It was wonderful to see so many of you again at our August Brunch, and the year ahead promises to be an exciting one! DVMTA has so much to offer -- General meetings provide tremendous learning opportunities as we gain insight from each other and from other professionals in our field; our social activities give us opportunities to network, problem solve and simply enjoy getting to know each other better; and our events, described here in the newsletter, provide even the most reluctant, struggling student opportunities to shine!

I’m looking forward to working with you all to provide these wonderful opportunities, knowing that “Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success!”

​Lori Weidemann
DVMTA President 2020-2022

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Welcome back to a new year – we’re so glad you’re joining us! As we kick off another exciting year, I want to point out that we are Better Together because Together Everyone Achieves More! Can you see the word hidden in that phrase? The benefit of being a part of DVMTA is that you are part of a TEAM that is working together to provide opportunities for our students, professional development for our members, and connection with fellow musicians. Because we’re in this together, teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success! The purpose and strength of DVMTA is working together to achieve that which we could not on our own, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards while providing opportunities in which students and teachers can thrive.
We are excited to invite you and anyone else interested in joining DVMTA to our August Brunch being held on August 20. This is a great opportunity to meet with the other members and get information about this year’s events! Being connected is so important, so let’s look for ways to encourage and support one another because by combining our effort we can accomplish so much more!
Lori Weidemann
DVMTA President 2020-2022

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As we finish up our events for the year and prepare for summer, I hope you can breathe a sigh of relief, while at the same time feel a sense of exhilaration that, even in the midst of a pandemic, we have all learned innovative ways to do what we love: teach young minds and provide opportunities for growth and musical expression. Resilience at its best!
It’s been a wonderful year for DVMTA thanks to those of you who organized and who volunteered at events. I can’t thank you enough for helping to make these events successful. I’m so proud of our chairmen and their willingness to think outside the box to come up with new ways to provide similar experiences for our students.
I want to thank Wendi Heslop and Amy King for organizing our recent April Brunch, and Toni Tetreau for opening up her beautiful home and backyard. The delicious food, great conversations, and time together were enjoyed by all those who were able to attend. I also want to thank Tammy Shorts, our Vice President, who has organized the speakers for our General Meetings. The topics have been so helpful and fun, and she has put in so much time and energy to bring us relevant topics presented by amazing guests and friends.
The greatest DVMTA moments for me this past year have been being able to associate with and learn from so many talented and amazing friends and peers, who give so much to DVMTA. This organization doesn’t happen without the dedication and service of so many, and I truly appreciate all you do.
I wish everyone a wonderful, safe and blessed summer, and look forward to seeing you again at our August Brunch, Friday, August 20th to begin a new year!
Lori Weidemann, DVMTA President

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What a wonderful, busy, exciting time of the year it is! The final weeks of the school year still hold Awards in Excellence Winners Recitals, April Brunch, Achievement Day, and the Awards Plus recognition ceremony. I hope that you will find a few moments to recognize and congratulate each of your students for their efforts and accomplishments, great or small. I have challenged myself to find new ways to do just that. Instead of saying “good job”, I say:

• “Listen to that! I can tell you put a lot of work into this piece.”
  
• “You didn’t give up. What made you keep going?”
  
• “Congratulations! That took a lot of time and effort, and you really improved.”
  
• “Wow! How did you do that?”
  
• “Look at that! You spent a lot of time focusing on the trouble spots and your piece really shows it!”
  
• “You really challenged yourself and your hard work and effort has paid off!“
  

There is no end to the ways in which we can encourage, motivate and inspire our students --- and they will be noticeably affected and glad you did!
I invite you to join us at the April Brunch on April 30th! It is our last General Meeting of the school year and will not have a Zoom option, given the nature of the event. Details are in this newsletter and on the DVMTA website. The brunch is a great time for members to take some moments to relax, connect and share ideas, and celebrate our successes ---which have been many! I can’t thank enough those who have served and volunteered and helped in any way to make our events and organization run so smoothly. You make DVMTA what it is, and every moment of time you give is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Lori Weidemann, DVMTA President

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