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Three activities will take place concurrently on February 12, 2011, at Swope
Hall, West Chester University – MLMTA Play-a-Thon, the KITS Theory
Examination, and the Mini-masterclasses.
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Between 1:30 & 4:00, the KITS theory examination will be administered. It is a
nationally-standardized test that covers reading, vocabulary, listening, and
playing. Each student who passes receives a certificate. Students with a score
of 90 or above are placed on the National Honor Roll and receive a gold star on
their certificates. All teachers registering students for the KITS exam are
urged to order a curriculum guide ($3.00).
KITS Music Theory Workbooks for steps primary through six ($5.00) are also
available, but you may use any theory method to prepare your students. You may
order materials from KITS, 9732 Corral Dr., Potomac, MD 20854. Please make
copies of the Declaration of Eligibility (included in newsletter) for each
student participating, have the student, parent and teacher sign it and send it
along with the registration and payment of $6.00/student to Pavinee Snyder.
Postmark deadline for registration is Jan. 17.
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Between 9:00 and 4:00, MLMTA members have the opportunity to have students play
in a mini-masterclass with distinguished faculty members from West Chester
University. Teachers may reserve up to an hour of time in twenty-minute blocks
at $27.00 per block or $81 for the hour. Choice of master teacher is not an
option. Please send registration forms, located in the teacher's handbook, to
Chairperson TBA.
Postmark deadline for registration is Jan. 17.
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The annual play-a-thon will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Earnings from the event
benefit MTNA Foundation, and the Constance Murray Scholarship Fund and the
Keyboard Department at WCU, and MLMTA. This is a fun, low-key performance
opportunity for your students and raises money for worthy music-related causes.
Some teachers use the time for repertoire classes or for ensemble playing.
Please request the amount of Play-a-thon time you need on the application form
and send to Donna Kay Croddy, postmarked by Jan 17. You may generate funds any
way you wish, but a minimum of $50.00 per hour is expected. If you wish your
students to participate in a typical 'play-a-thon' fund raising you may copy the
sponsor form and have them solicit sponsors. You will be responsible for
collecting the funds and sending them to Donna Kay no later than March 1.
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