News 2007-2008

Posted June 5, 2008
New MTAC Hotel Rates: Due to the Marriott being completely sold out and the Mission Inn sold out on some days, the MTAC secured a block of rooms at the nearby Courtyard Marriott Hotel for $99 per night.

Courtyard by Marriott Riverside
1510 University Avenue, Riverside 92507
Reservation number: (951) 276-1200

Be sure to mention MTAC for the Convention rate and secure your reservation as soon as possible. The deadline for this price at this hotel is June 13, 2008.

Posted May 31, 2008
Annual Luncheon and Officer Installation: The last Redlands Branch of the 2007-2008 year is fast approaching. We will be celebrating another successful year and also welcome our newest Redlands Branch Officers. Join your fellow members, Monday, June 9, 11:00 AM at the home of Nancy Walthall.

Posted May 31, 2008
Reminder: Register before June 9 to be eligible for Early Bird Registration. For more information, visit MTAC Online Convention Registration.

Posted May 10, 2008
In Memorium: During these past few months, three longtime members of the Redlands Branch have passed away. Continue Reading...

Posted March 31, 2008
Music Students Service League (MSSL) Recital: The next community outreach recital is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit the MSSL page.

Posted March 12, 2008
The Improvisation/Compostion Pageant: The application form to the Fourth Annual Improvisation/Composition Pageant is now available in the Application Forms and Documents section of the website.. Students are invited to perform prepared improvisation and/or original student compositions. In addition, students will have the opporutunity to participate, on a volunteer-basis, in unrehearsed improvisation as part of the games and activities portion of the program.

Posted March 12, 2008
Certificate of Merit Branch Honors: The Redlands Branch is proud to announce the students who were selected to receive Branch Honors in the 2008 Certificate of Merit Evaluations. Each year, students level two and higher are eligible for Honors consideration. All Honors students receive a special gold seal on their Certificate to acknowledge the honor. To receive Branch Honors, a student must achieve:

• a good or excellent rating in both sight-reading and technique
• perform all pieces well
• pass the theory test
• be selected for Honors by the evaluator

In addition to receiving Branch Honors, students Level Five and higher are eligible to perform in the Redlands Branch Honors Recital.

The following students, Levels Two to Four received Branch Honors for 2008:

Jeremy Ang
Hannah Arnott
Ariel Chu
Alena Dinh
Sarah Duffin
Paige Dyjack
Summer Eller
Audrey Fankhanel
Devon Fox
Kiersten Harris
Anastasia Ibrahim
Huntae Kim
James Kim
Nathan Kim
Julianna Koss
Crystal May Lao
Eunnie Lee
Jane Lee
Sheldon Lee
Hannah Long
Bianca Magallanes
Jennifer Makowski
Natasha Mandolang
Julia Nista
Audrea Noronha
Courtney Padgett
Andrew Peverini
Nicholas Putrasahan
Abi Raja
Frances Rejab
Rachel Richey
Rachel Rowley
Hannah Rowley
Azariah Sihotang
Abigail Sihotang
Carrie Stovall
Louisa Tambunan
Kisha Thayapran
Narmada Thayapran
Nadiya Thomas
Ejay Tumulak
Brian Wang

The following Students, Levels Five and Higher were selected to perform in the Redlands Branch Honors Recital:

3:30 PM Recital
4:45 PM Recital
6:00 PM Recital
Anthony Diaz
Miclen Elwin LaiPang
Steven Lee
Madeline Long
Deanna Lo
Stacie Lo
Kyle Meyer
Julieanne Ong
Mollie Ong
Ethan Osias
Jingying Peng
Ashlyn Ronkes
Prince Siraj
Laura Tobing
Douglas Waters
Addison Yost
Karina Bartz
Yen-Chin Chen
Megan Evans
Lydia Kore
Diane Li
Hanna Lim
Jed Lin
Melanie Miles
Ashlyn Parkinson
Tyler Sherwin
Jacob Tackett
Madeline Shapiro
Dorie Wang
Tiffany Wang
Victoria Belliard
Michelle Chettiath
Laura Evans
Alexa Frazier
Tyler Jacobson
Jonathan Lewis
Carlisle Momberger
Monika Oeinck
Beth Rippy
Rebecca Tierce
April Vassantachart
Janna Vassantachart
Anthony Yeo
Edwin Young

Studios Represented in Branch Honors Recital: Jackie Aronowitz-Robertson, Barbara Baldwin ,Bonnie Bell , Cindy Cai, Linda Carrier, Diana Gall, Sue Hagmann, Judith Johansen, Sunja Kim, Helen LaiPang, Louanne Long, Lavinia Nastasa, Erika Scheidel Ramos, James Ramos, Sally Rehfeldt, Beatrice Reichardt-Mosberg, Rae Kate Shen, Michi Swanson

Posted February 15, 2008
Mary Evelyn Golz: A memorial celebration for former branch member and past President, Mary Evelyn Golz, is planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Prospect Park Carriage House in Redlands.

Posted February 15, 2008
Music Students Service League (MSSL) Recital: The next community outreach recital is scheduled for Sunday, February 24 at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit the MSSL page.

Posted February 15, 2008
Branch Showcase Recital: The Branch Showcase Recital is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 PM.

Posted January 16, 2008
Certificate of Merit (CM) Update: The Online Repertory/Scheduling Deadline has been changed to February 4. The CM Evaluation Student Information Sheet and CM Site Map are now available in the Application Forms and Documents section of the website.

Posted January 16, 2008
VOCE Update: For more information on participating in this year's Branch VOCE Festival, please contact Bonnie Bell. The application deadline is February 8.

Posted January 16, 2008
Branch Bach Festival Update: Instructions on registering students for this year's Branch Bach Festival is now available under Application Forms and Documents.

Posted September 13, 2007
September 16 Meeting Cancelled: The September Meeting/Barbeque has been cancelled until futher notice.

Posted August 27, 2007
Music Students Service League (MSSL) Information Meeting: The Redlands Branch MSSL group, a student run organization, has scheduled an information meeting for September 24 Students who wish to join or learn more about this community outreach group are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Posted August 17, 2007
2007-2008 Calendar Revealed: Both the Branch Member Calendar and Event Calendar Section have been updated for 2007-2008. While not complete, please visit the website in the coming weeks as Redlands Branch officers are hard at work confirming dates, locations, and other details.

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