New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Inc.

Affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association

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2017 NJMTA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon

Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2017 –Williamson Hall, & Hillman Hall, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Period: January 1-23, 2017

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events Spring Piano Festival *(Cap 500 entries for each Festival date)

Sundays, March 12 &19– Princeton and Erdman Halls, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017

Annual Recital Auditions: Recital Auditions, Honors and High Honors Recitals Registration Deadline: Piano – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; Other Instruments/Voice – Monday, March

13, 2017 Audition 1 – Piano

Sunday, March 26 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 3/26 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 2 – Piano

Sunday, April 2 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 4/2 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 3 – Piano

Sunday, April 9 – County College of Morris (CCM) Recitals North Jersey Center – Sundays, May 7 & 14, County College of Morris (CCM) Students auditioning on 4/9 (CCM) must choose from the above recital options Audition for – Strings, Winds, Brass, Percuss ion, Voice, Chinese Folk Instruments

Sunday, April 30 – Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals

Strings: Saturday, May 13, Princeton Theological Seminary Winds, Voice and Chinese Instruments: Sunday, May 21, Rider University All students who received Honor or High Honor on 4/30 must perform at these recitals.

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Please visit www.njmta.com for updates on all fall event dates

Monday, September 25, 2017 - Registration Deadline for all fall events Sunday, October 29, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Strings, Winds and Voice Sunday, November 5, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Piano and Chinese Instruments

Conference Master Class Auditions for Piano Composer Commission Competition

TBA - High School Scholarship Competition

2017 MTNA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competitions Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

MTNA Student Composition Competition Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

2017 NJMTA State Conference: Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017 – Location TBD. Please check the NJMTA website (www.njmta.com) for updates.

2017 MTNA Conference Saturday – Wednesday, March 18-22, 2017, Baltimore, MD

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New Jersey Music Teachers Association

Table of Contents

Constitution and Bylaws ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Anti-Trust Compliance Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………8 Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Officers and Committees ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Past Presidents ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 NJMTA Teacher of the Year .......................................................................................................................................... 13 NJMTA Service Award ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Membership .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 MTNA Professional Certification ................................................................................................................................ 15 MTNA Collegiate Chapters ......................................................................................................................................... 16 MTNA College Faculty Forum .................................................................................................................................... 16 MTNA Foundation ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

NJMTA Conference 2016 ................................................................................................................................................... 19

NJMTA Calendar of Events 2017 ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Student Activities and Events ............................................................................................................................................. 24

General Information Requirements for Teachers Participation ............................................................................................................. 25 General Guidelines for all NJMTA Auditions and Competitions ...................................................................... 25 MTNA Competitions Music Release Form ......................................................................................................... 27 Composer Classification List ................................................................................................................................ 29

2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon ............................................................................................ 31

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events Spring Piano Festival ............................................................................................................................................. 32 Spring Recital – Auditions & Concerts ............................................................................................................... 33

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events Young Musicians Competitions ........................................................................................................................... 37 State Conference Master Class Auditions ............................................................................................................ 45 NJ Composer Commission Competition ............................................................................................................ 46 High School Scholarship Competitions ............................................................................................................... 47

2017 Fall MTNA Sponsored Events MTNA Student Performance Competition ......................................................................................................... 49 MTNA Student Composition Competition ........................................................................................................ 50

Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms

2017 NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon .......................................................................................... 52 2017 Spring Piano Festival – Registration/Award Form ............................................................................................ 53 2017 Spring Recital – Auditions Registration/Award Form ...................................................................................... 55 2017 Fall Events – Registration Form ......................................................................................................................... 57

Maps and Driving Directions

County College of Morris (CCM) ............................................................................................................................... 60 Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) ........................................................................................................................... 61 Rider University (RI)……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….62 Rowan University (RU) ................................................................................................................................................ 63 Westminster Choir College (WCC) ............................................................................................................................ 64

NJMTA Members Directory .............................................................................................................................................. 65

NJMTA Sponsors ................................................................................................................................................................ 76

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New Jersey Music Teachers Association

Table of Contents

Constitution and Bylaws ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Anti-Trust Compliance Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………8 Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Officers and Committees ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Past Presidents ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 NJMTA Teacher of the Year .......................................................................................................................................... 13 NJMTA Service Award ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Membership .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 MTNA Professional Certification ................................................................................................................................ 15 MTNA Collegiate Chapters ......................................................................................................................................... 16 MTNA College Faculty Forum .................................................................................................................................... 16 MTNA Foundation ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

NJMTA Conference 2016 ................................................................................................................................................... 19

NJMTA Calendar of Events 2017 ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Student Activities and Events ............................................................................................................................................. 24

General Information Requirements for Teachers Participation ............................................................................................................. 25 General Guidelines for all NJMTA Auditions and Competitions ...................................................................... 25 MTNA Competitions Music Release Form ......................................................................................................... 27 Composer Classification List ................................................................................................................................ 29

2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon ............................................................................................ 31

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events Spring Piano Festival ............................................................................................................................................. 32 Spring Recital – Auditions & Concerts ............................................................................................................... 33

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events Young Musicians Competitions ........................................................................................................................... 37 State Conference Master Class Auditions ............................................................................................................ 45 NJ Composer Commission Competition ............................................................................................................ 46 High School Scholarship Competitions ............................................................................................................... 47

2017 Fall MTNA Sponsored Events MTNA Student Performance Competition ......................................................................................................... 49 MTNA Student Composition Competition ........................................................................................................ 50

Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms

2017 NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon .......................................................................................... 52 2017 Spring Piano Festival – Registration/Award Form ............................................................................................ 53 2017 Spring Recital – Auditions Registration/Award Form ...................................................................................... 55 2017 Fall Events – Registration Form ......................................................................................................................... 57

Maps and Driving Directions

County College of Morris (CCM) ............................................................................................................................... 60 Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) ........................................................................................................................... 61 Rider University (RI)……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….62 Rowan University (RU) ................................................................................................................................................ 63 Westminster Choir College (WCC) ............................................................................................................................ 64

NJMTA Members Directory .............................................................................................................................................. 65

NJMTA Sponsors ................................................................................................................................................................ 76

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NEW JERSEY MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Constitution and Bylaws Proposed 1994 and revised 1998, 2000, 2003, 2009, and 2015

ARTICLE 1 – NAME The New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Incorporated, otherwise known as NJMTA, is an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association Inc., otherwise known as MTNA, Cincinnati, Ohio, an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE 2 –PURPOSE Section 1. The purpose for which NJMTA is organized and operated is exclusively literary and educational, as defined in Section 501(c)(3)

of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. The purpose of NJMTA shall be the advancement of music education, and in specific furtherance thereof:

a. To conduct programs and activities to build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public for the benefit and the general welfare of all persons;

b. To ensure that every student shall have access to a balanced, comprehensive, and high quality program of music instruction;

c. To promote the quality of teaching, research and scholarship in music;

d. To promote the involvement of persons of all ages in learning music;

e. To foster the utilization of the most effective techniques and resources in music instruction; and,

f. To facilitate the education of music teachers.

Section 2. NJMTA is a not-for-profit organization whose funds are to be used solely to accomplish the objectives described in Section 1 of this Article 2. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, and to make payments and distributions to further the purposes set out in Section 1 of this Article 2. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. The organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt for federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 3. In the event of the dissolution of this NJMTA, any funds remaining in the treasury, after the payment of any outstanding debts, shall be contributed to MTNA.

ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership classifications and privileges are described in the Bylaws of NJMTA.

Section 2. NJMTA membership dues will be proposed by the Executive Committee and approved by the NJMTA Board. These dues will be in addition to those assessed by MTNA.

Section 3. Membership in the Association can be revoked due to violation of the MTNA Code of Ethics. Termination will be decided by the NJMTA Executive Board.

ARTICLE 4 – AFFILIATED LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Section 1. Any city, town or district music teachers association may become and remain affiliated with NJMTA by fulfilling the

requirements of membership as stated in the Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 2. The Executive Committee may suspend or terminate any affiliated Association at any time for justifiable cause, as outlined in the Bylaws, subject to ratification of this action by the NJMTA Board.

ARTICLE 5 – OFFICERS Officers of NJMTA will consist of the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Treasurer/Auditor, Immediate Past President, MTNA Competitions Coordinator, and Membership Chairperson. The manner of election of each officer will be defined in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE 6 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1. The Executive Committee will consist of the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Treasurer/Auditor, Immediate

Past President, MTNA Competitions Coordinator and Membership Chairperson.

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NEW JERSEY MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

Constitution and Bylaws Proposed 1994 and revised 1998, 2000, 2003, 2009, and 2015

ARTICLE 1 – NAME The New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Incorporated, otherwise known as NJMTA, is an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association Inc., otherwise known as MTNA, Cincinnati, Ohio, an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE 2 –PURPOSE Section 1. The purpose for which NJMTA is organized and operated is exclusively literary and educational, as defined in Section 501(c)(3)

of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. The purpose of NJMTA shall be the advancement of music education, and in specific furtherance thereof:

a. To conduct programs and activities to build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public for the benefit and the general welfare of all persons;

b. To ensure that every student shall have access to a balanced, comprehensive, and high quality program of music instruction;

c. To promote the quality of teaching, research and scholarship in music;

d. To promote the involvement of persons of all ages in learning music;

e. To foster the utilization of the most effective techniques and resources in music instruction; and,

f. To facilitate the education of music teachers.

Section 2. NJMTA is a not-for-profit organization whose funds are to be used solely to accomplish the objectives described in Section 1 of this Article 2. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, and to make payments and distributions to further the purposes set out in Section 1 of this Article 2. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. The organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt for federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 3. In the event of the dissolution of this NJMTA, any funds remaining in the treasury, after the payment of any outstanding debts, shall be contributed to MTNA.

ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership classifications and privileges are described in the Bylaws of NJMTA.

Section 2. NJMTA membership dues will be proposed by the Executive Committee and approved by the NJMTA Board. These dues will be in addition to those assessed by MTNA.

Section 3. Membership in the Association can be revoked due to violation of the MTNA Code of Ethics. Termination will be decided by the NJMTA Executive Board.

ARTICLE 4 – AFFILIATED LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Section 1. Any city, town or district music teachers association may become and remain affiliated with NJMTA by fulfilling the

requirements of membership as stated in the Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 2. The Executive Committee may suspend or terminate any affiliated Association at any time for justifiable cause, as outlined in the Bylaws, subject to ratification of this action by the NJMTA Board.

ARTICLE 5 – OFFICERS Officers of NJMTA will consist of the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Treasurer/Auditor, Immediate Past President, MTNA Competitions Coordinator, and Membership Chairperson. The manner of election of each officer will be defined in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE 6 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1. The Executive Committee will consist of the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Treasurer/Auditor, Immediate

Past President, MTNA Competitions Coordinator and Membership Chairperson.

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Section 2. The Executive Committee will determine the policies of NJMTA in consultation with the Board of NJMTA and within the limits of the Constitution and Bylaws. It will actively pursue the purposes of NJMTA and will have control of the disbursements of all funds of NJMTA. Rules and regulations appropriate for the management of NJMTA may be adopted should it be advisable.

Section 3. In order to transact business, a quorum consisting of five (5) voting members of the Executive Committee, at least one of them being the President or President-Elect, must be physically present. Meetings may, in an emergency, be held by teleconference calls, in which all persons participating can hear each other, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence at such a meeting.

ARTICLE 7 – NJMTA BOARD Section 1. The NJMTA Board will consist of the Executive Committee and the following Chairpersons, unless otherwise designated as

Coordinator as listed on page 9.

Section 2. The NJMTA Board will make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding policy and membership concerns.

Section 3. The NJMTA Board will have the power to rescind by a two-thirds vote any decision of the Executive Board.

Section 4. Fifteen (15) members will constitute a quorum of the NJMTA Board.

ARTICLE 8 – COMMITTEES The President, with the approval of the Executive Committee, will appoint such standing and ad hoc committees and chairpersons as required by the Constitution and Bylaws, or as deemed beneficial to NJMTA. The President will be an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. At the President's request the Chairperson of a special committee may become a non-voting member of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE 9 – MEETINGS Section 1. The Annual Meeting of NJMTA will be held at the Conference if this event is held in November, or at a special meeting

specifically called for the Annual Meeting in November. Notice of the meeting will be given at least thirty (30) days in advance. At this meeting, the President will allow the general membership to bring forward items for consideration.

Section 2. A quorum consists of fifteen (15) active members for the election of officers and for the transaction of business at any Annual Meeting or special membership meeting.

Section 3. The NJMTA Executive Committee will meet not less than four (4) times per year. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the President, or upon the request of five members of the Executive Committee, or upon a signed petition of twelve (12) Active members of NJMTA.

Section 4. All meetings of NJMTA will be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order where applicable and where they are consistent with the Constitution, Bylaws and any special rules of order which NJMTA may adopt.

Section 5. The President may appoint a parliamentarian to provide opinions during various meetings.

ARTICLE 10 – PUBLICATION OF CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The NJMTA Constitution and Bylaws will be printed and distributed annually in the Yearbook.

ARTICLE 11 – AMENDMENTS Section 1. The NJMTA Constitution may be amended upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board at

any Annual meeting of NJMTA. Amendments must be agreed upon by at least fifteen (15) members.

Section 2. Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board this Constitution may be amended by a mail ballot. Approval by at least fifteen (15) members will be required for amendment. Members will be given at least thirty (30) days notices, in writing, in advance of the required return date.

Bylaws ARTICLE 1 – MEMBERSHIP Section 1. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

a. Active membership is open to all individuals professionally engaged in any field of musical activity. Active members are entitled to participate in all NJMTA and MTNA activities and programs, to vote, hold office and receive the publications of NJMTA and MTNA. MTNA strongly encourages its members to adopt the Code of Ethics as their personal model of professional conduct.

b. Student Membership is open to all full-time college students currently involved in music study. They may hold membership in an affiliated Association where such an organization is available. Student members are entitled to attend programs and participate in programs of NJMTA upon payment of the registrations fees and to receive the publications of NJMTA and MTNA. They will not have the right to vote, hold office, or enter students in any MTNA competitions.

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Section 2. The Executive Committee will determine the policies of NJMTA in consultation with the Board of NJMTA and within the limits of the Constitution and Bylaws. It will actively pursue the purposes of NJMTA and will have control of the disbursements of all funds of NJMTA. Rules and regulations appropriate for the management of NJMTA may be adopted should it be advisable.

Section 3. In order to transact business, a quorum consisting of five (5) voting members of the Executive Committee, at least one of them being the President or President-Elect, must be physically present. Meetings may, in an emergency, be held by teleconference calls, in which all persons participating can hear each other, and participation in such a meeting shall constitute presence at such a meeting.

ARTICLE 7 – NJMTA BOARD Section 1. The NJMTA Board will consist of the Executive Committee and the following Chairpersons, unless otherwise designated as

Coordinator as listed on page 9.

Section 2. The NJMTA Board will make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding policy and membership concerns.

Section 3. The NJMTA Board will have the power to rescind by a two-thirds vote any decision of the Executive Board.

Section 4. Fifteen (15) members will constitute a quorum of the NJMTA Board.

ARTICLE 8 – COMMITTEES The President, with the approval of the Executive Committee, will appoint such standing and ad hoc committees and chairpersons as required by the Constitution and Bylaws, or as deemed beneficial to NJMTA. The President will be an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. At the President's request the Chairperson of a special committee may become a non-voting member of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE 9 – MEETINGS Section 1. The Annual Meeting of NJMTA will be held at the Conference if this event is held in November, or at a special meeting

specifically called for the Annual Meeting in November. Notice of the meeting will be given at least thirty (30) days in advance. At this meeting, the President will allow the general membership to bring forward items for consideration.

Section 2. A quorum consists of fifteen (15) active members for the election of officers and for the transaction of business at any Annual Meeting or special membership meeting.

Section 3. The NJMTA Executive Committee will meet not less than four (4) times per year. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the President, or upon the request of five members of the Executive Committee, or upon a signed petition of twelve (12) Active members of NJMTA.

Section 4. All meetings of NJMTA will be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order where applicable and where they are consistent with the Constitution, Bylaws and any special rules of order which NJMTA may adopt.

Section 5. The President may appoint a parliamentarian to provide opinions during various meetings.

ARTICLE 10 – PUBLICATION OF CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS The NJMTA Constitution and Bylaws will be printed and distributed annually in the Yearbook.

ARTICLE 11 – AMENDMENTS Section 1. The NJMTA Constitution may be amended upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board at

any Annual meeting of NJMTA. Amendments must be agreed upon by at least fifteen (15) members.

Section 2. Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board this Constitution may be amended by a mail ballot. Approval by at least fifteen (15) members will be required for amendment. Members will be given at least thirty (30) days notices, in writing, in advance of the required return date.

Bylaws ARTICLE 1 – MEMBERSHIP Section 1. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS

a. Active membership is open to all individuals professionally engaged in any field of musical activity. Active members are entitled to participate in all NJMTA and MTNA activities and programs, to vote, hold office and receive the publications of NJMTA and MTNA. MTNA strongly encourages its members to adopt the Code of Ethics as their personal model of professional conduct.

b. Student Membership is open to all full-time college students currently involved in music study. They may hold membership in an affiliated Association where such an organization is available. Student members are entitled to attend programs and participate in programs of NJMTA upon payment of the registrations fees and to receive the publications of NJMTA and MTNA. They will not have the right to vote, hold office, or enter students in any MTNA competitions.

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c. Honorary Membership of NJMTA will be considered for members who have reached the age of seventy (70) and who have contributed substantial service to NJMTA. They will be recognized at a Conference and will be entitled to free membership in NJMTA.

d. Patron Membership is open to individuals and businesses that wish to support the programs of NJMTA and MTNA. Patron members are entitled to attend programs of the Association, and to receive all publications. They will not have the right to vote or to hold office.

ARTICLE 2 a. REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP

No person who has been convicted of a crime involving the sexual or other abuse of a person may be a member of NJMTA. Any accusation that a member of NJMTA has been convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person will be reported to the President of NJMTA who will immediately report the accusation to the President of MTNA. The president of MTNA will appoint a three-person committee to ascertain the validity of a conviction. If the committee substantiates that a person has been convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person, the President of MTNA will immediately terminate the membership of that person. Any membership terminated under this section will be reinstated upon the filing with the MTNA President of a certified copy of the judgment reversing the conviction.

b. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

A person’s membership may be revoked for cause, other than non-payment of dues, by a two-thirds vote by a ballot of all the Board of NJMTA. The vote for revocation shall occur only after the member complained against has been advised of the complaint so lodged and has been given reasonable opportunity to present information on his or her behalf. Such member, if membership is revoked, may appeal for reconsideration of the decision by the Board. In no event will a dues refund be given. Revocation of membership for nonpayment of dues within the prescribed time period shall be automatic and not subject to any further procedure.

c. RESIGNATIONS

A member in good standing may resign from the Association by submitting a letter of resignation to the President who will remove that member from the membership roster.

ARTICLE 3 – FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year will commence on July 1 and end on June 30.

ARTICLE 4 – MEMBERSHIP YEAR The membership fee for all categories of membership is due on the first day of the membership year, after which date members are not in good standing and are not entitled to any privileges of membership until dues are paid for the current membership year. In order to enter students in any event held by NJMTA or MTNA, members must have paid their dues and hold a current membership card.

*MTNA membership goes from July to June.

ARTICLE 5 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1. A Nominating Committee will consist of the Immediate Past President and three Active members of NJMTA. The three

members will be elected by the Board and must agree to serve in this capacity. The Nominating Committee will elect its own chairman. If a vacancy occurs on the Nominating Committee, the replacement member will be the member who received the next highest number of votes in the ballot for Nominating Committee members. The Nominating Committee will prepare a slate of not more than two (2) candidates for each office.

Section 2. The Active members of NJMTA will elect by a majority vote the officers of the Association. Nominations from the floor will be allowed providing the nominee is eligible and has agreed to be a candidate. This consent must be given in writing or in person at the meeting. Election by members must be by a secret ballot, and each office must be voted on separately. Should there be only one nominee for an office, the President may recommend election by general consent. The election will take place at the Annual Meeting in June.

Section 3. The President-Elect, upon completion of his or her term of office, will become President of the NJMTA. Should the elected President-Elect be unable to assume the Presidency, the President will be elected, for that term only, in the same manner as that of the other officers.

Section 4. Each officer will be elected for a term of two (2) years. The President may not serve more than two (2) consecutive years. Officers, who are continuing for further terms under the incoming President, must have their names submitted in writing to the Nominating Committee.

Section 5. All terms of office officially begin on July 1 following the Annual Meeting and will be completed two (2) years later on June 30. All documents will be transferred to the newly elected officers by July 1 after the elections.

Section 6. A vacancy in any office, except that of President, will be filled by the President in consultation with the Executive Committee and with the approval of the Board of NJMTA. A President-Elect selected in this manner cannot assume the office of President without being elected to that office.

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c. Honorary Membership of NJMTA will be considered for members who have reached the age of seventy (70) and who have contributed substantial service to NJMTA. They will be recognized at a Conference and will be entitled to free membership in NJMTA.

d. Patron Membership is open to individuals and businesses that wish to support the programs of NJMTA and MTNA. Patron members are entitled to attend programs of the Association, and to receive all publications. They will not have the right to vote or to hold office.

ARTICLE 2 a. REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP

No person who has been convicted of a crime involving the sexual or other abuse of a person may be a member of NJMTA. Any accusation that a member of NJMTA has been convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person will be reported to the President of NJMTA who will immediately report the accusation to the President of MTNA. The president of MTNA will appoint a three-person committee to ascertain the validity of a conviction. If the committee substantiates that a person has been convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person, the President of MTNA will immediately terminate the membership of that person. Any membership terminated under this section will be reinstated upon the filing with the MTNA President of a certified copy of the judgment reversing the conviction.

b. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

A person’s membership may be revoked for cause, other than non-payment of dues, by a two-thirds vote by a ballot of all the Board of NJMTA. The vote for revocation shall occur only after the member complained against has been advised of the complaint so lodged and has been given reasonable opportunity to present information on his or her behalf. Such member, if membership is revoked, may appeal for reconsideration of the decision by the Board. In no event will a dues refund be given. Revocation of membership for nonpayment of dues within the prescribed time period shall be automatic and not subject to any further procedure.

c. RESIGNATIONS

A member in good standing may resign from the Association by submitting a letter of resignation to the President who will remove that member from the membership roster.

ARTICLE 3 – FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year will commence on July 1 and end on June 30.

ARTICLE 4 – MEMBERSHIP YEAR The membership fee for all categories of membership is due on the first day of the membership year, after which date members are not in good standing and are not entitled to any privileges of membership until dues are paid for the current membership year. In order to enter students in any event held by NJMTA or MTNA, members must have paid their dues and hold a current membership card.

*MTNA membership goes from July to June.

ARTICLE 5 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1. A Nominating Committee will consist of the Immediate Past President and three Active members of NJMTA. The three

members will be elected by the Board and must agree to serve in this capacity. The Nominating Committee will elect its own chairman. If a vacancy occurs on the Nominating Committee, the replacement member will be the member who received the next highest number of votes in the ballot for Nominating Committee members. The Nominating Committee will prepare a slate of not more than two (2) candidates for each office.

Section 2. The Active members of NJMTA will elect by a majority vote the officers of the Association. Nominations from the floor will be allowed providing the nominee is eligible and has agreed to be a candidate. This consent must be given in writing or in person at the meeting. Election by members must be by a secret ballot, and each office must be voted on separately. Should there be only one nominee for an office, the President may recommend election by general consent. The election will take place at the Annual Meeting in June.

Section 3. The President-Elect, upon completion of his or her term of office, will become President of the NJMTA. Should the elected President-Elect be unable to assume the Presidency, the President will be elected, for that term only, in the same manner as that of the other officers.

Section 4. Each officer will be elected for a term of two (2) years. The President may not serve more than two (2) consecutive years. Officers, who are continuing for further terms under the incoming President, must have their names submitted in writing to the Nominating Committee.

Section 5. All terms of office officially begin on July 1 following the Annual Meeting and will be completed two (2) years later on June 30. All documents will be transferred to the newly elected officers by July 1 after the elections.

Section 6. A vacancy in any office, except that of President, will be filled by the President in consultation with the Executive Committee and with the approval of the Board of NJMTA. A President-Elect selected in this manner cannot assume the office of President without being elected to that office.

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ARTICLE 6 – DUTIES OF NJMTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Section 1. The President will be the principal elective officer of NJMTA and will preside at all meetings of NJMTA, the

Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board. The President will act as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. The President will have the power to appoint Standing & Ad Hoc Committees and will perform other duties applicable to the office as prescribed by the parliamentary authority adopted by NJMTA.

Section 2. The President-Elect will preside in the absence of the President and will be the Coordinator of the State Conference.

Section 3. The Recording Secretary will record the minutes of all meetings of the Executive Committee, the NJMTA Board, maintain records of all meetings, and will distribute copies of the minutes in a legal form to all members of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board.

Section 4. The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing, in cooperation with the President, all financial affairs of NJMTA, and will serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee The Treasurer will be responsible for the preparation of periodic reports to the Executive Committee, a written annual report to the entire membership, and to forward financial information to the NJMTA accountant at the end of the fiscal year for tax preparation. After the return is prepared, the Treasurer shall review the return so that it accurately reflects the information held by the Treasurer. Upon the Treasurer’s approval, the Auditor will sign and file the return.

Section 5. The Immediate Past President will serve as an advisor to the Board. If the Immediate Past President can no longer serve, the previous Past President will serve.

Section 6. The Auditor will be responsible for the preparation of all tax returns and other legal obligations required of the Association in the State of New Jersey. The Auditor will also forward copies of all legal filings with the MTNA National Office. The Auditor will also preside over the secret balloting during election of officers. Further duties will be dictated by the President and the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE 7 – AFFILIATED LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Section 1. Any city, town or district music teachers association may petition to the Executive Committee for affiliation in

NJMTA by providing evidence that the following requirements have been fulfilled:

a. That two (2) copies of the Local Association governing document(s) (e.g., Constitution, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation) have been filed with the Secretary and that they are consistent with those of NJMTA.

b. That its fiscal and membership years coincide with those of NJMTA.

Section 2. Upon determining that a petitioning local music teachers association has fulfilled the requirements of Section one (1) of this Article, NJMTA will approve the petition.

Section 3. In referring to its affiliation it will use the phrase "Affiliated with the New Jersey Music Teachers Association." This specified phrase will be included in the constitutions of all affiliated Local Associations.

Section 4. If a local music teachers association has affiliated with NJMTA as a Local Association, all members of that Local Association must be members of both NJMTA and MTNA.

Section 5. Annual renewal of a Local Association will be made without reconsideration by NJMTA provided:

a. That the affiliate has not formally notified NJMTA that it wishes to discontinue affiliation.

b. That all changes in the Constitution and Bylaws of the affiliated Local Association have been filed with NJMTA, that they are consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of NJMTA, and have been approved by NJMTA.

c. That all provisions of Section one (1) and four (4) of this Article continue to be fulfilled. ARTICLE 8 – COMMITTEES Section 1. The NJMTA Student Activities Committee will consist of the President, the Student Activities Coordinator

(Awards Coordinator), and the following chairs: Recital Auditions, Judging Coordinator, Young Musicians Competition, Concerto Competition, High School Scholarship, Composer Commission Competition, Master Class Coordinator, and Spring Piano Festival.

Section 2. The Communications Committee will consist of the Yearbook Editors, Newsletter Editor, Web Site Coordinator, Advertising Chairperson and Archivist.

Section 3. The Past Presidents Advisory Committee will consist of all Past Presidents of NJMTA who are active members of NJMTA. They will serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and will meet as is deemed necessary. The NJMTA Immediate Past President will be the Chairperson.

Section 4. The Conference Committee will consist of the President, the President-Elect, the NJMTA Young Musicians Competitions Coordinators, and the MTNA Competitions Coordinator.

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Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board. The President will act as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. The President will have the power to appoint Standing & Ad Hoc Committees and will perform other duties applicable to the office as prescribed by the parliamentary authority adopted by NJMTA.

Section 2. The President-Elect will preside in the absence of the President and will be the Coordinator of the State Conference.

Section 3. The Recording Secretary will record the minutes of all meetings of the Executive Committee, the NJMTA Board, maintain records of all meetings, and will distribute copies of the minutes in a legal form to all members of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board.

Section 4. The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing, in cooperation with the President, all financial affairs of NJMTA, and will serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee The Treasurer will be responsible for the preparation of periodic reports to the Executive Committee, a written annual report to the entire membership, and to forward financial information to the NJMTA accountant at the end of the fiscal year for tax preparation. After the return is prepared, the Treasurer shall review the return so that it accurately reflects the information held by the Treasurer. Upon the Treasurer’s approval, the Auditor will sign and file the return.

Section 5. The Immediate Past President will serve as an advisor to the Board. If the Immediate Past President can no longer serve, the previous Past President will serve.

Section 6. The Auditor will be responsible for the preparation of all tax returns and other legal obligations required of the Association in the State of New Jersey. The Auditor will also forward copies of all legal filings with the MTNA National Office. The Auditor will also preside over the secret balloting during election of officers. Further duties will be dictated by the President and the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE 7 – AFFILIATED LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS Section 1. Any city, town or district music teachers association may petition to the Executive Committee for affiliation in

NJMTA by providing evidence that the following requirements have been fulfilled:

a. That two (2) copies of the Local Association governing document(s) (e.g., Constitution, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation) have been filed with the Secretary and that they are consistent with those of NJMTA.

b. That its fiscal and membership years coincide with those of NJMTA.

Section 2. Upon determining that a petitioning local music teachers association has fulfilled the requirements of Section one (1) of this Article, NJMTA will approve the petition.

Section 3. In referring to its affiliation it will use the phrase "Affiliated with the New Jersey Music Teachers Association." This specified phrase will be included in the constitutions of all affiliated Local Associations.

Section 4. If a local music teachers association has affiliated with NJMTA as a Local Association, all members of that Local Association must be members of both NJMTA and MTNA.

Section 5. Annual renewal of a Local Association will be made without reconsideration by NJMTA provided:

a. That the affiliate has not formally notified NJMTA that it wishes to discontinue affiliation.

b. That all changes in the Constitution and Bylaws of the affiliated Local Association have been filed with NJMTA, that they are consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of NJMTA, and have been approved by NJMTA.

c. That all provisions of Section one (1) and four (4) of this Article continue to be fulfilled. ARTICLE 8 – COMMITTEES Section 1. The NJMTA Student Activities Committee will consist of the President, the Student Activities Coordinator

(Awards Coordinator), and the following chairs: Recital Auditions, Judging Coordinator, Young Musicians Competition, Concerto Competition, High School Scholarship, Composer Commission Competition, Master Class Coordinator, and Spring Piano Festival.

Section 2. The Communications Committee will consist of the Yearbook Editors, Newsletter Editor, Web Site Coordinator, Advertising Chairperson and Archivist.

Section 3. The Past Presidents Advisory Committee will consist of all Past Presidents of NJMTA who are active members of NJMTA. They will serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and will meet as is deemed necessary. The NJMTA Immediate Past President will be the Chairperson.

Section 4. The Conference Committee will consist of the President, the President-Elect, the NJMTA Young Musicians Competitions Coordinators, and the MTNA Competitions Coordinator.

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Vision and Values The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, and volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.

Code of Ethics The principles and aspirations found in the Code of Ethics are not conditions of membership, but are goals and ideals that each MTNA member should strive to make an essential part of his or her professional commitment to students, to colleagues, and to society.

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTSThe teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner: The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires

disclosure. The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio. The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student. The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind. The teacher shall respect the student’s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his or her

choice.

COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUESThe teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession. The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or

malicious statements about colleagues. The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the

course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.

The teacher shall participate in the student’s change of teachers with as much communication aspossible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIETYThe teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity. The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications. The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies. The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.

Adopted December 2003; Revised May 2013

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Vision and Values The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.

The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, and volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.

Code of Ethics The principles and aspirations found in the Code of Ethics are not conditions of membership, but are goals and ideals that each MTNA member should strive to make an essential part of his or her professional commitment to students, to colleagues, and to society.

COMMITMENT TO STUDENTSThe teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner: The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires

disclosure. The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio. The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student. The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind. The teacher shall respect the student’s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his or her

choice.

COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUESThe teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession. The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or

malicious statements about colleagues. The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the

course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.

The teacher shall participate in the student’s change of teachers with as much communication aspossible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.

COMMITMENT TO SOCIETYThe teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity. The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications. The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies. The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.

Adopted December 2003; Revised May 2013

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Officers and Committees For the most updated board positions, check www.njmta.com.

*ONLY TEACHERS CAN CONTACT THE CHAIRPERSONS OR THE NJMTA OFFICERS*

Officers President Hendry Wijaya President-Elect Ting-Ting Lien Recording Secretary Renae Block Treasurer/Auditor Deborah S. Gers Immediate Past President Wei-Yuh Christina Xie MTNA Competition Chairperson Wei-Yuh Christina Xie Membership Chairperson Yuhui Chloris Li Board Members Anti-Trust Compliancy Officer Deborah S. Gers Arts Advocacy Chairperson Betty Stoloff Community Outreach Yelena Uzlaner-Massotti College Faculty Forum Phyllis Lehrer Historian Margaret Knight Independent Music Teachers Forum Chair Marianne Lauffer MTNA Foundation Chair Suzanne Lehrer MTNA Professional Certification Chair Marcia Yurko MTNA Student Composition Competition Julia Kovalev MTNA Composer Commission Competition Emily Lau MTNA Junior State Competition Coordinator Amy Tu MTNA Senior State Competition Coordinator Wei-Yuh Christina Xie MTNA Young Artist State Competition Coordinator Amy Tu MTNA Chamber Music State Competition Coordinator Wei-Yuh Christina Xie Student Chapters Advisor & Chairperson Ingrid Clarfield Standing Committees Communications Committee

Yearbook Editor Renae Block Yearbook & Conference Advertising Jason Gallagher Newsletter Editor Yvonne Chin Web Site Coordinator Yvonne Chin

Conference Planning Committee Ting-Ting Lien (chair), Marianne Lauffer, Yuhui Chloris Li, Chiu-Ling Lin, Lillian Livingston, Betty Stoloff, Hendry Wijaya, Wei-Yuh Christina Xie, Renae Block

Nominating Committee Wei-Yuh Christina Xie (chair), Chiu-Ling Lin, Betty Stoloff Student Activities

Piano Judging Coordinator Tomoko Harada Facilities Coordinator Chiu-Ling Lin Awards Coordinator Ikumi Hiraiwa Composer Commission Competition Emily Lau High School Scholarship Competition Margaret Knight Advanced Master Class Chairperson Kyu-Jung Rhee Performathon Betty Stoloff Spring Piano Festival Cyenny Pesik, Shuling Juan Spring Recital Auditions

Piano – North Jersey Grace Kuo Piano – Princeton Area TBA Strings Ingrid Tang Chinese Folk Instruments Yi Yang Winds, Brass & Percussion Renae Block Voice Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu

Young Musicians Competition Piano TBA Strings Ingrid Tang Chinese Instruments Yang Yi Winds, Brass & Percussion Renae Block Voice Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu

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Officers and Committees For the most updated board positions, check www.njmta.com.

*ONLY TEACHERS CAN CONTACT THE CHAIRPERSONS OR THE NJMTA OFFICERS*

Officers President Hendry Wijaya President-Elect Ting-Ting Lien Recording Secretary Renae Block Treasurer/Auditor Deborah S. Gers Immediate Past President Wei-Yuh Christina Xie MTNA Competition Chairperson Wei-Yuh Christina Xie Membership Chairperson Yuhui Chloris Li Board Members Anti-Trust Compliancy Officer Deborah S. Gers Arts Advocacy Chairperson Betty Stoloff Community Outreach Yelena Uzlaner-Massotti College Faculty Forum Phyllis Lehrer Historian Margaret Knight Independent Music Teachers Forum Chair Marianne Lauffer MTNA Foundation Chair Suzanne Lehrer MTNA Professional Certification Chair Marcia Yurko MTNA Student Composition Competition Julia Kovalev MTNA Composer Commission Competition Emily Lau MTNA Junior State Competition Coordinator Amy Tu MTNA Senior State Competition Coordinator Wei-Yuh Christina Xie MTNA Young Artist State Competition Coordinator Amy Tu MTNA Chamber Music State Competition Coordinator Wei-Yuh Christina Xie Student Chapters Advisor & Chairperson Ingrid Clarfield Standing Committees Communications Committee

Yearbook Editor Renae Block Yearbook & Conference Advertising Jason Gallagher Newsletter Editor Yvonne Chin Web Site Coordinator Yvonne Chin

Conference Planning Committee Ting-Ting Lien (chair), Marianne Lauffer, Yuhui Chloris Li, Chiu-Ling Lin, Lillian Livingston, Betty Stoloff, Hendry Wijaya, Wei-Yuh Christina Xie, Renae Block

Nominating Committee Wei-Yuh Christina Xie (chair), Chiu-Ling Lin, Betty Stoloff Student Activities

Piano Judging Coordinator Tomoko Harada Facilities Coordinator Chiu-Ling Lin Awards Coordinator Ikumi Hiraiwa Composer Commission Competition Emily Lau High School Scholarship Competition Margaret Knight Advanced Master Class Chairperson Kyu-Jung Rhee Performathon Betty Stoloff Spring Piano Festival Cyenny Pesik, Shuling Juan Spring Recital Auditions

Piano – North Jersey Grace Kuo Piano – Princeton Area TBA Strings Ingrid Tang Chinese Folk Instruments Yi Yang Winds, Brass & Percussion Renae Block Voice Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu

Young Musicians Competition Piano TBA Strings Ingrid Tang Chinese Instruments Yang Yi Winds, Brass & Percussion Renae Block Voice Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu

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Past Presidents

In January of 1954, Frances Clark and Louise Goss organized the first committee of music educators interested in founding a state chapter of MTNA. Frances Clark was the Founding President and Louise Goss chaired the first nominating committee. In the fall of 1954, the first elected president was installed at the first Conference. Listed below are the past presidents of NJMTA who have volunteered their time and their expertise on behalf of the music profession.

1954 – 1956 Hoyle Carpenter 1988 – 1992 Ingrid Clarfield

1956 – 1958 Eric Steiner 1992 – 1994 Margaret Knight

1958 – 1962 Thomas Kincaid 1994 – 1996 Rachel Heard

1962 – 1964 Dorothy Morse 1996 – 1998 Yining Wang

1964 – 1968 Thomas Richner 1998 – 2000 Julia Lam

1968 – 1970 Paul Keuter 2000 – 2002 Marianne Lauffer

1970 – 1972 Richard Chronister 2002 – 2003 Miriam Eley

1972 – 1974 Marge Ritchie 2003 – 2005 Deborah Gers

1974 – 1976 Joseph Prendergast 2005 – 2007 Betty Stoloff

1976 – 1978 Mildred Savarese 2007 – 2009 Lillian Livingston

1978 – 1980 Gus Ferri 2009 – 2011 Chiu-Ling Lin

1980 – 1984 Sam Holland 2011 – 2013 Diane Hou

1984 – 1988 Lillian Livingston 2013 – 2015 Wei-Yuh Christina Xie

NJMTA Teacher of the Year

NJMTA has established a special award to recognize an outstanding teacher in teaching, character, and service, to be in line with MTNA’s Teacher of the Year Award to be given at the annual National Conference. Listed below are the recipients of this award.

2009 Ingrid Clarfield 2013 Lillian Livingston

2011 Chiu-Tze Lin 2014 Ingrid Tang

2012 Phyllis Lehrer 2015 Chiu-Ling Lin

NJMTA Service Award

2009 Tomoko Harada 2013 Margaret Knight

2010 Grace Chang 2014 Hwei-Lan Luo

2011 Christina Xie & Jessica Tsai 2015 Renae Block

2012 Deborah Gers

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Past Presidents

In January of 1954, Frances Clark and Louise Goss organized the first committee of music educators interested in founding a state chapter of MTNA. Frances Clark was the Founding President and Louise Goss chaired the first nominating committee. In the fall of 1954, the first elected president was installed at the first Conference. Listed below are the past presidents of NJMTA who have volunteered their time and their expertise on behalf of the music profession.

1954 – 1956 Hoyle Carpenter 1988 – 1992 Ingrid Clarfield

1956 – 1958 Eric Steiner 1992 – 1994 Margaret Knight

1958 – 1962 Thomas Kincaid 1994 – 1996 Rachel Heard

1962 – 1964 Dorothy Morse 1996 – 1998 Yining Wang

1964 – 1968 Thomas Richner 1998 – 2000 Julia Lam

1968 – 1970 Paul Keuter 2000 – 2002 Marianne Lauffer

1970 – 1972 Richard Chronister 2002 – 2003 Miriam Eley

1972 – 1974 Marge Ritchie 2003 – 2005 Deborah Gers

1974 – 1976 Joseph Prendergast 2005 – 2007 Betty Stoloff

1976 – 1978 Mildred Savarese 2007 – 2009 Lillian Livingston

1978 – 1980 Gus Ferri 2009 – 2011 Chiu-Ling Lin

1980 – 1984 Sam Holland 2011 – 2013 Diane Hou

1984 – 1988 Lillian Livingston 2013 – 2015 Wei-Yuh Christina Xie

NJMTA Teacher of the Year

NJMTA has established a special award to recognize an outstanding teacher in teaching, character, and service, to be in line with MTNA’s Teacher of the Year Award to be given at the annual National Conference. Listed below are the recipients of this award.

2009 Ingrid Clarfield 2013 Lillian Livingston

2011 Chiu-Tze Lin 2014 Ingrid Tang

2012 Phyllis Lehrer 2015 Chiu-Ling Lin

NJMTA Service Award

2009 Tomoko Harada 2013 Margaret Knight

2010 Grace Chang 2014 Hwei-Lan Luo

2011 Christina Xie & Jessica Tsai 2015 Renae Block

2012 Deborah Gers

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MTNA Professional Certification

Chairperson: Marcia Yurko

MTNA Professional Certification is the only existing national certification program for the independent studio music teacher. This Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession, as well as the public who interacts with the profession. For the music teaching professional, Certification provides prestige, recognition, the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power. For the public, Certification helps readily identify competent applied music teachers in their communities. The designation of Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) is given to successful candidates who meet the professional competencies and standards required for MTNA certification. All applied music teachers who actively engage in the profession are eligible for MTNA Professional Certification. Certification candidates are required to complete these projects:

1. Explanation of teaching philosophy 2. Analysis of teaching pieces 3. Video of teaching 4. Description of teaching environment 5. Discussion of business ethics and studio policies

Visit www.mtnacertification.org or email mtnacertification@mtna.org for more information about the new process and to download a PowerPoint presentation that outlines the new process. On this website, you can also find detailed description of the requirements, forms, fee information and other materials, including articles about video recording lessons. To contact MTNA national headquarters, please e-mail your request to mtnanet@mtna.org, phone (888) 512-5278 ext. 237 or mail to: MTNA Certification Request: 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202

You may also log on to www.mtna.org for more and the most current information.

For more information, contact: Marcia Yurko, Chairperson Phone: (856) 582-9793 Email: mjyurko@hotmail.com

Nationally Certified Teachers in New Jersey Taubyl Bell Julia Lam Kyu Jung Rhee Elena B. Benedict Phyllis A Lehrer Natalie Ross Marvin Blickenstaff Suzanne Lehrer Alynn C. Schwiep Laudenslager Bing Bing Chang David J. Leifer Margaret Sheneman Nan L Childress-Orchard Miriam E. Lerner Lyndall Soden Ingrid J Clarfield Ting Ting Lien Frances L. Taylor Shirley T Fan Kum Foong Teresa Lim Yining Wang Jeannine Hamburg Chiu-Ling Lin Debra M. Wiggins Tomoko Harada Fang-Ting Liu Hendry Wijaya Ikumi Hiraiwa Lillian Livingston Richard Woo Anita Juntilla Hwei-Lan Luo Wei-Yuh Christina Xie Eunju Joung Kim Rose Elizabeth McCathran Cathy Tao Yin Margaret E Knight Judith A. Meisels Anli Young Julia Kovalev Joy Marie Parker Marcia J Yurko

*Please refer to www.MTNA.org for the most current information.

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MTNA Professional Certification

Chairperson: Marcia Yurko

MTNA Professional Certification is the only existing national certification program for the independent studio music teacher. This Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession, as well as the public who interacts with the profession. For the music teaching professional, Certification provides prestige, recognition, the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power. For the public, Certification helps readily identify competent applied music teachers in their communities. The designation of Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) is given to successful candidates who meet the professional competencies and standards required for MTNA certification. All applied music teachers who actively engage in the profession are eligible for MTNA Professional Certification. Certification candidates are required to complete these projects:

1. Explanation of teaching philosophy 2. Analysis of teaching pieces 3. Video of teaching 4. Description of teaching environment 5. Discussion of business ethics and studio policies

Visit www.mtnacertification.org or email mtnacertification@mtna.org for more information about the new process and to download a PowerPoint presentation that outlines the new process. On this website, you can also find detailed description of the requirements, forms, fee information and other materials, including articles about video recording lessons. To contact MTNA national headquarters, please e-mail your request to mtnanet@mtna.org, phone (888) 512-5278 ext. 237 or mail to: MTNA Certification Request: 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202

You may also log on to www.mtna.org for more and the most current information.

For more information, contact: Marcia Yurko, Chairperson Phone: (856) 582-9793 Email: mjyurko@hotmail.com

Nationally Certified Teachers in New Jersey Taubyl Bell Julia Lam Kyu Jung Rhee Elena B. Benedict Phyllis A Lehrer Natalie Ross Marvin Blickenstaff Suzanne Lehrer Alynn C. Schwiep Laudenslager Bing Bing Chang David J. Leifer Margaret Sheneman Nan L Childress-Orchard Miriam E. Lerner Lyndall Soden Ingrid J Clarfield Ting Ting Lien Frances L. Taylor Shirley T Fan Kum Foong Teresa Lim Yining Wang Jeannine Hamburg Chiu-Ling Lin Debra M. Wiggins Tomoko Harada Fang-Ting Liu Hendry Wijaya Ikumi Hiraiwa Lillian Livingston Richard Woo Anita Juntilla Hwei-Lan Luo Wei-Yuh Christina Xie Eunju Joung Kim Rose Elizabeth McCathran Cathy Tao Yin Margaret E Knight Judith A. Meisels Anli Young Julia Kovalev Joy Marie Parker Marcia J Yurko

*Please refer to www.MTNA.org for the most current information.

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MTNA Collegiate Chapters

Chairperson: Ingrid Clarfield

The New Jersey MTNA Collegiate Chapter is under the direction of Professor Ingrid Clarfield. As collegiate members, students have the opportunity to expand their professional careers in pedagogical and musical events with other great musicians from around the country.

The Collegiate Chapter has a variety of new members, undergraduates and graduate students, who are very enthusiastic about how their experiences in NJMTA and MTNA with help them with their future. Each member is enthusiastic about the chapter and being a part of NJMTA and MTNA.

This year's members of the NJMTA Collegiate Chapter of Westminster Choir College include Jason Gallagher (Jr. Faculty Advisor), Ray Nugent (President), Alexandra Pitocchi (Secretary), Hannah Lanese (Treasurer), and Raymond Lau and Jason Gallagher (Community Outreach). The NJMTA Collegiate Chapter has been active in community outreach programs this past year in such locations as The Pavilions at Forrestal Assisted Living Facility in Princeton, NJ. We are also looking into other facilities in the area and have already located a few new possible venues for this year. We have enjoyed giving outreach recitals to the patients and staff there who are always excited to have us and eager to see us as many times during the year as possible. Recent activities also include preparation for the NJMTA Conference in fundraising endeavors: we will be selling used music and maintaining a silent auction for Master Classes given by Westminster Choir College piano faculty members. All proceeds will go to the chapter to help finance our attendance at the 2016 MTNA National Conference in San Antonio, Texas in April. We have a variety of new members, undergraduates and graduate students, who are very enthusiastic about how their experiences in NJMTA and MTNA will help them with their future. Each member is passionate about the chapter and excited to be a part of this organization.

Collegiate Chapters

An MTNA collegiate chapter is the future music teacher's connection with the larger community of committed music professionals—a community committed to inspiring and developing the utmost professionalism in all its members. MTNA collegiate chapters provide a way to fill gaps—to provide the information and experience necessary to complete an education as both a knowledgeable, inspiring music teacher and a successful entrepreneur.

Mission Statement

MTNA collegiate chapters provide educational, musical, social and professional experiences that augment the student’s formal course of study, acquaint students with professional opportunities and career options in the field of music, and develop professional leadership skills. Collegiate chapters also provide an important opportunity for MTNA college faculty members to increase their participation in MTNA activities by becoming a collegiate chapter advisor.

For more information please contact MTNA National Headquarters at 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 421-1420; (888) 512- 5278; Fax (513) 421-2503; E-mail: mtnanet@mtna.org.

MTNA College Faculty Forum

Chairperson: Phyllis A. Lehrer

College Faculty Forum

Provides opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting college music faculty, supports NJMTA Student Chapter fundraising events, and recommends major college faculty program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.

Mission Statement

To provide opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting college music faculty and to recommend major college faculty program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.

Please forward suggestions for a panel discussion on current issues in music programs at colleges and universities as well as other suggestions for involvement of college faculty at our conferences to:

Phyllis A. Lehrer lehrer@rider.edu

For more information please contact MTNA National Headquarters at 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 421-1420; (888) 512- 5278; Fax (513) 421-2503; E-mail: mtnanet@mtna.org or Deborah Martin at dsmartin@ithaca.edu

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MTNA Collegiate Chapters

Chairperson: Ingrid Clarfield

The New Jersey MTNA Collegiate Chapter is under the direction of Professor Ingrid Clarfield. As collegiate members, students have the opportunity to expand their professional careers in pedagogical and musical events with other great musicians from around the country.

The Collegiate Chapter has a variety of new members, undergraduates and graduate students, who are very enthusiastic about how their experiences in NJMTA and MTNA with help them with their future. Each member is enthusiastic about the chapter and being a part of NJMTA and MTNA.

This year's members of the NJMTA Collegiate Chapter of Westminster Choir College include Jason Gallagher (Jr. Faculty Advisor), Ray Nugent (President), Alexandra Pitocchi (Secretary), Hannah Lanese (Treasurer), and Raymond Lau and Jason Gallagher (Community Outreach). The NJMTA Collegiate Chapter has been active in community outreach programs this past year in such locations as The Pavilions at Forrestal Assisted Living Facility in Princeton, NJ. We are also looking into other facilities in the area and have already located a few new possible venues for this year. We have enjoyed giving outreach recitals to the patients and staff there who are always excited to have us and eager to see us as many times during the year as possible. Recent activities also include preparation for the NJMTA Conference in fundraising endeavors: we will be selling used music and maintaining a silent auction for Master Classes given by Westminster Choir College piano faculty members. All proceeds will go to the chapter to help finance our attendance at the 2016 MTNA National Conference in San Antonio, Texas in April. We have a variety of new members, undergraduates and graduate students, who are very enthusiastic about how their experiences in NJMTA and MTNA will help them with their future. Each member is passionate about the chapter and excited to be a part of this organization.

Collegiate Chapters

An MTNA collegiate chapter is the future music teacher's connection with the larger community of committed music professionals—a community committed to inspiring and developing the utmost professionalism in all its members. MTNA collegiate chapters provide a way to fill gaps—to provide the information and experience necessary to complete an education as both a knowledgeable, inspiring music teacher and a successful entrepreneur.

Mission Statement

MTNA collegiate chapters provide educational, musical, social and professional experiences that augment the student’s formal course of study, acquaint students with professional opportunities and career options in the field of music, and develop professional leadership skills. Collegiate chapters also provide an important opportunity for MTNA college faculty members to increase their participation in MTNA activities by becoming a collegiate chapter advisor.

For more information please contact MTNA National Headquarters at 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 421-1420; (888) 512- 5278; Fax (513) 421-2503; E-mail: mtnanet@mtna.org.

MTNA College Faculty Forum

Chairperson: Phyllis A. Lehrer

College Faculty Forum

Provides opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting college music faculty, supports NJMTA Student Chapter fundraising events, and recommends major college faculty program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.

Mission Statement

To provide opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting college music faculty and to recommend major college faculty program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.

Please forward suggestions for a panel discussion on current issues in music programs at colleges and universities as well as other suggestions for involvement of college faculty at our conferences to:

Phyllis A. Lehrer lehrer@rider.edu

For more information please contact MTNA National Headquarters at 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 421-1420; (888) 512- 5278; Fax (513) 421-2503; E-mail: mtnanet@mtna.org or Deborah Martin at dsmartin@ithaca.edu

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MTNA Foundation

Chairperson: Suzanne Lehrer

America’s Music Future

The future of music education is firmly in the hands of today’s music teachers and students. America’s musical future needs a sound foundation built by teachers dedicated to the education of their students. Those teachers need a strong system to support their continuing improvement as educators, business people and cultural-bearers.

MTNA Foundation Purpose

Music Teachers National Association, with its 25,000 independent and collegiate member teachers, is an important part of the support system moving music teaching into the twenty-first century. The MTNA Foundation, established in 1989, is committed to keeping America’s music future alive for succeeding generations by supporting programs that demonstrate the value and enhance public understanding of the music teaching profession. The MTNA Foundation supports comprehensive programs that nurture the creation, performance, study, and teaching of music.

MTNA Foundation Programs

Take a few moments to think about music and its place in your daily life. Consider becoming a part of the support system through your involvement in the MTNA Foundation. You can help the MTNA Foundation with your investment in programs that:

Award teacher enrichment grants to MTNA members for private study or collegiate level coursework. Encourage educational projects and community outreach through matching grants to MTNA local associations. Offer workshops, seminars, symposia, and other educational programs on topics and issues of importance to the music teaching

profession. Encourage the generation and performance of new American music through the national composition commission program. Bring about the creation of new works by American composers with the MTNA Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year award. Encourage student achievement with awards for MTNA national performance and composition competitions at elementary, junior

high, high school, and collegiate levels. Enable students to participate in MTNA competitions through travel grants.

Investment

The MTNA Foundation enriches the cultural environment of countless communities – including yours. It supports the professional development of teachers and students that, in turn, aids in our nation’s quest for excellence. You investment in the MTNA Foundation will help MTNA members and their students achieve their goals and provide support for the continuation of our cultural richness.

When you invest in the MTNA Foundation you are cultivating the art of music in America. You become an investor who is personally committed to keeping music alive for the next generation.

MTNA Foundation Fellows

2006 Ingrid Clarfield 2012 Betty Stoloff

2007 Phyllis Lehrer 2013 Marianne Lauffer

2009 Lillian Livingston 2014 Chiu-Ling Lin

2010 Margaret Knight 2015 Deborah Gers

2011 Veda Zuponcic 2016 Chiu-Tze Lin

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MTNA Foundation

Chairperson: Suzanne Lehrer

America’s Music Future

The future of music education is firmly in the hands of today’s music teachers and students. America’s musical future needs a sound foundation built by teachers dedicated to the education of their students. Those teachers need a strong system to support their continuing improvement as educators, business people and cultural-bearers.

MTNA Foundation Purpose

Music Teachers National Association, with its 25,000 independent and collegiate member teachers, is an important part of the support system moving music teaching into the twenty-first century. The MTNA Foundation, established in 1989, is committed to keeping America’s music future alive for succeeding generations by supporting programs that demonstrate the value and enhance public understanding of the music teaching profession. The MTNA Foundation supports comprehensive programs that nurture the creation, performance, study, and teaching of music.

MTNA Foundation Programs

Take a few moments to think about music and its place in your daily life. Consider becoming a part of the support system through your involvement in the MTNA Foundation. You can help the MTNA Foundation with your investment in programs that:

Award teacher enrichment grants to MTNA members for private study or collegiate level coursework. Encourage educational projects and community outreach through matching grants to MTNA local associations. Offer workshops, seminars, symposia, and other educational programs on topics and issues of importance to the music teaching

profession. Encourage the generation and performance of new American music through the national composition commission program. Bring about the creation of new works by American composers with the MTNA Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year award. Encourage student achievement with awards for MTNA national performance and composition competitions at elementary, junior

high, high school, and collegiate levels. Enable students to participate in MTNA competitions through travel grants.

Investment

The MTNA Foundation enriches the cultural environment of countless communities – including yours. It supports the professional development of teachers and students that, in turn, aids in our nation’s quest for excellence. You investment in the MTNA Foundation will help MTNA members and their students achieve their goals and provide support for the continuation of our cultural richness.

When you invest in the MTNA Foundation you are cultivating the art of music in America. You become an investor who is personally committed to keeping music alive for the next generation.

MTNA Foundation Fellows

2006 Ingrid Clarfield 2012 Betty Stoloff

2007 Phyllis Lehrer 2013 Marianne Lauffer

2009 Lillian Livingston 2014 Chiu-Ling Lin

2010 Margaret Knight 2015 Deborah Gers

2011 Veda Zuponcic 2016 Chiu-Tze Lin

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Frances Clark-Louise Goss Endowment Fund Marvin Blickenstaff Endowment

Fund

We in New Jersey take special pride in the Frances Clark-Louise Goss Endowment fund and the Marvin Blickenstaff Endowment Fund, which will be a perpetual investment ensuring the continuation of MTNA Foundation grants and programs for the future. Frances Clark and Louise Goss were the two of the founding members of the New Jersey Music Teachers Association.

Contribution Categories

The Founders Society Platinum Circle: $10,000 or more

Gold Circle: $2,000-9.999 Silver Circle: $2,500 – 4,999 Bronze Circle: $1,000- 2,499

Benefactor: $500-999 Supporter: $50-99 Guarantor: $250-499 Friend: $25-49 Sustainer: $100-249 Donor: Up to $25

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Frances Clark-Louise Goss Endowment Fund Marvin Blickenstaff Endowment

Fund

We in New Jersey take special pride in the Frances Clark-Louise Goss Endowment fund and the Marvin Blickenstaff Endowment Fund, which will be a perpetual investment ensuring the continuation of MTNA Foundation grants and programs for the future. Frances Clark and Louise Goss were the two of the founding members of the New Jersey Music Teachers Association.

Contribution Categories

The Founders Society Platinum Circle: $10,000 or more

Gold Circle: $2,000-9.999 Silver Circle: $2,500 – 4,999 Bronze Circle: $1,000- 2,499

Benefactor: $500-999 Supporter: $50-99 Guarantor: $250-499 Friend: $25-49 Sustainer: $100-249 Donor: Up to $25

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Guest Artists

PETER MACK Irish pianist PETER MACK is in great demand as a performer, clinician, convention artist, adjudicator, and teacher. Celebrated for his moving playing, and his easy rapport with audiences, he has performed throughout the United States and Europe, as well as in Australia, India, and the former Soviet Union. He is the winner of the New Orleans, Young Keyboard Artists, and Pacific International Piano Competitions. His prize in the Sherman-Clay competition included a Steinway grand piano. Naturally, he is a Steinway artist! Peter Mack is well known for his extensive repertoire, having performed twenty-six concertos with orchestras. A choral scholar at Trinity College Dublin, and a fellow of Trinity College London, he has a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Washington. His principal teachers were Frank Heneghan and Bela Siki. In 2013, Dr. Mack received the extraordinary honor of being asked to deliver both the Advanced Piano Masterclass at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) annual convention in California and the Masterclass for MTNA Winners at the biennial National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP) in Illinois. His students are frequent winners of local, national, and international competitions. He is the proud teacher of nineteen MTNA national finalists, and two MTNA national first place winners. A former board member of MTNA, Peter Mack was the chair of the MTNA National Conference Planning Committee for the 2014 Chicago conference. In 2015, he was selected as an MTNA Foundation Fellow, a program that “honors deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession.” Peter Mack's 2014-2015 list of engagements includes performances in two of the most acoustically perfect performance spaces in Europe; the Salle Cortot of the Ecole Normale in Paris, and the Haydnsaal of the Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria. Dr. Mack is Professor of Piano Performance at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. KEITH PORTER SNELL KEITH PORTER-SNELL is a pianist, piano teacher, and writer of educational music for piano students. As a performer, he specializes in piano music written to be played with the left hand alone. Keith appears as recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom. Keith teaches beginning through advanced students, and has given over 400 workshops to piano teachers throughout the US and abroad. He has more than 150 titles published by the Kjos Music Company, a leading publisher of educational music. Keith won the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, which provided his London debut in 1984. He subsequently signed with Columbia Artist Management and recorded for Virgin Records. In 1986, Keith was diagnosed with focal dystonia (a repetitive motion injury) in his right hand. As a result, he found it increasingly difficult to meet the demands of his performance schedule. In 1988 he withdrew from his professional life as a pianist, and re-focused his energies on his teaching career, expanding his independent piano studio and giving master classes throughout the United States. Keith has also taught at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, where he was the Assistant Director of the Young Artist Piano Program. He currently teaches piano at Bath Spa University. In 1993, Keith started his own company, Academy Records, which specialized in making CD recordings of standard piano teaching music. These CDs were created for piano students and teachers to listen to as models for performance. His creation of this product has influenced and revolutionized piano teaching materials. Keith’s entrepreneurial endeavor with Academy Re- cords led to the invitation from the Neil A. Kjos Music Company to become an editor, author, and composer of educational piano music. His music books and CDs are ranked among the most popular teaching resources on the market today. Keith is a passionate proponent of piano mu- sic for the left hand alone. He returned to the concert stage in 2006 as a left handed pianist, discovering an intensely gratifying new journey of music making. His left hand alone repertoire includes solo works, chamber music, and concertos by 19th and 20th century composers, as well as new music written especially for Keith by Kathleen Ryan and Beverley Flanagan. In the spring of 2012, Keith made a three week tour of Malaysia and Singapore. Keith received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California, where he was a student of John Perry. Other studies include work with Maria Clodes Jagauride, Professor of Piano at Boston University. A native of San Francisco, Keith lives in Bath, England. He maintains a second home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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NJMTA 2016 STATE CONFERENCE

Guest Artists

PETER MACK Irish pianist PETER MACK is in great demand as a performer, clinician, convention artist, adjudicator, and teacher. Celebrated for his moving playing, and his easy rapport with audiences, he has performed throughout the United States and Europe, as well as in Australia, India, and the former Soviet Union. He is the winner of the New Orleans, Young Keyboard Artists, and Pacific International Piano Competitions. His prize in the Sherman-Clay competition included a Steinway grand piano. Naturally, he is a Steinway artist! Peter Mack is well known for his extensive repertoire, having performed twenty-six concertos with orchestras. A choral scholar at Trinity College Dublin, and a fellow of Trinity College London, he has a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Washington. His principal teachers were Frank Heneghan and Bela Siki. In 2013, Dr. Mack received the extraordinary honor of being asked to deliver both the Advanced Piano Masterclass at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) annual convention in California and the Masterclass for MTNA Winners at the biennial National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP) in Illinois. His students are frequent winners of local, national, and international competitions. He is the proud teacher of nineteen MTNA national finalists, and two MTNA national first place winners. A former board member of MTNA, Peter Mack was the chair of the MTNA National Conference Planning Committee for the 2014 Chicago conference. In 2015, he was selected as an MTNA Foundation Fellow, a program that “honors deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession.” Peter Mack's 2014-2015 list of engagements includes performances in two of the most acoustically perfect performance spaces in Europe; the Salle Cortot of the Ecole Normale in Paris, and the Haydnsaal of the Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria. Dr. Mack is Professor of Piano Performance at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. KEITH PORTER SNELL KEITH PORTER-SNELL is a pianist, piano teacher, and writer of educational music for piano students. As a performer, he specializes in piano music written to be played with the left hand alone. Keith appears as recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom. Keith teaches beginning through advanced students, and has given over 400 workshops to piano teachers throughout the US and abroad. He has more than 150 titles published by the Kjos Music Company, a leading publisher of educational music. Keith won the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, which provided his London debut in 1984. He subsequently signed with Columbia Artist Management and recorded for Virgin Records. In 1986, Keith was diagnosed with focal dystonia (a repetitive motion injury) in his right hand. As a result, he found it increasingly difficult to meet the demands of his performance schedule. In 1988 he withdrew from his professional life as a pianist, and re-focused his energies on his teaching career, expanding his independent piano studio and giving master classes throughout the United States. Keith has also taught at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, where he was the Assistant Director of the Young Artist Piano Program. He currently teaches piano at Bath Spa University. In 1993, Keith started his own company, Academy Records, which specialized in making CD recordings of standard piano teaching music. These CDs were created for piano students and teachers to listen to as models for performance. His creation of this product has influenced and revolutionized piano teaching materials. Keith’s entrepreneurial endeavor with Academy Re- cords led to the invitation from the Neil A. Kjos Music Company to become an editor, author, and composer of educational piano music. His music books and CDs are ranked among the most popular teaching resources on the market today. Keith is a passionate proponent of piano mu- sic for the left hand alone. He returned to the concert stage in 2006 as a left handed pianist, discovering an intensely gratifying new journey of music making. His left hand alone repertoire includes solo works, chamber music, and concertos by 19th and 20th century composers, as well as new music written especially for Keith by Kathleen Ryan and Beverley Flanagan. In the spring of 2012, Keith made a three week tour of Malaysia and Singapore. Keith received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California, where he was a student of John Perry. Other studies include work with Maria Clodes Jagauride, Professor of Piano at Boston University. A native of San Francisco, Keith lives in Bath, England. He maintains a second home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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BETTY HANDELMAN STOLOFF BETTY HANDELMAN STOLOFF, Adjunct Associate Professor, has been a faculty member of Westminster Choir College of Rider University since 1978, where she most recently held the position of Co-Coordinator of Secondary Piano. In addition to her work with Class Piano at Westminster, Ms. Stoloff teaches Piano Majors, as well as Piano Pedagogy. Ms. Stoloff has given workshops and lectures on various aspects of music and piano pedagogy including Techniques for Group Teaching, Baroque Performance Practice, The Music and World of Schubert, The Adult Piano Student, and Supplementary Materials for the Private Piano Teacher. Ms. Stoloff is also in demand as an adjudicator for many piano organizations and festivals. Currently, Ms. Stoloff is Arts Advocacy Chair for NJMTA. For over twenty years, Ms. Stoloff served as Chairperson of the National Piano Teachers Guild, Princeton Center. She has also served as President of Piano Teachers Forum of Central Jersey. While Ms. Stoloff was President of NJMTA, from 2005-2007, she created the Children Helping Children Performathon (CHCP). The 11th Annual CHCP was held on the weekend of March 5th/6th, 2016. It included over 350 performers on 28 concerts. The event raised over $26,000 for the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in New Jersey. The Performathon is an opportunity for students to share their music for both artistic enrichment and community service. To date the CHCP has raised over $150,000 for local and national charities. In addition to her work at Westminster Choir College, Ms. Stoloff maintains an active piano studio in Kendall Park, New Jersey. This past year her award-winning students performed at Weill Recital hall at Carnegie Hall and Italian Academy Teatro at Columbia University in New York City. Ms. Stoloff holds a B.M.A. in Piano from The University of Michigan School of Music and a M. A. in Piano Pedagogy from Teachers College, Columbia University. LYNNE COOKSEY DR. LYNNE COOKSEY, artist faculty with distinction, WB (winds/brass/percussion department head, flute, Suzuki flute) B.M., Southern Methodist University; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., North Texas State University. Music School Teacher of the Year 1989-1990. Teaching experience: Hastings College, Kearney State College, Southwest Missouri State University, North Texas State University, Temple University-Center City Campus. Former president: Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association. Performance experience: Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth, OperaDelaware, Delaware Symphony, Spoleto Festival Orchestras. Soloist: Nebraska Chamber Orchestra, Dallas Civic Symphony, Hastings Civic Symphony, Wilmington Community Orchestra. Member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas DAVID DIGIACOBBE DAVID DIGIACOBBE has received critical acclaim for his solo, orchestral, and chamber music performances. Since 2000, he has performed as the Principal Flutist of the Harrisburg Symphony, a position he holds also with the Lancaster Symphony. He often performs as guest principal flutist of the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, and with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. A native of Philadelphia, he received his early training as a scholarship student at the Settlement Music School, making his solo debut at the age of 16 as a concerto soloist at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University, he went on to receive the Artist Diploma from the Conservatory of Music in Lucca, Italy. His principal teachers were Julius Baker, Renee Siebert, and Jeffrey Khaner. He has given recitals and master classes in Montreal, Vienna, Graz (Austria), Recife (Brazil) and Havana (Cuba) in Nicaragua, Belize and Columbia. He spends his summers in Austria, where he serves as Orchestra Manager and Principal Flutist of the AIMS Festival Orchestra in Graz (Austria). In 2007 he was appointed Principal Flutist of The Santo Domingo Music Festival under Philippe Entremont, and in 2009, Principal Flutist of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra. He has taught at Temple University, The University of Pennsylvania, Lynn University and the Germantown Academy. He is currently Professor of Flute at The College of New Jersey. PHYLLIS LEHRER PHYLLIS ALPERT LEHRER is known internationally as a performer, teacher, clinician, author and adjudicator. She has enjoyed an active career as a soloist, collaborative artist and clinician in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. Ms. Lehrer is professor of piano and director of graduate piano pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, N.J. and is a member of the Artist Faculty at the Westminster Conservatory. A founding member of Young Audiences of New Jersey and the International Society for the Study of Tension in Performance, she contributes regularly to the Music Teachers National Association Conference, the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, the New Jersey Music Teachers Association annual conferences and the World Piano Pedagogy Conference.

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BETTY HANDELMAN STOLOFF BETTY HANDELMAN STOLOFF, Adjunct Associate Professor, has been a faculty member of Westminster Choir College of Rider University since 1978, where she most recently held the position of Co-Coordinator of Secondary Piano. In addition to her work with Class Piano at Westminster, Ms. Stoloff teaches Piano Majors, as well as Piano Pedagogy. Ms. Stoloff has given workshops and lectures on various aspects of music and piano pedagogy including Techniques for Group Teaching, Baroque Performance Practice, The Music and World of Schubert, The Adult Piano Student, and Supplementary Materials for the Private Piano Teacher. Ms. Stoloff is also in demand as an adjudicator for many piano organizations and festivals. Currently, Ms. Stoloff is Arts Advocacy Chair for NJMTA. For over twenty years, Ms. Stoloff served as Chairperson of the National Piano Teachers Guild, Princeton Center. She has also served as President of Piano Teachers Forum of Central Jersey. While Ms. Stoloff was President of NJMTA, from 2005-2007, she created the Children Helping Children Performathon (CHCP). The 11th Annual CHCP was held on the weekend of March 5th/6th, 2016. It included over 350 performers on 28 concerts. The event raised over $26,000 for the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in New Jersey. The Performathon is an opportunity for students to share their music for both artistic enrichment and community service. To date the CHCP has raised over $150,000 for local and national charities. In addition to her work at Westminster Choir College, Ms. Stoloff maintains an active piano studio in Kendall Park, New Jersey. This past year her award-winning students performed at Weill Recital hall at Carnegie Hall and Italian Academy Teatro at Columbia University in New York City. Ms. Stoloff holds a B.M.A. in Piano from The University of Michigan School of Music and a M. A. in Piano Pedagogy from Teachers College, Columbia University. LYNNE COOKSEY DR. LYNNE COOKSEY, artist faculty with distinction, WB (winds/brass/percussion department head, flute, Suzuki flute) B.M., Southern Methodist University; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., North Texas State University. Music School Teacher of the Year 1989-1990. Teaching experience: Hastings College, Kearney State College, Southwest Missouri State University, North Texas State University, Temple University-Center City Campus. Former president: Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association. Performance experience: Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth, OperaDelaware, Delaware Symphony, Spoleto Festival Orchestras. Soloist: Nebraska Chamber Orchestra, Dallas Civic Symphony, Hastings Civic Symphony, Wilmington Community Orchestra. Member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas DAVID DIGIACOBBE DAVID DIGIACOBBE has received critical acclaim for his solo, orchestral, and chamber music performances. Since 2000, he has performed as the Principal Flutist of the Harrisburg Symphony, a position he holds also with the Lancaster Symphony. He often performs as guest principal flutist of the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, and with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. A native of Philadelphia, he received his early training as a scholarship student at the Settlement Music School, making his solo debut at the age of 16 as a concerto soloist at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University, he went on to receive the Artist Diploma from the Conservatory of Music in Lucca, Italy. His principal teachers were Julius Baker, Renee Siebert, and Jeffrey Khaner. He has given recitals and master classes in Montreal, Vienna, Graz (Austria), Recife (Brazil) and Havana (Cuba) in Nicaragua, Belize and Columbia. He spends his summers in Austria, where he serves as Orchestra Manager and Principal Flutist of the AIMS Festival Orchestra in Graz (Austria). In 2007 he was appointed Principal Flutist of The Santo Domingo Music Festival under Philippe Entremont, and in 2009, Principal Flutist of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra. He has taught at Temple University, The University of Pennsylvania, Lynn University and the Germantown Academy. He is currently Professor of Flute at The College of New Jersey. PHYLLIS LEHRER PHYLLIS ALPERT LEHRER is known internationally as a performer, teacher, clinician, author and adjudicator. She has enjoyed an active career as a soloist, collaborative artist and clinician in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. Ms. Lehrer is professor of piano and director of graduate piano pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, N.J. and is a member of the Artist Faculty at the Westminster Conservatory. A founding member of Young Audiences of New Jersey and the International Society for the Study of Tension in Performance, she contributes regularly to the Music Teachers National Association Conference, the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, the New Jersey Music Teachers Association annual conferences and the World Piano Pedagogy Conference.

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Her publications include 5 volumes of core repertoire for intermediate and early advanced pianists: Classics for the Developing Pianist, selected and edited by Ingrid Clarfield and Phyllis Lehrer and published by Alfred. Ms. Lehrer has contributed several chapters to the acclaimed book A Symposium for Pianists and Teachers: Strategies to Develop the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance, published by Heritage Press, and has co-authored, with Barry Green, the Inner Game of Music Piano Workbook published by GIA. In addition, she has written practice suggestions for the four books of Etudes for the Development of Musical Fingers from the Frances Clark Library (Alfred) and edited Chopin: An Album (Carl Fischer) and works by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee and others for FJH Publications. With Paul Sheftel, Phyllis Lehrer has co-authored, Personal Trainer, 5 books containing technique explorations, sight-reading, keyboard theory and repertoire, all available with midi-accompaniments, published by YBK, New York. Together they have also co-edited Debussy, An Album and the anthologies Mastering Classic Favorites and More Mastering Classic Favorites for Carl Fischer. Ms. Lehrer’s articles, interviews, and reviews on piano pedagogy, music, and health have appeared in Clavier Companion, Early Childhood Connections and The European Piano Teachers Journal. Her CD’s include solos and duos with her duo piano partner of over thirty-years, pianist Ena Bronstein Barton. Ms. Lehrer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music and a Master of Science in Piano from the Juilliard School of Music. In March of 2007 she was honored as a Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow, a program that honors deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession. Ms. Lehrer was voted New Jersey Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013. INGRID CLARFIELD INGRID JACOBSON CLARFIELD, Professor and Coordinator of the Piano Department at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, is a nationally recognized performer, clinician and author. She has presented workshops, lecture-recitals and master classes in over 150 cities in 40 states across North America, including many presentations at State and National MTNA Conferences and other prestigious conferences and festivals. Professor Clarfield has written nineteen books that are published by Alfred Publishing Co. She is the subject of a documentary entitled: Take a Bow: the Ingrid Clarfield Story. Ms. Clarfield maintains a private studio where her pre-college students have won numerous awards in state, national, and international competitions resulting in performances in such venues as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Kennedy Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Steinway Hall, and several concert halls in Beijing. In 2006, Professor Clarfield was named an MTNA Foundation Fellow. In 2009 she was the 1st recipient of the NJMTA Teacher of the Year award, and in 2012 she was awarded the prestigious MTNA Teacher of the Year. In 2015 she received the NCKP Lifetime Achievement Award. EZRA DONNER EZRA DONNER (b. 1986) is an American composer, pianist, conductor, and educator. His music has been performed throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Turkey. Awards and recognition for composition have come from the Respighi Prize Competition, the Music Teachers’ National Association, the Boston New Music Initiative, the Midwest Graduate Music Consortium, the Catholic University of America, ClefWorks, and the Tobenski-Algera Con- cert Series. An experienced opera, choral, and instrumental conductor, Ezra served as Music Director with The Universityof Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society from 2015-2016, leading performances of The Mikado, Patience, and H.M.S. Pinafore. As pianist, Ezra was selected as a Finalist in the 2nd Annual G. Gershwin International Music Competition in 2014, and has served as accompanist at Miami Summer Music Festival, Interlochen Arts Camp, University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society, and Brooklyn Repertory Opera. Ezra holds a Doctor of Music Degree in Composition from Indiana University, where his teachers were Claude Baker, Don Freund, and P.Q. Phan, and a Bachelor of Music with High Honors from the University of Michigan, where his teachers were William Bolcom, Bright Sheng, and Michael Colgrass. GARY INGLE GARY INGLE is Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the 22,000-member Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the oldest music teaching association in the United States. Dr. Ingle currently serves as Chair of the ISME Forum on Instrumental and Vocal Music Teaching, having been involved in its conception and establishment in 2008. From 2008-2012, he served as one of three International Advisors to the Forum. Dr. Ingle currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the National Music Council of the United States and as Vice President of the Music Council of the Three Americas (COMTA). From 2011-2013, Dr. Ingle served as Executive Vice President of the International Music Council and was a member of its Executive Board from 2008-2013. As an academic, Dr. Ingle was a full professor of music, choral conductor, music department chair, dean of a school of fine arts, and a university vice president for enrollment management.

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Her publications include 5 volumes of core repertoire for intermediate and early advanced pianists: Classics for the Developing Pianist, selected and edited by Ingrid Clarfield and Phyllis Lehrer and published by Alfred. Ms. Lehrer has contributed several chapters to the acclaimed book A Symposium for Pianists and Teachers: Strategies to Develop the Mind and Body for Optimal Performance, published by Heritage Press, and has co-authored, with Barry Green, the Inner Game of Music Piano Workbook published by GIA. In addition, she has written practice suggestions for the four books of Etudes for the Development of Musical Fingers from the Frances Clark Library (Alfred) and edited Chopin: An Album (Carl Fischer) and works by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee and others for FJH Publications. With Paul Sheftel, Phyllis Lehrer has co-authored, Personal Trainer, 5 books containing technique explorations, sight-reading, keyboard theory and repertoire, all available with midi-accompaniments, published by YBK, New York. Together they have also co-edited Debussy, An Album and the anthologies Mastering Classic Favorites and More Mastering Classic Favorites for Carl Fischer. Ms. Lehrer’s articles, interviews, and reviews on piano pedagogy, music, and health have appeared in Clavier Companion, Early Childhood Connections and The European Piano Teachers Journal. Her CD’s include solos and duos with her duo piano partner of over thirty-years, pianist Ena Bronstein Barton. Ms. Lehrer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music and a Master of Science in Piano from the Juilliard School of Music. In March of 2007 she was honored as a Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow, a program that honors deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession. Ms. Lehrer was voted New Jersey Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013. INGRID CLARFIELD INGRID JACOBSON CLARFIELD, Professor and Coordinator of the Piano Department at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, is a nationally recognized performer, clinician and author. She has presented workshops, lecture-recitals and master classes in over 150 cities in 40 states across North America, including many presentations at State and National MTNA Conferences and other prestigious conferences and festivals. Professor Clarfield has written nineteen books that are published by Alfred Publishing Co. She is the subject of a documentary entitled: Take a Bow: the Ingrid Clarfield Story. Ms. Clarfield maintains a private studio where her pre-college students have won numerous awards in state, national, and international competitions resulting in performances in such venues as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Kennedy Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Steinway Hall, and several concert halls in Beijing. In 2006, Professor Clarfield was named an MTNA Foundation Fellow. In 2009 she was the 1st recipient of the NJMTA Teacher of the Year award, and in 2012 she was awarded the prestigious MTNA Teacher of the Year. In 2015 she received the NCKP Lifetime Achievement Award. EZRA DONNER EZRA DONNER (b. 1986) is an American composer, pianist, conductor, and educator. His music has been performed throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Turkey. Awards and recognition for composition have come from the Respighi Prize Competition, the Music Teachers’ National Association, the Boston New Music Initiative, the Midwest Graduate Music Consortium, the Catholic University of America, ClefWorks, and the Tobenski-Algera Con- cert Series. An experienced opera, choral, and instrumental conductor, Ezra served as Music Director with The Universityof Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society from 2015-2016, leading performances of The Mikado, Patience, and H.M.S. Pinafore. As pianist, Ezra was selected as a Finalist in the 2nd Annual G. Gershwin International Music Competition in 2014, and has served as accompanist at Miami Summer Music Festival, Interlochen Arts Camp, University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society, and Brooklyn Repertory Opera. Ezra holds a Doctor of Music Degree in Composition from Indiana University, where his teachers were Claude Baker, Don Freund, and P.Q. Phan, and a Bachelor of Music with High Honors from the University of Michigan, where his teachers were William Bolcom, Bright Sheng, and Michael Colgrass. GARY INGLE GARY INGLE is Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the 22,000-member Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), the oldest music teaching association in the United States. Dr. Ingle currently serves as Chair of the ISME Forum on Instrumental and Vocal Music Teaching, having been involved in its conception and establishment in 2008. From 2008-2012, he served as one of three International Advisors to the Forum. Dr. Ingle currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the National Music Council of the United States and as Vice President of the Music Council of the Three Americas (COMTA). From 2011-2013, Dr. Ingle served as Executive Vice President of the International Music Council and was a member of its Executive Board from 2008-2013. As an academic, Dr. Ingle was a full professor of music, choral conductor, music department chair, dean of a school of fine arts, and a university vice president for enrollment management.

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2017 NJMTA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events

NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2017 –Williamson Hall, & Hillman Hall, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Period: January 1-23, 2017

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events Spring Piano Festival *(Cap 500 entries for each Festival date)

Sundays, March 12 &19– Princeton and Erdman Halls, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017

Annual Recital Auditions: Recital Auditions, Honors and High Honors Recitals Registration Deadline: Piano – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; Other Instruments/Voice – Monday, March

13, 2017 Audition 1 – Piano

Sunday, March 26 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 3/26 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 2 – Piano

Sunday, April 2 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 4/2 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 3 – Piano

Sunday, April 9 – County College of Morris (CCM) Recitals North Jersey Center – Sundays, May 7 & 14, County College of Morris (CCM) Students auditioning on 4/9 (CCM) must choose from the above recital options Audition for – Strings, Winds, Brass, Percuss ion, Voice, Chinese Folk Instruments

Sunday, April 30 – Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals

Strings: Saturday, May 13, Princeton Theological Seminary Winds, Voice and Chinese Instruments: Sunday, May 21, Rider University All students who received Honor or High Honor on 4/30 must perform at these recitals.

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Please visit www.njmta.com for updates on all fall event dates

Monday, September 25, 2017 - Registration Deadline for all fall events Sunday, October 29, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Strings, Winds and Voice Sunday, November 5, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Piano and Chinese Instruments

Conference Master Class Auditions for Piano Composer Commission Competition

TBA - High School Scholarship Competition

2017 MTNA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competitions Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

MTNA Student Composition Competition Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

2017 NJMTA State Conference: Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017 – Location TBD. Please check the NJMTA website (www.njmta.com) for updates.

2017 MTNA Conference Saturday – Wednesday, March 18-22, 2017, Baltimore, MD

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2017 NJMTA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events

NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2017 –Williamson Hall, & Hillman Hall, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Period: January 1-23, 2017

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events Spring Piano Festival *(Cap 500 entries for each Festival date)

Sundays, March 12 &19– Princeton and Erdman Halls, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017

Annual Recital Auditions: Recital Auditions, Honors and High Honors Recitals Registration Deadline: Piano – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; Other Instruments/Voice – Monday, March

13, 2017 Audition 1 – Piano

Sunday, March 26 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 3/26 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 2 – Piano

Sunday, April 2 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 4/2 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 3 – Piano

Sunday, April 9 – County College of Morris (CCM) Recitals North Jersey Center – Sundays, May 7 & 14, County College of Morris (CCM) Students auditioning on 4/9 (CCM) must choose from the above recital options Audition for – Strings, Winds, Brass, Percuss ion, Voice, Chinese Folk Instruments

Sunday, April 30 – Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals

Strings: Saturday, May 13, Princeton Theological Seminary Winds, Voice and Chinese Instruments: Sunday, May 21, Rider University All students who received Honor or High Honor on 4/30 must perform at these recitals.

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Please visit www.njmta.com for updates on all fall event dates

Monday, September 25, 2017 - Registration Deadline for all fall events Sunday, October 29, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Strings, Winds and Voice Sunday, November 5, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Piano and Chinese Instruments

Conference Master Class Auditions for Piano Composer Commission Competition

TBA - High School Scholarship Competition

2017 MTNA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competitions Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

MTNA Student Composition Competition Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

2017 NJMTA State Conference: Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017 – Location TBD. Please check the NJMTA website (www.njmta.com) for updates.

2017 MTNA Conference Saturday – Wednesday, March 18-22, 2017, Baltimore, MD

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Student Activities and Events

General Information

Requirements for Teacher Participation

General Guidelines for all NJMTA Competitions

MTNA Competitions Music Release Form

Composer Classification List

2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events

NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events

Spring Piano Festival

Spring Recital – Auditions & Concerts

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Young Musicians Competition

State Conference Master Class Auditions

NJ Composer Commission Competition

High School Scholarship Competition

2017 Fall MTNA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competition

MTNA Student Composition Competition

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Student Activities and Events

General Information

Requirements for Teacher Participation

General Guidelines for all NJMTA Competitions

MTNA Competitions Music Release Form

Composer Classification List

2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events

NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events

Spring Piano Festival

Spring Recital – Auditions & Concerts

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Young Musicians Competition

State Conference Master Class Auditions

NJ Composer Commission Competition

High School Scholarship Competition

2017 Fall MTNA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competition

MTNA Student Composition Competition

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General Information

Requirements for Teacher Participation NJMTA Cooperative Teacher Work Requirements

The New Jersey Music Teachers Association is a nonprofit organization comprised of educators working to promote musical excellence and to motivate students to strive for quality standards. The NJMTA Board is a small group of volunteers who devote many hours to the execution of the group’s purpose. It is stated in the MTNA code of Ethics, found in this Yearbook on p, that members shall participate as fully as possible in the activities of the MTNA, and thus the state organization, NJMTA, and provide professional assistance to one another when requested.

It is an enormous endeavor to organize and operate a volunteer organization such as this. We need you, the teachers, to parti cipate actively in order to maintain the same high quality that has made this organization so valuable to the students of New Jersey. With every event, there are a myriad of important details that must come together to make them successful.

Please read the following paragraphs carefully.

Teacher participation The Board of Directors has instituted the following policies

To remain a member in good standing, all teachers who enter students in any event must help. Job choices are listed on the reverse of every registration form. If this form is not completed, the registration form will be returned to the teacher and the students will not be entered.

At the discretion of the Student Activities Coordinator(s), teachers in poor health may be excused from assisting.

If a teacher is unable to help on an audition/competition day due to work obligations, a qualified, responsible substitute, high school-aged or older, may be sent.

If the assigned teacher (or the substitute) fails to appear twice in the same event for which they have registered, without just cause and notification, that teacher’s registration form will not be accepted the following year.

A Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for most events. Please read carefully each event’s guideline paragraph. Make sure you send the correct duty deposit fee. The check will be refunded when the duty has been completed.

General Guidelines for all NJMTA Events and Activities Student Eligibility

Students of all levels are invited to participate in NJMTA events, as long as the following requirements are met:

1. The student or the teacher is a resident of New Jersey or:

2. The lessons take place in New Jersey

Teacher Eligibility

The teacher who enters the student must be that student’s primary teacher in the area of performance. In the case of piano ensemble or piano with string/woodwind combination, the coach who is a member of NJMTA can also enter students.

NJMTA Member Teachers:

Teachers must be members of MTNA and NJMTA (except for Chinese Instruments) in good standing, and must have paid their dues by January 1, 2016 for Spring Event, or September 1, 2016, for Fall Events.

Member teachers are required to pay appropriate registration fee and Teacher Duty Deposit fee for Spring Piano Festival, Spring Recital Auditions, and all Fall Events (one check only for all Young Musicians Competitions, Conference Master Class audition, Composer Commission Competition, and High School Scholarship.)

The Teacher Duty Deposit fee will be refunded when he/she completes his/her duty. For 2016 events, the Teacher Duty Deposit fee is as follows:

$50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11-20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Non-NJMTA member teachers (for Fall Events Only):

Non-members are required to pay a registration fee, a Teacher Entry Fee of $150 per event, and the Teacher Duty Deposit fee (described above), or, have the option of becoming a member of MTNA and NJMTA.

The registration forms for non-member teachers, please check www.njmta.com.

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General Information

Requirements for Teacher Participation NJMTA Cooperative Teacher Work Requirements

The New Jersey Music Teachers Association is a nonprofit organization comprised of educators working to promote musical excellence and to motivate students to strive for quality standards. The NJMTA Board is a small group of volunteers who devote many hours to the execution of the group’s purpose. It is stated in the MTNA code of Ethics, found in this Yearbook on p, that members shall participate as fully as possible in the activities of the MTNA, and thus the state organization, NJMTA, and provide professional assistance to one another when requested.

It is an enormous endeavor to organize and operate a volunteer organization such as this. We need you, the teachers, to parti cipate actively in order to maintain the same high quality that has made this organization so valuable to the students of New Jersey. With every event, there are a myriad of important details that must come together to make them successful.

Please read the following paragraphs carefully.

Teacher participation The Board of Directors has instituted the following policies

To remain a member in good standing, all teachers who enter students in any event must help. Job choices are listed on the reverse of every registration form. If this form is not completed, the registration form will be returned to the teacher and the students will not be entered.

At the discretion of the Student Activities Coordinator(s), teachers in poor health may be excused from assisting.

If a teacher is unable to help on an audition/competition day due to work obligations, a qualified, responsible substitute, high school-aged or older, may be sent.

If the assigned teacher (or the substitute) fails to appear twice in the same event for which they have registered, without just cause and notification, that teacher’s registration form will not be accepted the following year.

A Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for most events. Please read carefully each event’s guideline paragraph. Make sure you send the correct duty deposit fee. The check will be refunded when the duty has been completed.

General Guidelines for all NJMTA Events and Activities Student Eligibility

Students of all levels are invited to participate in NJMTA events, as long as the following requirements are met:

1. The student or the teacher is a resident of New Jersey or:

2. The lessons take place in New Jersey

Teacher Eligibility

The teacher who enters the student must be that student’s primary teacher in the area of performance. In the case of piano ensemble or piano with string/woodwind combination, the coach who is a member of NJMTA can also enter students.

NJMTA Member Teachers:

Teachers must be members of MTNA and NJMTA (except for Chinese Instruments) in good standing, and must have paid their dues by January 1, 2016 for Spring Event, or September 1, 2016, for Fall Events.

Member teachers are required to pay appropriate registration fee and Teacher Duty Deposit fee for Spring Piano Festival, Spring Recital Auditions, and all Fall Events (one check only for all Young Musicians Competitions, Conference Master Class audition, Composer Commission Competition, and High School Scholarship.)

The Teacher Duty Deposit fee will be refunded when he/she completes his/her duty. For 2016 events, the Teacher Duty Deposit fee is as follows:

$50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11-20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Non-NJMTA member teachers (for Fall Events Only):

Non-members are required to pay a registration fee, a Teacher Entry Fee of $150 per event, and the Teacher Duty Deposit fee (described above), or, have the option of becoming a member of MTNA and NJMTA.

The registration forms for non-member teachers, please check www.njmta.com.

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Registration Fees

Registration Fees are non-refundable for all NJMTA events. Please make checks payable to New Jersey Music Teachers Association; do not write the “NJMTA”. Put the event in the “memo”Registration Forms

All registration forms should be sent by regular mail. No certified or registered mail. Once the registration form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Repertoire

Please check requirements for each event. It is recommended that for the benefit of the judges that all auditions have bar numbers.

Original Music

Unless the music is out of print, all original music must be provided to the judges, with the exception of Chinese Instruments events. For out-of-print or music downloaded from the Internet, students need to submit the Copyright Music Release Form (page 27) to the judges at the time of audition. Students using electronic reading devices must show proof of music purchase or sign a release stating that the music is in the public domain.

Memorization

All solo music must be memorized for students participating in Piano, Voice and Chinese Instrument auditions/competitions.

For string instruments, memorization is optional for Recital Audition, but is required for the Young Musicians Competition.

Memorization is optional for Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion instruments as well as Piano Duets and Ensembles.

Dress Code

It is the teacher's responsibility to convey this information to their students. This dress code applies to all student activities: auditions, competitions, festivals and recitals. Following dress code is strongly encouraged.

GIRLS should wear a dress, or skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater. No jeans. Dresses and skirts should be at least knee length when seated. Pants must be full length – no capris. Leggings are permitted under dressy tops. Dress shoes with heels attached or dress sandals with backs are allowed. No sneakers, flip-flops, casual sandals, boots or platform shoes. Colored nail polish, rings and bracelets are not allowed.

BOYS should wear a suit or dress slacks with dress shirt, sweater or sports coat. Ties are an optional.

No jeans or sneakers, please!

Accompanists

Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanists prior to the events. In order to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist, teachers MUST list the accompanist’s name on the registration forms prior to submission. Teachers may not accompany their students in auditions. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Name Corrections on certificates

Teachers are responsible for checking the spelling of each student’s name. Name correction on certificates will NOT be changed after a certain date, which the event chairperson specifies.

Photography and Video Taping

No videotaping or photography is allowed in audition/competition, including Spring Festivals.

However, during the recitals and winners’ concerts, video cameras may be set up at the back of the recital hall and photographers are requested to stay there during the recital. No flash photography is allowed. There wil l be ample opportunity to take both group and individual photographs at the end of each recital and concert.

Problems and Questions

Should there be any problems, please contact the appropriate event chairperson. Scheduling problems should be directed to the Center Coordinator. Under no circumstance should the chairpersons’ phone numbers be given to parents. All communications may only be between the teacher and the chairperson of the event.

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Registration Fees

Registration Fees are non-refundable for all NJMTA events. Please make checks payable to New Jersey Music Teachers Association; do not write the “NJMTA”. Put the event in the “memo”Registration Forms

All registration forms should be sent by regular mail. No certified or registered mail. Once the registration form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Repertoire

Please check requirements for each event. It is recommended that for the benefit of the judges that all auditions have bar numbers.

Original Music

Unless the music is out of print, all original music must be provided to the judges, with the exception of Chinese Instruments events. For out-of-print or music downloaded from the Internet, students need to submit the Copyright Music Release Form (page 27) to the judges at the time of audition. Students using electronic reading devices must show proof of music purchase or sign a release stating that the music is in the public domain.

Memorization

All solo music must be memorized for students participating in Piano, Voice and Chinese Instrument auditions/competitions.

For string instruments, memorization is optional for Recital Audition, but is required for the Young Musicians Competition.

Memorization is optional for Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion instruments as well as Piano Duets and Ensembles.

Dress Code

It is the teacher's responsibility to convey this information to their students. This dress code applies to all student activities: auditions, competitions, festivals and recitals. Following dress code is strongly encouraged.

GIRLS should wear a dress, or skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater. No jeans. Dresses and skirts should be at least knee length when seated. Pants must be full length – no capris. Leggings are permitted under dressy tops. Dress shoes with heels attached or dress sandals with backs are allowed. No sneakers, flip-flops, casual sandals, boots or platform shoes. Colored nail polish, rings and bracelets are not allowed.

BOYS should wear a suit or dress slacks with dress shirt, sweater or sports coat. Ties are an optional.

No jeans or sneakers, please!

Accompanists

Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanists prior to the events. In order to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist, teachers MUST list the accompanist’s name on the registration forms prior to submission. Teachers may not accompany their students in auditions. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Name Corrections on certificates

Teachers are responsible for checking the spelling of each student’s name. Name correction on certificates will NOT be changed after a certain date, which the event chairperson specifies.

Photography and Video Taping

No videotaping or photography is allowed in audition/competition, including Spring Festivals.

However, during the recitals and winners’ concerts, video cameras may be set up at the back of the recital hall and photographers are requested to stay there during the recital. No flash photography is allowed. There wil l be ample opportunity to take both group and individual photographs at the end of each recital and concert.

Problems and Questions

Should there be any problems, please contact the appropriate event chairperson. Scheduling problems should be directed to the Center Coordinator. Under no circumstance should the chairpersons’ phone numbers be given to parents. All communications may only be between the teacher and the chairperson of the event.

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Composer Classification List

This list is not exclusive. If you have repertoire concerns, please contact the appropriate national coordinator. Baroque (B); Classical (C); Romantic (R); Impressionistic (I); Contemporary (Con)

Accolay, Jean-Baptiste R Cimarosa, Domenico C Goedicke, Alexander R Achron, Joseph Con Clarke, Herbert R Gershwin, George Con Albéniz, Isaac R Clementi, Muzio C Ginastera, Alberto Con Albeniz, Mateo C Cooke, Arnold Con Glazunov, Alexander R Albinoni, Tomaso B Copland, Aaron Con Glière, Reinhold R/Con Albrechtsberger, Johann C Cords, Gustav R Gluck, Willibald Christoph C Arban, Jean-Baptiste R Corelli, Arcangelo B Godard, Benjamin R Artutunian, Alexander Con Corigliano, John Con Goëns, Daniel van R Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel C Couperin, François B Goltermann, Georg R Bach, Johann Sebastian B Cowell, Henry Con Granados, Enrique R Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann C Creston, Paul Con Grétry, André C Bach-Busoni R Crumb, George Con Grieg, Edvard R Bach-Rachmaninoff R Crusell, Bernhard C Griffes, Charles I Balakirev, Mily R Damaré, Eugene R Guilmant, Alexandre R Balay, Guillaume R Damase, Jean-Michel Con Haddad, Don Con Barat, Joseph Edouard R/Con Danzi, Franz C Handel, George Frideric B Barber, Samuel Con David, Ferdinand R Hartley, Walter Con Bartók, Béla Con Debussy, Claude I Haydn, Franz Joseph C Bassett, Leslie Con Dela, Maurice Con Heiden, Bernhard Con Beach, Amy R Delibes, Leo R Henselt, Adolph R Beethoven, Ludwig van C Dello Joio, Norman Con Hindemith, Paul Con Berg, Alban Con Demersseman, Jules R Honegger, Arthur Con Berio, Luciano Con Denisov, Edison Con Hoover, Katherine Con Bériot, Charles-Auguste de R Desenclos, Alfred Con Hovhannes, Alan Con Bernstein, Leonard Con Desportes, Yvonne Con Hüe, Georges R/Con Bilotti, Anton Con Devienne, François C Hummel, Johann Nepomuk C Bizet, Georges R Dick, Marcel Con Ibert, Jacques I/Con Blavet, Michel B Dohnányi, Ernst von R Ireland, John R/I Bloch, Ernest Con Donjon, Johannes R Ives, Charles Con Boccalari, Edoardo R Doppler, Albert Franz R Jacob, Gordon Con Boccherini, Luigi C Dornel, Louis-Antoine B Jeanjean, Paul I Böhme, Oscar R Doughtery, Celius Con Jolivet, André Con Borne, François R Dubois, Pierre Max Con Kabalevsky, Dmitri Con Boulanger, Lili R/I Dukas, Paul Con Kennan, Kent Con Bowen, York Con Duparc, Henri R Khatchaturian, Aram Con Bozza, Eugène Con Dutilleux, Henri Con Khatchaturian, Karen Con Brahms, Johannes R Dvorák, Antonin R Klughardt, August R Breval, Jean-Baptiste C Eccles, Henry B Knorr, Ernst-Lothar von Con Bridge, Frank R/Con Elgar, Edward R Koch, Erland von Con Britten, Benjamin Con Enesco, Georges R Kodály, Zoltán Con Bruch, Max R Falla, Manuel de I/Con Kreisler, Fritz R Burton, Eldin Con Fauré, Gabriel R Krenek, Ernst Con Bush, Geoffrey Con Finzi, Gerald Con Kroll, Bernhard Con Busoni, Ferruccio R Florio, Caryl R Krommer, Franz C Busser, Henri R Françaix, Jean Con Kurka, Robert Con Caplet, André I Franck, César R Lacour, Guy Con Capuzzi, Giuseppe Antonio C Françoeur, François C Lalo, Edouard R Cassadó, Gaspar Con Franz, Oscar R Lantier, Pierre Con Chabrier, Emmanuel R Frumerie, Gunnar de Con Larsson, Lars-Erik Con Chaminade, Cécile R Ganne, Louis R Lebedev, Alexy R Chopin, Frédéric R Gaubert, Philippe R Lecuona, Ernesto Con

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This list is not exclusive. If you have repertoire concerns, please contact the appropriate national coordinator. Baroque (B); Classical (C); Romantic (R); Impressionistic (I); Contemporary (Con)

Accolay, Jean-Baptiste R Cimarosa, Domenico C Goedicke, Alexander R Achron, Joseph Con Clarke, Herbert R Gershwin, George Con Albéniz, Isaac R Clementi, Muzio C Ginastera, Alberto Con Albeniz, Mateo C Cooke, Arnold Con Glazunov, Alexander R Albinoni, Tomaso B Copland, Aaron Con Glière, Reinhold R/Con Albrechtsberger, Johann C Cords, Gustav R Gluck, Willibald Christoph C Arban, Jean-Baptiste R Corelli, Arcangelo B Godard, Benjamin R Artutunian, Alexander Con Corigliano, John Con Goëns, Daniel van R Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel C Couperin, François B Goltermann, Georg R Bach, Johann Sebastian B Cowell, Henry Con Granados, Enrique R Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann C Creston, Paul Con Grétry, André C Bach-Busoni R Crumb, George Con Grieg, Edvard R Bach-Rachmaninoff R Crusell, Bernhard C Griffes, Charles I Balakirev, Mily R Damaré, Eugene R Guilmant, Alexandre R Balay, Guillaume R Damase, Jean-Michel Con Haddad, Don Con Barat, Joseph Edouard R/Con Danzi, Franz C Handel, George Frideric B Barber, Samuel Con David, Ferdinand R Hartley, Walter Con Bartók, Béla Con Debussy, Claude I Haydn, Franz Joseph C Bassett, Leslie Con Dela, Maurice Con Heiden, Bernhard Con Beach, Amy R Delibes, Leo R Henselt, Adolph R Beethoven, Ludwig van C Dello Joio, Norman Con Hindemith, Paul Con Berg, Alban Con Demersseman, Jules R Honegger, Arthur Con Berio, Luciano Con Denisov, Edison Con Hoover, Katherine Con Bériot, Charles-Auguste de R Desenclos, Alfred Con Hovhannes, Alan Con Bernstein, Leonard Con Desportes, Yvonne Con Hüe, Georges R/Con Bilotti, Anton Con Devienne, François C Hummel, Johann Nepomuk C Bizet, Georges R Dick, Marcel Con Ibert, Jacques I/Con Blavet, Michel B Dohnányi, Ernst von R Ireland, John R/I Bloch, Ernest Con Donjon, Johannes R Ives, Charles Con Boccalari, Edoardo R Doppler, Albert Franz R Jacob, Gordon Con Boccherini, Luigi C Dornel, Louis-Antoine B Jeanjean, Paul I Böhme, Oscar R Doughtery, Celius Con Jolivet, André Con Borne, François R Dubois, Pierre Max Con Kabalevsky, Dmitri Con Boulanger, Lili R/I Dukas, Paul Con Kennan, Kent Con Bowen, York Con Duparc, Henri R Khatchaturian, Aram Con Bozza, Eugène Con Dutilleux, Henri Con Khatchaturian, Karen Con Brahms, Johannes R Dvorák, Antonin R Klughardt, August R Breval, Jean-Baptiste C Eccles, Henry B Knorr, Ernst-Lothar von Con Bridge, Frank R/Con Elgar, Edward R Koch, Erland von Con Britten, Benjamin Con Enesco, Georges R Kodály, Zoltán Con Bruch, Max R Falla, Manuel de I/Con Kreisler, Fritz R Burton, Eldin Con Fauré, Gabriel R Krenek, Ernst Con Bush, Geoffrey Con Finzi, Gerald Con Kroll, Bernhard Con Busoni, Ferruccio R Florio, Caryl R Krommer, Franz C Busser, Henri R Françaix, Jean Con Kurka, Robert Con Caplet, André I Franck, César R Lacour, Guy Con Capuzzi, Giuseppe Antonio C Françoeur, François C Lalo, Edouard R Cassadó, Gaspar Con Franz, Oscar R Lantier, Pierre Con Chabrier, Emmanuel R Frumerie, Gunnar de Con Larsson, Lars-Erik Con Chaminade, Cécile R Ganne, Louis R Lebedev, Alexy R Chopin, Frédéric R Gaubert, Philippe R Lecuona, Ernesto Con

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Composer Classification List (Cont.)

Lees, Benjamin Con Persichetti, Vincent Con Squire, William Henry R Levitski, Mischa R Piazzolla, Astor Con Stamitz, Carl C Liebermann, Lowell Con Pieczonka, Albert R Stamitz, Johann C Libermann, Rolf Con Pierné, Gabriel Con Strauss, Richard R Ligeti, György Con Popper, David R Stravinsky, Igor Con Liszt, Franz R Poulenc, Francis Con Sutermeister, Heinrich Con Lunde, Lawson Con Prokofiev, Sergei Con Szymanowski, Karol I/Con Lutoslawski, Witold Con Pryor, Arthur R/Con Taffanel, Paul R MacDowell, Edward R Quantz, Johann B Tansman, Alexandre Con Maros, Rudolf Con Rachmaninoff, Sergei R Tartini, Giuseppe B Martin, Frank Con Ravel, Maurice I Tauriello, Antonio Con Martinu, Bohuslav Con Reger, Max R Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilyich R Massenet, Jules R Reinecke, Carl R Tcherepnin, Alexander Con Mendelssohn, Felix R Ries, Franz R Tcherepnin, Ivan Con Menotti, Gian Carlo Con Rimsky-Korsakov, Nicolai R Telemann, Georg Philipp B Messiaen, Olivier Con Rivier, Jean I/Con Ten Have, Willem R Milhaud, Darius Con Ropartz, Guy R Ticheli, Frank Con Mlynarski, Emil R Rossini, Gioacchino R Tomasi, Henri Con Molter, Johann C Roussel, Albert I/Con Tower, Joan Con Mompou, Federico Con Rueff, Jeanine Con Turina, Joaquin Con Monti, Vittorio R Saint-Saëns, Camille R Turner, Kerry Con Moszkowski, Moritz R Sammartini, Giovanni B/C Uhl, Alfred Con Mouquet, Jules R Sancan, Pierre Con Varèse, Edgar Con Moussorgsky, Modest R Saraste, Pablo de R Vaughan Williams, Ralph R/Con Mozart, Leopold C Satie, Erik I/Con Veracini, Francesco B Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus C Scarlatti, Alessandro B Villa-Lobos, Heiter Con Mozart/Kreisler C/R Scarlatti, Domenico B Viotti, Giovanni C Muczynski, Robert Con Schölzer, Pyotr R Vitali, Tommaso B Musgrave, Thea Con Schmitt, Florent I/Con Vivaldi, Antonio B Nardini, Pierto C Schubert, Franz C/R Walton, William Con Neruda, J.B.G. C Schumann, Robert R Wanhal, Johann Baptist C Nicholson, Charles R Scott, Cyril I/Con Warlock, Peter Con Nielsen, Carl R/Con Scriabin, Alexander R/Con Weber, Carl Maria von C/R Osborne, Willson Con Seitz, Friedrich R Webern, Anton Con Ostransky, Leroy Con Shostakovich, Dmitri Con Weckerlin, Jean-Baptiste R Paderewski, Ignace R Sibelius, Jean R Wieniawski, Henryk R Paganini, Niccolo R Simons, Gardell Con Wolpe, Stefan Con Palmgren, Selim I/Con Singelée, Jean-Baptiste R Wuorinen, Charles Con Peck, Russell Con Smith, Grace Wiley Con Ysaÿe, Eugène R/Con Penderecki, Krzystof Con Soler, Antonio B Zambarano, Alfred Pasquale R Pergolesi, Giovanni B Spohr, Louis R Zeckwer, Camille R Persichetti, Vincent Con Sancan, Pierre Con Walton, William Con

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Composer Classification List (Cont.)

Lees, Benjamin Con Persichetti, Vincent Con Squire, William Henry R Levitski, Mischa R Piazzolla, Astor Con Stamitz, Carl C Liebermann, Lowell Con Pieczonka, Albert R Stamitz, Johann C Libermann, Rolf Con Pierné, Gabriel Con Strauss, Richard R Ligeti, György Con Popper, David R Stravinsky, Igor Con Liszt, Franz R Poulenc, Francis Con Sutermeister, Heinrich Con Lunde, Lawson Con Prokofiev, Sergei Con Szymanowski, Karol I/Con Lutoslawski, Witold Con Pryor, Arthur R/Con Taffanel, Paul R MacDowell, Edward R Quantz, Johann B Tansman, Alexandre Con Maros, Rudolf Con Rachmaninoff, Sergei R Tartini, Giuseppe B Martin, Frank Con Ravel, Maurice I Tauriello, Antonio Con Martinu, Bohuslav Con Reger, Max R Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilyich R Massenet, Jules R Reinecke, Carl R Tcherepnin, Alexander Con Mendelssohn, Felix R Ries, Franz R Tcherepnin, Ivan Con Menotti, Gian Carlo Con Rimsky-Korsakov, Nicolai R Telemann, Georg Philipp B Messiaen, Olivier Con Rivier, Jean I/Con Ten Have, Willem R Milhaud, Darius Con Ropartz, Guy R Ticheli, Frank Con Mlynarski, Emil R Rossini, Gioacchino R Tomasi, Henri Con Molter, Johann C Roussel, Albert I/Con Tower, Joan Con Mompou, Federico Con Rueff, Jeanine Con Turina, Joaquin Con Monti, Vittorio R Saint-Saëns, Camille R Turner, Kerry Con Moszkowski, Moritz R Sammartini, Giovanni B/C Uhl, Alfred Con Mouquet, Jules R Sancan, Pierre Con Varèse, Edgar Con Moussorgsky, Modest R Saraste, Pablo de R Vaughan Williams, Ralph R/Con Mozart, Leopold C Satie, Erik I/Con Veracini, Francesco B Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus C Scarlatti, Alessandro B Villa-Lobos, Heiter Con Mozart/Kreisler C/R Scarlatti, Domenico B Viotti, Giovanni C Muczynski, Robert Con Schölzer, Pyotr R Vitali, Tommaso B Musgrave, Thea Con Schmitt, Florent I/Con Vivaldi, Antonio B Nardini, Pierto C Schubert, Franz C/R Walton, William Con Neruda, J.B.G. C Schumann, Robert R Wanhal, Johann Baptist C Nicholson, Charles R Scott, Cyril I/Con Warlock, Peter Con Nielsen, Carl R/Con Scriabin, Alexander R/Con Weber, Carl Maria von C/R Osborne, Willson Con Seitz, Friedrich R Webern, Anton Con Ostransky, Leroy Con Shostakovich, Dmitri Con Weckerlin, Jean-Baptiste R Paderewski, Ignace R Sibelius, Jean R Wieniawski, Henryk R Paganini, Niccolo R Simons, Gardell Con Wolpe, Stefan Con Palmgren, Selim I/Con Singelée, Jean-Baptiste R Wuorinen, Charles Con Peck, Russell Con Smith, Grace Wiley Con Ysaÿe, Eugène R/Con Penderecki, Krzystof Con Soler, Antonio B Zambarano, Alfred Pasquale R Pergolesi, Giovanni B Spohr, Louis R Zeckwer, Camille R Persichetti, Vincent Con Sancan, Pierre Con Walton, William Con

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2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events

NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon Benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®)

The NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon (CHCP) is an opportunity for students of all levels and ages to perform for both artistic enrichment and community service.

Join us as we celebrate the 12th year of the NJMTA Performathon!

This year, we are once again raising funds for the three Ronald McDonald Houses in New Jersey. For those of you who may not be familiar with Ronald McDonald Houses, they are houses that are attached to a local children’s hospital. They provide a “home away from home” for countless families in need of a place to eat and sleep while a child is undergoing intensive treatment at the local hospital.

The NJMTA 2016 Performathon: On February 25th & 26th, there will be as many as 30 separate 1-hour concerts devoted to raising money for the Ronald McDonald Houses. Before the concerts, the performers will collect donations for any of the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses. The donations are brought to the concert and collected at the registration desk. The totals are announced throughout the February 25-26 weekend.

To date, the NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon has raised over $175,000!

Recitals are free and open to the public.

Students are encouraged (not required) to submit a poem, a drawing, an essay, a collage or a painting to reflect on the title “What Music Means to Me.” In addition, this written or visual companion work could be related to any piece of music.

Chairperson: Betty Stoloff

Dates and Locations:

Saturday and Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2017 Westminster Choir College of Rider University: Williamson Hall and Hillman Hall

How to Enter: Complete the registration form in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Complete a separate registration form for each performer. Photocopy registration form as necessary. Send registration forms and the additional companion work to Betty Stoloff.

Ms. Stoloff will schedule the students ONLY after receiving the registration form. Donation Record and Permission Slip forms will be available on-line.

Send registration forms by mail or email to:

Betty Stoloff 31 Crestview Drive Kendall Park, NJ 08824

bhstoloff@gmail.com

Recital Format: All recitals will be about 1 hour, with 45 minutes of music and 15 minutes of set-up, awards and photos.

Fee: There is no Registration fee. Students collect donations for any of the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in New Jersey. Checks should be made out to:

Ronald McDonald House,

SUGGESTED MINIMUM COLLECTION: $ 55 PER STUDENT.

Registration Period: January 1, 2017 through January 23, 2017

Teachers, we need your help. Please plan to help out at the recitals.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 ©(3), creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC fulfills its mission by creating programs that address targeted needs, and by supporting these programs through its global network of local Chapters in 51 countries and regions. RMHC Chapters are run by boards comprised of members of the local medical community, business and civic leaders, parents/volunteers, and McDonald’s representatives.

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2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events

NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon Benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®)

The NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon (CHCP) is an opportunity for students of all levels and ages to perform for both artistic enrichment and community service.

Join us as we celebrate the 12th year of the NJMTA Performathon!

This year, we are once again raising funds for the three Ronald McDonald Houses in New Jersey. For those of you who may not be familiar with Ronald McDonald Houses, they are houses that are attached to a local children’s hospital. They provide a “home away from home” for countless families in need of a place to eat and sleep while a child is undergoing intensive treatment at the local hospital.

The NJMTA 2016 Performathon: On February 25th & 26th, there will be as many as 30 separate 1-hour concerts devoted to raising money for the Ronald McDonald Houses. Before the concerts, the performers will collect donations for any of the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses. The donations are brought to the concert and collected at the registration desk. The totals are announced throughout the February 25-26 weekend.

To date, the NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon has raised over $175,000!

Recitals are free and open to the public.

Students are encouraged (not required) to submit a poem, a drawing, an essay, a collage or a painting to reflect on the title “What Music Means to Me.” In addition, this written or visual companion work could be related to any piece of music.

Chairperson: Betty Stoloff

Dates and Locations:

Saturday and Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2017 Westminster Choir College of Rider University: Williamson Hall and Hillman Hall

How to Enter: Complete the registration form in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Complete a separate registration form for each performer. Photocopy registration form as necessary. Send registration forms and the additional companion work to Betty Stoloff.

Ms. Stoloff will schedule the students ONLY after receiving the registration form. Donation Record and Permission Slip forms will be available on-line.

Send registration forms by mail or email to:

Betty Stoloff 31 Crestview Drive Kendall Park, NJ 08824

bhstoloff@gmail.com

Recital Format: All recitals will be about 1 hour, with 45 minutes of music and 15 minutes of set-up, awards and photos.

Fee: There is no Registration fee. Students collect donations for any of the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in New Jersey. Checks should be made out to:

Ronald McDonald House,

SUGGESTED MINIMUM COLLECTION: $ 55 PER STUDENT.

Registration Period: January 1, 2017 through January 23, 2017

Teachers, we need your help. Please plan to help out at the recitals.

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 ©(3), creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC fulfills its mission by creating programs that address targeted needs, and by supporting these programs through its global network of local Chapters in 51 countries and regions. RMHC Chapters are run by boards comprised of members of the local medical community, business and civic leaders, parents/volunteers, and McDonald’s representatives.

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2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events

24th Annual Spring Piano Festival

This is a non-competitive program, which provides musical growth through evaluation and encouragement. The teacher and parents are invited to attend the private audition; however, since space is very limited we suggest no more than two persons attend the audition with the student.

Chairpersons: Cyenny Pesik and Shuling Juan

Awards: Both written and verbal comments will be given. Students receiving an Excellent rating will be awarded a certificate and Gold Seal. A Very Good will be awarded a certificate with a Silver Seal. Students receiving an Excellent or Very Good rating for three years will be awarded a medal, trophies for five and seven years and plaques for 10 years and beyond.

The certificates and the written evaluations must be picked up between 4:00pm to 5:30pm on the Festival day. If a teacher cannot pick them up personally, he/she MUST send another person with the release form (which is available online) signed by the teacher. No awards will be mailed or picked up door to door.

Dates and Locations:

Sundays, March 12 & March 19, 2017 Westminster Choir College, Princeton and Erdman Halls

How to Enter: Mailing registration: Fill out the entry forms located in the “Registration entry Forms” section of this book (forms are also available at the NJMTA website). For students earning a medal or trophy, please mark it on the registration form. Send the forms together with the Registration Fees (only teacher’s personal check or money order will be accepted) and the Teacher Duty Deposit Fee in two separate checks to the Festival Chairperson listed below. Write the checks payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event name “Festival” written on the memo line.

Send fees and forms to: Cyenny Pesik cyenny77@gmail.com 135 Fern Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Registration Fee: $40 for a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. One piano duet for students only $25 per student. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Deadline:

A separate refundable check (no cash or money order will be accepted) will be collected for Teacher Duty Deposit upon registration. Parents will not be accepted as substitutes for teachers to complete the duty. This fee will be refunded when the teacher’s duty is fulfilled. If the teacher failed to fulfill his/her duty, the deposit will be used to hire a monitor or another teacher to do the duty.

For the 2017 Festival, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11-20 entries

$100 to enter more than 20 entries

Registration forms and the checks should be postmarked no later than Friday, January 13, 2017. Entries mailed after Friday, January 13, 2017 will not be processed and students will not be able to enter the event. Registration forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL OR DOOR TO DOOR, PLEASE! Please note that the registration is only completed upon the receipt of the checks.

Student Eligibility: Students of all levels and ages whose teachers are members in good standing of NJMTA.

Teacher Eligibility: Teachers must be members in good standing of NJMTA. New members must have paid their dues by January 1, 2017.

Repertoire: Students must perform two memorized complete pieces of contrasting styles. Pieces may be by the same composer as long as they are of contrasting styles. Pieces must be a minimum of 16 measures in length. All pieces should be played in their entirety. Be sure to set aside enough time to allow the judge to adequately discuss the performance with the student.

Piano duet repertoire is for one piano only. Students should perform one piece only. Published arrangements are acceptable. Memorization for piano duets is optional, but one extra original music must be prepared for the judge if the students do not memorize the piece.

Festival Rules: Please inform parents that absolutely NO videotaping or photography are allowed during the festival. Electronic devices should be turned off at all times.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook for Participating Teachers Requirements.

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2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events

24th Annual Spring Piano Festival

This is a non-competitive program, which provides musical growth through evaluation and encouragement. The teacher and parents are invited to attend the private audition; however, since space is very limited we suggest no more than two persons attend the audition with the student.

Chairpersons: Cyenny Pesik and Shuling Juan

Awards: Both written and verbal comments will be given. Students receiving an Excellent rating will be awarded a certificate and Gold Seal. A Very Good will be awarded a certificate with a Silver Seal. Students receiving an Excellent or Very Good rating for three years will be awarded a medal, trophies for five and seven years and plaques for 10 years and beyond.

The certificates and the written evaluations must be picked up between 4:00pm to 5:30pm on the Festival day. If a teacher cannot pick them up personally, he/she MUST send another person with the release form (which is available online) signed by the teacher. No awards will be mailed or picked up door to door.

Dates and Locations:

Sundays, March 12 & March 19, 2017 Westminster Choir College, Princeton and Erdman Halls

How to Enter: Mailing registration: Fill out the entry forms located in the “Registration entry Forms” section of this book (forms are also available at the NJMTA website). For students earning a medal or trophy, please mark it on the registration form. Send the forms together with the Registration Fees (only teacher’s personal check or money order will be accepted) and the Teacher Duty Deposit Fee in two separate checks to the Festival Chairperson listed below. Write the checks payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event name “Festival” written on the memo line.

Send fees and forms to: Cyenny Pesik cyenny77@gmail.com 135 Fern Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Registration Fee: $40 for a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. One piano duet for students only $25 per student. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Deadline:

A separate refundable check (no cash or money order will be accepted) will be collected for Teacher Duty Deposit upon registration. Parents will not be accepted as substitutes for teachers to complete the duty. This fee will be refunded when the teacher’s duty is fulfilled. If the teacher failed to fulfill his/her duty, the deposit will be used to hire a monitor or another teacher to do the duty.

For the 2017 Festival, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11-20 entries

$100 to enter more than 20 entries

Registration forms and the checks should be postmarked no later than Friday, January 13, 2017. Entries mailed after Friday, January 13, 2017 will not be processed and students will not be able to enter the event. Registration forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL OR DOOR TO DOOR, PLEASE! Please note that the registration is only completed upon the receipt of the checks.

Student Eligibility: Students of all levels and ages whose teachers are members in good standing of NJMTA.

Teacher Eligibility: Teachers must be members in good standing of NJMTA. New members must have paid their dues by January 1, 2017.

Repertoire: Students must perform two memorized complete pieces of contrasting styles. Pieces may be by the same composer as long as they are of contrasting styles. Pieces must be a minimum of 16 measures in length. All pieces should be played in their entirety. Be sure to set aside enough time to allow the judge to adequately discuss the performance with the student.

Piano duet repertoire is for one piano only. Students should perform one piece only. Published arrangements are acceptable. Memorization for piano duets is optional, but one extra original music must be prepared for the judge if the students do not memorize the piece.

Festival Rules: Please inform parents that absolutely NO videotaping or photography are allowed during the festival. Electronic devices should be turned off at all times.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook for Participating Teachers Requirements.

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2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events

Spring Recital – Auditions & Concerts for Piano, Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Voice & Chinese Instruments

This program is intended for the well-prepared student who is capable of accepting the challenge of the concert platform. Students selected through the audition must perform in the recitals. Chairpersons: Piano: TBA (Princeton) Please see the NJMTA website for contact info.

Grace Kuo (North Jersey) Strings: Ingrid Tang Winds, Brass & Percussion: Renae Block Voice: Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu Chinese Instruments: Yang Yi

Audition/Recital Dates and Locations:

Registration Deadline: Piano – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; Other Instruments/Voice – Monday, March 13, 2017

Audition 1 – Piano Sunday, March 26 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU)

Students auditioning on 3/26 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options Audition 2 – Piano Sunday, April 2 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU)

Students auditioning on 4/2 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options Audition 3 – Piano Sunday, April 9 – County College of Morris (CCM) Recitals North Jersey Center – Sundays, May 7 & 14, County College of Morris (CCM)

Students auditioning on 4/9 (CCM) must choose from the above recital options

Audition for – Strings, Winds, Brass, Percuss ion, Voice, Chinese Folk Instruments Sunday, April 30 – Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Area – Strings: Saturday, May 13, Princeton Theological Seminary Winds, Voice and Chinese Instruments: Sunday, May 21, Rider University

All students who received Honor or High Honor on 4/30 must perform at these recitals.

How to Enter: Complete both sides of the registration form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book (forms are also available at NJMTA website). Make copies as needed. The registration form will be returned if not completed in full and students will not be entered in the event. Phone entries, email entries, or entries not on the correct form will not be accepted. Do not mix piano entries with other instruments. Teachers must submit a separate entry form and a separate check for each audition date per instrument.

Entries will be treated on a “first come, first served” basis. Once that center or date is filled, entries will be directed to another center or date. Do not make special requests. Since there are four different audition dates for piano with two corresponding recital options, please direct students who have conflict to another center or date.

For students earning a trophy, complete the trophy/Awards column and submit it at the time of registration. Trophy requests cannot be honored after the audition date.

Checks should be made payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event “Audition” listed on the memo line. One check for all combined student fees should be paid by the teacher. No cash or money orders will be accepted, and checks from students will not be accepted.

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2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events

Spring Recital – Auditions & Concerts for Piano, Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Voice & Chinese Instruments

This program is intended for the well-prepared student who is capable of accepting the challenge of the concert platform. Students selected through the audition must perform in the recitals. Chairpersons: Piano: TBA (Princeton) Please see the NJMTA website for contact info.

Grace Kuo (North Jersey) Strings: Ingrid Tang Winds, Brass & Percussion: Renae Block Voice: Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu Chinese Instruments: Yang Yi

Audition/Recital Dates and Locations:

Registration Deadline: Piano – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; Other Instruments/Voice – Monday, March 13, 2017

Audition 1 – Piano Sunday, March 26 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU)

Students auditioning on 3/26 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options Audition 2 – Piano Sunday, April 2 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU)

Students auditioning on 4/2 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options Audition 3 – Piano Sunday, April 9 – County College of Morris (CCM) Recitals North Jersey Center – Sundays, May 7 & 14, County College of Morris (CCM)

Students auditioning on 4/9 (CCM) must choose from the above recital options

Audition for – Strings, Winds, Brass, Percuss ion, Voice, Chinese Folk Instruments Sunday, April 30 – Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Area – Strings: Saturday, May 13, Princeton Theological Seminary Winds, Voice and Chinese Instruments: Sunday, May 21, Rider University

All students who received Honor or High Honor on 4/30 must perform at these recitals.

How to Enter: Complete both sides of the registration form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book (forms are also available at NJMTA website). Make copies as needed. The registration form will be returned if not completed in full and students will not be entered in the event. Phone entries, email entries, or entries not on the correct form will not be accepted. Do not mix piano entries with other instruments. Teachers must submit a separate entry form and a separate check for each audition date per instrument.

Entries will be treated on a “first come, first served” basis. Once that center or date is filled, entries will be directed to another center or date. Do not make special requests. Since there are four different audition dates for piano with two corresponding recital options, please direct students who have conflict to another center or date.

For students earning a trophy, complete the trophy/Awards column and submit it at the time of registration. Trophy requests cannot be honored after the audition date.

Checks should be made payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event “Audition” listed on the memo line. One check for all combined student fees should be paid by the teacher. No cash or money orders will be accepted, and checks from students will not be accepted.

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Send separate entry forms and separate checks for each audition day per instrument to:

Piano:

Hsin-I Chou 21 Inverness Drive Marlboro, NJ 07746

Winds, Brass & Percussion: Renae Block 7 Cooper Avenue, Suite B Marlton, NJ 08053

Strings: Ingrid Tang 29 Sequoia Drive Dayton, NJ 08810

Chinese Instruments: Yang Yi 295 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., #302 West Windsor, NJ 08550

Voices: Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu 24 Rosewood Court Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Fee: Solo auditions: $40 per student. Ensemble auditions (duet or larger): $25 per student. All fees are non- refundable.

A separate refundable check (no cash or money order will be accepted) for each audition center will be collected for teacher’s duty deposit upon registration (see below).

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Entry Period:

For all teachers entering students to Recital Auditions in ALL instruments, a Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for all participating teachers of all instruments. The duty deposit fee will be refunded when he/she completes his/her duty.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Parents will not be accepted as substitutes for teachers to do the duty. The Teacher Duty Deposit fee will be refunded to the teacher when he/she completes his/her duty. If the teacher fails to fulfill his/her duty, the deposit fee will be used to hire a monitor or another teacher to do the duty.

For piano: Registration deadline is Monday, February 1, 2017. Entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, February 1, 2017. A $5 late fee will be charged to each entry of registration between February 1 and February 5, 2017. Entries mailed after February 5, 2017 will be returned and students will not be entered to the event.

For other instruments: Registration deadline is Monday, March 13, 2017. A $5 late fee will be charged to each entry of registration between March 13 and March 18, 2017.

Once the registration form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Student Eligibility: See General Guidelines on page 25. Voice Students must be a minimum age of 9. Auditions are open to soloists and ensembles. Ensembles must register through the same teacher on the same form.

Teacher Eligibility: See General Guidelines on page 25.

Teachers must be members in good standing of NJMTA. Current membership dues for MTNA and NJMTA should be paid by January 1, 2017. An exception to the January 1st payment of teacher dues will be granted to a teacher joining NJMTA for the very first time. The one-time exception will allow the teacher to pay state dues on or before the postmarked deadline of the Spring events.

An NJMTA member with Student Membership status may not enter students. The teacher and the entrant may not be the same individual.

Classifications: For the purpose of these auditions:

Piano students should be classified as follows regardless of age: Elementary (El) – Bach Minuet, Intermediate (Int.) – Sonatina, and Advanced (Adv.) – Sonata.

Strings, Winds, Brass and Percussion students’ classifications are determined by age and length of study as follows:

(El) – less than 3 years of study, (Int.) – 3-6 years of study, (Adv.) – more than 6 years of study. Voice student’s classifications are determined by age and length of study as follows:

(El) up to 2 years of study, (Int.) – 2-4 years of study, (Adv.) – more than 4 years of study, (Adult) – above college age, non-professional.

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Send separate entry forms and separate checks for each audition day per instrument to:

Piano:

Hsin-I Chou 21 Inverness Drive Marlboro, NJ 07746

Winds, Brass & Percussion: Renae Block 7 Cooper Avenue, Suite B Marlton, NJ 08053

Strings: Ingrid Tang 29 Sequoia Drive Dayton, NJ 08810

Chinese Instruments: Yang Yi 295 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., #302 West Windsor, NJ 08550

Voices: Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu 24 Rosewood Court Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Fee: Solo auditions: $40 per student. Ensemble auditions (duet or larger): $25 per student. All fees are non- refundable.

A separate refundable check (no cash or money order will be accepted) for each audition center will be collected for teacher’s duty deposit upon registration (see below).

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Entry Period:

For all teachers entering students to Recital Auditions in ALL instruments, a Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for all participating teachers of all instruments. The duty deposit fee will be refunded when he/she completes his/her duty.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Parents will not be accepted as substitutes for teachers to do the duty. The Teacher Duty Deposit fee will be refunded to the teacher when he/she completes his/her duty. If the teacher fails to fulfill his/her duty, the deposit fee will be used to hire a monitor or another teacher to do the duty.

For piano: Registration deadline is Monday, February 1, 2017. Entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, February 1, 2017. A $5 late fee will be charged to each entry of registration between February 1 and February 5, 2017. Entries mailed after February 5, 2017 will be returned and students will not be entered to the event.

For other instruments: Registration deadline is Monday, March 13, 2017. A $5 late fee will be charged to each entry of registration between March 13 and March 18, 2017.

Once the registration form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Student Eligibility: See General Guidelines on page 25. Voice Students must be a minimum age of 9. Auditions are open to soloists and ensembles. Ensembles must register through the same teacher on the same form.

Teacher Eligibility: See General Guidelines on page 25.

Teachers must be members in good standing of NJMTA. Current membership dues for MTNA and NJMTA should be paid by January 1, 2017. An exception to the January 1st payment of teacher dues will be granted to a teacher joining NJMTA for the very first time. The one-time exception will allow the teacher to pay state dues on or before the postmarked deadline of the Spring events.

An NJMTA member with Student Membership status may not enter students. The teacher and the entrant may not be the same individual.

Classifications: For the purpose of these auditions:

Piano students should be classified as follows regardless of age: Elementary (El) – Bach Minuet, Intermediate (Int.) – Sonatina, and Advanced (Adv.) – Sonata.

Strings, Winds, Brass and Percussion students’ classifications are determined by age and length of study as follows:

(El) – less than 3 years of study, (Int.) – 3-6 years of study, (Adv.) – more than 6 years of study. Voice student’s classifications are determined by age and length of study as follows:

(El) up to 2 years of study, (Int.) – 2-4 years of study, (Adv.) – more than 4 years of study, (Adult) – above college age, non-professional.

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Evaluations: The evaluation sheets will be mailed with the audition schedules. Only teachers should fill out the evaluation form, giving all the requested details, noting the timing o f each piece and making certain that each student chooses 1st and 2nd choice of recital dates. This information is used to prepare the program, so please list keys, opus numbers, and anything that will identify the music without any doubt. Judges’ decisions are final.

Performance Time: Piano: Maximum time allowed for elementary level is 5 minutes, intermediate level is 10 minutes, and advance and college levels are 15 minutes.

Strings, Winds, Brass & Percussion: Maximum time allowed through Grade 10 is 12 minutes, grades 11-collegiate and adult are 15 minutes.

Voice: Maximum time allowed is 15 minutes.

There is no minimum.

Please be advised that students are required to perform at their assigned schedule. Switching time slots or replacing with other students is not allowed. If the student can't make it they forfeit their spot. Students are not permitted to share music because of scheduling difficulties. Students without music will be allowed to audition at the appointed time but will automatically receive a rating of Honorable Mention.

Memorization: All solo pieces must be memorized for piano, voice and Chinese instruments for both the audition and recital. Memorization is optional for winds, brass, strings, percussion, duet or ensemble repertoire.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanists prior to the events. In order to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist, teachers MUST list the accompanist’s name on the registration forms prior to submission. Teachers may not accompany their students in auditions. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Repertoire: Piano: Students must perform two compositions from standard repertoire, from two different musical periods, and contrasting pieces are recommended. See the Composer Classification List (page 31) and General Information section of this yearbook. All pieces must be at least 16 measures without repeats. Students not fulfilling this requirement will receive an Honorable Mention regardless of the quality of performance. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher.

No arrangements or simplified editions of works originally written for piano will be accepted. Published transcriptions of the other instruments or ensemble (such as Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne, Chinese tradition folk songs) will be acceptable as long as they are original by the composers. Method book pieces without composer indicated or listed as “adopted by” or “arranged by” are not acceptable.

Repeats will not be played unless the piece is very short or the repeats affect the integrity of the piece. Variations must be performed in their entirety. Students are required to perform only one movement of a Sonata. Bach Preludes & Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier do not need to be performed as a set. A group of short pieces such as Chopin Preludes can be considered as one piece if they do not exceed the maximum time allowed in their level.

Ensemble repertoire may be for four to six hands, one piano only and any combination of piano with strings or woodwinds. Students should perform one piece only. Published arrangements are acceptable. Memorization for piano duet is optional, but one extra copy must be prepared for judge if the students do not memorize the piece. Memorization for ensemble music is not required.

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion: Two contrasting pieces – one from either the Baroque or Classical era, and one from either Romantic or Modern era. Alternately, two contrasting pieces within one time period may be chosen. Selections may be for solo instrument, solo instrument with accompaniment, or ensembles of two or more in number. Only one movement of a sonata or concerto should be performed. Pieces written with a piano accompaniment must be performed with accompaniment. Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher. Arrangements and transcriptions should only be used if no suitable age appropriate literature is available. No simplified arrangements will be accepted. It is the intention that the repertoire should be chosen from the solo literature for each respective instrument.

Voice: Solo: Students must perform three contrasting compositions from standard classical vocal repertoire. One must be in English, one must be in a foreign language, and the third may be either. One selection from the Musical Theater is allowed if desired.

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Evaluations: The evaluation sheets will be mailed with the audition schedules. Only teachers should fill out the evaluation form, giving all the requested details, noting the timing o f each piece and making certain that each student chooses 1st and 2nd choice of recital dates. This information is used to prepare the program, so please list keys, opus numbers, and anything that will identify the music without any doubt. Judges’ decisions are final.

Performance Time: Piano: Maximum time allowed for elementary level is 5 minutes, intermediate level is 10 minutes, and advance and college levels are 15 minutes.

Strings, Winds, Brass & Percussion: Maximum time allowed through Grade 10 is 12 minutes, grades 11-collegiate and adult are 15 minutes.

Voice: Maximum time allowed is 15 minutes.

There is no minimum.

Please be advised that students are required to perform at their assigned schedule. Switching time slots or replacing with other students is not allowed. If the student can't make it they forfeit their spot. Students are not permitted to share music because of scheduling difficulties. Students without music will be allowed to audition at the appointed time but will automatically receive a rating of Honorable Mention.

Memorization: All solo pieces must be memorized for piano, voice and Chinese instruments for both the audition and recital. Memorization is optional for winds, brass, strings, percussion, duet or ensemble repertoire.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanists prior to the events. In order to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist, teachers MUST list the accompanist’s name on the registration forms prior to submission. Teachers may not accompany their students in auditions. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Repertoire: Piano: Students must perform two compositions from standard repertoire, from two different musical periods, and contrasting pieces are recommended. See the Composer Classification List (page 31) and General Information section of this yearbook. All pieces must be at least 16 measures without repeats. Students not fulfilling this requirement will receive an Honorable Mention regardless of the quality of performance. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher.

No arrangements or simplified editions of works originally written for piano will be accepted. Published transcriptions of the other instruments or ensemble (such as Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne, Chinese tradition folk songs) will be acceptable as long as they are original by the composers. Method book pieces without composer indicated or listed as “adopted by” or “arranged by” are not acceptable.

Repeats will not be played unless the piece is very short or the repeats affect the integrity of the piece. Variations must be performed in their entirety. Students are required to perform only one movement of a Sonata. Bach Preludes & Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier do not need to be performed as a set. A group of short pieces such as Chopin Preludes can be considered as one piece if they do not exceed the maximum time allowed in their level.

Ensemble repertoire may be for four to six hands, one piano only and any combination of piano with strings or woodwinds. Students should perform one piece only. Published arrangements are acceptable. Memorization for piano duet is optional, but one extra copy must be prepared for judge if the students do not memorize the piece. Memorization for ensemble music is not required.

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion: Two contrasting pieces – one from either the Baroque or Classical era, and one from either Romantic or Modern era. Alternately, two contrasting pieces within one time period may be chosen. Selections may be for solo instrument, solo instrument with accompaniment, or ensembles of two or more in number. Only one movement of a sonata or concerto should be performed. Pieces written with a piano accompaniment must be performed with accompaniment. Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher. Arrangements and transcriptions should only be used if no suitable age appropriate literature is available. No simplified arrangements will be accepted. It is the intention that the repertoire should be chosen from the solo literature for each respective instrument.

Voice: Solo: Students must perform three contrasting compositions from standard classical vocal repertoire. One must be in English, one must be in a foreign language, and the third may be either. One selection from the Musical Theater is allowed if desired.

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Ensemble: Two selections from standard ensemble repertoire. One must be in English. One selection from the Musical Theater is allowed if desired. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher.

Chinese Instruments: Solo: Students must perform one traditional or modern piece from memory. Ensemble: Students must perform one piece with at least two parts/voices written for the Chinese ensemble group. Ensembles with western instruments or vocal are welcome, but at least fifty percent of the group has to play Chinese instruments. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher.

Awards: Performers and Honorable Mention students will receive certificates. Students receiving a High Honors Rating will perform in a High Honors Recital, and those receiving an Honors Rating will perform in an Honors Recital. Honorable Mention certificates will be mailed.

As an incentive and reward for those students who have performed in same category either High Honors or Honors Recitals for three, five, seven and ten or more years, there are special awards. Medals will be given for three-year accomplishment, trophies for five and seven years and plaques for 10 years and beyond. The performances need not be given in consecutive years. They may be a combination of High Honors and Honors performances. However, since this is a performance program, the student must have played in each year’s recital.

Recital Rules: Performers should arrive at least 15 minutes before their recital time, check in with the recital host and be seated in the programs order with the other performers. Students are required to provide their own accompanists for the recital.

Student should only perform in the recital that he/she is assigned and perform the piece that the judge chose during the audition. Student performs in a recital that is not assigned for him/her by chairperson should not receive the credit toward his/her award accumulation.

Except for piano, the maximum length of the piece that the students perform at the winners' recital is 8 minutes for students up to 10th grade and 12 minutes for students from 11th grade up and for all adults.

Student who arrive late and miss their place in the recital program may not be allowed to perform. Due to time constraints this will be at the discretion of the recital host. Maps are provided to all locations at the back of this book and teachers should see that each student is given a copy. Students and their families are required to stay for the entire recital, so that the performer may receive their certificate. Please suggest that families not bring very small children to the recitals.

Please note the dress code outlined in the General Information section of this book. No children dressed in sports clothes or other inappropriate attire will be allowed to perform.

This is a performance-oriented program, and students are expected to attend recitals. Students who do not participate in recitals will not receive their certificates and will not be allowed a credit towards an award for this year, except under the following circumstances:

1. Family emergency involving travel out of town or outside of the country 2. Sickness (with a doctor’s note) 3. Broken elbow/finger – unable to play, but must still attend the recital 4. School activities conflict with a team coach or teacher’s letter

Other issues that arise will be discussed and voted on at a board meeting after the event.

Recital host should report the students who are absent from the recitals and return all the awards and certificates of absent students to the chairperson.

No flash photography is allowed during the recitals. Video cameras may be set up at the back of the recital hall, and photographers are requested to stay with their equipment during the recital. There will be an opportunity to take both group and individual photographs at the end of each recital.

Teachers are expected to attend their students’ recitals to support their students and assist the recital host.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook for Participating Teachers Requirements.

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Ensemble: Two selections from standard ensemble repertoire. One must be in English. One selection from the Musical Theater is allowed if desired. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher.

Chinese Instruments: Solo: Students must perform one traditional or modern piece from memory. Ensemble: Students must perform one piece with at least two parts/voices written for the Chinese ensemble group. Ensembles with western instruments or vocal are welcome, but at least fifty percent of the group has to play Chinese instruments. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher.

Awards: Performers and Honorable Mention students will receive certificates. Students receiving a High Honors Rating will perform in a High Honors Recital, and those receiving an Honors Rating will perform in an Honors Recital. Honorable Mention certificates will be mailed.

As an incentive and reward for those students who have performed in same category either High Honors or Honors Recitals for three, five, seven and ten or more years, there are special awards. Medals will be given for three-year accomplishment, trophies for five and seven years and plaques for 10 years and beyond. The performances need not be given in consecutive years. They may be a combination of High Honors and Honors performances. However, since this is a performance program, the student must have played in each year’s recital.

Recital Rules: Performers should arrive at least 15 minutes before their recital time, check in with the recital host and be seated in the programs order with the other performers. Students are required to provide their own accompanists for the recital.

Student should only perform in the recital that he/she is assigned and perform the piece that the judge chose during the audition. Student performs in a recital that is not assigned for him/her by chairperson should not receive the credit toward his/her award accumulation.

Except for piano, the maximum length of the piece that the students perform at the winners' recital is 8 minutes for students up to 10th grade and 12 minutes for students from 11th grade up and for all adults.

Student who arrive late and miss their place in the recital program may not be allowed to perform. Due to time constraints this will be at the discretion of the recital host. Maps are provided to all locations at the back of this book and teachers should see that each student is given a copy. Students and their families are required to stay for the entire recital, so that the performer may receive their certificate. Please suggest that families not bring very small children to the recitals.

Please note the dress code outlined in the General Information section of this book. No children dressed in sports clothes or other inappropriate attire will be allowed to perform.

This is a performance-oriented program, and students are expected to attend recitals. Students who do not participate in recitals will not receive their certificates and will not be allowed a credit towards an award for this year, except under the following circumstances:

1. Family emergency involving travel out of town or outside of the country 2. Sickness (with a doctor’s note) 3. Broken elbow/finger – unable to play, but must still attend the recital 4. School activities conflict with a team coach or teacher’s letter

Other issues that arise will be discussed and voted on at a board meeting after the event.

Recital host should report the students who are absent from the recitals and return all the awards and certificates of absent students to the chairperson.

No flash photography is allowed during the recitals. Video cameras may be set up at the back of the recital hall, and photographers are requested to stay with their equipment during the recital. There will be an opportunity to take both group and individual photographs at the end of each recital.

Teachers are expected to attend their students’ recitals to support their students and assist the recital host.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook for Participating Teachers Requirements.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Young Musicians Competition – Piano

Chairperson: TBA

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teacher should print all the required information on both sides of the entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book and collect fees from students. Mail the entry form with ONE teacher’s check payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMP written on the memo line to:

TBA – check NJMTA website for current chairperson information.

Registration Fee: $50 per student. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee

Registration Deadline:

A Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee . The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Once the application form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Student Eligibility: Students of any age are invited to compete, and they will be grouped by their age as of October 1 of the competition year. Entrants must have studied the performance medium of the competition with the same teacher for a minimum of six months out of the nine months immediately preceding November 1. Except:

1. If the regular teacher is incapacitated or on sabbatical leave 2. If the family moves out of the area 3. In the case of a collegiate freshmen or transfer students

Under such circumstances, a certified letter explaining and approving the change in teachers must be submitted with the official application form. Both teachers must be recognized in any matter related to the competition.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Young Musicians Competition – Piano

Chairperson: TBA

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teacher should print all the required information on both sides of the entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book and collect fees from students. Mail the entry form with ONE teacher’s check payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMP written on the memo line to:

TBA – check NJMTA website for current chairperson information.

Registration Fee: $50 per student. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee

Registration Deadline:

A Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee . The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Once the application form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Student Eligibility: Students of any age are invited to compete, and they will be grouped by their age as of October 1 of the competition year. Entrants must have studied the performance medium of the competition with the same teacher for a minimum of six months out of the nine months immediately preceding November 1. Except:

1. If the regular teacher is incapacitated or on sabbatical leave 2. If the family moves out of the area 3. In the case of a collegiate freshmen or transfer students

Under such circumstances, a certified letter explaining and approving the change in teachers must be submitted with the official application form. Both teachers must be recognized in any matter related to the competition.

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Teacher Eligibility: See General Guideline on page 25.

Member Teachers: Current membership dues for MTNA and NJMTA must be paid by September 1, 2017, in order to enter students in any Fall Young Musicians Competition Event.

Non-member Teachers: Non-members have the option of either becoming a member of MTNA and NJMTA by September 1, 2017, OR paying a Teacher Entry Fee of $150.00.

An exception to the September 1 payment of teacher dues will be granted to a teacher joining NJMTA for the very first time. The one-time exception will allow the teacher to pay state dues on or before the postmarked deadline of the competition. An NJMTA member with Student Membership status may not enter students. The teacher and the entrant may not be the same individual. The Primary teacher of the performing medium of the competition must be the teacher who enters the student in the competition.

Repertoire: Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher, with the following requirements: Two compositions from standard repertoire from memory: 1. Either Baroque or Classical 2. Either Romantic or Modern

* Please use MTNA Composer Classification List in the yearbook (page 29) for your reference. Variations must be performed in their entirety. Sonata: Students are not permitted to perform more than one movement of sonata/sonatina,

except attacca movements. Only college students are permitted to play two separate movements from the same opus number.

Both Prelude & Fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach must be performed to count as one piece.

Repeats will not be played unless the piece is very short or the repeats affect the integrity of the piece.

No arrangements or simplified editions of works originally written for piano will be accepted. Published transcription of the other instruments or ensemble (such as Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne,

Chinese tradition folk songs) will be acceptable as long as they are original by the composers. A group of short pieces of the same opus number such as Chopin Preludes can be considered as

one piece if they do not exceed the maximum time allowed in their age group

Maximum Performance time:

Through age 10 10 minutes Ages 11–14 15 minutes Ages 15–17 17 minutes Ages 18–collegiate 20 minutes Students who go over the time limit will be stopped by judges during the competition.

The competition is scheduled by age. Due to the complexity of scheduling, NO requests regarding preferences may be made.

Please also check the General Guidelines for all NJMTA Auditions and Competitions under the General Information page 25 of this Yearbook.

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Teacher Eligibility: See General Guideline on page 25.

Member Teachers: Current membership dues for MTNA and NJMTA must be paid by September 1, 2017, in order to enter students in any Fall Young Musicians Competition Event.

Non-member Teachers: Non-members have the option of either becoming a member of MTNA and NJMTA by September 1, 2017, OR paying a Teacher Entry Fee of $150.00.

An exception to the September 1 payment of teacher dues will be granted to a teacher joining NJMTA for the very first time. The one-time exception will allow the teacher to pay state dues on or before the postmarked deadline of the competition. An NJMTA member with Student Membership status may not enter students. The teacher and the entrant may not be the same individual. The Primary teacher of the performing medium of the competition must be the teacher who enters the student in the competition.

Repertoire: Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher, with the following requirements: Two compositions from standard repertoire from memory: 1. Either Baroque or Classical 2. Either Romantic or Modern

* Please use MTNA Composer Classification List in the yearbook (page 29) for your reference. Variations must be performed in their entirety. Sonata: Students are not permitted to perform more than one movement of sonata/sonatina,

except attacca movements. Only college students are permitted to play two separate movements from the same opus number.

Both Prelude & Fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach must be performed to count as one piece.

Repeats will not be played unless the piece is very short or the repeats affect the integrity of the piece.

No arrangements or simplified editions of works originally written for piano will be accepted. Published transcription of the other instruments or ensemble (such as Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne,

Chinese tradition folk songs) will be acceptable as long as they are original by the composers. A group of short pieces of the same opus number such as Chopin Preludes can be considered as

one piece if they do not exceed the maximum time allowed in their age group

Maximum Performance time:

Through age 10 10 minutes Ages 11–14 15 minutes Ages 15–17 17 minutes Ages 18–collegiate 20 minutes Students who go over the time limit will be stopped by judges during the competition.

The competition is scheduled by age. Due to the complexity of scheduling, NO requests regarding preferences may be made.

Please also check the General Guidelines for all NJMTA Auditions and Competitions under the General Information page 25 of this Yearbook.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Young Musicians Competition – Strings

Chairperson: Ingrid Tang

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, October 29, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teacher should fill out the entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Make copies as needed. Be sure to collect fees from the students and supply all requested information on both sides of the form. Fees are non-refundable.

Send only ONE check (only teacher’s check will be accepted) for strings only, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMS written on the memo line with the completed registration form to:

Ingrid Tang 29 Sequoia Drive Dayton, NJ, 08810

tang.ingrid@gmail.com

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee

Registration Deadline:

Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee . The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Once the registration form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details.

Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces from different time periods for unaccompanied solo, or solo with accompaniment. Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher. Students are required to perform only one movement of sonata/sonatina or concertos. Repeats will not be played unless the piece is very short or the repeats affect the integrity of the piece. Arrangements and transcriptions should only be used if no suitable age appropriate literature is available. No simplified arrangements will be accepted. It is the intention that the repertoire should be chosen from the solo literature for each respective instrument. Memorization is required.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Young Musicians Competition – Strings

Chairperson: Ingrid Tang

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, October 29, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teacher should fill out the entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Make copies as needed. Be sure to collect fees from the students and supply all requested information on both sides of the form. Fees are non-refundable.

Send only ONE check (only teacher’s check will be accepted) for strings only, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMS written on the memo line with the completed registration form to:

Ingrid Tang 29 Sequoia Drive Dayton, NJ, 08810

tang.ingrid@gmail.com

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee

Registration Deadline:

Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee . The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Once the registration form is sent and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.

Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details.

Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces from different time periods for unaccompanied solo, or solo with accompaniment. Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher. Students are required to perform only one movement of sonata/sonatina or concertos. Repeats will not be played unless the piece is very short or the repeats affect the integrity of the piece. Arrangements and transcriptions should only be used if no suitable age appropriate literature is available. No simplified arrangements will be accepted. It is the intention that the repertoire should be chosen from the solo literature for each respective instrument. Memorization is required.

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Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students in the audition, but is allowed for the winner’s recital. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Maximum Performance time:

Through age 10 10 minutes Ages 11–14 15 minutes Ages 15–17 17 minutes Ages 18–collegiate 20 minutes

Please follow the “General Guidelines for all NJMTA events” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students in the audition, but is allowed for the winner’s recital. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Maximum Performance time:

Through age 10 10 minutes Ages 11–14 15 minutes Ages 15–17 17 minutes Ages 18–collegiate 20 minutes

Please follow the “General Guidelines for all NJMTA events” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events Young Musicians Competition – Chinese Instruments Chairperson: Yang Yi

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: Awards will be presented to the students in each of the following age groups: Age 10 and under, Age 11 to 14, Age 15 to 17, as well as Age 18 and above. It is designed for ONE (for all Chinese instruments) or TWO (Guzheng and Chinese Instruments) instrument categories depending on the number of contestants entered for the competition. They could be either a solo instrument or ensemble.

1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State

Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teachers should fill out the entry and forms located in the "Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms" section of this book. Make copies as needed. Be sure to collect fees from the students and supply all requested information on both sides of the form. Fees are non-refundable.

Send only ONE check (only teacher’s check will be accepted) for all Chinese Instruments only, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMCI written on the memo line with the completed registration form, to:

Yang Yi 48 Zaitz Farm Road West Windsor, NJ 08550

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee

Registration Deadline: Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee. The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job. For 2017 auditions, please send:

$50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details

Repertoire: Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher, with the following requirements:

Solo: Two pieces of contrasting style and tempo from memory. Ensemble: One piece (preferably memorized).

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Maximum Performance time:

15 minutes

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events Young Musicians Competition – Chinese Instruments Chairperson: Yang Yi

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: Awards will be presented to the students in each of the following age groups: Age 10 and under, Age 11 to 14, Age 15 to 17, as well as Age 18 and above. It is designed for ONE (for all Chinese instruments) or TWO (Guzheng and Chinese Instruments) instrument categories depending on the number of contestants entered for the competition. They could be either a solo instrument or ensemble.

1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State

Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teachers should fill out the entry and forms located in the "Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms" section of this book. Make copies as needed. Be sure to collect fees from the students and supply all requested information on both sides of the form. Fees are non-refundable.

Send only ONE check (only teacher’s check will be accepted) for all Chinese Instruments only, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMCI written on the memo line with the completed registration form, to:

Yang Yi 48 Zaitz Farm Road West Windsor, NJ 08550

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee

Registration Deadline: Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee. The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job. For 2017 auditions, please send:

$50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details

Repertoire: Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher, with the following requirements:

Solo: Two pieces of contrasting style and tempo from memory. Ensemble: One piece (preferably memorized).

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Maximum Performance time:

15 minutes

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Young Musicians Competition – Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

Chairperson: Renae Block

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, October 29, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teachers are to complete the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. The form can also be found on the NJMTA website. Teachers should supply all requested information on both sides of the form and collect fees from the students. One check for all combined student fees should be paid by the teacher. No cash or money orders will be accepted, and checks from students will not be accepted. Checks should be made payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMW written on the memo line and sent to:

Renae Block 7 Cooper Avenue, Suite B Marlton, NJ 08053

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Deadline:

Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee . The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details.

Repertoire Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher, with the following requirements: Two contrasting pieces – one from either the Baroque or Classical eras, or one from either the

Romantic, Impressionistic or Modern eras.• Selections may be those written for solo instrument (unaccompanied) or solo instrument with

accompaniment; however, pieces written with an accompaniment must be performed with the accompaniment.

• Memorization of pieces is not required, but is recommended.• Only one movement of a Concerto or Sonata should be performed, unless the movements are very short,

or are meant to be played uninterrupted. The total amount of performance time for multiple movements of one piece should be no more than half of the allotted time per age group. (i.e. 5 minutes for ages 10 and under, 8½ minutes for ages 15-17, etc.)

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Young Musicians Competition – Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

Chairperson: Renae Block

Competition Date and Location:

Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, October 29, 2017, WCC

Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates

All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teachers are to complete the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. The form can also be found on the NJMTA website. Teachers should supply all requested information on both sides of the form and collect fees from the students. One check for all combined student fees should be paid by the teacher. No cash or money orders will be accepted, and checks from students will not be accepted. Checks should be made payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMW written on the memo line and sent to:

Renae Block 7 Cooper Avenue, Suite B Marlton, NJ 08053

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Fees are non-refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Deadline:

Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee . The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job.

For 2017 auditions, please send: $50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details.

Repertoire Selection of the repertoire is at the discretion of the teacher, with the following requirements: Two contrasting pieces – one from either the Baroque or Classical eras, or one from either the

Romantic, Impressionistic or Modern eras.• Selections may be those written for solo instrument (unaccompanied) or solo instrument with

accompaniment; however, pieces written with an accompaniment must be performed with the accompaniment.

• Memorization of pieces is not required, but is recommended.• Only one movement of a Concerto or Sonata should be performed, unless the movements are very short,

or are meant to be played uninterrupted. The total amount of performance time for multiple movements of one piece should be no more than half of the allotted time per age group. (i.e. 5 minutes for ages 10 and under, 8½ minutes for ages 15-17, etc.)

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• Repeats should not be taken unless the piece is very short, or the lack of repeats would affect the integrity of the piece.

• Arrangements and transcriptions should only be used if no suitable age appropriate literature is available. No simplified arrangements will be accepted. It is the intention that the repertoire should be chosen from the solo literature for each respective instrument.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Maximum Performance time:

Through age 10 10 minutes Ages 11–14 15 minutes Ages 15–17 17 minutes Ages 18–collegiate 20 minutes

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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• Repeats should not be taken unless the piece is very short, or the lack of repeats would affect the integrity of the piece.

• Arrangements and transcriptions should only be used if no suitable age appropriate literature is available. No simplified arrangements will be accepted. It is the intention that the repertoire should be chosen from the solo literature for each respective instrument.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Maximum Performance time:

Through age 10 10 minutes Ages 11–14 15 minutes Ages 15–17 17 minutes Ages 18–collegiate 20 minutes

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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Young Musicians Competition – Voice Chairperson: Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu Competition Date and Location: Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, October 29, 2017, WCC Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State

Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teachers are to complete the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Teachers should collect fees from the students and supply all requested information, on both sides of the form. Fees are non-refundable. Send ONE check (no cash accepted) for all voice entries (please do not mix with piano entries), payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMV written on the memo line to:

Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu 24 Rosewood Court Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

kao.wennie@gmail.com

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Registration fees are non- refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Deadline:

Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee. The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job. For 2017 auditions, please send:

$50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE! Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details. Entrants must be at least 9 years old to participate.

Repertoire: Three songs, memorized, from standard classical vocal repertoire among the following: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist or Modern. • The songs should have contrasting styles and tempi.• One must be in English, one must be in a foreign language, and the third can be in any language.• Memorization is required.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Student age groups: Competing students will be grouped in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13–14, 15–17, 18–collegiate.

Performance time: Maximum 12 minutes Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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Young Musicians Competition – Voice Chairperson: Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu Competition Date and Location: Recital Dates and Locations:

Sunday, October 29, 2017, WCC Annual State Conference, TBA

Awards: 1st Place Winners – Trophies as well as Performances in the Winners Recital at the NJMTA State

Conference. (Note: 1st Place Winners are required to perform at the Winners Recital in order to receive the trophies. Those who do not perform at the Winners Recital will only receive the Certificate.) 2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Trophies Honorable Mentions – Certificates All winners should make arrangements to pick up their awards at the State Conference if they cannot attend the award presentation at the conference.

How to Enter: Teachers are to complete the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Teachers should collect fees from the students and supply all requested information, on both sides of the form. Fees are non-refundable. Send ONE check (no cash accepted) for all voice entries (please do not mix with piano entries), payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code YMV written on the memo line to:

Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu 24 Rosewood Court Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

kao.wennie@gmail.com

Registration Fee: Solo: $50 per student. Ensemble: $25 per person for ensemble group. Registration fees are non- refundable.

Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:

Registration Deadline:

Student/Teacher Eligibility:

A separate duty deposit fee is required for all participating teachers, both member and non-member. Please send a separate check (no cash or money order will be accepted) from the Registration Fee. The deposit check will be returned after the duty is fulfilled, or cashed if the teacher fails to fulfill his/her assigned job. For 2017 auditions, please send:

$50 to enter up to 10 entries $75 to enter 11–20 entries $100 to enter more than 20 entries

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE! Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details. Entrants must be at least 9 years old to participate.

Repertoire: Three songs, memorized, from standard classical vocal repertoire among the following: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist or Modern. • The songs should have contrasting styles and tempi.• One must be in English, one must be in a foreign language, and the third can be in any language.• Memorization is required.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

Student age groups: Competing students will be grouped in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13–14, 15–17, 18–collegiate.

Performance time: Maximum 12 minutes Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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State Conference Master Class Auditions for Pianists

The Master Class Audition for Pianists is held each year in November. The winners will perform for the Guest Artist at the Advanced Master Class session during the State Conference.

Chairperson: Kyu-Jung Rhee

Audition Date and Location:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Winner(s): The winner(s) will be chosen and will perform at the New Jersey Music Teachers Association State Conference. Teachers will be notified as to the exact time of the performance. Date and location TBA.

How to Enter: Use the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Fill in all the required information on both sides of the form. Mail ONE check, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code MC written on the memo line to:

Kyu-Jung Rhee 17 Dunwell Court Kendall Park, NJ 08824

goyescas@gmail.com

Registration Fee: $50 - Fees are non-refundable. No cash or money order will be accepted. Teachers who enter students for Master Class audition only are required to pay the Teacher Duty Deposit fee to the Master Class chairperson. For teachers participating in both Young Musician Piano (YMP) & MC, please send only one Teacher Duty Deposit check to the YMP chairperson.

Registration Deadline:

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Due to the complexity of scheduling, any requests regarding time preferences, schedule changes, or student substitutions will not be honored once the registration forms are submitted.

Age: 13 years or older

Student Eligibility: Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details. Students who were selected to play last year are not eligible to audition two years in a row. Only one collegiate student will be chosen.

Teacher Eligibility: Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details.

Repertoire: One selection of 10 minutes or less from the advanced repertoire from any musical period in any style,

such as a movement from a Beethoven Sonata. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher. No arrangements or simplified editions will be accepted. Repeats will not be played, unless the repeats affect the integrity of the piece. Variations must be performed in their entirety. Memorization is required.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

State Conference Master Class Auditions for Pianists

The Master Class Audition for Pianists is held each year in November. The winners will perform for the Guest Artist at the Advanced Master Class session during the State Conference.

Chairperson: Kyu-Jung Rhee

Audition Date and Location:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Winner(s): The winner(s) will be chosen and will perform at the New Jersey Music Teachers Association State Conference. Teachers will be notified as to the exact time of the performance. Date and location TBA.

How to Enter: Use the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Fill in all the required information on both sides of the form. Mail ONE check, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code MC written on the memo line to:

Kyu-Jung Rhee 17 Dunwell Court Kendall Park, NJ 08824

goyescas@gmail.com

Registration Fee: $50 - Fees are non-refundable. No cash or money order will be accepted. Teachers who enter students for Master Class audition only are required to pay the Teacher Duty Deposit fee to the Master Class chairperson. For teachers participating in both Young Musician Piano (YMP) & MC, please send only one Teacher Duty Deposit check to the YMP chairperson.

Registration Deadline:

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Due to the complexity of scheduling, any requests regarding time preferences, schedule changes, or student substitutions will not be honored once the registration forms are submitted.

Age: 13 years or older

Student Eligibility: Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details. Students who were selected to play last year are not eligible to audition two years in a row. Only one collegiate student will be chosen.

Teacher Eligibility: Same as Young Musicians Competition for Piano, see page 37 for details.

Repertoire: One selection of 10 minutes or less from the advanced repertoire from any musical period in any style,

such as a movement from a Beethoven Sonata. The selection is at the discretion of the teacher. No arrangements or simplified editions will be accepted. Repeats will not be played, unless the repeats affect the integrity of the piece. Variations must be performed in their entirety. Memorization is required.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

New Jersey Composer Commission Competition Every year, the NJMTA commissions a living composer to create four original compositions for piano students: a beginning solo, an intermediate solo, an advanced solo, and a chamber duo for piano with either a wind or string instrument. A performance competition of these pieces is held in November to promote interest in new music by living composers.

The first page of each commissioned piece will be available for viewing on the NJMTA website by the end of May. Contact the chairperson after June 1 to purchase music scores.

Chairperson: Emily Lau

Audition Date and Location:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Winner(s): The winner(s) will be chosen and will perform at the New Jersey Music Teachers Association State Conference. Teachers will be notified as to the exact time of the performance. Date and location TBA.

How to Enter: Teachers must complete the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Indicate “NJCC” in the Age & Event column. Include the name of the piece and all other requested information on the entry form. Send one check and entry form to:

Emily Lau 204 Woodbridge Ave

Metuchen, NJ 08840

Registration Fee: $40 entry fee for solo piece $25 for each performer in an ensemble

emily@emilylaupianostudio.com

Registration Deadline:

Only teacher’s check will be accepted (no cash or money order). Please make checks payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code CCC written on the memo line. Fees are non-refundable.

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Memorization: Memorization is required for all solo pieces. Memorization is optional for duet and ensemble pieces.

Audition Pieces: A piano student can only enter in one level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) in the piano solo category but is allowed to enter in another category such as piano duet or piano with flute/violin/cello/Chinese Instrument. Only students can enter the competition (no college students are allowed). No adult professional accompanists are allowed.

Separate application fees must be paid for each category. Students should bring an original copy of music and their own copies in order to receive the composer’s autograph.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

New Jersey Composer Commission Competition Every year, the NJMTA commissions a living composer to create four original compositions for piano students: a beginning solo, an intermediate solo, an advanced solo, and a chamber duo for piano with either a wind or string instrument. A performance competition of these pieces is held in November to promote interest in new music by living composers.

The first page of each commissioned piece will be available for viewing on the NJMTA website by the end of May. Contact the chairperson after June 1 to purchase music scores.

Chairperson: Emily Lau

Audition Date and Location:

Sunday, November 5, 2017, WCC

Winner(s): The winner(s) will be chosen and will perform at the New Jersey Music Teachers Association State Conference. Teachers will be notified as to the exact time of the performance. Date and location TBA.

How to Enter: Teachers must complete the competition entry form located in the “Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms” section of the book. Indicate “NJCC” in the Age & Event column. Include the name of the piece and all other requested information on the entry form. Send one check and entry form to:

Emily Lau 204 Woodbridge Ave

Metuchen, NJ 08840

Registration Fee: $40 entry fee for solo piece $25 for each performer in an ensemble

emily@emilylaupianostudio.com

Registration Deadline:

Only teacher’s check will be accepted (no cash or money order). Please make checks payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code CCC written on the memo line. Fees are non-refundable.

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processed until the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL, PLEASE!

Memorization: Memorization is required for all solo pieces. Memorization is optional for duet and ensemble pieces.

Audition Pieces: A piano student can only enter in one level (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced) in the piano solo category but is allowed to enter in another category such as piano duet or piano with flute/violin/cello/Chinese Instrument. Only students can enter the competition (no college students are allowed). No adult professional accompanists are allowed.

Separate application fees must be paid for each category. Students should bring an original copy of music and their own copies in order to receive the composer’s autograph.

Please read the “General Information” on page 25 in this Yearbook.

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High School Scholarship Competition

Chairperson: Margaret Knight

Competition Date and Location:

TBA – visit www.njmta.com for updated information

Awards: There will be two scholarships from NJMTA, each for $2,000: 1. for a student who will be pursuing Performance2. for a student who will be pursuing Music Education/Pedagogy

The Performance winner will perform at the NJMTA State Conference in mid-November and the Music Education/Pedagogy winner will read his/her essay. If there is more than one winner in either category the award will be shared. An alternate may be designated in each category if the performances warrant such an award.

The judges reserve the right to withhold either or both awards if they think that the standard of either the repertoire or the performance is below that of college entrance for a music major.

How to Enter: Teachers are to complete the competition entry form located in the "Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms" section of the book. Please make sure to fill out the following columns:

1. Instrument: Please indicate the instrument next to HSS/High School Scholarship column.2. Indicate whether it is for Performance major or Education/pedagogy major.3. Event code: HSS4. Please also check in the appropriate column any other NJMTA/MTNA competition the

applicant will participate in on the same date.Be sure to include keys, opus numbers, and all other requested information on both sides of the form.

Only COMPLETE mail ings will be accepted. No emails o r part ia l entries f r om the students will be permitted, and under no c i r cumstances must there be any correspondence directly with the student.

Your entry envelope must contain the following:

a) Entry form, completed on BOTH sidesb) Entry fee payable to New Jersey Music Teachers Association, with HSS in the memoc) Essayd) List of participation in NJMTA sponsored events, but not necessarily awards, including the yeare) If this is the only Fall NJMTA event in which you are entering students, you must include a

separate $50 Teacher Duty Deposit Fee. This check will be returned upon completion of yourassistance at the Fall events.

Mail to:

Margaret Knight 3 Blueberry Road Shamong, NJ 08088-8627

margaretknight@comcast.net

Registration Fee: $50, student may register for ONE category, EITHER performance major OR music education major

Registration Deadline:

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processeduntil the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL,PLEASE!

Student Eligibility: Any student, resident of New Jersey, who is graduating from high school and plans to major in music in college.

Teacher Eligibility: The teacher must have paid NJMTA dues for the past two years including the current year.

Repertoire: Program should not exceed 30 minutes in length for all instruments. Should the program run longer, the judges reserve the right to make appropriate cuts.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

High School Scholarship Competition

Chairperson: Margaret Knight

Competition Date and Location:

TBA – visit www.njmta.com for updated information

Awards: There will be two scholarships from NJMTA, each for $2,000: 1. for a student who will be pursuing Performance2. for a student who will be pursuing Music Education/Pedagogy

The Performance winner will perform at the NJMTA State Conference in mid-November and the Music Education/Pedagogy winner will read his/her essay. If there is more than one winner in either category the award will be shared. An alternate may be designated in each category if the performances warrant such an award.

The judges reserve the right to withhold either or both awards if they think that the standard of either the repertoire or the performance is below that of college entrance for a music major.

How to Enter: Teachers are to complete the competition entry form located in the "Registration Entry and Trophy Award Forms" section of the book. Please make sure to fill out the following columns:

1. Instrument: Please indicate the instrument next to HSS/High School Scholarship column.2. Indicate whether it is for Performance major or Education/pedagogy major.3. Event code: HSS4. Please also check in the appropriate column any other NJMTA/MTNA competition the

applicant will participate in on the same date.Be sure to include keys, opus numbers, and all other requested information on both sides of the form.

Only COMPLETE mail ings will be accepted. No emails o r part ia l entries f r om the students will be permitted, and under no c i r cumstances must there be any correspondence directly with the student.

Your entry envelope must contain the following:

a) Entry form, completed on BOTH sidesb) Entry fee payable to New Jersey Music Teachers Association, with HSS in the memoc) Essayd) List of participation in NJMTA sponsored events, but not necessarily awards, including the yeare) If this is the only Fall NJMTA event in which you are entering students, you must include a

separate $50 Teacher Duty Deposit Fee. This check will be returned upon completion of yourassistance at the Fall events.

Mail to:

Margaret Knight 3 Blueberry Road Shamong, NJ 08088-8627

margaretknight@comcast.net

Registration Fee: $50, student may register for ONE category, EITHER performance major OR music education major

Registration Deadline:

Postmarked no later than Monday, September 25, 2017. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 26 and September 29. Absolutely no forms will be accepted postmarked after September 29. Entries postmarked after September 29, 2017 will be returned. Application forms will not be processeduntil the late fee is received. Application forms must be sent by regular mail. NO CERTIFIED MAIL,PLEASE!

Student Eligibility: Any student, resident of New Jersey, who is graduating from high school and plans to major in music in college.

Teacher Eligibility: The teacher must have paid NJMTA dues for the past two years including the current year.

Repertoire: Program should not exceed 30 minutes in length for all instruments. Should the program run longer, the judges reserve the right to make appropriate cuts.

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Piano One piece from each of the following four style periods:

1. Baroque - any Prelude and Fugue from J.S. Bach's WTC, Books 1 or 2 2. Classical – A sonata movement or work of similar difficulty 3. Romantic 4. Contemporary

Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Equivalent college entrance requirements

Requirements: Performance major 70% - performance in audition 20% - essay of about 1,000 to 1,200 words stating the student's goals for him/herself in music, his/her vision for the community in music, and what he/she hopes to learn in college. The NJMTA board committee, excluding the applicant's teacher(s) will judge the essays. 10% - A list of participation in NJMTA sponsored events (not necessarily award received)

Music Education major 70% - performance in audition 20% - essay of about 1,000 to 1,200 words stating the student's goals for him/herself in music. His/her vision for the community in music, and what he/she hopes to learn in college. The NJMTA board committee, excluding the applicant's teacher(s) will judge the essays. 10% - A list of participation in NJMTA sponsored events (not necessarily award received)

* All required documents must be submitted with the application form by the deadline.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

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Piano One piece from each of the following four style periods:

1. Baroque - any Prelude and Fugue from J.S. Bach's WTC, Books 1 or 2 2. Classical – A sonata movement or work of similar difficulty 3. Romantic 4. Contemporary

Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Equivalent college entrance requirements

Requirements: Performance major 70% - performance in audition 20% - essay of about 1,000 to 1,200 words stating the student's goals for him/herself in music, his/her vision for the community in music, and what he/she hopes to learn in college. The NJMTA board committee, excluding the applicant's teacher(s) will judge the essays. 10% - A list of participation in NJMTA sponsored events (not necessarily award received)

Music Education major 70% - performance in audition 20% - essay of about 1,000 to 1,200 words stating the student's goals for him/herself in music. His/her vision for the community in music, and what he/she hopes to learn in college. The NJMTA board committee, excluding the applicant's teacher(s) will judge the essays. 10% - A list of participation in NJMTA sponsored events (not necessarily award received)

* All required documents must be submitted with the application form by the deadline.

Accompanists: Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanist prior to the events, and must list them on the registration form to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist. Teachers may not accompany their own students. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists should you require one.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competition

Chairperson: Wei-Yuh Christina Xie wychris09@gmail.com

Competition Date and Location:

General Information:

TBA – Visit www.mtna.org for information

The April/May issue of American Music Teacher Magazine contains a supplement with all the necessary information for entering these competitions. This information can also be found on the national website, www.mtna.org.

Entrants are responsible for providing their own accompanists. NJMTA provides a list of recommended accompanists should you need one. A teacher may not accompany his or her own student.

You must register online at: www.mtna.org. Please refer to the web site: www.mtna.org for all registration & registration deadline, student and teacher eligibility requirements, and repertoire requirement information.

Student and teacher eligibility requirements are outlined specifically in the AMT supplement. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Classifications: MTNA Junior Performance Competitions sponsored by: Kawai America, sponsor of the piano competition Yamaha Corp. of America, Orchestral Strings Department, sponsor of the string competition The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND, sponsor of the woodwind competition

MTNA Senior Performance Competitions sponsored by: Yamaha Corp. of America, Piano Division, sponsor of the piano competition Weekley & Arganbright, sponsor of piano duet competition The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions

MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions sponsored by: Steinway & Sons, sponsor of the piano competition The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions

MTNA Young Artist Chamber Music Performance Competition sponsored by: Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund, sponsor of the wind ensemble James Norden and Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund, sponsors of the string ensemble

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competition

Chairperson: Wei-Yuh Christina Xie wychris09@gmail.com

Competition Date and Location:

General Information:

TBA – Visit www.mtna.org for information

The April/May issue of American Music Teacher Magazine contains a supplement with all the necessary information for entering these competitions. This information can also be found on the national website, www.mtna.org.

Entrants are responsible for providing their own accompanists. NJMTA provides a list of recommended accompanists should you need one. A teacher may not accompany his or her own student.

You must register online at: www.mtna.org. Please refer to the web site: www.mtna.org for all registration & registration deadline, student and teacher eligibility requirements, and repertoire requirement information.

Student and teacher eligibility requirements are outlined specifically in the AMT supplement. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Classifications: MTNA Junior Performance Competitions sponsored by: Kawai America, sponsor of the piano competition Yamaha Corp. of America, Orchestral Strings Department, sponsor of the string competition The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND, sponsor of the woodwind competition

MTNA Senior Performance Competitions sponsored by: Yamaha Corp. of America, Piano Division, sponsor of the piano competition Weekley & Arganbright, sponsor of piano duet competition The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions

MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions sponsored by: Steinway & Sons, sponsor of the piano competition The MTNA FOUNDATION FUND, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions

MTNA Young Artist Chamber Music Performance Competition sponsored by: Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund, sponsor of the wind ensemble James Norden and Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund, sponsors of the string ensemble

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Composition Competition

Chairperson: Julia Kovalev jkovalev@rider.edu

Competition Date and Location:

TBA in May 2017. Go online to www.mtna.org/competitions for rules and applications.

Intent: The intent of the composition competition sponsored by the Music Teachers National Association is to encourage creativity and self-expression in student musicians through the art of composing and to recognize their achievements as well as the significant work of their teachers.

Awards: Winners of the state competition will proceed to the Eastern Division competition. Winners and Honorable Mention recipients will receive certificates; winners will also receive plaques.

How to Enter: All applications and payments MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE at www.mtna.org. Compositions will be uploaded online as a PDF file. Scores are NOT to be mailed. Current active membership dues for MTNA or a nonmember teacher fee must be paid prior to accessing the student competition application.

Fees: Elementary (age 5-10) $50 Junior (age 11-14) $70 Senior (age 15-18) $100 Young Artist (age 19-26) $100

(Entrants should be of age as of January 1, 2017.)

Competition Rules: A composition may be in any style. Entrants must have prepared the composition with the teacher listed on the application. The performance time must not exceed ten (10) minutes. Only compositions for nine performers or less will be accepted. Electronic realizations of larger scale

works are not allowed. If a composer uses a text: (1) copyrighted text must have a written statement from the copyright holder

giving permission to use text or (2) text that is in the public domain must have a statement signed bythe student and the teacher indicating this fact.

State and division winners/representatives will advance to the next level of the competition. If there isonly one (1) entrant in a State-level category, there will be NO State Competition. The entrant will benamed the State Representative and that composition will advance directly to the DivisionCompetition.

Primary communication is via e-mail. The application must have e-mail addresses for student, teacherand parents.

Score Requirements:

The PDF should be printable on 8.5 x 11-inch letter-sized paper. PDF Score must be legible, and may be computer generated or in composer's handwriting. Measures of the composition must be numbered, preferably at the beginning of each system. All materials must be labeled with the name of the composition, the name of the student and the

category (Elementary, Junior, Senior, and Young Artist). The score must not include teacher name or any reference to school/institution, biography or picture

of student. No change may be made to the manuscript once it has been submitted with the application. The composer certifies that the composition is an original work, and the score was produced by the

composer. Compositions for prepared piano are not permitted at the request of competition hosts and piano

companies providing instruments.

Refer to www.mtna.org for any additional information.

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2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Composition Competition

Chairperson: Julia Kovalev jkovalev@rider.edu

Competition Date and Location:

TBA in May 2017. Go online to www.mtna.org/competitions for rules and applications.

Intent: The intent of the composition competition sponsored by the Music Teachers National Association is to encourage creativity and self-expression in student musicians through the art of composing and to recognize their achievements as well as the significant work of their teachers.

Awards: Winners of the state competition will proceed to the Eastern Division competition. Winners and Honorable Mention recipients will receive certificates; winners will also receive plaques.

How to Enter: All applications and payments MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE at www.mtna.org. Compositions will be uploaded online as a PDF file. Scores are NOT to be mailed. Current active membership dues for MTNA or a nonmember teacher fee must be paid prior to accessing the student competition application.

Fees: Elementary (age 5-10) $50 Junior (age 11-14) $70 Senior (age 15-18) $100 Young Artist (age 19-26) $100

(Entrants should be of age as of January 1, 2017.)

Competition Rules: A composition may be in any style. Entrants must have prepared the composition with the teacher listed on the application. The performance time must not exceed ten (10) minutes. Only compositions for nine performers or less will be accepted. Electronic realizations of larger scale

works are not allowed. If a composer uses a text: (1) copyrighted text must have a written statement from the copyright holder

giving permission to use text or (2) text that is in the public domain must have a statement signed bythe student and the teacher indicating this fact.

State and division winners/representatives will advance to the next level of the competition. If there isonly one (1) entrant in a State-level category, there will be NO State Competition. The entrant will benamed the State Representative and that composition will advance directly to the DivisionCompetition.

Primary communication is via e-mail. The application must have e-mail addresses for student, teacherand parents.

Score Requirements:

The PDF should be printable on 8.5 x 11-inch letter-sized paper. PDF Score must be legible, and may be computer generated or in composer's handwriting. Measures of the composition must be numbered, preferably at the beginning of each system. All materials must be labeled with the name of the composition, the name of the student and the

category (Elementary, Junior, Senior, and Young Artist). The score must not include teacher name or any reference to school/institution, biography or picture

of student. No change may be made to the manuscript once it has been submitted with the application. The composer certifies that the composition is an original work, and the score was produced by the

composer. Compositions for prepared piano are not permitted at the request of competition hosts and piano

companies providing instruments.

Refer to www.mtna.org for any additional information.

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2017 NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon Registration Form

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc.®

Creating and supporting programs to improve the health and well being of children.

Please complete a separate registration form for each performer. Photocopy this page as needed.

Student’s Name: Age:

Repertoire:

Composer: Performance Time:

Teacher’s Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone: ( ) -

Email:

Parent’s Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone: ( ) -

Email:

Please indicate first, second, third, fourth, and fifth recital choices by writing 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 on the lines below:

Saturday, February 25, 2017 Sunday, February 26, 2017

Hillman Hall Williamson Hall Hillman Hall Williamson Hall

12:00 ________ 12:30 _________ 12:00_________ 12:30 _________

1:00 _________ 1:30 __________ 1:00 _________ 1:30 _________

2:00 _________ 2:30 __________ 2:00 _________ 2:30 _________

3:00 _________ 3:30 __________ 3:00 _________ 3:30 _________

4:00 _________ 4:30 __________ 4:00 _________ 4:30 _________

5:00 _________

5:30 __________

6:30 __________

5:00 _________

6:00_________

5:30 _________

6:30 _________

7:30 __________ 7:00_________ 7:30__________

Please check if you are submitting an additional companion work.

The recital time will be divided in two parts: there will be about 45 minutes of performance and about 15 minutes of set up, certificates distribution and photos.

To allow for the maximum number of participating teachers and students, most of the recital hours will be shared by several teachers.

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2017 NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon Registration Form

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc.®

Creating and supporting programs to improve the health and well being of children.

Please complete a separate registration form for each performer. Photocopy this page as needed.

Student’s Name: Age:

Repertoire:

Composer: Performance Time:

Teacher’s Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone: ( ) -

Email:

Parent’s Name:

Address:

City, State, ZIP:

Phone: ( ) -

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Please indicate first, second, third, fourth, and fifth recital choices by writing 1, 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 on the lines below:

Saturday, February 25, 2017 Sunday, February 26, 2017

Hillman Hall Williamson Hall Hillman Hall Williamson Hall

12:00 ________ 12:30 _________ 12:00_________ 12:30 _________

1:00 _________ 1:30 __________ 1:00 _________ 1:30 _________

2:00 _________ 2:30 __________ 2:00 _________ 2:30 _________

3:00 _________ 3:30 __________ 3:00 _________ 3:30 _________

4:00 _________ 4:30 __________ 4:00 _________ 4:30 _________

5:00 _________

5:30 __________

6:30 __________

5:00 _________

6:00_________

5:30 _________

6:30 _________

7:30 __________ 7:00_________ 7:30__________

Please check if you are submitting an additional companion work.

The recital time will be divided in two parts: there will be about 45 minutes of performance and about 15 minutes of set up, certificates distribution and photos.

To allow for the maximum number of participating teachers and students, most of the recital hours will be shared by several teachers.

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vers

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rm is

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plet

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t w

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turn

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o yo

u.

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cher

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o se

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a se

para

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dabl

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uty

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perf

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fiv

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n o

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year

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nee

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th

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rec

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roph

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not

be

give

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he

awar

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st m

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in a

t th

e sa

me

tim

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th

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on fo

rm. N

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list

each

aw

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year

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of p

revi

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teac

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tran

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stu

den

ts.

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e m

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d tr

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ies

will

be

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t di

rect

ly t

o th

e re

cita

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atio

n.

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no

sche

dule

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men

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Rec

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Dat

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atio

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se p

rint

all

info

rmat

ion

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rly

in b

lack

ink.

Pho

toco

py th

is fo

rm a

s ne

eded

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plet

e bo

th s

ides

of t

he r

egis

trat

ion

form

and

sub

mit

it to

the

audi

tion

chai

rper

son,

w

ith

one

chec

k (n

o ca

sh o

r mon

ey o

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form

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men

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for

pian

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for

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aud

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n d

ate.

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th

e re

vers

e of

th

is fo

rm is

not

com

plet

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t w

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e re

turn

ed t

o yo

u.

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cher

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e re

quir

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an

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be

give

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awar

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st m

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be s

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in a

t th

e sa

me

tim

e as

th

e re

gist

rati

on fo

rm. N

o la

te o

rder

s w

ill b

e ta

ken

ove

r th

e ph

one.

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ase

list

each

aw

ard

year

an

d n

ame

of p

revi

ous

teac

her

for

tran

sfer

stu

den

ts.

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e m

edal

s an

d tr

oph

ies

will

be

sen

t di

rect

ly t

o th

e re

cita

l loc

atio

n.

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olut

ely

no

sche

dule

cha

nge

s al

low

ed u

nle

ss t

here

is a

con

flic

t w

ith

a sc

hool

eve

nt.

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spor

ts, C

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scho

ol, c

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Ch

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e In

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diti

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r A

udi

tion

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e

stru

men

ts

Rec

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Dat

es

CC

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Pia

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Sun

day,

Apr

il 9,

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7 M

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s C

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4 &

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trin

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tc.

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day,

Mar

ch 2

6, 2

017

Prin

ceto

n –

4/2

9 &

4/3

0/17

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U. –

5/2

0 &

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1/17

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day,

Apr

il 2,

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7 Pr

ince

ton

– 5

/13

& 5

/14/

17

Row

an U

. – 5

/20

& 5

/21/

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Sun

day,

Apr

il 30

, 201

7 Pr

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ton

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/13

& 5

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17

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Spr

ing

Rec

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Aud

itio

ns a

nd C

once

rts

– Jo

bs

A

ll t

each

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ente

rin

g st

ude

nts

are

req

uire

d to

hel

p. R

egis

trat

ion

form

s w

ill b

e re

turn

ed if

thi

s pa

ge is

not

com

plet

ed, a

nd

your

stu

dent

s w

ill n

ot b

e sc

hedu

led.

I ca

nn

ot h

elp

for

both

au

diti

on a

nd

reci

tal d

ates

, ple

ase

cash

my

duty

che

ck.*

All

tea

cher

s ar

e re

quir

ed t

o ch

oose

a jo

b fo

r bo

th a

udi

tion

an

d re

cita

l.

Che

ck w

hich

Au

diti

on C

ente

r yo

u a

re u

sin

g:

Aud

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Che

ck I

n

I ca

nn

ot h

elp

in a

udi

tion

day

, ple

ase

hire

som

eon

e to

do

my

job.

*

or

Mar

ch 2

6 (W

CC

) A

pril

2 (W

CC

) A

pril

9 (C

CM

) A

pril

30

(WC

C)

8:

30 –

12:

30

or

12:3

0 –

5:00

Lun

ch P

ick

up a

nd

set

up

Aw

ards

Rec

ital

Job

s A

ll te

ache

rs a

re e

xpec

ted

to a

tten

d th

eir

stud

ents

’ re

cita

ls a

nd h

elp.

Che

ck t

he C

ente

r(s)

tha

t A

ppli

es.

Nor

th J

erse

y –

Tea

cher

s n

eed

to h

elp

at le

ast

two

reci

tals

.

Prin

ceto

n –

Tea

cher

s n

eed

to h

elp

for

two

reci

tals

or

mor

e.

Row

an U

niv

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ty –

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cher

s n

eed

to h

elp

at le

ast

two

reci

tals

.

Stri

ngs

, Voi

ce, W

inds

etc

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ince

ton

– T

BA

Tea

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s se

ndi

ng

stud

ents

to

two

or m

ore

diff

eren

t da

tes/

cen

ters

mus

t he

lp a

t th

ese

date

s/ce

nter

s.

*No

pare

nts

will

be

acce

pted

as

subs

titu

tes

for

teac

hers

to

do t

he d

uty.

The

dut

y de

posi

t w

ill b

e re

fun

ded

to t

he t

each

er w

hen

he/s

he c

ompl

etes

his

/her

dut

y. I

f the

tea

cher

fai

led

to

fulf

ill h

is/h

er d

uty,

the

dep

osit

will

be

used

to

hire

mon

itor

or

anot

her

teac

her

to d

o th

e du

ty.

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2017

Spr

ing

Rec

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Aud

itio

ns a

nd C

once

rts

– Jo

bs

A

ll t

each

ers

ente

rin

g st

ude

nts

are

req

uire

d to

hel

p. R

egis

trat

ion

form

s w

ill b

e re

turn

ed if

thi

s pa

ge is

not

com

plet

ed, a

nd

your

stu

dent

s w

ill n

ot b

e sc

hedu

led.

I ca

nn

ot h

elp

for

both

au

diti

on a

nd

reci

tal d

ates

, ple

ase

cash

my

duty

che

ck.*

All

tea

cher

s ar

e re

quir

ed t

o ch

oose

a jo

b fo

r bo

th a

udi

tion

an

d re

cita

l.

Che

ck w

hich

Au

diti

on C

ente

r yo

u a

re u

sin

g:

Aud

itio

n Jo

bs -

Che

ck I

n

I ca

nn

ot h

elp

in a

udi

tion

day

, ple

ase

hire

som

eon

e to

do

my

job.

*

or

Mar

ch 2

6 (W

CC

) A

pril

2 (W

CC

) A

pril

9 (C

CM

) A

pril

30

(WC

C)

8:

30 –

12:

30

or

12:3

0 –

5:00

Lun

ch P

ick

up a

nd

set

up

Aw

ards

Rec

ital

Job

s A

ll te

ache

rs a

re e

xpec

ted

to a

tten

d th

eir

stud

ents

’ re

cita

ls a

nd h

elp.

Che

ck t

he C

ente

r(s)

tha

t A

ppli

es.

Nor

th J

erse

y –

Tea

cher

s n

eed

to h

elp

at le

ast

two

reci

tals

.

Prin

ceto

n –

Tea

cher

s n

eed

to h

elp

for

two

reci

tals

or

mor

e.

Row

an U

niv

ersi

ty –

Tea

cher

s n

eed

to h

elp

at le

ast

two

reci

tals

.

Stri

ngs

, Voi

ce, W

inds

etc

.: Pr

ince

ton

– T

BA

Tea

cher

s se

ndi

ng

stud

ents

to

two

or m

ore

diff

eren

t da

tes/

cen

ters

mus

t he

lp a

t th

ese

date

s/ce

nter

s.

*No

pare

nts

will

be

acce

pted

as

subs

titu

tes

for

teac

hers

to

do t

he d

uty.

The

dut

y de

posi

t w

ill b

e re

fun

ded

to t

he t

each

er w

hen

he/s

he c

ompl

etes

his

/her

dut

y. I

f the

tea

cher

fai

led

to

fulf

ill h

is/h

er d

uty,

the

dep

osit

will

be

used

to

hire

mon

itor

or

anot

her

teac

her

to d

o th

e du

ty.

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57

2017

Fal

l Eve

nts –

Reg

istr

atio

n Fo

rm

Onl

ine

regi

stra

tion

is p

refe

rred

. If

mai

ling,

ple

ase

PR

INT

all

info

rmat

ion

cle

arly

in b

lack

ink.

Pho

toco

py t

his

form

as

need

ed.

Ple

ase

sen

d se

para

te f

orm

an

d se

para

te c

heck

for

eac

h

even

t ca

tego

ry.

Stu

den

t N

ame

Age

* E

ven

t C

ode

Rep

erto

ire

(in

cl. k

ey, o

pus

nu

mbe

r, m

ovem

ent,

etc

.)

C

ompo

ser

L

engt

h

Acc

ompa

nis

t N

ame

/ Sp

ecia

l Not

es

Fee

TO

TA

L F

EE

:

*Stu

dent

’s a

ge a

s of

Oct

ober

1 o

f the

com

peti

tion

yea

r.

The

com

peti

tion

is s

ched

uled

by

age.

Due

to

the

com

plex

ity

of s

ched

ulin

g, n

o sc

hed

ule

chan

ges

or r

equ

ests

will

be

hon

ored

. Stu

dent

s sh

ould

res

erve

the

ent

ire

day

for

the

com

peti

tion

.

Subm

it th

e re

gist

ratio

n fo

rm to

the

com

petit

ion

chai

rper

son

with

a c

heck

for

the

regi

stra

tion

fee,

pay

able

to “

New

Jers

ey M

usic

Tea

cher

s Ass

ocia

tion”

with

the

even

t cod

e (Y

MP

, YM

S,

etc.

) wri

tten

on

mem

o lin

e. A

ll te

ache

rs e

nter

ing

stud

ents

to

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ions

mus

t co

mpl

ete

the

job

form

and

sub

mit

a se

para

te T

each

er D

uty

Dep

osit

chec

k (n

o c

ash

or

mon

ey o

rder

).

If e

nter

ing

mor

e th

an o

ne

com

peti

tion

, ple

ase

subm

it s

epar

ate

form

s an

d ch

ecks

to

diff

eren

t ch

airp

erso

ns.

Eve

nt

Cod

e E

ven

t N

ame

Inst

rum

ent

YM

P

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Pia

no

Y

MW

Y

oung

Mus

icia

ns C

ompe

titio

n: W

inds

YM

CI

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Chi

nese

Ins

trum

ents

YM

V

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Voi

ce

Y

MS

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Str

ings

MC

C

onfe

renc

e M

aste

r C

lass

Aud

ition

CC

C

Com

pose

r C

omm

issi

on C

ompe

titio

n

HSS

H

igh

Scho

ol S

chol

arsh

ip

57

2017

Fal

l Eve

nts –

Reg

istr

atio

n Fo

rm

Onl

ine

regi

stra

tion

is p

refe

rred

. If

mai

ling,

ple

ase

PR

INT

all

info

rmat

ion

cle

arly

in b

lack

ink.

Pho

toco

py t

his

form

as

need

ed.

Ple

ase

sen

d se

para

te f

orm

an

d se

para

te c

heck

for

eac

h

even

t ca

tego

ry.

Stu

den

t N

ame

Age

* E

ven

t C

ode

Rep

erto

ire

(in

cl. k

ey, o

pus

nu

mbe

r, m

ovem

ent,

etc

.)

C

ompo

ser

L

engt

h

Acc

ompa

nis

t N

ame

/ Sp

ecia

l Not

es

Fee

TO

TA

L F

EE

:

*Stu

dent

’s a

ge a

s of

Oct

ober

1 o

f the

com

peti

tion

yea

r.

The

com

peti

tion

is s

ched

uled

by

age.

Due

to

the

com

plex

ity

of s

ched

ulin

g, n

o sc

hed

ule

chan

ges

or r

equ

ests

will

be

hon

ored

. Stu

dent

s sh

ould

res

erve

the

ent

ire

day

for

the

com

peti

tion

.

Subm

it th

e re

gist

ratio

n fo

rm to

the

com

petit

ion

chai

rper

son

with

a c

heck

for

the

regi

stra

tion

fee,

pay

able

to “

New

Jers

ey M

usic

Tea

cher

s Ass

ocia

tion”

with

the

even

t cod

e (Y

MP

, YM

S,

etc.

) wri

tten

on

mem

o lin

e. A

ll te

ache

rs e

nter

ing

stud

ents

to

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ions

mus

t co

mpl

ete

the

job

form

and

sub

mit

a se

para

te T

each

er D

uty

Dep

osit

chec

k (n

o c

ash

or

mon

ey o

rder

).

If e

nter

ing

mor

e th

an o

ne

com

peti

tion

, ple

ase

subm

it s

epar

ate

form

s an

d ch

ecks

to

diff

eren

t ch

airp

erso

ns.

Eve

nt

Cod

e E

ven

t N

ame

Inst

rum

ent

YM

P

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Pia

no

Y

MW

Y

oung

Mus

icia

ns C

ompe

titio

n: W

inds

YM

CI

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Chi

nese

Ins

trum

ents

YM

V

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Voi

ce

Y

MS

You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

petit

ion:

Str

ings

MC

C

onfe

renc

e M

aste

r C

lass

Aud

ition

CC

C

Com

pose

r C

omm

issi

on C

ompe

titio

n

HSS

H

igh

Scho

ol S

chol

arsh

ip

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58

2017

Fal

l You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

peti

tion

s/H

SS –

Job

For

m

All

tea

cher

s en

teri

ng

stu

den

ts a

re r

equi

red

to h

elp.

You

will

be

cont

acte

d fo

r th

e jo

b as

sign

men

t at

the

tim

e of

rec

eivi

ng

your

stu

dent

s’ c

ompe

titi

on s

ched

ule.

Reg

istr

atio

n fo

rms

will

be

ret

urn

ed if

thi

s pa

ge is

not

com

plet

ed, a

nd

your

stu

dent

s w

ill n

ot b

e sc

hedu

led.

A.

I do

n’t

hav

e ti

me

to d

o th

e du

ty a

nd

will

don

ate

my

Tea

cher

Dut

y D

epos

it F

ee t

o N

JMT

A.

B

. I

will

do

my

job

duty

. (Pl

ease

cho

ose

at le

ast

two

opti

ons

from

the

follo

win

g lis

t.)

1.

Job

bef

ore

the

com

peti

tion

day

: N

ovem

ber

4, 2

017

Faci

lity

set

up, a

roun

d 5:

00pm

(YM

P on

ly)

2.

Job

s on

the

com

peti

tion

day

: O

ctob

er 2

9 or

Nov

embe

r 5

(HSS

- D

ate

TB

A)

Che

ck I

n /

Mon

itor

(Tw

o ho

urs

per

shif

t fo

r Y

MP)

Mor

nin

g or

A

fter

noo

n

Pick

up

judg

es a

t Pr

ince

ton

aro

und

8:20

am (Y

MP

onl

y)

Dro

p of

f ju

dges

to

Prin

ceto

n t

rain

sta

tion

aro

und

4:30

or

5:00

pm (Y

MP

only

)

Bre

akfa

st s

et-u

p an

d cl

ean

-up,

aro

und

8:00

-9:3

0

Lun

ch s

et-u

p an

d cl

ean

-up,

aro

und

11:0

0-1:

30

Faci

lity

clea

n-u

p af

ter

the

com

peti

tion

(lat

e af

tern

oon)

3. J

ob a

fter

the

com

peti

tion

Day

: For

al l

YM

C e

xcep

t YM

C- P

iano

Hel

p in

the

win

ner

s re

cita

l(s).

Arr

ive

45 m

inut

es p

rior

to

the

reci

tal t

ime.

T

each

ers

who

hav

e he

alth

con

cern

s or

oth

er s

peci

al c

ondi

tion

s m

ay s

end

resp

onsi

ble

subs

titu

tes

of h

igh

scho

ol a

ge o

r ol

der.

Ple

ase

indi

cate

you

r si

tuat

ion

on

the

job

form

.

58

2017

Fal

l You

ng M

usic

ians

Com

peti

tion

s/H

SS –

Job

For

m

All

tea

cher

s en

teri

ng

stu

den

ts a

re r

equi

red

to h

elp.

You

will

be

cont

acte

d fo

r th

e jo

b as

sign

men

t at

the

tim

e of

rec

eivi

ng

your

stu

dent

s’ c

ompe

titi

on s

ched

ule.

Reg

istr

atio

n fo

rms

will

be

ret

urn

ed if

thi

s pa

ge is

not

com

plet

ed, a

nd

your

stu

dent

s w

ill n

ot b

e sc

hedu

led.

A.

I do

n’t

hav

e ti

me

to d

o th

e du

ty a

nd

will

don

ate

my

Tea

cher

Dut

y D

epos

it F

ee t

o N

JMT

A.

B

. I

will

do

my

job

duty

. (Pl

ease

cho

ose

at le

ast

two

opti

ons

from

the

follo

win

g lis

t.)

1.

Job

bef

ore

the

com

peti

tion

day

: N

ovem

ber

4, 2

017

Faci

lity

set

up, a

roun

d 5:

00pm

(YM

P on

ly)

2.

Job

s on

the

com

peti

tion

day

: O

ctob

er 2

9 or

Nov

embe

r 5

(HSS

- D

ate

TB

A)

Che

ck I

n /

Mon

itor

(Tw

o ho

urs

per

shif

t fo

r Y

MP)

Mor

nin

g or

A

fter

noo

n

Pick

up

judg

es a

t Pr

ince

ton

aro

und

8:20

am (Y

MP

onl

y)

Dro

p of

f ju

dges

to

Prin

ceto

n t

rain

sta

tion

aro

und

4:30

or

5:00

pm (Y

MP

only

)

Bre

akfa

st s

et-u

p an

d cl

ean

-up,

aro

und

8:00

-9:3

0

Lun

ch s

et-u

p an

d cl

ean

-up,

aro

und

11:0

0-1:

30

Faci

lity

clea

n-u

p af

ter

the

com

peti

tion

(lat

e af

tern

oon)

3. J

ob a

fter

the

com

peti

tion

Day

: For

al l

YM

C e

xcep

t YM

C- P

iano

Hel

p in

the

win

ner

s re

cita

l(s).

Arr

ive

45 m

inut

es p

rior

to

the

reci

tal t

ime.

T

each

ers

who

hav

e he

alth

con

cern

s or

oth

er s

peci

al c

ondi

tion

s m

ay s

end

resp

onsi

ble

subs

titu

tes

of h

igh

scho

ol a

ge o

r ol

der.

Ple

ase

indi

cate

you

r si

tuat

ion

on

the

job

form

.

58 58

57

2017 Fall Events – Registration Form

Online registration is preferred. If mailing, please PRINT all information clearly in black ink. Photocopy this form as needed. Please send separate form and separate check for each event category.

Student Name

Age* Event Code

Repertoire (incl. key, opus number, movement, etc.)

Composer

Length Accompanist Name /

Special Notes

Fee

TOTAL FEE:

*Student’s age as of October 1 of the competition year.

The competition is scheduled by age. Due to the complexity of scheduling, no schedule changes or requests will be honored . Students should reserve the entire day for the competition.

Submit the registration form to the competition chairperson with a check for the registration fee, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code (YMP, YMS, etc.) written on memo line. All teachers entering students to Young Musicians Competitions must complete the job form and submit a separate Teacher Duty Deposit check (no cash or money order).

If entering more than one competition, please submit separate forms and checks to different chairpersons.

Event Code Event Name Instrument

YMP Young Musicians Competition: Piano YMW Young Musicians Competition: Winds YMCI Young Musicians Competition: Chinese Instruments YMV Young Musicians Competition: Voice YMS Young Musicians Competition: Strings MC Conference Master Class Audition CCC Composer Commission Competition HSS High School Scholarship

57

2017 Fall Events – Registration Form

Online registration is preferred. If mailing, please PRINT all information clearly in black ink. Photocopy this form as needed. Please send separate form and separate check for each event category.

Student Name

Age* Event Code

Repertoire (incl. key, opus number, movement, etc.)

Composer

Length Accompanist Name /

Special Notes

Fee

TOTAL FEE:

*Student’s age as of October 1 of the competition year.

The competition is scheduled by age. Due to the complexity of scheduling, no schedule changes or requests will be honored . Students should reserve the entire day for the competition.

Submit the registration form to the competition chairperson with a check for the registration fee, payable to “New Jersey Music Teachers Association” with the event code (YMP, YMS, etc.) written on memo line. All teachers entering students to Young Musicians Competitions must complete the job form and submit a separate Teacher Duty Deposit check (no cash or money order).

If entering more than one competition, please submit separate forms and checks to different chairpersons.

Event Code Event Name Instrument

YMP Young Musicians Competition: Piano YMW Young Musicians Competition: Winds YMCI Young Musicians Competition: Chinese Instruments YMV Young Musicians Competition: Voice YMS Young Musicians Competition: Strings MC Conference Master Class Audition CCC Composer Commission Competition HSS High School Scholarship

59

Maps and Driving Directions

County College of Morris (CCM)

Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS)

Rider University (RI)

Rowan University (RU)

Westminster Choir College (WCC)

59

Maps and Driving Directions

County College of Morris (CCM)

Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS)

Rider University (RI)

Rowan University (RU)

Westminster Choir College (WCC)

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60

County College of Morris (CCM) 214 Center Grove Road Randolph, NJ 07869-2086 (973) 328-5000 For North Jersey Area Spring Piano Auditions and Recitals Building 3 – Yaw Music Technology Center (MTC) Use Parking Lot P5

60

County College of Morris (CCM) 214 Center Grove Road Randolph, NJ 07869-2086 (973) 328-5000 For North Jersey Area Spring Piano Auditions and Recitals Building 3 – Yaw Music Technology Center (MTC) Use Parking Lot P5

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Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) 64 Mercer Street Princeton, NJ

61

Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS) 64 Mercer Street Princeton, NJ

61 61

62

Rider University (RI) 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3001

The Lawrenceville campus of Rider University is:

Located 60 miles south of New York City and 35 miles north of Philadelphia in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.

Conveniently situated five miles south of Princeton and three miles north of Trenton on U.S. Route 206.

Located a quarter mile south of exit 7A of Interstate 95, just outside the village of Lawrenceville.

62

Rider University (RI) 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3001

The Lawrenceville campus of Rider University is:

Located 60 miles south of New York City and 35 miles north of Philadelphia in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.

Conveniently situated five miles south of Princeton and three miles north of Trenton on U.S. Route 206.

Located a quarter mile south of exit 7A of Interstate 95, just outside the village of Lawrenceville.

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Rowan University (RU) 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (856) 256-4000

Directions to Wilson Music Center:

From the North (Northern NJ, New York, etc.):

Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 4 (73 North). In approximately 1 mile, take I-295 South. Follow I-295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow Rte. 55 South to exit 50A (Glassboro- Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus.

**Make a left at the first light after the Crossing Apartment complex and make a right turn into campus, immediately after the railroad tracks. The first building on your right is the Rowan Engineering School; park in the gravel lot opposite the building and walk to the next building on the right, Wilson Hall.

From Philadelphia: Take the Walt Whitman or Benjamin Franklin Bridge to I-676 South toward Atlantic City. Shortly after I-676 becomes Route 42 South, exit right onto Route 55 South. Take that to exit 50A (Glassboro-Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From the West: Take I-95 to the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow Route 322 East (15 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From Central NJ: Take Route 70 West to I-295 South. Follow I-295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow that to exit 50A (Glassboro ‹Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From the East: Take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take the Expressway to Exit 38 (Williamstown). Turn left after exiting and follow Route 322 West (8 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From the South: From the South From the South (Maryland, Delaware, etc.) Take I-95 North to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 2 and follow Route 322 East to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

63

Rowan University (RU) 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 (856) 256-4000

Directions to Wilson Music Center:

From the North (Northern NJ, New York, etc.):

Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 4 (73 North). In approximately 1 mile, take I-295 South. Follow I-295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow Rte. 55 South to exit 50A (Glassboro- Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus.

**Make a left at the first light after the Crossing Apartment complex and make a right turn into campus, immediately after the railroad tracks. The first building on your right is the Rowan Engineering School; park in the gravel lot opposite the building and walk to the next building on the right, Wilson Hall.

From Philadelphia: Take the Walt Whitman or Benjamin Franklin Bridge to I-676 South toward Atlantic City. Shortly after I-676 becomes Route 42 South, exit right onto Route 55 South. Take that to exit 50A (Glassboro-Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From the West: Take I-95 to the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow Route 322 East (15 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From Central NJ: Take Route 70 West to I-295 South. Follow I-295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow that to exit 50A (Glassboro ‹Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From the East: Take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take the Expressway to Exit 38 (Williamstown). Turn left after exiting and follow Route 322 West (8 miles) to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

From the South: From the South From the South (Maryland, Delaware, etc.) Take I-95 North to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 2 and follow Route 322 East to the campus. Proceed with ** above.

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Westminster Choir College (WCC) of Rider University 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 921-7100

From the North: Take the N.J. Turnpike south to exit 9 (New Brunswick). Take Route 18 North (approximately one mile) to Route 1

South. Turn right onto U.S. Route 1 South-Trenton, and take Route 1 to Princeton (approximately 14 miles) to the light at Harrison Street (Sunoco station on corner). Turn right onto Harrison Street; stay on Harrison for four additional lights. Fourth light is intersection of Harrison with Hamilton Ave; at light turn left onto Hamilton. Stay on Hamilton for two blocks. Second block is intersection of Hamilton with Walnut Lane; Westminster is on the right at this point. Turn right onto Walnut.

From the East: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 8. Take Route 33 West to Hightstown; turn right onto Stockton St. (Route 571 West), which becomes Washington Rd. Take Washington through intersection with U.S. Route 1 to light at Nassau Street (Route 27). Turn right onto Nassau then take third left onto Chestnut St. After two blocks Westminster will be on the right.

From the South: Either take the N.J. Turnpike to exit 8. Follow directions in "From the East" above.

Or take U.S. Route 1 North to light at Washington Rd. (Route 571). Follow jug handle to turn left onto Washington. Take Washington through intersection with U.S. Route 1 to light at Nassau Street (Route 27). Turn right onto Nassau then take third left onto Chestnut. After two blocks Westminster will be on the right.

Or take I-95 North into N.J. Follow directions in "From the West" below.

From the West: Take the Pa. Turnpike to exit 28 (Philadelphia). At the tollbooth, proceed straight ahead following sign for U.S. Route 1 North/I-95. Stay on the road for approximately five miles. Turn onto I-95 and continue into New Jersey. Take exit 7B (Route 206 North - Lawrenceville). Proceed on Route 206 North for approximately five miles into Princeton to the light at Nassau Street. Turn right and take Nassau Street to the light at Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut; after two blocks Westminster will be on the right.

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From the North: Take the N.J. Turnpike south to exit 9 (New Brunswick). Take Route 18 North (approximately one mile) to Route 1

South. Turn right onto U.S. Route 1 South-Trenton, and take Route 1 to Princeton (approximately 14 miles) to the light at Harrison Street (Sunoco station on corner). Turn right onto Harrison Street; stay on Harrison for four additional lights. Fourth light is intersection of Harrison with Hamilton Ave; at light turn left onto Hamilton. Stay on Hamilton for two blocks. Second block is intersection of Hamilton with Walnut Lane; Westminster is on the right at this point. Turn right onto Walnut.

From the East: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 8. Take Route 33 West to Hightstown; turn right onto Stockton St. (Route 571 West), which becomes Washington Rd. Take Washington through intersection with U.S. Route 1 to light at Nassau Street (Route 27). Turn right onto Nassau then take third left onto Chestnut St. After two blocks Westminster will be on the right.

From the South: Either take the N.J. Turnpike to exit 8. Follow directions in "From the East" above.

Or take U.S. Route 1 North to light at Washington Rd. (Route 571). Follow jug handle to turn left onto Washington. Take Washington through intersection with U.S. Route 1 to light at Nassau Street (Route 27). Turn right onto Nassau then take third left onto Chestnut. After two blocks Westminster will be on the right.

Or take I-95 North into N.J. Follow directions in "From the West" below.

From the West: Take the Pa. Turnpike to exit 28 (Philadelphia). At the tollbooth, proceed straight ahead following sign for U.S. Route 1 North/I-95. Stay on the road for approximately five miles. Turn onto I-95 and continue into New Jersey. Take exit 7B (Route 206 North - Lawrenceville). Proceed on Route 206 North for approximately five miles into Princeton to the light at Nassau Street. Turn right and take Nassau Street to the light at Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut; after two blocks Westminster will be on the right.

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NJMTA Sponsors

ABRSM ....................................................................................................................... 10

The Cecilian Music Club ........................................................................................... 77

The Greater Princeton Steinway Society, Inc……………………………………………………..2

Hal Leonard/Willis Music Co. .................................................................................. 43

Jacobs Music ............................................................................................................... 85

Music & Arts .............................................................................................................. 48

Music Fest……………………………………………………………………………………………………40

National League of Performing Arts………………………………………………………………..81

The New School for Music Study .............................................................................. 49

Peter Breykin .............................................................................................................. 38

Plainfield Music Store ................................................................................................ 80

Piano Teachers Forum………………………………………………………………………..…………83

Sam Ash ...................................................................................................................... 79

Trinity College ............................................................................................................ 82

Westminster Choir College of Rider University……………………………………………….84

Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey………………………………………………………..78

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NJMTA Sponsors

ABRSM ....................................................................................................................... 10

The Cecilian Music Club ........................................................................................... 77

The Greater Princeton Steinway Society, Inc……………………………………………………..2

Hal Leonard/Willis Music Co. .................................................................................. 43

Jacobs Music ............................................................................................................... 85

Music & Arts .............................................................................................................. 48

Music Fest……………………………………………………………………………………………………40

National League of Performing Arts………………………………………………………………..81

The New School for Music Study .............................................................................. 49

Peter Breykin .............................................................................................................. 38

Plainfield Music Store ................................................................................................ 80

Piano Teachers Forum………………………………………………………………………..…………83

Sam Ash ...................................................................................................................... 79

Trinity College ............................................................................................................ 82

Westminster Choir College of Rider University……………………………………………….84

Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey………………………………………………………..78

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NJMTA Sponsors

ABRSM ....................................................................................................................... 10

The Cecilian Music Club ........................................................................................... 77

The Greater Princeton Steinway Society, Inc……………………………………………………..2

Hal Leonard/Willis Music Co. .................................................................................. 43

Jacobs Music ............................................................................................................... 85

Music & Arts .............................................................................................................. 48

Music Fest……………………………………………………………………………………………………40

National League of Performing Arts………………………………………………………………..81

The New School for Music Study .............................................................................. 49

Peter Breykin .............................................................................................................. 38

Plainfield Music Store ................................................................................................ 80

Piano Teachers Forum………………………………………………………………………..…………83

Sam Ash ...................................................................................................................... 79

Trinity College ............................................................................................................ 82

Westminster Choir College of Rider University……………………………………………….84

Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey………………………………………………………..78

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NJMTA Sponsors

ABRSM ....................................................................................................................... 10

The Cecilian Music Club ........................................................................................... 77

The Greater Princeton Steinway Society, Inc……………………………………………………..2

Hal Leonard/Willis Music Co. .................................................................................. 43

Jacobs Music ............................................................................................................... 85

Music & Arts .............................................................................................................. 48

Music Fest……………………………………………………………………………………………………40

National League of Performing Arts………………………………………………………………..81

The New School for Music Study .............................................................................. 49

Peter Breykin .............................................................................................................. 38

Plainfield Music Store ................................................................................................ 80

Piano Teachers Forum………………………………………………………………………..…………83

Sam Ash ...................................................................................................................... 79

Trinity College ............................................................................................................ 82

Westminster Choir College of Rider University……………………………………………….84

Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey………………………………………………………..78

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2017 NJMTA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2017 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon

Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26, 2017 –Williamson Hall, & Hillman Hall, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Period: January 1-23, 2017

2017 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events Spring Piano Festival *(Cap 500 entries for each Festival date)

Sundays, March 12 &19– Princeton and Erdman Halls, Westminster Choir College (WCC) Registration Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017

Annual Recital Auditions: Recital Auditions, Honors and High Honors Recitals Registration Deadline: Piano – Wednesday, February 1, 2017; Other Instruments/Voice – Monday, March

13, 2017 Audition 1 – Piano

Sunday, March 26 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 3/26 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 2 – Piano

Sunday, April 2 - Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals Princeton Center – Saturday & Sunday, May 13 & 14 (Princeton area), Saturday & Sunday, May 20 & 21 (RU) Students auditioning on 4/2 (WCC) must choose from the above recital options

Audition 3 – Piano

Sunday, April 9 – County College of Morris (CCM) Recitals North Jersey Center – Sundays, May 7 & 14, County College of Morris (CCM) Students auditioning on 4/9 (CCM) must choose from the above recital options Audition for – Strings, Winds, Brass, Percuss ion, Voice, Chinese Folk Instruments

Sunday, April 30 – Westminster Choir College (WCC) Recitals

Strings: Saturday, May 13, Princeton Theological Seminary Winds, Voice and Chinese Instruments: Sunday, May 21, Rider University All students who received Honor or High Honor on 4/30 must perform at these recitals.

2017 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events

Please visit www.njmta.com for updates on all fall event dates

Monday, September 25, 2017 - Registration Deadline for all fall events Sunday, October 29, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Strings, Winds and Voice Sunday, November 5, 2017 (WCC) Young Musicians Competitions – Piano and Chinese Instruments

Conference Master Class Auditions for Piano Composer Commission Competition

TBA - High School Scholarship Competition

2017 MTNA Sponsored Events

MTNA Student Performance Competitions Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

MTNA Student Composition Competition Consult the MTNA website (MTNA.org) for more information & deadline.

2017 NJMTA State Conference: Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017 – Location TBD. Please check the NJMTA website (www.njmta.com) for updates.

2017 MTNA Conference Saturday – Wednesday, March 18-22, 2017, Baltimore, MD