Jesse Micek, President
Gloria Ho, Vice President
Philip Halseth, Second Vice President
Susie Kim, Treasurer
Toni Chimienti, Corresponding Secretary
Katherine Valdez, Membership Secretary & Referrals Chair
Grace Cheng, Director
Maria Ehlert, Director
Lu Huang, Director & Website Administrator
David Ross, Director and Student Recitals
Maria Ehlert, Hospitality
Carmencita Aspiras, Sunshine
Olya Katsman, MSSL Coordinator
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Greetings,
Our Southern Alameda County branch was rocked in late December by the sudden illness of our branch treasurer Millie Chiem. Millie has been serving on our branch board for decades. She is a positive force for good in all that we endeavor to do. I encourage all of you to continue to show your support for Millie in the months to come. She faces a lengthy recovery process.
This Saturday, 1/28 our branch presents a masterclass titled “The Art of Collaboration” with Jacque Wilson Scharlach. Ms. Wilson Scharlach is a voice teacher at San Jose State University. She will be sharing her musical insights with the six student duos who will feature in Saturday’s program. All are welcome to attend.
Looking further ahead, on May 6th we will be presenting a branch-wide concert featuring the music of Stevie Wonder. Last year’s Beatles-themed concert was a great success. This is our next entry in the series. All students in our branch are welcome to prepare a song for the Stevie Wonder concert. There will be a professional rhythm section - a bassist and drummer - backing the students. It should be a fun and joyful event, featuring the music of one of America’s greatest songwriters. Additional info regarding this concert will be coming your way soon.
All the best,
Jesse
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Masterclass with Jacque Wilson Scarlach January 28th at 4pm |
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January 14th, Branch Recital at Christ's Community Church |
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For photos you wish to share of branch recitals, please send them to the recording secretary, c.secretary.mtacsacb@gmail.com
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Saturday February 11th Branch Recital |
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Contact our recital coordinator David Ross at dapiano@comcast.net if you have a student who is interested in performing in this recital.
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The National Music Festival |
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The National Music Festival has full-scholarship apprenticeships available for all orchestral instruments, collaborative piano, guitar, conducting, music library, recording engineering, and arts administration! The Festival takes place June 4-17, 2023 (apprentices must arrive no later than noon on June 3) in beautiful historic Chestertown, Maryland. Housing is provided.
Apprentices will play in both chamber music and orchestra and work with mentors in rehearsals, coachings, lessons, and performances. All apprentices attend on full scholarship!
The Festival presents over 35 concerts and 200 open rehearsals in 14 days; the intense learning environment provides for musical growth and lots of performance opportunities in a highly supportive community.
For more information, visit our website: http://nationalmusic.us/musicians/how-to-apply/
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Pacific Piano Day Sunday February 5th |
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Pacific Piano Day will be taking place on Sunday, Feb. 5, at the University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music.
Piano Day is a day of master classes and music-making, where young pianists work with Pacific faculty Dr. Sonia Leong and Dr. Natsuki Fukasawa. Students may join as either participants or observers. Teachers are also welcome!
Observers and teachers will have the option of joining remotely via Zoom.
The deadline to register is Friday, January 27.
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Saturday May 6th Branch Recital |
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More information regarding this recital is upcoming |
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Teacher Talk Friday March 3rd, 2023 at 10AM |
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Zoom Teacher Talk
Friday, 3/3/23 @ 10am
"Lightning Rounds" - a brief discussion on each of the following topics:
1. New student interviews: are interviews best when meeting with prospective students? Or is a trial lesson the better way?
2. Saying No: what are teacher’s favorite wordings or go-to sentences so as not to offend but make your point clear regarding students/parents who perhaps you want to fire or think need a probationary period?
3. Resources/Apps useful for teaching: share what digital resources are working for you in your teaching. Or - if we have tech savvy teachers - share ideas for what kind of apps we would like to see available.
4. Summer Camp: has anyone hosted or have ideas for creating a summer camp?
5. Teaching young children/teacher training: what are teacher’s recommended resources, training programs (that don’t require going back to college for another degree), or personal experiences? What type of training would our branch members like to attend a session for?
Topic: SACB Zoom Teacher Talk
Time: Jan 13, 2023 10:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 845 3193 6255
Passcode: 292838
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,84531936255#,,,,*292838# US (San Jose)
See you on Zoom!
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Looking for a way to donate to our branch?
First name: mtacsacb
Write a check payable to: mtacsacb include donation in the memo
Mail to: Susie Kim
1438 Menton Street
Danville, CA 94506
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David Amendola
Steinway Concert Technician
Email: davidamendola@mac.com
Phone: 415-250-0724
Linda Kay
Email: itune88@comcast.net
Phone: 510-910-0283
Brenda Meng
Email: hummingbird.pianoservice@gmail.com
Phone: 408-828-9831
Robin Whitehouse
Email: robin@santacruzpiano.com
Phone: 831-247-0043
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David Ross
C: 510 586-9163
H: 510 538-8580
Piano, all levels
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