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<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>State</strong><br />
<strong>Music</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong><br />
Affiliated with <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> National <strong>Association</strong><br />
www.msmta.org A bi-monthly publication of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Association</strong> October 2003<br />
A Warm Welcome To<br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong>'s 2003 Fall Convention<br />
It gives us great pleasure to welcome all of you to Salisbury<br />
University for <strong>the</strong> 2003 <strong>MSMTA</strong> Fall Convention on November<br />
1 and 2. The list of presenters is large and impressive. <strong>MSMTA</strong> has<br />
several of its own members presenting as well as o<strong>the</strong>r members<br />
from MTNA. All <strong>the</strong> sessions will be centered on musician wellness.<br />
Among <strong>the</strong> topics will be practicing techniques, performance anxiety,<br />
wellness resources for musicians, and developing <strong>the</strong> mind and <strong>the</strong><br />
body for optimal performance. Several <strong>MSMTA</strong> members deserve a<br />
great deal of credit for organizing this excellent list of presenters. Both Gary Dinn and Jo Makowski worked hard<br />
at putting this list toge<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> last several months. We at SU are excited about having <strong>the</strong> convention here and<br />
appreciate <strong>the</strong> opportunity to host such an event. This will be <strong>the</strong> third time <strong>MSMTA</strong> has held its convention at<br />
Salisbury University.<br />
Featured guest artists include Rebecca Payne Shockley, Author of Mapping <strong>Music</strong>: For Faster Learning and Secure<br />
Memory - A Guide for Piano and <strong>Teachers</strong> and Students, and Professor and Chair of Piano Pedagogy at <strong>the</strong> University<br />
of Minnesota; Gail Berenson, contributing author of A Symposium for Pianists and <strong>Teachers</strong>: Strategies to Develop <strong>the</strong> Mind<br />
and Body for Optimal Performance and Chair, Keyboard Division at Ohio University, A<strong>the</strong>ns, OH and Vice President<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> National <strong>Association</strong> (MTNA); Joanne Kirchner, contributing author to <strong>the</strong> June 2003 issue<br />
of Medical Problems of Performing Artists: A Qualitative Inquiry into <strong>Music</strong>al Performance Anxiety, and coordinator of <strong>the</strong><br />
Secondary Piano Program at Temple University; Thomas Mastroianni, former Dean of <strong>the</strong> Benjamin T. Rome School<br />
of <strong>Music</strong> and former Chair of <strong>the</strong> Department of Piano at The Catholic University of America; Linda Cockey, author<br />
of MTNA’s Annotated Bibliography on <strong>Music</strong>ian Wellness, and Kathryn Kalmanson, Head of Reference at <strong>the</strong> Salisbury<br />
University Library, on Wellness Resources for <strong>Music</strong>ians. The presentations will culminate with a panel formed of<br />
<strong>the</strong> presenters, and Pat Lamboni (SU), Dr. Bob McBrien<br />
(former head of Student Counseling at SU) and Nancy<br />
Roldan (Peabody). All sessions on both days will take place<br />
in Fulton Hall, Room 112.<br />
Holloway Hall<br />
Fulton Hall<br />
Performances during <strong>the</strong> convention include: A Saturday<br />
evening performance (Holloway Hall Auditorium at 7:<br />
00 p.m.) of <strong>the</strong> Six Piano Ensemble under <strong>the</strong> direction<br />
of Glenna Sprague from Oakton College in Chicago and a<br />
Sunday Jazz at Lunch (The Bistro at <strong>the</strong> Commons) with SU’s<br />
Jazz Ensemble under <strong>the</strong> direction of Dr. Jerry Tabor.<br />
Linda Cockey<br />
Salisbury University/<strong>MSMTA</strong> Liaison<br />
Maxine Lewack, <strong>MSMTA</strong> Convention Chair
PRESIDENT<br />
Joselyn Cross Makowski<br />
2329 Blue Valley Drive<br />
Silver Spring, MD 20904<br />
301-384-1056<br />
VP CERTIFICATION<br />
Ann S. Matteson<br />
5204 Paducah Road<br />
College Park, MD 20740<br />
VP MEMBERSHIP<br />
Richard L. Hartzell<br />
1817 Arcola Avenue<br />
Silver Spring, MD 20902<br />
VP PUBLICATIONS<br />
Claudette Horwitz<br />
5004 Barkwood Place<br />
Rockville, MD 20853<br />
VP STUDENT ACTIVITIES<br />
Conchita T. Jan<br />
10 Boat House Court<br />
Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg, MD 20878<br />
CORRESSPONDING SECRETARY<br />
Maxine Lewack<br />
1614 Peacock Lane<br />
Silver Spring MD 20904<br />
RECORDING SECRETARY<br />
Jeannine Case<br />
1303 Persimmontree Court<br />
Crofton, MD 21114<br />
TREASURER<br />
Dianna Souder<br />
531 Skidmore Boulevard<br />
Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg, MD 20877<br />
HISTORIAN<br />
Deborah White-Bondhus<br />
10637 Green Mountain Circle<br />
Columbia, MD 21044<br />
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT<br />
Gary W. Dinn<br />
2430 Mary Place<br />
Fort Washington, MD 20744<br />
LOCAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS<br />
ANNE ARUNDEL MTA<br />
Helen Smith Tarchaiski<br />
MTA GREATER BALTIMORE<br />
Ann McCandliss<br />
MTA BOWIE<br />
Betsy Jo Angebranndt<br />
CARROL COUNTY MTA<br />
Diane Jones<br />
MTA CHARLES COUNTY<br />
Mary Wolf<br />
GREATER COLUMBIA MTA<br />
Anne Chen<br />
EASTERN SHORE MTA<br />
Marilyn Dobson<br />
FREDERICK MTA<br />
J. Erin Runkles<br />
HOWARD COUNTY MTA<br />
Carolyn Durway<br />
GREATER LAUREL MTA<br />
Martha Rogerson<br />
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MTA<br />
Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Williams<br />
PRINCE GEORGES MTA<br />
Linda Head<br />
MTA SOUTHERN MARYLAND<br />
Louise Bowen<br />
from <strong>the</strong> President...<br />
“I’m glad to see that... (we)... are moving forward with everything. We have suffered <strong>the</strong> shocking<br />
loss of two critical people this year - not just because of <strong>the</strong> work <strong>the</strong>y did for <strong>MSMTA</strong> but because<br />
of who <strong>the</strong>y were as human beings. <strong>MSMTA</strong> will survive because of... (its)... people, but we will<br />
continue to feel <strong>the</strong> loss personally of Steve and Judy.”<br />
The above is from a message from a long-time member. He is<br />
correct that <strong>MSMTA</strong> will, and is, surviving, but <strong>the</strong> sudden and<br />
heartbreaking death of Judy Ferencz on August 23 left us reeling<br />
in shock, and for a few weeks, it was difficult to even consider <strong>the</strong><br />
direction we should take to continue <strong>the</strong> work that must be done.<br />
The summer had been spent planning and organizing, everything<br />
was handled, pending board decision ... and <strong>the</strong>n this terrible loss.<br />
In Judy’s honor, <strong>the</strong> <strong>MSMTA</strong> Board of Directors has voted to<br />
contribute $500.00 to <strong>the</strong> Carroll County Community Fund.<br />
I am happy to report that we are now far along on <strong>the</strong> path to<br />
recovery. We recently hired Sook Fong Chang, a highly qualified<br />
database manager and web designer, and Libby Francisco of Noteworthy Enterprises as layout<br />
designer for <strong>the</strong> newsletters, directory, and o<strong>the</strong>r publications. Claudette Horwitz has agreed<br />
to serve as Publications Vice- President, a position she held for many years before serving as<br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong> President. She was also on <strong>the</strong> committee which formed <strong>the</strong> <strong>MSMTA</strong> website, and<br />
served as Web Coordinator for <strong>the</strong> first years of its existence, so she brings much needed<br />
experience to this position. The website should be updated, with <strong>the</strong> member search feature<br />
operational again, very soon.<br />
In September, I attended <strong>the</strong> MTNA Leadership Summit in Cincinnati, and tried to choose <strong>the</strong><br />
sessions which seemed to best address <strong>the</strong> issues of concern to a majority of our members. I<br />
brought back some information/suggestions for Local <strong>Association</strong>s, which has been passed<br />
on to Betsy Jo Angebranndt, who has agreed to be <strong>the</strong> Local <strong>Association</strong> Chair for <strong>MSMTA</strong>.<br />
She and all <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r Local <strong>Association</strong> Presidents will meet periodically throughout <strong>the</strong> year to<br />
share information and concerns. I also brought samples of <strong>the</strong> MTNA programs for students<br />
-year end evaluation programs, certificates, etc. - which actually look better “up close and<br />
personal” than <strong>the</strong>y do in <strong>the</strong> AMT magazine. Some teachers who are discouraged with Guild,<br />
or who are seeking alternatives, particularly for <strong>the</strong> average student, might find this program<br />
interesting. The samples will be displayed at <strong>the</strong> <strong>MSMTA</strong> Convention exhibit room in Salisbury<br />
on November 1 and 2. All in all, it was a very worthwhile weekend, and I was glad to meet so<br />
many colleagues from around <strong>the</strong> country. In particular, I was impressed with our own Eastern<br />
Division delegation- many people with a lot on <strong>the</strong> ball, who are concerned with meeting <strong>the</strong><br />
needs of <strong>the</strong> individual professionals in our state organizations.<br />
Maxine Lewack is busily preparing outstanding programs for <strong>the</strong> <strong>MSMTA</strong> Convention. Please<br />
plan on attending- you owe it to yourself, and to your students. There is always so much to be<br />
learned and new perspectives to be gained. There are several nationally known, outstanding<br />
pedagogues who will be making presentations This year, <strong>the</strong>re will be a special award ($$$) for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Local <strong>Association</strong> who has <strong>the</strong> highest percentage of its membership in attendance. (Last<br />
year’s winner would have been Sou<strong>the</strong>rn <strong>Maryland</strong> MTA- can <strong>the</strong>y do it again)<br />
See you <strong>the</strong>re!
<strong>MSMTA</strong> 2003 Salisbury University Convention List of Presenters<br />
Gail Berenson, NTCM, is professor<br />
of piano and chair of <strong>the</strong> keyboard<br />
division at Ohio University in A<strong>the</strong>ns.<br />
Contributing author of A Symposium for<br />
Pianists and <strong>Teachers</strong>: Strategies to Develop<br />
<strong>the</strong> Mind and Body for Optimal Performance<br />
published by Heritage <strong>Music</strong> Press,<br />
2002.<br />
E-mail: berenson@ohio.edu<br />
Strategies for Coping with Performance Anxiety<br />
Since even a lesson can be interpreted as a performance by some<br />
students, <strong>the</strong>ir potential may never be achieved because of <strong>the</strong><br />
intrusion of excessive performance anxiety. This session will<br />
address <strong>the</strong> issue of performance anxiety, presenting a variety of<br />
options, enabling <strong>the</strong> teacher and/or <strong>the</strong> performer to determine<br />
which combination of approaches might be most helpful. The<br />
techniques to be discussed will include:<br />
1. Breathing 5. Desensitization<br />
2. Muscle relaxation 6. Medical advances<br />
3. Cognitive thinkin 7. Practical advice<br />
4. Imagery<br />
This session will assist teachers and students in viewing performance<br />
anxiety as a positive element, not <strong>the</strong> enemy.<br />
An Injury-Preventative Prescription:<br />
Healthy Practicing Strategies<br />
Practicing -- it’s something we all do --young beginners and veteran<br />
professionals, alike. Yet, it is too often viewed as tedious drudgery.<br />
Efficient, healthy practicing strategies are <strong>the</strong> key to a lifetime of<br />
joyous, injury-free performing. With pianists spending anywhere<br />
from three to as many as twenty-eight, or more, hours per week<br />
at <strong>the</strong> piano, we need to ensure that each student has cultivated a<br />
resourceful and imaginative attitude, has access to a healthy practice<br />
environment and has developed a thoughtful working agenda. This<br />
session will examine <strong>the</strong> role of <strong>the</strong> teacher in helping students<br />
liberate <strong>the</strong>ir practice in an effort to free <strong>the</strong>ir musicality.<br />
The Art of Communication:<br />
Nurturing Resourceful and Spirited Students<br />
What is <strong>the</strong> magic spark that serves as <strong>the</strong> impetus that encourages a<br />
student to strive for a higher level of musicianship Although much<br />
of our focus is on teaching students a specific skill, helping <strong>the</strong>m<br />
become resourceful pianists and reaching <strong>the</strong>ir musical potential,<br />
piano mastery is only a small portion of what we teach. As a result<br />
of cumulative piano lesson experiences, students develop attitudes<br />
and beliefs about music, learning and <strong>the</strong>mselves. <strong>Teachers</strong> who are<br />
Dr. Rebecca Payne Shockley<br />
Professor of Piano Pedagogy,<br />
Coordinator of Class Piano, and<br />
Director of Undergraduate Studies<br />
at <strong>the</strong> University of Minnesota<br />
School of <strong>Music</strong> University of<br />
Minnesota. Author of Mapping<br />
<strong>Music</strong>: For Faster Learning and Secure<br />
Memory - A Guide for Piano <strong>Teachers</strong><br />
and Students, published in 1997 by<br />
A-R Editions and re-printed in<br />
2001.<br />
E-mail: shock001@tc.umn.edu<br />
Mapping: A New Way to Learn <strong>Music</strong><br />
This is a basic introduction to mapping music. In this session I<br />
present <strong>the</strong> basic principles and procedures for mapping music and<br />
show how <strong>the</strong> technique can be used to help students learn music<br />
efficiently and memorize with security. I use examples from piano<br />
repertoire at all levels to illustrate typical applications, including<br />
melodic and harmonic mapping, mapping <strong>the</strong> overall form, and<br />
mapping problem passages. Additional examples show possibilities<br />
for teaching functional skills (such as transposing, harmonizing,<br />
improvising, etc.) and for designing listening activities and prereading<br />
experiences.<br />
Ten Practice Strategies for Efficient Learning<br />
This is a look at some basic strategies that promote awareness of<br />
patterns and structure in a piece of music as a means to efficient<br />
learning and secure memory. These techniques grow out of <strong>the</strong><br />
basic principles of mapping and can readily be combined with<br />
mapping in a comprehensive approach to learning:<br />
1. Reductions, or Playing <strong>the</strong> “Skeleton” - Using melodic,<br />
harmonic, and rhythmic reductions.<br />
2. Practicing Patterns (Scales, Arpeggios, Chords, Intervals)<br />
3. Counting Strategies<br />
4. Rhythmic Variation<br />
5. Techniques for Fingering Security<br />
6. Imaginary Practice and Silent Practice<br />
7. Starting from <strong>the</strong> end<br />
8. Memory checks<br />
9. Using a tape recorder<br />
10. The “First Try”<br />
perceptive and skillful communicators are those most likely to succeed in instilling a love of music, building <strong>the</strong>ir students’ independence<br />
and self confidence and helping <strong>the</strong>m achieve <strong>the</strong>ir goals. I hope to engage those in attendance at this session in a lively discussion that<br />
will include topics such as motivating students, offering feedback, <strong>the</strong> significance of responding to learning styles and balancing teaching<br />
approaches, to name just a few.
<strong>MSMTA</strong> 2003<br />
Convention at<br />
Salisbury<br />
University<br />
HOTEL<br />
RESERVATIONS<br />
Ramada Inn<br />
Salisbury, Rt. 13<br />
$55.00 per night<br />
(<strong>MSMTA</strong>/SU rate)<br />
must confirm by<br />
October 13, 2003<br />
By phone:<br />
(410) 546-4400<br />
or fax<br />
(410) 546-2528<br />
Attention:<br />
Reservations<br />
(Bob Collins)<br />
Linda Cockey<br />
Joann Marie Kirchner earned a Ph.D. degree<br />
in piano pedagogy from <strong>the</strong> University of Oklahoma.<br />
She currently coordinates <strong>the</strong> Secondary<br />
Piano Program at Temple University, Philadelphia,<br />
Pennsylvania, where she also teaches both<br />
applied and class piano. In addition, Joann is <strong>the</strong><br />
Artistic Director for <strong>the</strong> Lancaster Conservatory<br />
of <strong>Music</strong> in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and serves<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Board of Directors for <strong>the</strong> Philadelphia<br />
Chapter of MTNA. She is a frequent clinician<br />
and adjudicator. The June 2003 issue of Medical<br />
Problems of Performing Artists featured an<br />
article by Joann entitled: A Qualitative Inquiry into<br />
<strong>Music</strong>al Performance Anxiety.<br />
E-mail Address: jmk88keys@msn.com<br />
Linda Cockey and Kathryn Kalmanson<br />
Linda Cockey, NCTM, professor at Salisbury<br />
University in <strong>Maryland</strong>, coordinates <strong>the</strong><br />
keyboard division and teaches a “Wellness in<br />
Performance” course.<br />
Kathryn Kalmanson, head of reference at <strong>the</strong><br />
Salisbury University library, specializes in reference<br />
services and instruction in <strong>the</strong> humanities.<br />
She assists with MTNA’s “Annotated Bibliography<br />
on <strong>Music</strong>ian Wellness” published each year<br />
in <strong>the</strong> American <strong>Music</strong> Teacher journal.<br />
Emails:<br />
lcockey@intercom.net or<br />
lecockey@salisbury.edu<br />
kckalmanson@salisbury.edu<br />
Wellness Resources for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Music</strong>ian<br />
This presentation will provide an overview of some of <strong>the</strong> most useful<br />
wellness resources available for <strong>the</strong> pedagogy teacher, private teacher and<br />
performer. Resources will include books, videos, journals, organization, databases<br />
and websites.<br />
An Insider’s Perspective into <strong>Music</strong>al Performance Anxiety<br />
This workshop will explore <strong>the</strong> experience of musical performance anxiety<br />
from <strong>the</strong> perspective of professional pianists who self-reported debilitating<br />
performance anxiety. The thought processes and feelings will be discussed,<br />
as well as some practical applications of ways to reduce musical performance<br />
anxiety.
Second Annual <strong>MSMTA</strong><br />
Town Hall Meeting<br />
The second annual <strong>MSMTA</strong> Town Hall Meeting will take<br />
place at <strong>the</strong> Convention on Saturday, November 1 at 2:30<br />
PM. The topic is Pushy Parents or Absentee Adults: Coddling<br />
<strong>the</strong> Customer. Carol Wolfe-Ralph will serve as moderator for<br />
this discussion among members about how to handle <strong>the</strong><br />
adults, in a professional manner, who often drive us up a<br />
wall, or who interfere with lessons, or question our teaching<br />
judgment….<strong>the</strong> list goes on. Come share with your colleagues<br />
how you handle various situations, and learn from <strong>the</strong>m at <strong>the</strong><br />
same time.<br />
Oakton Six Piano<br />
Ensemble<br />
Performance<br />
Tentative Schedule of Events<br />
The Oakton Six Piano Ensemble Concert<br />
on Saturday evening, November 1, promises<br />
to be a highlight of <strong>the</strong> Convention. This<br />
accomplished group has performed to rave<br />
reviews for its exciting programs. The concert<br />
is at 7:00PM, following dinner on your own<br />
at one of <strong>the</strong> many local restaurants, or in <strong>the</strong><br />
hotel.<br />
Saturday Nov 1 8:00 p.m. Oakton Six Piano Ensemble<br />
Performance<br />
Holloway Hall<br />
Auditorium<br />
Sunday Nov 2 8:15 a.m. Registration Fulton Hall Lobby<br />
8:45 a.m. Wellness Sessions Fulton Hall - Room 112<br />
8:45 a.m. to Session 1 - Rebecca Shockley Fulton Hall - Room 112<br />
10:00 a.m.<br />
10:00 a.m. Break<br />
10:15 a.m. to Session 2 Linda Cockey and Fulton Hall - Room 112<br />
11:15 a.m. Kathryn Kalmanson<br />
11:30 a.m. to Lunch with SU Jazz Ensemble and At <strong>the</strong> Bistro in <strong>the</strong><br />
1:00 p.m General Membership Meeting Commons Dining Hall<br />
1:15 p.m. to Session 3 - Gail Berenson Fulton Hall - Room 112<br />
2:30 p.m.<br />
2:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting<br />
2:45 p.m. to Session 4 - Joann Kirchner Fulton Hall - Room 112<br />
3:45 p.m.<br />
3:45 p.m. Break<br />
4:00 p.m. to Final Panel Session (includes all Fulton Hall - Room 130<br />
5:00 p.m. presenters, a psychologist and an<br />
athletic trainer)<br />
5:00 p.m. End<br />
Reminder:<br />
The <strong>MSMTA</strong> Board will meet at 7:00AM on Sunday, November 2 for a Breakfast Meeting at <strong>the</strong> Ramada Inn.<br />
The General Membership Meeting and Luncheon will take place in <strong>the</strong> Bistro in <strong>the</strong> SU Commons Dining Hall<br />
from 11:30- 1:00.
Convention<br />
Exhibitors<br />
A fine exhibit area is planned for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong> Convention.<br />
Burt and Company from New Jersey,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> mail order music distributor of<br />
choice for many <strong>MSMTA</strong> members, will<br />
have a large display of a wide variety of<br />
music. At <strong>the</strong> 2002 Convention at Hood<br />
College, attendees found much music<br />
that had been difficult to get locally, as<br />
well as a variety of <strong>the</strong>ory books, and<br />
ear training tapes or CD’s. If you have<br />
a special request for a particular type<br />
of music, tell Jo Makowski as soon as<br />
possible and she will try to arrange for<br />
Burt to send it. A convention discount<br />
applies to all purchases made.<br />
Many <strong>MSMTA</strong> composers will also have<br />
a display of <strong>the</strong>ir materials available for<br />
purchase. These include, to date:<br />
Marilyn Briant and<br />
Andrew Zatman<br />
Betsy Jo Angebranndt<br />
Lily Chang<br />
Hillary Kruh<br />
Mary Ann Parker<br />
An adult student of one of our members<br />
has published a charming set of stories<br />
relating to music study that your students<br />
will love. Don’t miss “Somewhere Over<br />
<strong>the</strong> Rainbones”!<br />
The exhibits will be open both days of<br />
<strong>the</strong> convention.<br />
Note: If you would like to have a display<br />
table in <strong>the</strong> exhibit room, please contact<br />
Maxine Lewack or Jo Makowski as<br />
soon as possible. There is no charge to<br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong> members, but manning <strong>the</strong><br />
table is your responsibility.<br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong><br />
Convention Clinicians<br />
We are fortunate that several nationally known pedagogues have agreed<br />
to make presentations and /or participate in panel discussions at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong> Convention on November 1 and 2 at Salisbury University<br />
in Salisbury, MD. Outside of a national conference, we seldom have<br />
<strong>the</strong> opportunity to talk with, and share, <strong>the</strong> expertise of so many<br />
outstanding musicians and teachers at one time.<br />
Dr Rebecca Payne Shockley:<br />
Professor of Piano Pedagogy, Coordinator of Class<br />
Piano, and Director of Undergraduate Studies at<br />
<strong>the</strong> University of Minnesota School of <strong>Music</strong>.<br />
Dr Gail Berenson:<br />
Professor of piano and chair of <strong>the</strong> keyboard<br />
division at Ohio University.<br />
Dr. Joann Kirchner:<br />
Professor of applied and class piano at Temple<br />
University; Artistic Director for <strong>the</strong> Lancaster<br />
Conservatory of <strong>Music</strong> in Lancaster, PA.<br />
Dr.Thomas Mastroianni:<br />
Professor Emeritus of Piano, Catholic University<br />
of America; author and lecturer regarding wellness<br />
issues of musicians.<br />
Dr. Nancy Roldan:<br />
Professor of piano, Peabody Conservatory of<br />
<strong>Music</strong>. Frequent lecturer/clinician on healthy<br />
approaches to music study.<br />
Dr. Linda Cockey:<br />
Professor and head of keyboard division<br />
at Salisbury University. Author of MTNA’s<br />
“Annotated Bibliography on <strong>Music</strong>ian Wellness”,<br />
published each year in American <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong><br />
journal.<br />
Kathryn Kalmanson:<br />
Head of reference at Salisbury University,<br />
specializing in reference services and instruction in<br />
<strong>the</strong> humanities. She assists Linda Cockey with <strong>the</strong><br />
Annotated Bibliography cited above.
Judith Ferencz Memorial Grants<br />
presented by Jordan Kitt’s <strong>Music</strong> Company<br />
In honor of Judy Ferencz, who died in August, <strong>the</strong> Jordan Kitt’s <strong>Teachers</strong> Grants, which have been awarded<br />
since 1997 to <strong>MSMTA</strong> teachers, have been renamed by Bill McCormick, president of Jordan Kitt’s <strong>Music</strong>.<br />
In doing this, Mr. McCormick said he wishes to honor Judy’s great generosity of spirit, and <strong>the</strong> kindness<br />
she always displayed.<br />
Ten members were selected to receive <strong>the</strong> $500 grant for 2003. The grants will be awarded at <strong>the</strong> <strong>MSMTA</strong><br />
Convention in Salisbury on November 2 during <strong>the</strong> General Membership Meeting. The awards are for<br />
ei<strong>the</strong>r student scholarship, or teacher development. Coincidentally, <strong>the</strong> awards for this year divided evenlyfive<br />
for student’s needs and five for teachers. It is always a difficult decision to make, and teachers who did<br />
not receive a grant are encouraged to try again. One reminder- a teacher may receive only one grant in a<br />
five year period. Some requests were not considered because awards had previously been granted within<br />
<strong>the</strong> preceding five years.<br />
Congratulations to <strong>the</strong> following:<br />
Li-Ly Chang (T)<br />
Miyko Zeng (T)<br />
Ziona Tuchler (S)<br />
Christopher Hall (S)<br />
Marilou Padilla Gallando(S)<br />
Rhonda Fisher (S)<br />
Hillary Kruh (T)<br />
Korby Moss Sanders (T)<br />
Carol Biskup (T)<br />
Sara Resnick (S)<br />
Montgomery County<br />
Frederick County<br />
Montgomery County<br />
Howard County<br />
Prince George’s County<br />
Montgomery County<br />
Greater Baltimore<br />
Frederick County<br />
Baltimore<br />
Montgomery County<br />
FOR SALE . . .<br />
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER<br />
With great sadness, Bill Ferencz is offering to sell two<br />
keyboard instruments belonging to his wife Judith.<br />
The Yamaha Clavinova is two years old and had a<br />
suggested retail price of $8695.00. It has been in her<br />
studio at McDaniel College since 2001. He is asking<br />
$4500.00 for it.<br />
The Mason and Hamlin baby grand was purchased<br />
from <strong>the</strong> college, and is being offered for $5000.00.<br />
Bill does not know how old it is, but Judy told him “it<br />
had great keyboard action and a tremendous sound”.<br />
If you are interested, please contact William Ferencz at<br />
(410) 848-6840.<br />
Please email all notices and copy for inclusion in <strong>the</strong><br />
December newsletter by November 5 to:<br />
or mail to:<br />
chorwitz@starpower.net<br />
Claudette Horwitz<br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong> Newsletter Editor<br />
5004 Barkwood Place<br />
Rockville, MD 20853<br />
The <strong>MSMTA</strong> Newsletter is published bi-monthly by <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, Inc.<br />
Circulation: 750
IN MEMORIAM . . .<br />
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn <strong>the</strong> loss<br />
of Judith Ferencz who passed away suddenly on<br />
August 23 at her home in Carrol County following<br />
cancer surgery. Judy served <strong>MSMTA</strong> for many<br />
years, as VP for Publications, as President for two<br />
terms, and she had recently accepted <strong>the</strong> position<br />
of Publications Editor for ano<strong>the</strong>r term. She also<br />
served as president of <strong>the</strong> Carrol County Local<br />
<strong>Association</strong> three times.<br />
Her death leaves an enormous hole in <strong>the</strong> fabric<br />
of <strong>MSMTA</strong>. She had friends in every profession,<br />
it seemed, and could always find someone who<br />
could help you, or someone from whom she could<br />
ask advice on your behalf. Her many colleagues in<br />
<strong>MSMTA</strong>, MTNA and <strong>the</strong> Eastern Division spoke<br />
of her as a generous, giving, concerned, loving and<br />
caring person. She was greatly respected personally<br />
and professionally as a musician, and as a highly<br />
skilled editor/publisher. But most of all, she was<br />
beloved as a dear friend.<br />
During her terms as <strong>MSMTA</strong> President, Judy was<br />
most proud of <strong>the</strong> groundbreaking technological<br />
work she did in proposing and helping to design<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>MSMTA</strong> web site. Our site soon became <strong>the</strong><br />
model not only for o<strong>the</strong>r states, but for <strong>the</strong> MTNA<br />
as well.<br />
In 1997, Judy and Joselyn Makowski worked<br />
with William McCormick, president of Jordan<br />
Kitt’s <strong>Music</strong> Company, to create <strong>the</strong> yearly grants<br />
offered to teachers across <strong>the</strong> state to be used to<br />
benefit students or teachers. Mr. McCormick has<br />
announced that in <strong>the</strong> future, <strong>the</strong>se would be<br />
known as <strong>the</strong> JUDITH FERENCZ AWARDS in<br />
her honor.<br />
In addition to her work for <strong>MSMTA</strong>, Judy was a<br />
church organist and choir director at St. Mat<strong>the</strong>w’s<br />
United Church of Christ in Pleasant Valley. For<br />
many years, she taught piano in <strong>the</strong> McDaniel<br />
College Community <strong>Music</strong> Program in Westminster.<br />
She also taught a course on “Women in <strong>Music</strong>” at<br />
<strong>the</strong> college and performed regularly, both as soloist<br />
and accompanist. She even made <strong>the</strong> costumes she<br />
wore for <strong>the</strong> historical recitals.<br />
Judy leaves her husband, Bill, two children, Rachael<br />
and William, and two grandsons, Austin and<br />
Marshall. She is also survived by a bro<strong>the</strong>r, Peter,<br />
and sister, Michele. She will be greatly missed by<br />
her many friends in <strong>MSMTA</strong>.<br />
Claudette Horwitz<br />
Condolences<br />
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Faye Bonner and her family on <strong>the</strong> death of her daughter, Dr. Barbara Brewster<br />
Bonner. She passed away on August 1 at her home in Upton, Massachusetts. Dr. Bonner was a veterinarian with a<br />
specialty in turtles and worked to foster attention on <strong>the</strong> plight of Asian turtles facing extinction. Faye Bonner is an<br />
active member of <strong>the</strong> Montgomery County MTA and currently co-chair of <strong>the</strong> Gertrude S. Brown Memorial Piano<br />
Concerto Competition.<br />
We also extend our condolences to Alta Thomann, whose husband Ronald passed away on September 15, after a long<br />
and painful struggle with Parkinson’s. Alta has been an active member of <strong>the</strong> Howard County MTA for many years,<br />
and we join her friends and colleagues in expressing our sympathy.