UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, November 23
9:30AM
Teachers' Exchange
Sarah Takagi
"Authentic Musicality And Understanding Through Improvisation"
Wellesley Free Library
Door Opens at 9:00AM Refreshments Served
(no music sale)
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Monday, December 14
9:30AM
Masterclass with Tamás Ungár NEPTA Members Perform
A Scholarship Fund Benefit
The First Parish, Watertown
(no music sale)
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Monday, January 25
9:30AM
Victor Rosenbaum
"Did Mozart Know He was Classical? The Question of Style"
The First Parish Watertown
Music Sale, 9:00AM
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INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
Please note that owners
who are not members of
NEPTA have agreed to
give 0.5% of the purchase
price to NEPTA.
Henry Miller Grand Piano
Length: 6 foot, 10 inches
Purchased: circa 1973; rebuilt prior to this
Asking Price: $1750.00
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PIANO FOR SALE
Yamaha C7 Grand Piano
$15,000
To connect with the owner, contact NEPTA member
Carol Chaffee
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MEMBER NEWS
CD Release
Antonio Vivaldi: Six Sonatas for Cello and Piano
Eleanor Perrone, Piano
Ashima Scripp, Cello
Available at CD Baby
$ 9.99 Digital
$12.97 Physical CD
Concert
Sunday, November 22
3:00 pm
Sounds of Stow Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Barbara Jones
Monteverdi "Vespers of 1610"
Vocal soloists: sopranos
Jessica Cooper, Emily Thorner; tenors Jason Wang, Eric Christopher Perry
Hale Middle School
55 Hartley Road, Stow, MA 01775
For More Information:
978-562-2620
http://www.soundsofstow.com
Admission: tickets available on line or at the door
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Concert
Sunday, December 6
3:00
Pianist Eleanor Perrone
Cellist Ashima Scripp perform selected Sonatas from their newly released CD of Antonio Vivaldi Six Sonatas for Cello and Piano.
Framingham Public Library Concert Series
Please note: This library is temporarily closed and the Sunday Concert Series has been moved to:
Senior Center
534 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
For More Information:
508-532-3370
www.framinghamlibrary.org
Free Admission
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Yoga
Donna Gross Javel
is offerering
Free Four Week Sessions
for NEPTA members.
If interested,
contact
SUBMITTING MEMBER NEWS
Member News needs to be submitted to
Donna Gross Javel by the first of each month to be included in that month's newsletter. Please see the website for further information about
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Another month has passed and another great meeting with it! Everyone seemed to enjoy Phillip Kawin's presentation. Afterwards, he told me that he was very impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of NEPTA members. We do have a great group, don't we?!
Many thanks to Natacha Rist for preparing the meeting minutes and to Caroline Ly-Germeys for uploading them to the website. Meeting minutes will usually be uploaded to the
NEPTA website
within two weeks of each meeting. Many thanks again to
Ruth Ross for everything she does to make the music sales take place. It was nice to see so many members arrive early to peruse the music and connect with one another.
Please note that there will be no music sale prior to the November Teacher Exchange (but we will have refreshments!).
As we approach Thanksgiving, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many devoted members that NEPTA is so fortunate to have. I'm very excited that so many of you have offered to volunteer your time. A full list of NEPTA volunteers will be included in the January newsletter. For now, let me just say 'Thank You'!
Please note that it is not too soon to register to attend the Masterclass meeting which is scheduled for December 14th. More information (including where to send your check) is located in the "Looking Ahead" section of this newsletter.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the Fall Teachers' Exchange at the Wellesley Library on November 23rd. More information about this special meeting can be found by scrolling down to the next section of this newsletter which is entitled, "November 23 Teachers' Exchange". I hope to see you there! Please join us at 9:00 for refreshments and to meet our newest members!
Donna Gross Javel
NEPTA President
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NOVEMBER 23 TEACHERS' EXCHANGE
The topic for the Fall Teachers' Exchange, "Authentic Musicality and Understanding Through Improvisation", will be presented by NEPTA member,
Sarah Takagi. Sarah will be leading this meeting in a workshop format and welcomes audience participation! Please note that the Teachers' Exchange Meetings take place at the Wellesley Free Library.
This meeting is also intended to provide an opportunity for us to meet our newest members. Many thanks to
Dianne Impallaria, Chair of the Teacher Exchanges, who is planning the refreshments. Sarah's presentation will begin at 9:30 but the hall will open at 9:00. Please join us for coffee, tea and other goodies!
Location: Wellesley Free Library
Address: 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Refreshments will be served beginning at 9:00AM
Presentation: 9:30am - 12:00pm (with a break midway)
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6 GRANTS-IN-AID STILL AVAILABLE
We began the year with eight awards in the amount of $125 being available to students in need. There are still 6 grants remaining. To apply, a brief note from the teacher (email is acceptable) stating the family's need and reasons for financial assistance should be sent via email to
Carol Chaffee,
Scholarship Chair
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RECITAL APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES
All Recital and Competition Applications are available on the website.
Help with the online registration process for these events is available (more information can be found in the NEPTA Resources section of this newsletter). Detailed recital information is in the Program Booklet and on the
NEPTA website.
Please check the Program Booklet for the time limits and requirements. There will be no exceptions to the time limits. Our volunteers give many hours of their time to make these recitals possible for our students. Adhering to the time limits facilitates their work.
Many thanks to those of you who have offered to help!
JUNIOR I RECITALS: for students in grades K-6
Date: January 10, 2016
Deadline: December 10, 2015
JUNIOR II RECITALS: for students in grades K-6
Date: January 10, 2016
Deadline: December 10, 2015
INTERMEDIATE I RECITALS: students in grades 6, 7 and 8
Date: January 24, 2016
Deadline: December 23, 2015
INTERMEDIATE II RECITALS: students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Date: January 31, 2016
Deadline: December 23, 2015
SENIOR RECITAL: for students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Date: March 6, 2016
Deadline: February 6, 2016
ENSEMBLE RECITAL: for students in grades K-12
Please note the location for this year: M.Steinert & Sons, Natick Mall
Date:February 27, 2016
Deadline: January 7, 2016
COMPOSITION RECITAL: for students up to and including 18 years of age
Date:February 28, 2016
Deadline: January 28, 2016
JAZZ & POP RECITAL: for students up to and including 18 years of age
Date: February 28, 2016
Deadline: January 28, 2016
20th/21st CENTURY RECITAL: for students in grades K-12
Date: February 28, 2016
Deadline: January 28, 2016
SNOW DATE FOR ALL WATERTOWN RECITALS
March 20, 2016 - 2PM-8PM
ADULT RECITAL: for students 18 years of age or older
Date: April 3, 2016
Deadline: March 3, 2016
Location: Metrowest, Boston
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COMPETITION APPLICATIONS & DEADLINES
MILDRED FREIBERG: MIDDLE SCHOOL*
Date: Saturday, April, 2, 2016
Location: M. Steinert & Sons, Natick, MA
Deadline: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
RUTH DAVIDSON: HIGH SCHOOL*
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Location: M. Steinert & Sons, Natick, MA
Deadline: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
ALICE HAMLET: SENIOR*
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016
Location: M. Steinert & Sons, Natick, MA
Deadline: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
*AWARDS RECITAL
All competition winners are expected to perform in the Awards Recital which will take place at The First Parish of Watertown on
Monday, May 23, 2016, at 9:30AM-12PM.
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NEED HELP WITH ONLINE
REGISTRATIONS?
If would like help with registering your students for recitals or competitions, two of our members have volunteered to help you.
Diana Tetzlaff is available to talk members through the process on the phone. She can be reached at 617-816-1777.
Tina Liu will help members register online during the breaks of some of the meetings. Tina can help with Recitals and Competitions registration during some of the meetings, and with
Dues and Luncheon registration during the March meeting.
Many thanks to Diana and Tina!
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NEPTA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This month I'd like to introduce you to another valuable volunteer, Sivan Etedgee. Sivan
has served on the board of directors, has helped with the website and the Facebook page, and currently serves on the editions committee, the contemporary music committee, and the nominating committee.
 Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, Sivan Etedgee performs and teaches throughout the greater Boston area, giving over 30 performances each year to audiences of all ages. In April 2015 he had the pleasure of performing Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with the University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony.
Sivan's research interests include classical music by Jewish composers, and music written during the Holocaust. Currently he is focusing on the piano music of Erwin Schulhoff.
Sivan has been on the faculty of the Newton Music Academy since 2008, has a home studio, and has taught at the University of New Hampshire during both the academic year and the Summer Youth Music School (SYMS).
He completed his M.M. degree in piano performance at Boston University with Anthony di Bonaventura, and has studied privately with Stephen Drury, Luiz de Moura Castro, and other
pianists.
Sivan lives in a rollicking little house in West Newton with his wife, his 5-month-old son, and his dog.
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Miriam Pizer Award
Congratulations to Ruth Shyu's student who has won the Miriam Pizard award in the amount of $250.
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NEPTA RESOURCES
MEMBER NEWS GUIDELINES
All Member News should be submitted according to the guidelines that are described in detail at this link to the
NEPTA website.
PROGRAM BOOKLET
Please note that the NEPTA Program BookletJanice Spillane produced and designed so beautifully contains all the information you need. WEBSITE Get to know the NEPTA website! All the information that is in the Program Booklet is on the website, www.nepta.info. Please note that Meeting Minutes and past issues of the NEPTA Newsletter are available on the website. The meeting minutes are usually posted within two weeks of each meeting.
NEPTA NEWSLETTERS
This year, the NEPTA Newsletters will be issued every month from September through May. We plan to send them out around the 15th of each month. Many thanks to
Cindy Null for all the time she puts into these newsletters. Additional thanks to
Tina Liu who has offered to provide backup by publishing one of the newsletters this year.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Many thanks to
Eleanor Perrone who has volunteered to be our Email Communicator, and has already provided us with many important emails.
FACEBOOK PAGE
If you are on Facebook, please 'like' our page,
New England Piano Teachers' Association. This is a public page which means that it is available to anyone in cyberspace. You are encouraged to share your news on this page and visit it to find out more about your colleagues.
HELP DESK FOR ALL ONLINE REGISTRATION
Diana Tetzlaff is available to talk members through the process on the phone. She can be reached at 617-816-1777.
Tina Liu will help members register online during the breaks of some of the NEPTA meetings.
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER?
SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you have been wanting to volunteer but aren't ready to make a long-term commitment, we are still looking for someone to assist Victoria
Suchodolsk
i with the Mildred Freiberg competition.
LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you feel ready to take on a volunteer position that involves more of a commitment, we are still looking for one or two
volunteers to help
Elizabeth Landman and
Tong Liu with the Ensemble Recitals. This will be
Nina Grimaldi's last year on the Ensemble Recitals committee.
If you are interested in getting involved in some way, please contact
Donna Gross Javel at
AnythingPiano@yahoo.com.
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LOOKING AHEAD
NOVEMBER 23: FALL TEACHERS' EXCHANGE
- New Member Meeting
- Presenter: Sarah Takagi
- Topic: "Authentic Musicality And Understanding Through Improvisation"
- Meeting Format: workshop with audience participation
- Location: Wellesley Free Library
- Address: 530 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
- Refreshments will be served beginning at 9:00AM
- Presentation: 9:30am-12:00pm
DECEMBER 10: JUNIOR RECITALS APPLICATION DEADLINE
- check the program booklet for details
DECEMBER 14: TAMÁS UNGÁR MASTERCLASS
- This is a Scholarship Fund Benefit
Pre-Registration Fees:
- $15 for members
- $10 Students and Senior Citizens
- $25 Non-Members
All on-site registration will be an additional $5.
- Please note that it is not too soon to register to attend the Masterclass scheduled for December 14th. Please send your check to:
Robert Finley
25 Tomahawk Drive
Northborough, MA 01532
- NEPTA Members Perform
- Tatyana Shrago
Schumann, Fantasy in C major, first movement
- Dianne Impallaria
Brahms, Rhapsody in B minor Op. 79 No. 1
- Wanda Paik
Rachmaninoff, Prelude in Eb Major, Op. 23, No 6
Rachmaninoff, Prelude in G Major, Op/ 32, No. 5
- Alternate: Robert Finley
Chopin, Waltz in Ab Major, Op. 42
I asked Robert to prepare to be an alternate so in the event that Robert does not have the opportunity to play, he will be first on the list for next year!
- First Parish Watertown, 9:30AM
DECEMBER 23: INTERMEDIATE RECITALS APPLICATION DEADLINE
- check the program booklet for details
JANUARY: MORE RECITAL APPLICATION DEADLINES
- check the program booklet for details
JANUARY 25: SPEAKER SERIES: VICTOR ROSENBAUM
- "Did Mozart Know He was Classical? The Question of Style"
- First Parish Watertown, 9:30AM
- Music Sale, 9:00AM
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MUSIC SALE
Our Music Sale is back by popular demand, once again organized by Ruth Ross, Music Library and Donation Chair. Please join us prior to all regular meetings in September, October, January, February, March and May. Please note that the music sale takes place at The First Parish starting at 9AM. Members are asked to bring their checkbooks and any music that they are willing to donate that morning.
The sale serves three purposes:
- Teachers have access to music that, perhaps, has gone out of print
- Standard teaching methods and collections can be acquired at a very reasonable price
- All proceeds go directly to the NEPTA Scholarship Fund
Please direct any questions to Ruth Ross at rrosspiano@aol.com.
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NEPTA'S FACEBOOK PAGE
 Remember that you can post your own up-to-the-minute concert listings and other items of interest on NEPTA's Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/NEPTApiano
to see the latest news from your NEPTA friends!
YouTube videos of your performances are especially welcome.
Don't forget -- when you visit the Facebook page, click the 'Like' button!!
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PARKING ANNOUNCEMENTS
 The Watertown Savings Bank has strongly requested that NEPTA members do not park in the bank parking lot for NEPTA events. Please be respectful of this neighboring business and leave the free parking for its clients.
Please be aware that Watertown has restricted parking on the side streets immediately surrounding the First Parish and thus eliminating any "free parking." The metered spots in the parking lot adjacent to the church can accept coins up to a maximum of 8 hours (blue meters only), thereby removing the need to go feed the meter during our meeting breaks, offering instead an opportunity to socialize with NEPTA friends and colleagues.
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LOST AND FOUND
A new job description has been added to the roles of President and Vice President!
The staff at the First Parish has requested that NEPTA members do not contact the church office when they leave something at a NEPTA meeting. So, please, if you leave something at the meeting, contact either Donna Gross Javel or Ranko Konishi-Houston. Better yet, look carefully around you before you leave.
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