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2017-2018

Constance Fischel Daniel Lau President Vice President

Student Activities

PAST STUDENT ACTIVITIES CHAIRS

JUDITH DALTON YOON HUH RANDALL SHEETS RICHARD HARTZELL DORIS CHASE CAROL WOLFE-RALPH CLAUDETTE HORWITZ CONCHITA JAN GEORGE HIBBARD GARY DINN FERNANDO LAIRES ELIZABETH GOETHE ESTHER HOWE ANN MATTESON CAROLE LOHMAN DOUGLAS GUILES GERTRUDE BROWN

Table of Contents

MSMTA Student Activities Handbook 2017-2018.

Foreword

Letter from the VP for Student Activities......................................................................................................................................................................................... i

Student Activities Chairs....................................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Student Activities at a Glance....................................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Rules Governing All MSMTA Events....................................................................................................................................................................................... iv

Rules for Dispute Resolution....................................................................................................................................................................................... vi

Judge's Certification.......................................................................................................................................................................................viii

Special Needs Entry Form....................................................................................................................................................................................... ix

MSMTA Copyright Release Form....................................................................................................................................................................................... x

MSMTA Student Activities

Composers/Improvisers Circle...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Gertrude S. Brown Memorial Piano Concerto Competitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Spring Festival: Piano Ensemble...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Chamber Music Festival...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Spring Festival: Strings Plus...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Unaccompanied Bach Competition...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Spring Festival: Voice Solo...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Elizabeth R Davis Piano Competition High School...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Elizabeth R Davis Piano Competition Collegiate...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Spring Festival: Piano Solo...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Jack Weaver Memorial Competition...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Spring Festival: Solo Strings...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Competition...................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Doris and Lary Chase Sonata Awards...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examination...................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Keyboard Musicianship Program...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Music Theory Testing Program...................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Grants and Scholarships

Grant Application for Continuing Education for Teachers...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Scholarship for High School Graduating Seniors with a Declared Music Major...................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Student Scholarship for Performance...................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Distinguished Music Achievement Awards

Elementary Distinguished Music Achievement Award...................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Junior Distinguished Music Achievement Award...................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

Senior Distinguished Music Achievement Award...................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Composer Classification List...................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

Foreword by Daniel Lau

Vice President for Student Activities

Dear MSMTA Friends and Colleagues:

It is with much excitement that we usher in another year with the presentation of the 2017-2018 Student Activities Handbook. The spirit of volunteerism is one that pervades the entire organization that is MSMTA. This beautiful spirit enhances the music scene here in the Greater Maryland region by providing opportunities that extend well beyond music. I encourage all the great music teachers of MSMTA to celebrate volunteerism by educating parents and students about this powerful spirit. As a community of artists, let’s keep the spirit filled with positivity and respect and discourage negativity that grows out of an unhealthy competitive attitude.

Last year, we moved most of our events to online registration only. This helps our chairs improve the efficiency of paperwork tremendously. For MSMTA members without access to online registration, we ask that you solicit the help of a friend with computer savvy, or to contact the chair or me for help. We successfully negotiated this in the past year on several occasions. For everybody, please remember to mail your registration fees and verification within two days of your online submission.

As always, many thanks are in order. First of all, I wish to thank all the chairs and co-chairs of the many MSMTA events listed on pages iv and v. Literally hundreds of volunteer hours are put into each event, and the good people who chair and co-chair each event do it every year in splendid and painstaking fashion. Next, I wish to acknowledge the Board of Directors of MSMTA composed of elected officers, local chapter presidents, the chairs of student activities, and chairs of standing committees. The insightful governance and vision from MSMTA's all-volunteer board make it possible for this organization to thrive. Special mention must go to the immediate past president, Dr. Junko Takahashi, and current president, Constance Fischel, for their superb and inspired leadership; and to Cynthia Cathcart, Chair of Technology for making 21st Century navigation a breeze. Finally, thanks go to the entire membership of MSMTA which is made up of music teachers whose passion and can-do spirits keep the arts flourishing and relevant.

Let's have a great year!

Daniel Lau [email protected] 410 323-5450 (home)

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MTNA/MSMTA STUDENT ACTIVITIES CHAIRS MTNA Collegiate Competitions Douglas Guiles Dr. Junko Takahashi

MTNA High School Competitions Douglas Guiles Dr. Junko Takahashi

MTNA Junior High School Competitions Douglas Guiles Dr. Junko Takahashi

MTNA Student Composition Competition Dr. Hui-Yen Chang

MSMTA STUDENT ACTIVITIES CHAIRS Chamber Music Festival Dr. Mark Di Pinto Dr. Daniel Lau

Composers/Improvisers Circle Composition Festival Ann Matteson Joanna Greenwood

Continuing Education for Teachers Grants Dr. Junko Takahashi

Distinguished Music Achievement Elementary Awards Claudette Horwitz

Distinguished Music Achievement Junior and Senior Awards Dr. Bok Hwa Kim

Doris Chase Sonata Awards Douglas Guiles

Elizabeth R. Davis Piano Competition High School and Collegiate Dr. Junko Takahashi Hyun J. Park

Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Exams Deborah White-Bondhus Ann Matteson Ellen Sakai

Gertrude S. Brown Memorial Piano Concerto Competitions Hyun J. Park

Jack Weaver Memorial Competition Mia Choi Shelley Mathews

Keyboard Musicianship Program Laurel Carroll

Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Competition Douglas Guiles

MSMTA-ASTA Spring Festival: String Solo Dr. Brian Liu Dr. Preston Hawes

Music Theory Testing Program Lori McCarthy

Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors With a Declared Music Major in College Dr. Junko Takahashi

Spring Festival: Piano Ensemble Dr. Daniel Lau Dr. Junko Takahashi

Spring Festival: Piano Solo Dr. Carol Wolfe-Ralph

Spring Festival: Strings Plus Ensemble Kelly Hsu

Spring Festival: Voice Solo Richard Hartzell

Student Scholarship for Performance Awards Constance Fischel

Unaccompanied Bach Competition For Violin, Viola & Cello Wonhee Kim Yoonah Cho

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MSMTA STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE

Event Name Deadline Event Date Location MTNA Competition Sept. 13, 2017 Oct. 15, 2017 WAU Composers/Improvisers Circle

Nov. 10, 2017 Dec. 10, 2017 UMBC

Gertrude Brown Piano Concerto Competition

Dec. 1, 2017 Jan. 14, 2018 (competition) Jan. 13, 2018 (rehearsal)

UMBC

Strings Plus TBA TBA TBA Piano Ensemble Jan. 27, 2018 March 4, 2018 UMCP Chamber Music Festival Feb. 10, 2018 March 11, 2018 WAU Unaccompanied Bach Competition for violin,viola, and cello

March 3, 2018 March 31, 2018 New Hope Lutheran Church 8575 Guilford Rd Columbia, MD 21046

Voice Solo March 19, 2018 April 8, 2018 UMBC E. R. Davis March 10, 2018 April 15, 2018 WAU Spring Festival: Solo Piano March 24, 2018 May 5, 2018 UMCP Jack Weaver for violin,viola, and cello

April 21, 2018 May 12, 2018 Jordan Kitts 11726 Parklawn Dr. N. Bethesda, MD 20852

Solo Strings April 2, 2018 May 20, 2018 WAU Chase and Gottlieb competitions

March 31, 2018 May 20, 2018 UMBC

McDonald High School Piano Exams

Nov. 15, 2017 (credit) Feb. 1, 2018 (recognition)

Be ready by April 1 for notification of exact date

Various Centers

Keyboard Musicianship Program

Dates vary Dates vary Various Centers

Music Theory Testing Dates vary Dates vary Various Centers Student Scholarship for Performance

June, 2018

Distinguished Music Achievement Awards

June, 2018

Grants for Continuing Education for Teachers

April 30, 2018 Announced June 1, 2018

Scholarship for High School Graduating Seniors with a Declared Music Major in College

April 30, 2018 Announced June 1, 2018

UMBC – University of Maryland Baltimore County, Performing Arts and Humanities Building UMCP – University of Maryland College Park, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center WAU – Washington Adventist University, Peters Music Center

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Rules Governing All MSMTA Events

The following rules apply to all MSMTA events. Participating teachers, students and parents MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH AND ABIDE BY THESE RULES, AS WELL AS THE RULES THAT APPLY SPECIFICALLY TO EACH EVENT. Thoughtful adherence will not only ease the burden of the event chairs but will preclude any misunderstanding and/or the disappointment of having students disqualified from participation.

A student is not considered enrolled in an event unless the application is complete, legible and on time. Otherwise, the application(s) will be returned and deadlines will still be strictly enforced. All MSMTA events are open to the public with the exception of the High School Piano Examinations. General

1. Except in the case of the High School Piano Examinations, presenting teachers must be membersin good standing of both MTNA and MSMTA at the time of the event deadline.

2. Students must have studied with the presenting teacher for at least six of the last nine monthspreceding the event. (In cases of illness, sabbatical or former teacher’s move out of the area, anexception will be made if the new teacher presents authorization from the previous teacher.)

3. All music MUST have measures numbered for ease of judging and pertinent comments.

4. To avoid any possible perception of unfairness, the following rules apply to all competitiveevents:

a. Teachers may not sit with, nor identify in any way with, their students in the presenceof judges.

b. Students, parents and teachers must not engage the judge in conversation until alldecisions have been announced.

c. Only the chair(s) may know the identity of the teachers and their respective students inany competitive event. No written record of these names may be publicly displayed oropen to sight at any time before or during a competition. Paperwork given to judgesmust not contain a student’s or teacher’s name, and monitors will refer to competitorsonly by their program number.

d. The chair(s), or others involved in registering students, will not serve as a judge in anyevent in the competition.

e. No judge may critique a competitive recital in which his own students are participants.f. The criterion for judging at all MSMTA events is a polished artistic performance of whatever

piece is being performed.g. The judge(s) shall make decisions with no input from the monitors or others in the audience.

For all competitive events, tardiness is strictly enforced (events with awards andmonetary prizes).

h. All judges’ decisions ARE FINAL!!!

5. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that students and parents are apprised of all the rules anddecorum applicable to the event. Matters such as proper performance attire, stage presence, andrecital etiquette should be discussed prior to participation.

6. Teachers entering students in any event must agree to assist with the event, if called on by thechair. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of the student entries. Teachers are onlyallowed to supply a substitute at 2 events to satisfy the work requirement in any teaching year.They must help with all other events in which they enter students. Chairs can double-check withother chairs to verify if someone is abusing this rule. Chairs need to keep their entries until June30 to maintain a paper trail for proof of helping, etc. The substitute MUST be an MSMTAmember.

7. The presenting teacher must be available to volunteer up to 4 hours if entering 10 or fewerstudents, 6 hours if entering 11 to 16 students, and 8 hours is entering 16 or more students

8. The teacher should advise parents that no video equipment with artificial light, or use of cameraswith flash apparatus is permitted during a performance. No taping (audio or video) orphotographing of other performers is permitted without specific permission of a parent or teacher.

9. All participants in MSMTA judged events and their parents should be advised by the teacher priorto participation that the decision of the judge(s) is final and is not subject to question or protest.

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10. It will be the responsibility of the monitor in each competitive and noncompetitive event to ensure thatjudges have given a rating in the space provided on each critique.

11. Under no circumstances should a parent or student contact an event chair. If there is aproblem or concern, only the teacher should contact the chair.

12. Teachers who have not fulfilled their financial obligations to MSMTA or its representativeswill be ineligible to enter students in any event until the financial obligation has beensatisfied.

Repertoire 1. All music MUST have measures numbered for ease of judging and pertinent comments.

2. In competitive events, no repertoire changes may be made after the entry deadline.Students who fail to perform the submitted repertoire will be disqualified.

3. The presentation of photocopied music without permission from the publisher will also disqualify astudent from all piano competitions. One original score must be in the room for all non- piano andvoice competition.

4. Judges should only be given the original score of submitted work, not a photocopy.

5. In all solo piano events, works must be performed from memory, and no simplified arrangements ofstandard repertoire are permitted.

Application Procedures 1. Application forms and checks must be filled out by the MSMTA teacher only.

2. Teachers should photocopy the needed application forms provided in this handbook, or print outapplication forms available on the MSMTA web site, or make use of online registration whenavailable. No substitute forms will be accepted.

3. All information must be typed, or printed legibly, in ink by the MSMTA teacher (Note: the forms onthe web site may be filled out electronically when so enabled.)

4. The forms must be clean, free of strike-outs or other distractions which may result in the entry ofincorrect information on the event programs.

5. Specific information including key, opus number, and movement of presented works must beclearly noted on the form when it is applicable.

6. Teachers should carefully review each application to ensure that all requested information has beenaccurately provided in the indicated places. Teachers should photocopy the application forms fortheir own records to ensure no mix-ups on submitted repertoire, etc.

7. One check from the presenting MSMTA teacher only, covering all student entries, and attached tothe applications, is to be mailed to the chair indicated on the entry form. No checks from anyoneelse will be accepted. Checks must be mailed within two days of events that utilize onlineregistration.

8. Entries postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted.

9. There will be no refund of any entry fee should a student fail to participate in an event for anyreason.

10. If a teacher and/or parent would like to communicate any information concerning a special need of astudent participating in an MSMTA event that they feel is important for the Chair and MSMTA toknow in advance of the event, please include WITH THE ENTRY FORM a copy of the SpecialNeeds Entry Form found on p.6.

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RULES FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION

PROCEDURES TO HANDLE IRREGULARITIES 1. In the event that any competition participant has cause to believe that irregularities occurred, thecompetition Chair must be notified as soon as possible, and before the judges begin their finaldeliberations, so that any remedies can be instituted before the competition results are finalized.Anyone who fails to bring any such allegations to the attention of the Chair prior to such time will bedeemed to have waived any cause of action. Irregularities include, among other situations, any event oraction by any person that may unfairly distract or influence the judges’ decisions or which may put anycompetition participant at an unfair disadvantage with regard to other participants, an unfair bias orlack of competence on the part of any judge, and violation of any MSMTA Rules or Bylaws. In addition,these procedures are intended for any disputes between MSMTA members.

2. If any competition participant makes an allegation to the Chair about irregularities or unfair actionsregarding the fairness of the competition in a timely manner as prescribed above, the Chair mustimmediately gather all known facts of such alleged incident and discuss with the judges if appropriate.The Chair has broad discretion to take any corrective action before the judges begin their deliberations.The Chair must investigate and attempt to resolve any other sorts of irregularities, such as disputesbetween competition participants, in a timely manner.

3. The Chair must then notify the President of the alleged irregularities and any actions taken, withinone week of the Competition. If the Chair makes or conveys any allegations of violations of any Rule orBylaw, then the President must proceed in accordance with Article XIII, Section 2 of the Bylaws. Anyreports, notes or relevant evidence will be kept by both the Chair and the President for not less than oneyear.

4. Any competition participant who remains unsatisfied with the Chair’s decisions or actions mustproceed in accordance with Paragraphs 9-11 of these Rules.

CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF ANY COMPETITION

5. If a Chair decides to cancel or postpone the competition for any reason, he or she must first contactthe President to discuss the situation and obtain permission as soon as possible. The Chair must thencontact all competition participants to notify them that the competition is cancelled, and of a new date,if applicable.

6. In the event the President is unavailable to give timely permission to cancel a competition, the Chairmay not cancel the competition but must continue as planned. Exceptions to this rule are limited to thefollowing. a) The judges agree that the piano is unplayable. b) The judges agree that the venueprevents the competition from proceeding in some fashion. c) Inclement weather would jeopardize thesafety of the participants. d) A regional emergency. If any of these exceptions apply, and the event iscancelled, the Chair must still attempt to contact the President to get prior authorization and a reportmust be subsequently written and submitted to the President.

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7. In the case wherein the Chair has decided that the competition may not continue, but not because ofthe exceptions enumerated in Paragraph 6, and cannot obtain the President’s permission in a timelymanner, the competition will nonetheless continue as planned. However, the judges will be instructed tofinalize the competition results and must either sign a Judge’s Certification or decline to sign, with awritten statement from each judge as to why they do not believe that the competition afforded a full,fair and equal opportunity to hear each contestant. The competition results will not be made public orfinal until the matter is brought to the attention of the President, who will then consider the Chair’swritten report made in accordance with these Rules, the judges’ statements, and any other informationthe President deems relevant. The President will then, in a timely manner, issue a statement eithercertifying the judges’ results, making them final and public, or cancelling the competition and the resultsaltogether. The President’s decision will be final and binding on all parties.

8. Any competition participant who remains unsatisfied with the President’s decision must proceed inaccordance with Paragraphs 9-11 of these Rules.

PROCEDURES FOR CHALLENGING A FINAL DECISION

9. Any competition participant or MSMTA member who alleged any unfair behavior, harm, or otherirregularities but still believes that the matter was unresolved properly, or was disciplined by a two- thirds vote of the Board, and wishes to challenge the results, must file by mail an “Intent to Challenge”to the President, describing in detail the facts and reasons in support of the Challenge. Any request forrelief must be limited to non-monetary damages. This “Intent to Challenge” must be signed by allparticipants who are bringing the allegation and must be postmarked within 10 calendar days of thedate of the Competition or action in question.

10. The President will consider the “Intent to Challenge,” review any relevant documents or statementsfrom the Chair or other participants or judges, and will issue a decision within 90 days describingwhether the Challenge has merit, and what, if any, action will be taken. This decision will be final andbinding upon all parties.

11. Any competition participant who remains unsatisfied and intends to bring legal action againstMSMTA must first notify the President of this intention in writing within 30 days of the President’sdecision on the “Intent to Challenge.” MSMTA, at its sole discretion, has 90 days to decide whether thematter will be decided in a court of law or in arbitration, as MSMTA may unilaterally require that alldisputes be handled through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules promulgated by theAmerican Arbitration Association. All competition participants or members who bring a lawsuit or otherlegal action against MSMTA over the results or process of any competition, or the results of adisciplinary action, agree to pay all legal fees and ancillary costs incurred by MSMTA in defending suchan action. Moreover, competition participants and members agree that any “Intent to Challenge,”lawsuit or legal action, or arbitration proceeding, will be limited to a request for non-monetary damagesor relief.

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MARYLAND STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

JUDGE’S CERTIFICATION

NAME OF COMPETITION:

DATE HELD:

1) I, _, a judge in this MSMTA Competition, hereby certify that I have read, understood, and followed all the rules pertaining to this Competition to the best of my knowledge.

2) I believe that each contestant was granted enough time and had a full, fair andequal opportunity to assess adequately his or her musical talents and abilities, andthat the Competition organizers and operators provided no contestant with anyadvantage or disadvantage with regard to any other contestants.

3) I certify that I based my decision solely on the contestants’ performance, in consultationwith the entire panel of judges, if required. I was not in any way influenced by anyextraneous factors, such as comments or actions by any persons other than my fellowjudges, and I truly believe that I have no unfair bias of any sort.

4) If any person other than a fellow judge, such as a teacher, parent, or moderator,attempted to influence my decision in any fashion, I still certify my decision,notwithstanding any such inappropriate attempts. Furthermore, I will bring any suchsituations to the immediate attention of the Chair of the Competition.

5) Therefore, I believe that the final order of contestants represents a fair indication ofthe relative merits of each contestant, and I fully agree with the final results.

I have read, understand and agree with the “Judge’s Certification”.

Judge’s Signature

Date and Time

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SPECIAL NEEDS ENTRY FORM

If a teacher and/or parent would like to communicate any information concerning a special need of a student participating in an MSMTA event that they feel is important for the Chair and MSMTA to know in advance of the event, please include a copy of this form WITH THE ENTRY FORM. Appropriate examples could be: a student with an injured leg needs assistance with removing crutches when sitting at the piano; a student with any kind of disability of which the association should be made aware if it serves the best interests of the student.

In addition, a student (and/or their parent) may feel more comfortable if he or she could talk to the Chair privately about any question or concern before the event begins. The student will be accommodated to the best of the Chair's ability.

This form may be filled out by the teacher and/or parent but must be signed by the teacher.

Name of Student:

Name of Event:

Special Need:

Teacher's Signature:

Parent's Signature:

MSMTA STUDENT EVENTS COPYRIGHT RELEASE FORM

ALL MSMTA EVENT PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH THE U.S. COPYRIGHT LAWS. MSMTA IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS BY PARTICIPANTS. EVENT PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO INDEMNIFY MSMTA FOR ANY LEGAL CAUSE OF ACTION RESULTING FROM THEIR VIOLATION OF COPYRIGHT LAWS. THE MTNA WEBSITE OFFERS INFORMATION ON COMPLIANCE.*

You, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury, represent and warrant to MSMTA that (a) you are least 18 years of age, (b) your intended use of the reproduced music will not confuse or mislead the public in any way and (c) at least one of the following is true: (i) you own the copyright of the music; (ii) you have been authorized as the agent of the owner of the copyright to have the music copied; (iii) you have been granted a license by the owner of the copyright to reproduce the music; (iv) you are a teacher or student (or parent or guardian of a student) and are using the copies under a generally accepted educational standard of fair use; or (v) the reproduced music is in the public domain.

The undersigned shall indemnify, defend and hold MSMTA harmless from any suit, demand, claim or liability arising from a breach of the foregoing warranty or any other basis arising from the use of copies, including without limitation copyright infringement and unfair competition. The undersigned shall pay any judgment or reasonable settlement offer and MSMTA’s costs and fees (including without limitation attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with any such suit, demand, claim or liability, or in collecting upon this indemnification from the undersigned. MSMTA may provide a copy of this form to anyone claiming that use of these copies infringes such person’s rights.

SIGNATURE:NAME:ADDRESS:DATE:

TITLE(S) AND COMPOSER(S) OF PHOTOCOPIED MUSIC BEING USED:

Signature of Competition Official Date

One copy of this form is to be signed by the student, parent, or teacher (must be at least eighteen (18) years of age). This signed form must accompany any music that is not in the original binding(i.e. that is a copy) for use by a contestant or judge at any MSMTA event.

* Resources for determining the copyright status and permissible use of music include:“MTNA Copyright Guidelines for Music Teachers” by T. Scott Gilligan, MTNA General Counsel

http://mtna.org/member-resources/copyright-information/copyright-faqs/

“How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work” Circular 22 of the United States Copyright Officehttp://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ22.pdf

“Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians” Circular 21 of the United States Copyright Officehttp://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ21.pdf (See especially page 7-8)

“Duration of Copyright” Circular 15a of the United States Copyright Officehttp://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ15a.pdf

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2017 MSMTA Composers/Improvisers Circle ANN S. MATTESON, Co-Chair, 301-441-2885, [email protected]

JOANNA GREENWOOD, Co-Chair, 410-828-6417, [email protected]

Date: December 10, 2017, 3:45 pm

Deadline: Postmarked by November 10, 2017

Fee: $25.00

Location: University United Methodist Church, 3631 Campus Drive, College Park,

MD, 20740

Objective: The purpose of the Composers/Improvisers Circle is to encourage students and teachers to compose and improvise, and to provide a venue for their compositions and improvisations to be heard.

Note: There will be no performances at the recital using CD’s, recordings, etc., without the permission of the chair. Students should play memorized compositions unless they have gotten permission from the chairs to use music.

Procedure: Composition student(s) of MSMTA members or a teacher member may submit amanuscript and one audio tape (or CD) of all original compositions to the Chair for considerationfor performance at the Composers/Improvisers Circle concert. See the application for thenumber of students one teacher can enter as varies from year to year. Student compositionsmust be sent in by the teacher. One copy of the score and one audio tape or CD must besubmitted, labeled with the name of the composition, name of composer with address and phonenumber. If submitting several students, all compositions should be recorded on one tape or CD.No videotapes will be accepted.

Score Preparation:

1. Handwritten scores must be in the student’s handwriting. Computer-generated scoresmust have complete input by student, and must state venue, hardware and softwareused to generate score. All measures must be numbered.

2. Use one side of paper only.

3. Place title, medium, composer’s name, address, phone number, age (if student), andteacher’s name on the first page or cover of score.

4. Indicate performance length in minutes and seconds in the upper right hand corner of thescore.

5. Send one clear copy of original. Do not send the original.

6. All accepted student entries will be published in booklet form to be distributed at the concert.

7. Performance of Composition/Improvisation will be 20 points per year for the DMA awards.

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mailto:[email protected]

MSMTA Composers/Improvisers Circle - December 2017

Application Form

ANN S. MATTESON, Co-Chair, 301-441-2885, [email protected] JOANNA GREENWOOD, Co-Chair, 410-828-6417, [email protected]

Location: University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) – The Music Box, Arts and Humanities

Building Date: Sunday, December 10, 2017, 3:45 pm

Deadline: Postmarked by November 10, 2017

Fee: $25.00 per composition or improvisation. Teacher should send one check made out to MSMTA and mail to:

ANN MATTESON, 5204 Paducah Road, College Park, MD 20740

Awards: All students will receive a certificate and all compositions will be duplicated and place in a booklet for composition students.

Eligibility: Teachers may enter up to FOUR (4) students to be considered for this event. Each student is allowed to play one piece only - and this year just compositions can be entered since this is the year we will have the commissioned composition performed. Also teacher may submit one teacher composition. Teachers will be notified if composition(s) are accepted to play within a week after the deadline.

COMPOSITIONS: Teacher will submit one CD of their student(s) playing their composition(s) and submit a legible

manuscript in student’s writing or computer copy generated by the student. On the first page be sure to list the title, medium, composer’s name, address, phone number, age of student and teacher’s name. STUDENT SHALL PERFORM THE

COMPOSITION FROM MEMORY unless you have approval by chairs to use music. COMPOSITIONS ARE TO BE

PERFORMED LIVE. NO recordings shall be used without the permission of the chairs.

Send ONE check, ONE application for each student, ONE manuscript for each composition, ONE CD or tape for

each composition to ANN MATTESON, 5204 Paducah Rd., College Park, MD 20740

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Student Name _Phone _email _

Age_____Grade_____Instrument(s) Performance time Level (circle)

Elem/Int./Adv. Title of Composition _

Teacher Name ____Address _____________________________________City________ Zip

Teacher’s email Tel

Student: I give my permission to print my composition in the MSMTA Composers Circle

Booklet: Student signature:

For teacher composition entry, please use the same form but indicate it is a teacher’s composition.

If other persons are performing in composition, please list

name(s):

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Gertrude S. Brown Memorial Piano Concerto Competitions HYUN PARK, Chair, 301-983-0156, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, January 14, 2018; Rehearsal: Saturday, January 13, 2018

Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2017 Location: University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Winner's Concert: TBA

Fee: Junior Levels: $35.00 per movement Intermediate Level: $40.00 per movement Senior Level: $45.00 per movement Performance winners: $50.00 fee for concert

Note: If participating teacher is not a member of MSMTA, please add $60 for each entry.

. Eligibility: Junior I Level: 5th grade or lower

Junior II Level: 8th grade or lower Intermediate Level: 10th grade or lowerSenior Level: 12th grade or lower

Note: Students may win only once at any level. First-place winners or concert performers from the previous year may not participate in the competition this year. Senior Level winners/performers are no longer eligible to participate in this event.

Repertoire:

Junior I J. Haydn, Concertino in F Major, Hob. XVIII:F2 (Henle edition)

Junior II J. Haydn, Concerto in G Major Hob. XVIII:4 (International edition)

Intermediate W. A. Mozart, Concerto #14 in E-flat Major, K. 449 (Schirmer edition)

Senior F. Mendelssohn, Concerto #2 in D Minor, op. 40 (Schirmer edition)

Rules:

1. Performers are required to use the MSMTA accompanist at the event.2. Students may enter a maximum of three movements. However, they can only be declared the winner for

one movement.3. Students must perform from memory.4. At the discretion of the judges, winners may not be selected. A maximum of two students may be

selected as winners (Team I and Team II) for each movement.5. All winners are expected to perform in the winners’ concert and attend rehearsals with the selected

orchestra. If the winner in either team cannot participate in the winners’ concert, then Team I alternatewill be asked to perform; if Team I alternate is not available, then Team II alternate will be asked toperform.

6. Application fees should arrive within two days of the application submission. There will be no refund for theapplication fees once submitted.

The general rules governing MSMTA events also apply. Please read them carefully.

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Gertrude S. Brown Memorial Piano Concerto Competitions Application Form

HYUN PARK, 11237 Korman Drive, Potomac, MD 20854-2049

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 1, 2017

Online application on msmta.org/registration is required for this event. Applications should be filled out by teachers only. Please send one check for all entries, made payable

to MSMTA, to HYUN PARK, to the address listed above no later than 2 days after online registration.

Online registration only for this event. This form is for reference only.

Name of Student: _ Grade:

Name of Teacher:

Teacher’s Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Teacher’s Phone: _____________________ Teacher’s email:

Please indicate the concerto and movement(s) to be performed in the 2016-2017 Concerto Competition:

Junior 1 J. Haydn, Concertino in F Major, Hob. XVIII:F2 (Henle edition)

First Movement Second Movement Third Movement

Junior 2 J. Haydn, Concerto in G Major, Hob. XVIII:4 (International edition)


Intermediate W. A. Mozart, Concerto #14 in E-flat Major, K. 449 (Schirmer edition)


Senior Mendelssohn, Concerto #2 in D Minor, op. 40 (Schirmer edition)


I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist with the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event.

I do not have any known conflict on either of the dates and can serve the required 4 hours.

I do have conflict(s) on the following day/time. Please avoid these times for my duty if possible. .

Sunday_____________________________________

In the event I cannot fulfill the assigned monitoring duties, I will find a substitute among MSMTA members on my own and inform the Chair of my substitute.

Teacher’s signature:

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MSMTA Spring Festival: Piano Ensemble Dr. DANIEL LAU, Chair, 410-323-5450, [email protected]

Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, Co-Chair, 301-530-6203, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018

Deadline: Saturday, January 27, 2018

Location: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park

Fee: $10.00 per person per ensemble for online registration (msmta.org/registration)

Entering teacher must submit forms online and send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to:

Daniel Lau, 507 Walker Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212

Eligibility: Students through 12th grade, age 6 and above as of the date of the event.

Time Limits: Ages 6-9 4 minutes Ages 10-12 6 minutes Ages 13-15 8 minutes Ages 16-18 10 minutes

Rules: The following rules apply to this festival:

1. Participating teacher must use online registration. (Exceptions will be made toparticipating teachers without computer access. Please contact chair.)

2. Only one composition per team may be entered in an event. One composition isdefined as from the opening signature to the double bar at the end.

3. Only one movement of a Sonatina, Suite, etc., will be accepted. Entries notconforming to this rule will be returned.

4. Original compositions, arrangements and transcriptions of entire compositions may beused by performers and presented to the judges.

5. A photocopied individual page may be used to facilitate page turns. Photocopies ofentire compositions may not be used by performers or presented to the judges. Pleasebring a second original score for the judge if at all possible. A student will not bedisqualified if it is impossible to present a second original score.

6. Music need not be memorized.

7. Concertos may not be used for the Duo category.

8. The music for the judges must have measure numbers.


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MSMTA Spring Festival: Piano Ensemble

Application Form Dr. DANIEL LAU, Chair, 410-323-5450, [email protected]

Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, Co-Chair, 301-530-6203, [email protected]


By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this event and understandsthat he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understands that his/her students will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

Application forms must be submitted online by the MSMTA teacher only.

Please send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to Daniel Lau, at the address listed above, no later than 2 days after online registration submission.

Name of Teacher: Phone:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Email:

Composition to be Performed (only one composition or movement may be performed per entry)

Title Composer Performance Time _______________________________________ ___________________________ _________________

Category: (Choose One) Duet, One Piano Duo, Two Pianos Trio Quartet

(Choose One) ☐Competitive ☐Non-Competitive

Name of Student Age as of March 26, 2017 Date of Birth

1. _________________________________________ ______ ____________________

2. _________________________________________ ______ ____________________

3. _________________________________________ ______ ____________________

4. _________________________________________ ______ ____________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the day of the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

I am available to help in the: AM PM Either

I am using my: first substitute second substitute to help at this event.

My substitute for this event is: ___________________________________. Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.

Teacher’s signature:________________________________________________________________

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MSMTA Chamber Music Festival Dr. MARK DI PINTO, Chair, 240-353-3686, [email protected]

Dr. DANIEL LAU, Co-Chair, 410-323-5450, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018 in the afternoon/evening

Deadline: Saturday, February 10, 2018

Location: Washington Adventist University, Peters Music Center, 7711 Greenwood Ave.

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Fee: $15.00 per participant per ensemble. Online registration only (msmta.org/registration).

Exceptions will be made for teachers without computer access. Please contact chair.

Entering teacher should send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to:

Mark Di Pinto, 11602 35th

Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705

Ensembles: Duos, Trios, Quartets, Quintets (all ensembles without a conductor), and/or any

instrumental combination, including Art Songs for voice/piano, guitar duos, and piano

duet or duo (four hands on 1 piano or 2 pianos).

Repertoire: Choose chamber music compositions from ALL periods of music. Arrangements, transcriptions, and solos with piano accompaniment are all eligible as long as there are 2

or more performers, no conductor, and one person per part. If in doubt, contact the Chair

or Co-Chair. Ensembles must perform from original copies of the music.

Category Program Requirements A. Pre-High School: Grades 5 through 8 Two contrasting works/movements. (Contrasting

movements may come from the same piece, i.e. fast

and slow movements)

Performance time: maximum 10 minutes.

B. Pre-College: Grades 9 through 12 Two contrasting works/movements. (Contrasting

movements may come from the same piece, i.e. fast

and slow movements)

Performance time: maximum 15 minutes

C. College: Undergraduate and Graduate Two contrasting works/movements. (Contrasting

movements may come from the same piece, i.e.

(average age of ensemble members may not fast and slow movements)

exceed 26 as of Jan. 1, 2018) Performance time: maximum 18 minutes

D. Non-competitive category (any age): One or two works. The goal of this category is to

instill a love for chamber music and to receive

adjudication comments without the pressure of

competition and repertoire requirements.

Teacher/Coaches: In case of mixed age groups, please consult with the Chair or Co-Chair.

Monetary Awards will be awarded in Categories A-C according to the following rule: 1st prize only for

a category with 3 entries; 1st and 2nd prizes for categories with 4 or 5 entries; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes

for categories with 6 or more entries.

NOTE: Performers may participate in up to two different ensembles. A page turner will be available

if needed. Memorization is not required. A category will be canceled if there are fewer than three

entries.


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MSMTA Chamber Music Festival Application Form

Dr. MARK DI PINTO, 11602 35th

Ave., Beltsville, MD 20705

Deadline: Saturday, February 10, 2018 By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this event and

understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understands that his/her

students will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

Application forms should be filled out online by the MSMTA teacher only. Please send one check for all entries,

made payable to MSMTA within two days of online submission, to Mark Di Pinto, at the address listed above.


Ensemble Category: A B C D

Ensemble Name (if applicable):

Participant’s Name Instrument Grade/Age

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

3. _____________________

4. _____________________

5. _____________________

6. _____________________

Compositions to be Performed

List all data such as Opus no., tempo, movement no., etc —Please type or print clearly—

Title Composer’s Full Name Performance Time

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

(Identify separate movements on reverse side of this form)

Teacher/Coach Name(s): Phone:

(Indicate all names, if applicable; only one teacher must be an MSMTA member)

Teacher’s Address: email:

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and

agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I (one teacher/

ensemble) must be available to assist on the competition day of the event for at least four hours. If I fail to fulfill my work

obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not

request exceptions to this requirement.

I am available to assist for four hours on the day of the competition during the

following: 1 pm – 5 pm 5 pm – 9 pm

I am using my first substitute second substitute to help at this event.

My substitute for this event is____________________________. Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.


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MSMTA Spring Festival: Strings Plus Jointly run by ASTA MD/DC and MSMTA Chamber Music Competition for Strings and

Any Other Instruments with Strings KELLY S. HSU, Chair, 301-610-7530, [email protected]

Date:

Deadline:

Sunday, April 8, 2018. 9:00-2:00

Monday, February 19, 2018 Location: Landon School, Mondzac Performing Arts Center, 6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20871

Fee: $15.00 per person per ensemble entry regardless of the number of performers.

Entering teacher should send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to: KELLY S. HSU, 532 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

Eligibility: Students through 12th

grade, age 6 and above, as of competition date

Repertoire: Two movements of a composition are acceptable but not required. Please contact the chair if there are any questions.

Procedure: The following rules apply to this festival: 1. The coach must have worked with the ensemble at least 75% of the time

and be a member of either MSMTA or ASTA.2. The piano part must be performed by students. A professional pianist may

perform only in case of orchestral reductions for piano.3. Ensembles may enter competitively or noncompetitively for a rating.4. Students must have an original part and teachers should make a good faith

attempt to provide an original score for the judge.5. Ensembles will be grouped according to the average age of the participants.6. In competitive events, 1

st, 2

nd, 3

rd, or Honorable Mention may be awarded.

7. If a student plays in more than one ensemble, coaches and pieces must belisted on the back of the application form.

8. Judges’ comments of each ensemble’s performance will be sent to the coach.9. Judges’ music should be measure numbered on each stanza.10. Teachers must be available to help on the day of the event.


Time Limits: Ages 6-9 4 minutes Ages 10-12 6 minutes Ages 13-15 8 minutes Ages 16-18 10 minutes

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MSMTA Spring Festival: Strings Plus Application Form

The Landon School, Mondzac Performing Arts Center KELLY S. HSU, Chair, 301-610-7530, [email protected]

Postmark Deadline: February 19, 2018 Application forms should be filled out by the MSMTA or ASTA teacher only. Please send one check for all entries ($15 each), made payable to MSMTA, to

KELLY HSU, 532 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

Average Age of Group: (For Office Use Only)

Competitive Non-competitive

Is a piano needed: NO YES

Name of Coach: Phone:

Coach’s Address:

Coach’s Email:

Name of Student: Birthdate: Age:

Instrument: Is student in another event? Yes No







Composition(s):

1. Title: Performance Time: _ _____

Composer: ____________________________________________________________________ Note: If any student is in more than one ensemble, list name, composition and coach of each additional group(s) on the back of this application.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the competition day with the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

I am a member of MSMTA ASTA Both

Coach’s signature:

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MSMTA Unaccompanied Bach Competition

for Violin, Viola and Cello

WONHEE KIM, Chair, [email protected]

YOONAH CHO, Co-Chair

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2018, 9 am - 12:30 pm

Deadline: Monday, March 12, 2018

Location: New Hope Lutheran Church

8575 Guilford Road

Columbia, MD 21046

Fee: $25

Prizes: Elementary School Students: $30/$15

Middle School Students: $50/$25

High School Students: $75/$35

Collegiate: $100/$50

Entering teachers should send forms and one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to:

Wonhee Kim, Chair, 6295 Heather Glen Way, Clarksville, MD 21029-1178

Viola/Cello/Bass

Elementary: Grades 4-6, ONE movement from Solo Suite (Duration: 4 minutes)

Intermediate: Grades 7-9, Prelude and a movement from the same suite (Duration: 7 minutes)

Advanced: Grades 10-12, Prelude and two contrasting movements from the same suite (Duration: 10 minutes)

College: Prelude and two contrasting movements from Suite 4, 5, or 6 (Duration: 15 minutes)

Violin

Elementary: Grades 4-6: Any movement from Partita or Sonata (Duration: 4 minutes)

Intermediate: Grades 7-9: Two contrasting movements from Partita or Sonata (Duration: 7 minutes)

Advanced: Grades 10-12: Introductory movement from a Sonata, a contrasting movement from a Sonata or Partita (Duration: 10 minutes)

College: Chaconne, introductory movement from a Sonata, a contrasting movement from a Sonata or Partita

(Duration: 15 minutes)

All movements for each level must be memorized.

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Please read them carefully. www.msmta.org under Student Activities * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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MSMTA Unaccompanied Bach Competition for Violin, Viola and Cello

Application Form Wonhee Kim, 6295 Heather Glen Way, Clarksville, MD 21029-1178

**************************************************************


By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this event and understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understands that his/her students will be ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

Online application forms should be filled out by the MSMTA teacher only. Please send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, Wonhee Kim, at the address listed above, within 2 days of online registration.

No repertoire changes will be allowed after the postmark deadline March 12, 2018 Email the chair with questions: [email protected]

PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITAL LETTERS

Name of student: ______________________ Instrument: _________________School grade: ____

Address:_____________________________________________ phone no.:__________________

Birthdate:____________________Email:______________________________________________

Teacher:______________________________________ Teacher’s phone: __________________

Teacher’s email: _________________________________________________________________

Please list all information such as BWV number, key, movement name, etc. You may not change the program after the application deadline.

Composition: Title, Movement, Performance Time

1.____________________________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing this event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist with the event, either on the day or before or after. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate. I am a member of MSMTA.

I am available to assist on the day of the competition during the following A.M.________P.M.________Either________ I am using my first substitute second substitute to help at this event. My substitute for this event is ________________________________. Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.

Teacher’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________

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MSMTA Spring Festival: Voice Solo RICHARD HARTZELL, Chair, 301-649-4112; [email protected]

Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018

Deadline: Monday, March 19, 2018

Location: University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Fee: $15.00 per entry. Entering teacher should send one check for all entries, payable to MSMTA, to:

RICHARD HARTZELL, 1817 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902-2830

Eligibility: Students age 9 and above, as of the day of the event.

Rules: The following rules apply to both Part A and Part B, whether competitive or

noncompetitive: 1. Solo works must be performed from memory. 2. A published copy of the music must be presented to the adjudicator. 3. Each student must provide his/her own accompanist.

Repertoire: Part A: Classical Voice

Voice solo: art songs and arias. Songs must contrast in either period or style; at least one must be in a foreign language.

Part B: Popular Voice

Voice solo: musical theater, popular songs, country and folk style. Songs must contrast in tempo and style.

Time Limits: The following time limits are for both Part A and Part B, competitive or noncompetitive:

Ages 9 through 16 2 songs 8 minutes Ages 17 through 20 2 songs 10 minutes Ages 21 and over 2-3 songs 15 minutes

The general rules governing MSMTA events also apply.

Please read them carefully.

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MSMTA Spring Festival: Voice Solo

Application Form RICHARD HARTZELL, 1817 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902-2830

Deadline: Monday, March 19, 2018 By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this event and

understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understands thathis/her students will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

Application forms should be filled out by the MSMTA teacher only. Please send one check for allentries, made payable to MSMTA, to RICHARD HARTZELL, at the address listed above.

Voice Category: Popular Classical

Is this student in more than one event? Yes No

Competitive Noncompetitive (Last year’s winners may enter competitively)

Name of Student:

Date of Birth: Age:

Teacher: _Teacher’s Phone: _____________

Teacher’s Address: __________________________________Teacher’s Email: ____________________________

Compositions to be Performed—Please type or print clearly—

Title Composer Performance Time

1.

2.

3.

4.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the competition day with the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation and neglect to engage a substitute for my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

I am available as: Judge/Monitor or Clerical Assistant

I am available to assist on the day of the competition during the following hours (at least four hours):_____________________________

I am using my first substitute second substitute to help at this event. _____________________________________. Please see the My substitute for this event is

substitute rule on page iv, #5.

Teacher’s signature: ________________________________________________________

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Elizabeth R. Davis Memorial Piano Competition

High School Division Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, Chair, 301-530-6203, [email protected]

HYUN J. PARK, Co-Chair, 301-983-0156, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018: High School students

Deadline: March 10, 2018. Important: Deadline is final. No entries or repertoire changes/deletions/substitutions are allowed after the deadline.

Online Registration only. (msmta.org/registration)

Location: Washington Adventist University, Peters Music Center, 7711 Greenwood Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912

Fee: ( ) Members: $35.00 ( ) Non-members: $35 + additional $60 per student Entering teacher should send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to

Dr. Junko Takahashi, 10503 Redosier Ct. Bethesda MD 20814

Eligibility: Any piano student in grades 9 through 12, and ages 13 through 18 as of the day of the event. A 10th grade first place winner must wait one year before competing again. No prior first place winners may compete again in the same division. Collegiate level entries must be current at their college or university.

Awards: Grades 9 – 10 Grades 11-12 First Place: $300 $350 2

nd Place: $200 $250

3rd

Place: $100 $150 $100

$150

$200300

Repertoire: Three memorized compositions. One movement from a piano sonata by Beethoven, Haydn

or Mozart is required. The other two pieces must be from two of the following periods: Baroque, Romantic, Impressionistic or Contemporary. Refer to the MTNA composers list to determine the period of the composer.

Music for the judges must have the measures numbered. Baroque period clarification: A student may play (a) a Prelude or Fugue or (b) both; (c) one or two

movements of a suite; (d) one or two Scarlatti/Soler sonatas. Toccatas and Fantasies must be played in their entirety, because they are divided into sections, not movements.

One movement from a sonata or set of pieces constitutes a work, and this specific movement must be listed on the application.

Historical periods for all transcriptions will be determined by the period of the transcriber; all transcriptions must be clearly labeled as such, including the names of BOTH the original composer and transcribing composer.

The prizewinning students may not repeat literature in future competitions. Contestants will be limited to fifteen (15) minutes of actual performance time. It is acceptable to

play for less than 15 minutes. Students, parents and teachers are welcome to attend the competitions.


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High School Division

Application Form Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, 10503 Redosier Ct. Bethesda, MD 20814

Deadline: March 10, 2018 Online application forms should be filled out by the MSMTA teachers only. Please send

one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to Dr. Takahashi at the address listedabove no more than 2 days after online registration.


Name of Student: _______________ Phone: __________________________

Grade: _________Email:________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________

Name of Teacher: _________Phone: ____________

Address:

Email:


Title, Opus No., Movement No., Tempo Composer Performance Time

1. _______________________________________ _____________________ ______________________

2. _______________________________________ _____________________ ______________________

3. _______________________________________ _____________________ ______________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this special eventand agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist with the event on the competition day. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event.

__ I do not have any known conflict the day of the competition and understand that I must work the minimum

four hours. I prefer _____AM _____PM.

__ I do have a conflict and will find a substitute among MSMTA members and inform the Chair of my substitute. (Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.)


Signature of Contestant:

Signature of Parent (Guardian):

Signature of Co-Teacher(s), secondary teacher(s), or coach(es):

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Collegiate Division Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, Chair, 301-530-6203, [email protected]

HYUN J. PARK, Co-Chair, 301-983-0156, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018 Deadline: March 10, 2018 (No entries or repertoire changes/deletions/substitutions are allowed after the

deadline.)

Online Registration only. (msmta.org/registration) Location: Washington Adventist University, Peters Music Center, 7711 Greenwood Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912

Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-member fee: $40 + additional $60 per student


Dr. Junko Takahashi, 10503 Redosier Ct. Bethesda, MD 20184

Eligibility: Any undergraduate college student or graduate student. No prior first place winners may compete in the same division.

Awards: The prizes are:

First Place: $400 Second Place: $300 Third Place: $200

Repertoire: Three memorized compositions from any three of the following periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic or Contemporary. Please refer to the MTNA list of composers to determine the period of the composer.

Music for the judges must have measure numbers. Baroque period clarification: A student may play (a) a Prelude or Fugue; or (b) both; (c) one

or two movements of a suite; (d) one or two Scarlatti Sonatas. Toccatas and Fantasies must be played in their entirety, because they are divided into sections, not movements.

One movement from a sonata or set of pieces constitutes a work, and this specific movement must be listed on the application.

The prizewinning students may not repeat literature in future competitions. Historical periods for all transcriptions will be determined by the period of the transcriber; all

transcriptions must be clearly labeled as such, including the names of BOTH the original and transcriber composer.

Contestants will be limited to twenty (20) minutes of actual performance time. It is acceptable to play for less than 20 minutes.

Students, parents and teachers are welcome to attend the complete competitions. SPECIAL NOTE: A division will be cancelled if there are fewer than THREE entries. All prizes might not be awarded, at the discretion of the judges. For example, if there are only three performers, the judge may award only one prize.

The general rules governing MSMTA events also apply

Please read them carefully.

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Collegiate Division

Application Form

Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, 10503 Redosier Ct. Bethesda MD 20814


Deadline: March 10, 2018

By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing thisevent and understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacherunderstands that his/her students will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if thisrule is violated.

Application forms should be filled out by the MSMTA teachers only. Please send one check forall entries, made payable to MSMTA, to Dr. Takahashi, at the address listed above.

Name of Student: Phone:

Name of Teacher: Phone:

Address:

Email: _____________________________________________

Compositions to be Performed Please type or print clearly all data.

Title, Opus No., Movement No., Tempo, etc. Composer Performance Time

1. ______________________ ________________

2. _____________________ ________________

3. _____________________ ________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this special event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the competition day with the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event.

I am available to assist on the day of the competition during AM PM or Any Time (at least two hours)

I have to use my first substitute second substitute to help at this event. My substitute for this event is ____________________________________ . (Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.)

Teacher’s signature: _____________________________________________________

Signature of Contestant: ____________________________________

Signature of Co-Teacher, secondary teacher, or coach: _________________________________

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MSMTA Spring Festival: Piano Solo DR. CAROL WOLFE-RALPH, Chair, 301-385-4796, [email protected]

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018

Deadline: Saturday, March 24, 2018

Location: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park

Fee: $15.00 online registration only (msmta.org/registration) Please send forms and one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA within 2 days of online registration

submission, to:

DR. CAROL WOLFE-RALPH, 6102 Gallery Street, Bowie, MD 20720

Eligibility: Students through 12th grade, age 6 and above as of the date of the event. Repertoire: Age Repertoire Time Limit for Playing Both Pieces

Ages 6-9 2 contrasting pieces 4 minutes Ages 10-11 2 pieces from different periods 5 minutes Ages 12-13 2 pieces from different periods 6 minutes Ages 14-15 2 pieces from different periods 8 minutes

Ages 16-18 2 pieces from different periods 10 minutes Rules: The following rules apply to this festival:

1. Last year’s winners may enter competitively. 2. Students must perform from memory. 3. A published copy of the music must be presented to the judge. M e a s u r e s m u s t b e

n u m b e r e d . Students without music will not be eligible for an award. Those presenting photocopied music must submit the appropriate form to the Chair prior to the performance.

4. Age is determined as of the day of the event. 5. All compositions must be original—no arrangements, excerpts or unauthorized transcriptions may

be submitted. 6. Time limits will be strictly enforced. 7. Repertoire may not be changed after the deadline. 8. Students must stay for the entire recital in order to be eligible for an award. Please plan

accordingly.


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MSMTA Spring Festival: Piano Solo

Application Form Dr. CAROL WOLFE-RALPH, 6102 Gallery Street, Bowie, MD 20720

Deadline: March 24, 2018 By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this event and

understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understands that his/herstudents will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

Application forms should be filled out online by the MSMTA teacher only. Please send one check for allentries, made payable to MSMTA, to CAROL WOLFE-RALPH, at the address listed above.

Send the payment via REGULAR MAIL. No certified mail will be accepted.


Name of Student: ____________________________________________Date of Birth: __________________

Teacher’s Name: ____________________________________________Phone: ________________________

Teacher’s Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________State: Zip Code: _______

Email: ________________________________

Category: Competitive Noncompetitive

Compositions to be Performed List all data such as Opus no., tempo, movement no., etc.

Note: ONE movement of a sonata/sonatina or one selection from a larger work is considered ONE piece. A Prelude & Fugue OR a Prelude OR a Fugue counts as ONE piece.


1.__________________________________ ________________________ ________________

2.__________________________________ ________________________ _______________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the day of the event as needed. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. I also understand that assignments are made based on my information below, and that no changes will be made once the schedule is in place. If I am unable to work, my substitute must be approved by the Chair. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

DO NOT CREATE YOUR OWN TIME SLOTS!!! CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

I am available to help at: 8 am- 12 pm 12 pm - 4 pm 4 pm - 8 pm Anytime

I am using a: first substitute second substitute to help at this event.

My substitute for this event is_______________________________. Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.

Teacher’s signature: _________________________________________________________________________

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Jack Weaver Memorial Competition

for Violin, Viola and Cello MIA CHOI, Chair, [email protected]

SHELLEY MATHEWS, Co-Chair, 301-204-0095, [email protected]

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Time: 3:30 pm

Deadline: Saturday, April 21, 2018

Location: Jordan Kitt's Music, 11726 Parklawn Dr., North Bethesda, MD 20852 There are no practice rooms at this facility. Any attempt to warm up and practice in the building will result in disqualification.

Fee: ( ) Members: $40.00 ( ) Non-members: $60 per student


MIA CHOI, 10320 Boca Raton Dr. Ellicott City, MD 21042

Applications sent separately and/or by students will not be accepted.

Eligibility: Any string student in grades 9 to 12 who has studied with an MSMTA member for the last six months. Previous first place winners of the Weaver Competition are not eligible. If two teachers are sharing the teaching of a student, the primary teacher must teach at least 75% of the time. Teachers must provide their current membership number and have proof of paid membership by postmark deadline.

Repertoire: Three compositions of contrasting style representing three different periods of literature. All

three should be memorized although one sonata movement (for string and piano duet) may be played with music. All unaccompanied solo works must be memorized regardless of title, period or genre. Student will be stopped after fifteen (15) minutes of playing. One published copy of the music must be available for the judges. A student will not use photocopied music and will be immediately disqualified for failure to provide a published score. Exceptions will be made ONLY if the music is out of print and a notarized letter of waiving of liability by the publishing company is issued and presented to the Chair with the application.

Accompanist: Contestants must supply their own accompanist.

Awards: First prize: $700.00

Second prize: $400.00 Third prize: $300.00 Fourth prize: $200.00 Fifth prize: $100.00

MSMTA gratefully acknowledges the generous donations of the Violin House of Weaver for funding the competition prizes.

NOTE: All prizes may not be awarded. This event will be canceled if there are fewer than five entries and unless a minimum of three studios are represented.


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for Violin, Viola, and Cello

Application Form MIA CHOI, 10320 Boca Raton Dr. Ellicott City, MD 21042

Deadline: April 21, 2018 No repertoire changes will be allowed after the postmark deadline.

1. By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this event and understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understands that his/her students will be ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

2. Application forms should be filled out by the MSMTA teacher only. Please send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to MIA CHOI, at the address listed above.

3. Any time request must be submitted by postmark deadline. No guarantees on requests submitted after the deadline.

Name of Student: _ Instrument:

Address:

Student’s Phone: Email: Grade:

Name of Teacher: Phone: _

Address:

Email of Teacher: Teacher’s Membership No. Name of Accompanist: _cell phone: email:

Compositions to be performed and memorized

List all data such as Opus no., tempo, movement no., etc. —Please type or print clearly—

Title Composer Performance Time Published copy available?

1.

2.

3.

Parent and student have read, discussed and agree to all printed rules regarding the MSMTA Weaver Competition. Signature of Parent (Guardian): Signature of Student:

Teacher: I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the competition day with the event for a minimum of two hours. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate..

I can assist on the day of the competition during the following hours: ______________ I am using my first substitute second substitute to help at this event. My substitute for this event is _________________________________. Hours available: ______________


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MSMTA / ASTA-MD DC Spring Festival: Solo String Instruments

Dr. Brian Liu, Co-Chair, 585-208-7667, [email protected] Dr. Preston Hawes, Co-Chair, [email protected]

Date: Deadline: Location:

Fee:

Sunday, May 20, 2018Monday, April 2, 2018 Peter’s Music Center, Washington Adventist University, 7711 Greenwood Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 $35.00 per entry. Online registration only (msmta.org/registration). Teachers without computer access, please contact the chair. Checks should be mailed within 2 days of registration.

Teachers should send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to: Brian Liu, 6024 Jerrys Dr., Columbia, MD 21044

Eligibility: Age 6 through through 12th grade as of May 20, 2018 First Place winners from last year may enter competitively.

Time Limits: Ages 6-8 4 minutes Ages 9-10 6 minutes Ages 11-12 7 minutes Ages 13 and up 10 minutes

Rules: Failure to comply with the following rules may result in disqualification.

1. Teachers are not allowed to accompany their own students.

2. Competitive students must perform from memory.

3. Students must provide an original copy of the score or solo part for the judge with numbered

measures.

4. Judges decisions are final

5. Teachers must be members of either MSMTA or ASTA.

The general rules governing MSMTA events also apply. Please read them carefully: www.msmta.org under Student Activities

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Application FormMSMTA / ASTA MD/DC Spring Festival Solo String Instruments

Sunday, May 20, 2018 Peters Music Center

Washington Adventist University, Takoma Park


This application should be filled out by an MSMTA or ASTA member teacher. Each teacher should send only one

check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, postmarked by April 2, 2018 to BRIAN LIU, 6024 Jerrys Dr., Columbia, MD 21044

Instrument: Violin Viola Cello Bass Guitar Harp

Competitive Noncompetitive (Last year’s winner may enter competitively)

Name of student: ______________________________________________ Birthdate _____________________

Email : ________________________________________________________Phone no. ___________________

Accompanist’s name _____________________________________________ phone: ________________________

Accompanist’s email ____________________________________________ If you need an accompanist the Festival can recommend one available for hire. Contact the chair for details.

Compositions (either 1 or 2) to be performed Title Movement Composer Performance Time

1.____________________________________________________________________________________________

2.____________________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s name______________________________________email_____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________ phone__________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing this event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist with the event, either on the day or before or after. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate. I am a member of MSMTA and/or ASTA.

I am available to assist on the day of the competition during the following A.M.________P.M.________Either________

I am using my first substitute second substitute to help at this event.

My substitute for this event is ________________________________. Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.

I am a current member of MSMTA ASTA

Teacher’s signature:_________________________________________________

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Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Competition DOUGLAS GUILES, Chair, 410-730-4956, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018



Fee: $20.00 online registration only. (msmta.org/registration)

Please send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, within two days of online registration, to:

DOUGLAS GUILES, 10359 Cullen Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044-2402

Eligibility: Any piano student in the twelfth grade or under. Last year’s first place winners may not compete this year.

Levels: Multiple levels determined by age.

Awards: The following prizes are available at each level:


Repertoire: Students must perform three works, by three different composers, one from each of the following categories (only composers listed below are acceptable):

1. Any work by J.S. Bach, Couperin, Handel, Purcell, Rameau, D. Scarlatti or Soler. One

movement of a suite constitutes a work. A prelude or fugue can constitute a single work, or a prelude and fugue can be scheduled as a single work.

2. A movement from any Sonata/Sonatina, a rondo, a complete theme and variations, or

fantasia by Beethoven, Clementi, Diabelli, Haydn, Kuhlau, Lynes, or Mozart.

3. Any work, including a movement of a sonata, by Albeniz, Barber, Bartok, Beach, Bernstein, Brahms, Carter, Chopin, Copland, Corigliano, Cowell, Crumb, Debussy, Dello-Joio, de Falla, Diamond, Dutilleux, Faure, Gershwin, Ginastera, Granados, Grieg, Griffes, Ibert, Ives, Kabalevsky, Khatchaturian, Krenek, Lees, Lowell Liebermann, Liszt, MacDowell, Mendelssohn, Menotti, Messiaen, Muczynski, Persichetti, Piston, Poulenc, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Schonberg, Schubert, Robert Schumann, William Schuman, Scriabin, Shchedrin, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Turina, Villa-Lobos, Carl Vine, George Walker, Weber, or Yardumian. One movement from a work such as Schumann’s Papillons constitutes a single work.


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Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Competition

Application Form DOUGLAS GUILES, 10359 Cullen Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044-2402


By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing this eventand understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacher understandsthat his/her students will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if this rule is violated.

Application forms should be filled out online only by the MSMTA teacher. Please send one checkfor all entries, made payable to MSMTA, to DOUGLAS GUILES, at the above address with twodays of online registration submission.



Date of Birth: School Grade:

Name of Teacher: Teacher’s Phone:


Teacher’s Email:


List all data such as Opus no., tempo, movement no., etc.


1.

2.

3.


I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the competition day with the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

I am available to assist during the following hours on the day of the competition: Please see the General Rule Page 1 #7 for required hours.

___________________________________________________________

I am using a: first substitute second substitute to help at this event.

My substitute for this event is_______________________________. Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.


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Doris and Larry Chase Sonata Awards DOUGLAS GUILES, Chair 410-730-4956, [email protected]

Date: Sunday, May 20, 2018



Fee: $20.00 online registration only (msmta.org/registration)

Please send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA, within two days of online registration submission, to:

DOUGLAS GUILES, 10359 Cullen Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044-2402

Eligibility: Any piano student in the twelfth grade or under. No previous first place winner may compete in the same category.

Awards: The following prizes are available at each level:


Repertoire:

Category I: A complete sonata by Mozart from the Theodore Presser Collection (Other editions sonatas are acceptable as long as the sonata itself is included in the Presser Collection)

Category II: A complete sonata by Beethoven (One of the traditional 32 sonatas, excluding Op. 49, No. 2)

Note: Depending on the number of participating students, there could be more than one

group of competitors for the division (based on age) and composer.

MSMTA gratefully acknowledges the generous donations of Doris Chase for the

funding of the cash awards.


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Doris and Larry Chase Sonata Awards

Application Form DOUGLAS GUILES, 10359 Cullen Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044-2402

Deadline: March 31, 2018

By submitting this application, the participating teacher agrees with all rules governing thisevent and understands that he/she must be available to assist with this event. The teacherunderstands that his/her students will be declared ineligible to participate in this event if thisrule is violated.

Application forms should be filled out online by the MSMTA teacher only. Please send onecheck for all entries, made payable to MSMTA within two days of online submission, toDOUGLAS GUILES, at the address listed above.



Date of Birth: School Grade:

Name of Teacher: _Teacher’s Phone:


Teacher’s Email:

Composition:

Mozart Sonata in Köchel Number: ______________

Beethoven Sonata in Opus Number: ______________

Exact Time:

First Movement: Second Movement: _________

Third Movement: Fourth Movement: _________

Signature of Contestant:


I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the day of the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

I am available to assist on the day of the competition during the following hours (Please see the general rule on page 1, #7 for required hours)

_____________________________________________________________ I am using my first substitute second substitute to help at this event.

My substitute for this event is . ( Please see the substitute rule on page iv, #5.)


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2018 The MSMTA Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examination for

Recognition/Credit

DEBORAH WHITE-BONDHUS, Chair, 410-730-8295, [email protected]

ANN S. MATTESON, Co-Chair, 301-441-2885, [email protected]

ELLEN SAKAI, Co-Chair, 301-441-8531 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Date: April/May 2018. Students should be ready to take the exam by April 1, 2018. Applicants will be notified of the exact date at least two weeks before the examination.

Deadline for Credit: November 15, 2017. Student must have the principal’s permission and other forms. See “Credit students only” below.

Deadline for Recognition: February 1, 2018

Location: Examination centers located in Maryland.

Fee: $35.00. Application forms (see www.msmta.org to download forms) should be filled out by the teacher only.

Teacher only must send one check for all entries, made payable to MSMTA to:

DEBORAH WHITE-BONDHUS, 10637 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia MD 21044-2336

Eligibility: This event is open to any piano student residing in Maryland and attending high school grades 9 through 12, or doing equivalent work in home schooling. The student must have continuous private piano study to correspond with the school year 2017-2018. The teacher need not be an MSMTA member.

Repertoire: All repertoire must be memorized. The program must have a minimum of three contrasting pieces from three different periods

of literature, plus scales of the programmed pieces (minimum two octaves, hands separately at Intermediate I in M.M.= 72 to the eighth note; two octaves, hands together at Intermediate II M.M.= 100 to the eighth note; and four octaves, hands together at Advanced I level M.M.= 100 in the sixteenth note or triplet rhythm, Four octaves, hands together at Advanced II level M.M.= 102 in the sixteenth note rhythm ). There

must be a minimum of 10 minutes of playing time, excluding repeats, at an appropriate tempo for each piece. Any changes in repertoire can be made with the Chair until April 1. After April 1, no changes (deletions or additions) will be accepted. Arrangements (such

as Palmer edition of Pachelbel’s Canon in D), music requiring accompaniment (i.e. concertos, duets, chamber, ensemble), or shortened versions are not acceptable. Students must present their music to the adjudicators. No photocopied music is acceptable

without permission of the copyright holder. A syllabus for categorizing levels is available from the Chair or on the website.

NOTE: THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE WILL NOT CHECK TIMES. IT IS ENTIRELY UP TO THE TEACHER TO ENSURE

THAT ADEQUATE TIMING IS SUBMITTED. IF STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST A TEN-MINUTE PROGRAM AT THE

AUDITION, STUDENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR PLAYING. THE TEACHER SHOULD PLAN FOR AN

11- OR 12-MINUTE PROGRAM.

Credit students only: In addition to the above repertoire requirements, students will be examined on technique including scales, cadences, and arpeggios. Credit students need to obtain the following: (1) Form for Principal’s Permission; (2) Hourly Practice Schedule Form (to log

practice/lesson hours, to be verified and initialed by the teacher); and (3) Technique addendum. The Principal or appointed staff member will oversee the program. These forms are available on the Maryland State Music Teachers Association web site at www.msmta.org.

Adjudication: The adjudicators will hear each student for a minimum of 10 minutes (15 minutes for credit). Critiques will be mailed to the piano teachers who will see that their students receive them within a week of receiving the grade. Before the exam, the teacher will fill out an evaluation form (sent by the Chair) giving the student a grade for the entire year. The final grade will be an average of the piano examination grade and the teacher’s grade. For credit, copies of the critiques, practice hours, and an evaluation form will be sent to the applicant’s high school with a request that the grade be entered on the student’s transcript.

Certificate of Achievement and Report of Examination: After passing the piano exam, a Certificate of Achievement will be mailed to the piano teacher along with the Report of the Examination with the student’s final grade. A letter will accompany this for the school so that if the student wants the report placed in their permanent record folder at school, he/she can take this to the school. Grades for recognition students are not put on their transcript. For students who took the exam for credit, these papers will be sent directly to the school

For more information, contact one of the following:

Greater Laurel: Wendy Dengler, 301-725-6930 Annapolis: Cecelia Wyatt, 410-263-8416 Cell: tel(410)507-5166

Baltimore/Towson: Ruth Peng, 410-666-1220

Carroll County: Melanie Many, 410-871-0713

Columbia: Helen Weems, 410-997-7524

Howard County: Constance Fischel 410-730-8660 Montgomery County: Ellen Sakai, 301-441-8531 Southern MD Patricia E. Blanchard 240-538-2065 Any Other areas: Ann Matteson, 301-441-2885

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2018 The MSMTA Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examination for

Recognition/Credit DEBORAH WHITE-BONDHUS, Chair, 410-730-8295, [email protected]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Check One: ▢ Examination for Elective Credit of Private Piano Study (Deadline: November 15, 2017). Fee $35

▢ Examination for School Recognition of Private Piano Study (Deadline: February 1, 2018. Fee $35

Teacher only must send one check Payable to MSMTA to the chair,


—Incomplete or illegible applications will be returned——Please type or print clearly for certificate—

Name: Phone: HS Grade (9-12): _______

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: ______ Zip: __________ County: _____________ Email: _______________________

High School Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

High School Address: ________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip:__________

H.S. Phone: __________________ High School Principal: H.S. County:

Student Signature: __________________________________________________ Years of Private Piano Study: ___________

Parent or Guardian Signature:

Check if you took the exam in: ▢ 2015 ▢ 2016 ▢ 2017

Was it for credit in: : ▢ 2015 ▢ 2016 ▢ 2017

Exam Repertoire Level: (check one) ▢ Intermediate I ▢ Intermediate II ▢ Advanced I ▢ Advanced II

All repertoire must be memorized. Program must have a minimum of three contrasting pieces from three different periods of literature. There

must be a minimum of 10 minutes of playing time, excluding repeats, and at an appropriate tempo for each piece. Any changes in repertoire can be made with the chair until April 1. After that, no changes will be accepted. Arrangements, music requiring accompaniment,

or shortened versions are not acceptable. Students must present their music to the adjudicators. No photocopied music is acceptable without permission of the copyright holder. Additional forms required for credit exams are available on the Maryland State Music Teachers

Association web site at www.msmta.org.

NOTE: THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE WILL NOT CHECK TIMES. IT IS ENTIRELY UP TO THE TEACHER TO SEE THAT

ADEQUATE TIMING IS SUBMITTED. IF THE STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE AT LEAST TEN MINUTES OF MUSIC AT THE

AUDITION, THEY WILL NOT RECEIVE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR PLAYING. PLAN ON AN 11 OR 12-MINUTE PROGRAM. Composition (Op. No., Movement, etc.) Composer Performance Time

1. ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________ _______________

2. ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________ _______________

3. ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________ _______________

4. ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________ _______________

▢ Check here if you are adding additional repertoire on the reverse side of this page. TOTAL: __________

Credit only – List Technique Keys: ____________________________________________________________________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing the High School Piano Examination, and I agree to abide

by them. I have checked all blanks on this form to see if they are filled in accurately, especially the repertoire and playing times as

listed above.

Teacher’s Name: _____________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________

Address: __________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip:__________

Email: _______________________________________Teacher’s Signature: _______________________________________

Signature of Co-Teacher, Secondary Teacher, or Coach: ________________________________________________________

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2018 THE MSMTA GAIL F. McDONALD HIGH SCHOOL PIANO EXAMINATION MARYLAND STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Date: September 1, 2017 From: Deborah White-Bondhus, Chair 10637 Green Mountain Circle, Columbia, MD 21044-2336

To: Teachers whose students want to apply for Credit

Online (at msmta.org/calendar.php, click on Credit Forms) you will find six forms:

1. Permission Form which the school principal must sign in order to take the piano examination for credit.This form must be sent to me along with your filled out application form and the check, by November 15,2017. Keep in mind that some counties are not granting credit at this time. However, many are. Eventhough credit may be refused one year, it could be given another. Any student who would like to requestcredit should ask for it. If the school does not give credit, your student’s application will automatically be putin for recognition.

2. A Letter of Explanation which can be presented to the principal with the Permission form explaining theprogram. Principals are very busy, and although they do receive letters from me about the program, theymay find this added information helpful when making their decision as to granting permission for credit.

3. The Practice Hours Form must be filled in each week, and returned at the end of the year. This should bedated starting in September. You may estimate practice time for September if practice records were notkept.

4. The Application Form (MSTMA members will find this form in the Student Activities Booklet) which mustbe sent to me with a check and with the Permission form. Please indicate the repertoire and the techniqueto be prepared (See the Technique Addendum). We realize it is sometimes difficult to know in Octoberexactly what will be played in April, but fill it out with what is projected to be played. Indicate appropriatetimings for the finished work. ANY CHANGES IN THE PROGRAM MUST BE APPROVED BY THECHAIR AND THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE. Changes must adhere to the requirements of level, threeperiods of literature and the 10 minutes minimum for repertoire. MAKE SURE THAT AN ADEQUATENUMBER OF PIECES ARE ENTERED TO AMPLY COVER 10 MINUTES so if the student speeds upwhen performing, they will still have enough time! No program changes will be allowed after April 1, 2018.

5. The Student Data Sheet should provide you with the details you will need to know. If you do havequestions please feel free to contact me.

6. The Technique Addendum will give you the requirements for students at the different levels. Thetechnique level should correspond to the repertoire level the student is playing. The curriculum committeehas tried to make these standards uniform. If you feel your student has unique problems which warrantreview of the Technique they will play, please call Deborah White-Bondhus 410-730–8295, about thisIMMEDIATELY. The curriculum committee will review requests for changes of technique only for veryspecial cases, and the changes would need to be made now as part of the overall application, not at the lastminute. When filling in the technique in the application form, please spell out exactly the keys of the scalesto be played, as F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat Major, and d, g, c and f minor etc. If all scales are required, just writeAll Majors and minors so that we know that you know exactly what is required. There will be an additional 5minutes allowed to hear the technical part of the examination.

You can also find The Curriculum Repertoire Guidelines in the High School Exam section, which will help you to determine the level of your student’s repertoire. Please use it as a guide when comparing repertoire.

The examination judges' grade is one-half of the total grade. The other half is your grade. You will fill out the Student Data form grading your student for the year. The committee then averages the two grades together for the final grade to be turned in to the school. You should discuss this fully with your student so that you both have a good understanding of the procedure.

Thank you for the extra work entailed by you in this very special effort.

Deborah White-Bondhus, chair - [email protected] 410-730-8295THE MSMTA GAIL F. McDONALD HIGH SCHOOL PIANO EXAMINATION

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Maryland State Music Teachers Association Affiliated with Music Teachers National Association

September 1, 2017

THE MSMTA GAIL F. McDONALD HIGH SCHOOL PIANO EXAMINATION

PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR

ELECTIVE CREDIT FOR PRIVATE PIANO STUDY

__________________________________ _______________

Student’s Name 10 Digit Telephone

____________________________ ____________ ____________

Address City State/Zip

____________________________ ____________ ____________

Teacher’s Address City State/Zip

____________________ 20__-20___ (_____)___________

Name of School School Year School Telephone

____________________________ ____________ ____________

Address of School City State/Zip

_____________I hereby give permission for this student to apply for elective credit for piano study.

__________ Permission is not granted.

Signature of Principal

Date

Name of staff person who will monitor the elective if other

than the Principal:_______________________________

PRESIDENT CONSTANCE FISCHEL

TREASURER & VP FINANCE CLAUDETTE HORWITZ

VP STUDENT ACTIVITIES DANIEL LAU

VP MEMBERSHIP BONNIE KELLERT

VP PUBLICATIONS RICHARD HARTZELL

VP CERTIFICATION HELEN WEEMS

RECORDING SECRETARY DAVID HOLMES

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY ANN MCCANDLISS

HISTORIAN HELEN SMITH

TARCHALSKI

MEMBER-AT-LARGE ANN MATTESON

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT JUNKO TAKAHASHI

LOCAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS

ANNE ARUNDEL MTA HELEN SMITH

TARCHALSKI

MTA GREATER BALTIMORE JOANNA GREENWOOD

MTA BOWIE JEANNINE CASE BARBARA LANCASTER

CARROLL COUNTY MTA NANCY RODO MTA

CHARLES COUNTY KRISTA KEYSAR

GREATER COLUMBIA MTA HELEN WEEMS

EASTERN SHORE MTA RAYMOND HOBBS

FREDERICK COUNTY MTA SHEILA JONES

HOWARD COUNTY MTA BOK HWA KIM

GREATER LAUREL MTA YEE-NING SOONG

MONTGOMERY COUNTY MTA ALICE MA

PRINCE GEORGES MTA HARMONY YANG

MTA SOUTHERN MARYLAND DEBRA SMEDLEY

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Maryland State Music Teachers Association Affiliated with Music Teachers National Association

DATE: September 1, 2017

TO: High School Principals of Maryland Students

FROM: Deborah White-Bondhus, Chair, The MSMTA Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examinations for Recognition/Credit of Private Music Study (reply to [email protected])

SUBJECT: Students Who Wish to Apply for Credit for the 2018 MSMTA Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examination.

Your student has presented you with a permission form to apply for transcript credit while participating in the Maryland State Music Teachers Association's High School Piano Examination. This exam, which takes place each spring, can be taken for either recognition or credit. Most of the 150 students from 100 different high schools who apply to take the examination each year apply to take recognition, but a smaller percentage choose to take it for credit.

The High School Piano Examination Program was developed in 1979 by MSMTA with the cooperation of the Maryland State Department of Education. For 39 years, many principals have given students permission to apply to take the Piano Examination for credit. Some students took this elective through independent studies, while others received it under fine arts and work-study programs. Students must study piano privately on a regular basis throughout the school year, keep a record of their practice time (a minimum of one hour per day), keep records of lesson time, repertoire classes, recitals, keyboard and theory tests, etc. They must demonstrate technical exercises over and above the ten minutes of memorized repertoire required of students applying for recognition only. A committee of nationally certified piano teachers approves the student’s repertoire. In April/May 2018, the student will perform his/her program for nationally certified adjudicators who will give the student a grade. The piano teacher of the student also gives the student a grade for the entire year. These two grades are averaged to the final grade for the year. Copies of the examination critiques, the student’s grade, and record of the practice hours are sent to the school. Some principals oversee this program directly: others appoint a staff member to oversee it.

This is a unique way for schools and professionals in the community to work together to enhance students’ educational options. Thank you for your consideration.










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PRACTICE HOURS SHEET

THE MSMTA GAIL F. McDONALD HIGH SCHOOL PIANO EXAMINATION FOR CREDIT


STUDENTS MUST KEEP WEEKLY HOURS AND TURN THIS IN TO THE TEACHER

TO BE SENT WITH TEACHER’S GRADE BEFORE THE EXAM IN APRIL/MAY.

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STUDENT’S NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE

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SCHOOL ADDRESS COUNTY TELEPHONE

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PRIVATE PIANO TEACHER ADDRESS TELEPHONE

SCHOOL YEAR 20__20__

Week of Hrs Practiced Lesson Theory/Rep

class

Verification by

teacher

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The MSMTA Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examination for

Recognition/Credit


STUDENT DATA PERTINENT TO THE AWARDING OF ELECTIVE CREDIT FOR PRIVATE PIANO STUDY

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Student’s Name School

______________________________________ _______ __________________________

Student’s Address Address of School Zip

______________________________________ __________________________________

Private Piano Teacher Principal’s Name

______________________________________ __________________________________

Teacher Address Phone Number of School

Teacher’s Phone Number_________________ Student’s H.S. Grade_____________

Number of private lessons during the school year 20____ 20_____ __________# of lessons

Number of class lessons____________: Repertoire classes___________________

Repertoire Level: (check one) _____Int. I _____Int. II _____Adv. I _____Adv.II

Festivals, Theory, Keyboard programs, Competitions, etc., in which student participated:

List any awards received:

List Repertoire for year (Please * memorized pieces):

Technique:

Baroque:

Classical:

Impressionistic:

Contemporary:

Piano Teacher’s Grade for the year__________ Comments:

Signature of Teacher_______________________________

---------------------------To be filled out by MSMTA Chairman or Registrar------------------------

Grade student received on the High School Piano Examination______________

Final Grade: ___________ (Average of H.S. Exam judges' and teacher’s grade for the year)

SIGNATURE OF MSMTA COORDINATOR OR REGISTRAR

MSMTA HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR PRIVATE PIANO STUDY

SIGN__________________________________________________DATE_________________

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MAIL THIS FORM AT LEAST 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE DATE OF YOUR STUDENTS AUDITIONS.

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR STUDENT CRITIQUES UNLESS YOU RETURN THIS FORM.

DATE: April 1, 2018

TO: TEACHERS whose students are taking the 2018 High School Piano Examinations for Recognition/Credit

FROM: CONSTANCE FISCHEL, REGISTRAR, H. S. PIANO EXAMINATIONS

PLEASE SEND YOUR GRADES FOR YOUR STUDENTS ON THIS FORM BY APRIL 15. I will average

each student’s H. S. Piano Exam grade with your own grade that you give the students. I CANNOT SEND

THE CRITIQUES TO YOU UNTIL I HAVE RECEIVED YOUR GRADES AND AVERAGED THEM. THIS FINAL GRADE WILL BE SENT TO YOU WITH YOUR STUDENTS’ CRITIQUES. YOU MAY

RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE OF THESE FORMS IF YOU HAVE STUDENTS PLAYING IN DIFFERENT

CENTERS. PLEASE USE JUST ONE FORM FOR ALL YOUR STUDENTS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE

PLAYING AT DIFFERENT CENTERS. Click to send this form: [email protected]

or mail to: CONSTANCE FISCHEL

6072 WARMSTONE COURT

COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4045

The grade that you give to your student is for the 2017-2018 school year. It should reflect primarily consistent

weekly preparation, progress, and attitude. Your grade will be 50% of the final grade. Suggested grading:

A+ = Exceptionally superior C+ = Good

A = Superior C = Slightly less than good

A- = Excellent C- = Fair

B+ = Excellent minus D+ = Less than fair work

B = Very good D = Poor

B- = Slightly less than very good D- = Barely passing

Below D- = Not passing

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

STUDENT

TEACHER’S

GRADE 2017-18 HIGH SCHOOL

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(Please check here if you are using the other side of form______)

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Please Print Teacher’s Name Teacher’s Signature

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THE MSMTA GAIL F. McDONALD HIGH SCHOOL PIANO EXAMINATION

TECHNIQUE ADDENDUM FORM FOR CREDIT HIGH SCHOOL PIANO EXAMINATION

REVISED TECHNIQUE FOR STUDENTS TAKING THE HIGH SCHOOL PIANO

EXAMINATION

FOR CREDIT

The following list is the minimum technique requirements for students applying to take the High School

Piano Examination for CREDIT. Students should be thoroughly prepared in the level that corresponds to

the level of music they are playing for the examination. The Curriculum Committee will expect the

minimum requirements are met, and the committee must approve any change that deletes from the

minimum. Students may, however, add technique above this minimum level.

INTERMEDIATE I:

Scales: 5 majors and 5 harmonic minors to be played 2 octaves in 8th notes, hands together,

M.M. = 72 to the quarter note.

Cadences: I-IV-I-V-I in root position hands together.

Arpeggios Root Position, 2 octaves, separate hands, with thumb turns, M.M. = 72 to the triplet, in

the keys of the scales.

INTERMEDIATE II:

Scales: 7 majors and 7 harmonic minors to be played 2 octaves in 8th notes, hands together,

M.M.= 72 to the quarter note.

Cadences: I-IV-I-V-V7-I in root position hands together. First inversion and second inversion,

separate hands, in the keys of the scales.

Arpeggios Root Position, 2 octaves, separate hands, with thumb turns, M.M. = 72 to the triplet, in

the keys of the scales.

ADVANCED I:

Scales: 9 majors and 9 harmonic minors in 3 forms (natural, harmonic and melodic) 3 in triplet

8th notes or 4 octaves in 16

th notes, hands together, M.M.= 100 to the quarter note.

Cadences: I-IV-I-V-V7-I in three positions hands together. In major and harmonic minor, in the

keys of the scales.

Arpeggios Root Position, 3 or 4 octaves, hands together, M.M. = 60 in triplet, or sixteenth note

rhythm, and the diminished seven arpeggio.

ADVANCED II:

Scales: 12 majors and 12 harmonic minors in 3 forms (natural, harmonic and melodic) 4 octaves

in 16th notes, hands together, M.M.= 120 for the quarter note.

Cadences: I-IV-I-V-V7-I in three positions hands together. In 12 major and 12 harmonic minor

keys.

Arpeggios Root Position, 1st and 2nd inversions, 4 octaves, hands together, M.M. = 80 in the

sixteenth note or triplet rhythm and Dominant 7 and Diminished 7 arpeggio in root

position in or on any key.

Revised August 2016 by the H.S. Examination Curriculum Committee.

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Maryland State Music Teachers Association


The MSMTA Gail F. McDonald High School Piano Examination 2017-2018

MARYLAND STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Curriculum Repertoire Guidelines

The following list of repertoire is provided by the curriculum committee to give our teachers guidelines in choosing the level of the student’s repertoire.

Bach Anna Magdalena Dances Intermediate I/II Inventions 1,8,13,14 Intermediate II French Suites Intermediate II /Advanced I English Suites Advanced I Toccatas Advanced I WTC I & II Preludes and Fugues Advanced I and II Partitas Advanced I and II Sinfonias Intermediate I - Advanced I

Clementi Sonatina Op. 36 # 1,2 Intermediate I Sonatina Op. 36 3-6 Intermediate II

Haydn Sonatas Intermediate II/Advanced I C major Hob. XVI/35 Advanced I D Major Hob. XVI/37 Advanced I Eb major Hob. XVI/52 Advanced II

Mozart C major K 545 Mvt. I Intermediate II Fantasie in d minor Intermediate II Sonatas – other Advanced I K 576 Advanced II

Beethoven Op. 49 #1 & 2 Intermediate II Fur Elise Intermediate II Op. 27 #2 Mvt. I/ II Intermediate II Op. 2 No. 1 Advanced I Op. 79 Advanced I Op. 53/ 57/81A and Up Advanced II

Chopin Waltzes Intermediate II/ Advanced I Nocturnes Intermediate/ Advanced I Etudes Advanced II Scherzos, Impromptus, Ballades Advanced I Polonaise Advanced I/ II Sonatas Advanced II










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Schumann Album for the Young Op. 68 Intermediate I /II Kinderszenen op. 15 Intermediate II

Liszt Liebestraume Advanced II Consolation Intermediate II Hungarian Rhapsodies Advanced I / II

Brahms Waltz op. 39 Intermediate I Other works Advanced I / II Op. 118 Advanced I

Grieg Lyric Pieces Intermediate II /Advanced I

Schubert Moments Musicaux Intermediate II Sonatas Advanced I and Advanced II Impromptus Advanced I

Bartok – Mikrokosmos Books 1-3 Intermediate I Book 5 - 6 Intermediate II Dances/Bulgarian Intermediate II/ Advanced I Suite Op. 14 Advanced I

Ravel Prelude I Intermediate I Sonatina Advanced I

Debussy

Children’s Corner Suite Intermediate II Pour Le Piano Advanced I / II Suite Bergamasque Advanced I Preludes Advanced I Etudes Advanced II










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MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Program Laurel Carroll - 2738 Flintridge Dr., Myersville, MD 21773

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Online registration only. Please only use this form for reference.

Send one separate form and check payable to MSMTA for each Test Location within 2 days ofonline registration.

Enter Modules and Levels minus 1 through 11 for each student.

Print names clearly with last name first. Alphabetic order does not matter.

Only for Preparatory Level (minus 1) students, enter student birth date.Test Location: _______________________________________________________________________

Student Last Name First name Birth date for level -1

Scales & Cadences

Arpeggios Sight-

reading Harmoni-

zation Trans-

position Improvi-

sation

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Total Students Entered: _____ Amount of Check: $_______ $12 for online registration

USE SEPARATE FORM AND CHECK FOR EACH TEST LOCATION. Teacher: _________________________________________________ Local Association: ______________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Email:______________________________________________________________

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules governing MSMTA events and this specific event and agree to abide by them. My students and/or parents have also been apprised of the rules. I understand that I must be available to assist on the competition day with the event. If I fail to fulfill my work obligation, I understand and agree that my students may be declared ineligible to participate in this event. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement. I am available to assist on the day of the competition during the following hours (at least six hours): _______________

Teacher’s signature: ______________________________________________ Date _______________

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Test Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018 Test Date: Saturday, January 13, 2018

Deadline: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Deadline: Saturday, December 2, 2017

Location: Village Baptist Church, Bowie Location: New Hope Lutheran Church, Columbia

Chair: Jeannine Case Chair: Edwina Hunter

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Test Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Test Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017

Deadline: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Deadline: Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Location: McDaniel College, Westminster Location: Howard County Community College

Chair: Carole Gauthier Chair: Olga Kuperstein


Test Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017 Test Date: Sunday, October 15, 2017

Deadline: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Deadline: Saturday, September 9, 2017

Location: College of Southern MD, LaPlata Location: Howard County Community College

Chair: Judith Dalton Chair: Christopher Hall


Test Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Test Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017

Deadline: Saturday, December 30, 2017 Deadline: Sunday, October 8, 2017

Location: Christ Reformed Church, Middletown Location: Academy of Fine Arts, Gaithersburg

Chair: Kim Roberts Chair: Svetlana Volkova

Phone: 301-662-0376 Email: [email protected]

Test Date: Sunday, February 11, 2018 Test Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017

Deadline: Sunday, December 31, 2017 Deadline: Saturday, October 21, 2017

Location: Menchey Music, Timonium Location: Prince George's Community College

Chair: Joanna Greenwood Chair: Hui-yen Chang


Test Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017 Test Date: October 20 & October 21, 2017

Deadline: Saturday, October 7, 2017 Deadline: Saturday, September 9, 2017

Location: Mount Hebron Presbyterian Church, Ellicot City Location: various

Chair: Anne Chen Chair: Mary Stevens


Southern MarylandGreater Columbia-1

MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Testing Schedule 2017-2018

Greater Baltimore

Frederick County

Charles County

Carroll County

Bowie Greater Columbia-2

Howard County-1

Howard County-2

Montgomery County

Prince George's County

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Keyboard Musicianship Award Trophies

There are five award categories. A minimum of four modules is required for each test. Students may take up to two tests per year. Points can be applied only once to any of the first four award categories. Distinguished Honors’ points may be applied again from previously earned Keyboard Musicianship trophies.

For each qualifying student, submit one completed application form and photocopies of each examination report card with the judge’s signature and mail all materials to MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Chair:

Laurel Carroll 2738 Flintridge Dr. Myersville, MD 21773

1. MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Award:Students who receive a minimum of 150 DMA (MSMTA) points from any levels over anynumber of years. Points for this award are calculated the same way as for DMA Awards(NOT by simply adding the test scores): Keyboard test score 50-60 equals 50 DMA points,test score 45-49 equals 45 DMA points, etc... To receive Keyboard Musicianship Award forthree levels, each of the 3 report cards must have a score at least 50 or higher. If one of thereport cards has lower score than 50, one more level will be needed to meet the required150 MSMTA points for this award.

2. MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Intermediate Honors Award:Students who take any five levels (inclusive of Levels 5 and below).Four Outstanding scores (O+, O, or O-) must be earned at each test level.

3. MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Honors Award:Students who take any five levels with at least one of the levels being 6 or higher. Forexample, levels 2-3-4-5-6 or 3-4-5-6-7, 1-3-5-6-8, etc.Four Outstanding scores (O+, O, or O-) must be earned at each test level.The tests do not have to be taken in consecutive years.The levels do not have to be consecutive, but must continue in upward order.

4. MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Advanced Honors Award:Students who take five higher levels inclusive of Levels 6 and above (lower levels 1-5 maynot apply). For example levels for this award can be 6-7-8-9-10, or 7-8-9-10-11.Four Outstanding scores (O+, O, or O-) must be earned at each test level.

5. MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Distinguished Honors Award:Students who take eleven levels including level 11 (levels 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11).Four Outstanding scores (O+, O, or O-) must be earned at each test level.Distinguished Honors’ points may be applied again from previously earned trophies fromthe first four categories (Keyboard Musicianship Award, Intermediate Honors, AdvancedHonors and Keyboard Musicianship Honors).

MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Program Nomination for the Keyboard Honors Trophy

Laurel Carroll, Chair 301-293-1027, [email protected]

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The following student is nominated for the MSMTA Keyboard Honors Award. This student has taken the MSMTA Keyboard Test in official Keyboard Test Centers and has fulfilled the necessary requirements to qualify for the specified trophy. A repeated level or lower score during one year does not disqualify this student. Documentation will not be returned.

Please send one application form per student for the specified trophy in all categories. Please include photocopies of the Examination Report Cards signed by the judge with each application, and send to:

Laurel Carroll - 2738 Flintridge Dr., Myersville, MD 21773

Type of Trophy: __________________________________ Name of Student: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Teacher’s Name: _____________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Teacher’s Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: _______________ Email: ____________________________

Year: _______ Test Center: _____________ Year: _______ Test Center: ______________

Module Level Score Module Level Score

Scales & Cadences Scales & Cadences

Arpeggios Arpeggios

Sight reading Sight reading

Harmonization Harmonization

Transposition Transposition

Improvisation Improvisation

Year: _______ Test Center: ______________ Year: _______ Test Center: ______________



Arpeggios Arpeggios





Year: _______ Test Center: ______________ Year: _______ Test Center: ____________



Arpeggios Arpeggios





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MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Scoring System

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This scoring system is to be used to determine the final MSMTA points on the DMA application forms. In this scoring system, each grade is assigned a point value as follows:

Grade: N S- S S+ E- E E+ O- O O+

Points: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The scores from each module are added together, giving a cumulative score ranging from 1 to 60. This cumulative score is then converted to MSMTA points according to the following table:

Keyboard Point MSMTA points Range

50-60 50 points

45-49 45 points

40-44 40 points

35-39 35 points

30-34 30 points

25-29 25 points

15-24 20 points

1-14 10 points

Note: Double + and – should be modified to single + and –

Students applying points from the Keyboard Musicianship Test should review the following guidelines:

Elementary DMA: Any two levels can be applied toward the Elementary DMA. Junior DMA: Any level except the Prep level (-1) can be applied toward the Junior DMA. Senior DMA: Level 3 and above can be applied toward the Senior DMA.

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MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Program

Materials Order Form Laurel Carroll - 2738 Flintridge Dr., Myersville, MD 21773

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Please send me the following materials:

MSMTA Keyboard Syllabus (No charge for the first copy)

________ Additional Copies of MSMTA Keyboard Syllabus ($12.00 per copy) $______

Sample Test Packet, all Levels ($12.00 per set) $______

TOTAL: $______

Teacher should send one check for all orders, made payable to MSMTA, to:

Laurel Carroll - 2738 Flintridge Dr., Myersville, MD 21773

Teacher’s Name: ______________________________________ Local Association: ______________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: _______________________________________ Have you ever participated in MSMTA Keyboard Tests: Yes No Did you participate last year? Yes No

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MSMTA Music Theory Testing Program LORI McCARTHY, Chair and Registrar, 301-986-9010, [email protected]

DMITRI NAZARENKO, Co-chair, Materials Ordering and Honors Trophies, 301-571-1557, [email protected]

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Date and Location: See schedule below.

Deadline: Enter online at least six weeks prior to test date and forms/checks must be postmarked within two daysafter the online registration deadline. No late or phone entries will be accepted.

Fee: $15.00 per test. Students are permitted to take a maximum of two tests per year.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

Eligibility: Any student of an MSMTA member, including adults, may participate. See DMA rules for levelsrequired. Two levels per year may be entered, and both levels will count towards DMA points. As in all MSMTAactivities, teachers entering students must be prepared to assist on the day of the test. Please be sure to use the MSMTA Guide to Comprehensive Musicianship, 2001-2002 (aka Theory Syllabus 2001-2002 edition) and follow the rules set forth on page 4.

Trophy Awards: One form should be submitted along with photocopies of the front pages (add score page only ifthe grade is not on the front page) of each applicable theory test.

Anne Arundel County

Test Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018Deadline: Saturday, January 20, 2018Location: Anne Arundel Community College (Cade Building)Chair: Diane Kinsley 410- 952-7939, [email protected]

Greater Baltimore City and County

Test Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018Deadline: Saturday, January 20, 2018Location: Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, MDChair: Pat Graham, 443-690-5642, [email protected]

MTA of Bowie

Test date: Saturday, March 17, 2018Deadline: Saturday, February 3, 2018Location: Belair Baptist Church, Bowie, MDChair: Bonnie Pausic (301) 262-6091,[email protected]

Carroll County

Test Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018 (tentative)Deadline: Saturday, February 10, 2018Location: McDaniel College, Westminster, MDChair: Karen Mihalko, 410-795-1766, [email protected]

Greater Columbia/Laurel

Test Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018Deadline: Saturday, January 27, 2018Location: Lime Kiln Middle School, Fulton, MDChair: Jeffery Beaudry, 240-535-3553,[email protected]

Eastern Shore

Test Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018Deadline: Saturday, January 20, 2018Location: Christ Church Parish House, St. Michaels, MDChair: Janet Berg, 410-745-9672, [email protected]

Frederick County

Test Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018Deadline: Saturday, January 20, 2018Location: Middletown United Methodist Church, 7108 FernCircle, Middletown, MD 21769Chair: Karen Skelly, 301-606-2264, [email protected]

Howard County

Test Dates: Levels 1-5 Sunday, January 21, 2018Levels 6-12 Sunday, January 28, 2018

(Choice of AM or PM times for 1-8; one time TBD for 9-12)Deadline for BOTH: Saturday, December 9, 2017Location: Howard Community College-Duncan BuildingChair: Christopher Hall 410-381-2783 [email protected]

Montgomery County

Test Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018 (ALL Levels)Deadline: Saturday, January 27, 2018Location: Watkins Mill High School, Montgomery Village, MDChair: Elena Eliseeva, 301-217-9040, [email protected]

Prince George’s County

Test Date: Sunday, April 15, 2018Deadline: Saturday, March 3, 2018Location: University United Methodist Church3621 Campus Drive, College Park, MD. 20740Chair: Ellen Sakai, 301-221-1297, [email protected]

Southern Maryland

Test Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018Deadline: Saturday, February 3, 2018Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lexington Park, MDChair: Mary Stevens, 240-434-8876, [email protected]

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MSMTA Music Theory Testing Program Information

LORI McCARTHY, Chair and Registrar, 301-986-9010, [email protected]

DMITRI NAZARENKO, Co-chair, Materials Ordering and Honors Trophies, 301-571-1557,

[email protected]

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PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS ONLINE

ONLY.

Checks and printed forms should be received within two business days after the

deadline. Fees are $15 per level. Please mail to:

LORI McCARTHY, 3607 Dunlop Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Please send all pages of the printed form, including the student list and signature

page.

The online registration as of the deadline is the official list and the amount printed

on the form is what is owed. Please do not delete amounts. Teachers may edit

or delete students online from the list before the deadline has passed.

Handwritten changes or requests on the online form will not be acknowledged.

Any requests regarding scheduling must be forwarded directly to local chairs.

Work requirements: 1-20 students, up to 4 hours; 21+ students, up to 8

hours

Participating teachers who transfer students to another center may be required to

assist at that center. Teachers must check with the chair of the center to which a

transfer is requested to see if there is space.

By submitting the online application, the participating teacher agrees with all

rules governing this event and understands that he/she must be available to assist

with this event or provide a substitute who is a member of MSMTA. The teacher

understands that his/her students will be declared ineligible to participate in this

event if this rule is violated. Please do not request exceptions to this requirement.

Please see page 4 of the Comprehensive Guide to Musicianship for rules

pertaining to the Theory Testing Program.

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MSMTA THEORY TRANSFER/CORRECTION REQUEST FORM Send to Lori McCarthy, 3607 Dunlop St, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

[email protected]

Please complete this form for students previously registered in a 2018 Theory Center who wish to be transferred for testing in a different Theory Center or for corrections to the level or student name submitted during registration.

There is a fee of $5.00 (five dollars) per student per level for any transfer or correction requested after theinitial registration. The fee must accompany this form.

Students may be transferred only to a center whose deadline is on or after the center for which the studentwas originally registered.

Transfer requests must be postmarked two weeks preceding the test date of the new center.

Please complete a separate transfer form for each center.

Transfers: Registered in the following center: ______________________

Student Name Level Test center to which you wish to transfer:

Corrections: Registered in the following center: ______________________

Student name as registered:

Student name as corrected:

Level as registered:

Level as corrected:

Date of Request: _______________________________________

Teacher Name: ________________________________________

Teacher Address: _________________________ E-mail address: ______________________

________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________

Total Fees Enclosed ($5.00 X _____): $__________ Please make the check payable to MSMTA.

Teacher’s Signature: _______________________________________________ By signing this, I confirm that if transferring students, I have contacted the local chair of the center to which I am transferring to see if my assistance will be required on the day of the exam and to confirm there is space.

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MSMTA Music Theory Testing Program Nomination for Theory Award

Dmitri Nazarenko, Co-Chair, 301-571-1557, [email protected]

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Deadline: May 31, 2018. This student has taken MSMTA Theory Tests in official Theory Test Centers and has successfully fulfilled the award requirements. I understand that the scores are subject to verification. Please be sure to consult the MSMTA Theory Program Rules on page 4 of the MSMTA Guide to Comprehensive Musicianship, 2001-2002.

Each award may be earned only once. Send one form for each student nominated. Include a photocopy of the front page showing the score for each test. Applications with incomplete documentation will be processed after all other requests. Application form must be filled out by the MSMTA teacher only. Please allow four weeks to receive the trophy. Requests for specific delivery date will not be accepted. Award letters and trophies will arrive separately. Forms and supporting documentation should be either:

o Scanned and emailed to [email protected] or o Mailed to: Dmitri Nazareko, 6117 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

The following student is nominated for the (check one): _________Intermediate Theory Award (5 levels at 90%+) ________ Senior Theory Award (5 levels at 90%+ including Level 8 or above; the exam that is Level 8 or above must be one of the 90%+ grades) ________ Distinguished Theory Award (Level 12 at 90%+). Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ _ Teacher Name: _____________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Address: __________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: _____________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: ______________________________________________

Year Test Center Level Score

__________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________

__________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________

__________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________

__________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________

__________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________

Teacher’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date:________________

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MSMTA Music Theory Test Scoring System ......................................................................

This scoring system is to be used to determine the final MSMTA points on the DMA application

forms. In this scoring system, each grade is assigned a point value as follows:

For 2015 and later tests: For 2014 tests and before:

Score Points

90-100% 50 points

85-89% 45 points

80-84% 40 points

75-79% 35 points

70-74% 30 points

65-69% 25 points

60-64% 20 points

Below

60%

0 points

MSMTA Music Theory Test Program Awards .....................................................................

Trophies: The student may receive three types of trophy awards:

1. Intermediate Theory Award: The student must successfully pass any five (5) levels with a score of 90% or

higher.

2. Senior Theory Award: The student must successfully pass any five (5) levels INCLUDING Level Eight

(8) or above with a score of 90% or higher. The score on Level 8 or above must

be 90% or higher.

3. Distinguished Theory Award: The student must pass Level Twelve (12) with a score of 90% or higher.

Each award may be earned only once. There is no limit on the number of tests the student can

take to obtain the minimum point score for each award. Two levels of theory tests may be taken

per year and may be entered toward an award. Students may use levels previously used for the

Intermediate Theory Award when applying for the Senior Theory Award.

Score Points

90-100% 50 points

80-89% 40 points

70-79% 30 points

60-69% 20 points

Below

60%

0 points

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MSMTA Theory Testing Program Materials Order Form

MSMTA Theory Testing Program Materials are available to MSMTA members only. Purchase of original MSMTA theory materials grants the

purchaser permission to share materials with students.

MSMTA Guide to Comprehensive Musicianship, 2001-2002 (aka Theory Syllabus) isavailable in the members-only section of the MSMTA website.

Sample test materials (2017): Dropbox link sent via email. (Dropbox files may be accessed even if you do not have a Dropbox account. If you have difficulty accessing the files, please contactDmitri Nazarenko.)

Student version: $25 for complete set of levels $________$5 per individual level1__ 2__ 3__ 4__ 5__ 6__ 7__ 8__ 9__ 10__ 11__ 12__ $________

Teacher version: $25 for complete set of levels $________$5 per individual level1__ 2__ 3__ 4__ 5__ 6__ 7__ 8__ 9__ 10__ 11__ 12__ $________

Ear training audio files: $25 for complete set of levels $________$5 per individual level

1__ 2__ 3__ 4__ 5__ 6__ 7__ 8__ 9__ 10__ 11__ 12__ $________

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Total enclosed: $________

Teacher should send one check made payable to MSMTA for all materials ordered to:

DMITRI NAZARENKO, 6117 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817-3359 301-571-1557, [email protected]

Teacher’s Name: ______________________________ Date of order: ______________

Phone: ____________________________Email: ________________________________

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2017-2018 MSMTA Grant Application for Continuing Education for Teachers Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, 10503 Redosier Ct, Bethesda, MD 20814-2211

Whenever funds are available, MSMTA will award a minimum of two teachers $500 each for continuing education. Continuing Education includes private instrumental study, participation in workshops, summer courses, and festivals. The decision of the committee is final.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Teachers must be members of MSMTA for at least 2 continuous years.2. Teachers who have received a grant may re-apply after 4 years.

REQUIREMENTS: 1. Completed application. The postmarked deadline for the application is April 30, 2018. Send

complete application to Junko Takahashi at above address.

2. Explanation of the intended use of the funds.

APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS

Name: __________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Preferred Phone Number: __________________ Preferred email: _______________________

Years of Membership in MSMTA: __________ Number of years teaching: _______

Participation in MSMTA events (board positions held, participation in programs and events):

Participation in other community and religious musical events, paid and non-paid:

Intended use of funds:

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2017-2018 MSMTA Scholarship for High School Graduating Seniors with a Declared Music Major in College

Dr. JUNKO TAKAHASHI, 10503 Redosier Ct, Bethesda, MD 20814-2211.

Whenever funds are available, MSMTA will award two $1,000 grants to two high school graduating seniors

with a declared music major in college. The decision of the committee is final.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Students must currently study with an MSMTA member and must have studied with an MSMTA members

for two years before applying

2. Student is a graduating senior with a declared college music major.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completed student application. Students will show the committee a) their acceptance letter from the college

they will attend, and (b) notification that they passed the qualifying entrance audition in their instrument

(for students who intend to major in an instrument). The postmarked deadline for the application is April

30, 2018. Send completed application to Junko Takahashi at above address

2. Written recommendation of the MSMTA teacher.

3. List of student’s musical accomplishments, including the following: participation in official MSMTA

competitions, events, and programs; participation in musical events in the community or religious

organization as a soloist or group member; paying instrumental jobs or teacher experiences.

4. Student essay of 500 words explaining the student’s interest in studying music in college and musical goals.

5. The committee will meet and select awardees by June 1.

APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

WITH A DECLARED MUSIC MAJOR IN COLLEGE Name: __________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: ______________________ Parent’s Preferred Phone Number ___________

Parent’s Preferred email: _______________________

Instrument studied: ___________ Number of years studied: _______

Additional instruments: __________________________________________

Teacher’s Name:___________________________ Teacher’s email: ______________________

High School from which Student will graduate: __________________________

College that student plans to attend: ____________________________________

Student’s High School Participation in Musical Events:

1. MSMTA___________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

2. High School: ___________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Community and religious organization (paid and unpaid): ________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

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MSMTA Student Scholarship for Performance

CONSTANCE FISCHEL, MSMTA President, <[email protected]>

In 1988, the Board of Directors of Maryland State Music Teachers Association established a grantprogram for the Local Associations with the following criteria:

A $100.00 award is available annually to each MSMTA Local Association as aStudent Scholarship Award for Music Performance.

A student may win this award only one time, regardless of the number of LocalAssociation competitions he/she enters.

The award may not be divided; it must go to one individual. The Local Association shall determine the specifics of eligible instrumental or vocal

categories, literature requirements, and age levels. The competition is held under theauspices of the Local Association, but the State Chair must first approve the competition andeligibility requirements.

The competition may be a separate one, or may be in conjunction with an existingcompetition, but the prize must be a separate one called Maryland State Music TeachersAssociation Scholarship for Performance.

With these specific criteria, all association teachers and their students should be providedequal access to the award, even those holding active membership in more than oneassociation.

Please notify Constance Fischel of the winning student’s name so that a certificate may be awardedwith the prize money. Awards will be given by each Local Association, and the Local Association willbe reimbursed by the MSMTA Treasurer. Please fill out the following form for reimbursement:

MSMTA Student Scholarship for Performance Request for Reimbursement

Deadline for Reimbursement request: June 1st, 2018

Send to: CLAUDETTE HORWITZ, 5004 Barkwood Place, Rockville, MD 20853-2319

Local Association: Treasurer:

Treasurer’s Address: _____________________________________________________________

Phone:______________________________Email:_________________________Please reimburse us in the amount of $100.00 for a check written out to our Local Association accountfor the MSMTA scholarship award winner. Our competition took place on__________.

(Winner)____________________________________ was awarded the MSMTA Student Scholarship

for Performance. (Teacher_________________________________________)

Local Association Treasurer’s Signature:

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MSMTA Elementary Distinguished Music Achievement Award

CLAUDETTE HORWITZ, Chair, 301-460-5070, [email protected]

This award is for elementary school students and is designed to honor distinguished participation in MSMTAevents accumulated during a student’s 1st through 5th grades. This award will encourage and motivate theyounger students to participate in our activities and continue their piano studies to reach their goal.

Deadlines: Documentation and application form may be sent at any time during the student’s fifth grade,but no later than June 1, 2018. Plan at least one month from the time of application to receive the plaque.

Award: An engraved plaque with medallion from MSMTA. Plaques will be sent directly to the teacher forpresentation to the student.

Requirements: A fifth grade student in the 2017-2018 school year must have earned at least 350 points from no fewer than four different MSMTA events listed on the application form during first through fifthgrades only.Participation in the following four events is required:

(1) Keyboard Musicianship Exam* for two separate years – may earn up to 50 points each year.(2) Theory Test Program for two separate years – may earn up to 50 points each year.(3) Two separate performances in Local Association recitals or competitions –one per year; 30 points

each.(4) A school or community music program involving one performance, instrumental or choral – 30

points.

Additional events may be any of MSMTA’s other student activities as needed for points. In order to earn350 points, student will need to participate in events more often than the minimum needed to qualify.

Eligibility: The MSMTA Elementary Distinguished Music Achievement Award is open to students of anyinstrument. Events entered and/or won during, but not prior to, the 2010-2011 academic year will qualify forthis award. In the case of the Keyboard Musicianship and Theory, students may not duplicate levels ormodules.

Application: Application form should be sent to the chair with photocopied documentation (i.e., critiqueswith the grade and signature of the judges, tests with scores, etc.) for all events. Do not send programlistings. Documentation will not be returned.Mail to:

Claudette Horwitz, 5004 Barkwood Place, Rockville, MD 20853

NOTE: E-DMA points are awarded according to the chart below.

Points for Performance Events

Superior 50 points

Excellent 40 points

Very Good 30 points

Good 20 points

Fair 10 points

*If the student’s instrument is other than the piano, participation in Strings Plus, StringSolo, or the Chamber Music competition may be substituted for the KeyboardMusicianship Exam requirement.

If there are any questions regarding the above, please contact the DMA Chair, or the VicePresident of Student Activities.


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MSMTA Elementary Distinguished Music Achievement Award Application Form CLAUDETTE HORWITZ, 5004 Barkwood Place, Rockville, MD 20853

Student: Phone:

Teacher: Phone:

Teacher's Address:

Teacher Email:

Please refer to the point systems found in the SA Handbook when filling out this application. Note: In

events with multiple judges, only one critique sheet needs to be sent with this application.

(Gottlieb, Chase, Concerto, etc.)

Required Events Grade 1

2013- 2014

Grade 2

2014- 2015

Grade 3

2015- 2016

Grade 4

2016- 2017

Grade 5

2017-2018

Keyboard Musicianship Exam (or Strings Plus, StringSolo, or the Chamber Music competition for non-pianists) – 2 years required. .Theory Testing Program: maximum of 2 tests per year –2 years required.

Local Association Events – 30 pts. Each. 2 years requiredSchool or Community Event – 1 required – 30 pts (Nursinghome recitals with documentation qualify).OTHER MSMTA EVENTS – list events entered onlines below

I certify that this student has earned 350 points through his/her participation in at least four of the events listed above. Documentation is enclosed.

Teacher's Signature:_____________________________________

MSMTA Junior Distinguished Music Achievement Award Dr. BOK HWA KIM, Chair, 410-531-1803

This award for eighth grade students is designed to honor distinguished participation in MSMTA events accumulated during a student’s sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade years.

Deadlines: Documentation and application form may be sent at any time during the student’s eighth-grade year, but no later than June 4, 2018. Plan at least one month from the time of application to receive the plaque. Award: An engraved plaque from MSMTA.

Requirements: An eighth-grade student in the 2017-2018 school year must have earned at least 500 points from no fewer than five different MSMTA events, two of which must be from two different MSMTA performance events (which includes the Composers Circle), listed on the application form during sixth- through eighth grades only. To get service points, a signature is required from someone in charge of the event.

Eligibility: The MSMTA Junior Distinguished Music Achievement Award is open to students of any instrument. Events entered and/or won during, but not prior to, the 2015-2016 academic year will qualify for this award. In the case of the Keyboard Musicianship and Theory, students may not duplicate levels or modules. No points earned toward the Junior DMA Award can be used for the Senior DMA Award.

Application: Application form should be sent to the chair with photocopied documentation (i.e., critiques with the grade and signature of the judges, tests with scores, etc.) for all events. Do not send program listings, or pictures of ribbons. Documentation will not be returned. Mail these to:

DR. BOK HWA KIM, 11425 Butterfruit Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042

NOTE: Junior DMA points are awarded for the quality of performance rather than for placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.). All critiques, competitive and non-competitive, will include an evaluation of the quality of the performance. The chart below will be used to determine points for filling out the application form.

Point System

Superior 50 points Excellent 40 points Very Good 30 points Good 20 points Fair 10 points

This system applies to all events except Keyboard Musicianship, Theory, Accompanying, and Composers Circle. The points for these events can be found on the Junior DMA Application Form.

In events with multiple judges, all critique sheets must be sent. Grades will be averaged in cases where individual judges give different ratings for the same event.

If there are any questions regarding the above, please contact the DMA Chair, or the Vice President of Student Activities.

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MSMTA Junior Distinguished Music Achievement Award Application Form

Dr. BOK HWA KIM, 11425 Butterfruit Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Student: Phone:

Teacher: Phone:

Teacher's Address:

Teacher Email: _Application Date:

Please refer to the point system found in the SA Handbook when filling out this application. Note: In events with multiple judges, send ALL critique sheets with this application. (Gottlieb, Chase, Concerto, etc.)

MTNA/MSMTA Events Grade 6 2015-2016

Grade 7 2016-2017

Grade 8 2017-2018

MTNA Composition Competition

MTNA Junior High School Competition

Miriam Gottlieb Memorial Competition

Doris Chase Sonata Awards

MSMTA Junior Concerto Competition

MSMTA Intermediate Concerto Competition (one or two movements)

Spring Festival: Solo Competition (any instrument)

Spring Festival: Piano Ensemble (maximum two groups per year)

Spring Festival: Instrumental (Piano accompaniment in these events falls under the “Service Points” category.)

MSMTA Chamber Music Festival

Theory Testing Program: maximum of two tests per year with a score of 70 or above

Keyboard Musicianship Program: maximum of two tests per year List final MSMTA points only

Accompanying in MSMTA Concerto, Orchestral, Piano and Voice Festivals: Participant 20 pts (10 min. playing time; minimum difficulty: Vivaldi concerti)

MSMTA Composers/Improvisers Circle: Participant 20 pts.

Local Association Events: maximum three per year, 15 pts. per event

Service points: maximum three per year, 15 pts. per event. May include volunteering at any MSMTA event.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED:

I certify that this student has earned 500 points through his/her participation in at least five of the events listed above; two must be from two different MSMTA performance events (which includes the Composers Circle). Documentation is enclosed. Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________________

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MSMTA Senior Distinguished Music Achievement Award Dr. BOK HWA KIM, Chair, 410-531-1803

This award for high school seniors is designed to honor distinguished participation in MSMTA events accumulated during a student’s ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades.

Deadline: Documentation and application form may be sent at any time during the student’s senior year, but no later than June 4, 2018. Plan at least one month from the time of application to receive the plaque.

Award: An engraved plaque from MSMTA.

Requirements: A senior in the 2017-2018 school year must have earned at least 600 points from no fewer than six different MSMTA events and at least 3 different MSMTA Performance events during ninth through twelfth grades only. The MTNA Composition competition, the Composers Circle, and a local MSMTA Scholarship event will count as an MSMTA Performance event. To get service points, a signature is required from someone in charge of the event.

Eligibility: The MSMTA Distinguished Music Achievement Award is open to students of any instrument. Events entered and/or won during, but not prior to, the 2014-2015 academic year will qualify the student for this award. In the case of the Keyboard Musicianship and Theory tests, students may not duplicate levels or modules for the DMA Award and the Junior DMA Award, and students must enter a higher level for the DMA Award than the last level entered for the Junior DMA Award. No points earned toward the Junior DMA Award can be used for the DMA Award.

Application: Application form should be sent to the chair with photocopied documentation (i.e., critiques with the grade and signature of the judges, tests with scores, etc.) for all events. Do not send program listings. Documentation will not be returned. Mail to:

Dr. Bok Hwa Kim, 11425 Butterfruit Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042

NOTE: DMA points are awarded for the quality of performance rather than for placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.). All critiques, competitive and non-competitive, will include an evaluation of the quality of the performance. The chart below will be used to determine points for filling out the application form. For festivals and competitions, a student must receive a minimum of a “Good” rating (20 DMA points), or an average of 20 points between two judges, to qualify for the DMA.

Point System

Superior 50 points Excellent 40 points Very Good 30 points Good 20 points Fair 10 points

This system applies to all events except Keyboard Musicianship, Theory, High School Exams, Accompanying, and Composers/Improvisers Circle. The points for these events can be found on the DMA Application Form.

In events with multiple judges, ALL critique sheets must be sent. Grades will be averaged in cases where individual judges give different ratings for the same event.

If there are any questions regarding the above, please contact the DMA Chair, or the Vice President of Student Activities.

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MSMTA Distinguished Music Achievement Award Application Form

Dr. BOK HWA KIM, 11425 Butterfruit Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Student: Phone:

Teacher: Phone:

Teacher's Address:

Teacher Email: _Application Date:

multiple judges, send ALL critique sheets with this application. (Gottlieb, Chase, Concerto, etc.)

MTNA/MSMTA Events Grade 9 2014-2015

Grade 10 2015-2016

Grade 11 2016-2017

Grade 12 2017-2018

MSMTA Student Scholarship for Performance Award

MTNA Composition Competition

MTNA Junior High School Competition (9th grade)

MTNA High School Competition

E. R. Davis Memorial Competition


Miriam Gottlieb Memorial Competition

Doris Chase Sonata Awards MSMTA Intermediate Concerto Competition

(1 or 2 movements per year)MSMTA Senior Concerto Competition

(1 or 2 movements) per year)

Spring Festival: Solo Competition (any instrument)

Spring Festival: Piano Ensemble (maximum 2 groups per year)

Spring Festival: Instrumental (Piano accompaniment in these events fall under the “Service Points” category.)

MSMTA Chamber Music Festival Theory Testing Program: Levels 3 and above accepted

(Minimum grade of 70) Keyboard Musicianship Program: Levels 3 and above

accepted High School Piano Exam for Recognition/Credit Score:

A+: 50 pts, A: 45 pts, A-:40 pts, B+: 35 pts, B: 30 pts, B- through C-: 25 pts

Accompanying in MSMTA Concerto, Orchestral, Piano and Voice Festivals: Participant 20 pts (Minimum 10 min.)

MSMTA Composers/Improvisers Circle: Participant 20 pts. Local Association Events: (3 per year; 15 pts.each) Service points: (maximum 3 per year):15 pts per event. May include volunteering at any MSMTA event

TOTAL POINTS EARNED:

I certify that this Senior has earned 600 points through his/her participation in at least six of the events listed above; three must be from three different MSMTA performance events (which includes the Composers Circle). Documentation is enclosed.

Teacher's Signature:_____________________________________

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Dear colleagues:

As the chair for the Distinguished Music Award, I have encountered over the years some recurrent issues when processing application. To avoid confusion and delay in the process, I would like to list a few important clarifications here as a reminder to all DMA applicants:

1) Please use the correct form for the CURRENT year;2) An event is credited by the corresponding SCHOOL year, and not the calendar year (anything

before the commencement of 6th grade for the Junior Award and 9th grade for the senior awardwill not be credited);

3) An application should be submitted during the student’s 8th-grade school year for the JuniorAward, and 12th-grade school year for the Senior Award;

4) If a student have enough credits with all corresponding documents, the application could besubmitted earlier in the year (in other words, there is no need for you to wait till May to send inyour application);

5) Only TWO theory tests (in different levels) and TWO musicianship tests (in different levels) areallowed per school year (for theory and musicianship tests, each level would be credited ONLYONCE, and are not transferable from Junior to Senior);

6) The maximum score for the musicianship test is 50 points, NOT 60;7) Only TWO scores (with different groups) in the Spring Festival Piano Ensemble events are

allowed per school year;8) Participation as a piano accompanist in any Spring Festival instrumental ensemble event should

be counted in the "Service points" category;9) No school band/orchestra/choir concert/trip would be counted towards service points;10) You may call for your intention to apply but, without submitting the proper paperwork, you

should not expect the reviewing/plaque-ordering process to begin immediately;11) Please submit copies of the actual adjudication/critique sheets, test scores and programs,

instead of award certificates or pictures of ribbons12) Please verify that dates are clearly marked on all event documents;13) If you want to guarantee that your DMA recipients’ names are printed in the MSMTA newsletter,

you should submit all application material no later than MAY 31st that year;14) If you would like to receive the plaques by a certain date, please keep in mind that, just to be

safe, the processing time is two weeks for me, and an extra 2-6 weeks for Trophy World(especially during their busy season from April to May);

15) Please do not contact Trophy World directly, for they have stressed that they preferred only onecontact;

16) Please double-check the point-calculations and the spelling of applicant’s names, and make surethat all relevant documents for events listed on the form are in place before you send in theapplication;

17) Should you have any further question, please do not hesitate to email or call me.18) Required school concerts are NOT acceptable as service points.19) Applications and inquiries should be send by the teacher and NOT the parents/students.

Thank you for your support and participation. And all the best for the coming school year!

Sincerely yours, Bok Hwa Kim Junior/Senior DMA chair

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Revised Requirements for Junior Distinguished Music Achievement Award

(effective last year - 2017)

1. Must earn at least 500 points from at least five different MSMTA events.2. At least two of these five must be two DIFFERENT MSMTA performance

events, which can also include the Composers Circle. A local MSMTAScholarship event will count as an MSTMA Performance event.

3. Local Association events: no more than three per school year - 15 pointseach

4. Community Service: no more than three per school year - 15 points each5. Festivals and Competitions: a student must receive a minimum of a

"Good" rating (20 DMA points), or an average of 20 points between twojudges to qualify for the DMA.

6. Theory and Keyboard: Levels 1 and above accepted

Revised Requirments for Senior Distinguished Music Achievement Award

(effective this year - 2018)

1. Must earn at least 600 points from at least six different MSMTA events.2. At least three of these six events must be three DIFFERENT MSMTA

performance events, which can also include the MTNA Compositioncompetition and the Composers Circle. A local MSMTA Scholarship eventwill count as an MSMTA Performance event.

3. Local Association events: no more than three per school year - 15 pointseach

4. Community Service: no more than three per school year - 15 points each5. Festivals and Competitions: a student must receive a minimum of a

"Good" rating (20 DMA points), or an average of 20 points between twojudges to qualify for the DMA.

6. Theory and Keyboard: Levels 3 and above accepted7. High School Exams

Score: (combining teacher and adjudicator averages)A+ or an A = 50 pointsA- = 45 pointsB+ = 40 pointsB = 35 pointsB- = 30 points

Request that Concerto critique sheet follow other festivals and competitions, with "Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Fair" and NOT letter grades.

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Composer Classification List Baroque (B); Classical (C); Romantic (R); Impressionistic (I); Contemporary (Con)

Accolay R Dick, Marcel Con Lees, Benjamin Con Severn, Edmund R Achron, Joseph Con Dohnányi, Ernst R Levitski, Mischa R Shchedrin Con Albéniz, Isaac R Donjon, Johannes R Liebermann, Rolf Con Shostakovich, Dmitri Con Albeniz, Mateo C Doppler, Albert Franz R Liszt, Franz R Sibelius, Jean R Albrechtsberger,

C Dornel, Louise-Antoine B Lorenz, Alfred R Simons, Gardell Con

Aquado R Dougherty, Celius Con Lunde, Lawson Con Smith, Grace Wiley Con Arban, Jean-Baptiste R Dukas, Paul Con Lutoslawski, Witold Con Soler, Padre Antonio B Artunian, Alexander Con Dutilleux, Henri Con Lynes, Frank R Spohr, Louis R Bach, C.P.E. C Dvořák, Antonin R MacDowell, Edward R Squire, William H. R Bach, J.S. B Eccles, Henry B Maros, Rudolf Con Stamitz, Carl C Bach, J.C. C Elgar, Edward R Martin, Frank Con Stamitz, Johann C Bach, W.F. C Enesco, Georges R Martinu, Bohuslav Con Strauss, Richard R Bach-Busoni R Falla, Manuel de R/I Mason, Daniel R Stravinsky, Igor Con Bach-Rachmaninoff R Fauré, Gabriel R Massenet, Jules R Sutermeister, Heinrich Con Balakirev, Mily R Finzi, Gerald Con Mauquet R Szymanowski, Karol I/Con Balay R Francaix, Jean Con Mendelssohn, Felix R Taffanel, Paul R Barat, J.E. R/Con Franck, Cesar R Menotti, Gian Carlo Con Tansman, Alexandre Con Barber, Samuel Con Francouer, Francois C Mertz, Joseph Kasper R Tarrega, Francisco R Bartók, Béla Con Franz, O. R Messiaen, Olivier Con Tauriello, Antonio Con Bassett, Leslie Con Frummerie, Gunnar de Con Milhaud, Darius Con Tchaikovsky, Piotr R Beach, Amy R Ganne, Louis R Miyagi, Michio Con Tcherepnin, Alexander Con Beethoven, Ludwig van C Gaubert, Philippe R Mlynarski, Emil R Tcherepnin, Ivan Con Berg, Alban Con Gershwin, George Con Molter, Johann C Tedesco, Mario Con Berio, Luciano Con Ginestera, Alberto Con Mompou, Federico Con Telemann, Georg B Beriot, Charles de R Glazounov, Alexander R Monti, Vittorio R Ten Have, William R Bernstein, Leonard Con Glière, Reinhold R/Con Moussorgsky, Modest R Thomé, Reuff R Beyer, Emil Con Gluck, Willibald C. C Mozart, Leopold C Toch, Ernst Con Bilotti, Anton Con Godard, Benjamin R Mozart, W.A. C Tomasi, Henri Con Bizet, Georges R Goedicke, Alexandre R Mozart/Kreisler C/R Tower, Joan Con Blavet, Michael B Golterman, Georg R Muczynski, Robert Con Turina, Joaquin Con Bloch, Ernest I/Con Graeffe, F. R Nardini, Pietro C Vallé/Heifetz Con Boccalari R Granados, Enrique R Neruda, J.G.B. C Van Goëns, Daniel R Boccherini, Luigi C Gretry, Andre C Nicholson, Charles R Vanhal, Johann C Bochme, Oscar R Grieg, Edward R Nielson, Carl R/Con Varèse, Edgar Con Böhm, Carl R Griffes, Charles I Osborne, Willson Con Vaughan Williams, R. R/Con Borne, Francois R Guilmant, Alexandre R Ostransky, Leroy Con Veracini, Francesco B Boulanger, Lili R/I Haddad, D. Con Paderewski, Ignace R Villa-Lobos, Heitor Con Bozza, Eugene Con Handel, George

B Paganini, Niccolo R Viotti, Giovanni C

Brahms, Johannes R Hartley, Walter Con Palmgren, Selim I/Con Vitali, Tommasco B Breval, Jean-Baptiste C Haydn, Franz Joseph C Pepin, Normand Con Vivaldi, Antonio B Britten, Benjamin Con Heiden, Bernard Con Pergolesi, Giovanni B Walker, John Con Bruch, Max R Henselt, Adolph R Pieczonka, Albert R Weber, Carl Marie von C/R Burton, Eldon Con Hindemith, Paul Con Ponce, Manuel I/Con Webern, Anton Con Bush, Geoffrey Con Honegger, Arthur Con Popper, David R Weckerlin, Jean-

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