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Summer 2016 Number 91
Table of Contents KMTA Mission Statement/Publication Info...................................................................................... 2
Letter from the President ................................................................................................................... 3
KMTA Executive and Advisory Board ......................................................................................... 4–5
KMTA Spring Board Meeting Minutes......................................................................................... 6–7
MTNA Nationally Certified Teachers of Music................................................................................ 8
Outstanding Teacher/Service Award Info ......................................................................................... 9
Power of One Honorees and Deadlines ........................................................................................... 11
Music Progressions Report .............................................................................................................. 13
KMTA Audition Info................................................................................................................. 14–15
2016 Conference Preview .......................................................................................................... 17–19
Local Association Presidents ........................................................................................................... 20
KMTA Associations Grants Info and Form .............................................................................. 22–23
A publication for the members of the Kansas Music Teachers Association
Jane Magrath
2016 Conference Preview Pages 17–19
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KMTA Mission Statement
Kansas Music Teachers Association is dedicated to helping each student experience the joy of music.
Through its educational programs and activities, this organization will empower its members –
teachers with high professional standards – to foster in students a lifelong commitment to music as
patrons, performers, teachers and hobbyists. KMTA will also work in partnership with communities
across Kansas to insure that music is an ongoing, vital part of the cultural life.
The KMTA Update is published
by the Kansas Music Teachers
Association. For information
about membership and
publications, please contact:
KMTA PUBLICATIONS
Music Progressions Resource - $12
Music Progressions Curriculum - $10
Also available online at KSMTA.org
For submission or
sponsorship information,
please contact:
J. Bradley Baker
440-781-0664
Pat Ziegelmeier
Executive Secretary
2154 County Road 27
Gem, Kansas 67734
Free publications to members:
Power of One Brochures (1997)
Membership Brochure (1994)
Membership Directory (Request PDF at [email protected])
KMTA Update (Winter/Summer)
Check out our website!
www.KSMTA.org
A KMTA Directory is now available as a PDF by request from [email protected].
Note: This directory is only for KMTA members’ private use and is not to be sold to or shared
with any other parties for any kind of mass distribution. Those interested in publicizing their events
to KMTA membership via eNewsFlash can submit a request by emailing [email protected].
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Letter from the President
...from your KMTA President I send each of you “cool” wishes on these hot summer days! May you have a good chance for some restorative time this summer, in whatever form that may take. KMTA’s educational programs and activities have continued to show their worth in the experiences of students across the state. Thank you for your involvement on their behalf and your work with your peers in local and state programs. Coming away from facilitating at a Music Progressions event, I am again reminded that the instruction that we provide in developmental ways, students are are not likely receiving any place else. May you all find a strong sense of purpose in what you are accomplishing with your students. Thank you for the opportunity to attend and represent Kansas at the MTNA conference in San Antonio in April. There was quite a contingency from Kansas taking it all in. As for me, and I hope for others, the contest winners recitals, special guest artists performances, and a good number of session presenters were truly inspiring. Consider the conference in Baltimore, next March 18-22; invite a friend, and make plans to join in the inspiration! Please take a close look within this Update at the information on the upcoming State Conference in Topeka, September 23 and 24. Dr. Shiao-li Ding is putting together a won-derful pedagogy-based program that will be worth your time attending! Thank you as well for assistance from Senseney Music in helping arrange for our conference clinicians, ones of national status! Also, make sure to submit on schedule your requests for KMTA mini-grants, plus nominations for Outstanding Teacher and Service Awards. I would also draw your attention to the number of open positions on the KMTA State Board. Contacts are being made during the summer to hopefully fill some of these important positions that fuel our programs! I want to thank individuals that have served in the past for their behind-the-scenes work: Shirley Wiebe as liaison to KMEA, and Karla Conner as Music Progressions Chair. We also hope to renew activity with our collegiate chapters with a student president and advisor as well. To mention, the recognized leadership amongst the Kansas membership, and our statistics for maintaining our membership levels, and percentage of members certified are being recognized by other states. We have much to be proud of in what is being achieved – and I hope that brings some enthusiasm into students’ lessons, and a sense of celebra-tion in your local associations! Again, keep “cool” for the summer, and let the energy build for next year! Respectfully yours, Daniel J. Masterson KMTA President
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KMTA Executive and Advisory Board
2016–2017
President, Dan Masterson, NCTM 335 E. Swensson Lindsborg, KS 67456 785-227-3380 x 8139 [email protected] Immediate Past President Sally Buxton, NCTM 5711 Kenawee Bel Aire, KS 67220 316-744-3577 [email protected] President-Elect, Membership Recruitment Kristi Baker, NCTM 2901 Cedar Cove Ct. Topeka, KS 66614 785-272-2746 [email protected] Vice President, Conference Shiao-Li Ding Department of Music Washburn University Topeka, KS 66621-001 785-231-1010 ext 1517 [email protected] Vice-Pres., Public Relations Linda Featherston. NCTM 11007 W 100th St. Overland Park, KS 66214 913-599-1586 [email protected] Vice President, Auditions; Junior High & High School Performance Chair David Tauscher 5504 W 131st Overland Park, KS 66209 913-385-3321 [email protected]
Vice President, Associations David Pickering 1724 Little Kitten Ave Manhattan, KS 66503 785-532-3830 [email protected] Vice-President, Education Lisa Studtmann, NCTM 14509 Wedd St Overland Park, KS 66221 913-681-1938 [email protected] District 1 President Betty Todd Smith, NCTM 19065 W 115th Terrace Olathe, KS 66061 913-492-0083 [email protected] District 2 President Vacant District 3 President Mary Ellen Sutton 1624 Plymouth Manhattan, KS 66503 785-537-9051 [email protected] District 4 President Irena Ravitskaya FHSU Dept of Music 600 Park St Hayes, KS 67601 [email protected] District 5 President Karole Erikson Great Bend, KS 67530 620-617-5620 [email protected]
District 6 President Christy Williams, NCTM 1852 S. 151st W Wichita, KS 67052 316-304-3871, cell & text [email protected]
IMTF Chair Vacant College Faculty Chair Vacant Student Chapter Chair Vacant College Student President Vacant Historian Vacant Collegiate Artist/Chamber Music Performance Chair Shiao-Li Ding Department of Music Washburn University Topeka, KS 66621 785-231-1010 ext. 1517 [email protected] KS Music Review Editor Kerry Woodward 4157 Danbury Wichita, KS 67220 316-744-7171 [email protected] Music Progressions Vacant
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KMTA Executive and Advisory Board 2016-2017, cont’d.
Local Association Chair Leona Dickman PO Box 366 Grinnell, KS 67738 785-824-3755 [email protected] Newsletter Editor J. Bradley Baker 519 N High St. Newton, KS 67114 440-781-0664 [email protected] KMTA Exec. Secretary Pat Ziegelmeier, NCTM 2154 County Rd. 27 Gem, KS 67734 785-462-7808 (h) 785-460-5518 (w) [email protected] MTNA Foundation Chair Kristi Baker, NCTM 2901 Cedar Cove Ct. Topeka, KS 66614 785-272-2746 [email protected] Power of One Chair Vacant
Outstanding Teacher Reena Berger Natenberg Pittsburg State University Music Department 1701 South Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-719-6226 [email protected] Arts Advocacy Chair Vacant Composer Commissioning, Composition Chair Timothy Shook, NCTM Southwestern College Dept. of Performing Arts 100 College Street Winfield, KS 67156 620-229-6270 (w) 316-651-0177 (h) [email protected] KMTA/KMEA Liaison Vacant Technology Chair David Tauscher 5504 W 131st Overland Park, KS 66209 913-385-3321 [email protected]
Business Liaison Lori Supinie c/o Senseney Music 2300 E Lincoln Wichita, KS 67211 316-262-1487 [email protected] Collaborative Music Chair J. Bradley Baker 519 N High St. Newton, KS 67114 440-781-0664 [email protected] Fundraising Strategist Mickey Gehring, NCTM 16005 W. 80th Place Lenexa, KS 66219 913-438-3509 [email protected] Antitrust Compliance Officer Sally Buxton, President 5711 Kenawee Bel Aire, KS 67220 316-744-3577 [email protected]
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KMTA Spring Board Meeting Minutes
Trinity Evangel Lutheran Church, Abilene
May 21, 2016
Those present: Shiao-Li Ding, J. Bradley Baker, Kristi Baker, Betty Smith, David Tauscher, Dan
Masterson, Lisa Studtmann, and Pat Ziegelmeier. Sally Buxton joined us later in the afternoon.
Board members met for lunch at noon. Then President Masterson called the meeting to order, and members
introduced themselves and told their position on the Board. Minutes from the June 2015 board meeting were
reviewed. Lisa moved to accept the minutes as printed; Kristi Baker seconded the motion. Since there were
not enough members present for a quorum, this served as a recommendation for later approval.
In reports of officers, President Masterson shared information about his work this year, including attendance
at the MTNA Summit Meetings in Cincinnati and the MTNA Conference in San Antonio. Kristi Baker, as
President-Elect, reported that she will try to communicate with people across the state about KMTA/MTNA in
an effort to promote membership in our organization. Kristi also discussed the MTNA Foundation and having
a Foundation Fellow this year. More information will be forthcoming.
Executive Secretary Pat Ziegelmeier shared bank reconciliations for the end of the fiscal year last June up to
the middle of May, 2016. Conference and audition reports were also reviewed. A proposed budget for 2016-
17 was submitted for discussion. This will be voted on at the fall meeting.
Vice-President of Auditions David Tauscher reported on numbers at fall auditions and announced that the
state auditions this year will be held at Washburn University on November 5 and 6. The online enrollment last
year was successful and will be continued this year. David continues to work on improving enrollment proce-
dures and judge tracking. The expansion and success of the auditions has been a big plus for our finances in
KMTA.
Lisa Studtmann as Vice-President of Education reported on the KMTA/MTNA nationally certified teachers of
music and shared an updated list. She mentioned that “NCTM” is the only certification recognized by MTNA
and asked if KMTA needs to maintain a Continuing Education roster. Brenda Simmons needs to be congratu-
lated and added to the website directory.
Vice-President of Conference Shiao-Li Ding shared a tentative budget and plan for the fall conference which
will be held at Washburn University on September 23 & 24 this year. Conference clinicians will be Brenda
Dillon who will share ideas on recreational music making, Jane Magrath, and Robert Weirich. A student con-
ference recital is planned for Friday evening. Kristi Baker proposed a presentation of Isidor Bajic’s Piano Al-
bum at the conference this fall. The conference committee will consider this as they continue making plans;
more details on the schedule and conference fees will be included in the summer Update.
Local Associations Chair Leona Dickman sent a report on the local association grants given out this past year.
Eight local associations applied for grants, and a total of $3,000 was given out. Leona suggested that August
31st be used as the deadline for grant applications this year.
Reena Berger sent a report saying that no submissions for the Outstanding Teacher Award had come in by the
April 15 deadline. The consensus of the Board was to extend the deadline to August 15th.
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A report on Music Progressions was reviewed by the Board, and it was announced that Karla Conner who had
been the Chair has stepped down. President Masterson asked for the Board’s input on suggestions for that
position and other board vacancies. Discussion followed.
J. Bradley Baker, Newsletter Editor, stated that June 20th will be the deadline for information to be sent to him
for the summer edition of the Update. He hopes to have the newsletter out in July.
At the request of new KSHSAA Director, Craig Manteuffel, President Masterson asked for input from KMTA
on revisions to the KSHSAA Piano Festival’s judge sheets. Judge sheets from other states as well as Kansas
were reviewed and discussed. Suggestions were shared on the sheets and also the pool of judges used for
KSHSAA Piano Festival.
No further business appearing, the Board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Ziegelmeier,
Executive Secretary
KMTA Spring Board Meeting Minutes, cont’d.
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MTNA Nationally Certified
Teachers of Music
Debra Alexander
Kristi Baker
Mara Balke
DeeAnn Brown
Julie Brown
Sally Buxton
Lisa A Cattanach
Sylvia Coats
Jean Confer
Susan Cress
Julie Dean
Patricia Dixon
Slawomir Dobrzanski
LeRoy DuBois
Marles Dudley
Karole Erikson
Melissa Falkner
Judith Fear
Linda Featherston
Michelle Gehring
Celia Goering
Elizabeth Grace
Steven Gustafson
Carol Hadduck
Marlene Hallstrom
Karen Halverhout
Roxie Hammill
Nancy Hampton
Enid Hickman
Janet Jamison
Brett Janssen
Piu-Ling Joseph
Kathy Judd
Linda R Kennedy
Carol Klingenberg
Jessica Koebbe
Sharon Kriss
Mary Jo Kurtz
Myra Lemons
Christina T Liu
Trilla Lyerla
Peg Mahoney
Daniel Masterson
Karen McClellan
Carole Pracht
Jean Pratt
Mark Pretzel
Michal Rector
Paul Reed
Tatyana Rubchinsky
Janette Rupert
Justine Sasanfar
Julia Scherer
Karen Schlabaugh
Frances Shafter
Timothy Shook
Brenda Simmons
Charyl Singer
Annetta Smith
Betty Smith
Kathy Smith
Mary Smith
Scott McBride Smith
Wendy Stevens
Melody Stroth
Lisa K. Studtmann
Patricia Thompson
Joyce Unger
Laura Vollen
Julie Watson
Natalie Weber
Joan Wellman
Christy Williams
Pei-In Yang
Ying-Yu Yeh
Pat Ziegekmeier
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Outstanding Teacher Award & Outstanding Service Award
KMTA presents two awards each year to members who are making contributions to our state organization and to the mu-
sic profession overall. Forms and instructions are available at www.KSMTA.org.
Individuals or associations nominating a teacher should submit the nomination forms and any supporting materials to
Reena Berger Natenberg. The postmark deadline for nominations has been extended to August 15, 2016. The awards
will be presented at the KMTA State Conference to take place in Fall 2016. It is preferable that nominations be emailed
to [email protected]. You may also mail your nomination to: Dr. Reena Berger Natenberg, 5309 W. 153rd St.,
Leawood, KS 66224.
Outstanding Teacher Award: Anyone may nominate a teacher for this award: another teacher , a parent, a local
teaching association, etc. One award may be given per year to an active KMTA member. This is considered to be a
“local” award; a nominee who is active on the local level may receive this award, whether or not he/she has ever served
on the state board. It focuses especially on the teaching aspect of a member’s activities. The award may be received more
than once by a teacher.
Outstanding Service Award: Only a KMTA board member or local association may nominate a teacher for this
award. One award may be given per year to an active KMTA member. This is to be considered a “state” or “national”
award; the winner of this award will be someone who has made significant contributions to the state organization or to
MTNA or to the profession at large. The award focuses especially on the service aspect of a teacher’s role. A teacher
may receive the award more than once.
Outstanding Teacher and Service Award Recipients
2015 Teacher - Joyce Ungar
Service - Timothy Shook
2005 Teacher - Judith Fear
Service - Kathy Judd
2014 Teacher - Elizabeth Grace Mueller
Service - Sally Buxton
2004 Teacher - John Huber
Service - Betty Werner
2013 No Awards 2000
1999
Teacher - John Huber
Teacher - Sharon Kriss
2012 Teacher - Lisa McClure 1998
1997
Teacher - Judy Plagge
Teacher - Lois Moon
2011 Teacher - Jennifer Fink
Service - Julie Watson
1996 Teacher - Virginia Downing
2010 Teacher - Melody Stroth 1995
1994
Teacher - Dee Ann Brown
Teacher - Pat Ziegelmeier
2009 Teacher - Mara Balke 1993
1992
Teacher - Mary Ann Hanschu
Teacher - Barbara Ellis
2008 Teacher - Marles Dud1ey
Service - Nancy Blockolsky
1991
1989
Teacher - Joan Wellman
Teacher - Mary Jo Kurtz
2007 Teacher - Sylvia Coats
Service - Linda Featherston
1988
1987
Teacher - Betty Werner
Teacher - Paul Reed
2006 Teacher - David Tauscher
Service – David Tauscher
1985 Teacher - Marguerite Miller
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The Power of One
You are asking your colleagues, ‘What is the Power of One?’ It was established for creating public
awareness of music study benefits, which in turn invites you to honor one who impacted your music study,
(e.g., teacher, co-worker, KMTA member, clinician, composer), it challenges and helps you to make the same
kind of impact on others.
Honor a special person and make your own impact on music study by mailing in the form below. The
person honored will be entered in our Book of Remembrance for display at State Conferences.
KMTA Power of One Recognition Project
I wish to make a donation of ________ in recognition of_________________________ who made a
difference in my professional life by:_________________________________________ .
Name and address of person honored or their family: _________________________________
Name and address of person making the donation: ___________________________________
Please send this information along with your donation to:
Pat Ziegelmeier, 2154 County Road 27, Gem, Kansas 67734
Power of One Honorees
Dr. Gordon Terwilliger Frances A. Wallingford Nelle O. Taylor Dr. Robert Steinbauer Mary Ann Saulmon Marjorie Cogswell Marguerite Miller Verda Jones Billips Pfeifer Ida Dafee Hardy Nell Hoyle Betty Watt Nell Taylor Esther Wessel Farmer Naomi Bauer Sister Susanna Collister Jo Stimson Joan Wellman Elaina Duncan Judy Plagge Pat Ziegelmeier Lesta Anderson Bernice Schoneweis Dr. Carole Ross John Huber Dr. Jack Winerock Betty Werner Kathy Judd Judith Fear David Tauscher Sylvia Coats
Della Cranmer Dee Ann Brown Rosamund Nyman Jeanette Waters Virginia Downing Lois Moon Mary Hanson Mildred Finfrock Dora Zemp Robyn Gibson Naegeli Metcalf Linda Stogner Jana Magrath Margaret Gillespie Vogel Mr. and Mrs R. A. Fischer Ruth Lighter Mary Ann Hanschu Sharon Kriss Jan Shumway Mary Jo Kurtz Sharon Montgomery Linda Featherston Nancy Blockcolsky Marles Dudley Mara Balke Melody Stroth Paul Reed Jennifer Fink Julie Watson Betty Todd Smith
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KMTA 2016 Music Progressions Report
Even though our numbers were down this year compared to last year, we had several highlights.
Congratulations to two sites had an increase in their numbers this year!
District 3 MAMTA with Nancy Blockcolsky as Chairperson
District 6 SCKMTA with Annetta Smith -Frankel as Chairperson
Also, we had a couple teachers who had Progressions with just their studios. Good job!!
And a big shout out to Brett Janssen at McPherson Central Christian College who hosted their first Progres-
sions ever! You did it! Way to go!!
Thanks to all who participated this year. Let’s keep this going strong!
Karla Conner
Music Progressions Chair
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KMTA Capitol Federal® Honors Auditions
About KMTA Honors Auditions 2016 will be the 17th year for the KMTA Honors Auditions. KMTA offers this audition program in the fall for music students wishing to perform for a judge in a competitive setting. Students gain so much by being a part of a group that shares their interest. Listening to other student auditions and being a part of a larger musical community, including parents, teachers, students and other arts supporters makes all of their diligent work worth the effort. Competitions are available for pre-college piano, collegiate piano and chamber music and pre-college strings. For more details about eligibility and requirements, see the Honors Auditions Handbook under the Auditions tab at www.ksmta.org. The Honors Auditions were created to allow any student to participate. Music students of any age level and experience are eligible to participate. Even though the event is a competition, the Honors Auditions are specifically designed to be a positive learning experience for all students who enter them. Teachers first register their students for the District Auditions; if you do not know your district, contact David Tauscher, VP for Auditions, [email protected]. Students receiving a “one” rating at District can proceed to State.
2016 State Information Pre-College – November 5, 2016 (Enrollment deadline – October 11, 2016) Collegiate – November 6, 2016 (Enrollment deadline – October 18, 2016) Washburn University, Topeka
IMPORTANT! We are going paperless! All enrollments this year will be online by clicking on Auditions at www.ksmta.org. Payment will be by PayPal or you can write a check and mail it after you enroll your students online. Fees are $24 per solo entry and $30 per duet team. Chamber Music competition is $15 per student.
As a Reminder Teachers are required to help with the auditions. A few hours working as a door monitors, check-in, and re-cording is needed. Click on the above link and email the information, email the form or mail the form to your District President. Encourage your students to participate! Please be in touch with David Tauscher, VP for Auditions, if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you in Topeka!
MTNA Competitions All details for the MTNA Junior, Senior, Young Artist and Collegiate Chamber Music Performance Competi-tions, and Student Composition Competition are found in the April/May 2016 American Music Teacher or online at mtna.org.
More details and enrollment can be found online at www.KSMTA.org
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District 1 & 2 Deadline: September 1, 2016 Audition date: October 1, 2016 Location: Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe District One President: Betty Todd Smith 913-492-0083 E-mail: [email protected]
District 3 Deadline: September 8, 2016 Audition Date: October 1, 2016 Location: Kansas State University District Three President: Mary Ellen Sutton 785-537-9051 E-mail: [email protected]
District 4 Deadline: September 16, 2016 Audition date: October 8, 2016 Location: Malloy Hall, Rm 115, FHSU, Hays, KS District Four President: Irena Ravitskaya E-mail: [email protected]
District 5 Deadline: September 16, 2016 Audition date: October 8, 2016 Location: Barton County Community College (Dorothy Morrison Chapel) District Five President: Karole Erikson 620-617-5620 E-mail: [email protected]
District 6 Deadline: September 12, 2016 Audition date: October 8, 2016 Location: Tabor College, Hillsboro District Six President: Paige Cress 316-773-4830 E-mail: [email protected]
State Honors Auditions Enrollment deadline: October 11, 2016 Audition date: November 5-6, 2016 Location: Washburn University, Topeka
2016 Fall Auditions Schedule
All applications are made online at www.KSMTA.org
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2016 KMTA State Conference
September 23-24
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
A Conference Preview from
Dr. Shoai-Li Ding
Vice President of Conference
Professor of Piano, Washburn University
On behalf of the KMTA Conference Committee, I am very pleased to announce that the 2016 KMTA
Conference will be held on Friday, September 23rd and Saturday 24th, on the Washburn University
campus.
We have invited nationally-recognized piano pedagogues Brenda Dillon,
Jane Magrath, and Robert Weirich as our conference presenters. They will
offer a wide range and level of topics and teaching ideas. It promises to be
an exuberant and rich experience for all!
Brenda Dillon will kick off Fr iday afternoon events with “Creative
Ideas for Teaching Recreational Music Making.” Dillon is a national leader
in the development of Recreational Music Making (RMM) programs. Her
session will discuss how RMM students learn to read music and play their
favorite pieces and lead sheets. She will focus on the creative teaching that
hastens these processes and how to create a motivating and non-intimidating
environment. Relevant to all age students the RMM concept is a “dream-
fulfillment” opportunity with no expiration date.
After her workshop, Dillon will present a Hal Leonard publisher showcase
entitled Musicianship Skills for Life. Developing musicianship skills that last a lifetime requires great mu-
sic, thorough pedagogy and creative strategies for motivation. Featured in the showcase will be new re-
leases from the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Popular Songs Series, Composer Showcase, The
Eugenie Rocherolle Series, The Phillip Keveren Series, The Jazz Band Pia-
nist, Journey Through the Classics, and more. The Hal Leonard Corpora-
tion will prepare teacher packets for every conference participant at the
session!
Dr. Jane Magrath is one of KMTA’s favorite clinicians. Her book “The
Pianist’s Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature” is a
classic reference work for all of us, and her classical series Encore and
Masterpieces with Flair are among the most frequently assigned books for
students. Dr. Magrath’s presentation will be on Saturday morning, Sept.
24th followed by an Alfred Music publisher showcase that afternoon.
Brenda Dillon, a national leader in
Recreational Music Making, presents a
session and showcase Friday.
Dr. Jane Magrath, author of “The Pianist’s
Guide to Standard Teaching and Perfor-
mance Literature” and editor of Encore
and Masterpieces with Flair, presents on
Saturday morning.
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2016 KMTA State Conference Preview, cont’d. September 23-24
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
Also on Saturday afternoon, Dr. Robert Weirich, the Jack Strandberg
Missouri Endowed Chair in Piano at the UMKC Conservatory, will
give a master class for advanced pre-college students. Dr. Weirich has
performed extensively on national and international stages. His
recording of the piano music of Aaron Copland was praised by the
New York Times as “brilliant, probing and austerely beautiful.”
Many of us are avid readers of his columns from Clavier Companion.
We are very fortunate that he will be with us for the conference.
A new feature for this year’s conference will be a recital by students
of KMTA members. The State Honor Auditions and KMTA
Conference have not coincided for many years. This is a time for us to
celebrate student success and teacher achievement. We hope to have
student representatives from all five districts and from different age
groups.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the support of Senseney Music of Wichita,
Alfred Music and the Hal Leonard Corporation. Their generosity has made the conference possible.
We would also like to thank the Board of KMTA and Dan Masterson, KMTA president, for providing
strong support at every step of the conference planning. It is going to be an exciting event! Join us
for this extraordinary conference!
Conference Registration Information:
The registration deadline is September 7, 2016. Please make the registration check payable to KMTA
and send to Pat Ziegelmeier, 2154 Country Rd. 27, Gem, KS 67734.
Dr. Robert Weirich, Jack Strandberg
Missouri Endowed Chair in Piano at
UMKC Conservatory, presents a
master class Saturday afternoon.
KMTA/MTNA Member
College Students
Non-members
Register before September 7th
Conference Registration $65 $15 $80
Saturday Noon Luncheon $15 $15 $15
Onsite Registration
Conference Registration $75 $15 $80
Saturday Noon Luncheon
Not available Not available Not available
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2016 KMTA State Conference Preview, cont’d. September 23-24
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
Saturday Noon Luncheon:
The Saturday Noon Luncheon takes place in the Memorial Union next to the conference site
Garvey Fine Arts Center. It is a served and sit-down lunch, which includes a house salad,
entrée, fresh-baked dinner rolls, beverages, and dessert.
Note: If you wish to attend the Saturday Noon Luncheon, you must register prior to
September 7. The Luncheon is not available through Onsite Registration.
Hotel Information:
Capitol Plaza Topeka (1717 SW Topeka Blvd.) has agreed to a special rate of $82 for
Friday, September 23rd. The web link for the booking rooms at this conference rate is posted
at www.KSMTA.org. This special rate expires on September 3.
For up-to-date information and more details about this year’s exciting KMTA Conference,
visit www.KSMTA.org.
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KMTA Local Association Presidents
Northeast Kansas MTA
District 1
Janet Zima
2705 SW Bluestem Drive
Topeka, KS 66614
785-272-4973
785-806-5375
Northwest Kansas PTA
District 4
Leona Dickman
PO Box 366
Grinnell, KS 67738
785-824-3755
785-672-1201, cell & text
South Central Kansas MTA
District 6
Celia Goering, NCTM
6802 S. Oliver
Derby, KS 67037
316-259-5378
Kansas City MTA
District 1
Dr. Janet Fetterman
310 E. 125th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64145
913-484-7779, cell
Central Kansas PTA
District 5
Rebecca Dudrey
1900 Harrison
Great Bend, KS 67530
620-793-5603
Walnut Valley MTA
District 6
Melba Maechtlen
2017 E. Chestnut
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-442-3719
Manhattan Area MTA
District 3
Nancy Blockolsky P.O. Box 4 Olsburg, KS 66520 785-313-2550, cell [email protected]
Hutchinson Area PTA
District 6
Judy Blauer
306 E. 14th
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-669-0550
Wichita Metropolitan MTA
District 6
Christy Williams
1852 S. 151st W
Wichita, KS 67052
316-304-3871, cell & text
High Plains MTA
District 4
Karol Hickel
105 N. 12th
WaKeeney, KS 67672
785-743-6452
McPherson Area PTL
District 6
Tiffiney Harms
1210 E. Euclid
McPherson, KS 67460
620-617-4372, cell & text
North Central Kansas MTL
District 4
Mary Smith
635 Jansonius Dr.
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
785-302-1046
Newton MTA
District 6
Faith Wenger
340 S. Main
Hesston, KS 67062
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It's time again for the Association Grants. This year the KMTA Board decided to keep the Grant Funds at
$3000 for the coming school year, 2016-2017.
The KMTA Association Grant application form is available on the KMTA website and is due to me by August
31st. The amount each Local Association will receive will be decided by a Committee before the Fall
Conference. Last year, eight associations applied and each received some amount for their project. Also re-
member that the Grant report form (also online) is due to me within 30 days of the completion of the project.
Please note that eligibility for a grant is based on 100% MTNA-affiliation of all members in your association.
Any questions, please email Leona Dickman, Local Association Chair at [email protected] or cell: 785-672-1201.
Texting is encouraged.
Leona Dickman
KMTA Local Association Chair
KMTA Associations Grants
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