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May 2018 Newsletter

6/7/2018

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Hello and Happy May to you! Somehow the end of the year has arrived, and summer is just around the corner. So much excitement for so many. It’s a great time to look forward to upcoming adventures and to reflect on the adventures of this past year.
Our DVMTA theme this year has been “The Adventure Begins”, and I’m so pleased with all that has been accomplished. We ran the course through Music Marathon, and discovered hidden treasures from budding composers with Original Composition. The drumbeat of Cavalcade brought us to the Circus and we soared high above the Circus ring.  Students climbed their way atop the mountain of Excellence for Awards in Excellence, and we enjoyed the view with them. The twists and turns within the maze of Achievement Day have honed skills and abilities, and Awards Plus students rode the wave of Accomplishment and Recognition. Congratulations to all for a wonderful year, filled with adventure and experience. In the book “Wonder” the main character, August Pullman, states, “I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.” I wholeheartedly agree, and there are none more deserving than our fabulous DVMTA students and their teachers! 
The end of this DVMTA year also brings change within the DVMTA Board, and I want to thank all DVMTA members who have supported the outgoing Board and Committees so wonderfully. It has been a pleasure to serve as President, and I’ve appreciated all the kind words of encouragement and the support that is given every day as members serve to make DVMTA function so well. I wish the incoming President, Executive Officers and Board members success and thank them for their service. Have a wonderful summer!
-Shannon Payne, DVMTA President

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Awards Plus 2018-May 14, 2018

6/7/2018

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Awards Plus recognizes outstanding DVMTA students for their commitment to DVMTA Events. Students are required to participate in four out of five events, for three out of five years. It's an accomplishment indeed, and these students deserve all the recognition they receive. This year there were 10 Devoted Performers, as well as 1 Senior Scholarship recipient. This graduating Senior was awarded for her outstanding musical achievements, and dedication to DVMTA. Thank you to Lorri McHardy and all teachers who participated. It's a wonderful event to celebrate!
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Achievement Day 2018-May 12, 2018

6/7/2018

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For the second year, the venue for Achievement Day was at MCC's Performing Arts Center. Students came to be tested and evaluated in the areas of Theory, Sight Reading, Ear Training, Composers, Technique, Duets and Composition, as well as playing memorized pieces for DVMTA Evaluators. This is always a great day to celebrate all that has been accomplished this past year for students, as well as teachers.  A dedicated 195 students participated from 25 studios. A grateful thank you to Carolyn Rooder and Beth Christensen, and to all the amazing DVMTA teachers who helped with so much for this day.

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Students performed wonderfully for testing and evaluations!
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April Brunch 2018-April 27, 2018

6/7/2018

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Members gathered to celebrate the close of another wonderful DVMTA year. With a few events still remaining, there was still business to attend to, but we enjoyed a delicious brunch organized by Linda Carpenter and her committee. Thank you to all who helped! Carolyn Rooder spent a few moments giving wonderful advice and direction to teachers on effective student evaluation.  This meeting also marked the completion of service for the current DVMTA Executive Officers and Board, and the installation of the new Executive Officers and Board for 2018 to 2020. Thank you so much to all who have served and helped, either on the Board, a committee, or for individual meetings and events. DVMTA is successful because of its giving and dedicated members!
DVMTA's new Executive Officers 
President: Carolyn Rooder
Vice-President: Hollie Lunt
Secretary: Kelli Riding
Treasurer: Joni Walker
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