeting/conference price of $5.00. Kudos to Carol Ratzlaf, NCTM, for her countless hours of work on researching and compiling the greatly expanded contemporary section. We also gratefully thank Jan Mittlestaedt, NCTM, for assisting Carol on this enormous task. Please read carefully the introductory letter on the repertoire list. The unacceptability of repertoire from method teaching books refers to the use of the short pieces from “corporate composers,” the contributors to the piano lesson method books. Also, serious piano repertoire as presented in method lesson books may be a simplified arrangement, which is not an original work. Original music is what is required for all levels of Piano Syllabus full evaluations. The OMTA repertoire list has always been a guide and is not the only repertoire that can be played by (Continued on page 2)

students for syllabus. It is permissible to use additional Baroque, Classic, and Romantic composers for the lower levels as long as their pieces are original piano compositions. If students cannot find a piece to prepare from the contemporary composers listed, then a demonstration or audition would be the logical choice for that student. Encourage your students to experience the excellent literature suggested and explore the many contemporary composers that are universally accepted as lasting com-

posers of the standard of music that our syllabus program is promoting. Why not have a few teachers in your district or focus group present a selection of these lower division pieces as a program? Portland Music in Beaverton has the new list and is stocking most of the selected composers. The music store in Corvallis also will have a list. In addition, most of the music is available on line, from Sheetmusicplus. com, Burtnco.com, and Pianovision.com. Take a look! Liz Willis, NCTM State Syllabus Chair

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President’s Corner Dear Colleagues, It’s time for a new season for OMTA: A time for festivals, competitions, recitals, events and meetings; a time not only for our own private teaching, but for collaborating, learning and having good times with each other. That is exactly what over 100 of you did on the first weekend of August when we met in Newport Beach for the annual OMTA Conference. And, I want to recognize the many members who worked to make that conference a success: First and foremost, the Conference Chair, Susan Todd and her co-chair, Sarah Barker Ball. I can’t describe here the hours and effort they expended in planning and bringing to fruition the events involved. All of you who have worked on these conferences know what it takes. (Sarah was described as “a God-send as a co-chair.”) And, they had a lot of help from the members of the Lincoln County District. We couldn’t have had more gracious hostesses. (The omnipresent snack table was an ongoing feast of goodies—what more could we want?) They have been described as “what a fun bunch.” The Lincoln County members were helped with the food by Portland members Solveig Sorensen, Cherise DaCunha and Beth Crosby. Member Suzanne Brown’s husband, Al Brown, personally made all of the nametags and took the conference photos. Robyn Pfeiffer, MTNA Foundation Chair, amassed an amazing group of items for

the auction and the raffle. Her baby girl arrived just in time to keep Robyn in Portland so we thank Rebecca Jones-Schappert and Patti Duthie for filling in for Robyn to drum up the sales. This money will help offset expenses for the MTNA competitions at state level And, a special thank you to Joan Gathercoal who personally baked all of the cookies (hundreds!) for the reception after Yakov Kasman’s recital. Thank you all!! You are truly appreciated. Lincoln County, we had such a good time. Do ask us back soon. MTNA wants you to know about a new publication available. It is “Making the Connection: A Guide for Talking with Parents and Students.” This brief guide looks at the relationship between the child and music and addresses topics such as establishing studio policies/agreements, discipline, student accountability and addressing difficult statements. You may order this online at www.mtna.org/Marketplace/tabid/158/Default.aspx. The address for reaching MTNA by mail has changed. It is still 441 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, but the suite number is now Suite 3100. E-mail and phone are the same. Warm regards and best wishes for a terrific teaching year. Gloria Dakin, NCTM President, OMTA

She wants to play the piano very badly — and is she successful!

—Dr. Ernst Victor Wolff

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State News by Myrna Elmore, NCTM OMTA State Secretary

Board of Directors OMTA State Board Meeting At the OMTA State Board Meeting, held in Newport, Oregon on August 3, 2007, it was moved, seconded and passed that: • $1,700.18 in additional funds be paid to Carol Ratzlaf for publication of the Syllabus Lower Division Repertoire List ($500 for secretarial support and $1,200.18 for printing). • The publication of Student Composition books be discontinued. • OMTA postpone our Composer of the Year Award for one year to 2009. • One-hundred dollars of the raffle money be sent to the MTNA Foundation and the remainder to remain in the OMTA unrestricted funds checking account for OMTA purposes. • OMTA reimburse Fern McArthur the amount of $500 spent for new accounting software and consultant fees.

State News Joan Gathercoal, NCTM State Ensemble Chairman

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• Dawn Weiss be accepted for active membership in OMTA through exceptional merit. • Effective in the fall of 2007, there be a $1.00 increase in all syllabus exam fees, excluding any increase in teacher conference fees. • OMTA maintain a single comprehensive list of current dues, entry fees, registration costs, prices for various publications, salaries and mileage reimbursements on the OMTA website. • All amendments to the OMTA Constitution and/or Bylaws passed by the Executive Board and General Membership be removed from the Standing Rules. It is the responsibility of the Parliamentarian to maintain a current copy of the Constitution and Bylaws on the OMTA Web site.

Ensemble Festival States Ensemble Festival On Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18, The Russell Tripp Performance Center in Takena Hall, Linn Benton Community College, Albany Campus, will be the site for the 2007 OMTA State Ensemble Festival. There will be two recitals on both days at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. There is a place on the entry form to indicate

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your choice. Students will have the privilege of performing on the LBCC’s 9 foot Steinway—an artist model, and a Yamaha CFIIIs 9 foot concert grand being provided by Lawson’s Keyboards in Eugene. The guidelines and entry forms are available on the OMTA Web site and are editable.

State News by Velma Schluderman and Linda Barker, Co-Chairs Scholarship Auditions

Scholarships OMTA Scholarships Winners Scholarship auditions were held May 11 and 12 at Sherman Clay, in Portland, and judged by Judith Cohen and Richard Farner of Seattle.

Maude Sardham Collaborative 1. Dixon, Shierling, duet team Jill Hickenlooper, teacher

Chris Tapang 1. Rosa Li Dorothy Fahlman, teacher 2. Hanna Choi Kelli Stephens, teacher 3. Caitlin Arias Carol Kilmer, teacher

Donna And David Eason 1. Ran Sun Carol Rich, teacher 2. Daniel Swayze Barbara Parker, teacher 3. Chanelle Arneson Elizabeth Stern, teacher

Jean Williams 1. Elizabeth Monroe Patricia Morse, teacher 2. Mai Anh Van-Dinh Oliver Poida, teacher

Gladys Strong 1. Christine Bronson Jill Timmons, teacher

Portland District Instrumental 1. Helen Huber Janis Johnson, teacher 2. Y Hoang Barbara Parker, teacher 3. Jocelyn Halleck April Duvic, teacher

Suzanne Raines 1. Mighton Yip Dorothy Fahlman, teacher 2. Albert Joo Kelli Stephens, teacher 3. Natalie Tran Oliver Poida, teacher

Dorothy Pederson Fahlman 1. Andrew Payne Kelli Stephens, teacher 2. Stephen Lam Barbara Parker, teacher 3. Jessica Shim Dorothy Fahlman, teacher

East And Michaels 1. Kai Talim Kelli Stephens, teacher 2. Melody Yip Dorothy Fahlman, teacher 3. Gloria Parks MaryAnn Guenther, teacher

Elizabeth Stern (3 equal awards) 1. 1. 1.

Sarah Kang Shirley Brendlinger, teacher Richard Chern Dorothy Fahlman, teacher Michael Sheng Mary Ann Guenther, teacher

Tom O’brien, Jr. Award 1. Angie Zhang Dorothy Fahlman, teacher

Tom O’brien, Sr. Award (Tie) 1. 1.

Evan Wu Rochelle McCabe, teacher Jacob Potter Jill Hickenlooper, teacher

Jeannette Scott Briggs Violin Scholarship Elementary 1. Kristina Dill Clarisse Acherson, teacher Middle School 1. Barndon Garbot Clarisse Acherson, teacher

Omta Voice Award 1. David Warner April Duvic, teacher 2. Bruce Kyte April Duvic, teacher 3. Karina Thomas April Duvic, teacher

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State News Pamela Miller, NCTM Education Committee Chairman

Grants Grants Awarded Because of generous gifts to OMTA, the Education Committee has been able to award grants totaling $5,587.97 to students and districts for continuing education. Six students of OMTA members received grants from the Jane Thomas Memorial Scholar-

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ship. The donors of this scholarship wish the recipients’ names to remain anonymous. Nine districts received grants from the Nellie Tholen Endowment Fund. This will enable our members to enjoy workshops by the following presenters:

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1. Blue Mountain Pauline Eidemiller Sonatinas Debra Richter

2. Eugene

October 6, 2007

Teaching Bach

October 8, 2007

3. Klamath Basin Barbara Parker

Romantic Music

October 20, 2007

4. Lincoln County Jeanine Jordan

Organ Workshop

October 20, 2007

Performance Practices before 1790

January 19, 2008

Composition

November-March

5. Linn Benton Barbara Baird



6. Rogue Valley

L’lana Cotton

7. Roseburg

Margaret Littlehales Planning a Year in Advance September 10, 2007

8. Salem

Bonnie Garrett

9. Tualatin Valley Virginia Buhn

Teaching Baroque Music

October 1, 2007

Style & Interpretation

October 12, 2007

Districts may apply for MTNA Foundation Funds to provide assistance in funding workshops. Applications and guidelines for the 2008 grant program will be available September 4, 2007. The deadline for receiv-

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ing completed applications is February 1, 2008. Recipients will be announced at the March 2008 MTNA National Conference in Denver and will receive funds no later than May 1.

State News Liz Willis, NCTM State Syllabus Chair

State News Martha Lund OMTA Merit Certificates Chairman

Syllabus Our Fall ’06 and Spring ’07 Syllabus was again robust and successful. A total of 3,013 students participated, including students performing in strings, guitar, flute, and jazz piano. Jazz piano syllabus exams will be held during fall this year, as spring has proven to be a less desirable time for teachers and students. The annual retreat for OMTA Adjudicators will be October 20th in Portland. Ruth Sadilek is the new Portland District Chair for Portland String Syllabus exams. She is also chairing a committee to revise and update the actual syllabus

requirements for strings. Please contact her at 503-449-0010 to enter your students. An updated repertoire list for Lower Division piano has been completed and was for sale at the conference. It will continue to be available from Diane Kadwell, NCTM, for a cost of $10.00 (which will include postage). In addition, a new rule concerning acceptable contemporary repertoire has been instituted. Please see the article on page 1 for more details. Please remember to always use the most current forms on the Web site for syllabus entries. The forms, and fees, continue to be updated. Thank you.

OMTA Merit Certificates This year 33 teachers participated in the Merit Certificate Program and ordered 508 certificates. There have been many comments from teachers and students in appreciation. However, as much as I have enjoyed preparing these beautiful Merit Certificates, increasing work and family responsibilities have made it necessary for me

to resign this position. Gloria Dakin has selected Elizabeth Cooper of La Grande to take over. I would like to thank Gloria, Education Chairman Pamela Miller, Music News Editor Shelley Blumberg, and all of the appreciative teachers I have had the pleasure of serving.

Steinway Piano For Sale in NW Portland Home

Crown Jewel Vertical Piano Model 1098 When you want a Steinway Grand but lack the space. Purchased from Sherman Clay in Portland. One owner, hardly played, beautiful condition, Asking only $13,500 (new $21,000) Contact member Esther Warkov 971-255-0388

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State News Barbara Imbrie, NCTM Independent Music Teachers Forum Chair

Independent Music Teacher’s Forum Dear Independent Music Teachers: I hope you all had a wonderful summer with lots of musical activities. I just returned from a week at the Portland International Piano Festival, which is held every July, and I would highly recommend it to everyone. We had Paul Roberts from London, Scott McBride Smith (former President of MENC), Sara Davis Buechner from British Columbia, Alejandro Cremaschi from University of Colorado at Boulder, Jeremy Denk, Stuart Isacoff, Leon Fleisher and Katherine Jacobson Fleisher, Antonio Pompa-Baldi and a wealth of gifted students from the Portland area. The master classes, lectures and films were all superb under the direction of Harold Gray and Pat Zagelow. To have such a festival so accessible to OMTA members and at a discount through the Nellie Tholen foundation is really wonderful and should be taken advantage of by all members of OMTA. I am refreshed and looking forward to another year of teaching!

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Musically, Barbara Imbrie

State News by Barbara Gustafson-Rice, NCTM OMTA State Membership Chair

Membership Welcome New Members April–September 2007 Eugene District

Changes & Corrections



Linn-Benton District

Braunworth, Diana (provisional) Piano



Burkhart, Sarah Piano

Linn-Benton District

Portland District Ashou, Charles C. Piano Bell, Jessica N. Piano Chernukhina, Yelena Piano Cummins, Kyla (reinstatement) Piano Diep, Estella W. (provisional) Piano Gadbough, Diane E. (provisional) Piano Schirmer, Janet (associate) Serra-Brooks, Dr. Beverly C. Piano

Roseburg District Fairchild, Lori A. Piano

Salem District

Cardona, Patricia (student) Flute Norman, Sandy Flute

Blue Mountain District Price, NCTM, Joanne M.

Maillet-Eads, Mary L.

Mid-Columbia District Howe, Edna J.

Portland District

Belisle, Amie P. Boynton, Elisa M. De Amaral, Mary Enslow, Eugenia M. Frasier, Marisa D. (name was Cook) Gray, Harold K. Herman, Estelle K. Irish, Janet G. (name was Matney-Irish) Lee, Dr. Julia H. Lee, Y. Hannah Leonard, Joyce M. (retiring) Nielsen, Linda N. (name was Fehr) Schilke, Susan S. Sonk, NCTM, Shirley A. Sorensen, Solveig M. Wasson, Laura E. Yi, Sang-Eun Yip, Dr. May Mo-Ling

Rogue Valley District Warrington, Sue Ann Weaver, Amy

Roseburg District Rounds, E. Faye

Salem District

Marianos, NCTM, Alma C.

Tualatin Valley District Cobb, Denise R Lee, Y. Hannah

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District News Blue Mountain Jan Miller District Secretary

Greetings from the far east (in Oregon, that is). We ended last spring with our most successful festival all year—ensembles. We were excited for the 44 students and 6 teachers who participated, all in one grand recital! We are also excited for what’s ahead— our September kickoff meeting in Halfway (look that one up on the map!), where we’ll have conference reports from those who

were able to attend. October holds our visit from President Gloria Dakin, and our Fall Workshop. Thank you in advance to Pauline Eidemiller who is coming to share some renewed vision for syllabus. From there it’s full steam ahead with our Classic/ Romantic Festival in November. Thanks to you other Music News contributors who serve to keep us feeling connected.

District News Roseburg by Marti Magnussen District Secretary

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The Roseburg District looks forward to a new year of recitals, workshops, and meetings. Many of our OMTA teachers are also members of the Umpqua Valley Federated Music Club and held a picnic on July 16 at Stewart Park in Roseburg. There will also be a salad/luncheon at one of our teachers homes on September 10 to increase interest and membership by giving information on how parents and interested parties can help support us in our endeavor to promote musical opportunities in our community. Auditions are being held for young pianists under the age of 12 on August 28 to play before the concert being given by concert pianist Angela Kim. This opportunity is being offered by Ms. Kim as when she was a child of this approximate same

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age she was able to open the program for a concert pianist and still remembers the importance and thrill she received by this experience. Every year the El Dorado County Fair is held in August at the Fairgrounds. The Ricketts Review is a talent contest for young musicians and has had a history for the past 50 years of finding promising musical talent. Jaron Cannon, student of Virginia Young, won the contest two years ago by playing Bumble Boogie when 12 years old. We are hoping to have several of our piano students sharing their talents with the other contestants. Now that summer is about over, Roseburg District looks forward to a new year of recitals, workshops, and meetings.

District News Tualatin Valley Susan Marandas District Secretary

At our last meeting in July we reviewed the highlights of our past year. We reaffirmed our intentions to continue developing our teaching skills and knowledge within our supportive group. Spearheading our efforts will be our new officers: President, Bev McDaniel; President Elect, Tao-Heng Hsieh; Secretary, Susan Marandas; and Treasurer, Renee Masanque. We particularly would like to thank the OMTA Education Committee for presenting our district an award from the Nellie Tholen Endowment Fund. We applied for the grant to help us offer a work-

shop. Virginia Hawley Buhn, NCTM, will present the workshop entitled A Style and Interpretation for the Young Pianist. Virginia has been an inspiration to many teachers and syllabus adjudicators. We would like to invite teachers from the surrounding areas to attend our meeting and take advantage of this opportunity. The workshop will be held at the Tigard Christian Church on Friday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. to noon. We are looking forward to this workshop and many other enriching experiences during the year.

Piano Teacher Changing Careers! FOR SALE 1904 Steinway & Sons 49" upright piano in excellent condition, original ivories. You need to hear, see and play. $8000 Mahogany Wren music chest. See www.wrenchest.com for picture­—look at “duet” chest. $1,000 OBO LOADS of piano and theory books for teaching. 50% or less off cover price. CALL Peggy Barrington at 503-675-6627 or E-MAIL [email protected]

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Outside Events Performance Opportunity Oregon Symphony 2007–2008 Season Prelude Series The Oregon Symphony Prelude Performance Series offers youth and community ensembles the opportunity to perform in the mezzanine lobby of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall prior to Classical Series concerts. Last season, we had an amazing line up of 48 Prelude performances by 38 school and/or community ensembles. Many of our patrons look forward to these glimpses into what is being offered in our community of music education prior to the concerts. The benefits of this experience are many:

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Oregon Symphony patrons are exposed to high quality, local music education programming.



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The ensembles prepare for an audience receptive to a variety of musical offerings.



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Families of students are treated to an opportunity to see their child “play the Schnitz.”

A special group discount is available to performers, and anyone accompanying the ensemble, is offered for the Symphony concert after their Prelude Performance. We can accommodate up to 15 instrumentalist performers and up to 25 vocal performers.

For more information about registration and a list of available dates and times for the Prelude Series this season, please contact: Monica Hayes Education & Community Engagement Coordinator 503.416.6312 [email protected]

Concert and date information can be viewed on our Web site at:

www.orsymphony.org All Prelude performances occur 30 minutes prior to each Classical Concert and last 20 minutes.

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Outside Events Willamette University Presents

Two Free Recitals Hudson Hall in Rogers Music Center Willamette University 900 State Street Salem, Oregon Admission is free and without ticket

A Recital of Songs by Libby Larsen Sunday, September 9, 2007 7:00 p.m. Soprano Ann Tedards (University of Oregon) and pianist Marva Duerksen (Willamette University) present a recital of songs by American composer Libby Larsen. Willa Cather’s short story “Eric Hermannson’s Soul” supplies the central character for Larsen’s Margaret Songs, while the novel My Ántonia provides the basis for Larsen’s cycle of the same name. Letters and gallows speeches from the first five of Henry VIII’s wives dramatize the dying moments of these famous women in Larsen’s Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII. Finally, Larsen’s musical settings of selected Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning chronicle the burgeoning romance between the poetess and Robert Browning.

Faculty Recital Sunday, October 7, 2007 3 p.m. Willamette University faculty members Allison Swensen-Mitchell, mezzo-soprano, and Anita King, NCTM, piano, will present this recital of Romantic music. The program will include songs by Grieg, Duparc, Strauss, and the Ruckert Lieder of Mahler. Allison Swensen-Mitchell

Anita King

For further information contact the music department at 503-370-6255.

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Related Events Dennis Burbank Adult Playing Class Chair

Adult Playing Class

Marti Csonka Eugene District Vice-President

Workshop Offered

The next OMTA adult playing class will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at Classic Pianos in Portland. The recital hall is the first door on the left after you enter. This class is for ALL performers, non-pianists included. OMTA teachers and their students are welcome to attend, whether they perform or not, and whether they live in Portland or not. It’s open to first-timers as well as former participants and encour-

The Eugene District cordially invites all OMTA members to attend a workshop funded by the Nellie Tholen Grant. Debra Richter will be presenting an informative two-fold lecture on: 1) How I Teach Bach, and 2) How to Get Beginners into Masters Books as Soon as Possible. (Debra Richter is a member in Washington, having been an adjudicator and given workshops and recitals in many districts. She has been chair of the Piano Pedagogy Department at Walla Walla University and has accepted a similar position at Canadian Union Col-

ages adult performers of all levels. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at each class for those wishing to be on an email reminder list. Coffee (leaded and un) as well as serving utensils are provided, but you bring your own refreshments to share, if desired. If you have further questions, please call Dennis Burbank at 503 642-4305. Please come!

lege University in Lacombe.) This two-hour workshop will be held in the lovely home of Eugene’s District President Carolyn McHan from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Monday, October 8. Her address is: 34324 Deerwood Drive, Eugene, 97405. For further questions, please call Carolyn at 541-746-5568. We look forward to seeing you soon! Editor’s Note: Tualatin Valley’s District News article has another workshop opportunity for all members.

Piano Studio for Rent The studio is located in NE Portland. It is in a private home but has a separate entrance. It is a large room with French doors that opens up into a waiting area. A bathroom is also in the process of being added. The studio has two upright pianos (a Kawaii studio upright, and a Yamaha), a table and chairs, chalkboard, desk, computer with wireless Internet and printer, various rhythm instruments and games. A large piano library may also be included for an additional fee to interested teachers. Please contact: Sari de la Motte [email protected] or 503.522.8038 for rental information

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Related Events Submitted by Susan M. Todd, NTCM

Keyboard Companion Group Subscription—$20 this year All OMTA members are invited to join the Portland District group subscription to Keyboard Companion, a wonderfully educational piano teaching publication. It is published quarterly, with a regular subscription price $24. Group members pay a reduced rate of only $20. The issues are mailed directly to your home. For more information on the publication, visit their Web site at www. KeyboardCompanion.com.

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To join the group, send your check for $20, payable to Susan Todd, (they will only accept ONE check for the group) to: Susan Todd 2620 SE Meadowlark Drive Hillsboro, OR 97123 Subscription deadline is October 1. Questions may be referred to Susan at (503) 515-2670 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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OMTA Supplementary Materials

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OMTA Supplementary Materials SYLLABUS SUPPLIES Syllabus manuals for piano, strings, woodwinds, Celtic harp, guitar, and jazz piano are available for purchase. Also available are the current repertoire lists. Prices and shipping costs are as follows: Piano Syllabus Jazz Piano Syllabus String Woodwinds Celtic Harp Guitar

Members $10.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $5.00

Repertoire lists: Lower Division Upper Division

$3.00 $4.00

Non-members $15.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $6.00 $8.00

Shipping: Orders totaling $5.00, add $1.25 Orders totaling $10.00, add $2.50 Orders totaling $15.00, add $3.50 Orders totaling $20.00, add $4.50 Please send your checks, made out to OMTA, to Diane Kadwell, NCTM, 3525 N. Holly St. Canby, OR 97013-8135.

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OMTA Supplementary Materials The Oregon Music Teachers Association, Inc.

Submitting Articles and Ads

PIANO SYLLABUS With Virginia Hawley Buhn A Professional Course of Study on Video Tape

Please send articles, ads and accompanying graphics (in TIFF, EPS, JPEG or PDF format) to me via e-mail at [email protected]. MS Word attachments are best.

The OMTA Piano Syllabus is an outline of study designed to provide students with a thorough background in keyboard skills, musical understanding and performance ability. These video tapes offer suggestions for implementing the Syllabus as a basis for effective teaching.

1/4 column ads (and articles about events which require an admission fee or tuition):

$10.00 for members $25.00 for non-members

This three-tape set is a must for piano teachers and your own music library. The Syllabus Video Tapes follow the course outline of the OMTA Syllabus Book and prepare students for a successful evaluation.

Larger ads at a proportional cost. (Contact me for amounts.)

Tapes may be purchased separately. Publication dates and deadlines are listed below. Submitting material before deadlines is always helpful and appreciated.

Volume 1: Lower division, Musicianship Skills: Elementary Levels 1-2-3 Volume 2: Lower Division, Musicianship Skills: Intermediate Levels 4-5-6 Volume 3: Upper Division, Musicianship Skills: Levels 7-8-9-10 Jazz Syllabus Video

Thank you. Shelley Blumberg, Music News Editor

Make checks or money orders payable to:

Issues Deadlines Sept/Oct Nov/Dec Jan/Feb

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Oregon Music Teachers Association, Inc. Send to: Joan B. Gathercoal, NCTM 3328 SW Chintimini Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333-1529 Phone: 541-752-4732

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Syllabus Video Order Form Item

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Non-OMTA Member Price Each

Syllabus Tape Set

$39.95

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Volume 1

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Volume 2

$15.95

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Volume 3

$15.95

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Additional Study Guides The following materials are privately produced by some of our members for your benefit. SYLLABUS STUDY SHEETS Revised: 2006 version now available from Ed Davie. There is a new Adjudicator Version available as well. Phone: 503-357-3185 E-mail: [email protected] The price for one set of Levels I–X (10 sheets) is $12.00 + $5.00 p & h. The purchase price includes copy rights for your own studio. All proceeds are donated to the Roberta Davie Memorial Composition Scholarship. For more information, contact Ed Davie and ask for an explanation sheet.

PIANO SYLLABUS AIDS Copies of more recent (2004–2006) rhythm-reading and sight-reading examples used during exams for Levels 1–10 are now available for reference in preparing students for their exams. If you would like to have a set, send a $3.00 check (to cover Xerox and mailing costs) made out to Lisette Sage and mailed to her at 15240 SW Obsidian St., Beaverton, OR 97007-8949. (Earlier copies from 2001–2003 are also still available for $3.00.) Please be sure to specify which set you would like to have.

SUPER SCALES A LA SYLLABUS

Revised! Music Notation in All Keys Major & Minor Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, Progressions, Modes

Levels 1, 2, 3 Book 1 Levels 4, 5, 6 Book 2 Levels 7, 8, 9 Book 3 Postage: 1 book Postage: 2 or 3 books

$15.00 15.00 15.00 1.50 2.00

Donna Byars Ph: 503-614-8622 20475 NW Rock Creek Blvd. Portland, OR 97229-3114

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OMTA Chairs 2006–2008 Certification

Chair: Barbara Gustafson-Rice, NCTM

Education

Local Associations Janet Swartz, NCTM

Chair: Pamela S. Miller, NCTM* Junior Bach Festival Carol S. Kilmer, NCTM* Ensemble Festival Dr. Mary Lee Scoville Jessica W. Treon Merit Certificates Elizabeth Cooper Participation Trophy Joanne H. Sweet

Finance

Chair: Carol A. White, NCTM * Treasurer Fern L. McArthur, NCTM Assistant Treasurer Sue A. Nelson, NCTM Budget Mary Ann Guenther, NCTM *

Provisional Members Cherise da Cunha, NCTM

Public Relations

Chair: Mary Hulme, NCTM Advertising Linda N. Fehr Ethics Linda K. Hansen* Historian Joan Gathercoal, NCTM Independent Music Teachers Forum Barbara Imbrie, NCTM MusicLink Mary Hulme, NCTM University Liaison Barbara Roberts, NCTM*

Publications

Grant Writer Pauline Eidemiller, NCTM

Dr. Bonnie M. Esbensen

OMTA/MTNA Foundation Robyn Pfeifer, NCTM*

Directory Kellie B. Stephens*

Legislative Parliamentarian

Music News Editor Shelley R. Blumberg

Chair: Margaret Littlehales, NCTM*

Oregon Musician Editor Margaret Littlehales, NCTM

Marketing

Web site Editor Dr. Bonnie M. Esbensen*

Chair: Stella Meinzer NCTM*

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Membership

Chair: Cathy N. Thoma, NCTM

O M TA M u s i c N e w s

OMTA Chairs 2006–2008 Scholarship Commission

Syllabus

Patricia Scordato Paula Watt

Co-Chair: Elizabeth E. Willis, NCTM Co-Chair: Cherise da Cunha, NCTM*

Scholarship Auditions Velma J. Schludermann, NCTM

Adjudicator Assignments Aaron M. Bloom, NCTM

State Conference

Adjudicator Certification Carol A. White, NCTM

Chair: Susan Todd, NCTM*

Level X Recital Claudia A. Hegberg

Student Composition Celebration

New Adjudicator Applications Patricia J. Petersen, NCTM

Co-Chair: Kaori Noland* Co-Chair: Gina Pruitt* Composer of the Year Search Jill L. Hickenlooper, NCTM MTNA Composition Competition Daniel A. Brugh

Student Performance Competitions

Repertoire Reference Carol Ratzlaf, NCTM Kelli B. Stephens

Sight Reading

Geneva R. Wright, NCTM* *New to the position in 2006–2008

Barbara Parker *

MTNA Junior High Gayle L. Bland * MTNA Senior High Barbara Parker * MTNA Young Artist Competition Aaron Bloom MTNA Chamber Music Joan Wall *

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OMTA 2006–2008 Officers President

Immediate Past President

Gloria H. Dakin, NCTM

Mary Ann Guenther, NCTM

President Elect

Publications Chair

Roma J. Eicher, NCTM

Dr. Bonnie Esbensen

Secretary

Music News Editor

Myrna Elmore, NCTM

Shelley Blumberg

Treasurer

Support secretary

Fern McArthur, NCTM

(computer records) Edward W. Davie

Music News Published by: Oregon MusicTeachers Association, Inc. Affiliated with: Music Teachers National Association, Inc. Graphic Design by: Julie Weiss, Tobias Weiss Design [email protected]

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OMTA 2007–2008 District Presidents Blue Mountain

Mid-Columbia

Dona Schmitt

Diana Beterbide

Central Oregon

Portland

Angelina Anello-Dennee

Solveig Sorensen

Eugene

Rogue Valley

Carolyn McHan

Judy Axtell

Klamath Basin

Roseburg

J. Dan Conrad

E. Faye Rounds

Lincoln County

Salem

Sarah Ball

Deborah Snow Butler

Linn-Benton

Tualatin Valley

Lucy Watts

Beverly McDaniel

McMinnville

Umatilla-Morrow

Jane Smith

Carolyn Mayer

Below is a link for more details (on areas each district encompasses and how to reach the chairs): http://www.oregonmta.org/directory-local.html

State Web site

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