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Boulder
Area Music Teachers
Association
Student Opportunities
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Multiple Piano Festival--November 21st,
2009 at Vance Brand Auditorium, Longmont
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provides an opportunity for piano students to participate in a large
ensemble event. Since 1985, this annual event has consisted of approximately
250 students playing duet repertoire on twelve grand pianos. A repertoire
list is distributed at the May meeting and MPF committee members
perform samples of each
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programmed duet. Each student auditions
with partners and will be required to play their piece(s) at pre-specified
metronome speeds. Then students must attend several rehearsals where
they work with a conductor.
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2008 Repertoire
List (PDF)
2007 Registration Form (MS Word
Document)
2007 Letter to Teachers (MS Word Document)
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| For more information on MPF: Go to lmwpianostudio.com |
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BAMTA will again sponsor the Music Festival, a competitive event which includes judging throughout the day and a winners' recital in the evening. All instrumentalists are welcome! In consideration of everyone's busy schedule, participating teachers are not required to be on site during the event. The levels will be |
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Elementary (grades 3-5), Intermediate (6-8) and Advanced (9-12). Students who won in their level this year need to move up a level to compete again, excluding Honorable Mentions. Advanced level winners only can compete again at the senior level.
When: Saturday February 14, 2009: 12:30PM - 6:30PM
Where: Harvest Baptist Church, 7493 Old Mill Trail, Boulder, 80301 (just north of Jay Road, off 75th)
Registration deadline: Postmark of January 12, 2009 (36 student limit: admitted by date registered)
Entry fee: $20
Repertoire: 2 pieces from the standard repertoire: one from the required style and one of the student's choice.
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Additional Festival Information and Entry Form
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This event is a chamber recital in which each
ensemble includes at least one BAMTA student. It is designed to encourage
collaborative music making. Ensembles of all levels are invited to
participate. BAMTA teachers are responsible for selecting repertoire and
chamber partners, coaching the ensembles, attending the program,
help with set-up, clean-up and reception details. All participants contribute
to the reception. The 2009 Ensemble Festival will be Saturday, May 16
at 4 p.m. at Harvest
Baptist Church. Program information (student names, instrument, title of piece,
composer) should be sent by May 9, 2009 to Barb Grout, 10226 Macedonia St., Longmont, CO 80503. Phone: 303-772-4731.
Harvest Baptist Church is located at 7493 Old Mill Trail, Boulder. Directions: From Boulder, go north to Jay Road,
east to 75th Street, north a short distance to Old Mill Trail. From Longmont,
take Lookout Road to 75th, go south on 75th about one mile to
Old Mill Trail. The church is on the west side of 75th Street. Registration deadline: May 9, 2009
Word Doc of 2009 Ensebmle Festival Information and Signup.
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Achievement Day--May 9, 2009, at the
College of Music, University of Colorado
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BAMTA sponsors this special event at the
University of Colorado each spring for students of BAMTA teachers.
This wide-spectrum event promotes broad musicianship - emphasizing
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Achievement Day allows students to participate
at levels Preparatory through Level 12.
Their participation in Achievement Day begins with two evaluated
performances of selections from classical repertoire. One of the
required selections is to be performed by memory. If a student chooses
to play more than the two required pieces, they can include popular,
jazz, folk, or sacred music.
Beyond the two required performances, there
are more than 22 student-selectable activities relating to Achievement
Day, providing choices to interest, motivate, and challenge each
music student. Of the selectable activities, students choose at
least 2 or as many as 5 (a "Super Achiever" category). Students
can choose to take written tests, demonstrate musical skills, and/or
prepare (in advance) a special project.
Written Tests are offered
in music theory, terms & signs, music history, and ear training.
Performance Skills may include additional pieces,
duets, sight reading, improvisation, scales, chords, and arpeggios.
Special Projects may include compositions, reports
on composers, and art or construction projects related to music.
For more information please refer to the files below.
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| General Info |
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| List of Options |
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| Options and Clarification |
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| Registration Form |
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*Download free acrobat:
Additional information and detailed requirements lists may be found by clicking on "Links" which will take you to the Colorado State Music Teachers website.
Then click on PUBLICATIONS; CSMTA STUDENT ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK--pages 6-14.
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Annual scholarships are awarded on the basis of
financial need and playing ability. Applications are due June 1 and include
an application form, recording of the student's performance, parental
financial report, and teacher's letter of recommendation. This information
is then evaluated by the scholarship committee. Identities of teachers
and students are not known to the committee members. The scholarship money
is distributed in time to be applied to the fall tuition.
Scholarship Form
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The Student's BAMTA teacher should submit a typewritten Letter
of Recommendation by April 15, 2009 to Richard Capp, 3350
Loyola Ct., Boulder, CO 80305.
Beginning with Spring
Graduation 2006, BAMTA started a special recognition to acknowledge
an outstanding graduating high school senior at the recipient's
high school. The award will consist of a plaque or framed certificate
and a special gift (approximately $100) appropriate to that student's
interest.
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BAMTA members
in good standing may submit a letter of recommendation for their
graduating student(s) who have contributed to the enrichment of
the musical community through participation in BAMTA activities,
community theater, high school band ensembles, accompanying, as
a church musician or other musical venues.
Through this award
BAMTA wishes to expand its presence in the community and increase
communication with the schools. We will be in contact with the recipient's
high school music teacher to make arrangements to honor this student
in the appropriate awards ceremony.
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The
Letter of Recommendation Should Include:
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The Student's Name, High School, and BAMTA
Teacher's name
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Tell about the student's music awards and
accomplishments,
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List venues in which the student's musical
talents have been shared with the community.
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List the student's participation in BAMTA
activities
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Describe student's post-high school music
plans.
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If the student has substantial school music
involvement, please have the High School Music teacher provide a signature,
phone number and comments regarding the student's participation in
the school music program.
The award recipient will
be announced at the BAMTA meeting on May 6, 2009.
Recommendation form (MS Word Document).
Word Doc Describing Graduating Senior Award
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BAMTA is sponsoring 2 student recitals this year, one on Saturday,
November 1st @ 3:30 PM @ Balfour Retirement Community. The other
recital will be Sunday afternoon April 19th @ 4PM @ Harvest Baptist Church.
This is an opportunity for teachers with small studios to take part in a larger
recital. It is a chance for your students who would like additional performance
opportunities such as trying out a duet before Multiple Piano Festival auditions to play
in front of others. Students should be at least 5 and no older than 18 years of age.
Click here for
more information about how to sign up!
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