Musical Achievement Evaluations (MAE)

Letter from the Chair

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We have organized six 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. The way it's organized offers a lot of support from the MMTA MAE Chair. Maria Reesman Chair, MMTA MAE 781-750-8840 mmreesman@yahoo.com

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. I will be very happy to answer any and all questions. I can also help you contact teachers that already participate in this Event for more information. Hope to hear from you soon!!

Maria Reesman, Chair
MAE@mmta.net

Centers

North Shore: Date: March 15, 2008
Postmark Deadline: February 15, 2008
Location: Gordon College
Contact: Norma Brunner
255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984
978- 867-4102
Click here for directions

Metro-West, Lexington: Date: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Postmark Deadline: March 8
Location: Yamaha Music School
Contact: Maria Reesman
21 Greenwood Rd., Burlington, MA 01803
781-750-8840
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Metro-West, Natick: Date: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Postmark Deadline: March 8
Location: M. Steinert & Sons, Natick
Contact: Viktorija Knezevic
74 Roberts Dr., Bedford, MA 01730
781-325-4649
knezevicviktorija@yahoo.com
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South Shore: Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Postmark Deadline: March 8
Location: James Library, Norwell
Contact: Ellen Everett, 7 N. Boundary Rd., Pembroke, MA 02359
ellen.everett@verizon.net

Directions: (40 River St. in Norwell). Take interstate 3 south to exit 13, Hanover Mall Turn left off ramp onto route 53 (Washington St) Go for 0.6 miles and turn right (1st stoplight) onto route 123 Go for 3 miles and turn right onto River Rd. Library is small antique building on the right.

Southeastern: Date: March 15, 2008
Postmark Deadline: February 15
Location: Mattapoisett Congregational Church in Mattapoisett, MA
Contact: Kimberley Wheeler, 33 Joanne Dr, Marion, MA 02738
kim_wheeler@comcast.net