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Raleigh Piano Teachers
Association
Affiliate of Music Teachers National Association
and North Carolina Music Teachers Association
2010-2011
Yearbook
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RALEIGH PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION YEARBOOK
2010-2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose of RPTA 2
Yearbook Dedication 3
Past Presidents, Yearbook Dedications, Charter Members, Honorary Members 4
2010-12 Officers and Standing Committees 5
Calendar of Events for 2010-11 6
Budget 2010-11 7
MTNA Certification 8
Guidelines for Sunday Musicales 9
Musicale Entry Form 10
Ruggero Piano Teacher Merit Award 11
Ensemble Festival Guidelines 12
Ensemble Festival Registration Form 14
Ensemble Festival Parent Letter 15
RPTA Scholarship Auditions 16
RPTA Scholarship Application 19
Lending Library 20
Constitution and Bylaws 21
Code of Ethics 26
Sponsors 27
Young Artist Auditions Part II
2010-11 RPTA Membership Directory Part III
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THE RALEIGH PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association is a qualified body of professional music
educators, teaching music in an effort to foster the cultural and artistic aspirations of the
surrounding community. The purpose of this association is to exchange ideas, to discuss
pedagogical issues, to encourage a love and understanding of the music we teach, and to
promote cooperative interest in our professional activities. The Raleigh Piano Teachers
Association is affiliated with the North Carolina Music Teachers Association, founded in
1959, and the Music Teachers National Association, founded in 1876.
The R.P.T.A. was originated by the Raleigh Music Club. It began as an interest
activity of that club and met with the Raleigh Music Club members for about two years.
During this time, the enthusiasm and leadership of Mr. Stuart Pratt and Mrs. Roberta
Templeton, along with others, proved to be a most vital force toward the growth of the
small group and attracted the interest of other piano teachers. After two years and much
help and encouragement from the Raleigh Music Club, it was felt by both groups that the
piano teachers would find it to their advantage to form an organization of their own.
Thus, in 1955, the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association, with Stuart Pratt as President,
was organized. Since that time it has been successful in helping many teachers by its
programs, workshops, and other professional activities.
The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association admits qualified teachers of any age, race,
creed, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to members of this association. It does not
discriminate in access to its programs and activities on the basis of disability as defined
by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990.
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DEDICATION
Bonnie Bostick Walker
Bonnie Walker has been involved in making music for all of her adult life. After graduating
from East Carolina University, she joined her husband Dan in Germany and taught preschool music
at Berlin American Nursery School. Returning to the U.S. a year later, she taught public school
music, grades K – 12, taught group lessons in guitar and piano, more preschool music and then
started PianoRAMA, a school of music offering group and private piano, voice, guitar instruction and
lessons for other instruments.
As an active and nationally certified piano teacher, Bonnie has enjoyed many different areas of
music education. She received a grant from NCMTA to study Orff- Schulwerk, level 2, at ECU. She
has also explored Education Through Movement at High Scope Summer Institute for several
sessions. Group Piano Certification through Mayron Cole was received in Raleigh, N.C. and
Houston, Texas.
Directing handbell choirs, children's choirs, assistant to the Minister of Music, interim worship
pianist, member of adult choirs and Asbury School of Music board member are among Bonnie's
credits in church music.
Generously, Bonnie has given time to RPTA, serving as treasurer, vice president for programs,
and President. She has chaired and co-chaired many committees including the Young Artists
Auditions, Ensemble Festival, RPTA workshops, and many other activities. Bonnie's unique and
outstanding gift for organization has benefited many parts of RPTA as well as those fortunate
enough to be around her.
Bonnie has two children: Her daughter Hannah lives in Statesville, NC and is married to Gerald
Gregory. They have two children, Kiley and Walker. Bonnie‘s son Ian and his wife Ashley live in
Raleigh and have an infant son, Jude. Bonnie's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Joe Bostick, and her brother
Kent also live in Raleigh.
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Raleigh Piano Teachers Association
Past Presidents
1955-62 Stuart Pratt
1962-64 Jo B. Horne
1964-66 Edna Deitz Busby
1966-68 Helen S. Johnston
1968-70 Margaret Moeller
1970-72 Dorothy S. Kenyon
1972-74 Jean Reinoso
1974-75 Elfreda B. Johnson
1975-76 Helen S. Johnston
1976-78 Hilda Lee Senter
1978-80 Helen Hunter Dees
1980-82 Myrtle D. Metz
1982-84 Ruth Hafley
1984-86 Alma Sparks
1986-88 Dolores Frazier
1988-90 Nara Snornieks
1990-92 Bonnie B. Walker
1992-94 Wilda Brown
1994-96 Jean Williams
1996-98 Susan Burnette
1998-00 Diana Thomas
2000-02 Ann Patterson
2002-04 Cenieth Elmore
2004-06 Kathy Sparks
2006-08 Dottie Buster
2008-10 Diane Blanchard
RPTA Past Yearbook Dedications 1985 Bess Woodard
1986 Hazel Hardison
1987 Stuart Pratt
1992 Ed Kearney
1993 Myrtle Metz and
Nara Snornieks
1994 Elizabeth Scott
1995 Elizabeth Scott
1996 Elfreda Johnson
1997 Olive Colman
1998 Hilda Senter
1999 Dorothy Kenyon
2000 Jean Reinoso
2001 Helen Dees
2002 Nara Snornieks
2003 Vicky Chestnutt
2004 Stuart Pratt
2005 James Clyburn
2006 Ruth Hafley
2007 Dolores Frazier
2008 Alma Sparks
2009 Susan Burnette
RPTA Charter Members
Below are the names of the charter members of the Raleigh Piano Teacher Association
who were influential in the founding of this organization:
Edna Deitz Busby Dorothy Kenyon
Beulah Cameron Stuart Pratt
Marion Cable Hilda Senter
Ruth Everett Elizabeth Scott
Elfreda Johnson Louise Tripp
RPTA HONORARY MEMBERS
Bill Boyce (Piano & Organ Distributors)
Allen Herther (Burrage Music Co.)
Dorothy Kenyon
David Lynch (Meredith College)
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2010-2012 Officers & Chairpersons
Officers:
President Margaret Anne Smith
1st Vice President (programs) Amy Gardner
2nd
Vice President (membership) Marlowe Carruth
Treasurer Melissa Jeffreys
Recording Secretary Debra Heath
Corresponding Secretary (newsletter) Dana Mallory
Immediate Past President: Diane Blanchard
Parliamentarian: Ruth Hafley
Chairpersons of Standing Committees:
Budget Melissa Jeffreys (Treasurer)
Certification Kathleen Vockeroth
Courtesy Donna Naeser
Email/ Telephone Dottie Buster
Ensemble Festival Maxine Salvatore (Ch)
Susan Burnette; Ruth Hafley; Alma Sparks
History Fay Ward & Dee Ann Patton
Hospitality Susan Burnette (Ch)
Dottie Buster; Joyce Gibson; Jennifer Henderson;
PinPin Jong; Ellen Scott; Lafrida Shewmake-Preston;
Alma Sparks; Bonnie Walker; Linda Young
Independent Music Teachers Forum Dottie Buster
Library Sharon Haigler & Diana Thomas
Musicales Alma Sparks
Past Presidents Diane Blanchard
RPTA Scholarship Marie Willett & Ruth Hafley
Referral Ellen Scott
Scholarship Funding Claudia Hinson
Special Committee-Community Outreach Ann Patterson
Special Committee-Events Coordination Kent Lyman
Website Rebekah Taylor
Workshop Diane Blanchard (Ch)
Christine Albro; Marlene Kelsey
Yearbook Marie Willett
Young Artist Auditions Jeanine Skinner (Ch)
Julie Coda (Composition); Brenda Fernandez (Judges);
Ruth Hafley (Awards); Margot Hafner (On-Site Facilitator);
Maxine Salvatore (Communications);
Marie Willett (Grading Room); S.K.Y Woo (Facilitator)
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Calendar of Events 2010-2011
DATE/TIME/LOCATION EVENT
Wednesday, Sept. 15 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA *YAA & Yearbooks distributed Program: Breakout Sessions (Certification; Ensemble; IMTF; Publicity; YAA)
Thurs., Oct. 7 - Sun., Oct. 10 UNC-Wilmington
NCMTA Annual Conference
Wednesday, Oct. 20 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA Program: Diane Higgins: “Get Out of that Musical Box: Teach Students How to Compose!”
Saturday, Oct. 30 **Deadline for Musicale Registration (Alma Sparks, Ch.)
Sunday, Nov. 7 3pm/Hopper Piano Co.
Musicale (warm-ups at 2:30)
Sat. Nov. 13 - Sun. Nov. 14 Hopper Piano Co.
RPTA Scholarship Piano Sale for the Sandra Hopper Manly Scholarship fund
Wednesday, Nov. 17 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA **Deadline for Ensemble Festival Registration (Maxine Salvatore, Ch.) Program: Karen Beres: “On the Road to Practicing Effectively”
Wednesday, Dec. 8 9:45pm/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA and Brunch
Friday, Dec.31 **Deadline for Ruggero Piano Teacher Merit Award Applications
Wednesday, Jan.19 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA **Deadline for RPTA Scholarship Entries (Marie Willett, Ch) Program: Sheila Paige: “Leaps”
Saturday, Jan. 22 **Postmark Deadline for District NCMTA (Debra Heath, Ch.)
Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 TBA/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Ensemble Festival Rehearsal
Sunday, Jan. 30 TBA/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Ensemble Festival
Wednesday, Feb.16 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA Program: Tom Lohr: “Compositions of Tom L. Lohr: An Overview of 35 Years of Composing”
Saturday, Feb. 19 Meredith College
NCMTA District Piano Contest/Festival
Saturday, Feb. 26 Meredith College
RPTA Scholarship Competition
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DATE/TIME/LOCATION EVENT
Sunday, Feb. 27 3pm/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
RPTA Scholarship Winners’ Recital
Fri. Mar. 4 - Sat. Mar. 5 Meredith College
Federation Festival
Fri. Mar. 11 - Sat. Mar.12 Meredith College
Young Artist Auditions
Wednesday, Mar.16 **Postmark Deadline for State NCMTA (Amy Gardner, Ch.)
Saturday, Mar.26 Meredith College
NCMTA State Piano Contest/Festival
Saturday, Mar.26 **Deadline for Musicale Registration (Alma Sparks, Ch.)
Sunday, Mar.27 TBA/Kenan Recital Hall, Peace College
YAA Honors Recitals
Sunday, Apr.3 3pm/Ruggero Piano
Musicale (warm-ups at 2:30)
Wednesday, Apr.20 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA Program: Akiko Yamazaki: “Let’s Play Games: Promoting Independence & Creativity Through Mini Games”
Wednesday, May 18 9:45am/Carswell Concert Hall, Meredith College
Regular meeting of RPTA & Brunch
RPTA Budget 2010-2011
Certification $100
Contributions $1400
Courtesy $200
Historian $50
Hospitality $200
Library $100
Membership $115
Musicales $45
Newsletter $150
Programs/Speakers $1200
Scholarship $2400
Treasurer $600
Website $300
Yearbook $425
Young Artist $500 (Seed money)
Misc. $100
Luncheons, YAA, Ensemble Festival and Workshop are to be self-funded. Chairmen are to prepare
their own reports. When a reimbursement is needed from the treasurer, please print a request form
from the RPTA web-site and submit to the treasurer (click on Boards & Committees).
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MTNA Certification
Certification is a process that validates an individual‘s qualifications for a specific field of
professional practice. It demonstrates to employers, clients, and peers that which the individual
knows and is able to do. It signifies commitment to continued excellence in professional practice. In
addition, it increases visibility, builds credibility, provides a goal for personal professional
achievement and validates expertise for the individual and to those outside the field.
The MTNA Professional Certification program exists for teachers who teach music students of any
age level in private or group settings. The program is based upon a set of five standards defining
what a competent music teacher should know and be able to do:
Standard I Professional Preparation
Standard II Professional Teaching Practices
Standard III Professional Business Management
Standard IV Professionalism and Partnerships
Standard V Professional and Personal Renewal
Upon fulfillment of these standards, applicants are granted the MTNA Professional Certification
credential with the designation, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM). In order to maintain
the MTNA Professional Certification credential and designation, NCTM‘s must continue fulfilling
the program‘s standards through a renewal process.
(The above excerpts are from www.mtnacertification.org). Go to this website to find a Power Point
Overview, an application, Piano Teacher Profile Projects listed and then further explained in an 8-
page workbook plus links to further information which help you get into this certification process.
Kathleen Vockeroth
(919-876-4329 or [email protected])
RPTA Certification Chair
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Guidelines for Raleigh Piano Teachers Association
Sunday Musicales
1. The teacher must send in a typed or hand-written (please PRINT) form included in the yearbook
as notification to the Musicale Chairperson one week before the recital. The deadline is stated in
the yearbook calendar. The form includes the following information:
a. Teacher‘s name and telephone number
b. Student‘s name, age, and sex
c. Title and composer of the pieces to be performed (include the approximate level of difficulty)
d. Length of the performance
Each student whose name is turned in will be expected to be at the recital on Sunday at 3:00pm
(starting time of the recital). Students should try to arrive at 2:30pm so they can ―try out‖ the
piano and receive instructions for stage performance. Each student who performs will be expected
to stay until the end of the recital.
2. ONLY AN ORIGINAL PUBLISHED composition written for the piano may be used for the piano
soloists. Piano soloists must perform by memory. The use of printed arrangements or
transcriptions for ensemble music shall be at the discretion of the Chairperson. The ensemble
players can perform by memory or use the music (no Xerox copies). In ensemble the partner can
be another student, parent, or teacher. Their names should be printed on the entry form. No
recordings can be used as partners. Concerto soloists must perform by memory. The accompanist
will be at the second piano and may use the music score. Teachers should coach their performers
about stage manners and tell or write to the PARENTS how the performers should be dressed.
Dress Code: Sunday attire (no jeans, shorts, or T-shirts).
3. In order that more students may be heard during the year, no teacher may use the same student for
solo piano on more than ONE musicale during the school year. Each teacher may present one
soloist or one ensemble number (or two soloists and two ensemble numbers if needed.) on each
recital program. In case of duplication of the composition, the FIRST one received by the
Chairperson will be used. The teachers who have SECOND performers ready may send the
information marked as SECOND CHOICE. If there will be too many performers, the Chairperson
will notify the teachers who will not have the second performer on the program.
4. There will be THREE MUSICALES during the year of NO ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL.
There will be TWO MUSICALES during the year of the ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL.
5. Length of the performance:
a. Students performing elementary or early intermediate levels are allowed THREE MINUTES.
b. Students performing upper intermediate or early advanced levels are allowed SIX MINUTES.
c. Students performing music of upper advanced levels are allowed TEN MINUTES.
6. If the Executive Board approves any special musicales during the year, the Chairperson will set
the date and place and announce the rules for the special musicales.
7. You will find a copy of the musicale form on the next page.
Make copies of the form BEFORE you write on it.
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RPTA Musicale Entry Form (make copies of this page)
Teacher’s Name _______________________ Date ______________________
Telephone ____________________________ E-Mail___________________
Student #1 Student #2
Name:___________________________ Name:__________________________
Age:_____ Age:_____
Sex:_____ Sex:_____
Composition:_____________________ Composition:______________________
Composer:_______________________ Composer:________________________
Level of Difficulty:________ Level of Difficulty:________
Time Length:_____________ Time Length:_____________
Comments:______________________ Comments:________________________
________________________________ __________________________________
________________________________ __________________________________
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Ruggero Piano
Teacher Merit Award
The Ruggero Piano Teacher Merit Award was established in 2010. The initial meeting to determine
the award specifics took place between Richard and Deborah Ruggero, Diane Blanchard, RPTA
President, and Lafrida Shewmake Preston, RPTA Treasurer. The application form contains the
criteria by which the award winner is chosen. The first award of $500 will be given in April 2011.
The process is as follows: An RPTA member can nominate themselves or another RPTA member by
submitting an application to the current RPTA President by December 31. 2010. In January, the
Executive Board will go through the applications and narrow down the applicants to 10. The names
are removed from the applications for anonymity and the 10 applications are given to Richard and
Deborah Ruggero. The Ruggeros determine the winner and present the award to the recipient at the
April monthly meeting.
----------------- NOMINATION ----------------- The Ruggeros have long recognized the value of music in our society. In generous support of the
music educators of Raleigh Piano Teachers Association, Richard and Deborah Ruggero have
established the ―Ruggero Piano Teacher Merit Award.‖ The recipient is chosen annually from
nominated applicants and receives an award of $500.
The Ruggero Piano Teacher Merit Award recognizes an individual teacher who has made a
difference in students‘ lives, has contributed to the advancement of music in their community, and
has made significant contributions to RPTA, NCMTA, and/or MTNA.
An applicant may be nominated by any RPTA member. The application form along with any supporting
documents must be submitted in duplicate to the current RPTA President postmarked by December 31.
The following items are examples of the type of documents that should be submitted with the
application.
1. Teaching/professional achievements, and number of years teaching experience
2. Evidence of teaching excellence
3. Accomplishments/contributions to RPTA, NCMTA, and/or MTNA
4. Community involvement
5. Former student or parent letter of support
6. Professional colleague letter of support
7. Letter of recommendation from the nominating RPTA member
NOMINATION FOR THE RUGGERO PIANO TEACHER MERIT AWARD
Name of nominee: _____________________________
Mailing address: _______________________________City/State/Zip: __________________
Phone: _____________________ Email: __________________________________________
RPTA member submitting the nominee: _________________________________________
Mailing address: _______________________________City/State/Zip: __________________
Phone: _____________________ Email: __________________________________________
Please return this application with supporting materials to the current RPTA President.
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Ensemble Festival Guidelines - 2011
The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association holds the Piano Ensemble Festival every other year. The
purpose of the festival is to give piano students an opportunity to perform in a duet, duo, or trio
which creates an orchestral sound. Benefits to piano students who participate in the festival
include sharpening musical skills such as rhythm, note reading, expressive playing, and technical
skills. Students are permitted to use music for the performance. Parents and friends are invited to
attend the Sunday performance. Teachers select the ensemble music for their own studios and may
collaborate with other teachers to fill as many of the parts as possible.
DATES FOR 2011 ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
Dress Rehearsals: Saturday, January 28
Performances: Sunday, January 29
Ensemble Selection Categories
A. Large Group Ensembles: Duet x 2, Trio x 2
Number of Performers: 4=Duet; 6=Trio
Difficulty Level: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
Time Limit: 5 Minutes
B. Duet or Duo Partners
Number of Performers: 2
Difficulty Level: Intermediate, Late Intermediate, Advanced
Time Limit: 5 Minutes
C. Teachers’ Ensemble Group*: Duet, Duo, Trio,
Number of Performers: 4, 6,
Difficulty Level: Late Intermediate to Advanced
Time Limit: 5 Minutes
*Note: There can not be more than 2 teacher groups per program.
♫ ♫ ♫
General Guidelines 1. Every student should have completed a minimum of two years of piano study before participating
in the Festival.
2. Participants must be students of active members of RPTA who have renewed their membership by
July 1 of the year prior to the Festival. New members of RPTA must have joined the association
by October 1 of the year prior to the Festival.
3. Entry fees are $10 per student. Teachers pay the fees with the registration forms by 12 noon on
the date of the November RPTA general meeting (Nov. 17, 2010). Students who are playing on
two ensembles will only need to pay one fee of $10.00.
4. Students may perform on one or two ensemble selections. In an effort to fill all parts on each
selection, teachers should attempt to collaborate among two or more studios as needed.
General Ensemble
Definitions
Duet: 1 piano
2 performers
Primo & Secondo
Duo: 2 pianos
2 performers
Piano 1 & Piano 2
Trio: 1 piano
3 performers
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ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL GUIDELINES CONTINUED . . .
5. Teachers determine the performance attire for each selection for the Festival. Simple props and
costumes may be used to enhance the performance. If costumes and props are used, these
should also be used at the dress rehearsal.
6. The Ensemble committee will provide the membership with student commitment letters to inform
students and parents of their responsibilities in preparation for the Festival. Teachers should
secure the signed commitment letters and fees from students prior to the entry deadline date.
7. Photo copies may not be used for the Festival performance. Special permission must be
obtained from the publisher if a piece is out of print. In the case of difficult page turns, a page
may be copied to be used with the original printed copy. Page turns need to be worked out
carefully at rehearsals prior to the dress rehearsal to avoid visual distractions and fumbling on
stage.
Studio and Store Rehearsals
The Ensemble Committee will make arrangements with local piano stores for teachers to use for
rehearsing with two pianos. Notification of the locations and times available will be given to the
teachers in November and December.
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, January 29, 2011
Students are required to attend their dress rehearsal and stay for the full one and one half hour time.
Teachers will receive the specific time for each selection‘s rehearsal by December 10th
.
Teachers should attend the dress rehearsal and be available to assist with their students and other
staging duties. Seating charts will be given to the teachers at dress rehearsals.
Have students enter the bench from their playing side of the keyboard, put their music on the
music desk stand until all the ensemble is ready, then sit and prepare to play. Have a student
appointed to count in the beats to begin to play.
After finishing the piece, students stand together, exit from the bench the same way they
entered, then walk to the front of the stage quickly, stand together until the teacher in the front
row gives the cue to bow. Group then exits stage left.
Festival Performance: Sunday, January 30, 2011 (Times TBA)
Students are expected to arrive and be seated 15 minutes before the performance time.
Students are required to remain for the entire performance.
Teachers are expected to sit with their group and/or help with staging duties.
Teachers can also secure additional parent-helpers.
Ensemble Music Selections
A suggested list of music will be made available to all teachers who are interested in entering groups
in the Festival. When selecting music for ensemble groups, careful consideration will need to be
given to meter, key signature, and tempo changes. Please select only one piece for each ensemble
group.
One helpful resource for teaching ensemble music is as follows:
The Piano Duet: A Learning Guide by Weekly and Arganbright, Kjos Pub., WP381
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Raleigh Piano Teachers Association 2011 Ensemble Festival
REGISTRATION FORM
ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 12:00 noon. (RPTA meeting).
Submit one form per composition entry. Make ONE CHECK payable to RPTA totaling all your entries.
TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY!
Responsible Teacher _____________________________________________ Phone__________________
Cooperating Teachers _____________________________________________ Phone__________________
_____________________________________________ Phone__________________
_____________________________________________ Phone__________________
Pick a Category: A. Large Group Ensembles: check one: ___ Duet x2 (4 performers)
(circle A, B, or C) ___ Trio x2 (3 or 6 performers)
B. Duet or Duo Partners (2 performers)
C. Teachers‘ Ensemble Group: Duet, Duo, Trio, Quartet (at least 4 performers)
Composition Title___________________________________________ Difficulty Level_______________
Composer_____________________________________________________ Minutes_________________
Performers‘ Names (as spelled for the program) Age Part Performing
1__________________________________________________ _______ _______________________
2__________________________________________________ _______ _______________________
3__________________________________________________ _______ _______________________
4__________________________________________________ _______ _______________________
5__________________________________________________ _______ _______________________
6__________________________________________________ _______ _______________________
Total Number of Students Entered: ___________ @ $10.00 = ______________
Send All Registration Forms to Ensemble Festival Chairman:
Maxine Salvatore
8200 Apple Orchard Way
Raleigh, N.C. 27615
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2011 Ensemble Festival
Date___________________
Dear Parents,
The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association holds the Piano Ensemble Festival every other year. The
purpose of the festival is to give piano students an opportunity to perform in a duet, duo, or trio
group, which creates an orchestral-like sound. Students who participate also increase their own
skills with counting, note reading, expressive playing, and technical skills. Students are allowed
to use music for the performance. Parents and friends are invited for the Sunday performance.
Your child______________________________ has been chosen to have the honor of
participating in one of the selections in RPTA’s 35th
Piano Ensemble Festival, on Sunday,
January 30, 2011.
With this privilege there is responsibility. Each student who accepts this honor of performing in
the Ensemble Festival must commit to the following:
the rehearsal(s) set up by your child‘s teacher prior to January 30, 2011
a 1½ hour required dress rehearsal on Saturday, January 29, 2011, in Carswell Concert
Hall at Meredith College
the 1½ hour performance on Sunday, January 29, 2011, in Carswell Concert Hall at
Meredith College
All students are required to attend the entire rehearsal and performance. A complete dress
rehearsal and performance schedule will be available by December 8, 2010. There cannot be any
exceptions to the required rehearsal and performance, so please do not ask for any.
To acknowledge your acceptance of this honor for your child and the commitment that it requires,
please sign below and return to your child‘s next lesson.
Musically yours,
Teacher_________________________
cut and return bottom of this letter
Raleigh Piano Teachers Association 2011Ensemble Festival
___I WILL ATTEND the rehearsals, dress rehearsal and the performance for the RPTA‘s 2011
Piano Ensemble Festival.
___I will NOT be able to participate.
Student‘s Signature ___________________ Parent‘s Signature _______________________
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The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association
Scholarship Auditions
-------------------------- LEVEL I --------------------------
The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association will offer two scholarships provided by funds given in
memory of Sandra Hopper Manly. These will be of equal value and offered to preteen/young teenage
students. The purpose is to provide talented students of this age an additional audition opportunity
and also serve as a preparation for the higher level scholarships. Auditions will be held during the
second semester on the same day as the Level Two Scholarships for older students. Winners will
perform in a special Scholarship Recital on the following Sunday afternoon.
Application Procedure
a) Applicants must be students of active members of RPTA for the current school year.
b) Age of applicants: 11 – 14 as of January 1, 2011 (Copy of birth certificate, or other
official document showing student‘s birth date, required with application.)
c) A former winner may not compete again
d) Entry fee: $30.00
One or two judges, preferably from out of town, shall be procured. The honorarium for the
judges will be determined yearly and based on the hours involved. The fee for 2011 will
be $40.00 per hour, plus mileage.
The winners‘ scholarship checks shall be paid directly to the winning students. Each
winner will be awarded $200.00.
A teacher may enter more than one student in these auditions.
REQUIREMENTS
Repertoire: Maximum time = 15 minutes total*. Students shall perform three solo pieces (no
concerti; no original student compositions) of contrasting styles, chosen from the following
stylistic periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century (A piece
from the Young Artist list Senior I and above is acceptable in this category.). However, one
piece must be chosen from the Baroque or Classical periods. It is permissible to perform one
piece from both periods, if the student wishes.
Teachers are encouraged to choose pieces that represent the highest stylistic qualities of each
period.
The judge will use numerical ratings to decide the winners. Judges will give some comment on
each piece and also must indicate the grade % earned on each section of the audition. (Ex:
Repertoire grade – 36% of the 40% total allowed for repertoire.)
30 minutes will be scheduled for each student‘s audition. This will include 15 minutes
maximum for repertoire and 15 minutes for form/history/style, keyboard skills, and sight
reading. Repertoire = 40% of the total numerical grade; form/history/style = 20%; keyboard
skills = 20%; sight-reading = 20%.
*This time limit is new and is necessary due to the rising number of entrants.
For comparison, 15 min. is the time limit allowed for NCMTA Sr.B level.
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RPTA SCHOLARSHIP LEVEL I: CONTINUED . . .
Form, History, Style:
- The judge will ask the student to discuss an understanding of the form, history and
style of the repertoire performed.
Keyboard Skills:
- Scales: All major + harmonic minor, hands together, two octaves or more,
parallel motion
- Arpeggi: All major and tonic minor, root position, hands together, two octaves
- Cadence chords: I, IV, I, V, V7, I chords in all major and minor keys, root
position, hands together
Sight-Reading:
- Comparable to selections written in a straight-forward manner from:
Bartok – Mikrokosmos IV or V
McGrath – Levels 4 or 5
Snell Repertoire – Levels 4, 5, or 6
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The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association offers two scholarships to older students. Auditions will be
held during the second school semester, and the winners will perform in a special Scholarship Recital
on the following Sunday. One scholarship is given in memory of Marion Cable, a charter of RPTA.
Each year the second scholarship is named in honor or memory of a member of RPTA. In 2011 this
scholarship will honor Bonnie Walker.
Application Procedure
a) Applicants must be students of active members of RPTA for the current school year.
b) Age of applicants: 15-18 as of January 1, 2011 (Copy of birth certificate, or other
official document showing student‘s birth date, required with application.)
c) A former winner may not compete again
d) Entry fee: $30.00
One or two judges, preferably from out of town, shall be procured. The honorarium for the
judges will be determined yearly and based on the hours involved. The fee for 2011 will
be $40.00 per hour, plus mileage.
The winners‘ scholarship checks shall be paid directly to the winning students. Each
winner will be awarded $300.00.
A teacher may enter more than one student in these auditions.
REQUIREMENTS
Repertoire: Maximum time = 20 minutes total*. Students shall perform three solo pieces
(no concerti; no original student compositions) of contrasting styles, chosen from the following
stylistic periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century (A piece
from Young Artist I or II is acceptable in this category.) However, one piece must be chosen
from the Baroque or Classical periods. It is permissible to perform one piece from both periods,
if the student wishes.
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RPTA SCHOLARSHIP LEVEL II: CONTINUED . . .
Teachers are encouraged to choose pieces that represent the highest qualities of each period.
Suggested minimum levels of difficulty for music to be performed are:
-One movement from a Bach or Handel Suite
-One movement from a sonata by Haydn (other than Hob. HVI/1-10)
-Mozart (other than K545) or Beethoven (other than Op. 49)
The judge will use numerical ratings to decide the winners. Judges will give some comment on
each piece and also must indicate the grade % earned on each section of the audition. (Ex:
Repertoire grade – 36% of the 40% total allowed for repertoire.)
40 minutes will be scheduled for each student‘s audition. This will include 20 minutes
maximum for repertoire and 20 minutes for form/history/style, keyboard skills, and sight
reading. Repertoire = 40% of the total numerical grade; form/history/style = 20%; keyboard
skills = 20%; sight-reading = 20%.
*This time limit is new and is necessary due to the rising number of entrants.
For comparison, 15 min. is the time limit allowed for NCMTA Sr.B level.
Form, History, Style:
- The judge will ask the student to discuss an understanding of the form, history and
style of the repertoire performed.
Keyboard Skills:
- Scales: All major + harmonic minor, hands together, four octaves, parallel motion
- Arpeggi: All major and tonic minor, three positions, hands together, four octaves
- Cadence chords: I, IV, I, V, V7, I chords in all major and minor keys, three
positions, hands together
Sight-Reading:
Three short pieces on an upper intermediate level from the five stylistic periods
listed under the repertoire requirements, representing three contrasting styles and
three different composers
2010-2011 Level II Scholarships
Marion Cable Memorial Scholarship ($300)
Marion Cable, 1921-1970, a dedicated and beloved teacher, was a charter member of the RPTA
and NCMTA. She worked tirelessly to raise the standards of private teaching and to have the private
teacher recognized as a fine professional in his/her field. The North Carolina Certification Program,
which she formulated and implemented, was the result of her pioneer spirit.
Bonnie Bostick Walker Scholarship ($300)
Generously, Bonnie has given time to RPTA, serving as treasurer, vice president for programs,
and President. She has chaired and co-chaired many committees including the Young Artists
Auditions, Ensemble Festival, RPTA workshops, and many other activities. Bonnie's unique and
outstanding gift for organization has benefited many parts of RPTA as well as those fortunate
enough to be around her.
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The Raleigh Piano Teachers Association
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 19, 2011, 12noon
Financial Form RPTA Scholarship - 2011
Teacher: __________________________ Ph:________________
email:______________________________________
Level I: # of entries ____ x $30 = $_______
Level II: # of entries ____ x $30 = $_______
Total: ____ $_______ (one check to ―RPTA‖)
.
Level I RPTA Scholarship – 2011 Entry Slip (make as many copies as you need BEFORE writing)
Teacher: __________________________
Student: __________________________ Ph:________________ email:_____________________
Age: ____ (11-14 as of Jan.1, 2011) Grade: ____
Audition Repertoire: (maximum 15 min.)
1) title:__________________________________ composer:______________ length: ___ min.
2) title:__________________________________ composer:______________ length: ___ min.
3) title:__________________________________ composer:______________ length: ___ min.
.
Level II RPTA Scholarship – 2011 Entry Slip (make as many copies as you need BEFORE writing)
Teacher: __________________________
Student: __________________________ Ph:________________ email:_____________________
Age: ____ (15-18 as of Jan.1, 2011) Grade: ____
Audition Repertoire: (maximum 20 min.)
1) title:__________________________________ composer:______________ length: ___ min.
2) title:__________________________________ composer:______________ length: ___ min.
3) title:__________________________________ composer:______________ length: ___ min.
List for Application
__Financial Form
__Check
__Completed Entry Slip for each student
__Copy of Birth Certificate or
proof each student’s age
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Lending Library
Books A Pianist's Landscape by Carol Montparker
Frances Clark Question and Answer
How to Teach Piano Successfully by James Bastien
Mapping Music: For Faster Learning and Secure Memory by Rebecca Payne Schockley
Music Activities Kit (reproducible activity sheet book)
Teaching Piano Vol. 1 and 2 by Dennis Agay
The Art of Practicing- a Guide to Making Music from the Heart by Madeline Bruser
The Big Book of Music Games, a reproducible activity book
The Book of Musical Anecdotes by Norman LeBrecht
The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer
The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green
The Pianist's guide to Standard Teaching and Performance by Jane Mcgrath
The Well-Tempered Keyboard by Marieann Uszier, Stewart Gordon and Elyse Mach
Videos Certification Tape
Conversations with Frances Clark Vol 1 Her Life and Teaching
Conversations with Frances Clark Vol 2 Her Books and Method
If it Hurts Here Check This by Sheila Page
Imagery in Piano Performance by Dennis Alexander
In Celebration of the Piano with host Van Cliburn
Marsalis on Music, " Tackling the Monster" with Yo Yo Ma Vol. IV
Marsalis on Music, "Listening for Clues" with Seigi Osawa Vol II
Marsalis on Music, "Sousa to Satchmo" with Seigi Osawa Vol III
Marsalis on Music, "Why Toes Tap" with Seigi Osawa Vol I
Mastering Piano Technique by Seymour Fink
Memorization in Piano Performance Dr. Stewart Gordon
Nelita True Vols. I-IV
No Bounderies The 5 Browns
Octaves and Staccatos by Sheila Page
Performance Practices, Classical by Mauice Hinson
Performance Practices, Romantic by Maurice Hinson
The 5 Browns The 5 Browns
The Anatomy of a piano - How your Grand Piano Works with Technician John Serkin
The Golden Age of the Piano
Audio Applause, Book I
Forgotten Piano Duets, VolI by Tony and Mary Ann Lenti
Masterworks Classics, Vol. 5 and 6
Music Wonderful Music, The Excellent Pianist, Vols. 1-6 tape and book
Perfection Ear Training, Tapes 1-12
RALEIGH PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be RALEIGH PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, hereafter known as RPTA or the
Association. RPTA is an affiliate of NORTH CAROLINA MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, INC and MUSIC
TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of this Association shall be to exchange ideas, to discuss pedagogical issues, to encourage a love and
understanding of the music we teach, and to promote cooperative interest in our professional activities. The regular
monthly meetings shall be designed to stimulate professional growth so that our members may provide quality education to
their students. This Association shall be organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes within the meaning
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1 – All members shall be affiliated with Music Teachers National Association and North Carolina Music Teachers
Association.
Section 2 – Membership classifications and privileges shall be as prescribed in the Association Bylaws.
Section 3 – Dues shall be as prescribed in the Association Bylaws.
Section 4 – Acceptance of membership includes an agreement to abide by the MTNA Code of Ethics.
Section 5 – Membership in the Association may be terminated by the member or revoked as prescribed in the MTNA
Bylaws.
ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
Section 1 – The elected officers of the Association shall be as follows: President, First Vice President, Second Vice
President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2 – Every officer of RPTA shall be a member in good standing.
Section 3 – Each officer shall be elected for one term of two (2) years. The election of officers shall take place at the April
monthly meeting and the installation in May. The term of office begins with the adjournment of the May
meeting. No person shall hold the same office for more than two consecutive terms.
Section 4 – A nominating committee shall be selected in January of even-numbered years to nominate RPTA officers. The
committee shall consist of the immediate Past President and three other active members of the Association.
These three members shall be appointed by the President. Each shall have given his or her consent. The
immediate Past President shall serve as chair. The nominating committee may nominate an officer to serve a
second consecutive term.
Section 5 – RPTA members will be notified of the slate of officers to be elected 15 days prior to the election. Nominations
from the floor shall be allowed, provided the nominee is eligible for election and has consented to be a
candidate. Officers shall be elected by majority vote of the active members present at the April meeting. When
regular members in good standing are unable to be present at an election of officers, their absentee ballots, in
writing, including e-mail, shall be counted in the vote.
Section 6 – Any officer who wishes to resign shall submit a written resignation to the President. Such resignation shall
become effective at the expiration of thirty days. Vacancies in elective offices shall be filled by the President
with the knowledge and consent of the Executive Board. Alternatively, the President may choose to ask the
Nominating Committee to fill the vacancy. The candidate shall then be elected at the next regular meeting.
Section 7 – In the event any officer fails to perform said duties as defined by the Constitution and Bylaws, the officer may
be removed from the post by a three-quarters vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 – The Executive Board of RPTA shall be composed of the elected officers, the immediate Past President and the
Parliamentarian. It shall actively pursue the purposes of the Association. The Executive Board is empowered
to handle the fiscal responsibilities of the Association. It may adopt, by three-quarters vote, such rules and
regulations for the conduct of Association business as shall be deemed advisable; however, the Executive
Board must follow Article VII of the Constitution when amending the Constitution and Article VIII of the
Bylaws when amending the Bylaws. The Executive Board may invite the chairmen of a standing committee to
participate in the vote on actions pertaining to that committee. The Executive Board may, in the execution of
the powers granted, appoint such agents as it may consider necessary.
Section 2 – The Full Board of RPTA shall be composed of the elected officers, the immediate Past President, the
Parliamentarian, and the chairmen of standing committees, including appointed special committee chairmen.
Non-chair members of committees are welcome at Full Board meetings but may not vote. The Full Board shall
be empowered to take whatever action is necessary on behalf of the Association between scheduled meetings
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of the Executive Board, except for actions involving Association finances, or amendments to the Constitution
or Bylaws. Any action by the Full Board shall be adopted by three-quarters vote. The Full Board shall have the
power to rescind any decision of the Executive Board.
Section 3 – The Executive Board shall meet in October, January, and May at such time and place as determined by the
Board. One half of the members of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4 – The Full Board shall meet twice a year in July and April, at such time and place as determined by the Board.
One half of the members of the Full Board shall constitute a quorum.
Section 5 – The President may call special board meetings on two days notice to the members of the board.
Section 6 – Action taken by written consent of three-quarters of the members of the Executive Board or the Full Board via
mail, or electronic submission, shall be a valid action of the Board. Such action by either Board shall be
preserved and reported in the official minutes.
ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES
Section 1 – The standing committees shall be: Budget, Certification, Courtesy, Email/Telephone, Ensemble Festival,
History, Hospitality, Independent Music Teachers Forum, Library, Musicales, Past Presidents, RPTA
Scholarship, Referral, Scholarship Funding, Yearbook, Young Artist Auditions, Website, and Workshop.
Section 2- Every chairman of a standing committee shall be a member in good standing.
Section 3 – The members of the Budget Committee shall be the Treasurer, the immediate past Treasurer, the First Vice
President, and one other member at large, appointed by the President.
Section 4 – Special committees, such as Constitution, Community Outreach, and Publicity, shall be appointed by the
President whenever deemed necessary.
Section 5 – In the event any chairman of a standing committee fails to perform said duties as defined by the Constitution
and Bylaws, the chairman may be removed from the post by a three-quarters vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Section 1 – This Constitution may be amended upon recommendation of the RPTA Executive Board at any monthly
meeting of the Association by a majority vote of two-thirds of the active membership. Written notice of the
proposed amendment(s) must be submitted to the membership of RPTA at least twenty (20) days in advance of
the meeting.
Section 2 – When regular members in good standing are unable to be present when an amendment to the Constitution is on
the regular meeting agenda, their absentee ballots sent to the Recording Secretary in writing, including e-mail
shall be counted in the vote.
ARTICLE VIII: DISSOLUTION
Upon dissolution of the Association, the Executive Board, after having made provisions for the payment of all liabilities,
shall dispose of all assets on behalf of the Association. Disposition shall be made to one or more organizations that operate
exclusively for educational or other nonprofit purposes that qualify as exempt under the United States Internal Revenue
laws and those of the State of North Carolina.
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ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 – Active Membership shall be open to any person who has a degree in music or is actively engaged in the
profession of music as a teacher, performer or as a college music student. An active member is one whose dues
are paid for the current year. Active members must renew their dues by July 1st each year in order to
participate in the Young Artist Auditions, the RPTA Scholarship Program, or the Ensemble Festival.
a) An Active Member whose dues have lapsed for one full membership year or more, may rejoin at any time
by paying current dues, but must reinstate by October 1st in order to participate in the Young Artist
Auditions, the RPTA Scholarship Program, or Ensemble Festival.
b) A New Member is one who has not been a member of RPTA in any past year. A New Member must submit
an application to join RPTA to the membership chairman for approval. A New Member must pay all dues
before October 1st in order to participate in the Young Artist Auditions, the RPTA Scholarship Program, or
Ensemble Festival. New Members shall be introduced at a general meeting, and their professional histories
shall be included in that introduction.
Section 2 – Collegiate Membership is open to all college music students who are also members of an affiliated state
association and a collegiate chapter if available. Collegiate Members have access to many MTNA services,
receive American Music Teacher magazine, members‘ discounts, and also have the right to vote and hold
office at the local level. The collegiate membership year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Section 3 – Life Membership may be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Board to a dedicated professional member
who has served RPTA faithfully and with distinction or to a retired RPTA member. A Life Member shall be
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responsible for MTNA and NCMTA dues, but no local dues shall be required. All privileges of Active
Membership shall apply.
Section 4 – Honorary Membership may be conferred upon anyone who has made an outstanding contribution to RPTA.
This is not a participating membership, but an honor bestowed to show the gratitude of RPTA. No duties or
dues shall apply.
Section 5 – Patron Membership shall be open to all individuals and businesses that wish to support the programs of RPTA.
Patron Members shall be entitled to attend programs of the Association, but shall not have the right to vote or
hold office.
Section 6 – Application for membership shall be submitted to the membership chairman for approval.
ARTICLE II: DUES
Section I – Membership dues shall be proposed by the Executive Board and approved by the membership by a majority
vote of the active members present at the November meeting. Dues amounts will be published annually in the
RPTA yearbook. Dues are made payable directly to MTNA and dispersed accordingly.
Section 2 – Dues to MTNA include a subscription to The American Teacher magazine. Dues to NCMTA include a
subscription to The North Carolina Music Teacher.
Section 3 – Dues paid by new members who are accepted after April 1 shall be applied to the following membership year.
Section 4 – In order to be classified as a member in good standing, the member shall have paid dues by July 1, and shall
adhere to the MTNA Code of Ethics and the Constitution and Bylaws of RPTA.
ARTICLE III: MEETINGS
Section 1 – With the exception of December, meetings shall be held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. No
meeting shall be scheduled the month of Young Artist Auditions. The Executive Board or Full Board may alter
the schedule when deemed necessary.
Section 2 – The first regular meeting shall be held in September of each year. The last regular meeting shall be held in
May.
ARTICLE IV: DUTIES OF THE ELECTED OFFICERS AND THE PARLIAMENTARIAN
Section 1 – All officers and the Parliamentarian shall:
a. Keep clear, updated records on the guidelines and functions of their office to pass down to the succeeding
officers or Parliamentarian;
b. Submit a current Calendar of Job Responsibilities for their office to the President at the April Board
meeting; include any pertinent motions passed during the year;
c. Submit updated information about their office and/or responsibilities to the yearbook chairman before the
deadline;
d. Submit a financial report at the April Board meeting or when directed to do so by the Executive Board;
e. Submit a check request form with attached original receipts to the Treasurer for reimbursement of expense;
(expenses beyond budgetary allotments must be approved by the Executive Board before they are
reimbursed);
f. Request approval from the Executive Board before paying any Association member for services rendered, a
reimbursement of more than the member‘s actual expenses.
Section 2 – The President shall:
a. Preside at all meetings of the Association, the Executive Board, and the Full Board;
b. Appoint, with the knowledge and consent of the Executive Board, committee chairmen and the
Parliamentarian;
c. Be an ex-officio member of all standing committees (except the Past Presidents Committee);
d. Maintain a notebook containing the current Calendar of Job Responsibilities for every elected officer as
well as every committee chairman;
e. Perform such duties as are deemed necessary.
Section 3 – The First Vice President shall:
a. Plan and coordinate the necessary arrangements for the monthly programs;
b. Perform the duties of the President in that officer‘s absence;
c. Serve as a member of the Budget Committee.
Section 4 – The Second Vice President shall:
a. Accept and review applications for membership as defined in Article III of the Constitution and Article I of
the Bylaws;
b. Assign new members a mentor;
c. Introduce new members at the next monthly meeting of the Association following their acceptance;
d. Perform the duties of the President in the absence of both the President and the First Vice President.
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Section 5 – The Recording Secretary shall:
a. Keep a record of all meetings of the Association, the Executive Board, and the Full Board;
b. Maintain a record of membership attendance to the meetings;
c. Furnish a copy of the minutes of all Board meetings to the President and corresponding Board within 10
days;
d. Submit a copy of the minutes of the monthly meetings to the Corresponding Secretary by the last day of
each month;
e. Distribute a list of motions voted on during the current membership year to the Full Board at the April
board meeting;
f. Submit a copy of all the Association minutes to the Historian at the conclusion of term of office.
Section 6 – The Corresponding Secretary shall:
a. Compile and edit the monthly newsletter;
b. Receive submissions to the newsletter by the last day of each month;
c. Submit the monthly newsletter to the Website Chairman to be posted on the RPTA website 10 days in
advance of the regular meeting date unless otherwise advised by the President;
d. Notify the membership of the website posting of the newsletter through the RPTA Yahoo e-mail group;
e. Mail a copy of the monthly newsletter to those members without access to a computer;
Section 7 – The Treasurer shall:
a) Oversee, in cooperation with the President and the Executive Board, all financial affairs of the Association;
b) Deposit member dues, fees, and other income as may be received by the Association;
c) Disburse the funds of the Association as directed by the President and the Executive Board;
d) Serve as chair of the budget committee; keep accurate records of all financial transactions;
e) Submit necessary tax forms to the IRS by the legal deadlines;
f) Submit a written report of the Association‘s income and expenses (a Profit and Loss summary) from July 1
to date at each Executive Board meeting. Make available an itemized report of income and expenses for
the same periods.
g) Submit to the Full Board at the April Full Board meeting a report of the Budget Versus Actual Expenses for
the period from July 1 to date;
h) Submit a written annual financial report at the May monthly meeting;
i) Submit all financial records for an audit when directed to do so by the Executive Board.
Section 8 – The Parliamentarian shall provide parliamentary opinion during meetings of the Association. The rules
contained in the latest edition of ‗Robert‘s Rules of Order‘ shall govern the Association in all cases to which
they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association
or any special rules of order the Association may adopt.
ARTICLE V: RESPONSIBILITIES OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1 – All committees shall:
a) Keep clear, updated records on the guidelines and functions of their committee to pass down to the
succeeding committee chairmen;
b) Submit an updated Calendar of Job Responsibilities for their committee to the President at the April Board
meeting; include any pertinent motions passed during the year;
c) Submit updated committee information to the yearbook chairman before the deadline;
d) Submit a financial report at the April Board meeting or when directed to do so by the Executive Board.
(This report is the responsibility of each committee chairman, not the Treasurer);
e) Submit a check request form with attached original receipts to the Treasurer for reimbursement of expense;
(Expenses beyond budgetary allotments must be approved by the Executive Board before they are
reimbursed);
f) Request approval from the Executive Board before paying any Association member for services rendered, a
reimbursement of more than the member‘s actual expenses.
Section 2 – The Budget Committee shall:
a) Compile the operating budget for the Association;
b) Present the proposed budget to the Executive Board at the May meeting and to the membership at large at
the September meeting.
Section 3– The Certification Committee shall:
a) Keep the Association informed of what is being done at the local, state, and national levels regarding
certification of teachers;
b) Communicate with persons exploring and/or working on the certification process.
c) Maintain an itemized account of the certification fund.
Section 4 – The Courtesy Committee shall:
a) Send expressions of concern to those Association members who are ill or have a death in the immediate family;
b) Send congratulations to Association members when appropriate.
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Section 5 – The E-mail/Telephone Committee shall:
a) Handle communication with active members when the need arises through the use of the RPTA Yahoo
group and telephone. A telephone tree shall be kept current to be used when necessary.
Section 6 – The Ensemble Festival Committee shall:
a) Plan and make the necessary arrangements for the Ensemble Festival. All actions are subject to review by
the Executive Board
b) Submit a written report of the Ensemble Festival to the Full Board in April.
Section 7 – The History Committee shall:
a) Collect documents and photographs representative of the activities of the Association;
b) Compile an annual scrapbook;
c) Serve as the liaison between the Association and the NC Department of Cultural Resources Office of
Archives and History;
d) Transfer to the Archives the annual meeting minutes and other important items for their preservation;
e) Maintain an inventory of the items donated to the Office of Archives and History.
Section 8 – The Hospitality Committee shall:
a) Provide light refreshments at the monthly meetings and any other functions as directed by the President or
the Executive Board.
Section 9 – The Independent Music Teachers Forum Committee shall:
a) Keep the Association informed of what is being done at the local, state, and national levels regarding
Independent Music Teachers Forum.
Section 10 – The Library Committee shall:
a) Purchase, catalog, and lend music-related materials.
Section 11 – The Musicales Committee shall:
a) Plan and coordinate the necessary arrangements for the two or three musicales held each year.
Section 12 – The Past Presidents Committee shall:
a) Meet twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring;
b) Determine the recipient of the yearbook dedication before the July Full Board meeting;
c) Serve as advisor to the President, the Executive Board, or the Full Board when the need arises;
d) Make recommendations to the Executive Board on disciplinary actions for violations of the Code of Ethics.
Section 13 – The RPTA Scholarship Committee shall:
a) Formulate the procedures under which the RPTA Scholarship funds are to be granted and administer the
awarding of these funds. All actions are subject to the approval of the Executive Board;
b) Submit a written report of the Scholarship event to the Full Board in April.
Section 14 – The Referral Committee shall:
a) Compile a list of members sorted by zip code, and distribute the list to all local music stores;
b) Provide a list of teachers with openings or the website address of the Association to parents who inquire;
c) Remind members to update their status on the referral section of the RPTA website;
d) Refresh the referral section of the RPTA website twice a year.
Section 15 – The Scholarship Funding Committee shall:
a) Encourage donations from members and businesses for the RPTA and YAA Scholarships;
b) Serve as the liaison between RPTA and businesses for events that benefit the Scholarship Fund;
c) Submit an annual financial report of the Scholarship Fund at the April meeting.
Section 16 – The Yearbook Committee shall:
a) Compile and publish, by the September monthly meeting, the annual yearbook that contains a list of
elected officers, Parliamentarian and committee chairmen, dues amounts, programs and activities for the
current year, the Code of Ethics, the Constitution and Bylaws, the budget, a member directory,
information about MTNA certification, Young Artist Auditions guidelines, repertoire lists and previous
year YAA award amounts, and any other information as directed by the President and Executive Board;
Section 17 – The Young Artist Auditions Committee shall:
a) Plan and make the necessary arrangements for the annual Young Artist Auditions. All actions are subject
to review by the Executive Board;
b) Submit to the Executive Board for approval prior to the Honors Recitals, a report on the awards‘ amounts
to be dispersed along with a financial report to date;
c) Submit to the membership, a summary report of YAA at the April meeting;
d) Submit a written report of YAA at the April Full Board meeting.
Section 18 – The Website Committee shall:
a) Maintain the official website of the Association, www.raleighpianoteachers.org.
Section 19 – The Workshop Committee shall:
a) Plan and make the necessary arrangements for the biyearly (every two years) piano workshop. All actions
are subject to review by the Executive Board;
b) Submit a written report of the workshop to the Full Board at the following Board meeting.
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ARTICLE VI: SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Section 1 – The Events Coordination Committee shall:
a) Act as a liaison between Meredith College and RPTA to facilitate the scheduling of the many RPTA events
that take place at Meredith.
Section 2 – The Community Outreach Committee shall
a) Contact various groups in the arts community of this area and seek to promote closer ties to them.
ARTICLE VII: TENURE FOR STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Section 1 – Tenure of office for all standing committee chairmen shall be for two years, unless said tenure is extended by
vote of the Executive Board.
Section 2 – A chairman of a standing committee who wishes to resign shall submit to the President a written resignation
which shall be effective at the expiration of thirty days.
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS
Section 1 – These Bylaws may be amended upon recommendation of the RPTA Executive Board at any monthly meeting
of the Association by a two-thirds vote of the active members present. Written notice of the proposed
amendment(s) must be submitted to the membership of RPTA at least twenty (20) days in advance of the
meeting.
Section 2 – When regular members in good standing are unable to be present when an amendment to the Bylaws is on the
regular meeting agenda, their absentee ballots sent to the Recording Secretary in writing, including e-mail shall
be counted in the vote.
ARTICLE IX: FINANCES AND ACCOUNTING
Section 1 – The Association shall operate under a fiscal year as determined by the Executive Board.
Section 2 – All disbursements shall be made by check, gift check, or gift card.
Section 3 – With the President‘s approval, all statements of expense shall be submitted to the Treasurer for payment.
Section 4 – The President or the Treasurer shall have the authority to deposit or withdraw funds from the depository.
Section 5 – The outgoing Treasurer shall transfer all business records to the incoming treasurer before 07/01.
RPTA CODE OF ETHICS We, the members of Raleigh Piano Teachers Association, having dedicated ourselves to the advancement of musical
knowledge and education, pledge to each other and to ourselves that we will uphold and abide by the following
professional and personal principles as members of the Association in good standing.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS—The teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.
The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.
The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.
The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.
The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.
The teacher shall respect the student‘s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.
COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUES—The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in
regard to colleagues in the profession.
The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious statements
about colleagues.
The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional
service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.
The teacher shall respect the integrity of other teachers‘ studios and shall not actively recruit students from another studio.
The teacher shall participate in the student‘s change of teachers with as much communication as possible between
parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the student and families.
COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY—The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity.
The teacher shall accurately represent his/her professional qualifications.
The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies.
The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.
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