The Score Nancy DeHaven, Editor The Newsletter of the NSMTA October 2007 ______________________________________________________________________________ From our President…. Dear NSMTA Members, September’s program featured a terrific presentation by Mary Clare Barker. It was a very nice way to start our season. As of this writing NSMTA still has several problems that need to be solved. We still don’t have a recital chairperson or a competition chairperson and no one in our membership has stepped forward to meet this need. I feel that there is no choice but to hire an individual for a paid position to organize and run these events. At our next meeting I will ask our attending members to give their thoughts of how to proceed. Out of these ideas we will look for the best solution. We are still compiling membership numbers so it isn’t yet clear on the final number of members we have in NSMTA. The yearbook is nearing completion and will be ready for the October meeting. Finally we will offer members a $30.00 rebate for those who attend the ISMTA conference in October. The purpose is to show our support for the conference and to lift some of the financial burden from our attending members. Please keep your registration receipt so we can verify attendance. Lastly, I picked up several boxes of books and music from Martha Arquilla’s estate. In her will she left her music library to NSMTA. It is really too much music to carry in and out for each meeting, but I will bring one of the boxes for our October meeting. The books are free. Eric Sutz NSMTA President UPCOMING EVENTS October 22, 2007 Svetlana Belsky Practice and Performance Practice October, 26-27, 2007 ISMTA Annual Conference Western Illinois Univ., Macomb, IL November 5, 2007 AIM Theory Judges Meeting and Theory Application Deadline November, 26 2007 The Piano Competition Repertoire Soo Lee and Matt Hagle December 9, 2007 AIM Theory Exam October 9:30 Roundtable: How To Play From a Leadsheet PART II ERIC SUTZ will continue teaching us about this important skill. Please join us, even if you could not be there for Part 1. (Bring the lead sheet contained in this newsletter).
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The ScoreNancy DeHaven, Editor The Newsletter of the NSMTA October 2007______________________________________________________________________________
From our President….Dear NSMTA Members,
September’s program featured a terrific presentationby Mary Clare Barker. It was a very nice way to startour season. As of this writing NSMTA still hasseveral problems that need to be solved. We stilldon’t have a recital chairperson or a competitionchairperson and no one in our membership hasstepped forward to meet this need. I feel that there isno choice but to hire an individual for a paid positionto organize and run these events. At our nextmeeting I will ask our attending members to givetheir thoughts of how to proceed. Out of these ideaswe will look for the best solution.We are still compiling membership numbers so itisn’t yet clear on the final number of members wehave in NSMTA. The yearbook is nearingcompletion and will be ready for the Octobermeeting.Finally we will offer members a $30.00 rebate forthose who attend the ISMTA conference in October.The purpose is to show our support for theconference and to lift some of the financial burdenfrom our attending members. Please keep yourregistration receipt so we can verify attendance.Lastly, I picked up several boxes of books and musicfrom Martha Arquilla’s estate. In her will she left hermusic library to NSMTA. It is really too much musicto carry in and out for each meeting, but I will bringone of the boxes for our October meeting. Thebooks are free.
Eric SutzNSMTA President
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 22, 2007Svetlana BelskyPractice and Performance Practice
October, 26-27, 2007 ISMTA Annual ConferenceWestern Illinois Univ., Macomb, IL
November 5, 2007 AIM Theory Judges Meeting and TheoryApplication Deadline
November, 26 2007 The Piano Competition RepertoireSoo Lee and Matt Hagle
December 9, 2007 AIM Theory Exam
October 9:30 Roundtable:
How To PlayFrom a Leadsheet PART II
ERIC SUTZ will continue teaching us about thisimportant skill. Please join us, even if you could notbe there for Part 1. (Bring the lead sheet containedin this newsletter).
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Svetlana BelskyOctober Featured SpeakerBiographical Information
Born in the Soviet Union, Svetlana Belskybegan piano lessons at the age of seven, and wassoon performing in the major concert halls ofher native Kiev. Her playing has been criticallyacclaimed as "passionate," "impressive,""hypnotic" and ". . . (possessing) a high degreeof musical maturity and sensitivity."
After immigrating to the United States, Ms.Belsky studied with Chicago's beloved EmilioDel Rosario. She received her Bachelor ofMusic Summa cum Laude and Master Degreesfrom the Peabody Conservatory of Music whereshe studied with Ann Schein, a student of thelegendary Arthur Rubinstein. Later, she earnedher Doctorate in Performance at the ManhattanSchool of Music, while working under Mme.Nina Svetlanova, an heir to the tradition ofHeinrich Neuhaus.
Although she trained mainly in the UnitedStates, Svetlana Belsky has an unmistakablyRussian temperament and tonal gift, with whichshe combines her stylistic versatility and lovefor a wide variety of music. She has playedearly music with original instrument ensembles,and received awards for her interpretation ofnew American works, performing the New Yorkpremiere of 3 Evocations by Jay Weigel inWeill Recital Hall as a result.
Dr. Belsky has won prizes in numerous nationaland international piano competitions, includingthe Frinna Awerbuch and the AMSA WorldPiano Competition.
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Ms. Belsky has been active as a recitalist andchamber performer throughout the UnitedStates, in concert and on the radio. Ms. Belskyresides in the Chicago area, where she alsoteaches, writes, lectures, and adjudicates pianocompetitions. She has written numerous CDliner notes for Russian Disc, as well as herDoctoral dissertation, an annotated translation ofBusoni as a Pianist by the renowned Russianmusicologist Grigori Kogan.
Ms. Belsky’s busy teaching schedule includesstudents of all ages, many of whom arecompetition winners, professional musiciansand performers themselves. Her students havegone on to pursue musical careers, winscholarships to music conservatories, and, mostimportantly, become music lovers.She is on the faculty of the North Shore Schoolfor the Arts, and has recently been namedCoordinator of Piano Studies at the Universityof Chicago. In this capacity, besides teachingindividual lessons and coaching chamberensembles, she organizes student performancesand masterclasses.
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2008 CompetitionRepertoire:
Primary Division:Mozart - Allegro
(in Music for Millions, vol. 17).Please play with repeats.
Tchaikovsky - "Old French Song"from Album for the Young(also in M.M. vol. 17)
Elementary Division:Scarlatti - Sonata in G, K431
(M.M. vol. 37)Bartok - "Evening in the Country"
from Ten Easy Pieces(in Bastien Piano Literature, vol. 3)
Schumann - "Knecht Rupprecht"from Album for the Young, Op. 68(also in Bastien, vol 3)
Junior Division:Haydn - Sonata in B-flat, Hob XVI:41,
1st mvt.Chopin - Mazurka in c# minor, Op. 5 #2
Please play with repeats.Bartok - Suite op.14, 2nd mvt.
Senior division:Schumann - "Des Abends"
from Fantasiestücke, Op. 12Debussy - "Les collines d'Anacapri"
from Préludes, Book I
All selections should be played withoutrepeats, except where indicated.
Web Resource of the Month
The Canons and Fugues ofJ.S. Bach
Audio, analyses, essays, links to other Bachsites on the web – lots of amazing stuff!
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~tas3/bachindex.html
Mark your calendar for…
A I MNovember 5, 2007
Theory Judges MeetingTheory Application Deadline
December 9, 2007
Theory Exam
January 27, 2008Theory Exam
March 10, 2008Performance Judges MeetingPerformance Application Deadline
April 13, 2008Performance Exam
April 20, 2008Performance Exam
Important Dates
Sonata-Sonatina FestivalSunday, February 17, 2008
NSMTA Piano CompetitionSunday, May 4, 2008
Mark Your Calendar Now
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Sunday, Nov. 184 p.m.
An Evening In ViennaRSVP by November 16, 2007
Dear Friend and Music Lover, The continuous exposure to distinguishedtalent in today’s world of music is one of thebest parts of my job. But having theopportunity to share all of that distinguishedtalent with our area piano teachers andtheir students as well as the thousands offamilies who place their confidence in uspromotes a tremendous sense ofsatisfaction and reward for me and theentire Karnes Music Staff.
It is with great pleasure, pride andanticipation that I am requesting the honorof your presence at our new ArlingtonHeights store’s first piano concert, AnEvening in Vienna, sponsored by theJoseph Brodmann Piano Group. Ourfeatured artists will be Eduardo & JohannesKutrowatz, one of the most well-respected,successful and distinguished piano duos inall of Europe. Reviews carrying accoladessuch as “ecstatic,” “exceptionallyentertaining,” “lyrically dynamic,” and“unconventional pure musicality” followthese two performer’s tours. (continued on next column…)
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This performance is not to be missed, andas our gift to you, it’s FREE. Pianoteachers should feel free to call inreservations for themselves as well as theirstudents. Students should bring theirfriends and families for a concert event thatwill long live in their memory. Everyoneshould seize this opportunity to see andhear one of Europe’s most gifted pianoDuos. WHY? Take a minute and Googlethem. You’ll see immediately why thispresentation is not to be missed! Please phone in your reservations NOW(847-222-8077), as there is limited seating,and there will be only ONEPERFORMANCE. Sincerely,Mark OwenMark Owen, General ManagerKarnes Music Company
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Introduction toRecreational Music Making
9-11 am Wednesday, November 14, 2007744 Glenayre Drive, Glenview, IL 60025
Please read "Recreational Music Making " page 21-23 American Music Teacher
Refreshments will be servedThere is no charge for this class
presents:
The Fourth Annual
Sejong Music CompetitionNovember 18, 2007University of Illinois at Chicago
Performing Arts Center1040 W. Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607
Application deadline: Oct 31, 2007This competition is organized by the
Sejong Cultural Society,a non-profit organization,
dedicated to promoting the awarenessof Korea’s cultural heritage.
Please visit our website www.sejongsociety.orgfor details of Competition rules and to download the
application form, or call The Korea Timesat 773-463-1050.
A I MAIM THEORY JUDGES MEETING NOV 5
All are welcome at the AIM Theory JudgesMeeting on Monday, November 5 at 9:30am at Marlene Chatain's home in Evanston.This meeting is an integral part of ensuringconsistent standards among our judges aswell as a good way to find out more abouthow to use the AIM curriculum with some orall of your studio. Many of the currentteachers using the AIM materials started byattending one of the judges meetings. AIMis very easy to incorporate into your studioteaching and is adaptable to all teachingstyles.
AIM materials can be ordered online easilyfrom ismta.org or with the paper order formfound in the ISMTA newsletter. To getstarted, only a teacher syllabus ($25) isneeded. The optional additional materialsavailable include a teacher's manual andworkbooks. The workbooks are gettingreviews from teachers all over the state.
New this year - Level 1 and 2 students maybe entered into any of the four examinationdates, theory or performance. Plan aheadand enter these students as early aspossible!
Debbie Gillette and Bev Sheridan,AIM co-chairmen
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PianoForteFall 2007 Concert Schedule
Pure Piano Series:Saturdays at 3:00 pm; $15 admission / $10students with ID
November 3: Lio Kuok-WaiNovember 17: Elisabeth Brauss and KiveliDörkenDecember 8: Elizabeth Schumann
Piano Plus Series:Saturdays at 3:00 pm; $15 admission / $10students with ID
October 20: Gingrich TrioDecember 1: Ilya Kaler and Svetlana Krasnova
Jazz Salon:Saturdays at 3:00 pm; $25 admission / $15students with ID
November 10: Michael KocourDecember 15: Patricia Barber
Fazioli Salon Series:Fridays at 12:15 pm, broadcast live on WFMT98.7 FM; free admission!
Please check our website(www.pianofortefoundation.org) for a scheduleof performers.
pianoforte foundationGet personal with music.
Thomas Zoells, Executive Director410 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 820
Chicago, IL 60605(312) 291-0291
www.pianofortefoundation.org
The 2007 ISMTA State ConferenceWestern Illinois University,
Macomb, Illinois (Quad Cities) October 26 & 27
Guest Artist: Angela ChengGuest Clinician: Fred Kern
Karnes Music CompanyArlington Heights and Vernon Hills
Cordogans Pianoland and Piano GalleryGeneva and Deerfield
Music UnlimitedEvanston/Skokie
Kurt Saphir PianosWilmette
Robert Portle Piano Service
Jordan Goodman Piano Service
PianoForte Chicago
Total Music, Ltd.Glenview
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ISMTA AIM THEORY EXAMINATION ENROLLMENT SHEET – 2007/2008
Audition Center Teacher Code
Teacher’s Name Telephone
Address
PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORMS FOR EACH EXAM DATE. List THEORY entrants below in order of AIM LEVELexcept for those who wish to come at the same time. Group those together with an *. Requests for specific times willbe honored for special circumstances if indicated on this form. Please send one copy of each form and ONE CHECK to
cover ALL AIM FEES to the chairman of your audition center. DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 5, 2007. Please useanother sheet for additional students. Levels 3-12: $20.00 Make checks payable to Student Foundation-NSMTA.
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TOTALYou will be expected to help out in any way that you can. Please indicate your availability for judging.
Northwestern University (Chicago, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Skokie,Wilmette and Winnetka) December 9 January 27 No preference Chairman: Emily Parker a.m. a.m. a.m. 4960 N. Marine Dr, Apt. 1517 p.m. p.m. p.m. Chicago, IL 60640
Lake Forest Symphony School (Deerfield, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire,Northbrook and Waukegan) December 9 January 27 No preference Chairman: Bev Sheridan
(p.m. only) (p.m. only) 6 Robinhood Ct.Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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