UPCOMING NEPTA EVENTSSeptember 24, 2012
"Motivation in Piano Study and Performance"
First Parish of Watertown
9:30am
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Member News
Get well wishes to Elfrieda Hiebert, who has been in the hospital and in rehab since late May. Best wishes and congratulations to Janna Bruene, who is successfully recovering from surgery and returning to teaching this Fall.
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Sat, Oct. 27
11amSharon Music AcademyWorld-renowned professor of St. Petersburg Conservatory, Zora Tsucker, will give a piano masterclass and talk about teaching piano with NEPTA member Tanya Schwartzman. Prof. Tsucker's pupils include Miroslav Kultyshev, winner of the XII Tchaikovsky Competition. Limited slots for students and seats for teachers are available. Please email Tanya Schwartzman or call (508) 259-8246. ***
NEPTA member Irina Gelman announces the following events of the Thurs, Oct. 25 10am-1pm
Zora Tsuker Masterclass BU School of Music 855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
Fri, Oct. 26
7pm
Piano Recital
by students of St. Petersburg Conservatory and Boston University
BU School of Music
855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
Sun, Oct. 28 2pm-3:30pm
Musical afternoon A. Grigoriev (piano), A. Shakina (piano), Y. Serdobolskaya (piano), A. Stadler (cello), K. Sposobina (piano) Lowell House
10 Holyoke Place, Cambridge
Sat, Nov. 3
4pm "Elegant Giraffe" - concert of contemporary piano music (titled after Tanya Schwartzman's song to be performed) Steinert Hall
162 Boylston St, Boston
Admission for all events is free.
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GROUP PIANO TEACHER POSITION--PART TIME South Shore/Metro MA
Established and successful program looking for small group piano teachers for the 2012-2013 school year. Fun and creative individuals are encouraged to apply! hours are available M-F 12:00-5:30pm with minimal morning hours. Candidates must commute in Quincy/West Roxbury and Hingham/Scituate. Curriculum, instrument, and materials provided. We work with children ages 3-14, beginners to advanced beginners. Requirements include: reliable transportation; experience with kids/teaching; degree preferred but not mandatory. Please email Molly at MH1033@hotmail.com.
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Please submit member news for inclusion in the next newsletter by the 1st of the month to campbell.c2@gmail.com.
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SEPTEMBER GREETINGS
 Welcome all returning and new members to the 2012-2013 season of NEPTA. I hope that your summer has been wonderfully restorative, whether spent with friends and family, in pursuit of new artistic endeavors or favorite hobbies, experiencing the beauty of the New England landscape or simply enjoying time to reflect and relax. |
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 The end of summer is always a little bittersweet, this year in particular because we have lost a dear member and former NEPTA president, Peg Bachelder. Peg was a remarkably giving and gifted individual. It was only at her memorial service that I learned that she was an accomplished violinist as well as a pianist. Peg would truly rather have talked about others than herself, one of the countless ways in which she inspired students, friends and family alike. In her own lovely way, Peg continues to give to NEPTA in spirit through a memorial fund established for NEPTA in her name. If you would like to make a contribution please make the check out to "New England Piano Teachers' Association" (or NEPTA) and write "Margaret Bachelder Fund" in the memo line. Mail it to NEPTA c/o Lindsey Robb, 40 Montvale St. #3, Roslindale, MA 02130.
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We have an exciting year in store for us, beginning with NEPTA's first Speaker Series Event on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 9:30am at the first Parish Church of Watertown. Our distinguished guest speaker, Jane Magrath, world renowned clinician, author and pianist, will present "Motivation in Piano Study and Performance. Stop. Step back. Refresh: Choosing the Right Repertoire at the Right Time." Please be sure to mark your calendars with the complete roster of NEPTA guest speakers and master teachers, so wonderfully organized by Shann Wood, Chair of our Program Committee. As always, visitors are welcome throughout the year to all program events for a fee of $10. However this first meeting includes free admission for all guests.
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 Please plan to arrive early for NEPTA's monthly music sale beginning at 9am, managed so beautifully by Ruth Ross and benefitting NEPTA's Scholarship Fund.
I look forward to seeing you all at our first meeting on Monday, September 24th!
Best regards,
Colleen Campbell
President
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Announcing the third annual NEPTA Teachers' Recital to take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Rivers School Conservatory, Weston, MA. NEPTA members are invited to perform solo piano as well as four-hand, two-piano and piano ensemble works, with a time limit of 10 minutes per performer. The concert in the beautiful A. Ramón Rivera Hall will be followed by a festive wine and cheese reception. Suggested donations of $15 will raise money for the Susan B. Demb Teacher Enrichment Fund. If you are interested in playing, please send your name and the piece's composer, title, and duration to Irina Gelman at gelmanpiano@aol.com by October 31.
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IN THE MAIL
 By now you should have all received the 2012-2013 Program Booklet and Membership Directory beautiful prepared by Lindsey Robb. As many NEPTA members know, this is considered a valuable reference tool and NEPTA is very fortunate to have Lindsey's help in all capacities. Please review all dates and locations, and mark them on your busy calendars.
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SUSAN B. DEMB GRANT REPORT
 The first recipient of NEPTA's Susan B. Demb Teacher Enrichment Grant, Linda Gatzke, was so enthralled with her experience that she would have us all apply to the same program tomorrow! The grant can of course be applied to any of several dozen worthy pedagogical programs for which you may apply in 2014. Click here to enjoy reading Linda's fun report.
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MIRIAM PIZER AWARD
The Miriam Pizer Award, created in memory of Miriam Pizer, was established for students in Grades K-5 who are in need of assistance for lesson tuition or other essential expenses. Each teacher may submit one student's name for a lottery drawing. The prize is $250 and the submission deadline is Oct. 15.
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NEPTA'S FACEBOOK PAGE
 Visit us at www.facebook.com/NEPTApiano to view a multitude of pianistic news and opportunities in the Boston area. Post your own up-to-the-minute concert listings and see the latest news from your NEPTA friends! YouTube videos of your concert performances are especially welcome.
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PARKING REMINDER
 Please be aware that Watertown has restricted parking on the side streets immediately surrounding the First Parish church and thus eliminating any "free parking."
The good news is that 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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