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SOUNDBOARD

A Publication of the Alabama Music Teachers Association

Op. 64 No. 3

IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the President 2 Conference News 4 BMMF News 6 Conference Student Recital Programs 7 HMTA News 13 MTNA Foundation 15 Teacher of the Year 17 Certification News 18 Audition Results 19 AMTA Local Association Presidents 27 AMTA Executive Board 28

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Letter from the President

I hope everyone has had a wonderful, relaxing, and ener-

gizing summer! I know my summer started off on the

productive side with our wonderful AMTA conference at

Auburn University. Josh Pifer did an amazing job plan-

ning the event. He not only brought in our wonderful

guest clinician, Catherine Rollin, guest artist Antoinette

Perry, and member presenters Steven DiBlasi and Tatiana

Kasman; but also, he achieved the highest pre-registration

number EVER!!!

I personally invited a non-member as a ‘buddy.’ He made comments about how great our conference was and

how the high level of both recitals and presentations was extremely impressive. I encourage you to invite a

friend to be your ‘buddy’ next year. This is a great way for someone to attend the conference their first time!

However, don’t wait just until conference time to encourage your colleagues to join MTNA. Anytime is a

good time to invite someone into your local association, but most people will not join or stay if the do not feel

WELCOME. To quote an MTNA e-mail, exemplify:

Welcome packet given Encourage participation Leadership oppor tunities offered Constant communication One person tells another Mentor new members Educate new members about MTNA benefits

Remember to donate to the MTNA Foundation Fund. I would love to see Alabama in the top 5% again for

Highest Percentage of Members Contributing. Last year we were number 4 at 17.79%. If even HALF of our

members donated to the Foundation at any amount, that number would be a wonderful unheard of 50%!!

Remember the whole purpose of the MTNA Foundation Fund is to help make a more musical tomorrow

through programs that nurture the creation, performance, study and teaching of music. One way they achieve

this is by offering grants that anyone can apply for. If you as an individual or your local association are inter-

ested in applying for a grant, go to mtnafoundation.org.

As our school year begins, I’m excited to represent AMTA again at the leadership summit this September. I

know it will be bittersweet to say goodbye to our summer, but I look forward to serving AMTA for another

year. It will be great to see how our organization can continue to excel!

Sarah Tanner—AMTA President

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The 65th

Annual AMTA Conference at Auburn University on June 1-3, 2017

I finally got some sleep and rest last week. I learned a lot from my first attempt at putting on a conference. I have a newfound respect and appreciation for everyone who has served in the role of VP. We had some kinks along the way with IT issues and Banquet date mix ups with the caterers, but overall, I was told that the 65th AMTA Conference was a successful event filled with many great things. Needless to say, it was an exciting couple of days. I want to first off extend my heart felt gratitude to all my colleagues and students who helped to make this conference a success. It was truly a communal effort. We had a record attendance of 84 this year! We had 79 preregister and 5 walk in. The unfortunate last-minute change of the Banquet from Thursday to Friday turned out to be a hidden blessing to those who were able to attend on Friday. The weather was beautiful and the view of the pond at sunset with the delicious food was a memorable experience. I sincerely apologize for those who were not able to attend the banquet on Friday. The caterers had changed the dates on me without me knowing which weighed heavily on my heart especially since several people were not able to partake in the banquet festivities including our Guest Artist. We kicked off our conference with an impressive Opening Concert with our Alabama MTNA Winners and State Collegiate Winners. We celebrated our talented students in Alabama by having over 120 of our accom-plished student performers participate in winners’ recitals and masterclasses. The Members Recital was filled with variety and excellent playing. We had all six instrumental categories represented: piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The 2017 AMTA Commissioned Work by Doug Bristol was well re-ceived. Both Antoinette Perry and Catherine Rollin said to me that they were very impressed with the high level of excellent musicianship at the Members Recital. Yeah ALABAMA!!! A special thanks to our own Tatiana Kasman and Steven DiBlasi, who both gave wonderful informative presentations for our attendees. Our two collegiate members, Casey Rickles and Andrea Tiffany, from UAH gave a wonderful session on technology which sparked many questions and discussion. Our launch to a string track at our conference was a small but celebrated success. Our one string teacher who attended the conference told me that it was so wonderful to have a string emphasis and that she is definitely coming back next year and will bring her friends with her. Our Guest Strings Clinician Guy Harrison shared his excitement to be able to meet and work with some of the string teachers and students in Alabama. Many of the collegiate pianists who attended the strings masterclass told me afterwards that they truly enjoyed it and learned so much about phrasing and how to better collaborate with string players as a pianist. Guy Harrison and Laurie Middaugh also gave an exciting and dramatic performance at the Members Recital. Many of the members who attended the conference expressed to me how happy they were to see a string track at the confer-ence this year and shared with me their hopes of having more participation and opportunities for other instru-ments in the years to come. I give AMTA my commitment for next year’s conference to have another string track and possibly another opportunity for other instruments such as voice, woodwinds, or brass. A special thanks to all of our sponsors this year. Pam Penick rocked it with getting over 20 advertisements for our conference booklet this year! We even sold out of conference booklets before the last Division II recital! We had quite a few parents disappointed. My sincere apologies to the parents who were not able to get a con-ference booklet. I will be ordering a larger number next year. Noteworthy told me they had almost record sales this year and were so happy to be our chief vendor for our conference. I want to thank Jon McClaran and the Alabama Piano Gallery for sponsoring a lovely guest artist reception after Antoinette Perry’s concert and a guest clinician breakfast reception for Catherine Rollin. Our Guest Artist Antoinette Perry gave a breathtaking, mesmerizing, stunning recital. Her playing was so pro-found and beautiful that she had many of us in tears several times during the concert. It was truly a transcend-ent experience. Several members told me that her concert was one of the best recitals they have ever heard. Many also said that her masterclass with the collegiate performers was refreshing and eye opening. Antoinette took the time to work with each individual student on technique and body usage. She then showed the stu-dents how to work on developing their technique. Finally, she had the students use this new technical ap-proach in their music to improve the quality of their performance and expression.

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Our Guest Clinician Catherine Rollin was wonderful and so personable. She constantly spent time talking to teachers and students and giving her time generously. She gave two wonderfully informative and education-al sessions as well as two great masterclasses for our pre-college students. Many members told me how much they enjoyed and appreciated learning from Catherine. Noteworthy called her a “True Rock Star!” Catherine’s genuine humanity and love for students really touched many. I heard her tell a young student who wanted to get her signature: “Can I sign your book after you play for me in the masterclass so I can write something very personal to you?” The smile on the student’s face was priceless. Congratulations to everyone who had students perform at the AMTA State Conference. Congratulations to everyone who performed and presented at your conference. Congratulations to everyone who attended and participated in making this year’s conference an exciting conference. I am truly honored to serve and be a part of such an amazing organization filled with great people. AMTA is amazing!!! Thank you for this op-portunity. I will continue to enjoy working hard to give you all another great conference next year on May 31 – June 2, 2018 at Auburn University. Thank you so very much. Sincerely, Joshua K. Pifer—AMTA VP/President Elect

Pictures from the 2017 Conference

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BIRMINGHAM METRO MUSIC FORUM

The Birmingham Metro Music Forum kicked off the 2016-2017 season with a potluck social on August 21 at the home of BMMF president Margery Whatley. It was a fun time with great conversation and fabulous

food!

The membership enjoyed an array of informative and enlightening programs presented at Alabama Piano Gallery:

October 19, 2016: Tiers within Texture: Deconstructing and Reducing an Accompaniment, presented by Lucy DeSa.

January 21, 2017: Judges Workshop with Kevin Chance. February 15, 2017: The Pedal as a Means for Musical Expression, presented by Jeremy Samolesky. April 19, 2017: Teaching the Classics as a Foundation for Expressiveness at the Piano, presented by Don

Sanders.

The popular BMMF Monthly Recitals, which feature performances by students of BMMF members, were held at Alabama Piano Gallery on October 1, November 5, December 10, February 4, March 4, and April 1.

The BMMF Theory Examinations (which also include sight reading and ear training and are based on the

Keith Snell Theory Books) and Master Class were held at Samford University on January 28. Following the theory exams, Barbara Shinn conducted a terrific and entertaining master class, engaging not only the stu-dents performing, but also the entire audience. The master class was followed by a presentation of certifi-

cates and trophies. What a wonderful opportunity for all the students who participated!

We did not have a New Music Festival this year, but we are excited to announce that we are moving forward with a collaboration between our BMMF and BAMA (Birmingham Art Music Alliance) for a joint New Mu-sic Festival which will be held October 14, 2017 at Alabama Piano Gallery. This new format will include

pieces that have been composed by BAMA members and will be performed by our students.

New officers for 2017-2019 were elected at our April 19 meeting: President – Brent Reeves, Vice-President – Margery Whatley, Treasurer – Kathy Burdette, Secretary – Valerie Merrell.

For more information, please visit the BMMF website: www.metromusicforum.com.

Margery Whatley - BMMF Immediate Past-President

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AMTA Pre-Collegiate Division I Winners Recital Saturday, June 3, 2017 1:30 P.M.

Fountain in the Rain ………………………………………………………………………………………Gillock

Sonatina in G Major, Op.57 No.4………………………………………………………………………….. Biehl

Asymmetry…………………………………………………………………..……………...….....…………Rossi

Buzzing Bee…………………………………………………………….…………………………………..Nevin

Sonata in F Major………………………………………………….………………………………………Fibich

(violin)

Sonatina in C Major……………………………………………………………………………………Alexander

I. Allegro

Sonatina Op.12 No.12……………………………………………………………………………………… Hook

II. Rondo: Allegro

The Enchanted Wood………………………………………………………………………………………. Leaf

Pirate’s Tarantella………………………………………………………………………………………….. Rollin

Concertino in G Major, Op 24……………………………………………………………….…...………Rieding

I. Allegro moderato (violin)

Sonata in C Major, K.545………………………………………………………………………………….Mozart III. Allegretto

Sonatina Op. 36, No. 2…………………………………………………………………………………..Clementi

Waves in the Moonlight……………………………………………………………………………………. ..Leaf

Courante in C Minor……………………………………………………………………………………….. .Bach

Remember When……………………………………………………….………………………………Alexander

Santa Lucia …………………….………………………………………………..………………arr. by Althouse (voice)

Prelude in D Major, WTC I………………………………………………………………………………….Bach

Sonata in B-flat Major, Hob. XVI:2……………………………………………………………………….Haydn

I. Moderato

Rumba Toccata…………………………………………………………………………………………….Harvey

Etude in C Major, Op.91 No.2………………………………………………………………………Moszkowski

Student recitals at the AMTA conference were comprised of the following repertoire...

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Toccata……………………………………….……………………………………………………………...Bush

Alla Tarantella, Op.39 No.2………………………………………………………………………….MacDowell

Sonatina in A Minor……………………………………………………………………………………….Benda

Sailor’s Song…………………………………………………………….………………...………………..Grieg

St. Anthony Choral ……………………………………………….……………………………..………...Haydn (violin chamber)

Toccatina ………………………………………………………………………………………………….Ogilvy

Scherzino ………………………………………………………………………………………………….Rakov

Toccata……………………………………………………………………………………………..Khachaturian

AMTA Pre-Collegiate Division II Winners Recital Saturday, June 3, 2017 3:00 P.M.

Jazz Sonatina……………………………………….…………………………………………………….Vandall

III. Rondo

Little Toccata …………………………………………………………………………………………………. …..Sviridov

Soliloquy…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Brown

Prelude, Op. 6 No. 3……………………………………………………………….…...……………..Muczynski

Sonatina, Op.55 No.1……………………………………………………………………………………..Kuhlau

Allegro

Improvision………………………………………………………………………………………………..Rollin

Impressions on Indigo……………………………………………………………………………………..Olson

Etincelles, Op.36 No.6……………………………………………………………………………...Moszkowski

Etude in G-flat Major, Op.10 No.5……………………………………………………………………….Chopin

Polichinelle……….………………………………………………………………………………..Rachmaninoff

Two-Part Invention in B-Flat Major………………………………………………………………………..Bach

Slumber Song…………………………………………………………….………………..………Gretchaninoff

(voice) Prelude No. 1 in C Major, WTC I…………………………………………………………………………..Bach

Four Variations on a Theme by Paganini………………………………………………………………………Labunski

Sonatina (1959)……………………………………………………………………………………Khatchaturian

I. Allegro giocoso

Minute Waltz, Op.64 No.1………………………………………………………………………………..Chopin

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Romanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56………………………………………………………………………….Bartok

Nos. 4 and 6

Warriors Song, Op.45 No.15……………………………………………………………………………..Heller

Prelude in G Minor, Op.23 No.5………………………………………………………………...Rachmaninoff

Rhapsodie Mignonne, Op.410………………………………………………………………………….Kolling

Scherzo-Tarantella, Op. 16……………………………….……………………………………….Wieniawski (violin)

Toccata…………………………………………………………………………………………...Khatchaturian

L’Orage, Op.109 No.13…………………………………………………………………………….Burgmuller

Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:10.………………………………………………………………………..Haydn

I. Moderato

Arietta and Variations Hob. XVI/12……………………………………………………………………..Haydn

Mazurka, Op.17 No.4…………………………………………………………………………………...Chopin

Nocturne in B-flat Minor, Op.9 No.1…………………………………………………………………...Chopin

Canon……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Grieg

Prelude and Fugue in C Minor…………………………………………………………………………….Bach

Three Part Invention in A Minor ………………………………………………………………………….Bach

Barcarolle…...……………………………………………………………………………………..Tchaikovsky

Etude in G-flat Major, Op.10 No.5 …………………………………………………………………….Chopin

Variations Serieuses, Op.54………………………………………………………………………Mendelssohn

AMTA Pre-Collegiate Division III Winners Recital

Thursday, June 1, 2017 1:15 P.M. Tarantella......………………………………………………………………………………………...Pieczonka

Polichinelle, Op. 3 No. 4………………………………………………………………………...Rachmaninoff

Elegie, Op. 3/1…………………………………………………………………………………...Rachmaninov

Waltz, Op. 9…………………………………………………………………………………………….Lyadov

Gardens in the Rain……………………………………………………………………………………Debussy

The Fountain of the Acqua Paola, Op. 7, No. 3…………………………………………………………Griffes

Waltz in A Minor, Op. 34, No. 2………………………………………………………………………..Chopin

Un sospiro, S. 144:3……………………………………………………………………………………….Liszt

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Ballade in G Minor, Op. 118 No.3……………………………………………………………………….Brahms

Serenade ……………………………………………………………………………………………….….. Drigo (viola)

Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5…………………………………………………………………Rachmaninoff

Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a……………………………………………………………………….Beethoven

III. Das Wiedersehen: Vivacissimamente

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 in a minor, S. 244 ............................................................................................Liszt

Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3……………………………………………………………………..Beethoven

I. Presto

AMTA Pre-College Concerto Winners Recital Friday, June 2, 2017 3:30 P.M.

Division I

Concerto in C Major……………………………………………………………………………………….Haydn

III. Allegro

Concerto in C Major……………………………………………………………………………………….Rollin

III. Rondo--Allegro assai

Division II Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052…………………………………………………………………………..Bach

III. Allegro

Concerto in G Minor ………………………………………..…………………………………………...Vivaldi Allegro

(violin)

Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15……………………………………………………………………Beethoven

Allegro con brio

Concerto in F Major, K. 459……………………………………………………………………………...Mozart

I. Allegro

Concert Piece in D Minor Op. 10,……………………….……………………………………………….Klengel

Allegro non troppo

(cello) Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16……………………………………………………………………………….Grieg

Allegro moderato

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Division III

Concerto in G Minor, Op. 25………………………………………………………………………..Mendelssohn

I. Molto allegro con fuoco

Concerto No.2, Op. 102……………………………………………………………………………..Shostakovich

Allegro

Concerto No. 5 in A Minor Op. 37………….………………………………………………………..Vieuxtemps (violin)

Concerto in G Minor, Op. 25………………………………………………………………………..Mendelssohn

I. Molto allegro con fuoco

Concerto No.4 in G Minor, Op. 40 ………………………………………………………………..Rachmaninoff

Allegro Vivace

AMTA Collegiate Concerto Winners Recital Friday, June 2, 2017 1:15 P.M.

Concerto No. 2 in G-minor, Op. 16. ………..……………....…………………………………………..Prokofiev IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso

Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83 ………………………………………………………...………...Brahms I. Allegro non troppo

AMTA Website Reminders

Unfortunately, AMTA is susceptible to spam mail like any other server. Therefore, please always be wary of

suspicious e-mails coming from an address you do or do not know. Even though we have a password pro-

tected directory, hackers can still access information since this is their ‘job’. If you are unsure of any e-mail,

try calling that person directly.

Our password to our membership directory was changed last fall. If you do not remember the new password,

please contact me or membership chair, Mark DeGoti.

Sarah Tanner

AMTA President

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Huntsville Area News for District VIII

The AMTA District Piano Audition is scheduled for April 14, 2018, unless it is changed by the First Baptist Church. We are on the calendar and approval is expected, but it could possibly change if this date conflicts with church events.

The KRL Emerging Arts Award to HMTA President, Dr. Melody Ng

The Community Ballet Association of Huntsville honors outstanding volunteers each year at their Annual Awards Dinner. The first award, the Virginia Hammill Simms Award, is given to a deserving person who is nominated by a non-profit organization. In 2015 a new award category was included as part of this ceremony. The new category is the Katherine & Richard Lester Emerging Arts Contribution Award which was created to recognize an individual that is newer to the arts community and not over the age of 35. They must be nominat-ed by a non-profit organization in this area also. The Huntsville Music Teachers Association nominated our president, Melody Ng, this year. We were delighted that she was selected by a panel of out-of-state judges. The presentation banquet was held on April 8, 2017 at the VBC. This award comes with a $750 check for our organization! Melody, along with many other members of HMTA, has worked to grow our organization. HMTA has had 2 “Palooza” events involving multiple pianos of both pre-college and college students, with Melody as our “director/conductor.” This past year our Palooza was held at the Huntsville Public Library with Tamar Saliashvili as its coordinator. Melody was involved in the “Celebration Suite,” composed by Eugenie Rocherolle, which showcased the different aspects of our city’s growth. For this event and our first 2 Palooza events Diana Pettit was the president of HMTA, and Melody was the President-elect. We HMTA members came together to work to make these the events successful with their leadership. This Suite was performed lat-er in the year at the Huntsville Music Study Club’s April meeting with Melody as our director. Melody has also worked to create live music events at Clearview Cancer Institute and the Huntsville Interna-tional Airport while making music with special needs students with Autism, ADHD, and Asperger’s Syn-drome. Her commitment to bring our community together through music is well-documented! HMTA says “Congratulations” to Melody, and by the way, we are the smallest organization in the Arts Community of Huntsville! The ASRA awards for the Outstanding Division III String Student and the Outstanding Division III Piano Stu-dent went to students of our Huntsville Area Teachers -- Barbara Poularikas and Susan Hoop! Congratulations to both teachers and students!

Frances Schwemmer, NCTM—District VIII Auditions Chair

It’s that time of year again…...time to renew your MTNA membership! All memberships expired on June 30, so if

you haven’t yet, visit www.mtna.org to get renewed today!

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MTNA Foundation News

TURQUOISE PLACE

And the Winner IS

YOU!!! Yes, YOU! If you have contributed to our foundation, you are the biggest winner of all! Not only have you accepted your responsibility as a member of MTNA, but you have also made an investment in the future of our profession by contributing to the many foundation programs that enable continued growth in our field. To all of these generous donors, a very heartfelt Thank You from our MTNA Foundation is extended!!! The total for the year thus far is $1,325.50. The list of all those who have so generously given follows in no specific order: Manley Blackwell Ginger Beazley Veneta Billmayer Barbara Lauredine Susan Bishop A.Yeong Chi Mary Crowell Miles Doolittle Paul Houghtaling William Justice Nora McGalliard Laura Mitchell Diana Pettit Elizabeth Rutland Frances Schwemmer Connie Teague Ron Shinn Lauren Ware Donna Wilson Daniel Driskell Janet Blair Melinda Parrish Kevin Chance Sarah Tanner Amy Jensen Lisa Wiggins Tammy Dennis Susie Dempsey Margery Whatley Kathy Burdette Noel Beck Alice Eaton Amy Morgan Melody Ng Jodean Tingle Daniel Dekonty Robbie James Barbara Shinn Matthew Wilson Again, to all of them, Thank You for supporting our foundation! Sorry. I digress…and the Turquoise Place winner is Ron Shinn! Two free nights at Orange Beach, AL! If you missed out on the fun we had with this raffle at the state conference, you need to make plans to start attending these annual events! Besides all the enrichment opportunities in clinics, concerts, and recitals, the friendships you make are priceless! Last year Alabama was ranked in the top 5% of membership participating in giving to our foundation. I want to encourage you all to do this again this year. We are part of a wonderful organization representing many opportunities for our students and us as individuals The foundation MUST remain strong to support our profession as we find our purpose being diminished everywhere else. The arts always have funding cut first and always the most! So please, do your part to insure our future! To get more information on our foundation and the programs we support, go to mtnafoundation.org. And... SEND MONEY!!! CONGRATULATIONS, RON & BARB! Connie Teague—MTNA Foundation Chair

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Teacher of the Year: Elizabeth Rutland

The Teacher of the Year award this year goes to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of a teacher: modest, compassionate, and caring. Teaching is a life-long commitment for Elizabeth for whom teaching be-gan at age 13 when she taught the neighborhood children. Nationally certified in music, Elizabeth teaches and has also served as an organist, pianist for a community chorus, and plays often at a nursing home. She has students who perform at all events – recitals, community performances, and competitions. Often the students are winners at the competitions. She always has time to encourage and help other teachers. As an officer in the local Auburn/Opelika association, the other teachers can count on Elizabeth to help in any way they need. After she joined our organization, she has attended every AMTA conference except one (when she performed for her niece’s wedding). Elizabeth puts her students first. In her own words, she states “My philosophy of teaching is based on the con-cept of music as a vital part of my life – a God-given mission. I am not in it for the money (though it does help!). I try to give my best efforts to each one of them and inspire them to give their best.” Former students are very happy to return from college, sit down with her, have tea, and tell her about their time in college. She is a big reason music is in the lives of these students. She also reaches beyond the piano students in her area and works on collaboration with other teachers and stu-dents. Sometimes the collaborations include her own compositions. She is a skillful composer, and her com-positions have been performed many times, including the Members’ Recital at AMTA. A coworker stated: “Music is more to her than just sounds. It is a vehicle that transports life to a more beautiful realm. She has a lovely, transformative spirit and I believe her gift of developing young musicians through the years is a gift truly worthy of recognition.” Finally, from another person: “Do I recommend her, the quiet artist who loves music enough to teach it? For those of us who come and sit and listen and play and practice and cry occasionally and smile, she shows us how to lose ourselves into something complete and great, into music.”

Jodean Tingle—Immediate Past-President

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CERTIFICATION NEWS Alabama has four newly certified members since last year and we congratulate them. Certification pins were presented to them at the AMTA Conference banquet on Friday, June 2. The new members in this elite group (pictured below) are Dr. Melody Ng (University of Alabama-Huntsville), Dr. Cindy St. Clair (Judson Col-lege), Barbara Shinn (AMTA Certification Chair), Dr. Allison Clough (Samford University) and Lillian Roberts (Shelton State Community College).

Barbara Shinn—Certification Chair

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Next SoundBoard Deadline: October 6

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AMTA PRE-COLLEGE PIANO AMTA State Winners

Piano Concerto, Division III

Timothy Berry, Harvest ........................................................................... Susan Hoop Rebecca Han, Tuscaloosa ................................................................... Pamela Penick Sarah Han, Madison ................................................................. Frances Schwemmer Dina Kasman, Vestavia Hills ............................................................. Yakov Kasman

Piano Concerto, Division II

Savannah Howard, Eufaula ................................................................... Ronald Shinn Autumn Pernell, Tuscaloosa ................................................................Kevin Chance Janna Ren, Hoover ............................................................................ Tatiana Kasman Luke Turner, Tuscaloosa ......................................................................Kevin Chance

Piano Concerto, Division I

Anna-Grace Butts, Blountsville ...................................................... Liudmila Hoskin Patrick Pan, Tuscaloosa ........................................................................Kevin Chance

Piano Solo, Division III

Timothy Berry, Madison...........................................................................Susan Hoop Fion Chang, Birmingham.......................................................................Ronald Shinn Henry Chang, Vestavia Hills.................................................................Barbara Shinn Rebecca Han, Tuscaloosa.....................................................................Pamela Penick Sarah Han, Madison....................................................................Frances Schwemmer Alison Hu, Huntsville.................................................................Frances Schwemmer Dina Kasman, Vestavia Hills..............................................................Yakov Kasman Joey Li, Madison..........................................................................Frances Schwemmer Catherine Mitchell, Vestavia Hills.....................................................Tatiana Kasman J.T. Morris, Cullman.....................................................................................Lucy DeSa Mary Allen Murray, Birmingham..........................................................Kevin Chance Nathaniel Pride, Decatur..........................................................................Janet Varner Deborah Sheng, Madison..........................................................................Giejung Lee Kevin Yang, Huntsville..............................................................Frances Schwemmer

Piano Solo, Division II

Elizabeth Chojnacki, Huntsville ...............................Ingrid von Spakovsky Weaver Jane Fan, Auburn ........................................................................... Jeremy Samolesky Gabriel Feng, Tuscaloosa .....................................................................Kevin Chance Noah Gregory, Redstone Arsenal ........................................... Frances Schwemmer Jason Han, Vestavia Hills ..................................................................... Jodean Tingle Gareth Hill, Hoover ................................................................................... Lucy DeSa Savannah Howard, Eufaula ................................................................... Ronald Shinn Kyle Hsu, Birmingham ..................................................................... Tatiana Kasman Daniel Ji, Homewood ....................................................................... Tatiana Kasman

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Harrison Jones, Birmingham ....................................................... Connie Schweigert Lauren Lanier, Birmingham ............................................................... Connie Macon Eleanor Lee, Tuscaloosa ...................................................................... Hyesook Jung Shane Mackey, Vestavia Hills ........................................................... Tatiana Kasman Clarisse Nacilla, Cullman ........................................................................... Lucy DeSa Junseo Park, Montgomery ................................................................. Eunhee Ashley Reagan Paulus, Huntsville ......................................................................... Melody Ng Helen Peed, Arlington, GA ................................................................... Andy Martin Sheri Peng, Birmingham ...................................................................... Barbara Shinn Autumn Pernell, Tuscaloosa ................................................................ Kevin Chance Emily Rabbideau, Hoover ............................................................... Tatiana Kasman Janna Ren, Hoover ............................................................................ Tatiana Kasman Ruth Sommer, Dothan ........................................................................... Andy Martin Macy Steele, Birmingham ......................................................................... Joyce Terry Jackson Taylor, Dothan .......................................................................... Andy Martin Luke Turner, Tuscaloosa ...................................................................... Kevin Chance Mary Elisa Wagner, Birmingham .................................................... Tatiana Kasman Anna Waits, Centerville ........................................................................ Pamela Penick Jenny Wang, Huntsville ............................................................. Frances Schwemmer Molly Grace Watkins, Birmingham ................................................... Connie Macon Simon Yang, Huntsville ............................................................ Frances Schwemmer Hannah Yi, Hoover .......................................................................... Tatiana Kasman Lawrence Zhang, Madison ....................................... Ingrid von Spakovsky Weaver Mike Zhang, Madison ............................................................... Frances Schwemmer Lillian Zhu, Madison ............................................................................... Susan Hoop

Piano Solo, Division I

Reena Chen, Montgomery .................................................................... Ronald Shinn Stana Choi, Columbus .................................................................. Jeremy Samolesky Carrigan Crowe, Chelsea ...................................................................... Cathy Taylor Katerina Fedoseyev, Madison ..................................................... Tatsiana Fedoseyev Camilla Friday, Sylacauga ....................................................................... Cathy Taylor Kate Ginger, Fairhope ...........................................................................Amy Morgan Stephen Grigsby, Birmingham ......................................................... Nancy Wingard Nathaniel Handler, Birmingham........................................................... Brent Reeves Raymond Hou, Montgomery ............................................................... Ronald Shinn Austin Jiang, Vestavia Hills ........................................................ Aleksandra Kasman Mary Meuli, Dothan .................................................................................Renee Jones Hubert Pan, Madison .............................................................................. Susan Hoop Patrick Pan, Tuscaloosa ........................................................................ Kevin Chance Owen Poole, Fairhope ....................................................................... Tammy Dennis Sophia Rabbideau, Hoover .............................................................. Tatiana Kasman Rhea Rastogi, Montgomery ........................................................... Adonis Gonzalez Gemma Sommer, Dothan ..................................................................... Andy Martin

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Kathryn McCammom, Fairhope ...................................................... Tammy Dennis Benjamin Tzou, Auburn .......................................................................... Joshua Pifer Maxwell Wainwright, Hoover ....................................................... Kathryn Burdette Nathan Wallace, Mobile .............................................................. Barbara Laurendine Yiwen Wang, Tuscaloosa ..................................................................... Pamela Penick Daniel Yoon, Pike Road .................................................................... Kyunghee Jeon Daniel Zhao, Birmingham ....................................................................... Alina Voicu Timothy Zhu, Madison............................................................. Frances Schwemmer Jerry Zheng, Madison ............................................................... Frances Schwemmer

Pre-College Honorable Mentions

Piano Concerto, Division III Fion Chang, Birmingham...................................................................... Ronald Shinn Hancong Lyu, Vestavia Hills.............................................................Tatiana Kasman

Piano Concerto, Division II

Claiborne Davis, Montgomery..................................................................Corine Free Gabriel Feng, Tuscaloosa..................................................................... Kevin Chance Kyle Hsu, Birmingham.......................................................................Tatiana Kasman Daniel Ji, Homewood.........................................................................Tatiana Kasman Eleanor Lee, Tuscaloosa........................................................................Hyesook Jung Shane Mackey, Vestavia Hills............................................................Tatiana Kasman Clarisse Nacilla, Cullman.............................................................................Lucy DeSa Annamarie Thompson, Trussville...................................................Liudmila Hoskin Hannah Yi, Hoover............................................................................Tatiana Kasman Sarah Yi, Hoover.................................................................................Tatiana Kasman Lawrence Zhang, Madison........................................Ingrid von Spakovsky Weaver Lillian Zhu, Madison.................................................................................Susan Hoop

Piano Concerto, Division I

Reena Chen, Montgomery........................................................................Ronald Shin Dima Reem Gambino, Vestavia Hills.......................................Aleksandra Kasman Raymond Hou, Montgomery...................................................................Ronald Shin Sophia Rabbideau, Hoover................................................................Tatiana Kasman Dylan Zhao, Vestavia Hills.........................................................Aleksandra Kasman

Piano Solo, Division III

Carson Campbell, Decatur...............................................................Margery Whatley Claudia Chu, Huntsville.................................................................................Jan Irvine Gracie Crowley, Kennedy.....................................................................Pamela Penick Jake Evans, Auburn.........................................................................Jeremy Samolesky Adam Gattis, Warrior...................................................................Laura Beth Mitchell Grace Ham, Birmingham........................................................................Ronald Shinn Sean Kim, Montgomery.............................................................................Corine Free

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Ange Long, Madison..................................................................Frances Schwemmer Hancong Lyu, Vestavia Hills.............................................................Tatiana Kasman Anna Kate Peed, Arlington, GA.............................................................Andy Martin Austin Riddle, Hoover.................................................................................Lucy DeSa Drew Haley Smith, Auburn......................................................................Mary Slaton Julie Sommer, Dothan..............................................................................Andy Martin Paola Sommer, Dothan............................................................................Andy Martin Carmen Williams, Birmingham...................................................................Lucy DeSa

Piano Solo, Division II

Faith Albertina, Madison...........................................................................Giejung Lee Andrew Burleson, Satsuma ...................................................................... Carol Evers Victoria Campbell, Birmingham..........................................................Carolyn Hayes TuAnh Cao, Mobile....................................................................................Lin-Ya Hsu Ella Coons, Birmingham ..................................................................... Connie Macon Abigail Currier, Union Grove..............................................................Marché Altom Roshni Datta, Hoover .......................................................................... Heather Byers Claiborne Davis, Montgomery ................................................................ Corine Free Lindsey Davis, Madison ........................................................... Frances Schwemmer Michael Dubruiel, Birmingham........................................................ John Robertson Natalie Duvall, Boaz ...................................................................... Kathy Thompson Mary Ezell, West Blocton .............................................................. Stephanie Archer Kristina Harper, Decatur ........................................................................ Janet Varner Gideon Hobson, Dothan.............................................................................Janet Blair Juliana Hudry, Decatur.............................................................................Janet Varner Matthew Hudson, Trussville...................................................................Brent Reeves Isaac Hwangpo, Birmingham.....................................................................Susan Berg Jason Jeong, Pike Road ....................................................................... Kyunghee Jeon Chase Jones, Dothan .............................................................................. Andy Martin Samuel Jones, Birmingham ....................................................................... Susan Berg Pearson Keyton, Dothan ........................................................................ Andy Martin Sara Kim, Auburn......................................................................................Sunny Hahn Maryann Lee, Fayetteville, TN ................................................................. Melody Ng Seojin Lee, Montgomery ........................................................................... Aeri Moon Joshua Lin, Madison ................................................................................ Susan Hoop Mary Long, Mountain Brook ................................................................ Brent Reeves Dana Mays, Vestavia Hills.....................................................................Barbara Shinn Harrison McGaha, Chelsea ................................................................. Connie Macon Ruthie Nguyen, Sylvan Springs ........................................................... Barbara Shinn Erin Otts, Montgomery.............................................................................Corine Free Emma Peng, Vestavia .......................................................................... Connie Macon Cole Pethel, Huntsville.........................................................................Wendy McGee Cady Pridgeon, Auburn ................................................................ Elizabeth Rutland Kate Rivas, Trussville ..................................................................... Margaret Denton YoungHo Seo, Montgomery...............................................................Joshua K. Pifer

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Simon Shelley, Auburn ...................................................................Jeremy Samolesky Troy Simeone, Ozark ............................................................................. Andy Martin Theo Simonton, Mountain Brook........................................................Heather Byars Ronnie Sommer, Dothan ....................................................................... Andy Martin Kevin Song, Madison .............................................................................. Susan Hoop Campbell Stahlman, Huntsville .......................................................... Laura Knaupp Emma Teng, Madison ............................................................................. Susan Hoop Anna Wade, Birmingham ..................................................................... Jody Coombs Eric Wang, Auburn .........................................................................Jeremy Samolesky Yihe Wang, Birmingham............................................ ................ ...............Joyce Terry Kendall Whatley, Mountain Brook .................................................. Nancy Wingard Lindsay Whatley, Mountain Brook....................................................Nancy Wingard Ana Wright, Florence ............................................................................. Tim O’Steen Helen Wu, Madison ................................................................................. Giejung Lee Charlie Yaeger, Birmingham .................................................................... Susan Berg Emily Yoo, Montgomery ......................................................................... Corine Free Seth Yoo, Madison .................................................................................. Susan Hoop Melodie Zhu, Madison .............................................................. Frances Schwemmer

Piano Solo, Division I

Kathryn Baker, Birmingham.......................................................................Susan Berg Macy Baker, Huntsville................................................................Frances Schwemmer Mary Drew Bult, Fayetteville, TN...........................................................Susan Hoop Nancy Chen, Birmingham.........................................................................Alina Voicu Noah Clark, Mobile.......................................................................Barbara Laurendine Ella Cook, Birmingham............................................................................Jessica Terry Adrian Cortes, Decatur...........................................................................Debbie Bailie Julia Culpepper, Locust Fork...........................................................Deborah Beason Sophia Fedoseyev, Madison..........................................................Tatsiana Fedoseyev Elizabeth Gillum, Birmingham...................................................Laura Beth Mitchell Connie Guo, Madison.................................................Ingrid von Spakovsky Weaver Elizabeth Haddock, Madison.......................................................Tatsiana Fedoseyev Evey Hill, Birmingham................................................................................Joyce Terry Helen Hotten, Birmingham.....................................................................Jessica Terry Lola Jones, Florence....................................................................................Carol Lynn Alex Kim, Birmingham.....................................................................Stephanie Archer Vickie Kim, Birmingham....................................................................Becky Thornton Izabella Kulczycka, Birmingham................................................................Susan Berg Kevin Kwon, Montgomery.........................................................................Aeri Moon Carol Li, Birmingham.................................................................................Alina Voicu Aurora Liang, Montgomery.............................................................Adonis Gonzalez Luke Lunsford, Huntsville.........................................................Frances Schwemmer Jessica Ma, Vestavia Hills...................................................................Tatiana Kasman MaKayla Morris, Pansey................................................................................Janet Blair Eric Mun, Auburn..................................................................................Karen Hickok

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Starla Ou, Fairhope......................................................................Vincentine Williams Lauren Sheehy, Madison………………………………………Rhonda Stamps Lottie Kate Smith, Auburn........................................................................Mary Slaton Noah Weber, Trussville.....................................................................Liudmila Hoskin Anthony Xing, Mobile................................................................................Lin-Ya Hsu Rishi Yellamraju, Hoover........................................................................June McAfee Austin Zhan, Auburn......................................................................Jeremy Samolesky Dylan Zhao, Vestavia Hills.........................................................Aleksandra Kasman

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AMTA PRE-COLLEGE VOICE AUDITION RESULTS

DIVISION 1

Winner: Sydney Clyde, Oneonta, Student of Lynda Rhymes

Honorable Mentions: Hope Beason, Section, Student of Lynda Rhymes

Lillian Staton, Locust Fork, Student of Lynda Rhymes

Lauren Price, Oneonta, Student of Lynda Rhymes

DIVISION 2

Winner: Alyce Voisin, Birmingham, Student of Heather Batey

Honorable Mentions: Jessica Beason, Section, Student of Lynda Rhymes

Maycee Harrison, Birmingham, Student of Heather Batey

DIVISION 3

Winner and ASRA Award Winner for Best Division III Performance: Rachel Price, Oneonta, Student of Lynda Rhymes

Honorable Mention: Brooklyn Bailey, Ashville, Student of Lynda Rhymes

AMTA COLLEGIATE WOODWIND AUDITION RESULTS

AMTA COLLEGIATE WOODWINDS

Lower Division Winner: Amber Gilchrist, University of Alabama, Student of Diane Boyd Schultz

Upper Division Winner: Madeline Cawley, University of Alabama, Student of Diane Boyd Schultz

Graduate Division Winner: Brittney Patterson, University of Alabama, Student of Diane Boyd Schultz

ASRA Award Winner for Best Overall Collegiate Woodwind Performance: Brittney Patterson, University of Alabama, Student of Diane Boyd Schultz

AMTA COLLEGEIATE CHAMBER MUSIC (WOODWINDS)

Lower Division Winner and ASRA Award Winner: University of Alabama Flute Choir, Chamber Coach: Di-ane Boyd Schultz

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AMTA COLLEGIATE PIANO AUDITION RESULTS

LOWER DIVISION

Winners: Mira Walker, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student of Yakov Kasman

Gabrielle Loiacano, University of Mobile, Student of Kadisha Onalbayeva

Honorable Mentions: Jacob Skiles, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student of Yakov Kasman

Olivia Jones, Samford University, Student of Ronald Shinn

Rebekah Lipscombe, University of Mobile, Student of Kadisha Onalbayeva

Trey Sullivan, University of Alabama, Student of Kevin Chance

UPPER DIVISION

Winners: Aleksandra Kasman, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student of Yakov Kasman

Lauren Williams, University of Alabama, Student of Kevin Chance

David Mach, University of Alabama, Student of Kevin Chance

Honorable Mentions: Brooke Proctor, Samford University, Student of Ronald Shinn

Eamon Griffith, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student of Yakov Kasman

Grace Elbert, University of Alabama, Student of Kevin Chance

GRADUATE DIVISION

Winners: Matthew Wilson, University of Alabama, Student of Kevin Chance

Nicholas Robertson, University of Alabama, Student of Kevin Chance

No Honorable Mentions named in the Graduate Division.

ASRA Award Winner for Best Overall Performance in Collegiate Piano: Aleksandra Kasman, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student of Yakov Kasman

Special Thanks to our State Audition Chairs, Kevin Chance and Paul Houghtaling, for all of their hard work in making this opportunity

possible for our students!

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Auburn Opelika MTA Nicole Agostino 530 Jasmine Lane Auburn, AL 36830 812-219-3617 nicole.agostino@gmail.com Baldwin County MTA Daniel K. DeKonty, Jr. 10407 US Highway 31, Apt 432 Spanish Fort, AL 36527 251-298-6388 baldwinmusicta@gmail.com Birmingham Metro Music Forum Margery Whatley, NCTM 3030 Overhill Rd Birmingham, AL 35223 205-874-6539 205-234-1355 mcduffm@gmail.com Huntsville MTA Dr. Melody Ng, NCTM 301 Sparkman Dr. Roberts Hall 208 Huntsville, AL 35899 256-824-2579 melody.ng@uah.edu Mobile MTA Tracy Mank 1271 Savannah Dr Mobile, AL 36609 251-344-2155 251-401-2715 tracymank@gmail.com

Montgomery MTF Sallye York 7721 US Hwy 80 W Tuskegee, AL 36083 334-546-9834 sallyeyorkpiano@gmail.com Northeast Alabama MTA Wendy Freeland, NCTM 912 Coleman Dr Apt B-2 Anniston, AL 36207 256-453-2536 wfreeland@jsu.edu Shoals Area MTF Noel Beck 229 W. Lelia St Florence, AL 35630 256-767-6186 256-483-2617 nmrbeck@comcast.net West Alabama MTA Pam Penick 13471 Country Club Dr Northport, AL 35475 205-792-3944 pwpenick@att.net Wiregrass MTF Janet Blair 3096 County Rd 22 Headland, AL 36345 334-693-3115 334-796-7467 janetblairpiano@gmail.com

AMTA Local Association Presidents 2016-2017

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AMTA Executive Board

State President Sarah Cheatham Tanner 1651 Sheffield Rd. Montgomery, AL 36107 334-462-1741 sarah.cheatham31@gmail.com

1st Vice-President (Conference) Joshua Pifer 111 Goodwin Music Building Auburn University Auburn, AL 36749 334-844-3198 (cell) 661-713-5769 jkp0013@auburn.edu

2nd Vice-President (Membership) Mark DeGoti 530 Jasmine Lane Auburn, AL 36830 812-219-1548 MDD0012@auburn.edu Secretary Steven Diblasi 220 North Walnut Street Boaz, AL 35957 205-270-1473 sdiblasi@snead.edu Treasurer Alice Eaton 116 Woodland Trail Madison, AL 35758 256-721-5218 grandpiano@bellsouth.net Collegiate Chapters/ College Faculty Forum Melody Ng, NCTM 301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 256-824-2579 melody.Ng@uah.edu

College Concerto Chair Brent Reeves 3508 Laurel View Road Hoover, AL 35216 205-913-9985 brentreevespiano@bellsouth.net State MTNA Foundation Constance H. Teague 15120 Teague Lane #A Foley, AL 36535-3065 251-979-7130 ctnote11@yahoo.com Soundboard Editor Stephanie Archer, NCTM Samford Academy of the Arts 800 Lakeshore Dr. Birmingham, AL, 35229 256-226-7280 sarcher@samford.edu State Certification Chair Barbara Shinn, NCTM 1636 Kestwick Drive Birmingham, AL 35226 205-335-8736 bashinn@gmail.com Collaborative Chair Laurie Middaugh, NCTM PO Box 66 Montevallo, AL 35115 205-542-6948 middaughl@montevallo.edu Immediate Past President Jodean Tingle, NCTM 637 Odum Road Gardendale, AL 35071 205-305-3110 jtingle@bsc.edu

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Web Editor - Educational Technology Ron Shinn, NCTM 1636 Kestwick Dr Birmingham, AL 35226 205-601-3694 rshinn@samford.edu

Clinician State Auditions Coordinator Kevin Chance, NCTM 1924 Fox Ridge Rd Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 585-750-7894 k.t.chance@gmail.com

MNTA Competitions Chair (Collegiate, Senior, and Junior) Jeremy Samolesky 2428 E University Dr #503 Auburn, AL 36830 585-747-7609 jas0017@auburn.edu Publicity Susan Hoop 120 Jay Drive Madison, AL 35758 256-721-1192 susanhoop96@gmail.com Independent Music Teachers Chair Frances Schwemmer, NCTM 126 Robin Lane SE Huntsville, AL 35802-1002 256-881-6879 eddosch@aol.com

Composition Competition/ Commissioning Lori Ardovino Station 6670 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL 35115 (office) 205-665-6672 (cell) 205- 229-5803 ardovinl@montevallo.edu Awards Chair Cindy St. Clair, NCTM 2524 Aspen Cove Dr Vestavia, AL 35243 205-612-0066 cinjstclair@aol.com Historian Kristie Smith, NCTM 6804 County Rd 41 Florence, AL 35633 Judge’s Coordinator Margery Whatley, NCTM 3030 Overhill Rd Birmingham, AL 35223 205-874-6539 mcduffm@gmail.com Advertising Chair Pamela Penick 13471 Country Club Drive Northport, AL 35475 205-792-3944 pwpenick@att.net String Chair Julianne Odahowski Steele 507 Oxmoor Rd Homewood, AL 35209 julianneosteele@gmail.com

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AMTA AuditionsCoordinator: College Piano/All Levels Vocal, Woodwind, Brass Paul Houghtaling University of Alabama School of Music PO Box 870366 810 Second Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366 646-345-5584 phoughtaling@music.ua.edu Local Association Chair Janet Blair 3096 Co. Rd. 22 Headland, AL. 36345 334-796-7467 janetblairpiano@gmail.com Grant Writer Karen Hickok 334-887-9830 2525 E. Glenn Avenue hickokkaren@bellsouth.net