Member News
NEPTA member
Li Fan will play Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with the New Philharmonia Orchestra under Ronald Knudsen on
Sat, Feb 16, 2013
7:30 pm
Jordan Hall
30 Gainsborough St., Boston
Tickets $25, $35, $40. $15 with student i.d.
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NEPTA member
Gila Goldstein will give a lecture-recital about Israeli composer Paul Ben-Haim on
Fri, March 1, 2013
10 am - 2 pm
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Ave., Boston
Admission is free.
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Gila Goldstein will perform Bach's Partita in E minor, Chopin's Barcarolle, Liszt's Vallée d'Obermann and Ginastera's First Sonata on
Sat, March 16, 2013
10 Lincoln St., Westford
3:15 pm pre-concert talk with Ms. Goldstein,
4 pm concert
$12 PCA members/seniors; $15 non-members; $8 teens/college students; $5 children 12 & under. Piano students free with attending adult (2 students per adult). *** NEPTA's Barbara Jones will direct the Sounds of Stow Chorus and Orchestra in a full performance of Handel's last and most profound oratorio, "Jephtha." The cast of outstanding vocal soloists includes Teresa Wakim, Deborah Rentz-Moore, Reginald Mobeley, Richard Monroe, John Whittlesey and Margot Law. Sun, March 24, 20133 pm Hale Middle School
Stow Center
Tickets available at the door.
Open rehearsal Sat, March 231:30 pm - 4:50 pm Contact Barbara Jones for details 978-562-2620, barbjonz@me.com. Full program notes and analysis, as well as concert details, are available on the website, soundsofstow.com.
In the previous issue an incorrect email address was given for the ad below. The correct address is srosefsky7@yahoo.com"Piano for sale: Steinway model O #170846 circa 1915 for sale. Case and cabinet: mohagany, structure: original soundboard with good crown. Bridges in good condition. Pin-block has ample torque. Action: ivory keys covers in excellent condition. Parts: factory original. Tone production: beautiful tone and color, sustaining and dynamic. $18,000. Contact Susan Rosefsky 781-235-2940."
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The next newsletter will appear in March 2013. Please send member news by March 1 to campbell.c2@gmail.com.
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 Dear NEPTA Members,It was wonderful to see so many of you at NEPTA's first presentation of the New Year. A record January audience came to hear Paul Sheftel who drew from his wide-ranging experience in composition and pedagogy to present many practical suggestions for the teaching studio. He infused his presentation with wisdom and humor. He interwove concepts such as "State of Flow"--"the feeling of ecstacy that comes from learning and teaching." Linda Vieira has provided beautifully written notes capturing a very lively morning.
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 On February 25 please join us when Sally Pinkas, well-known concert artist and pianist-in-residence at Dartmouth College, will explore "Prelude and Postlude: Recording the music of Gabriel Fauré and Harold Shapero." A review recently acclaimed her "virtuosity, expressive textures and acute insights." It is sure to be a fascinating discussion with exquisite playing. I hope to see you there!
Yours,
Colleen Campbell
President
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At  the third Annual Teachers' Recital on Feb. 2, NEPTA pianists, colleagues and friends came together for a glorious evening of music making in beautiful Rivera Hall at the Rivers School in Weston. The concert featured an impressive potpourri of piano solo and chamber works and raised over $600 for the Susan B. Demb Teacher Enrichment Fund. "A wonderful evening...a truly truly diverse program" said Eleanor McLaughlin. "Such powerful talent!" observed Elizabeth Wallace. An elegant reception of wine, cheese, beverages and desserts added to the festivities. Thank you very much to all of the performers who donated their artistry and hours of preparation. Heartfelt thanks go to Irina Gelman, Lindsey Robb, Nancy Burstein, Bert Yocom, Ranko Konishi-Houston, Eric Houston and all those who attended and contributed so generously to making the event a resounding success.
If you were unable to attend but would like to contribute to the Susan B. Demb Teacher Fund, please send your check to Lindsey Robb, Treasurer, 40 Montvale #3, Roslindale, MA 02131.
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INTERMEDIATE I RECITALS
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The Intermediate I Recitals were brilliantly coordinated by Veda Kogan and Houry Schmeizl with assistance from Luba Pyatovskaya. The students played beautifully with great poise, technique and expression. It was a pleasure to hear these fine young musicians and to see their proud parents and teachers. Speci
al thanks go to Veda Kogan who generously stepped in at the last minute to Chair the three recitals.
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NANCY OLIVA AWARDS
Announcing the three winners of the Nancy Oliva Award who played in the NEPTA Intermediate I Recitals on January 27, 2013: Gloria Ho, student of Ludmila Bekker
Alexander Akopian, student of Natalia Harlap
Kara Chuang, student of Nilly Shilo
Congratulations to the winners and their teachers!
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ADULT RECITAL
A reminder to all teachers who are teaching Adult Students:
"The Adult Recital this year will take place on April 7th @ a private home in Framingham (time to be determined). If you have Adults who are interested in performing, the deadline for applications is March 7th. Applications can be completed online or downloaded and mailed to Janice Zagajori, 52 Milton St., Arlington, MA 02474." For more information please call 781-646-9460.
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TOPICS FOR TEACHERS' EXCHANGES
NEPTA's twice-yearly Teachers' Exchanges are wonderful forums for sharing ideas, research and questions about our profession. All presentations are done by NEPTA teachers and they have covered an amazing range of subjects over the years. What topics would you be interested in hearing about or presenting at next year's Teachers' Exchanges? Please let us know. Contact one of the Board Members or me campbell.c2@gmail.com before our next meeting on March 4. |
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STUDENT RECITALS
Thank you for using the online applications!
A Reminder: if you need assistance please contact the Recital or Competition Chairperson listed on the application. Help is also available by contacting one of the team of Computer Buddies,
Please also note:
The Student Master Class will be on Monday,
March 25, 2013, from 9:30 am - 12 noon.
The location of the Ensemble Recital will be: Steinert Hall, 162 Boylston Street, Boston. The time of the Ensemble Recital is 4 pm.
Still to come:
Composition Recital
Sun, March 3, 2013 (Application Deadline has passed) Jazz & Pop Recital
Sun, March 3, 2013 (Application Deadline has passed) 20th & 21st Century Recital
Sun, March 3, 2013 (Application Deadline has passed)
Ensemble Recital
Sat, March 9, 2013 (Application Deadline has passed) Senior RecitalSun, March 10, 2013 (Application Deadline has passed)
Intermediate II Recital
Sun, March 17, 2013
(Application Deadline has passed)
April 7, 2013 (Application Deadline: March 7, 2013) (Application Deadline: February 23, 2013) (Application Deadline: March 6, 2013)
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MUSIC SALE
 Our NEPTA music sale is back by popular demand, once again organized by Ruth Ross, Music Library and Donation Chair. Please join us prior to the February, April and May meetings at the First Parish starting at 9 am. Members are asked to bring their checkbooks and any music that they are willing to donate that morning. The sale serves three purposes: - Teachers have access to music that perhaps has gone out of print
- Standard teaching methods and collections can be acquired at a very reasonable price
- All proceeds go directly to the NEPTA Scholarship Fund
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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 IN WATERTOWN
 The best parking options near the First Parish of Watertown are the blue meters in the lot below the First Parish property. Arrive early for the best spaces. Parking for the Sunday recitals is free.
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