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NewsletterNewsletterNewsletter August 2013 EditionAugust 2013 EditionAugust 2013 Edition

Certificate of MeritCertificate of MeritCertificate of Merit

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Young Artist Guild 2013Young Artist Guild 2013Young Artist Guild 2013MembersMembersMembers

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GoodGoodGood---byes & Hellosbyes & Hellosbyes & Hellos 111

CM Council Directory 2013CM Council Directory 2013CM Council Directory 2013---141414 222

A Message from the CM ChairA Message from the CM ChairA Message from the CM Chair 222

Branch Chair Training InfoBranch Chair Training InfoBranch Chair Training Info 222

CM Tip of the WeekCM Tip of the WeekCM Tip of the Week 333

Branch Evaluation DatesBranch Evaluation DatesBranch Evaluation Dates 333

CM CalendarCM CalendarCM Calendar 444

North Evaluator TrainingNorth Evaluator TrainingNorth Evaluator Training 555

South Evaluator TrainingSouth Evaluator TrainingSouth Evaluator Training 555

Latin American & SpanishLatin American & SpanishLatin American & SpanishMusicMusicMusic

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Young Artist Guild Class 2013Young Artist Guild Class 2013Young Artist Guild Class 2013 777

“Good“Good“Good---byes & Hellos”byes & Hellos”byes & Hellos”Please join me in thanking the outgoing Council members: Kihae

Kim-DeFazio, Nancy Jensen, Julie Johnson, and Mark Mendez. Wesincerely appreciate their voluntary dedication and contribution to theMusic Teachersto continue to share their talents and abilities in their musical community.

Welcome Aboard! New Council members are: Annie Chen, PianoEvaluator Scheduling South, Cheri Hutchinson-Dierl, Strings EvaluatorScheduling South, Emily Senchuk, Winds North/South, Natsuki Fukasawa,Panel Piano Regional/Finals North, and Peggy Taylor, Harp ProgramDevelopment. Returning to Council is Nicole A. Burns, Young Artist Guild.

The premier concert of the six new members of the Certificate ofMerit Young Artist Guild was the highlight of Friday night at the musicTeachers’ Association of California 2013 Convention “Musical Bridges Aroundthe World.”

These outstanding talented students performed an awe-inspiringevening of music from Bach to Lowell Liebermann. The six newest membersof YAG represent Branches from both Northern and Southern California.There were three pianists, two from the North and one from the South, andtwo flutists and one violinist from the South.

Young Artist Guild members are eligible for two scholarships based onessays and transcripts: the Don and Sue Natensted Family Fund, and theAMRON Dustin Kojii Jefferson Award. Jonathan Shao, Viola Chan, TiffanyChung, Connie Chen and Jin Joo Hong received Natensted Awards. Viola Chanreceived the AMRON Award. The Christine Piper Plumb Award and theSamuel and Valerie Rodetsky Awards are based on the Friday night concertperformance and determined by a Panel of three judges. The Plumb Awardwas awarded to Jin Joo Hong, and the Rodetsky was awarded to JonathanShao. In addition to these awards, all six new members received an awardfrom the MTAC Foundation funded by membership donations to the YAGprogram.

Information on presenting a Young Artist Guild concert for yourbranch is available on the MTAC website. If your branch needs financialassistance, your branch may apply for a branch grant. The branch grantapplication form is also available online.

The Young Artist Guild 2013 MembersThe Young Artist Guild 2013 MembersThe Young Artist Guild 2013 Members

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For Branch Teacher TrainingFor Branch Teacher TrainingFor Branch Teacher Training

Contact Sue Scofield, Information Chair & Teacher Training Coordinator,at [email protected] schedule a Council Member topresent a teacher training session at your Branch.

Dear CM Chairs,

I hope your summer was relaxing and you’re ready for a

Judi SandsJudi SandsJudi Sands---PertelPertelPertel State Chair

[email protected]

Michelle RumleyMichelle RumleyMichelle RumleyAssistant State Chair / CCSR*

[email protected]

Lee GallowayLee GallowayLee GallowayRecording Secretary

[email protected]

Sue ScofieldSue ScofieldSue Scofield Information & Teacher Training Coordinator

CCSR*

[email protected]

Ryan HuoRyan HuoRyan Huo Test Materials & Publications Coordinator

Database Support Representative

CCSR*

[email protected]

Tina CarterTina CarterTina CarterPiano Evaluator North

Training & Recruiting Coordinator

Branch Chair North Support

[email protected]

Susan BeatySusan BeatySusan BeatyPiano Evaluator South


Branch Chair South Support / CCSR*

[email protected]

Carolyn ChristianCarolyn ChristianCarolyn ChristianPiano Evaluator North Scheduling Coordinator

[email protected]

Annie ChenAnnie ChenAnnie ChenPiano Evaluator South Scheduling Coordinator

[email protected]

Gloria HoGloria HoGloria Ho Strings Evaluator North


Strings Evaluator North Scheduling Coordinator

[email protected]

Peggy TaylorPeggy TaylorPeggy TaylorHarp Program Development Coordinator

CCSR* / BFS & GER Support to all Branches**

[email protected]

Tammy TsaiTammy TsaiTammy Tsai Strings Evaluator South


Strings Regional Panel North & South Coordinator

[email protected]

Cheri HutchisonCheri HutchisonCheri Hutchison---DierlDierlDierl Strings Evaluator South Scheduling Coordinator

[email protected]

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A MessageA MessageA Messagefrom thefrom thefrom the CM State ChairCM State ChairCM State Chair

new year of evaluations. We’ve received nice feedback on our new training presen-tations at Convention. Thank you for attending and supporting each other. Hereare the highlights listed below:

CM Registration: October 1-October 31, 2013. We suggest you create a phonetree to make sure all your teachers know about this change.

The attached CM Council roster has all of our contact information and lists ournew Council members. Please notice the new titles. We believe they are moredescriptive of our jobs, and will help you find us more quickly.

The Branch Chair of Policies and Forms will be posted in lateAugust/early September. The specific date will be announced through email.There is only one policy change, and a few clarifications on current policies.

CCSR’s have been re-assigned, so your branch may have a new CCSR. New this year -- if you have any questions about BFS/GER, please contact Peggy

Taylor. There will not be a FileMaker update. Please remind teachers that they need to read and agree to the CM Registra-

tion Agreement before enrolling students in CM. If you would like a Council member to help with your CM meeting, schedule

now! Remember there is no cost to the Branch. MTAC will cover our mileage. If you are a new Branch Chair, be sure to log in and update your Branch Info.

and also contact your CM Council Branch Chair Liaison. Instrument Chairs orRepresentatives for your Branch are now required to be listed in the Database.

In early September, I will announce procedures for locking teachers out of theDatabase, for those who did not attend the CM Meeting.

Last but not least, please join me in welcoming the new Santa Monica BayBranch!

Thanks for everything you do; we know that CM would not happen without you.Please remember that the Council is here to support you. Please email us at any-time for assistance.

Regards,

Judi Sands-Pertel

Branch Evaluation DatesBranch Evaluation DatesBranch Evaluation Dates

Dear CM Branch Chairs,

All scheduling Chairs are accepting CM Evaluation date requests for thecoming 2014 year until August 31, 2013 (You will need to contact theappropriate Instrument Chair for instruments other than piano).

The 2014 CM season will take place over an 8-weekend period - giving us atotal of 16 evaluation days. Here are the official 2014 CM evaluation dates:

February 15 – April 62/15, 2/16, 2/22, 2/23, 3/1, 3/2, 3/8, 3/9, 3/15, 3/16, 3/22, 3/23, 3/29, 3/30,4/5, 4/6

Once your Branch has decided on preferred dates for your 2014 CMevaluations, please email the appropriate Instrument Scheduling Chair withyour date request(s), the number of Evaluators needed for each date, andthe location in which evaluations will be held (an estimate is fine.) Pleasenote that chairs may not be able to honor all of your date requestsdepending on the size of your Branch and the number of Evaluators yourBranch will need. In such cases, a different date will be suggested to yourBranch.

Thank you for all of your work,

Carolyn ChristianPiano Evaluator North Scheduling [email protected]

Annie ChenPiano Evaluator South Scheduling [email protected]

Gloria HoStrings Evaluator North Scheduling [email protected]

Cheri Hutchison-DierlStrings Evaluator South Scheduling [email protected]

Sarah SandvigVoice Evaluator North/South Scheduling [email protected]

Emily SenchukWinds Evaluator North/South Scheduling [email protected]

July 8, 2013

Certificate of MeritCertificate of MeritCertificate of MeritRegistration Eligibility:Registration Eligibility:Registration Eligibility:

July 31, 2013 is the deadline torenew your MTAC membership.There is no grace period. Pleasehelp us to ensure that allmembers – especially CMteachers – wishing to renew doso before July 31, in order tomaintain their 2013-2014 CMeligibility.

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*CM TOW listed in this issue is a compilation of

CM Tip of the Week which were previouslysent to CM Branches commencing July 2013.

A Compilation ofA Compilation ofA Compilation of

CM TOW*CM TOW*CM TOW*

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Aug 31 , 2013Deadline for Branch Chairs to get their requested dates to thePiano Scheduling Chairs and Instrumental Chairs.

Registration & Evaluator SignRegistration & Evaluator SignRegistration & Evaluator Sign---upupup

Oct 1 , 2013 Database opens for Registration.

Oct 31, 201311:59 p.m. Database closed for Registration for all branches.Branches may not make their own registration deadline. Nolate registration.

Nov 1, 2013

Fees, one teacher and one check, must be submitted directlyto the Branch Chair and must be postmarked no later thanNovember 1. Teacher Work Contracts (if required by Branch)must also be submitted at this time.

Nov 15-30, 2013 Evaluator Choice Form posted at Teacher’s Home page.

Nov 30, 2013Branch CM fees due to State Office. Check from Branch toState Office for the branch CM fees must be postmarked by11/30 or a 1% late fee will be imposed.

Enter Evaluation Information Online, Evaluator Input, and Panel InputEnter Evaluation Information Online, Evaluator Input, and Panel InputEnter Evaluation Information Online, Evaluator Input, and Panel Input

Jan 2, 2014Database opens for entering evaluation information andRepertoire online. Note: Individual branch will set its owndeadline for teachers to enter evaluation information online.

Jan 2, 2014 Database opens for Evaluators to confirm assignments.

Jan 15, 2014Deadline for Panel Teachers to enter repertoire online.Deadline for Panel students to revert to Non-Panel status.NEW THIS YEAR: Last chance to revert.

Jan 15, 2014 Deadline for Evaluators to confirm assignments.

Jan 20, 2014 Database opens for Branch Chairs to verify Evaluator List.

Jan 31, 2014 Deadline for Brach Chairs to verify Evaluator List.

Jan 31, 2014 Deadline to submit YAG Letter of Intent and repertoire.

CM Evaluation DatesCM Evaluation DatesCM Evaluation Dates

Feb 15 – Apr 6, 20142/15, 2/16,2/22, 2/23,3/1, 3/2,3/8, 3/9,3/15, 3/16,3/22, 3/23,3/29, 3/304/5, 4/6

Branch CM Evaluations North and South.Note: Teachers check with Branch Chair for your branch’s evaluation dates.

Sarah SandvigSarah SandvigSarah SandvigVoice Evaluator North/South


Voice Evaluator North/South

Scheduling Coordinator

Voice Panel Regional North/South Coordinator

Voice Convention Recital Coordinator

[email protected]

Emily SenchukEmily SenchukEmily SenchukWinds Evaluator North/South


Winds Evaluator North/South

Scheduling Coordinator

Winds Panel Regional North/South Coordinator

Winds Convention Recital Coordinator

[email protected]

Natsuki FukasawaNatsuki FukasawaNatsuki FukasawaPiano Regional & Finals Panel North Coordinator

[email protected]

Vera HoalimVera HoalimVera HoalimPanel Finals Coordinator

[email protected]

Marie KanetaMarie KanetaMarie KanetaPiano Regional Panel South Coordinator / CCSR*

[email protected]

Nicole A. BurnsNicole A. BurnsNicole A. Burns Young Artist Guild Coordinator

[email protected]

HueiHueiHuei---Ping Chen LinPing Chen LinPing Chen LinPiano Festival Convention Recital Coordinator

[email protected]

Lauren GoodallLauren GoodallLauren Goodall Piano Theme & Ensemble Convention

Recital Coordinator

[email protected]

Ardes AbadArdes AbadArdes AbadPiano New Materials Convention

Recital Coordinator / CCSR*

[email protected]

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** Branch Fast Schedule/Generate Evaluation Report

*CCSR - CM Chair Computer Support Representative:

Branch names from

Alameda–Golden Gate: Sue Scofield

Hacienda Heights–Los Angeles County: Marie Kaneta

Marin County–Orange County West: Peggy Taylor

Palo Alto–Riverside County: Michelle Rumley

Sacramento County–San Mateo County: Ryan Huo

Santa Barbara County–Sonoma County: Ardes Abad

South Bay–Yolo: Susan Beaty



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Feb 22-23, Mar 1-2, 2014 Piano Panel Regional North.

Feb 22-23, Mar 1-2, 2014Piano Panel Regional South.

Mar 9, 2014* Strings Panel Regional North.

Feb 22, 2014* Strings (Violin & Viola) Panel Regional South.

Feb 23, 2014* Strings (Cellos & YAG for all Strings) Panel Regional South.

TBA Winds and Voice Panel Regional North.

Mar 2, 2014 Winds and Voice Panel Regional South.

Mar 10, 2014Deadline for Panel applicants to complete theory tests at theirown branch.

* Tentative

Panel Finals DatesPanel Finals DatesPanel Finals Dates

Mar 10, 2014 Deadlines for Panel Final Application. No late applications.

Mar 28-29-30, 2014 Final Panel Auditions South.

Mar 29, 2014 Winds and Voice Final Panel.

Mar 30, 2014 Strings Final Panel North and South.

April 5-6, 2014 Final Panel Auditions North (Piano).

Convention & Other YearConvention & Other YearConvention & Other Year---end Deadlinesend Deadlinesend Deadlines

Apr 7, 2014 Theory test materials may be released statewide.

Apr 15, 2014Deadline for Convention Applications. $25 ConventionApplication Fee per student is due.

Apr 15, 2014Deadline to apply for Make-up Evaluations (MUP) for HighSchool Students only, with valid excuse.

Apr 25, 2014Deadline for Chair to send MUP applications and fees to StateOffice.

May 2-3-4, 2014 CM Council Meeting.

May 15, 2014Deadline for Completion of MUP evaluation, High SchoolStudents only, with valid excuse.

May 31, 2014Deadline for teachers to report database entry errors. Nochanges made after this date.

May 31, 2014 Deadline to enter MUP results.

Jun 1, 2014 Convention recitals schedules posted on the state website.

Jun 27-Jul 1, 2014 Convention 2014 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport.

For Piano, Strings & WindsFor Piano, Strings & WindsFor Piano, Strings & WindsSun, Oct 13, 2013Sun, Oct 13, 2013Sun, Oct 13, 20131:30-2:30 PM: All New Evaluators2:30-4:30 PM: General Session(required for all Evaluators-New and Active)

Cosumnes River College8401 Center ParkwaySacramento, CA 95823

For PianoFor PianoFor PianoSat, Nov 2, 2013Sat, Nov 2, 2013Sat, Nov 2, 20131:00-2:00 PM: All New Evaluators2:00-4:00 PM: General Session(required for all Evaluators-New and Active)

Carol Herndon's Studio1699 Shasta AvenueSan Jose, CA 95128

Please RSVP athttp://fs24.formsite.com/cmcouncil/evaltrainingsignup/index.htmlbeginning on September 1.

All attendees must complete anEvaluator Quiz prior to theSession you attend. This willserve as your "Admission Ticket."

For more info,contact thePiano Evaluator North Training &Recruiting Coordinator & BranchChair North Support:

Tina [email protected]

NORTHNORTHNORTHEvaluator Training SessionsEvaluator Training SessionsEvaluator Training Sessions

ForForFor October 2013October 2013October 2013

NewsletterNewsletterNewsletterPlease submit all articles and information by September 30, 2013 (deadline)Please submit all articles and information by September 30, 2013 (deadline)Please submit all articles and information by September 30, 2013 (deadline)

to the Information Coordinator:to the Information Coordinator:to the Information Coordinator:Sue Scofield:Sue Scofield:Sue Scofield: [email protected]@[email protected]

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Albéniz (Spain)Cervantes (Cuba)Chávez (Mexico)De Falla (Spain)

Gianneo (Argentina)Ginastera (Argentina)

Granados (Spain)Lecuona (Cuba)

Mompou (Spain)Nazareth (Brazil)

For PianoFor PianoFor PianoSat, Oct 12, 2013Sat, Oct 12, 2013Sat, Oct 12, 20131:30-2:30 PM: All New Evaluators2:30-4:30 PM: General Session(required for all Evaluators-New and Active)

Madeline Miller's Studio25809 Lochmoor RoadValencia, CA 91355

Sun, Oct 20, 2013Sun, Oct 20, 2013Sun, Oct 20, 20131:30-2:30 PM: All New Evaluators2:30-4:30 PM: General Session(required for all Evaluators-New and Active)

Sarah Sandvig's Studio11162 Ranger DriveLos Alamitos, CA 90720

Sun, Nov 3, 2013Sun, Nov 3, 2013Sun, Nov 3, 20131:30-2:30 PM: All New Evaluators2:30-4:30 PM: General Session(required for all Evaluators-New and Active)

Peggy Taylor's Studio11322 Eloise StreetCerritos, CA 90703

Please RSVP athttp://fs24.formsite.com/cmcouncil/evaltrainingsignup/index.htmlbeginning on September 1.

All attendees must complete anEvaluator Quiz prior to theSession you attend. This willserve as your "Admission Ticket."

For more info, contact thePiano Evaluator South Training &Recruiting Coordinator & BranchChair South Support / CCSR:

Susan [email protected]

SOUTHSOUTHSOUTHEvaluator Training SessionsEvaluator Training SessionsEvaluator Training Sessions Latin American and Spanish MusicLatin American and Spanish MusicLatin American and Spanish Music

Convention Theme for 2013, 2014, and 2015Convention Theme for 2013, 2014, and 2015Convention Theme for 2013, 2014, and 2015

This exciting Theme topic is for Conventions in 2013, 2014, and (by popularrequest) 2015. The Theme includes music by composers who were born in orlived and worked primarily in South America, Central America, Mexico, Cuba,Puerto Rico, Spain and Portugal. Here are a few composers to consider,though there are many more:

Piazzolla* (Argentina)*arrangements andtranscriptions ofPiazzolla’s music areallowed

Pinto (Brazil)Ponce (Mexico)Seixas (Portugal)Soler (Spain)Turina (Spain)

Also, this includes music written in Latin American or Spanish style bycomposers of any nationality. Examples include Debussy and Ravel’s Spanish-themed music, pieces in Latin American or Spanish style by our currentpedagogical composers, and compositions in Latin jazz style. There are manypossibilities.

Suggested reading: The California Music Teacher Summer 2011 issue (Vol.34, Num. 3) has an article by Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi titled, “Beyond theExotic: Teaching Latin American Piano Pieces,” which has helpful informationabout pedagogy, composers, and piano literature.

Teachers should contact their branch CM Chair if there are any questions.

Piano, Strings, Voice, Winds: Levels 3 – AdvancedHarp: Levels 1 – Advanced7-minute time limit



Ashley Kim, 18, graduated from Torrey Pines High School. Sheis a student of Jane Masur. She was principal flutist for the past threeyears and a member for five years of the San Diego Youth Symphony’sOrchestra, Philharmonia, and Chamber Orchestra. Ashley was the2011 winner and recipient of the Coastal Communities Concert Band’s$1,500 Don Caneva Music Scholarship. She received 1st place alternatein Winds IV Division at San Diego MTAC Concerto Competition (2013),2nd place in Senior Winds Division at MTAC VOCE State Competition(2013), and 1st place at the NCMTAC Senior Scholarship Audition (2013).She performed in MTAC’s Panel Master Class in 2012. Her communityinvolvements include performing in the pit orchestra in San Diego GlobeTheater’s production “The Odyssey” (2011), “Best and Brightest” side-by-side with the San Diego Symphony, International Youth Symphonysummer music camp, and “A Salute to Young Musicians” with theCoastal Communities Concert.

Aside from her extensive flute playing, Ashley volunteers forher student-organized school club. She volunteers at the South BayRecreation Center every Saturday, and teaches flute and piano tostudents who are unable to afford music lessons. She interns at theReuben H. Fleet Science Center and at her local library. As an APScholar, Ashley was a member of her school’s National Honor Societyand California Scholarship Federation. She takes great interest in a widerange of science studies, placing in 2nd in the Senior Chemistry Divisionat the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair in 2011, andparticipating annually in the Science Olympiad since 7th grade.

Ashley acknowledges the following who have given herinspiration and perseverance in her music studies: Jane Masur, DanaBurnett, Jeff Edmons, Cheryl Bretsnyder, and Sunah Jong.

Ashley will be attending University of California, Berkeley, inthe fall.

Ashley Kim, FlutistAshley Kim, FlutistAshley Kim, Flutist

Ashley Kim, FlutistAshley Kim, FlutistAshley Kim, FlutistYAG Class of 2013, [email protected] Class of 2013, [email protected] Class of 2013, [email protected]

ProgramSonata in E Major, BWV 1035 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. S. Bach

Concertino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cécile Chaminade

Poem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Griffes

Acht Stücke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Hindemith

Fantasie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georges Hüe

Concerto for Flute and Orchestra: I. Allegro Moderato . .Lowell Liebermann

Flute Concerto No.1 in G Major, K. 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W. A. Mozart

Andante Pastoral et Scherzettino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Taffanel



Viola Chan, FlutistViola Chan, FlutistViola Chan, Flutist

Viola Chan is a junior at Rosemead High School. Shehas studied flute with Mr. Bolin Pan (former principal flutist ofthe Shanghai Symphony Orchestra) since the age of ten.

Viola is principal flutist of the Olympia Youth Orches-tra and the Pasadena Young Musicians Orchestra. Her majorachievements include: 1st Place winner of MTAC’s VOCE SeniorWind Solo in 2013; recipient of the 2012 Young MusiciansFoundation Scholarship; chosen soloist for Mount St. Mary’sCollege’s Concerto Competition for Young Artists in 2012; 1st

place in the Southwestern Youth Music Festival (SYMF) forFlute Open Solo in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012; 1st place in the11th Annual High School Flute Competition of CSULB’s Bob ColeConservatory of Music in 2012; 1st place and chosen soloist inthe Young Wind Musician category of the 49th Annual SYMF in2011; 1st Place in MTAC’s VOCE Intermediate Wind Solo in2011; and 1st Place in MTAC’s VOCE Intermediate Ensemble in2011.

Viola was selected to perform in a master class heldby Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway at the ColburnSchool Conservatory of Music in October 2010, and at the LosAngeles Philharmonic’s Opening Night Gala Concert at theHollywood Bowl in June 2008.

In addition to her flute playing, Viola is a chambersinger and handbell player in San Gabriel Valley Children’sChorus, and has been since 2000.

Viola Chan, FlutistViola Chan, FlutistViola Chan, FlutistYAG Class of 2013, [email protected] Class of 2013, [email protected] Class of 2013, [email protected]

ProgramConcerto in G Major: I. Allegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johann Quantz

Sonata in E minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. S. Bach

Sonata in A minor for Flute Solo: I. Poco adagio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K. P. E. Bach

Partita in A minor for Solo Flute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . J. S. Bach

Concerto in G Major: I. Allegro maestoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W. A. Mozart

Concerto in E. minor, Op. 57: I. Allegro maestoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saverio Mercadante

Concertino, Op. 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cecil Chaminade

Fantaisie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georges Hüe

Poem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Griffes

Concerto in F minor “Winter”: I. Allegro non molto; II. Largo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antonio Vivaldi

Sonata in D Major: II. Scherzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sergei Prokofiev

Fantaisie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .François Borne

Concerto for Flute & Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacques Ibert

Concerto Op. 39: III. Presto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowell Liebermann

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Certificate of MeritCertificate of MeritCertificate of MeritNewsletterNewsletterNewsletterTiffany Chung, ViolinistTiffany Chung, ViolinistTiffany Chung, ViolinistYAG Class of 2013, [email protected] Class of 2013, [email protected] Class of 2013, [email protected]

Tiffany Chung, 16, is a junior at PalosVerdes Peninsula High school. She began herviolin studies at the age of five, and currentlystudies with Gail Gerding-Mellert. She would liketo thank Gail for being such a wonderful teacher,and for inspiring a love of music in her.

Tiffany has participated in master classeswith Lorenz Gamma, Linda Wang, Almita Vamos,and Alice Schoenfeld. She has participated in theMontecito International Music Festival and theLamont Summer Music Academy in Denver. Sheis the concertmaster of her school’s orchestra,first violinist of the Colburn Chamber Orchestra,and a member of Colburn’s Chamber MusicInstitute.

In addition to the time she spends with herviolin, Tiffany recently received the President’sVolunteer Service Award, is a member of herschool’s National Honors Society, a co-presidentof her school’s Latin club, and enjoys reading.

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ProgramSonata no. 3 in C Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. S. Bach

Zigeunerweisen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sarasate

Sonata no. 5 (Spring) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beethoven

Sonata no. 1 in G minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. S. Bach

Scherzo Tarantelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wieniawski

Violin Concerto: 2nd and 3rd movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tchaikovsky

Violin Concerto No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saint-Saens

Chaconne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vitali

Caprice No. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paganini

Introduction and Tarantella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarasate

Tambourin Chinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kreisler

Recitativo et Scherzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kreisler

Sonata No. 2 in D minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bach

Salut d’amour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elgar

Introduction et Rondo Capriciosso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint-Saens



Jin Joo Hong has been studying the piano for over tenyears. Her inspiration and passion for musical performancewere accelerated when she began her studies with her currentteacher, Dr. Kook Hee Hong.

Jin Joo has been award top prizes in various competi-tions including the Diamond Bar Performing Arts Contest, theMusical Arts Club of Orange County’s annual competition,Southwestern Youth Music Festival (SYMF)’s open concerto,and many others. She was selected to play at the MTAC Con-vention Master Class in 2012, and recently performed atMTAC Orange County’s Certificate of Merit Honors Recital.She was broadcasted on Sundays Live Music, Classical KUSC91.5 FM, and appeared as a soloist with the Korean SymphonyOrchestra and the Southern California Philharmonic.

Jin Joo has performed in master classes for prestigiousteachers including Dr. Lidia Boguslavsky, Dr. Edna Golandsky,Dr. Marc Silverman, Dr. Min Kwon, Dr. Martin Canin, Dr. Pav-lina Dokovska and Dr. Solomon Mikowsky. She receivedawards from Congressman Ed Royce and Assemblyman CurtHagman for special recognition in performance.

Jin Joo is not only interested in solo piano, but alsochamber music and two-piano music; her piano trio is coachedby Professor Alexander Suleiman of the University of SouthernCalifornia.

Jin Joo will be attending Eastman School of Music onscholarships.

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ProgramPrelude and Fugue in C minor, WTC II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. S. Bach

Sonata, Op. 2, No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ludwig van BeethovenI. AllegroII. AdagioIII. Menuetto, AllegrettoIV. Prestissimo

Rhapsody, Op. 79, No. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johannes Brahms

Etude, Op. 25, No. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frédéric Chopin

Etude No. 8 “Pour les agréments” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude Debussy

Four Spanish Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manuel de Falla1. Aragonesa4. Andaluza



Connie Chen currently studies piano with Dr. WilliamWellborn and formerly with Ms. Jing Yang.

Connie is a winner of the 2011 and 2012 U.S. ChopinFoundation Scholarship Competition, and in October 2012 shewas one of two outstanding scholarship recipients nationwideto perform two concerts in the U.S. Chopin Foundation’s“Chopin for All” concert series in Ft. Lauderdale and CoralGables, Florida. She was the first prize winner of thestatewide 2011-2012 CAPMT Concerto Competition. In 2011,she won the International Piano Academy and FestivalCompetition in Ebenfurth, Austria, and in the summer of 2012she performed Weber’s Konzertstück in F minor with theWiener Neustädter Instrumentalisten Orchestra in Austria.She recently received the Livermore-Amador SymphonyAssociation Award.

At the 2012 Marilyn Mindell Piano Competition,Connie won the Best Sonata Prize and second place. She wonFirst Prize at the East Bay Music Foundation PianoCompetition in both 2008 and 2010 in the Primary II andJunior divisions, respectively, and First Prize at the PleasantonCultural Arts Council Youth Excellence Awards/Music Divisionin 2010. She performed in the Junior Bach Festival in 2009and 2010.

Connie will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall,majoring in civil engineering with a minor in music.

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ProgramPrelude and Fugue No. 23 in B Major, BWV 892, WTC Book II . . . . .J.S. Bach

Sonata in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ludwig van Beethoven

Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22 . . .Frédéric Chopin

Sonata, Op. 28, No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sergei Prokofiev

Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10, No. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frédéric Chopin



Jonathan Shao, 17, is a senior at Mission San JoseHigh School in Fremont. He has been studying the pianosince the age of six and is currently a student of OlyaKatsman.

Over the past few years, Jonathan has won nu-merous awards in competitions, including the CaliforniaPiano Music Teachers State Honors Auditions, East BayMusic Festival, Menuhin-Dowling Young Pianist Competi-tion, Pacific Musical Society, Sylvia Ghiglieri Piano Com-petition, US Open Music Competition, and Fremont Cul-tural Arts Young Artist Showcase. In addition, he hasparticipated in the Junior Bach Festival multiple timesand has been selected to play in MTAC’s Panel HonorsRecitals and Master Classes.

He attended California Summer Music in 2009,and the following year attended the Beijing InternationalMusic Festival and Academy. Last June he traveled toTennessee for the International Piano Festival at Lee Uni-versity.

In addition to his music and his never-endingschoolwork, Jonathan devotes his time to playing andwatching all types of sports and enjoying classic movies.He will be attending Yale University in the fall.

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ProgramToccata in G minor, BWV 915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J. S. Bach

Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI/52 . . . . Franz Joseph HaydnAllegroAdagioPresto

Preludes, Op. 23, Nos. 1 and 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sergei Rachmaninoff

Intermezzi, Op. 117, Nos. 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johannes Brahms

Carnaval, Op. 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Schumann

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