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Ka Leo Na Mele“The Voice of Songs” a publication by and for the members of HMTA

Happy New Year! May 2011 be a year of happiness, good health, and beautiful music! It is a great honor and privilege to serve as the President of HMTA for the 2011-2013 term. I would like to thank the past HMTA board of 2009 - 2011: Helen Chao-Casano, Glenn Nagatoshi, Sheryl Shohet, Christine Suehisa-Jang, Susan Rudosky, Eiko Yano, Mark Russell, and Barbara Dyer who have tirelessly worked for the benefit of the organization and demonstrated the true meaning of "dedication". Special thanks to Helen and Eiko who did a wonderful job serving our organization for the past several terms and who continue to aid my transition to the new board. As president, my duties include attending meetings with officers from other states. I recently returned from the Southwest Division Presidents' meeting in Santa Barbara, where the presidents from California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawai'i met to discuss and share ideas, problems, and possible solutions from

their state. Presiding over the meeting was our very own Ethel Iwasaki, who is now the director of the Southwest Division. This year, many students from Hawai'i traveled to Santa Barbara to compete in the SW Division MTNA Competition. Listening to the numerous contestants, it was evident that the level of excellence, musicality, and musicianship has tremendously improved over the years. Congratulations to all the students who represented us in the SW Division competitions with their outstanding performances. We thank you and your teachers for your dedication, commitment, and love of music. You have definitely made Hawai'i proud! This coming March 26-30 is the 2011 MTNA Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I will be attending along with fellow board members Glenn Nagatoshi, Sheryl Shohet and Alice Yeung. Kai Wong, student of Joanna Fan, will be traveling to Milwaukee as the winner and representative from the Southwest Division at the National Junior High School Piano Competition. We wish him all the best! This year, the executive board would like to make an effort to reach out and work together with the members. We would appreciate suggestions for events, workshop topics, concerts or other activities which would be of interest to the members. In December 2010, the HMTA board hosted our first outreach gathering and in January, our second gathering. We met informally with members and non-members in the different areas and found it refreshing to hear the various suggestions on topics of interest. We look forward to implementing the ideas and suggestions to motivate and re-energize our organization. As we work

together, we will be able to accomplish many things. I would like to extend special thoughts to Louise Emery, a longtime HMTA member, who lost her husband Dwight Emery in December. We will always remember him and cherish our fond memories of Dwight as an avid supporter of music. I encourage all of you to continue attending and supporting live music in our community. HMTA will be co-sponsoring the upcoming piano recital by Joyce Yang. She is an excellent young concert pianist with ideas that transcend the norm. As you glance at the upcoming concerts on the following pages, please notice the array of talent here in our community. I'm sure we will all agree, there is nothing more invigorating than "live" music! Hope to see you at some of the upcoming concerts.

~ Aloha,Kay

Letter from the President: Kay Goshi

Volume 43, No. 1

Photo: Elsa Serion, Carol Nakaganeku, Francoise Berg, Mary Louise Boyd, Kay Goshi, Glenn Nagatoshi and Barbara Dyer at the HMTA Outreach Meeting held in December 2010 at the home of Barbara Dyer.

HMTA Executive Board

2011 - 2013

President: Kay Goshi

Co-1st VP: Glenn Nagatoshi

Co-1st VP: Barbara Dyer

2nd VP: Sheryl Shohet

3rd VP: Christine Suehisa-Jang

Secretary: Elsa Serion

Treasurer: Alice Yeung

Parliamentarian: Carol Nakaganeku

Immediate Past President: Helen Chao-Casano

Photo, Southwest Division Directors & Presidents. Front Row: Sue Field (CA), Ethel Iwasaki (SW Division Director); Kay Goshi (HI). Back Row: Raymond Ryder (AZ); Coila Robinson (UT); Cheryl Norman (SW Division Director-Elect); Ronal Grinage (NM).

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UPCOMING CONCERTSMeet the Composers Series: Donald Womack introduces Lunacy

• February 2, 2011, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30PMThis evening of high-energy, slightly off-kilter works by University of Hawaiʻi composition professor Dr. Donald Womack showcases works for viola, cello, piano, saxophone and soprano. Featured is the world premier of Lunacy, a virtuoso tour de force performed by key pianist Ron Levy. Before the concert, Womack will speak on A Composerʼs Guide to the 21st Century: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About New Music, But Were Afraid to Ask. To purchase tickets, go to www.honoluluacademy.org. Tickets are also available at the door a half-hour before the concert upon availability.

Meet the Composers Series: Donald Womack introduces East-West, South• February 4, 2011, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30PM

How does music create a sense of place? Find out through works for an eclectic mix of instruments, including gayageum, changgo, piri, koto, violin, viola, cello, and piano. Featured is the world premiere a work Womack composed for the Seoul-based Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea, led by gayageum virtuoso Ji-young Yi. Before the concert, Womack will give the talk Between Musical Worlds: The Intersection of East & West. To purchase tickets, go to www.honoluluacademy.org. Tickets are also available at the door a half-hour before the concert upon availability.

Romantic Song, featuring Rachel Schutz, soprano, Jonathan Korth, piano• Monday, February 14, 2011, UH Manoa Music Dept., Orvis Auditorium, 7:30PMLate-Romantic German Lied is music at its most intimate and passionate. Join soprano Rachel Schutz and pianist Jonathan Korth as they explore the songs of Johannes Brahms and Hugo Wolf. What better way to spend Valentineʼs Day with your Loved One than being swept away by the effusions and rapture of two of the greatest songwriters of all time!$12 general admission, $8 students, seniors, UH faculty/staff (ID required)

Honolulu Chamber Music Series presents The Takàcs Quartet with pianist, Joyce Yang• March 9, 2011, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30PM

• Special discounts for HMTA Members!• See attached flyer for more information on obtaining tickets.

HMTA and UHM Outreach College presents Joyce Yang in a solo piano recital• Friday, March 11, 2011, UH Manoa Music Dept., Orvis Auditorium, 7:30PM

In 2005, Ms. Yang came to international attention when she became the Silver Medalist of the 12th Van Cliburn International Competition. Now, at twenty-four years of age, she has established herself as one of the leading artists of her generation through her innovative solo recitals and notable collaborations with the worldʼs top orchestras. Critically acclaimed as “the most gifted young pianist of her generation” with a “million-volt stage presence,” pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences around the globe with her stunning virtuosity combined with heartfelt lyricism and interpretive sensitivity. In 2010 she was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious prizes in classical music. For a complete bio, go to: http://www.pianistjoyceyang.com

• Special discounts for HMTA Members and students!• See attached flyer for more information on obtaining tickets.

UPCOMING HMTA STUDENT RECITAL• March 5, 2011, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Room 36, 4PMTo submit students, e-mail Elaine Lu at: violaine4@yahoo.com or call her at: 422-2926. The deadline to

submit students is: February 25, 2011. Each teacher can submit 10 minutes worth of music on a first-come first-served basis. There is a $3 fee per student. Please hand Elaine a check at the recital. Also, a reception will follow the recital and Elaine will let you know what to bring.

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Songs and Transcriptions, featuring Rachel Schutz, soprano, Jonathan Korth, piano• Tuesday, March 15, 2011, UH Manoa Music Dept., Orvis Auditorium, 7:30PM

Pianist Jonathan Korth and soprano Rachel Schutz join together to present a program of songs and transcriptions. Hear songs by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Copland, and Gershwin in tandem with solo piano transcriptions by Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Wild, and Hough. Add Busoni's transcription of Bach's D Minor violin Chaconne and you'll hear an unusual and diverse duo program.$12 general admission, $8 students, seniors, UH faculty/staff (ID required)

Schubertʼs 'TROUT' Quintet and other Favorites, featuring Helen Huang, pianist• Sunday, March 27, 2011, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre, 3PM

Ms. Huang's career as a soloist and chamber music artist started very early. She won the New York Philharmonic's Young People's Competition in 1994 which led to many engagements including an appearance with the Honolulu Symphony in 1999 at age 16. She has performed concertos with top orchestras around the world, loves chamber music and recently presented two benefit recitals at the Doris Duke in support of the Honolulu Symphony Musicians. In this concert, Ms. Huang joins forces with top resident musicians for Brahms' Clarinet Trio and three Schubert works - 'The Shepherd on the Rock,' the well-known song 'Die Forelle' (The Trout) and his popular quintet dubbed 'The Trout' after the song that inspired the theme and variations movement.Performers include: Kristin Stone, soprano; Iggy Jang, violin; Ethan Pernela, viola; Joanna Morrison-

Pernela, cello; Geoffrey Stone, bass; and Norman F. Foster, clarinet. Call the Honolulu Academy of Arts, 532-8700 or visit www.honoluluacademy.org for information on how to purchase tickets. Tickets: General $38, Honolulu Academy Members $32,  Seniors/Military $26, Students (with ID) FREE.

Thomas Yee, piano• Sunday, March 27, 2011, UH Manoa Music Dept., Orvis Auditorium, 4PM

Pianist Thomas Yee, in his 9th year at UHM, presents a solo recital with works by Beethoven, Schubert, Canadian composer Francois Morel, and Chopin. $12 general admission, $8 students, seniors, UH faculty/staff (ID required)

Honolulu Chamber Music Series presents Iggy Jang in a Tango Extravaganza!• Saturday, April 2, 2011, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris Duke Theatre, 7:30PMARE YOU READY TO TANGO? Tango Extravaganza! 2011 marks the 90th birthday of the late Astor Piazzolla, Argentina's premier composer of nuevo tango. To celebrate, violinist Iggy Jang is bringing to the islands award-winning and critically acclaimed performers of the genre as well as some of Hawaiʼiʼs very own.The spectacular shows will take audiences down the road to South America and offer spellbinding Milongas and many other classics. From the incomparable Carlos Gardel to Astor Piazzolla, be ready for an enchanted and enthralling evening. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (808) 226-1040, or email ignace@hawaii.eduFor instructions on how to purchase tickets go to: http://honoluluchambermusic.org/

I-Bei Lin, cello, Jonathan Korth, piano• Monday, April 18, 2011, UH Manoa Music Dept., Orvis Auditorium, 7:30PM $12 general admission, $8 students, seniors, UH faculty/staff (ID required)

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The HMTA 43rd Annual Convention was held last October and November 2010. It was two weeks filled to the brim with competitions and concerts.

It all began with the HMTA Junior Artist Competitions on October 30, 2010. Competition chairs Glenn Nagatoshi and Sheryl Shohet produced a well-oiled machine. Not only did they organize the student competitors, but they hired adjudicators, timers and helpers, and they re-arranged their own teaching schedules to be at UH all day.

Congratulations to all teachers who entered students! Here are the results: (Photos of each group are located below each levelʼs results. Thank you to Mr. Eddie Baladad for taking all of the photos at the HMTA Winnersʼ Recital.)

PIANO RESULTS:Pre-Level: 1st: Cedric Yeo (Bichuan

Li); 2nd: Ivy Li (Bichuan Li); 3rd: Tanya Lyn Tan (Joanna Fan); HM: Elena Tanaka (Alice Yeung); HM, Ashlyne Collado (Alice Yeung)

Level One: 1st: Josette Huang (Joanna Fan); 2nd: Cosette Wu (Joanna Fan); 3rd-TIE: Mariko Nogawa (Joanna Fan); 3rd-TIE, Colin Yeo (Bichuan Li); HM: Katherine Kan (Bichuan Li); HM: Sophie Nguyen (Joanna Fan)

Level Two: 1st: Lauren Nguyen (Joanna Fan); 2nd: Queenie Huang (Joanna Fan); 3rd: Maya Murata (Bichuan Li); HM: Huijin Kim (Christine Lee)

Level Three: 1st: Albert Jiang (Ernest Chang); 2nd: Susan Kong (Bichuan Li); 3rd: Jasmine Blust (Ann Tanabe); HM: Shandee Teruya (Tommy Yee)

Level Four: 1st: Noel Lee (Ernest Chang); 2nd-TIE: Lawrence Ong (Tommy Yee); 2nd-TIE: Kevin Kwock (Bichuan Li)

High School State: 1st-TIE: Christe Yeo (Bichuan Li); 1st-TIE: Janet Lin (Ann Tanabe); 2nd: Jake Uchihara (Tommy Yee); 3rd: Nicole Cheung (Lyuba McSwain)

STRING RESULTS:Pre-Level: 1st: Ylang Guo (Nicole

Routman); 2nd: Ashlyne Collado (Nicole Routman); 3rd: Cedric Yeo (Nicole Routman); HM: Lilian Lu (Elaine Lu)

Level I: 1st: Pablo Rubin-Jurado(Ignace Jang); 2nd-TIE: Colin Yeo (Nicole Routman); 2nd-TIE: Catie Kaneshiro (Lifen Anthony)  

 Level II: 1st: Chelsea Cline (Renie Wong Lindley); 2nd: Alex Kobayashi (Sheryl Shohet); HM: Susanna Niu (Lifen Anthony)

 Level III: 1st: Megan Uchida (Sheryl Shohet); 2nd: Anna Deryck (Daniel Padilla); 3rd-TIE: Zelda Ann Cole (Nicole Routman); 3rd-TIE: Joseph Fujinami (Nicole Routman)

Level IV: 1st: Brent Ramos (James Stanford)

Level V: 1st: Teresa Ou (Sheryl Shohet); 2nd: Taylor Yasui (Lifen Anthony); 3rd-TIE: Iris Kuo (Katharine Hafner); 3rd-TIE: Blaise Tesoro (Sheryl Shohet); HM: Adrian Cole (Nicole Routman); HM: Youngbim Kim (Lifen Anthony)

The first place winners performed at the HMTA Winnersʼ Recital which took place on November 7, 2010 at UH Manoa Music Department, Orvis Auditorium.

The MTNA Competitions took place on November 6, 2010. These competitions differ from the HMTA Competitions in that they are a three-tiered process. First-place winners from

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Hawaii go on to compete at the MTNA Southwest Division Competitions, and winners from that competition go on to compete at the MTNA National Competitions.

The winners of the MTNA local competitions were as follows:

MTNA PIANO RESULTS:Junior: 1st: Kai Wong (Joanna Fan);

Alternate: Kiana Miles (Tommy Yee)

Senior: 1st: Tyler Ramos (Tommy Yee); Alternate: Rachel Stanton (Tommy Yee)

Young Artist: 1st: Andrew Ramos (Tommy Yee); Alternate: Ryoko Fujie (Tommy Yee)

MTNA VOICE RESULTS:Young Artist Representative: Otis

Tufi Whitman, Baritone (Marilyn Liu Kim)

MTNA STRING RESULTS:Junior: 1st: Kisa Uradomo, violin

(Duane Padilla); Alternate: Haley Jernaill, violin (Duane Padilla)

Senior:1st:Riana Anthony, cello (Lifen Anthony); Alternate: Catherine Tarleton, cello (Nancy Masaki)

MTNA Chamber Music Results:     Representative: UH Manoa Piano Trio: Mai Kawahara, violin; James Gochenauer, cello; Ryoko Fujie, piano (I-Bei Lin, coach)

These students performed on the MTNA Winnerʼs Recital on January 2, 2011 at the Musicianʼs Union, Studio 909. A portion of the ticket sales was given to the winners. In addition, a travel grant was given to the winners to aid in their travel to the MTNA Southwest Division Competitions.

At the MTNA Southwest Division Competitions which took place on January 7-9, 2011 at the UC Santa Barbara, CA, our Hawaii students competed with students from California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.

Here are the results:Junior piano division: WINNER,

Kai Wong. He will go on to compete in the Nationals at the MTNA Conference in Milwaukee on March 26-30, 2011.

Senior Piano division: Alternate: Tyler Ramos.

Senior String division: Alternate: Riana Anthony, cello.

Chamber Music: Alternate: UH Manoa Piano Trio.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the students and teachers!

On Veteranʼs Day, November 11, 2010, the Teachersʼ Fundraising Concert took place at UH Manoa, Orvis Auditorium. Seven groups consisting of three or more HMTA members performed, and the finale of the show was Jake Shimabukuro on ukulele with Iggy Jang on violin. (photo below) They were incredible together!

The purpose of the concert was to raise money to benefit the University of Hawaii at

Manoaʼs Music Department Restoration Fund. Four thousand dollars was raised and donated! Thank you to all of the teachers who performed: Pauline Ping Bai, Steven Casano, Helen Chao-Casano, Louise Ching, Jeannette Chun, Barbara Dyer, Joanna Fan, Kay Goshi, Kathy Hafner, Bichuan Li, Elaine Ding Lu, Anne Craig Lum, Lyuba McSwain, Glenn Nagatoshi, Carol

Nakaganeku, Nikki Routman, Susan Rudosky, Elsa Serion, Laurie Shinsato, Sheryl Shohet, Christine Suehisa-Jang, Lin-yu Wang, Wendy Yamashita, Beryl Yanagi-Fujita and Eiko Yano.

The final event of the convention was PIANOMANIA, which took place on November 14, 2010 at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall. Over 300 students participated in this event which took months to put together. Imagine 10 pianos on-stage, two kids per piano, led by a conductor. It was an event that left everyone exhausted, albeit inspired! The students who participated were provided

with an opportunity to be accountable to one another and to have fun playing together. Great life lessons.

Twenty-eight teachers prepared students for Pianomania. Some of them also served as conductors and nineteen of them performed in the teachers group. The teachers were: Joyce Anglemyer, Diane Canada, Jeannette Chun, Barbara Dyer, Joanna Fan, Kay Goshi, Shirley Iwase, Ethel Iwasaki, Stella Kam, Lynn Kimura, Kim Kiyabu, Janice Kuniyuki, Christine Lee, Anne Craig Lum, Pavlina Lutfey, Satoko Matsu, Soo Yeun Myung, Glenn Nagatoshi, Carol Nakaganeku, Lois Ricciardi, Elsa Serion, Virginia Shepherd, Laurie Shinsato, Christine Suehisa-Jang, Gail Taira, Rosy Wang, Yumiko Demiz Yagi and Alice Yeung.

A huge mahalo to Kay Goshi who served as the convention chairperson and who organized Pianomania. It was a tremendous success!

Elaine Lu, violin; Pauline Bai, cello and Lin-yu Wang, piano, performing at the Teachersʼ Fundraising Concert.

Student performers at the MTNA Winnersʼ Recital: Front Row: Kai Wong, Tyler Ramos, Andrew Ramos, Mai Kawahara, Ryoko Fujie. Back row: Otis Whitman, James Gochenouer

Keoki Kerr, emcee for Pianomania sitting backstage with student performers.

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c/o Christine Suehisa-Jang

1758 Ala Aolani St.

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MTNA CERTIFICATION As we contemplate where we are and how we might improve ourselves, why not make a commitment to yourself to start (and complete!) the process of becoming a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music through MTNA? When you look back at the journey, here are some of the things you might see:· You know yourself better as a teacher and musician because you have taken the time to hone your teaching philosophy. · You have refreshed or polished your knowledge of music theory, history, and form and analysis. · You have a clearer vision of your strengths and weaknesses in guiding a student through the process of mastering a piece of music. · In making the teaching videos, you have explored new ways of using technology in your studio and have modeled excellently the process of self-evaluation. · You have successfully expanded your own performance repertoire. · You have objectively looked at your studio and considered carefully the professionalism and relevance promoted therein. · You notice improved awareness of your skill in communicating with your students, their families and your professional colleagues.

· Your students and families are pleased to have been part of the process and very proud that they study with a nationally recognized professional educator.Any one of these is good and worthwhile, and going through the whole process is a truly rewarding experience.  Information on the certification process is found on the MTNA Certification website at http://www.mtnacertification.org/If you need help getting started, contact Steven Casano, casanosteven@hotmail.com, Ph: 941-8315.

MTNA CONFERENCE 2011

Mark your calendars for the upcoming MTNA

Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this coming March 26-30, 2011. For

details, go to www.mtna.org