MTNA division candidates.In accordance with Article VI, Sec. 2 of the MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) Bylaws, this slate of two candidates per office was prepared by the MTNA Nominating Committee consisting of Phyllis I. Pieffer, Aberdeen, Washington, chair; Marilyn Brossard, NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of Music NCTM North Carolina Transportation Museum NCTM National Capital Trolley Museum NCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage , Burlington, Washington; Geri Cheney, North Salt Lake, Utah North Salt Lake is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. The population was 8,749 at the 2000 census.and by 2003 had been estimated at 9,321. Geography North Salt Lake is located at (40.845895, -111. ; Carleen Graff, NCTM, Plymouth, New Hampshire Plymouth is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA, in the White Mountains Region. Plymouth is located at the convergence of the Pemigewasset and Baker rivers, both of which are components of the Merrimack River watershed. ; Gloria Johnson, NCTM, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sigrid Luther, NCTM, Dayton, Tennessee; Laura Melton, Bowling Green, Ohio Bowling Green is the county seat of Wood CountyGR6 in the U.S. state of Ohio. At the time of the 2000 census, the population of Bowling Green was 29,636. It is part of the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. ; Darlene Vlasek, NCTM, Rancho Palos Verdes, California Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV) is a city in Los Angeles County, California that was incorporated on September 7, 1973. The population was 41,145 at the 2000 census. Rancho Palos Verdes is a quiet, affluent suburb of Los Angeles. ; Nancy Whitman, NCTM, Lincoln, Nebraska; and Ken Williams, NCTM, Columbus, Ohio. Members will select their division's director, who will serve on the MTNA Board of Directors, as well as a director-elect for each division. These directors and directors-elect will replace the division presidents and presidents-elect. INSTRUCTIONS * Vote for one candidate per office in the division of your primary residence. (Student members may not vote.) * Ballots must be received at MTNA national headquarters by 12:00 midnight EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy , March 13, 2006. To vote electronically: * Go to the MTNA website at www.mtna.org, click on "Division Elections" and follow the instructions. or * Send an e-mail to mtna@mtna.org containing your name, state and the name of the candidates you are voting for. To vote via mail: * Detach the ballot. or * Download a PDF version of the ballot from the MTNA website at www.mtna.org by clicking on "Division Elections." then * Complete the ballot. * Affix a first-class stamp and mail. To vote via fax: * Detach the ballot. or * Download a PDF version of the ballot from the MTNA website at www.mtna.org by clicking on "Division Elections." then * Complete the ballot. * Fax to the MTNA national headquarters at (513) 421-2503. No mailing required. EAST CENTRAL DIRECTOR Carmen Shaw Oshkosh, Wisconsin Carmen Shaw, NCTM, an independent teacher from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, holds degrees from Concordia College and Illinois Wesleyan University History and academics Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) is an independent, residential, liberal arts university. Illinois Wesleyan is a private co-educational university with an enrollment of 2,137 and a student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1. . She is a collaborative pianist, adjudicator, presenter and church musician and has taught at the University of Wisonsin-Oshkosh. Shaw served as local MTA president; WMTA WMTA West Michigan Tourist Association WMTA Wisconsin Music Teachers Association WMTA Wyoming Motorcycle Trials Association district auditions chair, first vice president and president; and on the American Music Teacher Editorial Committee. "I cannot imagine teaching without the benefits/support of MTNA. The opportunities to learn, grow, and serve, are invaluable. We are challenged to pursue excellence in all professional endeavors, and provided with a rich network of colleagues, ideas, and tools to help reach those goals," she says. Lynn Singleton Columbus, Ohio Lynn Singleton, an independent music teacher from Columbus, Ohio, attended Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. , where she received bachelor's and master's degrees in performance. Singleton has served as Ohio MTA president, vice president and convention coordinator and was recently named Ohio's Certified Teacher of the Year. She currently is the Certification chair for her local association. "I value the work MTNA does on behalf of its members to promote the profession of music teaching. We are fortunate to be able to benefit from the services and programs the association provides, and I would welcome the opportunity to serve such a highly regarded organization," she says. DIRECTOR-ELECT Adrienne Wiley Midland, Michigan Adrienne Wiley, NCTM, associate professor of music at Central Michigan University Central Michigan University, at Mount Pleasant, Mich.; coeducational; est. 1892 as a normal school, became Central State Teachers College in 1927, achieved university status in 1959. The university maintains a forest that is used for botanical and biological research. , received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Kansas The University of Kansas (often referred to as KU or just Kansas) is an institution of higher learning in Lawrence, Kansas. The main campus resides atop Mount Oread. and a D.M.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a coeducational public research university located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. . She has been active at local and state levels of the Nebraska MTA and now serves Michigan MTA in several capacities. Wiley was the national MTNA Senior Competitions coordinator for four years. "I still feel the same enthusiasm for being an MTNA member as when I joined in college. MTNA strives to serve all music teachers with its strong commitment to professionalism, and supports teachers with resources, and program to assist our growth," she says. Karen Thickstun Nashville, Indiana Karen Thickstun, NCTM, teaches piano and piano pedagogy at Butler University and is director of the Butler Summer Piano Camps and the Butler Community Arts School. She maintains an independent studio in Nashville, Indiana, and serves on the NCKP NCKP National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy Independent Teacher committee. Thickstun holds a B.A. degree from Duke University, an M.M. degree from Butler University and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Virginia. She is past president of the Indiana MTA and was awarded the 2002 IMTA IMTA Instituto Mexicano de Tecnología del Agua (Mexico) IMTA International Map Trade Association iMTA Institute for Medical Technology Assessment IMTA International Modeling and Talent Association IMTA Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Distinguished Service Award. "MTNA is a vital part of the music profession--enlightening, challenging, and uplifting its members as well as our students, colleagues and communities," she says. EASTERN DIRECTOR Melanie DeMent Newark, Delaware Melanie DeMent, NCTM, teaches studio voice and vocal pedagogy at the University of Delaware [3] The student body at the University of Delaware is largely an undergraduate population. Delaware students have a great deal of access to work and internship opportunities. . A 15-year member of MTNA, she has served as DSMTA student activities chair and president, and chair of the Eastern Division Senior Competitions. DeMent has served on MTNA's Teacher Enrichment Grant Committee, College Faculty Forum and is currently on the AMT See vPro. Editorial Committee. "One of the things that attracted me to MTNA was diversity. As a voice teacher, I bring to MTNA a different and inclusive perspective. One of my goals is to recruit future MTNA teachers who aspire to sustain the role of arts in education Arts in Education is an expanding field of educational research and practice informed by investigations into learning through arts experiences. It is distinguished from art education by being not so much about teaching art, but focused on: DIRECTOR-ELECT Ellen Flint Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania Ellen Flint, Ph.D., is associate professor of music at Wilkes University. She is currently a member of the board of the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association, coordinator of the MTNA-PMTA Young Artist and Chamber Music Competitions and Eastern Division Competitions chair. "My work as both performer and scholar is guided by the belief that, while anecdotal evidence suggests (and scientific inquiry may soon prove) the study of music enhances learning in diverse fields, the pursuit of any musical endeavor is its own sublime reward, and, as practicing musicians, we have an obligation to preserve and nurture the artistic traditions bequeathed to us," she says. Deborah Martin Ithaca, New York
For other places or objects named Ithaca, see Ithaca (disambiguation). Deborah Martin, NCTM, is associate professor in performance studies at Ithaca College, where she teaches studio and class piano and piano pedagogy. Martin has been a member of MTNA since 1992, serving as district chair, state convention chair and state d president in New York. At the division level she has been competition chair and most recently was elected to serve as division president-elect. "Membership and participation n MTNA have been critically important to my personal and professional growth as a musician and teacher, and I believe MTNA provides an indispensable source of personal, educational, and professional growth for all music teachers," she says. Kathy Maskell Tewksbury, Massachusetts Kathy Maskell, NCTM, is the founder and artistic director of MusicWorks, Inc. She teaches at MusicWorks and Regis College. Maskell received a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music Berklee College of Music, founded in 1945, is an independent music college in Boston, Massachusetts, with many prominent faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artists. It has an enrollment of approximately 3,900 students and a 2004 faculty of approximately 430. . She is organist at Old Cambridge Baptist Church in Harvard Square. Maskell is the Massachusetts MTA immediate past president and Eastern Division Junior Competitions chair. "MTNA membership has expanded my horizons professionally and personally, helping to sharpen my teaching skills and keep students involved in their studies. My philosophy is to create a nurturing environment where all students feel confident and self-assured. My hope is to have it carried to the next generation of music makers," she says. NORTHWEST DIRECTOR Kenneth Christensen Bozeman, Montana Kenneth Christensen is an independent piano teacher and active performer, adjudicator and clinician. He holds a bachelor's degree from Montana State University Montana State University, at Bozeman; land-grant; coeducational; chartered 1893. It is primarily a technical institution specializing in agriculture, engineering, and applied sciences. The Museum of the Rockies is there. and a master's degree piano performance from the University of Montana. Christensen is Northwest Division president and Montana State MTA past president. As Northwest Division president he serves on the MTNA Summit Planning committee, as well as the MTNA Collaborative Arts Forum. "MTNA has played a vital role in my career as a teacher and performer. Through its dedication to the profession and through its conferences, publications and opportunities for interaction with colleagues, MTNA has been invaluable," he says. Deborah Wallace Middleton, Idaho Deborah Wallace, NCTM, has been an MTNA member since 1979. She earned dual bachelor of music degrees in piano performance and music education from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, studying with James Johnson. An independent piano teacher for more than 30 years, she taught in Fairbanks until relocating to Idaho in 2002 She has served n various capacities at al levels of MTNA. Since 2000, Wallace has been the Northwest Division national certification commissioner. "Working to advance the MTNA Professional Certification Program is most reaffirming. Our commitment to professionalism through every facet of MTNA must remain pro-active, positive and progressive," she says. DIRECTOR-ELECT Debra Florian Poulsbo, Washington Debra Florian, NCTM, is immediate past president of Washington State MTA. A 25-year member of MTNA. she has served in many local and state offices, and has chaired Washington's Leadership Seminar and MTNA Competitions. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University is located in the Parkland suburb of Tacoma, Washington. As of September 2007, PLU had a student population of 3,669 and approximately 250 full-time faculty. , Florian maintains a large independent studio. "MTNA has been an essential partner in my professional development, providing vital opportunities and resources, and invaluable collegial interaction and support. As a dedicated proponent of excellent standards in music education, and a strong advocate for the arts, MTNA has both the opportunity and the responsibility to positively impact the future of our profession," she says. Roma Eicher Albany, Oregon Roma J. Eicher, NCTM, is a teacher, performer, adjudicator, presenter and speaker. The administrator for the Conservatory for Music Education LLC, she has been an MTNA member since 1966 and has held numerous state and local positions. Eicher has served on the MTNA conference planning committee, a competitions review committee and was MTNA High School Competitions chair. "MTNA has been a resource to me as a teacher, benefiting my students and colleagues. MTNA has a vision, as well as a history, that allows it to move forward to benefit its members. It has been, is and will continue to lead to its greatest potential," she says. SOUTH CENTRAL DIRECTOR Sharon Ard El Dorado, Arkansas El Dorado (pronounced to rhyme with 'tornado' (IPA: [εl doˈreɪdoʊ] or [εl dəˈreɪdə])) is a city in Union County, Arkansas, USA. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 20,467. Sharon Ard, NCTM, has an M.M. degree from the University of Oklahoma and a B.M. degree from Henderson State University Henderson State University is a four-year public university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and serves as Arkansas’s public liberal arts college. It is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. . She maintains an independent studio, is an adjudiCator and church organist/choir director. Ard has served Arkansas State MTA as president, first vice president, treasurer and IMTF IMTF Integrated Mission Task Force IMTF Information Management Task Force IMTF Integrated Modulation Transfer Function IMTF International Malnutrition Task Force chair. She is MTNA FOUNDATION chair and serves on ASMTA's board of directors. She was named 1998 ASMTA Independent Music Teacher of the Year. "MTNA has opened many doors of opportunity for me as a student and teacher. While allowing for creativity, MTNA sets high standards that will always be a guiding influence in my professional career," she says. Ruth Pitts Waco, Texas Ruth Pitts, NCTM, a music instructor at McLennan Community College McLennan Community College (MCC) is a community college partially funded by the taxpayers of McLennan County, Texas. Located in Waco, Texas, it opened in 1965. It now serves about 8,500 students and has over 600 employees. , Waco, Texas, has been active in MTNA for 30 years. Pitts has a B.M.E. degree from Baylor University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University. She has served as Texas MTA president and is currently a state trustee. She is MTNA South Central Division president and was on the MTNA Development Committee. "MTNA has played a major role in my life. I have been greatly enriched by its many educational opportunities and by the wonderful friendships made in the organization. It is a privilege to serve MTNA," she says. DIRECTOR-ELECT Celinda Hallbauer Belton, Texas Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM, a professor at Central Texas College, has degrees from the University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas and Baylor University. She is Texas MTA immediate past president and has been TMTA TMTA Transmeta (stock symbol) TMTA Texas Music Teachers Association TMTA Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association TMTA Truro Morlaix Twinning Association (UK) vice president for student affairs, vice president of business affairs, president-elect and president. She has served as TMTA's certification chair, MTNA FOUNDATION chair and Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation trustee. Hallbauer was on MTNA's state syllabus task force. "My membership in MTNA has enabled me to network with colleagues, gain valuable leadership skills and achieve continuing education in addition to providing numerous opportunities and activities for my students during the years," she says. Charles Jones Natchitoches, Louisiana Charles Jones, NCTM, is South Central Division president-elect and Louisiana MTA immediate past president. Previously, he served LMTA LMTA Louisiana Music Teachers Association LMTA Louisiana Motor Transport Association LMTA Lago Maggiore Target Area LMTA Library Media Technical Assistant LMTA Light Manufacturing Training Australia LMTA Laboratório de Mecânica Teórica e Aplicada as president-elect and junior competitions coordinator. He teaches piano at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) is a two-year, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana on the campus of Northwestern State University (NSU). . He holds M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from the University of Texas and a B.M. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. "MTNA has played a vital role in my musical life, providing professional growth through conferences and workshops, networking with colleagues from around the country and performance and corn petition opportunities for my students, I am eager to do whatever I can to ensure the continued success of MTNA's mission," he says. SOUTHERN DIRECTOR Diane Higgins Charlotte, North Carolina “Charlotte” redirects here. For other uses, see Charlotte (disambiguation). Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the 20th largest city in the United States. Diane Higgins, NCTM, is an independent piano teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a B.M. degree in piano performance from Salem College. She is the current MTNA Southern Division president and has been North Carolina MTA president, president-elect/vice president of conventions, vice president for publicity and MTNA Scholarship Foundation, treasurer, director of piano contests and chair of the piano teachers section and junior high auditions. Higgins is founder/director of the Charlotte-MTA Music Career Fair. "My strong support for MTNA is evident with many years of involvement with national, state and local associations. I am proud to be a MTNA member," she says. DIRECTOR-ELECT Fay Adams Knoxville, Tennessee Fay Swadley Adams, NCTM, chairs the keyboard area at the University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. . She has served as Tennessee MTA president and as a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas Board of Directors. Awards include TMTA Teacher of the Year, YWCA YWCA abbr. Young Women's Christian Association YWCA n abbr (= Young Women's Christian Association) → Asociación f de Jóvenes Cristianas YWCA Outstanding Woman in the Arts Award, Chancellor's Citation for Service to UT, UT'S Volunteer Spirit Award, and Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award for the UT School of Music. "MTNA is an important part of my professional life, giving me the opportunity to grow as a teacher and to meet many fine musicians who share the joys and challenges of our profession," she says. Matthew Manwarren Nashville, Tennessee Matthew Manwarren is professor of piano at Belmont University. He served on the faculty at Erskine College, where he chaired the music department. A former president of the South Carolina MTA, Manwarren holds a B.M. degree from Texas Tech University and M.M. and D.M.A. degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Its origins come from two sources: the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, formed in 1867 as part of a girls' finishing school, and the College of Music of Cincinnati, which opened in 1878. . "MTNA has been an important part of my life dating back to my student days. As a professional musician and teacher, the programs offered through MTNA and the interaction I have had with other professionals in this organization have made an enormous impact on both my teaching and performing career," he says. Susan Andrews Lilburn, Georgia Susan Andrews, NCTM, is immediate past president of the Georgia MTA. Andrews also served in several GMTA "Great minds think alike." See digispeak. leadership roles and is currently the Southern Division Senior Competition coordinator. She chaired the MTNA State Affiliate of the Year Committee. Andrews holds a B.M. degree from the University of Georgia Organization The President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents. , operates an independent studio and adjudicates frequently. "MTNA has profoundly impacted my professional development, providing valuable services, programs and networking. I am proud to be a part of this organization, which has been committed for nearly 130 years to keeping music a vital part of our culture and promoting the highest standards of music teaching," she says. SOUTHWEST DIRECTOR Cheryl Pachak-Brooks Portales, New Mexico Portales is the county seat of Roosevelt CountyGR6, New Mexico, with a total population of 11,131 (as of the 2000 census). It is the home of Eastern New Mexico University. Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, NCTM, is the Southwest Division president and a faculty member at Eastern New Mexico University Eastern New Mexico University, (abbreviated ENMU), frequently called Eastern, is a state university in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA. It is the most recently-founded state university in New Mexico (legislated in 1927, opened in 1934). . Her service includes division president-elect, national certification commissioner, national collegiate task force and forum and national nominating committee member. She has served as New Mexico president, vice president, district vice president, state newsletter editor/advertising manager, collegiate competition chair and college student chapter chair. She was selected as the 2005 Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico Teacher of the Year. "MTNA has provided me with many opportunities for professional and personal development. I am committed to its mission, growth and success," she says. Yu-Jane Yang Ogden, Utah Yu-Jane Yang, NCTM, professor at Weber State University Weber State University is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, USA. History Weber State University was founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Weber Stake Academy in 1889; like Weber County and the Weber River, , is an active presenter, performer and adjudicator throughout the world. She served as Utah MTA president, state convention chair and state performance competition chair. Yang was on the MTNA Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award committee and is member of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. . She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. . "Connecting the past, present and future of our music teaching profession, MTNA provides a vibrant network for independent music teachers, academic faculty and college students, which offers support, resources, friendships and inspiration," she says. DIRECTOR-ELECT Lezlee Bishop Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. Lezlee Johnsen Bishop, NCTM, an independent music teacher with a degree in piano pedagogy from Utah State University Utah State University, mainly at Logan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered 1888, opened 1890. It publishes Utah Science, Western Historical Quarterly, and Western American Literary Journal. , has been involved as Utah MTA membership chair, conference coordinator and state president. She has served on MTNA grant and task force committees and as Southwest Division president-elect. "I believe in MTNA and the pro-music message we have for today's world. As we unify our stand with sister organizations, we can speak more boldly. Through the continuing enrichment of each member we are made more eloquent. With each child and adult who find and keep music's joyful voice in their life, we are all renewed for the future," she says. Darlene Vlasek Rancho Palos Verdes, California Darlene Vlasek, NCTM, has maintained an active, independent piano studio for more than 30 years, although music instruction was not her original career goal. She also has been employed as a regular church organist for more than 35 years. Believing that membership implies active participation and service, Vlasek has held many offices at the local level, in addition to seven years on the California State Board, currently serving as state president. "Because the profession of music education should be held in high esteem by our society, I wholeheartedly support MTNA's programs for teacher education and public recognition," she says. WEST CENTRAL DIRECTOR Mary Ellen Moore Colorado Springs, Colorado The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city (after Denver) in the state of Colorado and the 48th most populous city in the United States.[4] The city is the county seat of El Paso County. Mary Ellen Moore, NCTM, (B.M., M.M.), is an independent piano teacher in Colorado Springs. Currently West Central Division president, she previously served as Colorado State MTA president. She also was a member of the MTNA FOUNDATION Board of Trustees, Teacher Enrichment Grant Committee chair, West Central Division Junior Competitions coordinator and member of the MTNA Code of Ethics Code of Ethics can refer to:
"I would welcome the opportunity to serve as Division director and to work for a strong organization that will continue to provide the foundation for professional growth that has been such a positive influence in my life," she says. Diane Smith West Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,403; a special census taken in the spring of 2005 counted 51,744 residents. Diane M. Smith, NCTM, maintains an independent piano studio and holds B.S. and B.A. degrees from Moorhead State University. She also founded and directed the Music and Movement Center, Inc. She has been active in her local association, holding a number of positions, including president. Smith has been active in the Iowa State MTA, serving in several capacities, including president, secretary and Foundation chair. She has chaired Iowa's MTNA Junior Corn petitions. "MTNA has been an integral part in my professional growth. I am thankful to the members who have given so much to MTNA to make it a better organization," she says. DIRECTOR-ELECT Thomas Ediger Nebraska City, Nebraska Nebraska City is a city in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,228 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Otoe County.GR6 Thomas Ediger, NCTM, is director of choral activities and professor of music at Peru State College History Peru State is the oldest college in Nebraska. It was founded in 1865 as Mount Vernon College and was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two years later, in 1867, ownership of the college was transferred to the state government for use as a normal in Peru, Nebraska. He directs choirs, teaches other music courses and maintains a private piano studio. Ediger is West central Division president-elect and has been chair of MTNA's Composer Commissioning program. Active in the Nebraska MTA, he has served as composition chair, treasurer, vice president, president-elect and president. "I am honored to be nominated for this position, and I am excited to help MTNA continue its excellent programs and to develop other programs to even better serve the needs of all music teachers," he says. Sue Freeman-Dopp Minneapolis, Minnesota Sue Freeman Dopp has just completed a two-year term as president of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association. She has served in many different capacities throughout past years in MMTA--among them Honors Concert chairman, vice president for contest, contest judge coordinator and MMTA Foundation board trustee. She has served for many years as an adjudicator for MMTA theory exams, comprehensive exams and state contest, and has given numerous contest materials workshops and judging seminars. Dopp is currently the regional sales manager for piano and keyboard sales for Schmitt Music. "MTNA has played a large part in my professional life. t remember my first MTNA Conference in Houston. I was one of my most valuable and inspiring experiences," she says. |
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