- 2015-2016 Schedule
- Upcoming events
- April 2 - 6
San Antonio, Texas
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) national conference
Saturday, April 16 MWSU Potter 108 and 112
Evaluative Auditions for Piano and Strings grades K - 12
and Mini-Lessons
Click here to view and print 2016 registration form.
Students of SJAMTA members: $10
Students of non-members: $10 + $5 teacher fee per student ($25 maximum in teacher fees)
Evaluative Auditions
Students will perform for a judge and receive written comments; some students will be selected to perform in the Honors Recital the following day! Each student will perform- Scales and technique (see the guidelines below for requirements)
- Two memorized solos
- Sight-reading
After performing students will take a written theory test.
Click here for guidelines for strings auditions
Click here for examples of strings theory tests
Click here for guidelines for piano auditions
Click here for examples of piano theory tests and technique
Mini-lessons
Students may choose to participate in a mini-lesson instead of auditioning. This is a great way to get a fresh perspective from an expert teacher!
At the mini-lessons, students will perform two pieces. They are not required to play scales, do sight-reading, or take the theory test. They will not receive written comments or be selected to perform in the Honors Recital.
Sunday, April 17 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112
Student recital
Send Sarah your student's recital information by Saturday, April 16.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Sunday, April 17 3:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
301 North 7th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Honors Recital
This recital will showcase piano and violin students grades K -12 from the St. Joseph area who have earned superior ratings in solo performance, technique, theory tests, and sight reading at auditions held at MWSU.
Reception following- Past events
- Saturday and/or Sunday, September 26 and 27
MWSU Potter 108 and 112
Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) district auditions
Sunday, September 20 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112
Bring a friend!!!- Student recital: students of non-members and college students are invited to perform also!
- Open house for prospective teacher members
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, September 16.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Sunday, October 25 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112- Student recital
- Teacher meeting following recital
- View music for Young Music Student Benefit Concert (aka "Monster Concert")
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, October 21.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com- November 5-8th
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) state auditions and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) auditions
Sunday, November 15 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112
Student recital
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, November 11.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Teacher meeting immediately following- Planning for Mall-a-thon
- possibly presentation about Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)
Saturday, December 5 11:00 - 5:00
East Hills Mall near the carousel
Kids Helping Kids: Seventh Annual "Mall-a-thon"
Share the gift of music with our community!
Contact Dr. Nathanael May to reserve your performance time
(816) 271-4243
nat@nathanaelmay.com
Current Schedule:
11:00 - Sarah Cool and students
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:30
4:00
4:30
Saturday, January 30 3:00pm
MWSU Potter Theater
Music Student Benefit Concert
Proceeds will benefit the Young Music Student Enrichment Grant and/or scholarships for MWSU music majors
Click here for DONATION Form
Adults: $7 in advance or $8 at the door
Children and seniors: $5 in advance or $6 at the door.
Click here for ticket order form
OR you may buy tickets during rehearsal times
Rehearsals ar 5:00-8:00 in Potter Hall
Friday, Jan. 22
Thursday, Jan. 28
Friday, Jan. 29
Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, Jan. 30 time TBA
Cookie and punch reception following.
Questions about Benefit Concert? Contact Martha Chesney martha.chesney@att.net
Sunday, February 21 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112- Student recital
- Teacher meeting following recital
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, February 17.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Saturday, March 12 9:00am-4:00pm
MWSU Potter Hall
Pre-Contest Clinic for high school students
Prepare for District Solo and Small Ensemble contest!
The Clinic is open to all instrumental, piano, and voice students.
Each entry will get 15 minutes to play for a judge and receive verbal comments, critiques, and suggestions.
Registration DEADLINE: Friday, March 4.
Email the following information for each entry to Sarah Cool at sarah.cool@sjsd.k12.mo.us
1. Teacher name and school
2. Student name(s)
3. Grade level(s)
4. Instrument(s)
5. Title(s)
$10 entry fee per student or ensemble is due at the registration table at the clinic, cash or check made payable to SJAMTA.
Remember to bring music for the judge.
Feel free to observe other students throughout the clinic (and be an audience for them!).
foContact Sarah Cool for more information
816-248-2138
sarah.cool@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Sunday, March 13 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112- Student recital
- Teacher meeting following recital
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, March 9.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
- 2014-2015 Schedule
- Upcoming events
- Events for 2015-2016 will be posted soon!
- Previous events
- Monday, August 18 - September 8
Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) district auditions registration available online:
http://www.missourimta.org/auditions-overview/ - Sunday, September 21 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112- Student recital
- Open house for prospective members
- View music for Monster Concert
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, September 17.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com - Saturday, September 27
MWSU Potter 108 and 112
Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) district auditions - Sunday, October 12 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 Student recital
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, October 8.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
2:30 Teacher meeting featuring MWSU voice faculty artist, Erik Angerhofer. He is going to be conducting a workshop on power posture for both vocalists and pianists. This would be a great opportunity to bring students to as well! - Sunday, November 2 3:30pm
MWSU Potter 112
Student recital
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, October 29.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Teacher meeting immediately following- Planning for Hands-On for St. Joe workshop
- Monster Concert music will be handed out
- November 8-9th
Columbia, Missouri
Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) state auditions - Saturday, November 15 MWSU Potter Hall
Hands On 4 St. Joe: Free Piano Workshop for 3rd grade students
No previous piano experience needed!
Registration information will be posted here soon.
Sign-in opens at 12:45pm, and the workshop will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Parents are asked to return at 2:40pm for a brief informational session prior to picking up their child.
*Students and parents will receive free ticket vouchers for the Monster Concert - Saturday, December 13 11:00 - 4:00
East Hills Mall near the carousel
Kids Helping Kids: Sixth Annual "Mall-a-thon"
Share the gift of music with our community!
Contact Dr. Nathanael May to reserve your performance time
(816) 271-4243
nat@nathanaelmay.com
Current Schedule:
11:00 Sarah Cool and students
11:30 Brenda Foster
12:00 Martha Chesney
12:30
1:00
1:30 Kathy Weeks
2:00 Mary Jo Lewis
2:30 Michelle Rautmann
3:30 - Saturday, January 31 3:00pm
MWSU Potter Theater
Music Student Benefit Concert
Proceeds will benefit the Young Music Student Enrichment Grant
Adults: $7 in advance or $8 at the door
Children and seniors: $5 in advance or $6 at the door.
Tickets are available at rehearsals or from SJAMTA teachers.
Rehearsals 5:00-8:00 in Potter Hall
Thursday, Jan. 29 on stage
Friday, Jan. 30 on stage
OR Click here to view and print ticket order form
Click here to join event on Facebook
Cookie and punch reception following.
Questions about Benefit Concert? Contact Martha Chesney martha.chesney@att.net - Sunday, March 8 3:00-5:00pm
MWSU Potter Hall
Pre-Contest Clinic for high school students
Prepare for MSHSAA solo and small ensemble contest!
The Clinic is open to all instrumental, piano, and voice students.
Each entry will get 15 minutes to play for a judge and receive verbal comments, critiques, and suggestions.
Fill out online registration form on SJAMTA home page by Wednesday, March 4. If making multiple entries, you will need to close your web window between each entry to refresh the page.
$10 entry fee per student or ensemble is due at the registration table for this clinic, cash or check made payable to SJAMTA.
Bring music for the judges to see.
Feel free to observe other students throughout the clinic (and be an audience for them!). Students, parents, and teachers are welcome to observe as well.
Your teacher doesn't need to be a member of SJAMTA for you to sign up!
Contact Sarah Cool for more information
816-248-2138
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com - Sunday, March 8 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112
Student recital
Send Sarah Cool your students' recital information by Wednesday, March 4.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com - Saturday, April 18 MWSU Potter 108 and 112
Evaluative Auditions for Piano and Strings grades K - 12
and Mini-Lessons
Click here to view and print registration form.
Students of SJAMTA members: $10
Students of non-members: $10 + $5 teacher fee per student ($25 maximum in teacher fees)
Evaluative Auditions
Students will perform for a judge and receive written comments; some students will be selected to perform in the Honors Recital the following day! Each student will perform- Scales and technique (see the guidelines below for requirements)
- Two memorized solos
- Sight-reading
After performing students will take a written theory test.
Click here for guidelines for strings auditions
Click here for examples of strings theory tests
Click here for guidelines for piano auditions
Click here for examples of piano theory tests and technique
Mini-lessons
Students may choose to participate in a mini-lesson instead of auditioning. This is a great way to get a fresh perspective from an expert teacher!
At the mini-lessons, students will perform two pieces. They are not required to play scales, do sight-reading, or take the theory test. They will not receive written comments or be selected to perform in the Honors Recital. - Sunday, April 19 2:00pm
MWSU Potter 112
Student recital
Send Sarah your student's recital information by Saturday, April 18.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com - Sunday, April 19 3:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
301 North 7th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64501
Honors Recital
This recital will showcase piano and violin students grades K -12 from the St. Joseph area who have earned superior ratings in solo performance, technique, theory tests, and sight reading at auditions held at MWSU.
Reception following
2013-2014 Schedule
Sunday, September 15
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
View Monster Concert music
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
View Monster Concert music
Sunday, October 6
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
Saturday, November 16 MWSU Potter Hall
Hands On 4 St. Joe: Free Piano Workshop for 3rd grade students
No previous piano experience needed!
Click here to register
Sign-in opens at 12:45pm, and the workshop will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Parents are asked to return at 2:40pm for a brief informational session prior to picking up their child.
*Students and parents will receive free ticket vouchers for the Monster Concert
Hands On 4 St. Joe: Free Piano Workshop for 3rd grade students
No previous piano experience needed!
Click here to register
Sign-in opens at 12:45pm, and the workshop will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Parents are asked to return at 2:40pm for a brief informational session prior to picking up their child.
*Students and parents will receive free ticket vouchers for the Monster Concert
Sunday, November 17
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
Saturday, December 7 10:30 - 4:00
East Hills Mall near the carousel
Kids Helping Kids: Fifth Annual "Mall-a-thon"
Music Performances to benefit MusicLink Foundation.
11:00-11:30 Kathy Weeks
11:30-12noon Brenda Foster
12:30-1:00 Martha Chesney
1:00-2:00 Michelle Rautmann
2:00-2:15 Marilyn Kunzler
2:30-3:15 Sarah Cool and students from
Symphonic Youth Orchestra
Spring Garden Middle School Orchestra
Cool Violin Studio
3:30-4:00 Anthony Olson
Contact Dr. Nathanael May to reserve your performance time
(816) 271-4243
nat@nathanaelmay.com
Click the links for the following forms
Student invitation
Instructions for day of performance
Permission form for photos and performance due Dec. 3
Music Link pledge card optional
Mall-a-thon poster
East Hills Mall near the carousel
Kids Helping Kids: Fifth Annual "Mall-a-thon"
Music Performances to benefit MusicLink Foundation.
11:00-11:30 Kathy Weeks
11:30-12noon Brenda Foster
12:30-1:00 Martha Chesney
1:00-2:00 Michelle Rautmann
2:00-2:15 Marilyn Kunzler
2:30-3:15 Sarah Cool and students from
Symphonic Youth Orchestra
Spring Garden Middle School Orchestra
Cool Violin Studio
3:30-4:00 Anthony Olson
Contact Dr. Nathanael May to reserve your performance time
(816) 271-4243
nat@nathanaelmay.com
Click the links for the following forms
Student invitation
Instructions for day of performance
Permission form for photos and performance due Dec. 3
Music Link pledge card optional
Mall-a-thon poster
Saturday, December 14 3:00pm
MWSU Potter Theater
Young Monster Christmas Concert:
A MWSU Piano Scholarship Fund Benefit
Adults are $7 in advance or $8 at the door
Children and seniors are $5 in advance or $6 at the door.
Click here for ticket order/donation form
or contact Jerry Anderson to buy tickets
(816) 262-0800
jla4001@mac.com
click here for event poster
MWSU Potter Theater
Young Monster Christmas Concert:
A MWSU Piano Scholarship Fund Benefit
Adults are $7 in advance or $8 at the door
Children and seniors are $5 in advance or $6 at the door.
Click here for ticket order/donation form
or contact Jerry Anderson to buy tickets
(816) 262-0800
jla4001@mac.com
click here for event poster
Sunday, January 19 Music Teachers' Social Event
Ground Round noon - 1:30
Ashland United Methodist 2:00
Enjoy socializing with your music teacher friends!
Our lunch reservation at Ground Round is noon - 1:45. RSVP by Jan 18 to Sarah Cool cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
After lunch we plan to go the Saint Joseph Symphony chamber concert at Ashland United Methodist Church
The concert begins at 2:00. Chamber Concert tickets are
general admission: Adults $23 Students $10
For more details about the concert, visit the Saint Joseph Symphony's website:
http://saintjosephsymphony.org
Ground Round noon - 1:30
Ashland United Methodist 2:00
Enjoy socializing with your music teacher friends!
Our lunch reservation at Ground Round is noon - 1:45. RSVP by Jan 18 to Sarah Cool cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
After lunch we plan to go the Saint Joseph Symphony chamber concert at Ashland United Methodist Church
The concert begins at 2:00. Chamber Concert tickets are
general admission: Adults $23 Students $10
For more details about the concert, visit the Saint Joseph Symphony's website:
http://saintjosephsymphony.org
Sunday, February 9
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
Send Mary Jo your student's recital information by Wednesday, Feb. 5.
maryjolewis@gmail.com
MWSU Potter 112
2:00 pm Student recital
3:00 pm Teacher meeting
Send Mary Jo your student's recital information by Wednesday, Feb. 5.
maryjolewis@gmail.com
Sunday, March 16
MWSU Potter 112
2:00pm Student recital
Send Mary Jo your student's recital information by Wednesday, March 12.
maryjolewis@gmail.com
MWSU Potter 112
2:00pm Student recital
Send Mary Jo your student's recital information by Wednesday, March 12.
maryjolewis@gmail.com
Sunday, March 16 3:00-5:00pm
MWSU Potter Hall
Pre-Contest Clinic for high school students
Prepare for MSHSAA solo and small ensemble contest!
The Clinic is open to all instrumental, piano, and voice students.
Your teacher doesn't need to be a member of SJAMTA
for you to sign up!
$5 entry fee due at the event. Cash or check made payable to SJAMTA. Bring music for the judges to see.
You will get 10 minutes to play for a judge and receive verbal comments, critiques, and suggestions.
Feel free to observe other students throughout the clinic (and be an audience for them!). Students, parents, and teachers are welcome to observe as well.
Schedule
Voice 3:00-5:15 in Potter 112
Brass 3:00-3:10 in Potter 108
Piano 3:10-3:40 in Potter 2nd floor
Strings 3:30-4:10 in Potter 108
Woodwinds 4:15-5:25 in Potter 108
Judges
Brass: Natalie Higgins Percussion: Jason Baskin Piano: Dr. Matthew Edwards
Strings: Rico McNeela Voice: Shaun Agnew Woodwinds: Richard Yeager
Click here to view and download a flyer
Contact Sarah Cool for more information
816-248-2138
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
MWSU Potter Hall
Pre-Contest Clinic for high school students
Prepare for MSHSAA solo and small ensemble contest!
The Clinic is open to all instrumental, piano, and voice students.
Your teacher doesn't need to be a member of SJAMTA
for you to sign up!
$5 entry fee due at the event. Cash or check made payable to SJAMTA. Bring music for the judges to see.
You will get 10 minutes to play for a judge and receive verbal comments, critiques, and suggestions.
Feel free to observe other students throughout the clinic (and be an audience for them!). Students, parents, and teachers are welcome to observe as well.
Schedule
Voice 3:00-5:15 in Potter 112
Brass 3:00-3:10 in Potter 108
Piano 3:10-3:40 in Potter 2nd floor
Strings 3:30-4:10 in Potter 108
Woodwinds 4:15-5:25 in Potter 108
Judges
Brass: Natalie Higgins Percussion: Jason Baskin Piano: Dr. Matthew Edwards
Strings: Rico McNeela Voice: Shaun Agnew Woodwinds: Richard Yeager
Click here to view and download a flyer
Contact Sarah Cool for more information
816-248-2138
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Saturday, April 26 MWSU Potter 108 and 112
Evaluative Auditions for Piano and Strings grades K - 12
and Mini-Lessons
Strings judge: Andrew Holmes Piano judge: Ellen Curtin
Friday, April 4 registration deadline
Click here for registration form
Students of SJAMTA members: $10
Students of non-members: $10 + $5 teacher fee per student ($25 maximum in teacher fees)
Evaluative Auditions
Students will perform for a judge and receive written comments; some students will be selected to perform in the Honors Recital the following day! Each student will perform
After performing students will take a written theory test.
Click here for guidelines for strings auditions
Click here for examples of strings theory tests
Click here for guidelines for piano auditions
Click here for examples of piano theory tests and technique
Mini-lessons
Students may choose to participate in a mini-lesson instead of auditioning. This is a great way to get a fresh perspective from an expert teacher!
At the mini-lessons, students will perform two pieces. They are not required to play scales, do sight-reading, or take the theory test. They will not receive written comments or be selected to perform in the Honors Recital.
Evaluative Auditions for Piano and Strings grades K - 12
and Mini-Lessons
Strings judge: Andrew Holmes Piano judge: Ellen Curtin
Friday, April 4 registration deadline
Click here for registration form
Students of SJAMTA members: $10
Students of non-members: $10 + $5 teacher fee per student ($25 maximum in teacher fees)
Evaluative Auditions
Students will perform for a judge and receive written comments; some students will be selected to perform in the Honors Recital the following day! Each student will perform
- Scales and technique (see the guidelines below for requirements)
- Two memorized solos
- Sight-reading
After performing students will take a written theory test.
Click here for guidelines for strings auditions
Click here for examples of strings theory tests
Click here for guidelines for piano auditions
Click here for examples of piano theory tests and technique
Mini-lessons
Students may choose to participate in a mini-lesson instead of auditioning. This is a great way to get a fresh perspective from an expert teacher!
At the mini-lessons, students will perform two pieces. They are not required to play scales, do sight-reading, or take the theory test. They will not receive written comments or be selected to perform in the Honors Recital.
Sunday, April 27
Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church
2802 Renick, St. Joseph, MO 64507
2:00 Student recital
Send Sarah your student's recital information by Saturday, April 26.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church
2802 Renick, St. Joseph, MO 64507
2:00 Student recital
Send Sarah your student's recital information by Saturday, April 26.
cool.sarah.e@gmail.com
Sunday, April 27 location TBA
Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church
2802 Renick, St. Joseph, MO 64507
3:30 Honors Recital
This recital will showcase piano and violin students grades K -12 from the St. Joseph area who have earned superior ratings in solo performance, technique, theory tests, and sight reading at auditions held at MWSU.
Reception following
Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church
2802 Renick, St. Joseph, MO 64507
3:30 Honors Recital
This recital will showcase piano and violin students grades K -12 from the St. Joseph area who have earned superior ratings in solo performance, technique, theory tests, and sight reading at auditions held at MWSU.
Reception following