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President’s Message Summer 2018

President’s Message

I am quoting this from a friend with her permission. Thank you to Patty Foster for YOUR greatness and inspiration.

A couple years ago there was a PBS special on the music of David Foster. As the hosts asked him about his early

years in music, one response jumped out at me. David said he loved music as a child and his parents allowed him to

take lessons in classical music. But David said: “I was good, but not great. ”He went on to explain that if he had been a better

musician he would likely have ended up as an anonymous face in some orchestra. Not being great forced him to look for other

ways to be involved in music. So he writes and produces for other musicians. It has been said that Foster’s songs have made

“many famous singers into superstars.” Many of his songs have become well known through the voices of Celine Dion, Barbra

Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Micheal Buble, and Boz Scaggs. And his own fame and

fortune have far surpassed what he could have possibly hoped for as a “great” musician.

In The Millionaire Mind, author Thomas Stanley looks at the common characteristics of people who have ended up

extremely wealthy. Their average GPA is 2.7. Why isn’t it that all 4.0 students become wildly successful? Maybe their

“greatness” came too easily and they missed the benefits of the struggle.

If “greatness” has not come easily for you, have you given up the pursuit and settled for mediocrity? Or have you

looked for alternative approaches for success anyway?

Maybe “greatness” that comes too easily is itself an obstacle. We’ve all seen athletes, musicians, writers, and speakers

who were so naturally great they never had to exercise the discipline to survive the hard times – and quickly faded into

oblivion.

Maybe not being “great” is your biggest hidden asset.

As teachers, we are constantly searching for greatness. We search for great students, for great moments in our

teaching. How is it we feel there is always another answer around the corner as we are always questioning our own

“greatness”?

After attending the IMTA conference, I was able to reflect on how many new people I met and how all of YOU as new

and longtime friends and colleagues inspire me. I see your greatness and we often discuss our own weaknesses. It is

my hope that you are able to celebrate your hidden gifts and your ability to go beyond what you think is possible.

Possessing not greatness, but the power to forge ahead when we feel debilitated by circumstances we can’t control

may be ultimately, an asset. Said beautifully by Eleanor Roosevelt, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by

every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face…you must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

Friends, I wish for you a wonderful summer and perhaps most of all, the “benefits” of struggle in our continued quests

as musicians and teachers.

-Cyndie Caruth, IMTA President

2018-2019 IMTA PIANO STATE FESTIVAL LIST

Center/Place Chair Date Center Email

Algona

Ames/Sibbel

Dubuque

Cedar Rapids/Marion 1A

Cedar Rapids/Marion 1B

Des Moines, Ankeny and Suburbs

Des Moines, DM Public Schools

Dubuque

Forest City

Forest City

Gowrie

Iowa City/Coralville

Jefferson

Mason City

NAMTA/Cedar Falls

Osceola

Pella

Quad-Cities/Bettendorf/Davenport

Webster City

1-16-16

1-11/12-19

?-?-?

12-5-15

11-18

12-5-15

11-18

1-9-16

1-12-19

1-16-16

11-11-18

1-?-16

12-8-18

?-?-?

12-1-18

11-21-15

11-10-18

1-?-16

Linnea Holmer

Pam Sibbel

Patricia Williams Jeanne Wright

Lissa Pohlman

Amy Linville

Allison Chenoweth

Amy Mechling and

Irina Kaplan

Irina Kaplan

Leslie Appleby

Diane Stadtlander

Melissa Phillips

Linda Benson

Nancy Cree

Rhena Lane

Brittany Lensing

Rachel McCoy

Paul Kovacovic

Linda Allebach

Joan Hopkins, NCTM Jeanne VandeZande

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IMTA 2018 Repertoire List Updates

COMPOSIITON FROM

COLLECTION KEY ANTH PG PUB A ARNAUD Fishing CM BNJ1 13 HL

A ARNAUD On the Hunt CM BNJ1 18 HL

A ARNAUD The Fortune Teller CM BNJ1 21 HL

A ARNAUD The Mouse CM BNJ1 14 HL

A BONIS Madrigal

Album for the Very Young, Op 103 GM BNJ1 16 HL

A COSTELLO Pouncing Kittens cm FJH

A HAURAY Melodies in Octaves CM BNJ2 04 HL

A SATIE A Jealous Boy Tiresome Pranks CM BNJ2 05 HL

A SATIE Little Prelude to the Day

Picturesque Child's Play CM BNJ2 02 HL

A SATIE Lullaby

Picturesque Child's Play G- BNJ2 06 HL

A TANSMAN Arabian Melody

I Play for Mama (Bonjour Piano! Bk 1 am BNJ1 07 HL

A TANSMAN From the Orient


A TANSMAN Gypsy Air


A TANSMAN In Three

I Play for Papa (Bonjour Piano! Bk 1 CM BNJ1 15 HL

A TANSMAN Little Problem

I Play for Papa (Bonjour Piano! Bk 1 am BNJ1 10 HL

A TANSMAN Waltz

I Play for Mama (Bonjour Piano! Bk 1 FM BNJ1 08 HL

B2 COOPER Storm Chaser dm AL

B2

HARTSELL

Any from: By Troubled Waters; Glistening First Light; Sacred Valley; Seascapes at Daybreak; Sicilian Sunset; Under Evening Skies From Sight to Sound vary WS

B2 HARTSELL Toccatina Vivace am WS

B2

SPRINGER

Any from: 1-Canyon Shadows, 2-Clear Mountain Sky; 3-Colors at Dawn; 4-Floating on the Pond; 5-Fond Memories; 6-Gentle Rain; 7-Guarding the Castle Gates; 8-Il tenero fiore; 9-Quiet Moments; 10-Sea Fog

Lyrical Landscapes Bk 1 vary AL

B3 BONIS Meow! Purr!

Album for the Very Young, Op 103 none BNJ2 22 HL

B3 BONIS Mireille

Album for the Very Young, Op 103 CM BNJ2 17 HL

B3 HAURAY Bright Morning GM BNJ2 19 HL

B3 HAURAY Octave Study CM BNJ2 14 HL

B3 HAURAY Sunset CM BNJ2 18 HL

B3

LYBECK-ROBINSON

Any from: 1-Celestial Procession; 2-An Unexpected Yearning; 3-Hope Springs; 4-Little Fisher; 5-Phoenix Victorious; 6-Sakura

For the Birds: Nine Original Piano Solos vary HL

Dreams; 7-Sea Dancer; 8-Wonderment; 9-Wings on Wind

B3 OLSON, K Machine Town am FJH

B3

RAHBEE Any two from:

Pictures and Beyond Bk 2 (Early Int - Interm) vary FJH

B3 SATIE Eating Bread and Butter Tiresome Pranks none BNJ2 20 HL

B3 SATIE Taking advantage …to steal his hoop Tiresome Pranks CM BNJ2 12 HL

B3

TANSMAN Bear Cub

I Play for Papa (Bonjour Piano! Bk 2) am BNJ2 16 HL

B3

TANSMAN Going Fishing

I Play for Papa (Bonjour Piano! Bk 2) GM BNJ2 15 HL

B3

TANSMAN In the Fields

I Play for Papa (Bonjour Piano! Bk 2) CM BNJ2 10 HL

B3

TANSMAN Little Polka


B3

TANSMAN Papa's Song


C2 BALLARD Hawaiian Waterfalls GM FJH

C2

BOBER

Any from: 1-Scherzo; 2-Soliloquy; 3-Lazy Day; 4-Prelude in em; 5-Carnivale; 6-Island Jazz; 7-Storia d'amore; 8-Tempest SoloxTreme Bk 6 vary AL

C2 BROWN, T Danse Caprice (Early Interm) dm FJH

C2

SPRINGER

Any from: 1-Ballad for Our Time; 2-Cyclone; 3-Mistral Waltz; 4-Necromancer; 5-Raging Sea; 6-Serenity; 7-Shooting Stars; 8-Sparkling Stream; 9-Sunrise


C2

SPRINGER

Any from: 1-Campfire by the Lake; 2-Fond Farewell; 3-French Café; 4-Jardin de Provence; 5-Meieval Castle; 6-Mockingbirds; 7-Morning Meditation; 8-Mountain Breeze; 9-Royal Procession; 10-Spring Blossoms; 11-Starlight Reverie


C3 ARNAUD In the Desert e- BNJ3 02 HL

C3

BENNETT

Any from: Friskiness; Apprehension; Exaltation; Contemplation; Busyness; Satisfaction; Vengeance

Musings: A Suite for Piano vary WS

C3 KOECHLIN The Happy House

Ten Easy Little Pieces CM BNJ3 19 HL

C3 SANCAN Sleeping Doll For Small Hands em BNJ3 20 HL

C3 SATIE Lullay

Three New Children's Pieces CM BNJ3 01 HL

C3 SAUGUET Street Singer Poetic Pieces Bk 1 GM BNJ3 04 HL

C3* HAURAY Waltz am BNJ3 08 HL

C3* SANCAN Sophie's Waltz For Small Hands FM BNJ3 14 HL

C3* TREMER Go to Sleep, Little Brother Little Artists Vol 2 GM BNJ3 26 HL

C3* TREMER The Marquis and Marquise Little Artists Vol 2 CM BNJ3 12 HL

D1 BACH, JS Bourree #1 or Bourree#2 Overture/French Style, BWV 831

bm ESS4 37 AL

D2 ALEXANDER Any from: Nocturnes Bk 2 vary AL

D2 COSTELLO Any from: Nocturnes in Minor vary FJH

D2 KARP Any from:

Three Romantic Ballads vary FJH

D2 O'DELL Irish Ballad (Intermediate) EbM FJH

D2 ROLLIN Any from: Three Romances vary AL

D3 de SEVERAC Games in the Park On Vacation Vol 1 vary BNJ4 24 HL

D3 de SEVERAC In Chapel On Vacation Vol 1 FM BNJ5 HL

D3 HAURAY Franz GM BNJ4 06 HL

D3 HAURAY Mystery C- BNJ4 16 HL

D3 KOECHLIN Greetings

Ten Easy Little Pieces EbM BNJ4 05 HL

D3 KOECHLIN Lullaby

Ten Easy Little Pieces BM BNJ4 17 HL

D3 KOECHLIN Siciliana

Ten Easy Little Pieces am BNJ4 27 HL

D3 McLEAN Any from: Wind Songs vary FJH

D3 MILHAUD Life A Child Loves DM BNJ5 HL

D3 OLSON, K Emporia Blues GM FJH

D3 OLSON, K Rhythm of the Rain CM FJH

D3 SANCAN Skipping For Small Hands none BNJ4 18 HL

D3 SANCAN Sound the Drum For Small Hands C- BNJ4 20 HL

D3 SANCAN Young Men Working For Small Hands GM BNJ5 HL

D3 SATIE Any from:

Sports et divertissements vary BNJ5 DV

D3 SATIE First Act Prelude - The Calling Son of the Stars none BNJ5 HL

D3 SAUGUET Child of the Troop Poetic Pieces, Bk 2 DM BNJ5 HL

D3 SAUGUET Paul and Virginia Poetic Pieces Bk 2 b- BNJ4 14 HL

D3 SAUGUET The Cyclists Poetic Pieces Bk 1 none BNJ5 HL

E2 SINDING Fruhlingsrauschen, Op 32/3 DbM

E3 PROKOFIEV

Any from: 2-Scene DM, 3-Friar Lawrence BbM, 9-Girls with Lilies Dancing am vary

F2 GLINKA-BALAKIREV The Lark GS bbm GS

F3

PROKOFIEV

Any from: 1-Folk Dance DM, 3-Minuet Bb-, 4-Juliet the Girl CM, 5-Masks BbM, 6-Montagues and Capulets em, 8-Mercutio AbM, 10-Romeo and Juliet Before Parting Bb- vary

Announcements 1. The website is now open for login. If you haven’t been to iamta.org please login with your MTNA dedicated email. Create a password

you can remember that you will need to use every time in order to access forms, register students and use the repertoire list search engine. If you have problems, questions, suggestions, please utilize the contact page on the website.

2. The Fall IMTA Board Meeting will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018. More details will be sent to each board member and local association president as the date nears. We are hoping to meet from 2:00 to 3:30pm.

3. IMTA locals are always searching for new and interesting programs for their monthly meetings. It was suggested at state conference that we provide local association program chairs and presidents with a list of IMTA members who would be interested in presenting a topic of their own interest at other local associations. Contact information will be provided so that further discussion can occur between the presenter and local association program chair.

In order to make this available for the start of our fall teaching season, please send your name, email address and phone number, and a description/title of your presentation to Sharon Jensen at [email protected]

4. Linda Allebach, NCTM has agreed to be our new certification chair. Have you been considering certification? Please contact her at [email protected] for more information.

5. Congratulations to Jason Sifford and his fine team for the success of the conference in Iowa City on June 3-4-5.

6. Congratulations to our newest members of the IMTA State Board; Linda Allebach, Certification Charlie Schmidt, Foundation Sherri Lauritson, Recording Secretary

7. A huge thank you goes out to our nominating committee throughout the past year; Jason Sifford, Sue Hudson, Linda Allebach and Dianne Lawson. Your dedicated work has not gone unnoticed!

2019 State Conference Invitation

Please mark your calendars for June 2, 3 & 4, 2019 to join us at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA. -Linda Benson, IMTA President Elect; [email protected]

-Rachel McCoy, IMTA 2019 Conference chair; [email protected]

The Southern Iowa MTA invites you to attend the 2019 State Conference June 2-4, 2019, at Graceland University in Lamoni. Located just

north of the Missouri border on Interstate-35, Lamoni is a small southern Iowa town that boasts The Shaw Center for the Arts and the

magnificently intimate and “acoustically perfect” Carol Hall. Accommodations can be found at the Super8, newly opened Cobblestone Inn,

or on campus.

We hope you will join us at Graceland University next June! Rachel McCoy, NCTM SIMTA President

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2018 State Conference Report The 2018 IMTA State conference was held at the University of Iowa in Iowa City from June 3-5, 2018. Attendees were treated to three days of concerts, presentations, and masterclasses that took full advantage of the beautiful new Voxman Music Building. Our guest artist was Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi, whose recital and presentation inspired many members to explore the riches of Latin American music in their own studios. Our guest clinician, Dr. Kevin Costley, introduced us to a wealth of ideas on how to manage piano ensembles and organize student festivals and performance activities. Dr. Suzanne Torkelson returned with her popular new-music session, and a new face, Dr. Greg Hand from the University of Iowa, gave us a wonderful introduction to the organ along with a tour of the two new instruments at the University of Iowa. Also new this year was an interactive session on games and off-bench activities led by Susan McGuire. West Music and Rieman Music were on hand to offer teachers discounted prices on fifteen tables full of sheet music, Premier Piano Service gave us a look at the work of master technician Tom Zasadny, and a new exhibitor, Kelley FIschels, came to educate teachers on the importance of hand and wrist health. Our organization’s teachers and students got their chance to shine at the Iowa All-Stars Concert and Honors Recitals, and two members received special recognition – Doris Swanson received the 2018 Certified Teacher of the Year Award, and Joan Hopkins received the 2018 Distinguished Service Award. We thank both for their energy, expertise, and service to our organization. Somehow, we also managed to find plenty of time for wonderful food and fellowship, and I hope you’ll join us next year for the 2019 State Conference at Graceland University in Lamoni. Many thanks to all for making this year’s conference a success!

UPDATES FOR AUDITIONS SEASON 2018-19 1. Judges fees are now $30.00/hour 2. Mileage is a flat .50/mile 3. All registrations will be done through the new IMTA website; more info to come!

Updated rules:

1. SCHEDULING: No student may perform or request a time slot outside of their performance level, either at District or State auditions. All students of a like level must perform within their dedicated time block. (Time requests within the given time block prior to the deadline may be made directly to the chair and will be at the discretion of the chair. Requests are not guaranteed.

2. THEORY ACCOMODATIONS: District Level A students who are not yet able to read and comprehend the Level A theory test may have it read to them at the teacher’s request. The reader working with the student may not be the said student’s teacher, parent, or other relative. All level A students using this accommodation must take their test at a designated time as determined by the district chair. Students who need a special accommodation (a separate table, etc), within reason, may be granted this accommodation, as long as it does not interfere with any other student’s ability to take the theory exam. The teacher must notify the district chair in advance so that the accommodation can be made, and the test administrators have proper instructions.

3. INFRACTION OF RULES: Should any teacher, student, chair, or parent attempt to break or bend any rules, causing problems for the chair or their district, the conflict will be presented to the State Auditions Chair, the President, and the Ethical Concerns Committee. Any infraction of the rules or unethical behavior pertaining to IMTA events by a teacher, student, chair, or parent, will result in a one-year probation period in which the teacher will be unable to enter any students in events. The teacher will be reinstated after the probationary period provided there are no further infractions. In the instance where a student, parent or chair violates the rules, the circumstance will be dealt with on an individual basis.

What constitutes an infraction? 1. Failure to adhere to any rules and regulations already set in place. 2. Attempts to alter repertoire selections after the registration deadline. 3. Any chair, students, teachers or parents who act our or respond to results or scheduling in any way other than a highly

professional manner. 4. Attempts to play or practice on the performance pianos prior to the auditions event or during breaks/lunch.

All grievances should be immediately directed to the attention of the State (Auditions or Festival) Chair and the President for review.

These new rules were voted into place at the June board meeting, and are meant to continue upholding a fair environment for all teachers and students across the state. If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected]

Allison Chenoweth

IMTA State Auditions Chair

FESTIVAL UPDATE If you haven’t already done so, please check out the new IMTA website: iamta.org and click on the “Festivals” tab. All festival chairs will have a gmail specific account for their center that will allow them access to the registration forms from the website. This year will be a learning process for all of us. After the website is completely finished, I will meet with Cyndie Caruth and learn all there is to know about the new system. From there I will put together a list of steps and email all the festival chairs. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions!

A few changes are taking place with Festivals this year that pertain to everyone. 1. The registration deadline has now been shortened to just TWO WEEKS prior to the festival. The website will not allow any late

registrations after the deadline. This is different from auditions, which will remain with a four-week deadline prior to the audition event.

2. Judging fees will be $30/hour and mileage will be $.50/mile 3. Registration fees will be: $20/20-minute time slot

$30/30-minute time slot $45/45-minute time slot $60/60-minute time slot

The 15-minute time slot has been eliminated because it was so close to 20 minutes. The list of festival centers, dates, and chairpersons’ emails is also available on the website. Festivals are a wonderful non-competitive learning opportunity for you and your students. Some teachers use this event as auditions preparation while others use it as an opportunity for students who might not meet the repertoire and age requirements for auditions. If you would like to participate in a festival, please contact the closest chairperson to your location or myself.

Sincerely, Rachel McCoy, NCTM State Festivals Chair [email protected] Cell: 712-830-9239

IMTA Foundation If I have not had the chance to introduce myself to you already, please let me take this opportunity. My name is Charlie Schmidt and I am the new Foundation Chair for Iowa. If you are unfamiliar with the Foundation Fund, or if there are questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me. It is my honor to announce that this years' Foundation Fellow will be awarded to Connie Danielson, posthumously. I was overwhelmed by the generous donations already collected on her behalf. To date we have collected over $900 toward our goal of $1,500. This is a higher amount from last years' $1000 and I couldn't be more ecstatic at the progress so far. If you would like to donate to this fund, you can always send checks payable to IMTA to my address below, or to Carroll Caruth, treasurer , at 2105 NW Pleasant St., Ankeny, IA 50023. I look forward to serving you in this office and hope you will continue your support. Dr. Charles Schmidt Assistant Professor of Music Augustana College Rm. 129 Bergendoff Hall 639 38th St. Rock Island, Il. 61201 [email protected] or [email protected]


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Treasurer’s Report Carroll Caruth, IMTA Treasurer June 2018

As the fiscal year ends June 30th, all reports are now being finalized and will appear in the fall magazine. We are looking forward to 2018-2019 and reinforcing the balance for our organization by watching expenses carefully. We are asking each chair (especially audition chairs) to act responsibly as we are increasing judging fees this year. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if moving forward we could consider offering more benefits in the form of scholarships to our students? With your help in keeping our expenses to the absolute minimum, we may be able to find appropriate ways to reach out to our students with our collective support.

Should you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time! Carroll D. Caruth IMTA Treasurer [email protected]

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2018 NAMTA SCHOLARSHIP RECAP

L-R Abigail Flint, Ana Ortiz, Dr. John Holstad, Linda Peng, Carly Broughton

2018 NAMTA Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 NAMTA Scholarship Auditions held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls.

Two thousand dollars in scholarship money was awarded to four deserving high school senior pianists following their performance of musical selections before members of NAMTA and Adjudicator Dr. John Holstad, Professor Emeritus from UNI. The Program Coordinator for the annual audition is Scholarship Chairman, Ann Barry, of Cedar Falls.

This year’s scholarships were awarded to Linda Peng of Cedar Falls, Abigail Flint of Cedar Falls, Carly Broughton of Independence and Ana Ortiz of Waterloo.

Linda currently studies with Dr. Suzanne Torkelson of Waverly (previously Nicole Green of Cedar Falls). Linda will be attending Grinnell College in the fall. Linda’s accomplishments include: winner of the Terrace Hill Piano Competition Junior level 2015, participated in IMTA Pre-college Auditions for three consecutive years (named as a Alternate in 2015, Honorable Mention in 2016 and 2017), participated in the Music Teacher’s National Association Competition West Central Division – Senior Duet Category for two consecutive years in which she was named as an Alternate in 2016.

Abigail currently studies with Dr. Lynn Worcester-Jones of Cedar Falls (previously Barb Williams and Chandar Boyle). Abigail plans to attend UNI in the fall to pursue a degree in Music Education. Abigail’s accomplishments include: IMTA Local Pre-college auditions for four consecutive years receiving I Ratings (named first Alternate in 2016); participated in Federation Festival receiving Excellent and Superior ratings, Student Teacher Achievement Clinic (STAC) and the Clavinova Festival sponsored by West Music. Abigail also serves on the Worship Team at Cedar Heights Baptist Church where she plays keyboard.

Carly studies with Mary Schubich of Independence. Carly will be attending Wartburg College in the fall pursuing a degree in Music Therapy. She also received a Presidential scholarship for academic excellence. Carly’s accomplishments include participation in IMTA Local Pre-college Auditions (named as a 2nd Alternate), Federation Festival receiving Excellent and Superior Ratings. In


addition, Carly has played at area churches as well as accompanied her high school choir. She has also participated in percussion choir and mallet solos.

Ana currently studies with Brenda Buseman of Waterloo (previously Patricia Riddle, Millie Dieter). Ana will be attending Augsburg University in the fall to pursue Music Therapy degree. Ana’s accomplishments include participation in IMTA Local Pre-college Auditions for seven consecutive years (receiving I Ratings and Honorable Mention in 2017 and 2018), Student Teacher Achievement Clinic (STAC), Federation Festival receiving a Superior Rating and Cedar Valley Piano Auditions receiving Superior Ratings in 2011 and 2012. In addition, Ana is a member of the High School Concert and Jazz bands, accompanist for school musicals and has been a pianist and organist at area churches. Awards include: Outstanding Freshman Instrumentalist 2014-15, Concert Band Member of the Year 2016-17, Outstanding Jazz Musician 2016-17, Honor Band multiple years and Solo/Ensemble NICL Conference Level I Rating (Flute) in 2017.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Today's students are busy. To make time to practice and achieve this level of musicianship didn't just happen. It took a team with vision starting with parents willing to pay for good teaching, driving to the many events and encouraging enrichment with learning other instruments. The dedication of teachers both private and public music and other disciplines breathe into our youth a belief in themselves to be the best they can be. It goes even further that we are lucky to have an excellent music store "West Music" in our town that supports our music and instrument needs, a venue like the Hearst Center that encourages all of the arts, and piano technicians who lovingly help our instruments speak our heart. In the Cedar Valley and in Iowa, our rich history of music excellence is the DNA of our community and our state. This legacy all helps busy students become our next generation steeped in art appreciation. The students presented a list of their accomplishments. Besides the honors bestowed by ratings and awards, what is heartwarming is that they are using their music skills already to give back. They are involved in choir, band, orchestra, school productions, accompanying for soloists. They are helping at church and being a role model for service done in joy. Congratulations to Linda, Carly, Ana, Abigail, and their teachers! Ann Barry, Scholarship Chair

THANK YOU’S WE CANNOT EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION FULLY TO THE MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE MADE NAMTA'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL.

Special thanks to Dr. John Holstad, professor Emeritus from UNI for adjudicating the event. Special thanks to Quentin Mussig, David Liljedahl and Arlis Childs representing the Piano Technician's Guild (Beverly Ohm, President) for the Franklin Lundak Scholarship, ongoing since and renewed in 2018. Frank left a legacy of learning and joy that influences us yet. Special thanks to Larry Gregory for the 2018 Solveig Gregory memorial scholarship. Solveig was co-founder of NAMTA, beloved teacher and friend. . Special thanks to Barbara Hall, daughter of Miriam Rodby, NAMTA member and teacher of 60+years for the 2017,2018, and 2019 Miriam Rodby Scholarships. Thanks to the NAMTA teachers who volunteer their time and talents and monies to the Piano Pedagogy Workshop (Laurie Braaten-Reuter, chair) and Student Teachers Achievement Clinic (STAC)(longtime STAC Chair Sharon Britzman handing the baton to new Chair Chandar Boyle) for being our foundational support. Thanks to all the teachers who support these events and NAMTA programs.

2018-2019 MTNA Student Composition Competition

The 2018-2019 Iowa MTNA performance competitions will be held Oct. 27-28 at Wartburg College. The Registration Deadline is

3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Winners will advance to the West Central Division Online-only Video Competitions.

Please check the MTNA web site for rules, etc. NEW THIS YEAR: Division competitions will be an ONLINE-ONLY VIDEO round. An additional

division video submission fee of $20 will be required for those advancing to the division level. Primary communication is via email. The

application must have accurate email addresses for entrant, teacher and parents.The application deadline for the MTNA composition

competition is Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time . There will be no exceptions.

NEW COMPETITION: THE MTNA–STECHER AND HOROWITZ TWO PIANO COMPETITION The duo pianists, Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz, have devoted their lives to performing music for two pianos throughout the world. For decades, they have made it their mission to sustain and advance the importance of artistic collaboration in a profession that has traditionally been the domain of the soloist. For almost five decades, they afforded audiences the world over an unforgettable musical experience. Now, the duo is taking their support of two piano performance to a new level through the establishment of the MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition. The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition differs from the MTNA student performance competitions because it consists of only two rounds: a Preliminary Round, by video submission only; and a Final Round, which takes place live at the National Conference. All entrants will compete without regard to the state or division in which they live or take lessons.

TBD: Online Application available on Accepted

TBD: Application and video submission deadline at 3:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME (no late applications accepted) Please read all Application Rules for the competition on the MTNA web site. It is VERY important that you review this document before submitting an application. Please direct all questions to MTNA.

https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Two_Piano_Competition/Two_Piano_Rules.aspx

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