March 2010 Newsletter
Please note changes to 2010 Calendar
Congratulations CMTA Music Festival Participants
The following students played for two piano judges or two violin judges on Saturday, February 20th, in Charlottesville. Constructive comments and ratings were given to each student. There were nearly 260 students from 35 teachers who participated in the Festival. It was a busy, rewarding, and exciting day.
Violins: Chris Burg, Suzanna Burkholder, John Dukes, Max Elkins, Jennifer Holder, Alex Manchester, Nathaniel Marion, Krista Plogger, and Emily Ward.
Pianists: Libby Burg, Sarah Ward, and Lexi Weeks
Special thanks to Suzanna and Julie Burkholder who worked all day as runners
MTNA Achievement Award Goals
Parents, please check with your students to see if they are following through with the goals they themselves have set for the year. Some are supposed to be reading books on music, listening to CD’s, playing at senior citizen’s homes, attending concerts, etc. Time is running out.
National Guild of Piano Teachers Piano Auditions
Guild auditions are coming on May 8th. Waynesboro students will again be allowed to play for this event at the Main Street United Methodist Church. This is the month your registration fee will appear on your statement for those participating. Only pianists can do the Guild auditions.
String Class/Performance Class March 6th , 9:30 and 11:00
The value of attending these classes was very evident at the Festival. The Waynesboro students had a high level of poise and confidence and projected their pieces well because they had been in the spotlight before and they were also well prepared musically. Please plan to attend.
Snow Day Make Ups
My records show make ups due to Ben and Ricky for 2/2, Causey and Henry for 2/5, and Chris for 2/10. If you should also be on that list, please let me know. Also, remind me to get you scheduled. One snow day make up given per year.
Approved Concerts for the MTNA Achievement Award
Mary Baldwin College, Sunday Recital Series
featuring pianist, Lise Keiter
Sunday, March 14th, 3 pm, Francis Auditorium. Adults $10, students $5
Tuesday Evening Concert Series, Old Cabell Hall Auditorium, UVA
featuring Christian Zacharias, piano, playing Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert.
8 pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA 434-924-3376 or online
University of Virginia Chamber Music Series, Joint Faculty Recital
Sunday, March 21st, 3:30 pm, Old Cabell Hall. Box office 434-294-3984.
Featuring I-Jen Fang, percussion, and Ayn Balija, viola
Adults $20, students free under 18.
Charlottesville & University Symphony
Featuring music of Benjamin Britten (Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra),
Ralph Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis), and Edward Elgar (Enigma Variations)
Saturday, March 27th, 8 pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA
Sunday, March 28th, 3:30 pm, Monticello High School Auditorium