Membership Handbook Music Teachers Association of California

Irvine Branch Revised August 2007

Welcome to the MTAC Irvine Branch For teachers of Voice, Orchestral Instruments,

and Keyboard Instruments: Piano, Organ and Harpsichord www.mtacirvine.org

Contents Page Membership 2 Performance Standards 2 Registration 2 Summary of Events 2 For More Information 4 Venues 5 Registration Forms

CM Path B 6 Festivals 8 Awards and Honors Recitals 13 Monster Concert 17 Concerto Competition 18 MSSL 21 All other forms are available from event chairs.

E_Scrip 23 Privacy Policies 24 ASCAP 26

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Membership The Irvine branch serves Irvine and surrounding areas. Membership is capped at 130 members. Annual dues are payable to the State MTAC office by August 1. The total amount is $112, which is $72 for state dues plus $40 for branch dues. Student members receive a discount on the state dues. MTAC is for all music teachers including voice and orchestral instruments as well as keyboard instruments: piano, organ and harpsichord. Events accommodate all categories and Master class instruments will be published in the newsletter the month previous to the event.

Performance Standards Performers are requested to dress appropriately to convey respect for the occasion; no casual clothing, jeans, or tennis shoes. Performers will bow before and after the performance. Audiences are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the program begins and remain for the entire program. Turn off cell phones and beepers. Support the performers by applauding before and after each performance. No cheering or whistling, please.

Registration Registration is required for all student events. Performance dates, registration deadlines, registration fees, and forms are posted on our website and will also be published in the newsletter. In addition, the list of program chairs is included in the current membership directory, along with contact information. Most registration is done online. Please contact the program chair with questions/concerns.

Summary of Events

Membership Meetings Monthly membership meetings are a fun way to hone teaching skills, stay current on the latest teaching resources, refresh your enthusiasm and socialize with other teachers in our area. A vote by the general membership is required in order to change the By Laws of this branch organization. Members must attend 2 branch meetings during the year to qualify for event participation. Sign the attendance record!

Certificate of Merit, Path A The Certificate of Merit program (CM) is a graded student evaluation covering performance, technique, ear training, sight reading, and written theory. Students receive the evaluator’s comments and a certificate. There are awards and other performance opportunities for students who excel. More information and registration forms are available online or from the program chair.

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Certificate of Merit, Path B Path B is a workshop intended for beginners, or for students who prefer less formal testing conditions. It consists of the same material in Path A, but the evaluation is administered in a casual setting. It may be administered by the teacher, or in another studio. Administrators may help students complete the test.

Festivals Each year, our branch presents a Romantic Festival, a Baroque Festival, a Classic Festival, and a Contemporary Festival. Student performers are assigned to a certain recital time according to their age and CM level. Performances are judged and awards are given.

Bach Festival The Bach Festival is sponsored by the Southern California Junior Bach Festival, Inc. and is open to students of active, provisional or student members of MTAC. A student may not enter both the Bach Festival and the Baroque Festival. More information and registration forms are available online or from the program chair.

Concerto Competition Students audition for the opportunity to perform a concerto with one of the Irvine Youth Symphony Orchestras. Winners will be chosen from each of 3 age divisions; Elementary (up to age 11), Junior (ages 12-14), and Senior (ages 15-18).

Music Students’ Service League Recitals MSSL presents student recitals in retirement homes. This is done as a service. Students arrive early to socialize with the residents. Afterwards, there is a reception. Community Service Credit is awarded to performers, ushers, and assistants.

Composers Today This is a state-wide program to encourage composition and improvisation. Students submit their own compositions to professional evaluators and receive constructive comments and ratings. Additional performance opportunities are awarded to outstanding student composers.

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VOCE For vocalists and orchestral instrumentalists, this is an opportunity to perform in solo and chamber ensembles.

Fundraising “Monster” Concert This is a fun, non-competitive recital with no requirements. It usually attracts the younger students, who are invited to come in costume. Participants receive a treat bag. Registration fees contribute to the purchase of a branch piano.

Senior Recital and Scholarship This is a formal recital with a dessert buffet afterwards to honor graduating high school seniors who have passed CM for at least 3 out of the 4 high school years, and completed CM level 7 or higher. All participants receive a certificate. Additionally, those who have completed and passed level 10 will receive a medallion and $50. Medallion winners who plan to major or minor in music when they attend college may apply for a $100 scholarship.

Showcase Recital A performance opportunity for students of all levels . Teachers may enter 4 students. Semi-formal dress code. This event is not judged.

Teacher Choice Honor Recital A performance opportunity for gifted and competitive students. Teachers may enter 2 students. Formal dress. This event is not judged.

Adult Workshop Performance opportunities for adult students.

For More Information A current membership directory and calendar of events is published yearly. A list of branch officers and committees is included, along with contact information. The branch website is:

www.mtacirvine.org The website contains branch newsletters, student event applications and information, the calendar of events, the membership directory, and a list of branch officers with their contact information. Branch By-Laws and Standing Rules are also available online. Concerns may be addressed to admin@mtacirvine.org .

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Venues

First United Methodist Church, Costa Mesa 420 W. 19th, Costa Mesa From the 55 freeway, exit E. on Newport Blvd. Turn right on 19th and go 1/4 block. The church is on your right. Park next door at the office buildings if the church lot is full. OrchePia 4482 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine Between Culver and Jeffrey on the corner of Barranca and Lake. Upstairs above the California Bank. UCI The University is North of the 73 tollroad, between Culver and University. The music buildings are on the East side. From Jeffrey/University Dr., turn left on Mesa and right into the parking lot. Music buildings are across the street from the parking lot entrance. Yamaha School 4620 Barranca Parkway, Irvine In the shopping center between Jeffrey and Yale. This is across the street from OrchePia. Opus119 2860 Michelle Dr. Suite 110 Irvine 92780 From Walnut, turn North on Myford, then East on Michelle. Directions found on Mapquest are wrong, do not use them! 355 Goddard Irvine 92618 Cross streets are Irvine Center and Tesla. Tesla is between Bake and Alicia. From Irvine Center, turn South on Tesla, then Right on Goddard. This location is in a business building with no name on it. Pianoforte Music Studio 14200 Culver Dr. #T Irvine 92604 949-552-8100 in Heritage Plaza by Ace Hardware, upstairs

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IRVINE BRANCH Application For CM Path B Workshop

• No student limit • Registration, including fees and completed evaluator sheets for each student, is

due in November. • Fee $14. Only teacher checks are accepted; one for the total amount. • Indicate reason for time restraints and include "ride-with" information. Date __________ Teacher name & branch # _________________________________

Student name _________________________________ Age _____ School grade _____ CM Level _____ Time: Sat. Sun. a.m. p.m. Time request reason:

Student name ______________________________ Age _____ School grade _____ CM Level _____ Time: Sat. Sun. a.m. p.m. Time request reason:

Student name ______________________________ Age _____ School grade _____ CM Level _____ Time: Sat. Sun. a.m. p.m. Time request reason:

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IRVINE BRANCH Certificate of Merit Path B Workshop Evaluation Sheet

Student name _________________________ CM Level ______ Teacher # ______ Solo#1 ______________________________ Solo #2 _______________________

Evaluator circles a rating; optional comments.

Notes Accuracy: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work Articulation: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work

Rhythm Accuracy: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work Fluency: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work

Musicality Dynamics: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work Phrasing: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work Tempo: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work Tone: excellent good needs more work excellent good needs more work

General Technique: excellent good needs more work Sight reading: excellent good needs more work Evaluator signature____________________________________

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FESTIVAL GUIDELINES BAROQUE: Music must be by baroque composers; J. S. Bach may be included. Students may enter either Bach or Baroque Festival but not both. CLASSIC: Music must represent the period (e.g. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven). ROMANTIC: Music must represent the period (e.g. Burgmuller, Grieg, Chopin) . Impressionists may be used as long as the piece was not written after 1899. CONTEMPORARY: 1900-Today. Impressionists may be used if the piece was written after 1899. PERFORMANCE LEVEL FOR ALL FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION Previous performing experience is required for performers and each should have completed the first year or primer level of study. Repertoire should be at least 16 measures in length and must be memorized with the exception of extremely unorthodox contemporary works and ensemble literature. Repertoire must be polished and performance ready. DRESS AND STAGE DEMEANOR CODE Performers are requested to dress appropriately to convey respect for the occasion. No jeans or tennis shoes. Girls will wear a dress, or blouse and skirt, or a dress pants suit. Boys will wear a dress shirt and dress pants. Performers should be comfortable and experienced with bowing before and after the performance. AUDIENCE MANNERS Please arrive 15 minutes before the program begins and plan to remain for the whole program. Before the program begins, turn off cell phones and beepers and remain attentive during each performance. Support the performers by applauding before and after each performance. No cheering or whistling, please. REGISTRATION Teachers may enter a maximum of 10 students in each festival. Online registration is highly recommended and appreciated. If a computer is unavailable, send the following to the Festival Chairperson in a 9 x 12 clasp envelope:

1. The completed application, typed or printed neatly. 2. 2 copies of the Evaluation Sheet for each student, filled out except for "Student

Number". 3. One self –addressed, stamped business size envelope. 4. A check for the total registration fees made out to MTAC , Irvine. The fee is $25

per student. For duets, duos, and ensembles, the first student is $25.00 and additional students are $10.00. Registration fees are non-refundable.

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5. Teachers may indicate a preference for the performance day. 6. The application deadline is 4 weeks before the Festival. Dates are published on-

line, in the branch directory and the branch newsletter. 7. No requests for scheduling will be accepted after the deadline. 8. Teachers are expected to help at the recitals. They may usher, announce the

program, or work at the check-in table. 4 students = 1 recital 5-7 students = 2 recitals 8-10 students= 3 recitals

RECITAL PERFORMANCE There will be a combination of all levels and ages in each recital. Our goals are to make every recital more interesting and fair. This will also allow more scheduling flexibility. AWARDS Each student receives a participation certificate and judges comments. 20% from each age group will receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place medal. Age groups are 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. In addition, Honorable Mention rosette ribbons will be given at the judges’ discretion. The time limit for each student is five minutes. This limit will be reinforced. It is courteous to time the performance appropriately, however, if a student goes over the limit and is asked to stop, there is no penalty and it will not affect the outcome of the competition. MUSIC Each student must bring one published copy of their performance piece. No Xeroxed copies are allowed. Number the measures in the left margin of each line. All music must be memorized, except for ensembles and accompaniments. Compositions must be in their original form. No simplified, transcribed and addition versions will be accepted. We can not accommodate two piano duos. Our venues only have one piano. Each student performs one piece, or short selections by the same composer with the same opus number. Teachers will be notified by phone or email during the week following the event. All medals, ribbons and judging sheets may be picked up at a central location or at the next meeting.

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MUSIC TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE BRANCH

Festival Evaluator Sheet

Circle event: Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Contemporary Festival Date __________________Teacher number ___________________ Student number __________ (this will be filled in by the chairperson) Student name ___________________________ Age __________________ Title/movement ____________________________________________________ Composer _____________________________________________________ Evaluator's comments: Evaluator Signature ________________________

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FESTIVAL APPLICATION FORM

Circle one: BAROQUE, CLASSIC, ROMANTIC , CONTEMPORARY Festival Date _________________ Limit of 10 students per teacher. Application deadline is 4 weeks before the Festival Teacher name______________________________________ Teacher #___________ Phone______________________ Email_______________________ Instrument___________________ Number of solo entries__________ @$25 each

Total$__________________ Number of duet/ensembles_______ @$25 1st student

Total$__________________ Additional students______________ @$10 each

Total$___________________

Total entries____________________

Check Total $______________ How can you help?

Check-in desk Announce program Returning music to students Passing out programs

What time are you available to help?

Saturday morning Saturday afternoon Sunday afternoon

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Student Name ___________________________________ Age ______ Teacher # ____________ Full title _____________________________________ Composer _____________________________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece ____________ Request Performance Time: Sat. AM Sat. PM Sun. PM

Student Name ___________________________________ Age ______ Teacher # _____________ Full title _____________________________________ Composer _____________________________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece ____________ Request Performance Time: Sat. AM Sat. PM Sun. PM

Student Name ___________________________________ Age ______ Teacher # _____________ Full title _____________________________________ Composer _____________________________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece ____________ Request Performance Time: Sat. AM Sat. PM Sun. PM

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SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

CM ADVANCED LEVEL MEDALLION A special award given for superior accomplishment at CM Advanced Level Path A. The award is given to encourage students to strive for quality at the top level and to recognize accelerated students. Requirements and conditions:

1. The Advanced Medallion is for students of any age completing level 10. 2. All music must be memorized, including the four repertoire pieces plus the etude.

Student must receive a CM 5+, 5 or 5- rating on the repertoire and etude, 80% or better on the theory test and be recommended for the award by the evaluator.

3. If not recommended, student may enter again at a later time. 4. Application deadline: four weeks prior to CM evaluations . 5. Medallion is awarded by the branch. 6. No entrance fee is required.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP $100 given to a selected high school senior afte r enrolling in college. Qualifications and conditions:

1. The student must plan to major or minor in music in college. 2. The student's music teacher must apply for the scholarship. 3. The application must include a letter of recommendation from both the music

teacher and a high school teacher. 4. The student must write an essay with musical and scholastic achievements and

tell how music will play a primary role in his/her future life. 5. To receive the money, the student must show documentation of having enrolled

in a college or university with requisite music courses. A copy of the documentation should be sent to the branch treasurer with the student's current address.

6. The application deadline is six weeks prior to the Senior Recital. 7. There is no fee required.

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BRANCH AWARD APPLICATION • No Fee • No Student Limit • Application deadline is 4 weeks prior to the Senior Recital • Send to Scholarship & Awards Chair with SASE Student name_________________________________________________ Address___________________________________Phone_____________ Teacher name/branch #_________________________________________ Teacher sign below: "My student has qualified for the CM or CT Senior Medallion, qualified for Branch Honors in the Senior year, and has studied music throughout high school." Teacher's signature_____________________________________________

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

• No Fee • No student limit • Application deadline is 6 weeks prior to the Senior Recital • Include letters of recommendation from music teacher and school teacher • Include student's essay. • Send to Scholarship & Awards Chair with SASE

Student name____________________________________________________

Teacher name/branch #____________________________________________

Teacher sign below: "My student qualifies for the Scholarship Award. Included with this application are two letters of recommendation (one from me and one from a high school teacher) plus a student essay telling student's music & scholastic awards plus how music will play a primary role in his/her future life are . My student understands that proof of enrollment as a music major or minor must be sent to the branch treasurer in order to receive the scholarship check.

Teacher___________________________________________________________

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APPLICATION FOR SHOWCASE OR TEACHER’S CHOICE RECITALS • For Showcase Recital: 4 student limit, $8 fee or $15 for ensembles • For Teacher’s Choice Recital: 2 student limit, $12 fee • Only teacher checks are accepted, one for the entire amount. • Application deadline is published in the current Calendar of Events. • Send to Showcase/TCHR Recital Chair with SASE. • Students must remain for the entire program in o rder to receive the certificate or

award. • It is not necessary for students to bring their music. Teacher name ______________________Membership #______ Phone____________

Student name___________________________________________Age______ Composition______________________________________________________ Composer ____________________________________________Time_______

Student name____________________________________________Age______ Composition_______________________________________________________ Composer _____________________________________________Time_______

Student name____________________________________________Age______ Composition_______________________________________________________ Composer _____________________________________________Time_______

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APPLICATION FOR CM LEVEL MASTER CLASS • Limit 1 student • Fee $25 • Only teacher checks are accepted, one for the entire amount. • Application deadline is 6 weeks before the recital. • If student is not accepted, fee will be refunded. • Send application to First Vice President with SASE. Teacher name & branch #_________________________________________

Student name___________________________________________________ Age____________ School grade_____________ CM Level______________ Composer and composition________________________________________ Name events in which student has participated (can include studio recital, Showcase Recital or other branch events) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Student name___________________________________________________ Age____________ School grade_____________ CM Level______________ Composer and composition________________________________________ Name events in which student has participated (can include studio recital, Showcase Recital or other branch events) _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

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FUND RAISING CONCERT APPLICATION

• Fee $20 per student. Teacher writes one check to cover the entire amount. • No student limit • Application deadline is published in the current Calendar of Events • Send the application, fees, and a self-addressed stamped business size envelope

to the event chair. • Indicate students to be grouped together at the same recital time. Teacher name __________________ Membership #_____Phone #_________

Student Name ___________________________________ Age __________ Title ______________________________Composer___________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece _______________ Group with:______________________________________________________

Student Name ___________________________________ Age __________ Title ______________________________Composer___________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece _______________ Group with:______________________________________________________

Student Name ___________________________________ Age __________ Title ______________________________Composer___________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece _______________ Group with:______________________________________________________

Student Name ___________________________________ Age __________ Title ______________________________Composer___________________ Exact Time of piece ____________ CM level of piece _______________ Group with:______________________________________________________

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CONCERTO COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Teacher of applicant must be a MTAC - IRVINE branch member. 2. Applicant must have been enrolled in private instruction with the same MTAC

member(s) for at least 6 months prior to the auditions. Applicant will be disqualified if he or she changes teachers between the time of application and the time of the auditions or orchestral performance.

3. Repertoire cannot be changed once the application is submitted. 4. Age division is determined by the contestant’s age as of the audition date . Proof of

age is required and must be submitted with the application.

AGE DIVISIONS Elementary up to age 11 Junior ages 12 – 14 Senior ages 15 – 18

AUDITION AND REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS 1. Audition time is limited to 10 minutes for Elementary and 15 minutes for Junior and

Senior age divisions . 2. One movement is required for all age divisions. If more than one movement of a

concerto is performed, or if a one-movement concerto is performed, the performance must be within the time limit. Students may be stopped before completion, or asked to jump to an obvious starting place at the judges’ discretion, without penalty to the student.

3. There are no repertoire restrictions. However, winning students who choose to play a 20th-century concerto may be asked to pay part of the expenses for part rental.

4. Applicant’s selection must be memorized. 5. It is the performer’s responsibility to provide his or her own accompanist. Teachers

may accompany their own students. 6. One winner from each age division will be chosen. An additional performer may be

chosen at the conductor’s discretion. A first and second alternate may be designated. No ties will be allowed.

7. Each contestant will be evaluated by three adjudicators, one of whom will be the orchestra conductor. The judges will make written comments.

8. Contestants must provide one copy of the work to be performed with the measures numbered. No photocopies are allowed.

9. The application deadline, audition and performance dates will be announced after the details are worked out. See the monthly newsletter.

APPLICATION FEES, EXPENSES AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

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1. The application fee is $50 per student and is non-refundable. Make the check payable to MTAC - IRVINE.

2. Students selected to perform with the orchestra will be asked to pay an additional $300 to cover costs of the performance. Each winning student will receive 15 free tickets to the Winners Concert.

3. The contestant pays for his or her own expenses and accompanist fees. 4. By signing the application form, the student agrees to allow his or her possible

performance to be recorded on videotape.

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APPLICATION FOR CONCERTO COMPETITION

MTAC IRVINE • $50 application fee, non-refundable • Winning students are responsible for further expense Date_________________ Student’s name ___________________________________________________ Telephone __________________Address_______________________________ City ___________________ Zip____________ Email______________________ Age as of audition date________ Birthdate _____/_____/_____ Division_______ Include proof of birth date

Elementary up to age 11 Junior ages 12-14 Senior ages 15-18

Instrument______________Length of study with current teacher:_____________ Composer______________________Work______________________________ Key_______ Opus or catalogue no. __________Section or mvt._____________ Time of selection (please be exact):________Accompanist__________________ Teacher’s name ___________________________________Teacher #________ Telephone __________________Address_______________________________ City: ___________________ Zip:____________ Email_____________________ “I agree to the terms of the competition.” Signed ______________________________ Parent Signed ______________________________ Teacher

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MUSIC STUDENTS’ SERVICE LEAGUE RECITALS’ POLICIES IRVINE BRANCH

Carefully read this document and copy both sides of it for all of your students and their parents. Send a COMPLETED copy of the backside of this APPLICATION with one check for $8.00 per student made out to MTAC/MSSL and mail to: Kristina Mooradian, 1950 Port Edward Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660, on or before the postmark deadline as specified for each recital on the following page. Timely receipt of the completed application and check will secure your student’s placement on the program. There will be no “courtesy call” to confirm your student’s performance; an email confirmation of performance will go out to the teachers only. You are automatically confirmed if application meets the postmark deadline. Late postmarked applications will NOT be honored AND all late checks will NOT be returned, or credited to future performances, but deposited and deemed as donations to the Music Students’ Service League Scholarship Fund. Get your application in early due to limited space on the program. Thank you. Students are to perform only one piece or movement with a maximum time of 5 minutes per piece. Pieces must be MEMORIZED, POLISHED, and MASTERFULLY PERFORMED. Ensemble’s performances may use copied music. PHOTOCOPIED MUSIC IS NEVER ALLOWED FOR SOLO PERFORMANCES. Teachers and parents are invited to attend these recitals and are encouraged to chat and have fellowship with the senior residents prior to and after the concert. Please do not park your cars in the facility’s parking lot. Park cars on side streets. Students are to arrive 30 minutes prior to their performance. Students are expected to stay afterwards for the reception. This is the time to GIVE not just of your music but of YOURSELF as well. Rushing in to perform and then rushing out to get to your next activity will not be acknowledged as giving service. Students must dress in concert attire. Inappropriate dress may result in not being allowed to perform. The MSSL Dress Code can be reviewed at www.mtac.org. Five hours of Community Service Credit will be awarded to each performer. Driving directions- Use www.mapquest.com INN AT THE PARK 10 Marquette -- Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 854-3766 BelMONT VILLAGE CROWN COVE 3901 E. Coast Hwy. -- Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 760-2800

Music Students’ Service League Recital Application Form 2006-2007 MTAC Irvine Branch

Recital Date / Time / Location / Postmark DEADLINE § Sunday, October 21, 2007 / 1:30 pm / Inn at the Park / Saturday, October 6, 2007 § Sunday, December 2, 2007 / 1:30 pm / Inn at the Park / Saturday, November 17, 2007 § Sunday, January 13, 2008 / 1:30 pm / Inn at the Park / Saturday December 29, 2007 § Sunday, February 24, 2008 / 2:00 pm / Belmont Village Crown Cove / Saturday February 9, 2008 § Sunday, March 16, 2008 / 2:00 pm / Belmont Village Crown Cove / Saturday, March 1, 2007 § Sunday, April 20, 2008 / 2:00 pm / Belmont Village Crown Cove / April 5, 2008 § Sunday, May 18, 2008 / 2:00 pm / Belmont Village Crown Cove / Saturday, May 3, 2008

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Music Students’ Service League Recital Application Form 2007-2008 MTAC Irvine Branch

Teacher’s Name: ______________________ Chosen Recital Date: ____________________ Teacher’s Email Address: _______________________________________________________ Teacher’s Phone #: ____________________ Chosen Recital Location: _________________ Teacher’s Home Address: _______________________________________________________ Students’ Names: #1 __________________________________ Age _____ Level ________ Fee ________ Title: ________________________________ Composer:_____________________________ Exact performance time: _________________ Tempo:_______________________________ #2 __________________________________ Age _____ Level ________ Fee ________ Title: ________________________________ Composer:_____________________________ Exact performance time: _________________ Tempo:_______________________________ #3 __________________________________ Age _____ Level ________ Fee ________ Title: ________________________________ Composer:_____________________________ Exact performance time: _________________ Tempo:_______________________________ #4 __________________________________ Age _____ Level ________ Fee ________ Title: ________________________________ Composer:_____________________________ Exact performance time: _________________ Tempo:_______________________________ Application Instructions: 1. FULLY complete the application below. 2. ALL checks are made payable to: MTAC-MSSL 3. Fee is $8.00 per student. Please write the recital date on the memo line in the lower left corner on the face of the check. 4. Write on this application the RECITAL DATE AND LOCATION. 5. Double check the POSTMARK DATE! There will be NO exceptions on late applications! Any applications received late will not be honored and the money will be deemed a donation to the MSSL Scholarship Fund. You will receive a call if your application is received past the postmark deadline and cannot be honored. 6. MAIL check to: Kristina Mooradian, 1950 Port Edward Pl., Newport Beach, CA 92660 FAX-ed applications will be accepted at: (949) 720 - 1459 Email application information will be accepted at: kmooradian@smes.org

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How your branch can donate to MTAC by registering with eScrip

Electronic Scrip Incorporated is a California based corporation dedicated to establishing a relationship between commerce and community by providing resources to organizations and projects that support children. ESI introduced the eScrip program in 1999 and has distributed over $120 million dollars to schools and youth organizations across the country.

By registering one or all of your store loyalty, credit and debit cards with www.escrip.com you can

contribute to MTAC whenever you use your card at participating stores. Participating merchants will make contributions to MTAC based on purchases you make when using the cards you have registered. Stores include Macy’s, Eddie Bauer, Office Max, Linens and Things, Big 5 Sporting Goods and many more. Check the website for an updated list of stores and restaurants in your community. You can also shop at eScrip’s Online Mall which includes over 700 merchants.

Your purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how much you

are earning for MTAC. To get started you need only to go to www.escrip.com, enter our Group ID #500001198 and then

follow the instructions. If you have already registered your card with another organization you can still add MTAC. Three designated organizations are allowed. If every teacher signs up think of the dollars rolling in to Certificate of Merit, Young Artists and Composers Guilds, Concerto/Solo Competition, etc.!

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MTAC Privacy Policy and Children

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which is directed towards websites that

interact directly with children under the age of 13, reminds us to be careful of the information that we may have or store online in our website, relating to children. Although it is not entirely clear whether we fall under the provisions of COPPA, we feel the necessity to be protective of children and MTAC through the following measures:

1. We will post a privacy notice on our website which describes the website and refers parents to the student’s teacher or Branch Chair for further information. It will tell them that they can have this information removed by contacting their teacher and disengaging from Certificate of Merit.

2. We will provide a descriptive paragraph in the CM Information letter that goes to parents, informing them of the fact, that in the process of Certificate of Merit registration, some personal information about children is collected in a database. This letter will refer them to the privacy notice on the website for further information.

3. We are adding a layer of security to our website to further protect the information that is there. 4. We will be removing the options in the CM database for student’s address, email and phone

which are not needed. This provides another level of security in the protection of children.

Branches and Other Websites

Branches should be aware of the legal requirements of COPPA and maintain a level of awareness and concern about privacy issues and the gathering of information of children under the age of 13. Branches need to be aware that they may fall under the requirements of COPPA if their websites interact with children or if they collect personal information of children on their website. Branches that have online registration programs, or other features that relate to young students, should not collect any information about children under the age of 13, which is not absolutely necessary for the administration of their programs. See the State MTAC Online Privacy Policy (enclosed herein) for a suggested online policy to post if your website does such things. Our Attorney has suggested that a permission form, signed by the parent, may be a good idea to be completely compliant and a sample of this can be provided to those branches which are interested. For further information, contact Lee Galloway at Lee@LeeGalloway.com.

(June 2007)

MTAC Online Privacy Policy 1. Our Commitment to Privacy. This notice describes our Privacy Policy. Our privacy policy is designed to advise you about how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide. By visiting this site, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. 2. What Information is collected and How It is used. The MTAC website is divided into two areas: public and private. We may collect your IP address, URLs you visit on our site, browser type and language, and the time of your visit. This site, like many other sites, records this basic information about visits to our site. We use this information to improve the effectiveness of our information dissemination programs and to comply with licensing requirements. We do not collect financial information anywhere on the web site. On the private portion of the MTAC website, where a password is required for access, MTAC teacher members may use the site to register their students for the Certificate of Merit (CM) program or other

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programs. The password protected site requests personally identifiable information about the teacher, such as name, address, e-mail, phone number and fax number. When teacher members register their students for the CM program, the website collects student information consisting of name, school grade and CM level. Age is requested only for the panel program and most students are in high school when they apply for this program. The information about students is used for the administration of the programs. The information is not sold or rented. Cookies may be used on the public portion to analyze website usage. A session cookie is used for the private portion. The session cookie expires when the user logs out or closes the browser. The public portion of our website includes photos of students. Students’ names are not listed with the photos. Student names may appear in listings for various programs (Convention, Piano Solo/Concerto competitions and so on). 3. How We Protect Your Information. The privacy and protection of your information is important to us. The private portion of the website is password protected. Teachers only have access to the students they register. Our business practices limit employee access to confidential information, and limit the use and disclosure of such information to authorized persons, such as IT administrators, and the branch chairs in charge of administering the program. In general, teachers do not have access to the personal information of students who they do not teach. Teachers only have access to the personal information of students they do teach. Only branch chairs, state chairs, members of the CM Council, and an IT administrator have access to the entire database. 4. Who Has Access to the Information. Information about our users is important to us. We restrict access to the password protected site. Outside consultants may assist us with the administration of the web site, and they are required to sign a confidentiality agreement. The teacher information regarding a teacher can be accessed and changed by the teacher at any time. Only the teacher who entered the student’s information has access to the student’s information, and a limited number of administrators. Note: Branch Chairs only have access to the personal information for students residing within that branch. 5. How You Can Access Your Information. Parents who are concerned about information collected about their children may review their child’s information we have collected by contacting their child’s teacher Parents also can refuse to permit the further use or maintenance of their child’s information. We will honor a parent’s request to have this information removed from our database. To have your child’s information removed from our web database, please contact your child’s teacher. 6. Consent. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. 7. Changes to Privacy Policy. If our Privacy Policy or procedures change, we will immediately post those changes to our website. Any such changes will be effective immediately upon being posted, unless otherwise stated in the change. 8. Legal Disclaimer. MTAC may need to disclose personal information when required by law or to comply with a legal process. 9. Effective Date. This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 1, 2007.

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ASCAP

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

Do you agree that music composers should receive royalties from the performances of their music? Yes, of course! Not only should they receive royalties, the Copyright Law states that they must receive a royalty when their work is performed. ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the performances of copyrighted works. ASCAP members are individuals who make their living writing music. Many of our MTAC members are members of ASCAP. We know that many months, even years, can pass between the creation of a piece, its publishing, its recording, its release, its performance, and the day when the revenues due to the composer actually arrive. ASCAP exists to ensure that music creators are paid when their works are performed publicly. Rental or purchase of music does not authorize its public performance. A public performance is one that occurs either in a public place or any place where people gather. This includes all MTAC recitals, master classes, concerts, workshops, etc. With one license fee, ASCAP saves us the time, expense, and burden of contacting thousands of copyright owners, and gives us the right to perform any or all of the millions of musical works in the copyrighted repertory. Works created after January 1, 1978, are protected for the life of the composer plus 70 years. Copyrights in effect on that date, if renewed, will continue for 95 years from the date copyright was originally secured. MTAC has an ASCAP Copyright License. Our License Number is 500605062. This license is at no charge to individual members, as it is paid for by a portion of our dues. It covers each and every MTAC member for all branch public performance, plus individual recitals and concerts by MTAC members. However — for ASCAP members to be sent royalties from the performances of their works, we must turn in programs of all performances to ASCAP. This is where we need your help. Please have someone in your branch in charge of mailing all programs to State Board Member Susan Clark, 107 East Lake Drive, Antioch, CA 94509. You may mail programs in bunches, and any time during the year. Susan, then, will send them all to ASCAP. MTAC also has an ASCAP Media License. This allows us to post recordings on our www.mtac.org website. This does not allow individual branches to post music on their branch websites, however. You may check on what pieces are in the ASCAP repertory, and also who is an ASCAP member, by accessing the ACE part of the website www.ascap.com. Any questions - please contact Susan Clark at tubaflute@comcast.net or 925-754-2992.