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January 13, 2009
NFMTA Meeting
Steinway Piano Galleries
5950 North Point Pkwy. Ste. 130
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022
9:30 a.m. Coffee
9:45 a.m. Meeting
10:15 a.m. Program |
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February 10, 2009
NFMTA Meeting |
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March 10, 2009
NFMTA Meeting |
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March 14, 2009
Local Audition
PianoWorks
Duluth, Georgia |
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March 22, 2009
Local Audition Outstanding Performers Recital
PianoWorks
Duluth, Georgia |
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March 28 - April 1
MTNA 2009 National Conference
Atlanta, Georgia |
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April 14, 2009
NFMTA Meeting |
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April 17-18, 2009
GMTA Auditions
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia |
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May 12, 2009
Spring Luncheon |
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| Message from the President |
Happy New Year to you all!
I have been over-seas over the winter break and really enjoyed snow and
sunshine both in Sweden and in Norway, but it is good to be back home again.
Nothing is as sweet as walking through the door and realize that tonight... I
can sleep in my own bed again. I hope you all have had a relaxing and
rejuvenating time as well.
This spring promises to be full of events and we begin with the upcoming
meeting when Wanda Yang Temko will present a program about Chinese Folk Songs
and strategic media skills. You might be familiar with Wanda's voice, she is a
radio presenter at WABE and sings with me in the ASOC. She is a fun and
entertaining person and I believe we will hear a great program. Also get ready
for the Local Auditions, deadlines are approaching quickly, as will the various
Federation Festivals. Please make time in your busy schedule to come and
support your local organization. I have noticed a trend that once the winter
break is over, we see fewer members attend the meetings. It is a great loss for
us all when you can't come. Help us become an even friendlier and stronger
organization with your participation. I want to get to know you and you will
find new friendships and musical inspiration.
We are looking at repeating our successful fall teacher concert. If you are
interested in participating, please send me an e-mail at
mkransmo@earthlink.net. September 2009 is the goal! If you are unsure
about solo performance, find another musician and form a duo or trio. At this
point I don't know if we will have more than one piano available to perform on,
but if need arises, I will look into the cost and the board will make that
decision.
See you soon at Steinway Pianos on January 13th,
Maria
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| MTNA 2009 National Conference |
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| The MTNA 2009 National Conference is held in Atlanta this year from March 28
through April 1. You can get more information at
https://members.mtna.org/Conference2009/index.html by using the options
on the left navigation bar. Also, you can receive the special Conference rate
at the Westin Peachtree Plaza by reserving your room no later than February 22,
2009.
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| Do you want to join us in a Group
Certification Effort? |
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Like anything else, it seems easier to be held accountable by outside
forces...so if you are contemplating Certification this year, please join us
for a Support Group for Certification. I don't know about you, but I have
thought about it for a few years, but just seem to postpone it for the next
day, next week, next year. You know the story! If you are interested in this,
we could set up a group to walk this paper-filled road together and to help
support each other. Please let me know via email at
mkransmo@earthlink.net of your interest and I will take help from our
Certification chair, LaNelle, as well as Robin Engleman and any other certified
member to get us started.
I look forward to hearing from you. I am committed this year to getting it
DONE!
Maria
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