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YEARBOOK 2010-2011
YEARBOOK2010-2011
New Hampshire Music Teachers AssociationAffiliated With Music Teachers National Association
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August 12, 2010
Dear NHMTA Members:
Summer is always a time in our household to tackle long-postponed projects……………..things like cleaning out closets, culling old clothing from our wardrobes, staining the deck, organizing the garage, and putting a new roof on the house. Luckily, I’m not the one laying the shingles. In a similar fashion, NHMTA members have been busy working on projects this summer that will improve and maintain our organizational house.
Kathy Southworth and the Fall Conference Committee comprised of Elizabeth Blood and Gail Adams have been making preparations for the October 16 conference at CCMS. (See the conference write-up and registration form enclosed with this Yearbook mailing.) Our clinicians, Marvin Blickenstaff and George Lopez, will be offering exciting workshops that will inspire our teaching for the coming year. Heather Gilligan, our Commissioned Composer of the Year, has been creating the commissioned composition for its premier at the conference.
Meagan Maganti and the Evaluations Site Coordinators have been cooking up some fun changes for this year’s Evaluations. If you have never participated in this program, please consider sending some students this coming spring. The Evaluations is a wonderful culminating event for the end of the academic year. Elementary through high school students of all ability levels can benefit from this fine program.
The Granite State Competition Committee, comprised of Mila Filatova, Carleen Graff, Christine Petrucci, Marie Mendelow, Cheryl Laughlin and Connie Chesebrough, has worked hard to streamline the application process and clarify the rules and guidelines. Be sure to take a careful look at the GSC information in this Yearbook. You also will be able to find this information on our new website.
Speaking of new websites, www.nhmta.net is up and running. Carleen Graff has donated countless hours building this site. You can easily access the NHMTA calendar of events, information on state programs, application forms, links to specific MTNA programs, the newsletters and Yearbook, the NHMTA Constitution and Bylaws, and much more. Please take a look.
One of our newer members, Jackie Morin, has carefully compiled and edited the 2010-11 Yearbook. Jackie is a former collegiate chapter member/president from Plymouth State University. We’re so happy to have her back in New Hampshire.
Many other NHMTA members serve on the board and behind the scenes. Each of them knows the value of the organization in our professional lives; and because of them, NHMTA continues to thrive. Thank you for keeping our NHMTA house in order.
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Have a great year!Connie
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
President’s Welcome Letter ………………………………………………… 1
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………… 2
List of Officers & Chairpersons…………………………………………….. 3
NHMTA Calendar ………………………………………………………….. 4
Introduction & Local Associations …………………………………………. 5
Programs for MembersSr. Anita Marchesseault Award, Statewide Meetings………………. 6
Conferences………………………………………………………… 7
MTNA National Programs and Professional AreasArts Awareness & Advocacy Forum, Awards Program, Collaborative Performance Forum, College Faculty Forum, Collegiate Chapters………………...9
Competitions, Composer Commissioning, Independent Teachers Forum, Music Achievement Award Program, Music Study Award Program,Pedagogy…………………………………………………………………………...10
Professional Certification, Studio Festival Program, Studio Fellowship……….….11
NHMTA Composer Commissioning Program ……………………………… 12
Programs for StudentsDoris Dodd Schuster Music Scholarship …………………………… 14
MTNA Fall Competitions …………………………………………... 15-16
NHMTA Student Evaluations Program …………………………….. 17-22
Granite State Competition …………………………………………... 24-31
Directions to Meeting and Competition Locations …………………………. 33-34
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OFFICERS & CHAIRPERSONS
President Vice-President for Fall Competitions ChairsConstance Chesebrough Competitions Mila Filatova CookP. O. Box 384 Mila Filatova Cook (see previous listing)N. Woodstock, N H 03262 245 Ray St.
(603) 745-3902Manchester, NH 03104 Evaluations Chair
[email protected] (603) 669-6589 Meagan Robidoux Maganti
[email protected] 42 Halls Mill Rd.Immediate Past President Newfields, NH 03856Jack Balcom Vice-President for (603) 775-771185 Pond View Rd. Membership [email protected], NH 03054 Marie Mendelow(603) 424-8422 85 Pond View Dr Commissioned [email protected] Merrimack, NH 03054 Maura Glennon
(603) 424-8422Keene State College Music Dept
President Elect [email protected] 229 Main StCarleen Graff Keene, NH 03435Dept. of Music, Theatre & Dance
Granite State Competitions
MSC 37 Committee Certification/FoundationPlymouth State University GSC Chair Cheryl LaughlinPlymouth, NH 03264 Mila Filatova Cook (see previous listing)(603) 535-2313 (see previous listing)
[email protected] Committee Members HospitalityJack Balcom Lori Bennett
Secretary/Publicity Cheryl Laughlin 3 Corbin DrLynne Wilby Marie Mendelow Dover, NH 0382040 Main St. Christine Petrucci (603) 749-1214Kingston, NH 03848 Peter Templeton [email protected](603) 642-8861 Lynne [email protected] Seacoast Local Assoc.
GSC Registrar PresidentTreasurer Lynne Wilby Meagan MagantiJeannie Goodwin (see previous listing) (see previous listing)196 Mast RdDover, NH 03820 GSC Monitors PSU Collegiate Chapter(603) 742-7394 Jack Balcom [email protected] (see previous listing) Alyssa Costa
[email protected] for GSC ProgramsPrograms Cheryl Laughlin Yearbook EditorKathryn Southworth 64 Dunklee St Jacqueline Morin33 Layton Dr Concord, NH 03301 165 Golfview Dr. #14Canterbury, NH 03224 (603) 226-0690 Manchester, NH 03102
(603) [email protected] (508) 633-5534
[email protected] [email protected] HospitalityTBA Newsletter Editor
Constance Chesebrough5
(see previous listing)
NHMTA 2010-2011 CALENDAR
EVENT/DEADLINE DATE LOCATIONState Convention
registration deadlineMonday, September 13, 2010
MTNA Fall Competitionspostmark deadline
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
State Conference Saturday, October 16, 2010 Concord Community Music School, Concord, NH
MTNA Fall Competitions Saturday, November 6, 2010 St. Paul’s SchoolConcord, NH
Winner’s Recital Monday, January 3, 2011 6:30 pm Seacoast Academy of Music, North Hampton, NH
Eastern Division Competition
Friday & Saturday, January 7-8, 2011
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ
Granite State Competitionpostmark deadline
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
MTNA National Conference
Saturday-Wednesday, March 26-30, 2011
Milwaukee, WI
Evaluationspostmark deadline
Friday, April 1, 2011
Granite State Competitions Saturday, April 16, 2011 Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH
Granite State Winners’ Recital
Sunday, April 17, 2011 3:00 pm Concord CommunityMusic School, Concord, NH
NHTMA Evaluations May-June 2011 Concord, Nashua, North Hampton, Plymouth
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INTRODUCTIONwww.nhmta.net
NHMTA: The network for New Hampshire's professional music teacher -dedicated to teaching, performing, and composing. NHMTA supports the independent and collegiate music teacher, producing outstanding musicians for the future.
The New Hampshire Music Teachers Association is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1967. It is affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association, a national organization of some 25,000 members headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. By joining NHMTA, members also automatically become members of MTNA and are entitled to all of the benefits and services offered by the national organization. NHMTA members earn all or part of their livelihood through the teaching of music in an independent studio or in private or public educational institutions.
All areas of music instruction are represented in the membership: piano, organ, voice, strings, winds, brass, percussion, theory, composition, chorus and music education. Membership is also open to those interested in the association but who are not actively teaching, as well as those who serve the profession through the music industry.
This yearbook, which can also be found on our website, is intended to serve as a guide to the many programs and services offered by NHMTA and MTNA for new members and as an organizational aid and reference for members of longer standing.
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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
Our members are part of a powerful network of teaching professionals through their involvement in local associations activities. Local Associations provide special educational programming, festivals, and opportunities to meet new friends with common interest. Local association status will not be granted until the association’s application, as well as the constitution and bylaws have been approved by the state MTNA executive board and MTNA.
SEACOAST CHAPTER of NHMTA
Currently, the Seacoast Chapter of NHMTA is the only state and nationally recognized local association in the state of New Hampshire. Dues are modest. Members meet every other month at member’s houses and studios. They hold regular student recitals, educational sharing sessions for teachers, guest speakers, book discussions, master classes, and other educational events. All members are welcome to join. For more information, please contact:
Meagan Robidoux Maganti, President of Seacoast Chapter NHMTA,42 Halls Mill Rd, Newfields, NH 03856, (603) 775-7711, [email protected]
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PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS
SR. ANITA MARCHESSEAULT TEACHER-MEMBER AWARDThe NHMTA Sr. Anita Marchesseault Teacher-Member Award is given biennially in even-numbered years to honor outstanding teaching in music and outstanding service to the membership of NHMTA. Nominees must have been members of NHMTA for at least five years prior to the year of the award and have demonstrated fine teaching skills to their colleagues through the success of their students. In addition, nominees must have a record of service to the association in an elected or appointed office. A person may be honored with this award only once.
Any NHMTA member can nominate a colleague for consideration for this award. To propose a candidate, a letter of nomination must be submitted to Dr. Carleen Graff, Dept. of Music, Theater & Dance, MSC 37, 17 High Street, Plymouth, NH 03264, by May 31, 2012. Letters of nomination should include a statement of support by the nominator, a record of the nominee's teaching achievements and successes, a record of the nominee's service to NHMTA and a brief biographical sketch of the nominee.
All candidates will be reviewed by the Executive Committee, which will make the final selection by written ballot. (Of course any nominees who are on the Executive Committee will not participate in the selection process.) It is hoped that the publicity generated by this award will bring recognition to all music teachers in the state and promote excellence in teaching.
STATEWIDE MEETINGS
NHMTA sponsors annual meetings held in different locations throughout the state to facilitate member attendance. These meetings include lectures, clinics and workshops, as well as opportunities for performances by members. Recent topics have included 21st Century Music by New Hampshire Composers, The Life and Works of George Gershwin, Integrating Composition into Lessons, Making Music Come Alive, and The Alexander Technique.
A Statewide Convention takes place in the fall of even-numbered years. Several workshops will be held in addition to a concert featuring the premiere of the composition by the Commissioned Composer of the Year. In odd-numbered years a Quad-State Convention is held in conjunction with Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. This year’s State Convention will be held at the Concord Community Music School on Saturday, October 16, 2010. On Sunday, April 17, 2011, the spring Winners’ Recital/All Member Meeting will be held at the Concord Community Music School.
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CONFERENCESThere are three types of conferences in which NHMTA members are entitled to participate: Statewide conferences, Quad-State conferences, and National conferences.
STATEWIDE CONFERENCEConferences are held in the fall of even-numbered years, to alternate with the Quad-State Conference. This is an ideal opportunity to network with other professional music teachers and gain new ideas for your teaching studio for the rest of the year. Several workshops will be held in addition to the concert featuring this years' Commissioned Composer of the Year. The next Statewide Conference will be held October 16, 2010 at the Concord Community Music School.
QUAD-STATE CONFERENCEConferences are held in the fall of odd-numbered years, to alternate with the Statewide Conference. These conventions are held in conjunction with the Music Teachers Associations of Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. Conference programs include workshops, master classes, performances by outstanding artists, premiers of newly commissioned compositions and exhibits by representatives of the music industry. The next Quad-State Conference will be held in Massachusetts in the fall of 2011.
MTNA NATIONAL CONFERENCEThe MTNA National Conference, held annually, brings together the most representative cross-section of the MTNA membership. National competitions feature the outstanding performances of students in all instrument areas as well as composition. Conferences include master classes, technology and informational sessions, pedagogy sessions, exhibit area, evening concerts, and much more. Members have an opportunity to participate by submitting proposals and papers for presentation. The next MTNA National Conference will be held March 26-30 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More information can be found at www.mtna.org, by calling 888-512-5278, or by e-mail: [email protected]
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MTNA NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND
PROFESSIONAL AREAS
ARTS AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY FORUMMTNA strives to advance and administer the advocacy efforts of the Association at the local and state levels and to recommend advocacy policy to the MTNA Board of Directors.
AWARDS PROGRAMMTNA annually presents at its national conference the following awards which recognize excellence in music teaching, research and other significant contributions to music education: The MTNA Achievement Award, MTNA’s highest honor, is bestowed upon an individual who has made significant and lasting contributions to the music teaching profession; The American Music Teacher (AMT) Article of the Year Award; The Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award; The MTNA-Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year Award; Frances Clark Award for Keyboard Pedagogy; Teacher of the Year Award; Foundation Fellows, State Affiliate of the Year Award; Local Association of the Year Award; Studio Fellowship Award; Piano Technicians Guild Foundation Award; and Student Achievement Recognition Award (StAR), which is given to outstanding music students who intend to teach professionally in an independent or collegiate music studio.
COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCE FORUMA national forum has been established to advance the study and performance of chamber music; to provide opportunities for communication and collaboration among those interested in the teaching and performing of chamber music; and to recommend collaborative arts initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.
COLLEGE FACULTY FORUMThe College Faculty Forum provides opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting college music faculty and recommends major college faculty program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.
COLLEGE CHAPTERSMany university music departments throughout the US have MTNA collegiate chapters, which allow tomorrow’s music teachers to get involved today. MTNA student members augment their classroom learning through the education, musical, social and professional experiences offered at chapter meetings and activities. New Hampshire has one student chapter at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The collegiate chapter advisors are Dr. Carleen Graff and Ms. Constance Chesebrough, Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, MSC #37, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH, 03264.
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COMPETITIONSMTNA holds five national competitions annually for elementary-age through college-level students. The competitions begin at the state level, progress through the division level and finish at the national level during the national conference each spring. Awards, plaques and certificates are given to entrants and teachers. National winners perform at the MTNA National Conference.
COMPOSER COMMISSIONINGThis program encourages the creation of new works by American composers and annually assists its affiliated state associations in the generation and performance of new music through the national composers commissioning program. A newly commissioned work receives its premiere performance at the conference of the State MTNA.
INDEPENDENT MUSIC TEACHERS FORUMThis forum provides opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting the independent music teacher.
MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAMThe purpose of MTNA’s Music Achievement Award Program is to help encourage ALL students in the teacher’s studio, especially the “everyday” students, to continue their music study and to strive to achieve goals that will not only help them become better musicians, but also will enhance their love and appreciation of music. Students completing the program are rewarded for this achievement with a special MTNA pin. A free implementation packet includes a description, list of goals suggestions, suggested notice to parent(s), etc.
MUSIC STUDY AWARD PROGRAMThe MTNA Music Study Award motivates your students by acknowledging their commitment to music lessons. As your students progress through music lessons, this program offers elegant certificates celebrating their accomplishments. These awards recognize years of music study completed in two-year increments up to twelve years of study.
PEDAGOGYThis program provides opportunities for communication and collaboration among those responsible for the education and training of studio music teachers involved in individual or small group instruction. Each year the pedagogy committee organizes Pedagogy Saturday, a pre-conference event during the MTNA National Conference.
Music Wellness BibliographyThe Annotated Bibliography on Musician Wellness is updated annually with new resources on wellness issues for all musicians.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONThe MTNA Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching. The designation of Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) is given to successful candidates who meet the professional competencies and standards required for the MTNA certification. In order to maintain the MTNA Professional Certification credential and designation, NCTM must continue fulfilling the program’s standards through the renewal process. All music teachers actively engaged in the profession are eligible for MTNA Professional Certification.
Certification is a process that validates an individual’s qualifications for a specific field of professional practice. It demonstrates to employers, clients, and peers that which the individual knows and is able to do. It signifies commitment to continued excellence in professional practice. In addition, it increases visibility, builds credibility, provides a goal for personal professional achievement, and validates expertise for the individual and to those outside the field. Another benefit is inclusion in the MTNA Directory of Nationally Certified Teachers, which is available on the MTNA website.
STUDIO FESTIVAL PROGRAMThe MTNA Studio festival Program will allow your students to soar musically in a nationally sponsored event, held in your own studio. This program is another way to showcase your students’ musical talents in an exciting and meaningful performance opportunity. In addition to enjoying a stimulating performance experience, your students will receive a supportive critique from an experienced musician and an official certificate recognizing their participation.
This program’s purpose is to• provide the teacher and the teacher’s students with an opportunity to participate in a nationally
sponsored program• provide a performance opportunity that is simple, convenient and at a little or no cost to the
individual teacher and reasonable cost to the student• provide an incentive for practice as well as an incentive for selection of appropriately
challenging repertory
• provide an opportunity for students to receive supportive critique from a musician in addition to the student’s teacher, but from a musician of the teacher’s own choosing
• provide national recognition to individual students, teachers and judges for participation in a non-competitive event
• provide a performance opportunity for students in geographical areas where performance opportunities are not readily available.
MTNA has compiled a complimentary “starter kit” for those interested in holding a Studio Festival.
STUDIO FELLOWSHIP AWARDThe MTNA Studio Fellowship Award helps music teachers develop and enhance their newly established studios. It is presented to the candidate who most clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to the music teaching profession.
More information can be found at www.mtna.org, by calling 888-512-5278, or by e-mail: [email protected]
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NHMTA COMPOSER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMThe New Hampshire Music Teachers Association will commission a new composition to be performed at the Quad State Conference in the Fall of 2011. The winner will receive a $600 cash award. In addition, the composition will be submitted to the national MTNA-Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year, which awards a $3000 cash prize.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE1. The competition is open to NHMTA members and non-members. Applicants must
reside in New Hampshire.
2. The application packet should include:a. A cover letter stating the composer's interest in being considered for the 2011
Commissioned Composer, and an indication of the performance medium of the piece.
b. A brief (1 -2) page resume.
c. An audio recording and score(s) of two representative works. (Please note: These are representative works only. The composer is being selected, not a specific work. )
d. A self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the recording and score(s) at the end of the competition.
3. The application must be POSTMARKED by January 15, 2011. Please send it to:Dr. Maura Glennon, Music Department, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435, [email protected]
4. The commissioned composer must agree that the premier of the work will be given at the Quad-State Convention to be held by NHMTA during the Fall of 2011. The work must not be publicly performed prior to that date.
5. When proposing the work, please give consideration to the choice of specific performers for the premiere. NHMTA will not be able to hire performers for the premiere. Works of modest length (15-20 minutes or less) are encouraged.
6. The Commissioned Composer may not win in two consecutive years. A previous winner may apply again after a waiting period of one year.
SELECTION PROCEDUREA committee, which will include the previous year’s winner, will be formed to select the 2011 NHMTA Commissioned Composer. The committee will review the application packets and select the winner by sealed ballot. The winner will be notified by March 15, 2011. The honorarium of $600 will be presented to the winning composer at the premiere of the composition.
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PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
DORIS DODD SCHUSTER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPThe New Hampshire Music Teachers Association is offering a scholarship for deserving studentspursuing a degree in a music field. This scholarship is named in honor of an active and well-loved member, Doris Dodd Schuster, who died in an automobile accident in 1981. This scholarship is considered a second semester scholarship, which may be used toward the recipient’s books for higher educational pursuits. The monetary award for this year is $500.00, which will be paid directly to the student.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. The applicant must be a college freshman majoring in a music field.2. The applicant must be a New Hampshire resident.3. The applicant must have been a student of a member/teacher during his or her senior year in
high school.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. The applicant must submit a 200-word essay on why he/she chose to major in music. The essay should include the field of musical study (performance, education, composition, etc.) and career goals.
2. The applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from the music teacher/member and an audio recording of the applicant performing two or three pieces of contrasting periods and tempos. Included with the recording must be an affidavit stating that the applicant performed the recording.
3. The applicant must submit a high school transcript and a list of classes currently being taken in college.
4. The applicant must submit a resume of past musical experience, which could include competitions, recitals, professional work, church music programs and membership in any musical organizations.
5. The applicant should submit proof of New Hampshire residency (i.e. copy of driver’s license or other proof).
The application must be sent in triplicate and postmarked by November 1, 2010. Please send to: Constance Chesebrough, P.O. Box 384, North Woodstock, NH 03262.
Please note:Recordings of performance will be returned if requested in the application. Please enclose a postage-paid self-addressed envelope. Please indicate on application where notification of the award should be sent. The recipient of this award will be sent a check for $500.00 prior to second semester. There will also be a special presentation of the award at one of the NHMTA scheduled events. The recipient will be invited to perform at this event.The recipient will be notified by January 1, 2011.
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FALL COMPETITIONS
MTNA STUDENT PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS
MTNA sponsors several performance competitions for students. There are three successive levels of competitions: State, Division and National. These events are very competitive and have high standards of achievement. In the Eastern Division level there are often gifted, pre-professional students participating from the preparatory collegiate departments of such institutions as Julliard, Peabody, the Hartt College of Music and New England Conservatory.
The MTNA Junior Performance Competitions are for students ages 11-14 as of January 1, 2011. The instrumental categories include piano, string and woodwind. The entry fee is $80.00. Please note that the Junior Brass competition has been discontinued.
The MTNA Senior Performance Competitions are for students ages 15-18 as of January 1, 2011. Categories include brass, piano, piano duet (one piano/four hands) string, voice and woodwind. The entry fee is $110.00.
The MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions are for performers ages 19-26 as of January 1, 2011. Categories include brass, piano, string, voice and woodwind. The entry fee is $120.00.
The MTNA Chamber Music Performance competition is open to ensembles whose average age is between 18-26 as of January 1, 2011. Ensemble size is from 3-6 players and instrumentation is any combination of brass, piano, string and wind instruments. Ensembles of piano only are not permitted. The entry fee is $120.00.
The New Hampshire State level for all of the above competitions will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Paul's School, Concord. Mila Filatova, Vice President for Competitions, will be in charge of the event and can answer any other questions you may have about the competitions. She can be contacted at [email protected].
All teachers entering students in the composition and performance competitions must have paid State and National Association membership dues on or before August 31, 2010. A non-member may enter students by paying a teacher fee of $150, providing that all the other criteria are met.
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FALL COMPETITIONS
MTNA STUDENT COMPOSITION COMPETITION
The Elementary Category is open to students that are age 5-10 by January 1, 2011. The entry fee is $50.00.
The Junior Category is open to students that are age 11-14 as of January 1, 2011. The entry fee is $70.00.
The Senior Category is open to students that are age 15-18 as of January 1, 2011. The entry fee is $100.00.
The Young Artist Category is open to people ages 19-26 as of January 1, 2011. The entry fee is $100.00.
Competition information, rules and repertoire requirements, and application forms can be found online at www.mtna.org. All online applications and mailed scores must be submitted/postmarked by midnight September 14, 2010. The state composition coordinator is:
Mila Filatova, 245 Ray St., Manchester, NH 03104, (603) 669-6589, [email protected]
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NHMTA 2011 STUDENT EVALUATIONS
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The NHMTA Student Evaluation Program is an opportunity for students of NHMTA members to perform pieces of music for an adjudicator. Each student's performance is private, non-competitive and not graded. The adjudicator's job is to constructively reinforce each performance by accentuating the positive and pointing out areas that need attention. Students are judged on their own merit at their own level. Each student will receive a participation certificate, a musical gift, and the adjudicator's comment sheet.
All transcriptions, adaptations, and simplifications of music are allowed for any student. All types and varieties of music are acceptable. All music, properly taught, has value. We are not judging the student's taste in music. Memory is optional at all levels.
In addition to the performance aspect of evaluation, students are strongly encouraged to take a composer biography test and a theory test. (See below and next page.) We hope that this annual evaluation program will encourage students to continually strive for higher degrees of excellence in their musical study.
The evaluation program is open to students of all ages and levels of musical advancement. First year students and adults are also encouraged to participate. Evaluations are held on Saturdays and Sundays in May. For specific scheduling information, please refer to the list of dates and places, which will be in a future newsletter.
This year the music and life history of contemporary composer Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee will be highlighted. There are two ways students can become involved in the Composer of the Year aspect of our Evaluation program:
1. Students can perform a piece by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee (in addition to the other pieces he/she will perform) or play the music of any contemporary composer born after her birth year of 1938. Each student who plays a contemporary piece written after 1938 or by Rahbee will receive a special, surprise gift.
2. Students can study Rahbee’s biography, which will be published in the February/March newsletter and take a short, multiple choice/true or false quiz about her life and music. Please copy the biography for your student to study. It is a good idea to periodically quiz your students beforehand.
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KITS THEORY TESTS
This year we will again be using the KITS theory testing program. It is highly recommended that students participate in the KITS aspect of our program. If you are interested in your students taking the test, it is helpful to order the Kits Music Theory Curriculum Booklet from the author of this service, Christine Murow, well in advance to ensure enough time to properly prepare your students. This booklet will help you determine the appropriate KITS testing step for each student and the correct level workbook to order. Do not sign up for the theory test unless you use the KITS workbook to prepare your students. There are three sections to each KITS test (except the primer step): written, aural, and technique. The cost of the test is included in the registration fee. The tests will only be given during the day of evaluations and may not be taken home with the teacher to be given independently. To order the KITS curriculum booklet, please visit the website www.keynotetheory.com for more information or send a $3.00 check made payable to KITS to the following address:
Christine Murrow, KITS, 9732 Corral Drive, Potomac, MD 20854. The state chairperson will order the KITS tests only for the students who sign up on the application for the KITS aspect of Student Evaluation Program.
KITS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
A unique aspect of the KITS system is the incentive program. Each year, students scoring 90 or better on the exams may be registered for the honor roll. Only those students who take the entire test (written, technique, and aural) are eligible. Step Primer only has a written test so all students in that step are eligible. Each participating teacher with students scoring a 90 or better will be given an honor roll registration form that may be copied for eligible honor roll students. Teachers submit a list of their honor students directly to the director of KITS, Christine Murow (see above address), together with proof of scores, and will receive a supply of gold-embossed award seals to be affixed to the students’ KITS certificates. The students are then listed on the National Honor Roll, which is published each June and September, and is distributed to all subscribers throughout the country. Other special awards included in the incentive program are (1.) an engraved medal for 5 -year honorees and (2.) a trophy for students who have been on the honor roll in a1l seven steps. It is the responsibility of the teacher to keep track of the tests scores from year to year to ensure that eligible students receive their 5-year and 7-Step awards.
A FEW RULES
Each student should bring an original copy of each selection. If the student will be performing using the music, a second original copy for the adjudicator would be appreciated, but not mandatory. NO REPRODUCTIONS, EITHER BY HAND OR MACHINE, OF PRINTED MUSIC MAY BE USED OR PROVIDED TO THE ADJUDICATOR . Any student bringing in photocopied music will NOT be allowed to perform that piece. Students may use music printed from legally bought computer programs. Please have a copy of the computer program with you.
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REPERTOIRE LEVEL
This year NHMTA will again be utilizing the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Manual as a reference for piano, flute and voice students to determine repertoire levels. The State Chairperson for Evaluations has a copy of this manual if you require assistance on selection of repertoire levels. On the following pages, there is a synopsis of this manual for piano, flute and voice students.
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PIANO REPERTOIRE LEVELS
VOICE REPERTOIRE LEVELS
(synopsis of the New York State School Music Association Manual)
Elementary Level 1Alfred Piano Lesson series levels 1A - 2 Kenedy A Skye Boat Song
Bastien Piano Lesson series levels Primer -2 Parker Gift to be Simple Haydn Serenade Level 1 Old Irish Eileen Aroon
Agay From Bach to Bartok No. 1A Alfred Piano Lesson series level 3 Level 2Bartok Mikrokosmos Vol. I & II Dowland Come Again, Sweet LoveBastien Piano Lesson series level 3 Purcell Passing By
Kabalevsky 24 Pieces for Children (1-8) Quilter The Ash Grove Barber The Daisies Level 2 Copland Simple Gifts
Alfred Piano Lesson series level 4 Rodgers In my Own Little CornerBartok Mikrokosmos Vol. III Bastien Piano Lesson series level 4 Level 3
Gretchaninov Children's Album Giordani Caro Mio BenKabalevsky 24 Pieces for children (9-17) Schubert Heiden Rosenlein
Martini Plaisir d'amour Level 3 Gretchaninoff A Slumber Song
Alfred Piano lesson series level 5 Niles Wayfaring StrangerBeethoven Twelve German Dances Bernstein TonightBurgmuller 25 Easy Progressive Studies Op. 100 Clementi Sonatinas, Op. 36 Level 4
Kabalevsky 24 Pieces for children (18-24) Scarlatti O Cessate di Piagarmi Handel Wher'er You Walk Level 4 Schumann Du Bist Wie eine Blume
Albeniz Malaquena Copland I Bought me a CatBartok Mikrokosmos Vol. V Schmidt Much MoreGillock Lyric Preludes in Romantic Style Mozart Sonata in F Major Level 5
Schumann Scenes from Childhood Scarlatti Se Fiorindo e Fedele Schubert Du Bist die Ruh Level 5 Faure En Priere
Bach, J. S. Two part inventions BarberSure on this Shining
NightBeethoven Sonatas Op. 49 Vaughan Williams Roadside Fire
Brahms Waltzes Op. 39 RodgersSome Enchanted
EveningChopin Nocturnes Op. 9
Schumann In the evening Op. 12 Level 6 Bach Quia Respexit Level 6 Mozart Abendempfindung
Bach, J. S. Prelude & Fugue in C Major Donaudy O Del Mio Amato BenBeethoven Sonata Op. 2 No.1 Schubert StandchenGershwin Preludes Chausson Les Papillons
Mozart Fantasia in d minor Persichetti The GrassSchubert Four Impromptus Op. 90 Sullivan Poor Wandering One
Rodgers Soliloquy
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EVALUATIONS REGISTRATION
Teachers are responsible for their students at the evaluations site, please be there to help your students and the coordinators.
Before filling out the application form, determine the approximate repertoire level of each participating student by consulting the Repertoire Placement Listing, which is included in this yearbook. The evaluation cost for students with repertoire ability in levels Elementary-2 is $15.00 each. The cost for those in levels 3-6 is $20.00 each. This price includes all tests, certificates, and musical gifts.
On the application form, be sure to indicate the following:1. Write the approximate repertoire level for each student. Please note that the repertoire level you choose determines how long the student will be with the adjudicator. Elementary, level 1, & level 2 will be with the adjudicator for a maximum of 10 minutes, level 3, 4, & 5 for 15 minutes, and level 6 for 25 minutes.
2. Indicate if the student will take the written KITS theory test.
3. Indicate if the student will take the KITS aural (ear training) aspect of the test.
4. Indicate if the student will take the KITS technique aspect of the test.
5. Indicate which step of the KITS theory test each student will take. Consult the KITS curriculum booklet to determine each student's appropriate theory testing step.
6. Indicate if the student will perform a piece by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee or a contemporary piece written after 1938 under the ‘Perform Contemporary’ column of the application.
7. Indicate if the student will take the composer quiz and at which level.
8. Indicate if the student (flute or voice) will need the services of the on-site accompanist. Add$10.00 to total for each student needing an accompanist.
9. Enter the dollar amount enclosed for that student.
Locations for the Evaluations and the Area Coordinators will be announced in the February/March newsletter, The New Hampshire Music Teacher. Send the application and appropriate amount per student to your Area Coordinator postmarked on or before April 1, 2011 . Please make checks payable to NHMTA. The area coordinator will notify you of your students' assigned playing times and give you all other pertinent information about the day's events.
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NHMTA 2011 STUDENT EVALUATION PROGRAMAPPLICATION FORM
Application Deadline: April 1, 2011
Name of Teacher______________________________________________Phone______________________
Teacher's address__________________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s email address_____________________________________________________________________
Instrument _____________________ Desired Location ________________Time desired: AM ____ PM ____
Please use the following abbreviations:Repertoire levels KITS Theory levels Composer of the Year
Quiz levelE=Elementary P=Primer B=Beginner1=level 1 1= Step 1 A=Advanced2=level 2 2=Step 2 X=not taking quiz3=level 3 3=step 34=level4 4=step 45=level 5 5=step 56=level 6 6=step 6
X= not taking KITS
Please print and fill in every box!The cost for Elementary through level 2 is $15.00. The cost for levels 3 through 6 is $20.00
Student's name Accomp. Repertoire KITS Aural Tech. KITS Perform Comp. Amount
Needed test KITS KITSContemp-
orary Quiz Y/N level Y/N Y/N Y/N Step Y/N level $
Accompanist needed for # Students @ $10 each Accomp. Subtotal
Total Amount
Feel free to make extra copies of this application form. Send this application and appropriate check(s)to your Area Coordinator (check the newsletter for locations and your coordinator's name) postmarked on or before April 1, 2011. Please make all checks payable to NHMTA. Your area coordinator will notify you of your students' assigned playing times, and give you all other pertinent information about the day's events. Please email Meagan Maganti, NHMTA Evaluations Chairperson, with any questions: [email protected]
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2011 GRANITE STATE COMPETITION
*Please note this year’s changes to the guidelines and application forms.
GUIDELINES
OBJECTIVEThe New Hampshire Music Teachers Association first held the Granite State Competition in 1979. This yearly competition rewards piano, woodwind, voice and string students for excellence in musical performance and provides incentive and encouragement for the serious student. The Granite State Competition serves as a system for measuring achievement in music study through constructive criticism by experienced judges. This opportunity contributes to the establishment of high standards in the art of teaching and performing.
PERFORMANCE LEVELSThe NHMTA Granite State Competition is offered at six performance levels for piano and strings, five for woodwinds and three for voice,
Piano and Strings Elementary Students in grades 3 & 4Piano, Strings, Woodwinds Junior Level A Students in grades 5 & 6
Junior Level B Students in grades 7 & 8Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Voice High School A Students in grades 9 & 10
High School B Students in grades 11 & 12Piano, Strings, Woodwinds, Voice Collegiate College undergraduate or
graduate student
DATESThe 2011 Granite State Competition will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Plymouth State University. The DEADLINE for all applications is February 15, 2011. Entries postmarked after the deadline will not be accepted. Entry fees are outlined on the application form. All checks should be made payable to NHMTA.
AWARDSWinners of each category will be asked to perform at a special winners’ recital to be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011, 3:00 pm, at the Concord Community Music School in Concord, NH. Winners in all categories will receive a cash award to be presented at the winners’ recital.
Judges are encouraged to award honorable mentions for overall performance or for a specific piece. Judges are not required to declare a winner.
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2011 GRANITE STATE COMPETITONS
MEMBERSHIP and RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
TEACHER REQUIREMENTS
Any teacher who enters students must be a member of MTNA/NHMTA by the Granite State Competition application deadline date (Tuesday, February 15, 2011). Only active members of MTNA/NHMTA may enter students in the competition. An MTNA collegiate member must pay active membership dues to enter students in the competitions.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS1. Students must have studied with the teacher listed on the application form a minimum of six months prior to the audition.
2. Entrants must be either (1) permanent residents of New Hampshire, or (2) receive their music instruction in New Hampshire.
3. Winners in the previous year’s competition will be ineligible to win at the same level but may compete and win at a higher level, if they qualify by grade. Students who were winners of the MTNA Fall Competition at the state level may enter the Granite State Competition, but they will play for comments only and will be evaluated at a separate time from their age group on the day of the competition
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GENERAL RULES
1. Each entrant will provide the panel of judges with one published edition (or satisfy the requirements for music that is out of print or still in manuscript) of each work listed on the official Application Form. The music given to the judges must be free from identifying marks of any kind and will be examined at the registration desk prior to the competition.
2. Reproductions of printed music and/or text either by hand or machine, including transpositions and transcriptions, may not be used by entrants, accompanists or adjudicators. Reproductions of single pages, not the entire score, may be used to facilitate page turns. The only exception to the rule is for music and/or text that is out of print or still in manuscript and not published. In either of these cases, the entrant must present written permission to the competition chair from the publisher or the copyright holder to copy the music.
3. Entrants will be identified by number only.
4. No repertoire changes will be allowed after submission of the application.
5. Concerto movements for string and woodwind categories may be performed with piano accompaniment. No concerto movements will be allowed in the piano category. No recorded accompaniments will be allowed. Teachers may accompany their own students.
6. There will be no arrangements or simplifications of pieces in the piano category.
7. The use of repeats will be left to the discretion of the teacher and student.
8. Timing of performances will be strictly enforced. If an entrant plays beyond the maximum time, he/she will be asked to stop without penalty. There is no minimum time requirement.
9. Please consult the Composer Classification List provided with the GSC Guidelines and Rules in order to assist with the style period designations.
COMPOSER CLASSICATION LIST – can be found on the MTNA website athttp://www.mtna.org/Programs/Competitions/ComposerClassification/tabid/290/Default.aspx
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GRANITE STATE COMPETITIONPERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – Piano and Strings
Level Literature required Program Program minimum maximumElementary Two or more pieces or movements from No minimum 5 minutes(grades 3 & 4) larger works, from at least two periods: one from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, or Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. At least one piece must be memorized. Junior Level A Two or more pieces or movements from No minimum 7 minutes(grades 5 & 6) larger works, from at least two periods: one from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, or Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. At least one piece must be memorized. Junior Level B Two or more pieces or movements from No minimum 10 minutes(grades 7 & 8) larger works, from at least two periods: one from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, or Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. At least one piece must be memorized. High School A Three or more pieces or movements from No minimum 15 minutes(grades 9 & 10) larger works, from three periods: two from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic or Impressionistic, and one from the Contemporary. At least one piece must be memorized. High School B Three or more pieces or movements from No minimum 20 minutes(grades 11 & 12) larger works, from three periods: two from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic or Impressionistic, and one from the Contemporary. At least one piece must be memorized. Collegiate Three or more pieces or movements from No minimum 25 minutes(Undergraduate larger works, one from the Baroque or or Graduate) classic, one from the Romantic or Impressionistic, and one from the Contemporary. Avant garde works composed after 1950 may be performed with music. All other pieces must be memorized.
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GRANITE STATE COMPETITION
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – Piano and Strings Woodwinds
(Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe)Level Literature required Program Program minimum maximumJunior Level A Two or more pieces or movements from No Minimum 7 minutes(grades 5& 6) larger works: one from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. Memorization is optional. Junior Level B Two or more pieces or movements from No Minimum 10 minutes(grades 7 & 8) larger works: one from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. Memorization is optional. High School A Three or more pieces or movements from No Minimum 15 minutes(grades 9&10) larger works, from three periods: two from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. Memorization is optional. High School B Three or more pieces or movements from No Minimum 20 minutes(grades 11 & 12) larger works, from three periods: two from the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Impressionistic and one from the Contemporary. Memorization is optional. Collegiate Three or more pieces or movements from No Minimum 25 minutes(Undergraduate larger works: one from Baroque or Classical, or Graduate) one from Romantic or Impressionistic, and one from Contemporary. At least one piece must be memorized.
VoiceLevel Literature required Program Program minimum maximumHigh School A At least one song from each of the following: No minimum 10 minutes(grades 9 & 10) 1. Italian art songs or arias written before 1800
2. Contemporary songs in English. Additional repertoire may include musical theatre (no
“pop” or “rock”). All songs must be performed from Memory. High School B At least one song from each of the following: No minimum 15 minutes(grades 11 & 12) 1. Songs or arias written before 1800, 2. German Lieder or French art songs, 3. Contemporary songs in English, including
musical theatre songs (no "pop" or "rock"). English and one foreign language are required.
All songs must be performed from memory. Collegiate At least one song from each of the following: No minimum 25 minutes(Undergraduate 1. Arias from opera or oratorio, 2. Italian classics, or Graduate) 3. German Lieder, 4. French art songs, and
5. American or British art songs written after 1900 (no theatre, “pop” or “rock”)
The above pieces must be sung in their original language. English and two foreign languages are required. All songs must be performed from memory.
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2011 GRANITE STATE COMPETITIONPARTICIPATING TEACHER FORM
Application Deadline Postmark - February 15, 2011
1. Teacher participation fee for 2010 GSC: $10.002. Monitoring fee (if applicable): $10.00 per entrant
*All student application forms and checks, teacher participation form and fee, and monitoring fees (if applicable) must be mailed together in a single envelope to:
Mila Filatova, 245 Ray St., Manchester, NH 03104
Application forms and checks sent separately will not be accepted.
Teachers will review all application forms before mailing them. Please refer carefully to the application guidelines. Forms, which are incomplete or incorrectly filled out, will be returned to the teacher.
Teachers will be notified of all details pertaining to the competition. This includes the warm-up and performance schedule, and any other necessary information. No information will be sent directly to the students.
Teachers are required to attend and assist with room monitoring at the auditions in order to enter their students. If a teacher is unavailable on the day of the audition, he/she must pay a monitoring fee of $10.00 per entrant.
Teacher’s Name ____________________________________ Phone ( )___________
Mailing Address _________________________________________________________
Email Address ___________________________________________________________
______Number of applications enclosed.
Application fees amount enclosed. __________
Teacher application fee enclosed. ___$10.00_
Monitoring fee amount enclosed. __________
TOTAL __________
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2011 GRANITE STATE COMPETITION
ENTRANT APPLICATION FORM – PAGE 1This is a two-page application – please complete both sides!
Only Teachers should fill out Entrant Application Forms
Application Deadline: February 15, 2011
Student Entry Fees: $30.00 Elementary (grades 3-4)$40.00 Junior A (grades 5-6) & Junior B (grades 7-8)$50.00 High School A (grades 9-10) & High School B (grades11-12)$60.00 Collegiate
Entry fees are non-refundable.
*All student application forms and checks, teacher participation form and fee, and monitoring fees (if applicable) must be mailed together in a single envelope to:
Mila Filatova, 245 Ray St., Manchester, NH 03104
Please print. This form may be duplicated. Make checks payable to NHMTA.
Student’s Name________________________________________________________ Age_____
Instrument____________________________ Student has studied with the teacher since_______
Name of School__________________________________________ Grade level in school_____(Home-schooled students may be required to provide proof of grade level upon request.)
Has the applicant already won this grade level of the GSC? Yes___ No___Is the applicant currently a winner of the NHMTA Fall Competitions? Yes___ No___I would like a scheduled warm-up time in the Competition Room. Yes___ No___
Accompanist’s Name (if applicable)________________________________________________
Parent’s Name(s)__________________________________________Phone ( )___________
Mailing Address________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Name________________________________________________________________
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2011 GRANITE STATE COMPETITION
ENTRANT APPLICATION FORM – PAGE 2
Repertoire to be performed – Please Print or Type(Incomplete or incorrectly filled-out forms will be returned to the teacher.)
Composer Composer Title – Opus # - Key – Movement/tempo Timing Memory
Last Name/First Name Classification
_______________________ ___________ ______________________________________________________________ ______ ______
_______________________ ___________ ______________________________________________________________ ______ ______
______________________ ___________ ______________________________________________________________ ______ ______
______________________ ___________ ______________________________________________________________ ______ ______
Total Time _________
Please Note: Please be exact when timing the music. This information is used for scheduling. If an entrant exceeds the maximum time allowed, he/she will be asked to stop without penalty. There is no minimum time requirement.
It is the responsibility of the teacher, coach, entrant and parents or guardians to abide by the 2011 GSC Guidelines and Performance Requirements, and by signature, certify to this fact. The undersigned verify that the information submitted on the 2011 GSC Application Form is complete and accurate. Any violation of the GSC Guidelines and Application Form Requirements will result in immediate disqualification of the entrant. In addition, the entrant may be subject to permanent disqualification from any future Granite State Competition for violation of the grade and age requirements, upon review of the NHMTA Executive Board.
Teacher’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________
Parent’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _____________(Parent signature not required for adult contestants.)
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DIRECTIONS TO MEETINGS AND COMPETITIONS SITES
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St. Paul’s School
From northern New Hampshire, take 93 South to exit 14. From southern New Hampshire take 93 North to exit 13. From downtown Concord, take Pleasant Street (going west) off North Main Street. Drive about 1-1/2 miles to a 5-street intersection. (Cumberland Farms store will be on your right), make sure to stay on Pleasant Street through the intersection. Go about 1.25 miles, passing Concord Hospital on the right and then Hitchcock Clinic on the left. On the left about 100 yards beyond the clinic is the entrance to St. Paul’s School.
Enter the school grounds and go straight. You will see a parking lot on the right in front of Memorial Hall, a building with large white pillars. Park here or across the street in the dirt parking lot. Walk behind and to the right of Memorial Hall to get to the Music Building. You will see two modern brick structures, with copper roofs, opposite each other at the bottom of a set of granite stairs. The Music Building is on the left.
Concord Community Music School
The Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., downtown Concord, N.H., is about an hour north of Boston, and less than 2 hours from Portland, Maine. Its parking lot is on Fayette Street, parallel to Wall Street.
FROM THE SOUTH93 North to Exit 12 North (South Main Street). Turn right off exit and stay on South Main Street. Take the left fork onto South State Street (Amish furniture store is at the fork). Turn left on Thompson Street, right on South Street and right again on Fayette Street. The Music School is on the left after Fletcher Murphy Park.
FROM THE EASTRoutes 4, 9 or 202 to Route 393 which ends at N. Main Street. Turn left. Follow Main Street downtown and turn right on Pleasant Street. At the second set of lights, turn left onto South Street. Take second left onto Fayette Street. The Music School is on left after Fletcher Murphy Park.
FROM THE WESTRoute 202 to Interstate 89 South to Exit 2 (Clinton Street/Route 13). At end of exit turn right onto Clinton Street (Route 13). Follow Clinton Street 1.9 miles to the second set of lights and turn left onto South Street. About 7 blocks down, turn right onto Fayette Street. There is a brick church on the corner. The Music School is on the left after Fletcher Murphy Park.
FROM THE NORTHInterstate 93 South to Exit 14. Turn right on Bridge Street to intersection of Main Street (Holiday Inn on right.) Turn left on Main Street. Turn right at the first light onto Pleasant Street. At second set of lights, turn left onto South Street. Take the second left onto Fayette Street. The Music School parking lot is on left after Fletcher Murphy Park.
From Main Street, ConcordWest on Pleasant Street; At second set of lights, turn left onto South Street. Take the second left onto Fayette Street. The Music School parking lot is on left after Fletcher Murphy Park.
Plymouth State University – Silver Center for the Arts
FROM THE SOUTH
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I-93 N to exit 25, right off the ramp and follow to roundabout. Take the third exit onto Route 3 south. The Silver Center for the Arts is on your right. Take a right onto Court St. and first right into parking lot.
FROM THE NORTHI-93 S to exit 25, right off the ramp and follow to roundabout. Take the third exit onto Route 3 south. The Silver Center for the Arts is on your right. Take a right onto Court St. and first right into parking lot.
FROM THE WESTI-91 to I-89 south, drive approximately 9 miles and take the Canaan/Enfield exit. At the end of the exit, turn right onto Route 4. Route 4 will merge in approximately 12 miles into Route 118 in Canaan. Bear left. Stay on Route 118 until it intersects with Route 25 - then turn right. Drive approx.10 miles. You will come to a rotary – follow signs to Tenney Mtn. Hwy./Plymouth. Drive 1.8 miles and then bear right onto Highland St. and travel for 2 miles. Merge to the left around the Town Common. Just past the Common, take a left onto Court St. and an immediate right into the Silver Center for the Arts parking lot.
FROM THE EASTTake Route 302 into NH and travel to the intersection of Route 16. Drive south on Route 16 (17 miles) to the intersection of Route 25. Take right onto Route 25 to Meredith (24 miles). At intersection of Route 3, turn right. Travel 9 miles on Route 3 to Route 175 in Holderness and turn right. Follow road into Plymouth for 5 miles until you reach a roundabout. Take the third exit onto Route 3 south. The Silver Center for the Arts is on your right. Take a right onto Court St. and first right into parking lot.
Manchester Community Music School
From Route 93 North or South (and from the east via Route 101 to 93 north) Take Exit 9 South - (route 3 and 28). Turn right at the first traffic light onto Campbell Street. Go to the end of Campbell and turn left on Union Street. Take third right onto Trenton Street, go 3 1/2 blocks and turn left into MCMS parking lot. For accessible parking and entrance, continue to Elm Street, turn left and then left into the driveway at 2291 Elm Street and follow signs.
From the North via Route 293 Take Exit 6 - the Amoskeag Bridge - and bear right around the Amoskeag Inn. Cross over the bridge, turn left at the traffic light onto Elm Street, and go one-half mile. For accessible entrance and parking turn into the driveway at 2291 Elm Street and follow the signs. For all other parking, turn right onto Trenton Street and right into the MCMS parking lot.
From the South via Route 3 or from the West via Route 101 Take Route 293 North to Exit 6 - the Amoskeag Bridge - and bear right around the Amoskeag Inn. Cross over the bridge and turn left at the traffic light onto Elm Street and go one-half mile. For accessible entrance and parking turn into the driveway at 2291 Elm Street and follow the signs. For all other parking, turn right onto Trenton Street and right into the MCMS parking lot.In the event that the Trenton Street parking lot is full, please park on Trenton Street, Elm Street, or on other area residential streets, observing parking instruction signs.
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