Dear Members,
It was great to see many familiar faces and to meet new members at our September branch meeting. Thank you Sandely Miller, our CM chair, for giving an informative CM presentation! The CM database is Now Open for registration. Please be cautious with the new deadline for the online registration, which ends on October 31 (Halloween). From the past experience, the online registration gets heavy traffic right before the deadline. Enroll your students early and enjoy treat or tricking!
While we enjoy the convenience of technology in today’s society, music teachers have been targeted by email scams. There have been some MTAC members from other branch who received emails involving foreign students coming to the states and wanting to take lessons. In order for them to send checks, they ask for music teachers’ personal information. If you receive those bogus emails, do not reply and delete them immediately. Please note that teachers can choose which information to show on both MTAC State website and our own branch website. General public can only access zip codes and instruments on “Find a Teacher” option.
We had a great turn out for the first MSSL recital. There were 13 students that performed. It was held at Inn At the Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I would like to thank Victoria Park, our MSSL chair, for arranging this new location in Irvine. There are several MSSL recitals throughout the year. You may find the application on our branch website: southcoastmtac.org.
Also, both Romantic and Classical Showcases are open to registration on our branch website. Teacher participation is a major key for making these festivals successful. Please remember that if for any reason a teacher can’t work, the teacher must pay a non-involvement fee of $50 for each recital.
The Fund-raiser event, Masquerade recital will be held on October 19 at Fields’ Piano. The deadline is October 6. Application forms are available on our website. Students’ families and friends are also invited!
As always, be sure to check our website for updates.
Happy Autumn!
Melody Lu