Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
MODULATING MADE EASY!!
Today was our first meeting held on DSU campus, and it worked out extremely well!! The parking worked out perfectly, we are so grateful for the passes we were give by DSU to accommodate us, and accessibility works out nicely.
The presentation Shane Bowles gave was perfectly titled!! It was truly modulating made easy!! He presented so much information that could be used by a novice, to an expert. It was SO good that even I was able to go home and apply some of the concepts I learned this afternoon with four of my five Tuesday afternoon students. One of my students put it into words perfectly. He said, "Wow!! This is sooooo cool!!" I couldn't have said it better!!
If you missed today's meeting, grab someone who was there and ask for some tips!! And don't miss next month's meeting. Its going to be great. Brandon Lee is going to be presenting and teaching us how to improvise easily.
Hope to see you there!!
The presentation Shane Bowles gave was perfectly titled!! It was truly modulating made easy!! He presented so much information that could be used by a novice, to an expert. It was SO good that even I was able to go home and apply some of the concepts I learned this afternoon with four of my five Tuesday afternoon students. One of my students put it into words perfectly. He said, "Wow!! This is sooooo cool!!" I couldn't have said it better!!
If you missed today's meeting, grab someone who was there and ask for some tips!! And don't miss next month's meeting. Its going to be great. Brandon Lee is going to be presenting and teaching us how to improvise easily.
Hope to see you there!!
Saturday, October 3, 2015
OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING
SHANE BOWLES - MODULATING MADE EASY!!
OCTOBER 6th, noon until 1:00 p.m.
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
PAB 114
I have parking passes for UMTA members!
(Good for our Tuesday monthly meetings only...all year long!)
Friday, October 2, 2015
2015 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
2015 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
October 23-24, 2015
Registration deadline is October 9th, 2015
Get your student list with registration info AND MONEY to Lynn Dean ASAP!
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
TABERNACLE CONCERT - October 6th, 7 p.m.
NEW DAY
Live concert by Shane Bowles
FREE
Open to the public
St. George Tabernacle
October 6th, 2015
7:00 p.m.
You, AND your students, won't want to miss this!!
Shane was a quarter finalist in the
1999 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition.,
performed at
New York's Carnegie Hall in 2003,
Beethoven's third piano concerto,
to a standing ovation,
and has received numerous awards and honors.
1999 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition.,
performed at
New York's Carnegie Hall in 2003,
Beethoven's third piano concerto,
to a standing ovation,
and has received numerous awards and honors.
Shane is a charismatic performer
who thrills his audience with
his ease of performing
classical through contemporary compositions,
as well as original works and arrangements.
who thrills his audience with
his ease of performing
classical through contemporary compositions,
as well as original works and arrangements.
It will be a night to remember!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
THE BEST THING I EVER DID!!
Loved our meeting today! Some great tips were presented that helped inspire us as music teachers!! Here's a brief recap:
Dr. Lynn Dean: Implementing the three quarters teaching schedule with 11 lessons each quarter. It coincides with the schools, holidays, etc. And a summer quarter schedule that has 8 lessons. Makes teaching WONDERFUL!!! No make up of missed lessons; parents are responsible for contacting other parents to make changes for "unforeseen" conflicts.
Caroline Jennings: Pick a Theme for Summer lessons, e.g, Sightreading Summer in the Ocean of ___________. (I'll try to get all of her descriptive places she had on her poster...) Had a fun and invigorating summer schedule with lots of sightreading at the beginning of each lesson, and students motivated and "pushed" to excel!
Rachel France: Implementing motivational charts, especially for summer lessons was of great benefit. Points were given for number of days practiced, pass off points were given for different assignments and challenges. Another idea used is picking a theme for Recitals. Kids can even dress up to represent their piece.
Patrice Hunt: At the beginning of the school year, take 5 minutes to "interview" your student and find out what THEY want to be able to do with their piano skills at the end of this school year. Take notes, and help guide them with suggestions, if they don't have any of their own. (I emailed all of my parents and gave them a heads-up what I would be doing, and to let their child know so they could be thinking of goals. This REALLY helped.) I then typed up each students "Goal Sheet" and put it in a binder. (Also, make a copy for THEIR binder!) I open my book up once a month and ask them to evaluate their progress towards their goals. It has been VERY beneficial
Thanks to all who came, shared ideas, and enjoyed meeting together! See you next month!!
Dr. Lynn Dean: Implementing the three quarters teaching schedule with 11 lessons each quarter. It coincides with the schools, holidays, etc. And a summer quarter schedule that has 8 lessons. Makes teaching WONDERFUL!!! No make up of missed lessons; parents are responsible for contacting other parents to make changes for "unforeseen" conflicts.
Caroline Jennings: Pick a Theme for Summer lessons, e.g, Sightreading Summer in the Ocean of ___________. (I'll try to get all of her descriptive places she had on her poster...) Had a fun and invigorating summer schedule with lots of sightreading at the beginning of each lesson, and students motivated and "pushed" to excel!
Rachel France: Implementing motivational charts, especially for summer lessons was of great benefit. Points were given for number of days practiced, pass off points were given for different assignments and challenges. Another idea used is picking a theme for Recitals. Kids can even dress up to represent their piece.
Patrice Hunt: At the beginning of the school year, take 5 minutes to "interview" your student and find out what THEY want to be able to do with their piano skills at the end of this school year. Take notes, and help guide them with suggestions, if they don't have any of their own. (I emailed all of my parents and gave them a heads-up what I would be doing, and to let their child know so they could be thinking of goals. This REALLY helped.) I then typed up each students "Goal Sheet" and put it in a binder. (Also, make a copy for THEIR binder!) I open my book up once a month and ask them to evaluate their progress towards their goals. It has been VERY beneficial
Thanks to all who came, shared ideas, and enjoyed meeting together! See you next month!!
Sunday, September 6, 2015
CHAPTER MEETINGS START UP!!!
Welcome to the 2015-2016 UMTA year!
We are excited for our first meeting, being held Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 at noon! We will meet at the St. George Library, basement conference room.
Four teachers from our local chapter will be presenting "The Best Thing I've Ever Done!" We will be treated to some great teaching ideas that have the potential to make YOUR studio even better!
Please join us for an hour of enjoyment, sharing, and rejuvenation!!
Questions? Call 673-6733 or 632-6733
We are excited for our first meeting, being held Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 at noon! We will meet at the St. George Library, basement conference room.
Four teachers from our local chapter will be presenting "The Best Thing I've Ever Done!" We will be treated to some great teaching ideas that have the potential to make YOUR studio even better!
Please join us for an hour of enjoyment, sharing, and rejuvenation!!
Questions? Call 673-6733 or 632-6733
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