CAPMT District 1 Newsletter California Association of Professional Music - District 1 November 2015 [Edition 1, Volume 1] Affiliated with the Music Teacher s National Association Letter from the President Young Robbins Hello Colleagues in San Diego In order to better serve the Chapter of CAPMT, membership, it is encouraged that chapters be formed to serve different geographical NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! locations within a district so Hello District 1 colleagues, I hope that members and students you re enjoying the cooler drier don t always have to travel fall weather that is finally starting long distances in order to to settle in, I know I am! participate in events. This will begin in early 2016. This past weekend I attended the annual CAPMT State Conference The State Board also clearly in Berkeley. The major topic of articulated that there is no the meeting was converting intent to form chapters that California from a District-based compete for existing to a Chapter-based organization members in a given area. in order to be more consistent Rather, the intent is to grow with the MTNA national model of our membership and better local organizations. serve those members. To implement this new The CAPMT State Board of organization by year-end, the Directors has amended the State District 1 Board will form a Bylaws to require that those single chapter to ultimately districts currently without serve North San Diego City chapters to initially form a single and County but all District 1 chapter, and then going forward members will initially be do additional chapter formation rolled into this chapter. as appropriate and viable. Then into 2016, there will be Contrary to what some of you the formation of 1 or 2 may have heard, District 1 is one additional collaborative of those with no chapters chapters to serve other currently in existence. Going geographic areas within forward, all chapters will belong District such as Imperial to a district and all members will County Chapter or South belong to a chapter. Upcoming Events Monthly Meeting: November 3 10 am at Bertrand s Music Store: 13179 Black Mountain Rd., SD, 92129 Musical Development Program: December 2015 (winter session) Registration deadline: Oct 14, 2015 (11:59pm PT) Theory Assessment: Dec 11 & 12, 2015 Location: TBA Contact: Dilys Tik Shan Yung (626) 353-9128 Baroque/Classical/Sonatina/ Sonata Festival Event Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016, 9:00 am-5:00 pm App. Deadline: January 23, 2016 Location: Museum of Making Music 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, CA Contact: Dilys Yung (626) 353-9128 Tavner Delcamp (858) 486-2698 tavnerdelcamp@att.net -Honors & Contemporary Festival- Piano Auditions November 7, 2015 Event Date: November 7, 2015 Time: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Application Deadline: October 20, 2015 (Postmark) Location: SoCal Pianos, 307 E. Carmel St, San Marcos Contact: Young Robbins (760) 721-0575 Ensemble Auditions November 7, 2015 Event Date: November 7, 2015 Time: 9:00 am 5:00 pm Application Deadline: October 20, 2015 (Postmark) Location: SoCal Pianos, 307 E. Carmel St. San Marcos Contact: Young Robbins (760) 721-0575
Bay and East County Chapter. Also there is a good opportunity to establish a local Young Professional Musicians Network group. To establish new chapters, the steps outlined in the newly approved State Bylaws must be followed. The application letter must express viable rationale for the formation of a new chapter. The State VP of Districts & Chapters will consult with District Director (which for District 1 is me) to confirm the viability, make the decision on chapter approval. Following approval, the new chapter leadership submits an application to MTNA. I myself and our Board are looking forward to working in collaboration and partnership with all. Our 10am November 3rd meeting is coming soon at Bertrand s Music so please come out and join us for our colleague Jill Kocher s special insightful workshop, entitled Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Young Musicians Ages 4-9 Presented by Jill Kocher, NCTM, MM, BM, MYC Teacher Meanwhile, thank you all for coming out to our October Meeting!!! Turnout was great and we packed the room at Bertrand s. Let s do it again in November! See you there. ~Summary of October Events~ Fall Performance Festival A LAST MINUTE SAVE!!! We see it in fall football but not always in music events! The Fall Festival and Competition was almost dropped but came together in a few weeks with a fine showing of tale to on October 11. Thanks go to the five teachers and their 19 students. The teachers were: Angela Wu, Kathy Kim, Yukiko Mitchell, Young Robbins, Jane Boldyshava, Tucky Rodrigue. Thanks also to Phyllis Bouck who did a fine job as evaluator. ~Tucky Rodrigue Fall Pop Music Festival We had a successful Pop Music Festival with 29 students performed, and attended by 97 parents & guest. Lee Galloway had chosen two of his favorites in each session of the program. On the first session he chose Clarisa Duvvuri, as his primary preference, and Karina Duvvuri as alternative or second preference. During the second session, the judge's favorite was Christopher Hong, as first & Mikala Villanueva (voice) as his second preference. We would like to thank all the teachers & studios who participated to make this event possible & a success, namely: Jane Boldyshava, Anna Kolesnikova (non-member), Young Robbins, Leighanne Walker (non-member) & Sumner's Music. We are looking forward to another successful event in the future! ~ Tim & Sally,Co- Chairs
Next Workshop: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Young Musicians Presented by: Jill Kocher This workshop will address teaching tricks to help ease common challenges for young musicians, ages 4-9. Topics will include: -teaching of concepts to reach all kinds of learners and rhythm with very young beginners, ages 4-6. address similar challenges in beginners ages 7+. Ear training concepts the music studio: visual aids, technique toolboxes Jill Kocher, NCTM (formerly Jill Bazar) is a native of Rochester, NY. After completing her Bachelor s degree in New York at SUNY Fredonia, she moved to Greenville, NC, where she completed her Master s degree at East Carolina University and continued living, teaching, and performing there for seven years. In 2009, Jill made the great trek across the U.S. to the west coast with her husband. After having her treasured grand piano moved a total of over 4,000 miles, her article, "Adventures in Long-distance Piano Moving", was published in the Sep/Oct. 2013 issue of Clavier Companion. Ms. Kocher maintains a piano studio serving students of nearly all ages in Carlsbad and Encinitas, CA. She has recently expanded her teaching to include the Music for Young Children group program. Jill has also enjoyed accompanying and playing chamber music for over 20 years. She has worked with choirs, solo vocalists, instrumentalists, and large ensembles. Ms. Kocher holds membership with Music Teachers National Association, Music Teachers Association of California, and Music for Young Children.
Pictures from the Fall Pop Festival and the Fall Performance Contest! Introducing: The Young Professional Leadership Network The Young Professional Leadership Network (YPLN) is a CAPMT initiative dedicated to supporting new and emerging California music teachers in the early stages of their careers. By creating a statewide network of young musicians, the YPLN seeks to increase opportunities for mentorship and professional development, equipping young teachers to become successful music leaders and advocates for arts education in their communities.
EXECUTIVE BOARD District President: Young Robbins (760) 721-0575 Vice President #1: Myhang Huynh pianostudiomh@gmail.com Vice President #2: Mariam Mouawad pianistfingers@gmail.com Treasurer: Tavner Delcamp (858) 486-2698 tavnerdelcamp@att.net Membership Secretary: Linda Rohmund (760) 815-4389 lindapiano@yahoo.com Recording Secretary: B. Amaya Bronwyn.piano@hotmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathleen Kranz (858) 461-4238 drkathleenkranz1@gmail.com Jill Kocher (760) 452-7236 jill@kocherpiano.com Tucky Rodrigue (858) 486-4664 tuckylr@yahoo.com Viktor K. Shekhtman (760) 468-1423 v.musicpiano@gmail.com EVENT CHAIRS: *STATE EVENTS Fall Performance Contest: Tucky Rodrigue (858) 486-4664 tuckylr@yahoo.com Fall Popular Festival: Timothy & Sally Sumner (619) 267-3880 sumnersmusic@cox.net Duet Festival: Mariam Mouawad pianistfingers@gmail.com *Ensemble Auditions & Piano Auditions: Young Robbins (760) 721-0575 *Honors Auditions: Susan Fee (619) 295-0167 sdfee@cox.net *Contemporary Music Festival: George Fee (619) 295-0167 sdfee@cox.net Music Development Program: Dilys Yung (626) 353-9128 Baroque & Classical Festival: Dilys Yung (626) 353-9128 Sonata/Sonatina Festival: Kathleen Kranz (858) 461-4238 drkathleenkranz1@gmail.com And Tavner Delcamp (858) 486-2698 tavnerdelcamp@att.net Spring Festival: Chair: Yukiko Mitchell (858) 673-0557 yukikopiano@sbcglobal.net Senior Scholarship: Myhang Huynh pianostudiomh@gmail.com June Spotlight Awards & Concert: All Executive Board Members and Event Chairs www.capmt1.org Editor: Mariam Mouawad