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LAPTF Newsletter September 2015
Dear Colleagues,
I want to thank you for the confidence you placed in my ability to meet the standard and competence of my predecessors. It is the start of a new season and a very challenging and promising landscape is arising ahead.
The Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and volunteers join with me in the efforts to make this journey as interesting, educational and rewarding as possible.
Please come to our meetings and share your concerns, experiences and knowledge to broaden the unique art of music making. Cordially, Alicia Operti
"Rockin' the Keys" 2015: November 7 Remember that our 2nd annual fundraiser and performance event for students of Livonia Area Piano Teacher Forum members is this fall. The LAPTF is partnering with SandCastles Grief Support Program for Children and Families. Visit www.aboutsandcastles.org for more information about Sandcastles. Forms are available on the LAPTF website and will also be available at the September 9 meeting at Steinway. Teachers should attach all paperwork/checks to your summary form and turn in at the October LAPTF meeting.
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Do you need more students? Debbie Cox is our contact for teacher studio referrals. Debbie will direct students and their families to teachers in the area who have available lesson spots. Please let Debbie know if you want to be on her list of teachers accepting new students. Contact her at 248-‐210-‐6036 or [email protected] Be sure to include your location (city, and nearest cross streets)
BOARD MEMBERS President Alicia Operti Vice President: Christina Dragone Past President: Ann Chen Secretary: Janice Derian Treasurer: Doris Edwards Member at Large: Irina Semenova
STANDING COMMITTEES Website/Newsletter: Margarete Thomsen Recital Chair: Ellen Nixon Awards (APPE): Sonia Geoffrey Certification: Maria Holian Historian: Sue Schlabach Honors Recitals: Ellen Nixon Barb Marec Hospitality: Maria Holian Mijung Marie Lee Membership: Irina Semenova MMTA/SAT: Doris Edwards Rockin‘ the Keys: Maxine Berghoff Teacher of the Year: Margarete Thomsen Outreach Recitals: Ellen Nixon Kathy Ranus Teacher Referals: Debra Cox
President’s Corner
MEET & GREET!
September 9, 2015 9:30 AM
Steinway Gallery Commerce Township
Pay $6.00 to Helen Kerwin
22149 Chatsford Circuit Southfield MI 48034
248-353-6245 [email protected]
Make checks payable to LAPTF
2015 State Conference Plan ahead! The annual MMTA State Conference runs from Sunday October 11 to Tuesday, October 13. It will be held at the Hilton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel and is being hosted by the Piano Teachers' Forum of Grand Rapids. More information is available at http://www.michiganmusicteachers.org/2015-‐conference-‐information. Renew Your Membership Membership renewals have been distributed by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Your dues payment covers your membership to MTNA, the Michigan Music Teachers Association (MMTA) and LAPTF. All of these memberships are listed on your membership invoice. If necessary, update your personal information online or with Doris Edwards. Remember Rochelle Goldman, long time member of LAPTF and former president, passed away on July 31. Her contribution to the organization and cheerful spirit will be remembered by her colleagues. Funeral services were held on August 2, 2015.
CLASSIFIEDS Beautiful, 1974 Fisher Baby Grand for sale. Purchased in 1984 from Evola Music and has been very well maintained by current owners. Asking $5000. Contact S. Paul 248-‐421-‐8174.
Accompanist/Organist-‐ St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wyandotte, Mi. Candidates need only to be proficient on at least one keyboard instrument and work well with others. Proficiency with other musical abilities is a plus along with the ability to arrange or choose appropriate music or guest musicians for special occasions. The position entails leading the congregation in musical worship on Sundays at 9:00 A.M. for a one-‐hour service each week. Please send resume’ or a response to [email protected]
Announcements • Our website has been transferred to a new hosting service.
It will be a few more days before it’s available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
• SATD Dates: Levels 1-‐3 , Sunday March 6 at Schoolcraft; Levels 8-‐10, Friday, March 11 at Steinway Gallery; Levels 4-‐7, Sunday, March 13 at Steinway Gallery.
• October 10, 2015 at 2 pm: Steinway Society Family Concert. You can still sign up to perform a piece or two (up to 7 minutes total playing time) by emailing Tomoko at [email protected]. General admission is $10; children under 12, $5.
• Oakland Piano Teachers Forum has extended an invitation for January 29, 2016. Randall Faber will be speaking on “Developing Musical Minds, Hearts and Communities.” Farmington Community Library, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Contact Information
• For questions about this newsletter, contact Margarete Thomsen 734 -‐ 451 -‐ 9678
• Please be sure LAPTF has your CURRENT email address to continue receiving this newsletter. Update personal information with Doris Edwards 734-‐464-‐7813/[email protected]