Happy New Year DVMTA Members! Warmest greetings to you, I hope your holidays have been eventful and joyous. Celebrating a new year brings reflection, resolve and optimism, along with the hope of fulfilled wishes and goals. As my students have returned from the winter break, I’ve thought of what each is in need of most. For some, it’s a review of their note reading and sight reading skills, for others it’s a renewed effort to finish their Cavalcade pieces and think of new recital pieces. Some students were just in need of telling me every little detail of their time away over the holidays. I love how every student is different and special. As teachers we have the opportunity to find out what makes each so unique, and to challenge ourselves to bring out the best in every student.
November’s general meeting was wonderful. The panel discussion on Preparing Students for Competition was so valuable, each teacher had so much to contribute, thank you to all those who shared their wisdom, tips and experience: Fei Xu, Kathy Rood, Lori Weidemann, Charles Newton, and Claire Westlake. I loved a quote given by Charles, “Amateurs practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.” (I have much more practicing to do). DVMTA is privileged to have such fabulous members!
Thank you to Lisa Hunt for organizing our December Luncheon at Jalapeno Buck’s, it was great fun. The food was amazing, and the company was wonderful. I’m so glad we get to spend a few moments every now and then just relaxing and visiting. Now that the holidays are over we get to focus on our spring events: Cavalcade, Awards in Excellence and Achievement Day. There are many students already preparing, and it’s sure to be an exciting and rewarding season. Good luck as you prepare your students for these upcoming events, see you there!
-Shannon Payne, DVMTA President
November’s general meeting was wonderful. The panel discussion on Preparing Students for Competition was so valuable, each teacher had so much to contribute, thank you to all those who shared their wisdom, tips and experience: Fei Xu, Kathy Rood, Lori Weidemann, Charles Newton, and Claire Westlake. I loved a quote given by Charles, “Amateurs practice until they get it right, professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.” (I have much more practicing to do). DVMTA is privileged to have such fabulous members!
Thank you to Lisa Hunt for organizing our December Luncheon at Jalapeno Buck’s, it was great fun. The food was amazing, and the company was wonderful. I’m so glad we get to spend a few moments every now and then just relaxing and visiting. Now that the holidays are over we get to focus on our spring events: Cavalcade, Awards in Excellence and Achievement Day. There are many students already preparing, and it’s sure to be an exciting and rewarding season. Good luck as you prepare your students for these upcoming events, see you there!
-Shannon Payne, DVMTA President
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