KMTA ALL-STATE PIANO ENSEMBLE
Register your students now to participate in the 2009
All-State Piano Ensemble.
2009 Registration Form
This year's 2009 All-State event will be held in conjunction with the 2009
KMTA Conference October 18-20 at Northern KY University in Newport,
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 2009 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.
TEACHERS MUST SEND ONE CHECK FOR ALL THEIR STUDENTS
MADE PAYABLE TO KMTA. We cannot accept checks from parents.
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 June 12, 2009. 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 2009 KMTA
Conference will be held at Northern University with rehearsals beginning
at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 18. The concert performance will be
on Tuesday, October 20. 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 July, the registration deadline is June 12. 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
Register your students now to participate in the 2009
All-State Piano Ensemble.
2009 Registration Form
This year's 2009 All-State event will be held in conjunction with the 2009
KMTA Conference October 18-20 at Northern KY University in Newport,
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 2009 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.
TEACHERS MUST SEND ONE CHECK FOR ALL THEIR STUDENTS
MADE PAYABLE TO KMTA. We cannot accept checks from parents.
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 June 12, 2009. 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 2009 KMTA
Conference will be held at Northern University with rehearsals beginning
at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 18. The concert performance will be
on Tuesday, October 20. 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 July, the registration deadline is June 12. 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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