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November 2022 General Meeting

11/20/2022

 
DVMTA members met Friday, November 18, 2022 at My First Piano for the November General Meeting. Our guest presenter was Dr. Michael Bryson, Chairman of of the music department at International Baptist College and Seminary in Chandler, AZ. Dr. Bryson was delightful as he shared practical tools on composing music, and teaching composition to our students. Composing and arranging are creative ways to deepen a connection to music, and allow students the opportunity for self-expression. We are very grateful to Dr. Bryson for sharing his wisdom, and for sharing simple techniques to teach and motivate students as they develop their composition skills.

October 2022 General Meeting

11/3/2022

 
The October General Meeting is the music preview for the Cavalcade of Rhythm Duets that will be performed in February. We always have a great time at this meeting, and enjoy reading through these fun duet pieces together. This year's theme is "Pirate Partners," and we cannot wait to have students learn and perform. The read through was held Friday, October 29th at The Music Store. We are grateful for their hospitality, and for the Cavalcade Committee, who have worked hard all summer to prepare. 

September 2022 General Meeting

11/3/2022

 
How does a teacher set goals for their students? How can we help them achieve "small" goals, as well as long-term success? These were the questions addressed at DVMTA's September General Meeting on September 30, 2022. "Glorious Goals" was presented by DVMTA members Carolyn Rooder, Claire Westlake, and Carolyn Eldredge. These wonderful teachers provided insight into how our DVMTA student events can help to achieve the small and simple goals, as well as the larger and more meaningful aspirations students have. We love to get together and discuss student success, and we are thankful for all of the advice and experience that was shared by everyone. 

August Brunch - Aug. 19, 2022

11/3/2022

 
DVMTA members and friends gathered to kick off the 2022-23 year. We love this annual tradition of meeting together to enjoy good food, and to get a preview of what is coming up. The August Brunch Committee went all out, and the food and decorations were fantastic. DVMTA President, Tammy Shorts, presented the slide show to provide information for the general meetings and the student events that will be happening this year. The DVMTA theme for the year is "Creating Lifelong Musicians." As music teachers we have the opportunity to not only teach music skills, but to create a desire to keep music as a central part of everything we do. There is so much to gain from music, and we are happy to provide the tools to help students become engaged in music for a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who helped make this brunch a success, we have so much to look forward to this year! 
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