Member Associations

of Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association

Willow Grove Chapter

www.mtna.org

www.pamusicteachers.org

TEACHERS WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 ZOOM Presentation: ZOOM Link TBA

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

My Lessons with Leon Fleisher

Bonnie Kellert studied at American University (B.M. and M.M.) as a scholarship student of Leon Fleisher, describing him as a true thinker, inquisitive listener, a musician of the highest echelon searching for the finest interpretation. Among her awards are 1st Prize in the Washington International Competition for Piano, and she is widely known as both performer and presenter in the Washington D.C. area at such places as the National Gallery of Art, the Cosmos Club, and the Smithsonian, among others. Ms. Kellert's students are consistent competition winners and she is a popular adjudicator for local, state, and national competitions. In this presentation, she will describe what it was like to be beside Fleisher on the piano bench, giving us examples of central concepts of his teaching, sharing recordings of his early performances, and including even one from Artur Schnabel, Fleisher's teacher and mentor. We are excited to have such a fascinating presentation!

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 ZOOM Presentation: ZOOM Link TBA

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Teaching Classical School Techniques with the Help from Modern Day Composers From the First Lesson to the Road of the Lifetime

Timothy Brown is an award-winning American composer, widely considered one of the most popular piano composers of his generation. Brown initially studied with Rebecca Shoup Willhide, and later received an undergraduate degree at Bowling Green State University and a master's degree from the University of North Texas under the tutelage of Adam Wodnicki and Newel Kay Brown. A research fellowship led him to study composition and orchestration with Brian Lock at the University of London, with continued research at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Foundation in Rome, Italy.

Brown was awarded the first prize at the Alienor International Harpsichord Composition Competition, followed by commissions from The Daniel Pearl Music Foundation, The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, The MTNA Collaborative Composer Commission and The Carter Albrecht Foundation, among others. His compositions, often influenced by Italian composer Ennio Morricone, have been showcased around the world, including the Mozarthaus Vienna, the Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Washington's “Library of Congress Concert Series”, the Chapman University Symphony and Chorus and the Spoleto Music Festival. Brown's orchestral, ballet, keyboard and choral compositions have been widely acclaimed for their emotional impact, and include over 300 pedagogical publications for the piano. We look forward to hearing new and motivational music today as we focus on the building blocks of technique.

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 Location: TBA 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M

Please join us for our annual luncheon, an opportunity to socialize and celebrate. Reservations will be taken by Olga Bondarchuk-Huque. Please RSVP by December 1. \ miss this annual fun celebration!

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SALON MUSICALE

Friday, May 3, 2024 Host: TBA

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Teachers will have an opportunity to perform for each other either alone or in ensemble in the home of a member. This event is open to all members. We invite you to perform selections which need not be memorized. This event is in conjunction with the Philadelphia Music Teachers. If you wish to attend or participate, please contact the host at least one week before the designated date. Luncheon will follow.

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EVENTS

Fall “Kick-Off” Luncheon and Friend Raiser

with Veda Zuponcic: Methods for the Younger Student

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Settlement Music School, Willow Grove, PA

Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival local evaluations

Sunday October 15, 2023 10:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Settlement Music School, Willow Grove, PA

Dorothy Sutton Honors Recitals

Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Settlement Music School, Willow Grove, PA

State Solo and Showcase Recitals

Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Indiana University of PA, Indiana, PA

Holiday Luncheon

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Location: TBA

Day of Collaborative Music Making

Wednesday, January 20, 2024 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

(snow date: January 27, 2024) Settlement Music School, Willow Grove, PA

Bonnie Kellert: My lessons with Leon Fleisher

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

ZOOM Presentation

Timothy Brown: Teaching Technique with the Help of Modern Day Composers

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

ZOOM Presentation

MTNA Conference

March 16-20, 2024 Atlanta, GA

Student Recital

Saturday, April 13, 2024 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Location: TBA

Salon Musicale

Friday, May 3, 2024 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Host – TBA

Pennsylvania State Conference

June 14-16, 2024 Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

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MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership fee for the year……………………………………………………………………………………….….$25.00

State PMTA………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..$50.00

Senior Discount for members over 70 years of age………………………………………………..…….$37.50

National MTNA………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….$97.00

Senior Discount for members over 70 years of age………………………………………………..…….$72.75

Non-Member fee for workshops and Master Classes..………………………………………….……….$10.00

**It is necessary to pay state and national dues in order to join the Willow Grove Chapter.

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BOARD MEETINGS

September 13, 2023…………………………………………………………………………..10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

November 6, 2023……………………………………………………..……………………….10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

March 6, 2024……………………………………………………………………….…………….10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

May 1, 2024………………………………………………………………………………………. 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

All board meetings will be online except for September 13, which will be held at the Willow Grove Settlement Music School preceding our Fall ”Kick-Off” Luncheon and Friend-Raiser.

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President

Eleanor Roberts Fund/Astera Program

Alex Ramirez

alexpiano1@comcast.net

Vice President

Kathy Moser

moserkandw@aol.com

Dorothy Sutton Festival/Honors Recitals

Olga Bondarchuk-Huque

pianofialka@gmail.com

Secretary/Publications