2017 Hoosier Auditions State Results

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The Indiana Music Teachers Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Hoosier Auditions State Round, held at Butler University Saturday, May 13. Butler was home to a total of 70 students, competing in Piano solo, Piano Duet, Strings, Classical Guitar, Voice, and Winds. All in all, it was a very exciting day, filled with wonderful music making. I would personally like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make the day a success. The winners will be invited to perform at IMTA’s annual conference in September, being held at Indiana Wesleyan University this year. Be sure to check the IMTA website www.indmta.org for information regarding Hoosier Auditions in 2018.
IMTA extends many thanks to this year’s esteemed panel of adjudicators, Senior, Collegiate and Junior Piano Solo, Dr. Lori Rhoden (Ball State University); Middle, Elementary and Early Elementary Piano Solo, plus all Piano Duet Categories, Dr. Rebecca Sorley (University of Indianapolis); All Voice categories, Thaddaeus Bourne (Butler University); All Winds categories, Cathryn Gross (Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra). IMTA also wishes to extend gratitude towards this year’s awards sponsors Piano Solutions (All Piano Solo awards), the Butler Community Arts School (All Piano Duet awards), Indianapolis Violins (Senior Strings Award), Frank’s Violins (Middle Strings Award) & Arthur’s Music (Senior Classical Guitar Award).
 
Early Elementary Piano Duet
Winners: Evan Li & Erica Zhao, students of Natalia Rachford
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2017 Hoosier Auditions Results, District A

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The Indiana Music Teacher’s association is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2017 District A Auditions, held at the Center for the Arts on the campus of Valparaiso University, Saturday, April 22, 2017. Thank you to Carey Scheck for her hard work in coordinating the Valparaiso site. The winners of each performance category will compete at the state round of Hoosier Auditions, Saturday, May 13 at Butler University. Congratulations to all!
 
Early Elementary Piano
Winner:                Jonathan Malchow, student of Valerie Webdell
Alternate:           Bailey Chavis, student of Carey Scheck

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2017 Hoosier Auditions Results, District G

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The Indiana Music Teacher’s association is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2017 District G Auditions, held in the Krannert Fine Arts Center at the University of Evansville, Saturday, April 15, 2017. Thank you to Grace Hemaida for her hard work in coordinating the Evansville site. The winners of each performance category will compete at the state round of Hoosier Auditions, Saturday, May 13 at Butler University. Congratulations to all!
 
Elementary Piano
Winner:           Tracy Wan, student of Grace Hemaida
Alternate:        Anika Paranjape, student of Cynthia Grassman
 
Middle Piano
Winner:           Cade Neely, student of Grace Hemaida
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2017 Hoosier Auditions Results, District D

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The Indiana Music Teacher’s association is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2017 District D Auditions, held in York Performance Hall on the campus of Anderson University, Saturday, April 8, 2017. Cheryl Everett, NCTM, judged all piano and piano duet performance categories. Rebecca Chappell was the judge for the winds. Thank you to Reg Rogers for his hard work in coordinating the Anderson site. The winners of each performance category will compete at the state round of Hoosier Auditions, Saturday, May 13 at Butler University. Congratulations to all!
 
Early Elementary Piano
Winner:           Grace Turner, student of Christina Whitlock
Alternate:        Kendall Turner, student of Christina Whitlock
 
Elementary Piano
Winner:           Gabe Reynolds, student of Christina Whitlock
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2017 Opus Composition Festival Winners

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We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Opus Competition Festival results! Thank you to all who submitted entries. Also, many thanks to our judge, David Schneider.
The winners in each category will have the opportunity to perform their composition at the IMTA State Conference in the fall of 2017 at Indiana Wesleyan University.
 
The winners in each category are:
 
Elementary: RachelAnn Lehman, student of Amy Chaplin
Junior: Anna Tanner, student of Amy Chaplin
Senior: Rida Bonday, student of Becky Baker
Young Artist: Alyssa Campbell, student of Caroline Ahn
 

President’s Message: "Spring into Action"

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I know many of you, like me, welcome spring with open arms.  Despite the end-of-semester panics over wrapping up another year’s work, the promise of sunshine and a change of pace are often enough to put at least a little more “oomph” in our step!
My very favorite presidential responsibility is representing Indiana at the MTNA National Conference.  I continue to find myself overwhelmingly proud of the work we do here.  This, of course, is a direct result of the passion and commitment of our IMTA members.
On the topic of passion and commitment:  as you likely know, the need to educate others about the importance of the arts has never been more urgent.  I wish I could adequately describe what it felt like to be at the MTNA National Conference just days after President Trump released his budget proposal, which suggests eliminating all funds for the NEA and the NEH.
As we all know, the study of music – for its own sake – is beneficial, even fundamental, to our existence.  However, in light of an administration claiming to be focused on economic growth and job development, it can be useful for us to remind our elected officials – and peers – of the following points:

  • The arts are heavy contributors to all aspects of industry (businesses, employers, and consumers)
  • The arts are a driving force of tourism (studies show arts patrons stay longer and spend more when traveling)
  • Creativity is being touted as one of the single most important qualities 21st-century employers are looking for in new hires
  • Arts industries bring in an international trade surplus each year

Supporting statistics for these, and other valid points can be found here.
I hope you will carefully consider – even in the midst of spring semester chaos – contacting your elected officials and urging them to continue full funding to the NEA and the NEH.  You can find your House reps here and your Senate reps here.
There’s never been a better time to let your voice be heard!  A phone call or email to your government representatives takes mere minutes (seconds, even!), but the impact of our efforts – together – can help ensure the flourishing of our craft for a great many years to come.
After all, if we do not advocate for the arts, who do we expect to do so?

2017 Hoosier Auditions Results, District C Indianapolis

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The Indiana Music Teacher’s association is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2017 District C Auditions, held in Lilly Hall on the campus of Butler University, Saturday, April  1, 2017. Thank you to Catherine Kling for her hard work in coordinating Indianapolis’ site. The winners of each performance category will compete at the state round of Hoosier Auditions, Saturday, May 13 at Butler University. Congratulations to all!
 
EARLY ELEMENTARY PIANO DUET
WINNER:         Evan Li and Erica Zhao, students of Natalia Rachford
EARLY ELEMENTARY PIANO
WINNER: Isaac Qian, student of Irina Gorin
ALTERNATE:  Jessica Flowers, student of Beverly & Sylvia Scott
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2017 Hoosier Auditions Result, District B Goshen

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The Indiana Music Teacher’s association is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2017 District B Auditions, held at the Music Center on the campus of Goshen College, Saturday, March 25, 2017. Thank you to Dr. Luke Norell for his hard work in coordinating Goshen’s site. The winners of each performance category will compete at the state round of Hoosier Auditions, Saturday, May 13 at Butler University. Congratulations to all!
 
EARLY ELEMENTARY PIANO
WINNER: Albert Lu, student of Linda Belleville
ALTERNATE: Lourdes Baltazar, student of Dr. Mary Rose Norell
HONORABLE MENTION: Ingrid Lund, student of Dr. Mary Rose Norell
Silvia Venturi, student of Dr. Luke Norell
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2017 IMTA State Conference Call for Proposals

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09.25.2017 update: Proposals are no longer being accepted for the 2017 conference. Please check back for the 2018 call for proposals.
Proposals for the 2017 Indiana Music Teachers Association state conference are due 12:00 midnight, Eastern, May 24, 2017. 
The conference will be held at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN on Friday–Saturday, September 29–30, 2017.
We are seeking proposals on all aspects of music, including music teaching, learning, creation, performance, career considerations, scholarship and other areas of interest to independent and college music teachers. Proposals may be submitted in one of the following formats:
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Indiana-specific Conference Events

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The 2017 MTNA Conference in Baltimore, MD is just around the corner. If you’re attending, here is a listing of all events that are related to Indiana and our members. Please join us in supporting our fellow Indiana colleagues and students!

Saturday, 03.18

8:45 am – Maya Kilburn, competing in the Junior Strings Competition (Galena Room)
9:15 am – Karen Thickstun (et al.), The Socially Active Music Teacher (Grand Ballrooms VII and VIII)
4:30 pm – Ball State University AND Butler University Collegiate Chapters present during Collegiate Chapters Activities Poster Sessions (Waterview Ballroom)
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