Newsletter
Volume 19, Issue 9 | May 2018
Millie Chiem,  President
Jesse Micek , Vice President
Michelle Chi, Second Vice President
Susie Kim , Treasurer & Parliamentarian
Fonny Chandra , Corresponding Secretary
Kristen Normann , Recording Secretary
Jung-Hee Park , Membership Secretary & Referrals Chair
Grace Cheng,  Director
Ruth Zhou,  Director
Maria Ehlert,  Director
Marina Grudskaya,  Director & Student Recitals
Olya Katsman.  Director & MSSL Community Outreach
Sophia Vu,  Director & Website Administrator

Sandy Fong & Maria Ehlert, Hospitality
Sr. Andre Marie Fujier & Ruth Zhou,  Historian
Carmencita Aspiras,  Sunshine
Dr. Jiang Wu,  VOCE (Voice, Strings and Woodwinds)

Gloria Ho,  CM Chair and North Region Chair, (Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Voice)
Grace Cheng,  CM South Region Chair
Ling Lee & Ji An,  Honors Recitals
Katherine Lee & Ruby Cheung,  Theory Site Coordinators
Upcoming Events
May 18 (Fri)
Spring Luncheon/Scholarship Recital
Scholarship Recital at 10 am, followed by Spring Luncheon around 11 am
Castro Valley Center for the Arts
19501 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546

For Reservation:
Contact Michelle Chi by May 14, 2018
43604 Hopkins Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: 510-552-5330
Email: jaewon.chi@gmail.com
Make check payable to: MTAC SACB, $10/person
To sign up: CLICK HERE
Scholarship Recital Performer's bio and Program
Convention News
Here are the latest updates on Convention:

1. Our 108th Convention will be held June 29 to July 3 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove. The theme is “Peace Through Musical Harmony” and our featured artists include The Ahn Trio. A tentative schedule of Convention events is available at: http://mtac.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NzM4NzQwJnA9MSZ1PTgwNTY2MTgzNiZsaT00OTYyNTU3NA/i%20ndex.html

2. MTAC’s new Student Track program will debut at Convention. Accessible to students of all ages, skill levels, and instrumentation, the Student Track features a fabulous lineup of guest artists in performances, lectures, master classes, and workshops. Read more about it at: http://mtac.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NzM4NzQwJnA9MSZ1PTgwNTY2MTgzNiZsaT00OTYyNTU3Ng/i%20ndex.html

3. Convention registration is now open! You may register at: http://www.mtac.org/eventsinformation/convention/
The deadline for early bird registration is May 15.

4. Convention hotel reservations may be made at:

** Each Branch can select a member who has never been to Convention before to receive  full registration for free**
 
Click the link below to apply:
 
The full convention registration must be received by the State Office no later than  June 10.
 
If you have any questions regarding the free first-time Convention attendee, please send email to:
Millie Chiem at  m29338@gmail.com  
MTAC Membership Renewal
Don't forget to Renew you MTAC Membership as soon as possible!
MTAC membership fee: $161
Dues MUST BE postmarked on/or before July 31st, 2018 for CM eligibility, listing in State Directory , and Membership Renewal.
Scholarships Recipient
Austin Philips
Senior Scholarship Recipient - $1000
Teacher: Jed Gallant
Cameron Akioka
YAG Scholarship - $1200
Teacher: Olya Katsman
Irene Geng
The Regina Mastrantonio Memorial Fund Community Music Service Recognition Award - $250
Teacher: Rozina Tannenbaum
Carolyn Wang
The Regina Mastrantonio Memorial Fund Community Music Service Recognition Award - $250
Teacher: Karen Wolff
Ella Gunady
The Regina Mastrantonio Memorial Fund Community Music Service Recognition Award - $250
Teacher: Yi-Hung Lin
Business Practices, Teaching Policies, and How to Survive in the Summer
We had a very successful discussion about Business practice, Teaching Policies, and How to Survive in the Summer last April. Teachers share their insights and ideas. All attendees enjoyed the event. Thank you Millie Chiem and Jesse Micek for moderating the event. Thank you to all participants and to all who are helping to make the event successful.
Senior Recital and Honor Recital
ChamberFest deadline extended
Looking for something fun for your students in the Summer?
Join MAM ChamberFest.
The deadline is extended to June 1.

Who?
Intermediate to Advanced Level Piano and String Students
Age: 9 - 18 years old

When?
July 9 - 21, 2018

Brochures can also be downloaded online at:
New Address
Julie Grace Hinkley
3993 Somerset Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546