SEPTEMBER 2004 NEWSLETTERDATE: September 21, 2004 PLACE: H&H Music, 713 FM 1960 W. TIME: 9:30 AM—Board Meeting 10:15 AM—CCMTA Meeting 11:00 AM--Program GUEST: Dr. Daniel Kramlich, D.M.A. Dr. Kramlich is Associate Professor of Music (Theory/Composition and Piano) at Houston Baptist University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts: Piano Performance from Lebanon Valley College; a Master of Music: Theory from Indiana University (with distinction); and a Doctor of Musical Arts: Composition from the University of Houston. His varied professional compositional activities include chamber works for woodwind quintet, brass quintet, a major work (as well as a pair of shorter pieces) for duo pianos, two major works for chorus and orchestra. He has done ensemble arrangements, including Theater Under the Stars productions in Houston. Dr. Kramlich served on the executive board of MTNA and also as National Chairman for the MTNA Composition competition and commissioning program for four years. He is also active as a pianist in frequent recitals with various artists in the Houston area and elsewhere. He is presently Music Director at Mission Bend United Methodist Church, directing a 60-member chorus there and administering the music program for its 1400-member congregation for over seven years. ******************************************************************************** CALENDAR OF EVENTS • Saturday, October 9th – 7:00 PM – Forum of Cypress Creek Christian Community Center (CCCCC) - Teachers Perform for Students Recital, Reception (see enclosed flyer and details below) DEADLINES • September 21st meeting – Student Affiliate dues to Chairman Dorothy Kirkpatrick IMPORTANT NOTE: Dues have been increased to $12 ($13 if after due date) • September 21st meeting – CCMTA Original Composition Contest entries & fees to Chairman Linda Anthony IMPORTANT NOTE: Entry fee has been raised to $20 (see Chairman’s note below) • September 28th – Fall Theory Test entries & fees to Chairman Brad Love (see new form enclosed) • October 1st – Holiday Festival entries & fees to Chairman Gena Hughey • October 4th – Items for October newsletter to editor Doris Erickson ******************************************************************************** Original Composition Contest: This year the entry fee has been raised to $20, and the registration deadline has been moved up to September 21st. Please see the chairman at the meeting or contact her by that date if your student needs an extension to October 1st, since this is the first year for this early deadline. Rules for submittal are in the TMTA 2004-2005 Handbook, p. 13, 14, 15. The TMTA (State) Theory Test is required for this event. Linda Anthony will be happy to address any of your questions – phone 281-444-6670. Yearbooks will be ready to be picked up at the first meeting. For an advanced peek at some of the contents, check our website www.ccmta.org, where the calendar and other items are already posted. Teachers Perform for Students Recital: Attention all CCMTA members! We need teachers to perform on this year’s recital. All instruments and ability levels are welcome! All performers please send your piece(s) to be performed, as well as a short bio to Colleen Bell by October 1st. We also need volunteers to help out at the event. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Colleen Bell (cvbell99@hotmail.com or 281-890-9470). Even if you can’t participate, please use the enclosed flyer to let your students and families know about the event. We are trying to raise money for scholarships through voluntary contributions. Reunion Reception to Follow Recital: For this, our 25th anniversary, we are inviting past members as well as current ones to join us in a reception in the adjoining Activity Room immediately following the recital. Our very first president, Pat Wickey, has very generously provided the funding for this reception. One of our charter members, JoAnne Griffith, informed us that her sister, Jeannie Cox, has volunteered to provide background music. This promises to be a very special celebration of CCMTA’s Silver Anniversary. Y’all come! President’s Message: Dear CCMTA members, and a hearty welcome to our new members. Best wishes for a fabulous teaching year. Here’s hoping that everything is off to a good start. The first event for our students is the Theory Test on October 30th, so get out those theory workbooks, and work, work, work! The first event for the teachers is the recital on October 9th, so practice, practice, practice! The recital will celebrate our 25th anniversary year, and we are so very proud of all the accomplishments of our members, ever since 1980. Charter members who have kept in touch are: Linda Anthony, Barbara Cowen, Martha Jane Gardiner, JoAnne Griffith, Don Harris, Dee Schroell, Florence Sawyer, and Pat Wickey. The last three named are now also honorary members. Congratulations to all these fine first-class members of CCMTA who have stuck it out! Please invite former members with whom you are still in touch to attend the Teachers Perform for Students recital and Reunion Reception on October 9th. The yard signs we sold last year went over so well that we’re planning to offer them again. I’m sure you all have some new students who would like them. I will be sending you a mailing about them shortly. See you at the first meeting!
Your President, |
