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Letter from the Chair
We have organized five centers and contacted experienced, well qualified Evaluators that will follow the Masterclass approach. This is a wonderful opportunity for students "to try out" repertory they are preparing for end of year performance opportunities, in a positive and nurturing environment. The personal interaction is the best way possible to evaluate and help support the learning process. It also serves as an educational tool to prove ourselves as dedicated and experienced music educators.
There are no levels or structure that determines what pieces are to be chosen. The teacher and student are free to select 2 pieces to be performed. Memory is encouraged but not required. The length of the evaluation is 15 min. It's recommended that students from beginner to late intermediate use up to 6 minutes of playing time and more advanced students 9 minutes.
We are now appealing to teachers who have not experienced the benefits of this Evaluation to please contact me for more details. We would also love to add a Center(s) to offer MAE to more teachers in MA. We need volunteers to Chair and help set up new Centers. Please contact State MAE Chair Debby Burzynski at MAE@mmta.net if interested.
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about entering students in this evaluation. The deadlines start at the beginning of February, and the Dates for the Centers are in March and end in April. (see below for dates and places.)
I encourage you to discuss with your students and their parents the possibility of entering in such a worthwhile activity. Please contact the center directors if you have any questions. Hope to hear from you soon!!
Centers
North Shore: Date: March 17, 2012
Registration Deadline: February 25, 2012
Location: Gordon College
Contact: Norma Brunner
978- 867-4102
norma.brunner@gordon.edu
Click here for directions
Metro-West: Date: March 25, 2012
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2012
Location: Boston Organ and Piano, 677 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760-1824
Contact: Maya Isyanova
617-558-7753
maya.isyanova@hotmail.com
Arlington: Date: March 31, 2012
Registration Deadline: February 28, 2012
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 929 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA 02476
Contact: Colleen Henry
781-305-3565
cbhkeys@yahoo.com
Southeastern: Date: March 10, 2012
RegistrDeadline: February 14, 2012
Location: JPB Studio, Swansea, MA
Contact: Jennifer Boisvert
508-678-2084
Jipboisvert@comcast.net