KMTA ALL-STATE PIANO ENSEMBLE
Late registrations are still being accepted for the 2008 All-State Piano Ensemble.
Contact Lori Hughes to register your students. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.)
2008 ALL-STATE REGISTRATION FORM
This year's All-State event will be held in conjunction with the 2008 KMTA Conference October
24-28 at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY. Students in grades 5-12 of KMTA
member teachers are eligible. This year promises yet another year of fun and excitement with
music that will challenge and motivate students. If you have not entered students in the past, this is
the year to begin. Repertoire will include a wide range of styles and levels that offer the usual
exciting dimension of ensemble playing.
PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE PIANO ENSEMBLE PROVIDES YOUR
STUDENTS WITH THESE BENEFITS:
• A reinforcement of rhythmic skills
• Heightened skill of listening to all parts of the music
• A deeper understanding of interpretation and expression
• A rewarding experience of sound and style exploration
• The fun of making music with other piano students/teachers
• A great sense of responsibility to the group
IF YOU ARE ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME, HERE'S WHAT TO
EXPECT: it is like playing in an orchestra, a band, or a jazz combo. Each player contributes a
special musical part to create a whole. Individual parts may be single lines of music, but a single-
line part does not mean easier. There is the added responsibility of interacting with the other
players--the balance, the pulse, the interpretation--all skills we are eager for our students to
achieve in order to become fine musicians. STUDENTS OR TEACHERS DO NOT NEED TO
HAVE PRIOR TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
THE KEYBOARDS will be 88-key digital pianos equipped with multiple sounds allowing
students to experience "playing in an orchestra.
THE ENSEMBLE MUSIC is packaged with a conductor's score and individual parts; therefore,
it is not practical for participating teachers or students to buy the music. The All-State Committee
will purchase the music; a music rental fee is included in the registration fee. Students will return
the music after the concert, and the scores become a part of the KMTA ensemble library. After
registrations are received with level of students indicated on the form, individual parts for each
student will be mailed to the teacher to distribute.
SOFTWARE RECORDINGS are provided for most of the repertoire. These allow students to
listen to the complete orchestration and hear the interaction of different parts. It is not required
that students practice with the software prior to the conference, but if the opportunity is available,
take advantage of it. The individual parts may be isolated. They may be played back on:
• Instruments or modules with a disk playback feature and general MIDI sound;
• A computer equipped with a general MIDI sound source and a program that plays back
accompaniment software. (If you or your students don't have access to instruments that provide
software playback, there may be other resources in the community.
• Many churches, schools, and universities have keyboards or keyboard labs that have
software playback features. Check on the possibility of arranging time for your students to
practice with the software.
• If your local music store carries instruments that provide disk playback, check on the
possibility of having your students stop by the store and practice with the software recording.
• Check with other teachers in your community who have any of the setups listed above and
"barter" some lab time for your student to practice with the software.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Students are required to attend all rehearsals and workshops at the
conference and must sign in at each location. The sign-in sheets serve two purposes: 1) If a
school requests confirmation that a student participated in the All-State Piano Ensemble, the
Chairperson has the needed documentation of participation. 2) If a student does not sign in, the
Chairperson will check on the welfare of the student. All participating students will receive an
information packet that will include rehearsal and workshop schedules for Sunday, Monday, and
Tuesday at the conference.
TROPHIES: Trophies are awarded students for ongoing participation in All-State.
GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 2008
KMTA ALL-STATE PIANO ENSEMBLE:
• Eligibility: mature 5th grade students through 12th grade
• Preparation: teachers must prepare students during summer months so they will be ready to
play. Rehearsals are few, and there is no time to teach after arrival. If a student is not prepared
at the rehearsals, the committee may ask that they not perform. PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS
PREPARED.
REGISTRATION: THE FEE OF $50 PER STUDENT IS TO BE PAID AT THE TIME
OF REGISTRATION AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Use the pullout registration form in
this journal to register your students. Students will be divided into five groups representing
different levels of training. Levels will be determined from information requested on the
registration form, so it is very important to fill out this portion of the form. All Student registrations
must be postmarked by MAY 30, 2008. A confirmation letter, the music for each participating
student, and an accompaniment disk of the ensemble music will be mailed as soon as all
registrations are received and music assigned.
• Teacher Portion of the Registration Form: indicate if you wish to participate in the teacher
ensemble and your T-shirt size.
• Student Portion of the Registration Form: For returning students, indicate the Group level
and most recent year in which the student performed. For new students, list a recent piece
performed by the student including title and composer. This will allow the committee to assign
each student to the most appropriate group level.
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SAMPLE LETTER TO PARENTS REGARDING THE KMTA ALL-STATE
ENSEMBLE EVENT
WHAT IS IT? The All-State Ensemble event of the 2008 KMTA
Conference will be held at Campbellsville University with rehearsals beginning at 12:00 noon on
Sunday, October 26. The concert performance will be on Tuesday, October 28. Students will
spend Sunday and Monday in rehearsals, workshops, and other beneficial activities. Students
must be present for the entire ensemble event from Sunday noon until after the 10:30 am concert
on Tuesday. The concert is open to the public. Though this requires students to miss two days of
school, they will receive exceptional training during this time.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? To name a few…an opportunity to develop more confidence,
assurance, and responsibility through group involvement, reinforcement of rhythmic skill,
interpretation and listening skills, and a definite motivator through the sheer fun of making music
with other students from across the state.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Because we need to assign music to students by June, the
registration deadline is May 30. The cost of $50.00 per student includes an All-State T-shirt and
rental of all the required music. Information about the motels in the area will be forthcoming.
PLEASE RESPOND to discuss the possibility of your children participating in the All-State Event.
(END OF SAMPLE LETTER)
TEACHERS: If you have questions about the All-State Ensemble, please write or email
the following ALL-STATE ENSEMBLE TEAM CO-CHAIR: Lori Hughes
2320 W. Adkins Dr.
Ashland, KY 41102
606-928-3305
lorianne@windstream.net
Late registrations are still being accepted for the 2008 All-State Piano Ensemble.
Contact Lori Hughes to register your students. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.)
2008 ALL-STATE REGISTRATION FORM
This year's All-State event will be held in conjunction with the 2008 KMTA Conference October
24-28 at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, KY. Students in grades 5-12 of KMTA
member teachers are eligible. This year promises yet another year of fun and excitement with
music that will challenge and motivate students. If you have not entered students in the past, this is
the year to begin. Repertoire will include a wide range of styles and levels that offer the usual
exciting dimension of ensemble playing.
PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE PIANO ENSEMBLE PROVIDES YOUR
STUDENTS WITH THESE BENEFITS:
• A reinforcement of rhythmic skills
• Heightened skill of listening to all parts of the music
• A deeper understanding of interpretation and expression
• A rewarding experience of sound and style exploration
• The fun of making music with other piano students/teachers
• A great sense of responsibility to the group
IF YOU ARE ENROLLING STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME, HERE'S WHAT TO
EXPECT: it is like playing in an orchestra, a band, or a jazz combo. Each player contributes a
special musical part to create a whole. Individual parts may be single lines of music, but a single-
line part does not mean easier. There is the added responsibility of interacting with the other
players--the balance, the pulse, the interpretation--all skills we are eager for our students to
achieve in order to become fine musicians. STUDENTS OR TEACHERS DO NOT NEED TO
HAVE PRIOR TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
THE KEYBOARDS will be 88-key digital pianos equipped with multiple sounds allowing
students to experience "playing in an orchestra.
THE ENSEMBLE MUSIC is packaged with a conductor's score and individual parts; therefore,
it is not practical for participating teachers or students to buy the music. The All-State Committee
will purchase the music; a music rental fee is included in the registration fee. Students will return
the music after the concert, and the scores become a part of the KMTA ensemble library. After
registrations are received with level of students indicated on the form, individual parts for each
student will be mailed to the teacher to distribute.
SOFTWARE RECORDINGS are provided for most of the repertoire. These allow students to
listen to the complete orchestration and hear the interaction of different parts. It is not required
that students practice with the software prior to the conference, but if the opportunity is available,
take advantage of it. The individual parts may be isolated. They may be played back on:
• Instruments or modules with a disk playback feature and general MIDI sound;
• A computer equipped with a general MIDI sound source and a program that plays back
accompaniment software. (If you or your students don't have access to instruments that provide
software playback, there may be other resources in the community.
• Many churches, schools, and universities have keyboards or keyboard labs that have
software playback features. Check on the possibility of arranging time for your students to
practice with the software.
• If your local music store carries instruments that provide disk playback, check on the
possibility of having your students stop by the store and practice with the software recording.
• Check with other teachers in your community who have any of the setups listed above and
"barter" some lab time for your student to practice with the software.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Students are required to attend all rehearsals and workshops at the
conference and must sign in at each location. The sign-in sheets serve two purposes: 1) If a
school requests confirmation that a student participated in the All-State Piano Ensemble, the
Chairperson has the needed documentation of participation. 2) If a student does not sign in, the
Chairperson will check on the welfare of the student. All participating students will receive an
information packet that will include rehearsal and workshop schedules for Sunday, Monday, and
Tuesday at the conference.
TROPHIES: Trophies are awarded students for ongoing participation in All-State.
GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE 2008
KMTA ALL-STATE PIANO ENSEMBLE:
• Eligibility: mature 5th grade students through 12th grade
• Preparation: teachers must prepare students during summer months so they will be ready to
play. Rehearsals are few, and there is no time to teach after arrival. If a student is not prepared
at the rehearsals, the committee may ask that they not perform. PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS
PREPARED.
REGISTRATION: THE FEE OF $50 PER STUDENT IS TO BE PAID AT THE TIME
OF REGISTRATION AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE. Use the pullout registration form in
this journal to register your students. Students will be divided into five groups representing
different levels of training. Levels will be determined from information requested on the
registration form, so it is very important to fill out this portion of the form. All Student registrations
must be postmarked by MAY 30, 2008. A confirmation letter, the music for each participating
student, and an accompaniment disk of the ensemble music will be mailed as soon as all
registrations are received and music assigned.
• Teacher Portion of the Registration Form: indicate if you wish to participate in the teacher
ensemble and your T-shirt size.
• Student Portion of the Registration Form: For returning students, indicate the Group level
and most recent year in which the student performed. For new students, list a recent piece
performed by the student including title and composer. This will allow the committee to assign
each student to the most appropriate group level.
******************************************************
SAMPLE LETTER TO PARENTS REGARDING THE KMTA ALL-STATE
ENSEMBLE EVENT
WHAT IS IT? The All-State Ensemble event of the 2008 KMTA
Conference will be held at Campbellsville University with rehearsals beginning at 12:00 noon on
Sunday, October 26. The concert performance will be on Tuesday, October 28. Students will
spend Sunday and Monday in rehearsals, workshops, and other beneficial activities. Students
must be present for the entire ensemble event from Sunday noon until after the 10:30 am concert
on Tuesday. The concert is open to the public. Though this requires students to miss two days of
school, they will receive exceptional training during this time.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? To name a few…an opportunity to develop more confidence,
assurance, and responsibility through group involvement, reinforcement of rhythmic skill,
interpretation and listening skills, and a definite motivator through the sheer fun of making music
with other students from across the state.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Because we need to assign music to students by June, the
registration deadline is May 30. The cost of $50.00 per student includes an All-State T-shirt and
rental of all the required music. Information about the motels in the area will be forthcoming.
PLEASE RESPOND to discuss the possibility of your children participating in the All-State Event.
(END OF SAMPLE LETTER)
TEACHERS: If you have questions about the All-State Ensemble, please write or email
the following ALL-STATE ENSEMBLE TEAM CO-CHAIR: Lori Hughes
2320 W. Adkins Dr.
Ashland, KY 41102
606-928-3305
lorianne@windstream.net
Kentucky Music Teachers' Association
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