JANUARY 2007 NEWSLETTER



DATE: Tuesday, January 16, 2007

PLACE: Brook Mays Piano Store, 7670 FM 1960 West (The Commons at Willowbrook)

TIME: 9:30 AM-Board Meeting;   10:15 AM-CCMTA Meeting;   11:00 AM-Program

GUEST: Betsy Rabon

PROGRAM: Showcase of new & recent releases
Betsy Rabon received her Bachelor of Music in Piano and Voice from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey and Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. Ms. Rabon has taught piano for 24 years, and has 25 years experience working as a pianist. She has been active as an accompanist for many school districts and churches, as well as playing for local country clubs, hospitals, and special events. Additionally, Betsy has experience as a choir director, a handbell director, and a director over children’s programming in several churches.

Ms. Rabon will join us on the January program representing The Music Rack, showcasing new and recent releases from the many publishers the store carries.

Kevin Guess, Program Chairman


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• Friday, January 26th-Spotlight on CCMTA Studios-10:00 AM-noon-studio of Becky May (see below)
• Saturday, February 3rd-8:00 AM to noon-Spring Theory Test----CCCCC
• TMTA Local Performance Contest-For date & location, check with Chairman Sharon Peng

DEADLINES

• January 6th-Spring Theory Test entries & fees to Chairman Brad Love
• January 6th-CCMTA/MTNA Original Composition entries to Chairman Linda Anthony
• January 16th meeting-Spring Festival entries & fees to Chairman Tracey Parker (see below)
• January 16th meeting-TMTA Local Performance Contest entries & fees to Chairman Sharon Peng (see December newsletter or contact chairman)
• January 16th meeting-World of Music entries & fees to Chairman Linda Anthony
• January 16th meeting-Publication Competition entries & fees to Chairman Gena Hughey
• February 5th-February newsletter copy to editor Doris Erickson
• February 6th-Music selections & critique sheets for Spring Festival to Chairman Tracey Parker (see below)

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Studio Spotlight: The spotlight this month is on the studio of Becky May from 10:00 AM to noon on Friday, January 26th. She can only seat 20, so it’s first-come, first-served for seating. Also, please let her know that you will be going, as she will be handing out a packet to each attendee.

Spring Festival: The festival is a little earlier this year-February 24th, and the deadline is the January meeting. Music selections and critique sheets are due Tuesday February 6th. This is not a meeting date, so plan on mailing or e-mailing those to me. Mark your calendars!

Tracey Parker, Chairman