Congratulations to the Division Finalists who competed on the National Level at the MTNA Conference in New York City, March, 2012! And a big HURRAH! to Emma Resmini and Alice Weinreb, teacher, for winning the MTNA National Junior Woodwind 1st Place, as well as Brian Hong and his teacher, June Huang for winning the National Senior String 1st place!
Listed below are the Southern Division finalists from Virginia:
There will be a "deli-style buffet" lunch. Checks for $11.75 can be made out to "Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge" and mailed to Content Sablinsky, 250 Pantops Mountain Rd. #5119, Charlottesville, Va. 22911. Your check will be your reservation for the conference. Please send your check by May 1st.
Please send any agenda items by email to Gabriella Ryan, gryanmusic1@gmail.com. Each local association president should bring a report including highlights from their past year and future plans. Please also email this report to Gabriella for inclusion on the VMTA website.
We will be meeting in the Blue Ridge Room at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 250 Pantops Mountain Rd. in Charlottesville. The Blue Ridge Room is in the Cultural Arts Center. This retirement community is just off I-64. Please use Google or Map Quest to get directions to the above address. Once you come into the community:
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Come up Pantops Mountain Road to the WCBR gate house, where you will need to tell the security guard the function you are attending so he will raise the gate to let you in. Turn RIGHT and follow signs to the Blue Ridge Apartments and Cultural Arts Center. Just before the second speed bump you will see a Visitor Parking Lot on your right and the entrance to the Blue Ridge Apartments on your left (a large portico out front). Enter the building and turn LEFT. Follow the corridor to the foyer of the Rotunda Room. The Blue Ridge Room is on the right.
Dorothy Taubman Seminar: Maria Hubler, a Taubman certified teacher, will be presenting a session at the VMTA conference in November. For more information about Dorothy Taubman Seminars, please visit:
American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra 2012-2013 Season Auditions: AYPO accepts musicians up to age 21 on strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and harp. Applicant should have at least two years of experience on the instrument and be currently enrolled in private lessons. AYPO accepts applicants based on their musical ability without regard to gender, race, religion, disability, or income (full and partial scholarships available).
To apply, complete the application and submit with non-refundable $40 fee. You can pay the fee online with credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or mail a check to the office (made payable to AYPO). Application Deadline: Monday, April 9, 2012. Applicants should check the AYPO website for audition requirements, excerpts, and schedule. Applicants will be notified by e-mail 10 days prior to the audition date as to the specific time for his/her audition as well as the location and directions. Visit the AYPO Website or contact the AYPO office at manager@aypo.org or 703-642-8052.
String/Orchestra Teaching Position - Osbourn High School, Manassas, Virginia: Click here for details.
KIPP DC is a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools in Washington D.C. which serve the city’s under resourced communities. At KIPP DC, there are no shortcuts: outstanding educators, more time in school, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students make significant academic gains and continue to excel in high school and college. KIPP DC currently operates eight schools, serving over 2,000 students from early childhood through high school.
Currently, we are hiring for a middle-school string teacher serving students in the 6th through 8th grades. We are also looking for a high school band teacher to provide instruction to our students in 9th-12th grade. We also have two general elementary music positions available. We are looking for highly dedicated educators who will bring a “whatever it takes” attitude to helping children succeed.
Please apply immediately, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. All interested applicants should visit online at http://www.kippdc.org/careers , and click the appropriate “Apply Today” button to apply for a position. If you have any questions, please contact Katie McMahon at katie.mcmahon@kippdc.org. For more information about KIPP DC schools, please visit our website at www.kippdc.org.
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