|
November, 2008
From your President
November is a busy month with the For Boys Only recital on the 9th, our Parade of American Music Concert on the 17th, and the Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival on the 22nd.
Next Concert
November 17, Parade of American Music featuring guitarist Robert Davezac. Noon, CRRL. Many of us go to lunch after the concert, so come join the fun. Bring your neighbors and family!
Next Meetings
Monday, November 3, 10:30 at the CRRL, Sandra Anderson has organized the playing of NFMC Festival Selections. Come and get familiar with Festival repertoire. These selections are valid through 2010.
December 1: The RMS Christmas Holiday Luncheon. Mark your calendars now.
RMusicSoc.org
Who uses our website? How is it most useful to you?
Any suggestions, additions, corrections?
Next RMS Recitals
For Boys Only, Sunday November 9, at CRRLibrary on Caroline Street. Students must be in their seats by 2:10 p.m. for a 2:30 recital.
The More the Merrier, Sunday, December 7 at CRRLibrary. Applications and fees must be received by Sandra Anderson by Nov. 30. Please remember all participating teachers must bring refreshments and help set-up or clean up.
Teachers’ Tips and Tricks
When stressing the true meaning of the clef signs I frequently use colored gel pens to highlight the F and G lines then place the pens on the respective keys. I then point out that they are equidistant from Middle C.
Another somewhat unconventional trick I use in teaching 8th note rhythm is to use a tap dancing step to demonstrate to sound of the 2 note rhythm. I sometimes use a Hershey chocolate bar to show how notes multiply or divide in value--then we eat the lesson. Delicious!!
Diane Lay
Membership Exchange
Would anyone from RMS would be interested in sharing some recital time at James Monroe High school?....I'm trying to book the school for Saturday, January 17th. Contact Susan Flinn
VFMC Dues, due
JUNIOR COUNSELORS
Every VFMC member who wishes to enter students in a Junior Music Festival must pay Junior Counselor Dues. They are due no later than postmark deadline of November 30, 2008. A $10 late fee will be charged after November 30. If dues are not paid by postmarked deadline of December 31, 2008 said clubs/members are ineligible to participate in festivals. A $10 fine will be charged for checks returned by the bank.
The dues statements were mailed on September 15. Members who did not receive a form may request one from the State Treasurer (email: ymsfred@earthlink.net) or their Area Festival Chairman.
FESTIVAL FEES
National has increased the amount for each entry in the Junior Music Festivals. The increase is $1.50 per entry. They are planning to put the festival registration online by the year 2011.
Therefore the VFMC festival fee will now be $6.50 per entry.
RMS Officers
President: Susan Bessette 540-775-7498
Vice Pres: Elin A. Havrilla, 540-899-5450
Secretary: Nackie Steinbach, 540-373-6352
Treasurer: Dawn Broadwell 540-786-1588
- RMS 2008-2009
- Calendar of Events
- Nov 3, Meeting, NFMC Festival Music Selections
- 9, RMS Recital: For Boys Only
- 17, Concert, Parade of Am. Music
- 22, RMS Festival: Jazz, Rags & Blues
- Dec 1, Meeting, Christmas Holiday Luncheon
- 7, RMS Recital: The More the Merrier
- Jan 16, Festival turn-in day, Yamaha Music Studio
- 19, Concert, Amy Shirk at Presbyterian Church
- Feb 2, Meeting, The Pedagogy of Alan Frasier
- 20-21, NFMC Junior Festival
- Mar 2, Meeting, Intro to Gospel Music
7, RMS Scholarship Competition
- 7, RMS Festival: Sonata/Sonatina
- 15, RMS Recital: Gold Cup
- 29, Concert, UMW Students
- Apr 6, Meeting, Am. Women Composers
- May 2, Mary Smart Preliminary Competition
- 3, RMS Recital: National Music Week
- 4, Meeting luncheon, installation of officers
- 3-10, National Music Week Celebration
- 18, Concert, Crusade for Strings
- Dates are subject to change. Please verify dates and location at our website, RMusicSoc.org
-
|
