January 2010

Wednesday, Jan. 27, Woman’s Club of Arlington Inside this issue:

9:45 Business Meeting, 10:30 Program President’s Message 2

Brian Ganz Masterclass 2

Concerts and Master- 3, 4 Miron Yampolsky, cellist classes Theory Day and 5 Sonata Festival

Times Online 6

Competitions and 7, 8 Performance Opportuni- ties

Member News 9, 10

Calendar Back page

Program for the Feb. 24 meeting: Concerto Competi- tion Winners The Northern Virginia Music Association proudly presents cellist Miron Yampolsky in a performance of sonatas by Luigi

Boccherini and Richard Strauss, and the Five Pieces in Folk Style by Robert Schumann in celebration of the Schumann bicenten- NVMTA TEACHER nial. REFERRAL LISTING Please fill out the form Miron Yampolsky’s 16 years of cello study with Mstislav which appears on the Rostropovich began at the Central Special School in Moscow and website, and send continued in Rostropovich’s select class at the Moscow Conser- your $35 check made vatory. Mr. Yampolsky was awarded top honors at the Interna- out to NVMTA, to tional Chamber Music Competition in Munich, Germany and was Peggy McNulty, 1209 given the prestigious Villa Lobos Memorial Medal for his efforts Stable Gate Ct., in promoting cello music by contemporary composers. He has McLean, Va. 22102. performed throughout Russia, Europe and Israel as orchestral Your listing is good for soloist, solo recitalist and chamber player. In America, he pre- one year and it’s up to sented a highly acclaimed debut recital program at New York’s you to check to renew Alice Tully Hall followed by concerto and recital performances in your listing every Washington, Boston, San Francisco and Miami. His solo and year. If you have chamber music concerts have been heard on national radio questions, please con- broadcasts and he has been a guest artist at the Tanglewood tact Peggy at Summer Music Festival and the Spoleto Music Festival U.S.A. Peggy.McNulty@verizo n.net Page 2

President’s Message As I write this, 2010 is nearly upon us and I am mindful of what a wonderful organiza- tion NVMTA is. Of course, it’s the people within an organization that make it wonderful. As we enter our 60th anniversary year I would ask each of us to reflect on the many benefits that NVMTA has afforded us, our students and our studios. We are most fortunate, indeed, to have so many committed people to volunteer their time as chairmen, board members, officers, and to fill the many positions that we have within NVMTA. This is what makes NVMTA great and allows us to continue to offer so many opportunities for our students.

My wish for you in 2010 is a year filled with continued dedication to our craft and our students, and every success with educating young people in music. It’s an important job, in- deed, and one which I am so happy to be doing. We should all be proud to be part of an or- ganization as outstanding as NVMTA.

Happy New Year! Jim Litzelman, President

Brian Ganz Masterclass

Brian Ganz, pianist, coaches Saniya Han, student of Jim Litzel- man, in a performance of the Prelude in Db Major by Ronald Gliere at the masterclass he conducted at the De- cember NVMTA meeting. Page 3

Mpingo Quartet Members Larry Bocaner, Nancy Genovese, Robert Little, and Christopher Hite will give a con- cert on Sunday, Janurary 17, 2010, at 2 pm at the Artspace, 410 S. Maple St. in Falls Church, VA. The program includes works by Alfred Uhl, , Paganini, Paul Harvey, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Stanley Skinner, Ferenc Farkas, and Felix Mendelssohn. In 2009 the Mpingo Clarinet Quar- tet played concerts at Arlington Central Methodist Church, Dum- barton House, Sumner Museum, the Ellipse Arts Center in Arlington, and Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Mpingo is the Swahili name for the black wood used in making clarinets. The quartet includes bass clarinet, basset horn, E flat, B flat and A soprano clarinets. Ticket prices at the door are $15 and $10 for students.

Pianist Audrey Andrist January 31, 2010 at 3:00pm

Young Soloists Recital February 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m.

Niki Hua, 15, studies piano with Nancy O’Neill Breth; the piano-violin duo of Kimberly Hou, 15, a student of Marjorie Lee, and Anna-Luisa Mirto, 16, a student of Natalia Yampolsky; and Max Hou, 13, is a piano student of Marjorie Lee.

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AUGUSTIN HADELICH VIOLIN MASTERCLASS The Virginia String Teachers Association (VASTA) joins the Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax County Public Schools in presenting a masterclass with the virtuoso violinist and master teacher Augustin Hadelich on Saturday, January 23 from 10:00am – 12:00 noon at Mt. Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mt. Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309. Five high school and college age violin soloists have been selected to perform works by Corigliano, Dvorak, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Mozart. For directions go to http://commweb.fcps.edu/directory/map_base.cfm?locid=2013. For more information, go to the VASTA website: www.vastaweb.org, or contact VASTA Past-President Helen Fall at [email protected] or (703)772-5212.

AUGUSTIN HADELICH VIOLIN CONCERT Mr. Hadelich will perform the hauntingly romantic Vio- lin Concerto by the American composer Samuel Barber with the Fairfax Symphony at the Center for the Arts on the George Mason University Fairfax Campus on Saturday, January 23 at 8:00PM.

Students in grades K-12 are eligible for the FSO free student ticket program; discount tickets are available for accompanying parents. For information about the evening concert, contact the Fairfax Symphony at (703)563-1990, or go to the web- site: www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

PIANO TUNING AND Distinguished Piano Teaching REPAIR Vasilios Boobas Frank Cahill Noted Concert Pianist & Teacher (703) 239-2754 Piano - All Levels/Ages Advanced Coaching & Competition Preparation Student of Mieczyslaw Munz, Peabody Conservatory; Robert Goldsand, Manhattan School of Music; & Erno Balogh Evening Appointments Available 703/256-0666 in Annandale, Virginia PagePage 5 5

VMTA Sample Theory and Listening Tests Now On-Line!

Are you getting ready for the VMTA Theory Mastery Day in February? If so, excellent new resources are now available in the members’ section of the VMTA website, http:// www.music-usa.org/vmta/. With their password access, members can print sample written tests and corresponding answer keys as well as sample listening tests for their students’ practice in Grades Primer through 12. Take advantage of this excellent op- portunity!

NVMTA 2010 Theory Mastery Day Information, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Cooper Middle School, 977 Balls Hill Road, McLean VA. Postmark Deadline: January 5, 2010. For further information contact NVMTA Theory Mastery Day Co-Chairs Virginia Moore, [email protected] and Rene Johnson, [email protected]

Sonata Festival News

Sonata Festival takes place on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at George Mason University and we welcome you to participate. Please note, that our requirements have changed slightly since last year. As in the past, students should prepare movements in two contrasting moods or tempi (i.e., one slow, one fast). Sonata/Sonatinas may be by the same composer or by differ- ent composers. Please read the event description carefully from our NVMTA website to avoid programming disqualifications. Example: Mvts. 2 & 3 of Beethoven’s ―Moonlight‖ Sonata would be disqualified since they have similar tempi. In addition, this year we have a new rule: a two- movement sonata/sonatina which has two movements in similar tempi, slow or fast, is permitted. Teachers must, however, mark this repertoire as a "two movement sonata/sonatina". Theme and variations: Students may play a set of variations but it cannot exceed the allotted time. Thanks to Julie Slingerland and her family for donating $5,000 to the Sonata Festival. Each year, this fund provides the resources to purchase the ribbons and certificates for

the winners of the Honors Recital. This recital will now be named after Julie and her late husband David. Page 6

January 8, 2010 Armando Iannucci: Why I love Mahler

The Thick of It writer and director explains how the music of Gustav Mahler, born 150 years ago, became a lifelong passion

Throughout 2010 we’ll be celebrating the music of Gustav Mahler as never before. Mahler was born 150 years ago, on July 7, 1860. Poign- antly, he died only 51 years later, bringing to a sudden end a startling cycle of great symphonic works that journeyed from brilliant, ostenta- tious orchestral impressions of nature and folksong, through lengthy studies of emotional turmoil and finally, under the strain of the heart condition he knew was going to end his life still in middle age, in extraordinary last symphonies exploring the darker and more extreme reaches of what orchestral music can achieve. I first came across Mahler’s music when I was around 14 and was in the habit of prowling through the least-used end of Glasgow Hillhead Library’s record collection to see what could shake me out of my musical torpor. To read more go to http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/classical/article6979 448.ece

Voice Achievement Awards The NVMTA Voice Achievement Awards will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Woman’s Club. Co-chairs Peggy McNulty and Richard Wilmer would like to hear from all teachers who plan to participate! Email the number of students and the division entered to [email protected]. For competi- tion requirements please go to nvmta.org.

Scholarship Endowment Fund

NVMTA’s Scholarship Endowment Fund is now worth $70,000 ten years after its establish- ment marked our 50th anniversary. The fund has realized earnings of $14,000 and has dis- bursed almost $11,000 in scholarships. Spe- cial thanks to the estate of David Slingerland for a recent large contribution, and to Anne Hurley-Cole, who presented a Benefit Recital for the Voice Scholarship in October. Page 7

Music Friends of the Fairfax County Library Music Competition

Auditions will be held on Feb. 20, 2010, from 9:30-4:30 at the Alden Theatre. There is no deadline to apply, but once all slots have filled, latecomers join a waiting list. Each student can play for a maximum of 10 minutes. Students may play selections from several composers and styles or one longer piece with contrasting sections. Teachers may send up to 4 students and there is a $10 fee to register. Download application from fairfaxcounty.gov/library/events then click ―Concerts at the Alden‖. Send applications to: Music Friends, FCPL, Suite 324, Fairfax County Govt. Cen- ter, 12000 Govt. Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035.

The BLAND MEMORIAL MUSIC COMPETITION sponsored by the Annandale Lions Club takes place on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Application deadline is Saturday February 20. For contest rules and an application please go to http:// www.annandalelions.org/Bland/Bland.htm

The BLAND MEMORIAL MUSIC COMPETITION sponsored by the Sterling Li- ons takes place on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 1:30pm. Application deadline is February 5, 2010. For more info go to http://sites.google.com/site/

Woodwind Concerto Competition Update The NVMTA Woodwind Concerto Competition on February 20, 2010 will be held at at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 3241 Brush Drive, Annandale, VA 22042, not the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA as listed at nvmta.org.

Performance Opportunity Arts for All Ages is an organization which serves seniors living in retirement homes and assisted living facilities. It seeks talented young musicians who would be interested in presenting concerts for the elderly. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enrich the lives of facility residents while trying out a challenging program in front of an ap- preciative audience.

For more info contact Vanessa Pearce at 571-243-4641.

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JAMES C. MACDONALD ARTS COMPETITION Application Deadline: March 26, 2010 Each year, the McLean Community Center recognizes the hard work and talent of young performing and visual artists through the Macdonald Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a pre- liminary audition and a final round of competition, prizes are awarded to three finalists in each of four categories: Music, Theatre, Dance and Visual Arts. Only high school students who reside or attend school in the McLean tax district (Small Dis- trict One of Dranesville) are eligible to apply. Students may enter in more than one category. For more information, con- tact Kathy Herr at [email protected].

Click here for the Guidelines and Application.

Dr. Ronit Seter Piano Theory Adult lessons Historical Musicology

[email protected] 703.277.1001 Fairfax 20 years of teaching experience Cornell Ph.D. in Musicology

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Member News NVMTA welcomes the following new and renewing members: Joao Paulo Figueroa, Guitar; Ellen Foncannon, Piano, Organ, Theory, Composi- tion; Kayme L. Henkel, Piano, Pedagogy, Accompanying; and Caroline Kim Hwangbo, Piano Corrections and Additions to Members' Listings: Tiffany Park, 13438 Brookfield Dr.,Chantilly, Va. 20151, 703-593-9809 Kathy Morgan, Teaching field is Voice Judith Marcinko, Teaching fields are Piano and Organ Linn Kezer, phone number is 703-743-1552

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rosa Van Stavoren, who is under- going medical treatments.

Studio Horowitz

Grand Opening

Andrew Horowitz and three of his students performed at a Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 13, in his new studio at 929 West Broad Street, Falls Church.

Book Sale Results Many thanks to all those who bought used music and books at the Book Sale in Sep- tember. Andy Horowitz reported that the sale netted $1200 for NVMTA Scholarships. Much of this music was from the estate of Marjorie Azarowicz, including a complete 29- volume set of Grove’s Dictionary of Music, purchased by Douglas Harrington.

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Fall Festival teachers, left to right, Debra Gunnerson, Linda Gutterman and Fall Festival Co-chair Martha Amy Work, catch up and enjoy a delicious Smith enjoys the last of her 3 lunch during a welcome respite from the years as co-chair of the event. day’s hectic judging.

$150 professional development grants unclaimed Do you wish to be nationally certified? Attend a national conference? Take a pedagogy class? Would a $150 grant help make this possible? If so, please send a letter outlining your plan to Martha Smith or Jacqua Yeomans. NVMTA has three $150 professional development grants waiting for you. Deadlines: Feb. 1, 2010 for MTNA Conference in Albuquerque March 20 - 24 and April 30, 2010 for certification* or summer work- shops. *VMTA separately offers $100 for successful certification.

Facebook Group: Nationally Certified Teachers of Music Take a minute to join the Nationally Certified Teachers of Music group on Facebook and get connected with other teachers across the country. This site is administered by Kathy Spaargaren, NCTM from Wheaton, IL. It is an excellent forum for sharing ideas on various topics. Discussions are already posted on the following topics: Rest/ Relaxation, Class lessons, Inspiring Literature about Music, Recital Themes, Christmas/ Hannakuh, Theory Games, Certification.

Piano For Sale 3—year old Boston 49" upright for sale,for $8,800. Mahogany pol- ish finish Boston UP-126, designed by Steinway & Sons. This is a very tall upright with a deep, rich sound. Immaculate condition. Included is $250 Dampp-Chaser humidifier and a concert bench. Contact Eve at 301-299-0451.

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CALENDAR JANUARY 14, 15-17 Thu-Sun Southern Division Competitions, Birmingham AL 16 Sat Non-competitive Judged Recitals, WCA, 2:00pm & 3:15pm Honors Recital, 4:30pm 18 Mon Martin Luther King Holiday 20 Wed Board Meeting, George Mason Reg. Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 10:00am POSTMARK DEADLINE: Skills Day: Keyboard & Sight Reading 26 Tue POSTMARK DEADLINE: Piano Concerto Festival 27 Wed Regular Meeting, WCA, 9:45am; Program 10:30am 30 Sat POSTMARK DEADLINES: Feb 14 Judged Recitals & Original Composition Competition FEBRUARY 1 Mon Newsletter deadline 6-7 Sat-Sun Piano Concerto Competition, WCA, 9:00am—6:00pm 9 Tue POSTMARK DEADLINE:: Feb. 21 General Recital 13 Sat Theory Mastery Day (VMTA), Cooper Middle School, 9:00am - 5:00pm 14 Sun Judged Recitals, WCA 2:00pm & 3:30pm 15 Mon. Presidents' Day 18 Thu POSTMARK DEADLINE: Mar 6 Judged Recitals 20 Sat Woodwinds Concerto Competition & Festival, UUC, 10:00am - 4:00pm 21 Sun General Recitals, WCA, 2:30pm & 3:45pm 23 Tue POSTMARK DEADLINE: Piano Concerto Festival 24 Wed Regular Meeting, WCA, 9:45am; Program, 10:30am, Concerto Winners 27 Sat Bach/Baroque Festival Concert, Korean United Methodist Church, 9:00am - 4:00pm MARCH 1 Mon Newsletter deadline 6 Sat Skills Day: Keyboard & Sight-reading (VMTA), GMU, 10:00am - 4:00pm 7 Sat Young Artists Musicale, GMU, 6:00pm 12-14 Fri-Sun Spring Festival 19 Fri POSTMARK DEADLINE: Healy/Ford & Student Excellence Scholarship Competitions 20 Sat McLean Symphony presents Composition Competition winners, Alden Theater, McLean, 7:30pm POSTMARK DEADLINE: Piano Ensemble Competition & Festival, 7:30 pm 20-24 Sat-Wed MTNA 2009 National Conference, Albuquerque NM 27 Sat POSTMARK DEADLINE: Sonata Festival 29-2 Mon-Fri Public School Spring Vacation week; Note: No Regular Meeting This Month