Dear Members,

On Saturday, April 13 our own Branch evaluations were held at Laura Chang’s studio; Yukiko Nobles of the Long Beach branch was the evaluator. Fifteen students participated and from all accounts, they really enjoyed themselves. Ms. Nobles’ comments were instructive, helpful and supportive. Thank you so much Laura for your dedication and diligence in organizing and hosting these important and fun evaluations!

The Branch Honors and Composers Today joint recital took place this past Saturday, April 27 at Fields’ Piano. Many thanks to Jennifer Puhl and Emily Hung who did a wonderful job in organizing this lovely event. There were 46 participants showcasing a nice variety of piano, voice and instrumental works. Jennifer did a really outstanding job on the written program!

This coming Sunday, May 5, 3:00 p.m. is the Senior Recital. This event is being held at Chi Asada’s beautiful new performance hall, Hoson House in Tustin. Dr. Xiaole Li has worked very hard at organizing and creating the program and providing the refreshments for the reception immediately following the recital. Ladies, thank you very much in advance for your hospitality and efforts in making this recital a memorable and special event!

Laura Chang is working away at our upcoming Contemporary Flare festival with her assistant, Dr. Felix Tao Chang. This is always a highly enjoyable and well-attended event. Laura and Felix, we appreciate your hard work and dedication!

If you still have not voted, please go to our website ( http://southcoastmtac.org/ ) to cast your vote today! The registration will close on Sunday, May 12 at midnight. As a devoted MTAC South Coast member it is not only your privilege but your duty to select your next Board of Directors. This on-line ballot is simple, very user friendly, quick and completely anonymous.
Thank you for your consideration and cooperation.

Please be sure to attend our final branch meeting of the 2012-2013 academic year. Melody Lu has a wonderful musical program planned which will feature performance by our new member, Kevin Kao. We will also have the investiture of our new MTAC South Coast Board of Directors. Teachers will be able to pick up the Contemporary Flare results at the meeting. You won’t want to miss this!

Upcoming deadline and event dates:

MAY 5    Senior Graduation Concert, 3:00 p.m. at Chi Asada’s new performance studio, Hoson House in Tustin (venue directions will be given)

May 7 is the due date for the MSSL May 11 Mother’s Day recital, 2:00 p.m. at Park Plaza in Orange.(you can download our application form from our website (http://msslsc.weebly.com/documents-and-links.html)

May 11  MSSL Mother’s Day Recital recital for Park Plaza residents.

May 15   Deadline for completion of CM Make-Up Evaluations

May 18   Contemporary Flare Festival at Fields’ Piano

May 22   Branch Meeting at 10:00 AM at Fields’ Piano

Please remember to periodically check our website, southcoastmtac.org, for further updates and information.

Although I will be sending out a final June newsletter I would like to say that it has truly been an honor and a pleasure to serve you as your president. We have a wonderful, vibrant branch and Melody Lu will make an excellent and strong president being well assisted in her job by our new and excellent 2013- 2016 Board of Directors; let’s continue the good work!!

Musically yours,