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New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Inc.
2021
YEARBOOK
[Document subtitle]
Affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association
www. NJMTA.com
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members of NJMTA,
Last year at this time, I was very excited to face my new challenges serving as the new president of NJMTA
starting January 2020. I never imagined that one year later, we would be living current situation in the “new
normal” lifestyle. I know that many of us are continuing to teach remotely and some, in person with
recommended safety protocols. Whatever the method, we will continue to share our talents with our students for
that is our mission.
NJMTA is still moving forward with our programs and our missions. Within this Yearbook, you will find many
updates, as well as significant information pertinent to all members of NJMTA. However, may I remind you that
the information in the Yearbook is subject to change at any time. We do send emails regarding our important
updates, but we do ask that you do check our website often for the most up-to-date information regarding any of
our events and/or policies.
We are still planning to offer the Performathon event as well as Spring Festivals and Recital Auditions in 2021.
Many thanks to all event chairpersons and committee members who work tirelessly to make these events happen.
I am so very blessed to work with such dedicated and talented Board members who devote their time to serve
NJMTA.
I also would like to invite all members of the NJMTA to consider serving on the board and sharing your vast
wealth of knowledge and talent. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with your colleagues.
I look forward to the time when we can safely return to our previous musical lives.
Please take care and stay well.
Sincerely wishing everyone all the best,
Tomoko Harada, NCTM
President, NJMTA
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Table of Contents
Letter from the President ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Constitution and Bylaws ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Vision and Values.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Code of Ethics ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Officers and Committees .....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Past Presidents ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
NJMTA Teacher of the Year................................................................................................................................................................................15
NJMTA Service Award .........................................................................................................................................................................................15
MTNA Professional Certification .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Independent Music Teachers Forum................................................................................................................................................................ 17
MTNA Collegiate Chapters ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
MTNA College Faculty Forum .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
MTNA Foundation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Student Activities and Events ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23
General Information for Student Activities ...................................................................................................................................................24
Requirements for Teacher Participation .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
General Guidelines for all NJMTA Events and Activities ............................................................................................................................... 24
2021 Winter NJMTA Sponsored Events......................................................................................................................................................... 28
NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon .......................................................................................................................................... 29
2021 Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events ...........................................................................................................................................................31
Spring Piano Festival .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Spring Recitals – Auditions & Concerts ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
2021 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Young Musicians Competition ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
NJMTA State Conference Master Class for Advanced Piano ......................................................................................................................... 34
Commissioned Composer Competition ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
High School Scholarship Competition ................................................................................................................................................................. 36
2021 Fall MTNA/NJMTA Sponsored Events................................................................................................................................................. 38
MTNA Competitions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
NJMTA Sponsors .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
MTNA Collegiate Member Application ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
New Member Application .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
MTNA Foundation Fund Donation Form .....................................................................................................................................................42
2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 44
5New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Inc.
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Proposed 1994 and revised 1998, 2000, 2003, 2009, 2015, 2017 and 2019
ARTICLE 1 – NAME
The New Jersey Music Teachers Association, Incorporated, otherwise known as NJMTA, is an affiliate of the Music Teachers
National Association Inc., otherwise known as MTNA, Cincinnati, Ohio, an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE 2 –PURPOSE
Section 1. The purpose for which NJMTA is organized and operated is exclusively literary and educational, as defined in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended. The
purpose of NJMTA shall be the advancement of music education, and in specific furtherance thereof:
a. To conduct programs and activities to build a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public for the
benefit and the general welfare of all persons;
b. To ensure that every student shall have access to a balanced, comprehensive and high-quality program of music
instruction;
c. To promote the quality of teaching, research and scholarship in music;
d. To promote the involvement of persons of all ages in learning music;
e. To foster the utilization of the most effective techniques and resources in music instruction; and,
f. To facilitate the education of music teachers.
Section 2. NJMTA is a not-for-profit organization whose funds are to be used solely to accomplish the objectives described in
Section 1 of this Article 2. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be
distributable to members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized
and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, and to make payments and distributions to
further the purposes set out in Section 1 of this Article 2. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall
be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not
participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf
of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. The organization shall not carry on any other activities not
permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt for federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to
which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Section 3. In the event of the dissolution of this NJMTA, any funds remaining in the treasury, after the payment of any
outstanding debts, shall be contributed to MTNA.
ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership classifications and privileges are described in the Bylaws of NJMTA.
Section 2. NJMTA membership dues will be proposed by the Executive Committee and approved by the NJMTA Board. These
dues will be in addition to those assessed by MTNA.
ARTICLE 4 – AFFILIATED LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
Section 1. Any city, town or district music teachers association may become and remain affiliated with NJMTA by fulfilling the
requirements of membership as stated in the Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 2. The Executive Committee may suspend or terminate any affiliated Association at any time for justifiable cause, as
outlined in the Bylaws, subject to ratification of this action by the NJMTA Board.
ARTICLE 5 – OFFICERS
Officers of NJMTA will consist of the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Treasurer/Auditor, Immediate Past
President, MTNA Competitions Coordinator, and Membership Chairperson. The manner of election of each officer will be defined
in the Bylaws.
6ARTICLE 6 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Executive Committee will consist of the President, President-Elect, Recording Secretary, Treasurer/Auditor,
Immediate Past President, MTNA Competitions Coordinator and Membership Chairperson.
Section 2. The Executive Committee will determine the policies of NJMTA in consultation with the Board of NJMTA and within
the limits of the Constitution and Bylaws. It will actively pursue the purposes of NJMTA and will have control of the
disbursements of all funds of NJMTA. Rules and regulations appropriate for the management of NJMTA may be
adopted should it be advisable.
Section 3. In order to transact business, a quorum consisting of five (5) voting members of the Executive Committee, at least one
of them being the President or President-Elect, must be present. Meetings may, in an emergency, be held by
teleconference calls, in which all persons participating can hear each other, and participation in such a meeting shall
constitute presence at such a meeting.
ARTICLE 7 – NJMTA BOARD
Section 1. The NJMTA Board will consist of the Executive Committee and the Chairpersons as listed on page 9, unless otherwise
designated as Coordinator.
Section 2. The NJMTA Board will make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding policy and membership
concerns.
Section 3. The NJMTA Board will have the power to rescind by a two-thirds vote any decision of the Executive Board.
Section 4. Fifteen (15) members will constitute a quorum of the NJMTA Board.
ARTICLE 8 – COMMITTEES
The President, with the approval of the Executive Committee, will appoint such standing and ad hoc committees and chairpersons
as required by the Constitution and Bylaws, or as deemed beneficial to NJMTA. The President will be an ex officio member of all
committees except the Nominating Committee. At the President's request the Chairperson of a special committee may become a
non-voting member of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE 9 – MEETINGS
Section 1. The Annual Meeting of NJMTA will be held at the Conference if this event is held in November, or at a special meeting
specifically called for the Annual Meeting in November. Notice of the meeting will be given at least thirty (30) days in
advance. At this meeting, the President will allow the general membership to bring forward items for consideration.
Section 2. A quorum consists of fifteen (15) active members for the election of officers and for the transaction of business at any
Annual Meeting or special membership meeting.
Section 3. The NJMTA Executive Committee will meet not less than four (4) times per year. Special meetings of the Executive
Committee may be called by the President, or upon the request of five members of the Executive Committee, or upon a
signed petition of twelve (12) Active members of NJMTA.
Section 4. All meetings of NJMTA will be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order where applicable and where they are
consistent with the Constitution, Bylaws and any special rules of order which NJMTA may adopt.
Section 5. The President may appoint a parliamentarian to provide opinions during various meetings.
ARTICLE 10 – PUBLICATION OF CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
The NJMTA Constitution and Bylaws will be printed and distributed annually in the Yearbook.
ARTICLE 11 – AMENDMENTS
Section 1. The NJMTA Constitution may be amended upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA
Board at any Annual meeting of NJMTA. Amendments must be agreed upon by at least fifteen (15) members.
Section 2. Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board this Constitution may be amended by
electronic ballot. Approval by at least fifteen (15) members will be required for amendment. Members will be given at
least thirty (30) days notices, in writing, in advance of the required return date.
7BYLAWS
ARTICLE 1 – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
a. Active membership is open to all individuals professionally engaged in any field of musical activity. Active members
are entitled to participate in all NJMTA and MTNA activities and programs, to vote, hold office and receive the
publications of NJMTA and MTNA
b. Student Membership is open to all full-time college students currently involved in music study. They may hold
membership in an affiliated Association where such an organization is available. Student members are entitled to
attend programs and participate in programs of NJMTA upon payment of the registrations fees and to receive the
publications of NJMTA and MTNA. They will not have the right to vote, hold office, or enter students in any
MTNA competitions.
c. Honorary Membership of NJMTA will be considered for members who have reached the age of seventy (70) and
who have contributed substantial service to NJMTA. They will be recognized at a Conference and will be entitled
to free membership in NJMTA.
d. Patron Membership is open to individuals and businesses that wish to support the programs of NJMTA and
MTNA. Patron members are entitled to attend programs of the Association, and to receive all publications. They
will not have the right to vote or to hold office.
ARTICLE 2
a. REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP
No person who has been convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person may be a member of NJMTA. Any
accusation that a member of NJMTA has been convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person will be reported to
the President of NJMTA who will immediately report the accusation to the President of MTNA. The president of MTNA will
appoint a three-person committee to ascertain the validity of a conviction. If the committee substantiates that a person has been
convicted of a crime involving sexual or other abuse of a person, the President of MTNA will immediately terminate the
membership of that person. Any membership terminated under this section will be reinstated upon the filing with the MTNA
President of a certified copy of the judgment reversing the conviction.
b. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
A person’s membership may be revoked for cause, other than non-payment of dues, by a two-thirds vote by a ballot of all the Board
of NJMTA. The vote for revocation shall occur only after the member complained against has been advised of the complaint so
lodged and has been given reasonable opportunity to present information on his or her behalf. Such member, if membership is
revoked, may appeal for reconsideration of the decision by the Board. In no event will a dues refund be given. Revocation of
membership for nonpayment of dues within the prescribed time period shall be automatic and not subject to any further
procedure.
c. RESIGNATIONS
A member in good standing may resign from the Association by submitting a letter of resignation to the President who will
remove that member from the membership roster.
ARTICLE 3 – FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year will commence on July 1 and end on June 30.
ARTICLE 4 – MEMBERSHIP YEAR
The membership fee for all categories of membership is due on the first day of the membership year, after which date members are
not in good standing and are not entitled to any privileges of membership until dues are paid for the current membership year. In
order to enter students in any event held by NJMTA or MTNA, members must have paid their dues and hold a current membership
card.
*MTNA membership goes from July to June.
ARTICLE 5 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. A Nominating Committee will consist of the Immediate Past President and three Active members of NJMTA. The three
members will be elected by the Board and must agree to serve in this capacity. The Nominating Committee will elect
8its own chairman. If a vacancy occurs on the Nominating Committee, the replacement member will be the member who
received the next highest number of votes in the ballot for Nominating Committee members. The Nominating
Committee will prepare a slate of not more than two (2) candidates for each office.
Section 2. The Active members of NJMTA will elect by a majority vote the officers of the Association. Nominations from the floor
will be allowed providing the nominee is eligible and has agreed to be a candidate. This consent must be given in
writing or in person at the meeting. Election by members must be by vote, and each office must be voted on separately.
Should there be only one nominee for an office, the President may recommend election by general consent. The election
will take place at the Annual Meeting in June.
Section 3. The President-Elect, upon completion of his or her term of office, will become President of the NJMTA. Should the
elected President-Elect be unable to assume the Presidency, the President will be elected, for that term only, in the
same manner as that of the other officers.
Section 4. Each officer will be elected for a term of two (2) years. The President may not serve more than two (2) consecutive
years. Officers, who are continuing for further terms under the incoming President, must have their names submitted in
writing to the Nominating Committee.
Section 5. All terms of office officially begin on January 1 following the Annual Meeting and will be completed two (2) years later
on December 31. All documents will be transferred to the newly elected officers by January 1 after the elections.
Section 6. A vacancy in any office, except that of President, will be filled by the President in consultation with the Executive
Committee and with the approval of the Board of NJMTA. A President-Elect selected in this manner cannot assume the
office of President without being elected to that office.
ARTICLE 6 – DUTIES OF NJMTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Section 1. The President will be the principal elective officer of NJMTA and will preside at all meetings of NJMTA, the Executive
Committee and the NJMTA Board. The President will act as an ex-officio member of all committees except the
Nominating Committee. The President will have the power to appoint Standing & Ad Hoc Committees and will
perform other duties applicable to the office as prescribed by the parliamentary authority adopted by NJMTA.
Section 2. The President-Elect will preside in the absence of the President and will be the Coordinator of the State Conference.
Section 3. The Recording Secretary will record the minutes of all meetings of the Executive Committee, the NJMTA Board,
maintain records of all meetings, and will distribute copies of the minutes in a legal form to all members of the
Executive Committee and the NJMTA Board.
Section 4. The Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing, in cooperation with the President, all financial affairs of NJMTA, and
will serve as Chairman of the Finance Committee The Treasurer will be responsible for the preparation of periodic
reports to the Executive Committee, a written annual report to the entire membership, and to forward financial
information to the NJMTA accountant at the end of the fiscal year for tax preparation. After the return is prepared, the
Treasurer shall review the return so that it accurately reflects the information held by the Treasurer. Upon the
Treasurer’s approval, the Auditor will sign and file the return.
Section 5. The Immediate Past President will serve as an advisor to the Board. If the Immediate Past President can no longer
serve, the previous Past President will serve.
Section 6. The Auditor will be responsible for the preparation of all tax returns and other legal obligations required of the
Association in the State of New Jersey. The Auditor will also forward copies of all legal filings with the MTNA
National Office. The Auditor will also preside over the secret balloting during election of officers. Further duties will be
dictated by the President and the Executive Committee.
Section 7. The Membership Chairperson shall keep records of all membership statistics and receive dues rebate checks from the
National Office and forward the checks to the Treasurer. The Membership Chairperson is also responsible for
Conference Registration and distribution of the Yearbook.
Section 8. The MTNA Competitions Chair is responsible for the planning and execution of the State level of MTNA
Competitions per the MTNA Competitions Handbook, published annually by MTNA.
ARTICLE 7 – AFFILIATED LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
Section 1. Any city, town or district music teachers association may petition to the Executive Committee for affiliation in NJMTA
by providing evidence that the following requirements have been fulfilled:
a. That two (2) copies of the Local Association governing document(s) (e.g., Constitution, Bylaws, Articles of
Incorporation) have been filed with the Secretary and that they are consistent with those of NJMTA.
9b. That its fiscal and membership years coincide with those of NJMTA.
Section 2. Upon determining that a petitioning local music teachers association has fulfilled the requirements of Section one (1) of
this Article, NJMTA will approve the petition.
Section 3. In referring to its affiliation it will use the phrase "Affiliated with the New Jersey Music Teachers Association." This
specified phrase will be included in the constitutions of all affiliated Local Associations.
Section 4. If a local music teachers association has affiliated with NJMTA as a Local Association, all members of that Local
Association must be members of both NJMTA and MTNA.
Section 5. Annual renewal of a Local Association will be made without reconsideration by NJMTA provided:
a. That the affiliate has not formally notified NJMTA that it wishes to discontinue affiliation.
b. That all changes in the Constitution and Bylaws of the affiliated Local Association have been filed with NJMTA,
that they are consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of NJMTA and have been approved by NJMTA.
c. That all provisions of Section one (1) and four (4) of this Article continue to be fulfilled.
ARTICLE 8 – COMMITTEES
Section 1. The NJMTA Student Activities Committee will consist of the Vice President of Student Activities, and the following
chairs: Spring Recital Auditions, Judging Coordinator, Young Musicians Competitions, High School Scholarship,
Composer Commission Competition, Master Class Coordinator, and Spring Piano Festival.
Section 2. The Communications Committee will consist of the Yearbook Editors, Newsletter Editor, Web Site Coordinator,
Advertising Chairperson and Archivist.
Section 3. The Past Presidents Advisory Committee will consist of all Past Presidents of NJMTA who are currently active
members of NJMTA. They will serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and will meet as is deemed
necessary. The NJMTA Immediate Past President will be the Chairperson.
Section 4. The Conference Committee will consist of the President, the President-Elect, the NJMTA Young Musicians
Competitions Coordinators, MTNA Competitions Chair. Membership Chair, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, and
Advertising Chair. Ad Hoc members may be added as needed by the direction of the Conference Committee Chair.
VISION AND VALUES
The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making
in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.
The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, and
volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and
communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.
10CODE OF ETHICS
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 or her
choice.
Commitment to Colleagues
The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity with regard to
colleagues in the profession.
§ 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 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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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
*ONLY TEACHERS CAN CONTACT THE CHAIRPERSONS OR THE NJMTA OFFICERS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President Tomoko Harada
President-Elect Wendy Wu
Immediate Past President Ting Ting Lien
Treasurer Richard Woo
Recording Secretary Mi-Young Kim
MTNA Competition Chairperson Wei-Yuh Christina Xie
Membership Chairperson Grace Lue
OFFICERS
Anti-Trust Compliancy Officer Hendry Wijaya
Arts Advocacy Chairperson Suzanne Lehrer
College Faculty Forum Phyllis Lehrer
Historian Margaret Knight
Independent Music Teachers Forum Chair Marianne Lauffer
MTNA Foundation Chair Suzanne Lehrer
MTNA Professional Certification Chair Marcia Yurko
Student Chapters Advisor & Chairperson Ingrid Clarfield
Vice President of Student Activities Chiu-Ling Lin
STANDING COMMITTEES
Community Outreach Yelena Uzlaner-Massotti
Communications Committee
Yearbook Editor/Website Coordinator Mi-Young Kim
Yearbook & Conference Advertising Jason Gallagher
Conference Planning Committee Wendy Wu (Chair)
Nominating Committee Ting Ting Lien (Chair)
Hendry Wijaya, Christina Xie, Betty Stoloff
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Piano Judging Coordinator Hwei-Lan Luo
Facilities Coordinator Chiu-Ling Lin
Awards Coordinator Grace Lue
Composer Commission Competition Julia Lam
High School Scholarship Competition Richard Woo
Advanced Master Class Chairperson Eunju Kim
Performathon Suzanne Lehrer
Spring Piano Festival Cyenny Pesik, Shuling Juan
Spring Recital Auditions
Piano – North Jersey Grace Kuo, Hsin-I Chou
Piano – Princeton Area Jason Gallagher, Grace Lue
Strings Ingrid Tang
Voice Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu
Woodwinds Christine Kang
Young Musicians Competitions
Piano Mi-Young Kim
Strings Ingrid Tang
Voice Wennie Nai-Yueh Niu
Woodwinds Christine Kang
MTNA State Competitions
MTNA Composition Competitions Coordinator Julia Kovalev
MTNA Junior/Young Artist Performance Competitions Coordinator Amy Tu
MTNA Senior Performance Competitions Coordinator Wei-Yuh Christina Xie
13PAST PRESIDENTS
In January of 1954, Frances Clark and Louise Goss organized the first committee of music educators interested in
founding a state chapter of MTNA. Frances Clark was the Founding President and Louise Goss chaired the first
nominating committee. In the fall of 1954, the first elected president was installed at the first Conference. Listed
below are the past presidents of NJMTA who have volunteered their time and their expertise on behalf of the
music profession.
1954 – 1956 Hoyle Carpenter 1992 – 1994 Margaret Knight
1956 – 1958 Eric Steiner 1994 – 1996 Rachel Heard
1958 – 1962 Thomas Kincaid 1996 – 1998 Yining Wang
1962 – 1964 Dorothy Morse 1998 – 2000 Julia Lam
1964 – 1968 Thomas Richner 2000 – 2002 Marianne Lauffer
1968 – 1970 Paul Keuter 2002 – 2003 Miriam Eley
1970 – 1972 Richard Chronister 2003 – 2005 Deborah Gers
1972 – 1974 Marge Ritchie 2005 – 2007 Betty Stoloff
1974 – 1976 Joseph Prendergast 2007 – 2009 Lillian Livingston
1976 – 1978 Mildred Savarese 2009 – 2011 Chiu-Ling Lin
1978 – 1980 Gus Ferri 2011 – 2013 Diane Hou
1980 – 1984 Sam Holland 2013 – 2015 Wei-Yuh Christina Xie
1984 – 1988 Lillian Livingston 2015 – 2017 Hendry Wijaya
1988 – 1992 Ingrid Clarfield 2017 – 2019 Ting Ting LienNJMTA TEACHER OF THE YEAR
NJMTA has established a special award to recognize an outstanding teacher in teaching, character, and service, to
be in line with MTNA’s Teacher of the Year Award, given at the annual National Conference. Listed below are the
recipients of this award.
2009 Ingrid Clarfield 2015 Chiu-Ling Lin
2011 Chiu-Tze Lin 2016 Yining Wang
2012 Phyllis Lehrer 2017 Yang Yi
2013 Lillian Livingston 2018 Sondra Tammam
2014 Ingrid Tang 2019 Julia Lam
NJMTA SERVICE AWARD
Every year, NJMTA presents a Service Award acknowledging a member who has contributed much time
and effort to NJMTA and its vision. The awardee is selected by the NJMTA Nomination Committee.
2009 Tomoko Harada 2015 Renae Block
2010 Grace Chang 2016 Betty Stoloff
2011 Christina Xie & Jessica Tsai 2017 Marianne Lauffer
2012 Deborah Gers 2018 Chiu-Ling Lin
2013 Margaret Knight 2019 Ingrid Tang
2014 Hwei-Lan Luo
15MTNA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Chairperson: Marcia Yurko (MTNAcertification@njmta.com)
MTNA Professional Certification is the only existing national certification program for the independent
studio music teacher. This Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the
field of applied music teaching. It benefits the members of the profession, as well as the public who
interacts with the profession. For the music teaching professional, Certification provides prestige,
recognition, the potential for student recruitment and increased earning power. For the public,
Certification helps readily identify competent applied music teachers in their communities. The
designation of Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) is given to successful candidates who meet
the professional competencies and standards required for MTNA certification. All applied music teachers
who actively engage in the profession are eligible for MTNA Professional Certification. MTNA dues and
NCTM renewal fees must be paid to maintain NCTM status. Teachers will not be listed in the NJMTA
Yearbook as Nationally Certified unless these two requirements are met. Certification candidates are
required to complete these projects:
1. Explanation of teaching philosophy
2. Analysis of teaching pieces
3. Video of teaching
4. Description of teaching environment
5. Discussion of business ethics and studio policies
Visit www.mtnacertification.org or email mtnacertification@mtna.org for more information about the
new process and to download a PowerPoint presentation that outlines the new process. On this website,
you can also find detailed description of the requirements, forms, fee information, and other materials,
including articles about video recording lessons. To contact MTNA national headquarters, please e-mail
your request to mtnanet@mtna.org, phone (888) 512-5278 ext. 237 or mail to: MTNA Certification
Request: 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Please refer to the NJMTA website for the current list of the NCTM members.
You may also log on to www.mtna.org for more and the most current information.
For more information, contact: Marcia Yurko, Chairperson
Phone: (856) 582-9793
Email: MTNAcertification@njmta.com
16INDEPENDENT MUSIC TEACHERS FORUM
Chairperson: Marianne Lauffer (imtf@njmta.com)
Music Teachers National Association supports the careers of studio music teachers by offering continuing
education, small business resources, peer-to-peer networking, student performance opportunities and
much more. Through their membership with MTNA, the independent music teacher becomes a part of a
national forum of like-minded professionals who have chosen to make MTNA their partner in teaching!
MTNA Membership Delivers:
§ Peer Connections—a network of outlets, forums and channels for like-minded individuals in the
music profession to collaborate and communicate, both locally and nationally.
§ Ongoing Education—conferences, events and advice on teaching tips and pedagogy, technology and
web trends, master classes and informational sessions.
§ Invaluable Resources—access to countless benefits, from Certification, publications and
consultation services to competitions, teacher enrichment grants and insurance.
For more information about the MTNA resources for the independent music teacher, visit the MTNA website at www.mtna.org
or contact the NJMTA chairperson for IMTF.
PIANO TEACHERS FORUM FOLLOW US!
Piano Teachers Forum is a unique association of
Piano Teachers and Pianists meeting monthly in Central NJ
This year, we will be meeting virtually @ 9:45am!
Check out our website for more info!
www.pianoteachersforum.org
2020-2021 PROGRAM CALENDAR
Jason Gallagher, Vice President Dr. Laura Amoriello
OCT 2 MAR 5
A Presentation of our 2021Festival Syllabus Mindful Teacher, Mindful Student: How to
2020 2021
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Teach with Focus, Calm, and Compassion
Ingrid Clarfield PTF ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL
NOV 6 MAR 13
Keeping the Spark Alive After 50 Years and All auditions will take place online this year.
2020 2021
Still Learning: Pedagogical Tips from A to Z! Check out our website for more info!
DEC 4 Peter Lauffer MAR HONORS RECITALS
2020 Playing from Charts: Jazz Improvisation 2021 TBA - Festival Recitals
Angela Triandafillou Dr. Charl Louw
JAN 8 APR 16
Victoria Chow Lecture Recital: TBA
2021 2021
Open Forum: Teaching Online Masterclass: TBA
Ena Barton Business Meeting
FEB 5 MAY 7
Teaching and Performing Beethoven: Brainstorming/Voting for
2021 2021
Observations from a Long Term Relationship Programs in 2021/2022
17MTNA COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS
Chairperson: Ingrid Clarfield (studentchapter@njmta.com)
The New Jersey MTNA Collegiate Chapter is under the direction of Professor Ingrid Clarfield. As collegiate
members, students have the opportunity to expand their professional careers in pedagogical and musical events
with other great musicians from around the country. The Collegiate Chapter has a variety of new members this
year, both undergraduate and graduate students, who are very enthusiastic about how their experiences in NJMTA
and MTNA will help them with their future.
The NJMTA Collegiate Chapter has been active in community outreach programs the past years in such locations
as The Pavilions at Forrestal Assisted Living Facility in Princeton, NJ. We have enjoyed giving outreach recitals to
the patients and staff there who are always excited to have us and eager to see us as many times during the year as
possible. We are also pursuing other opportunities for community outreach at facilities in Princeton, Montgomery,
South Brunswick, and Cranbury. Our chapter actively participated in the 2017 NJMTA state conference hosted at
Westminster Choir College. Collegiate members volunteered to support conference staff with organizing the event
and learned a great deal from the musicians who presented and performed. We look forward to similar
participation in this year’s NJMTA 2019 conference hosted at Westminster Choir College. Other upcoming
activities include preparing for various fundraising endeavors: we will be selling used music and maintaining a
silent auction for Master Classes given by Westminster Choir College piano faculty members at the NJMTA
conference. All proceeds will go to the chapter to help finance our attendance at the 2020 MTNA National
Conference in Chicago, Illinois this March. Each member is passionate about the chapter and excited to be a part
of this organization.
Collegiate Chapters
An MTNA collegiate chapter is the future music teacher's connection with the larger community of committed
music professionals—a community committed to inspiring and developing the utmost professionalism in all its
members. MTNA collegiate chapters provide a way to fill gaps—to provide the information and experience
necessary to complete an education as both a knowledgeable, inspiring music teacher and a successful
entrepreneur.
Mission Statement
MTNA collegiate chapters provide educational, musical, social and professional experiences that augment the
student’s formal course of study, acquaint students with professional opportunities and career options in the field
of music, and develop professional leadership skills. Collegiate chapters also provide an important opportunity for
MTNA college faculty members to increase their participation in MTNA activities by becoming a collegiate chapter
advisor.
For more information please contact MTNA National Headquarters at 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 421-1420; (888)
512-5278; Fax (513) 421-2503; E-mail: mtnanet@mtna.org.
18MTNA COLLEGE FACULTY FORUM
Chairperson: Phyllis A. Lehrer (collegefacultyforum@njmta.com)
College Faculty Forum provides opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting
college music faculty, supports NJMTA Student Chapter fundraising events, and recommends major college faculty
program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.
Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for communication and collaboration on professional issues affecting college music faculty
and to recommend major college faculty program initiatives, projects and services to the MTNA Board of Directors.
The university and college faculties have joined the millions of people throughout the world who have suffered as a
result of the Coronavirus pandemic. There are extraordinary implications for what will serve as the “new normal”
for faculty and students. A survey will be sent out in the near future regarding how our community can work
together to forge our future.
Please forward suggestions for an online panel discussion or internet correspondence to precede next year’s NJMTA
Conference to:
Phyllis A. Lehrer, collegefacultyforum@njmta.com.
For more information please contact MTNA National Headquarters at 1 W. 4th St., Ste. 1550 Cincinnati, OH 45202; (513) 421-
1420; (888) 512- 5278; Fax (513) 421-2503; E-mail: mtnanet@mtna.org or Deborah Martin at dsmartin@ithaca.edu
19MTNA FOUNDATION
Chairperson: Suzanne Lehrer (MTNAfoundation@njmta.com)
America’s Music Future
The future of music education is firmly in the hands of today’s music teachers and students. America’s musical future
needs a sound foundation built by teachers dedicated to the education of their students. Those teachers need a strong
system to support their continuing improvement as educators, businesspeople and cultural bearers.
MTNA Foundation Purpose
Music Teachers National Association, with its 25,000 independent and collegiate member teachers, is an important
part of the support system moving music teaching into the twenty-first century. The MTNA Foundation, established
in 1989, is committed to keeping America’s music future alive for succeeding generations by supporting programs
that demonstrate the value and enhance public understanding of the music teaching profession. The MTNA
Foundation supports comprehensive programs that nurture the creation, performance, study, and teaching of music.
MTNA Foundation Programs
Take a few moments to think about music and its place in your daily life. Consider becoming a part of the support
system through your involvement in the MTNA Foundation. You can help the MTNA Foundation with your
investment in programs that:
• Award teacher enrichment grants to MTNA members for private study or collegiate level coursework.
• Encourage educational projects and community outreach through matching grants to MTNA local
associations.
• Offer workshops, seminars, symposia, and other educational programs on topics and issues of
importance to the music teaching profession.
• Encourage the generation and performance of new American music through the national composition
commission program.
• Bring about the creation of new works by American composers with the MTNA Shepherd Distinguished
Composer of the Year award.
• Encourage student achievement with awards for MTNA national performance and composition
competitions at elementary, junior high, high school, and collegiate levels.
• Enable students to participate in MTNA competitions through travel grants.
Investment
The MTNA Foundation enriches the cultural environment of countless communities – including yours. It supports
the professional development of teachers and students that, in turn, aids in our nation’s quest for excellence. Your
investment in the MTNA Foundation will help MTNA members and their students achieve their goals and provide
support for the continuation of our cultural richness.
When you invest in the MTNA Foundation you are cultivating the art of music in America. You become an
investor who is personally committed to keeping music alive for the next generation.
MTNA Foundation Fund Website: http://www.mtnafoundation.org/
20MTNA Foundation Fellows
2006 Ingrid Clarfield 2014 Chiu-Ling Lin
2007 Phyllis Lehrer 2015 Deborah Gers
2009 Lillian Livingston 2016 Chiu-Tze Lin
2010 Margaret Knight 2017 Wei-Yuh Christina Xie
2011 Veda Zuponcic 2018 Marvin Blickenstaff
2012 Betty Stoloff 2019 Hendry Wijaya
2013 Marianne Lauffer 2020 Tomoko Harada
Frances Clark-Louise Goss Endowment Fund
Marvin Blickenstaff Endowment Fund
We in New Jersey take special pride in the Frances Clark-Louise Goss Endowment fund and the
Marvin Blickenstaff Endowment Fund, which will be a perpetual investment ensuring the
continuation of MTNA Foundation grants and programs for the future. Frances Clark and Louise
Goss were the two of the founding members of the New Jersey Music Teachers Association.
Contribution Categories
The Founders Society
Platinum Circle: $10,000 or more
Gold Circle: $2,000 – 9.999
Silver Circle: $2,500 – 4,999
Bronze Circle: $1,000 – 2,499
Benefactor: $500 - 999 Supporter: $50 - 99
Guarantor: $250 - 499 Friend: $25 - 49
Sustainer: $100 - 249 Donor: Up to $25
The MTNA Foundation Donation Form is in the back of this yearbook.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
General Information
Requirements for Teacher Participation
General Guidelines for all NJMTA Events and Activities
2020 Winter/Spring NJMTA Sponsored Events
NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon
Spring Piano Festival
Spring Recital – Auditions & Recitals
2020 Fall NJMTA Sponsored Events
Young Musicians Competition
State Conference Master Class Auditions
NJ Composer Commission Competition
High School Scholarship Competition
2020 Fall MTNA Sponsored Events
MTNA Student Performance Competition
MTNA Student Composition Competition
23GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Requirements for Teacher Participation
NJMTA Cooperative Teacher Work Requirements
The New Jersey Music Teachers Association is a nonprofit organization of educators working to promote musical
excellence and to motivate students to strive for quality standards. The NJMTA Board is a small group of volunteers who
devote many hours to the execution of the group’s purpose.
It is an enormous endeavor to organize and operate a volunteer organization such as this. We need you, the teachers, to
participate actively in order to maintain the same high quality that has made this organization so valuable to the students
of New Jersey. With every event, there are myriad details that must come together to make them successful.
Please read the following paragraphs carefully.
Teacher Participation
The Board of Directors has instituted the following policies:
• To remain a member in good standing, all teachers who enter students in any event must help and assist in the
execution of that event. Job choices are listed on the online registration form and must be completed before
submission.
• At the discretion of the Student Activities Coordinator(s), teachers in poor health may be excused from assisting.
• If a teacher is unable to help on an audition/competition day due to work obligations, a qualified, responsible
substitute (high school-aged or older) may be sent in the teacher’s place.
• A Teacher Duty Deposit fee is required for most events. Please read each event’s guidelines carefully to ensure the
correct duty deposit fee is submitted. The duty deposit fee will be refunded when the duty has been completed.
Penalties for Failure to comply with Teacher Duty Requirements:
• If the assigned teacher (or the substitute) fails to appear twice at an event for which they have registered to help,
without just cause and notification, they will be subject to the following penalties:
● The first time a teacher fails to appear for volunteer activities for which they have registered, they will
receive a warning.
● The second time a teacher fails to appear for volunteer activities for which they have registered, they will
not be permitted to register their students for NJMTA events the following year.
General Guidelines for all NJMTA Events and Activities
(Please note that any information on the website supersedes the information in this Yearbook. Check website for updated
details for specific events)
Student Eligibility:
Students of all levels are invited to participate in NJMTA events, as long as the following requirements are met:
1. The student or the teacher is a resident of New Jersey or:
2. The lessons take place in New Jersey
Some events require that the student has studied with the current teacher for at least the six months prior to the event. Please check the event
page on the website for more details.
Teacher Eligibility:
The teacher who enters the student must be that student’s primary teacher in the area of performance. In the case of piano
ensemble or piano with string/woodwind combination, the coach who is a member of NJMTA can also enter students.
24NJMTA Member Teachers
v Teacher must be a member of MTNA and NJMTA in good standing (with the exception of Chinese Instrument
events) and must have paid the dues by January 1, 2021 for Spring Events, or September 1, 2021, for Fall Events.
An exception to the January 1st payment of teacher dues will be granted to a teacher joining NJMTA for the very
first time. The one-time exception will allow the teacher to pay state dues on or before the postmarked deadline
of the Spring events.
v An NJMTA member with Student Membership status may not enter students. The teacher and the entrant may
not be the same individual.
v Teacher Duty Deposit Fee:
§ Member teachers are normally required to pay appropriate registration fees and Teacher Duty Deposit fees
for all events involving participation of students. The teachers are requested to assist at the events, or forfeit
their deposit in lieu of serving a ”teacher duty”.
§ The following four events typically occur on the same day: Young Musicians Competition Piano, Young
Musicians Competition Piano Duet, Masterclass Auditions and Composer Commission Competition. If
teachers are entering students in only one of these four events, the teacher duty fee needs to be paid with
that event registration. If teachers are entering students in two or more of these competitions, the teacher
duty fee only needs to be paid one time and should be paid to the event with greater number of students the
teacher is registering.
§ The Teacher Duty Deposit fee will be refunded when he/she completes his/her duty.
§ For 2021 events, the Teacher Duty Deposit fee is as follows:
➢ $60 to enter up to 10 entries
➢ $85 to enter 11-20 entries
➢ $110 to enter more than 20 entries
Non-NJMTA member teachers (for Fall Events Only)
Non-members are required to pay the student(s) registration fee, a Teacher Entry Fee of $150 per event, and the
Teacher Duty Deposit fee (described above), or, have the option of becoming a member of MTNA and NJMTA.
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees are non-refundable for all NJMTA events. Please make electronic payment via credit card or make checks
payable to "New Jersey Music Teachers Association" (not “NJMTA”). Write the specific event for which you are registering on the “memo” line.
Further instructions are detailed on the registration form of each event.
Ø All solos : $55 per student (Young Musicians Competitions SOLO, Advanced Masterclass,
High School Scholarship, Piano Festival, Spring Recital Auditions)
Ø Commissioned Composer Competition Solo: $50
Ø All ensembles: $35 per student
REGISTRATION FORMS
Registrations are accepted online only for all NJMTA events, through the NJMTA official website. Once the registration
form has been submitted and accepted by the chairperson, names of students cannot be substituted.
REPERTOIRE
Check the repertoire requirements for each event. It is recommended that for the benefit of the judges all measures in
the music scores are numbered. The composer classification list is available for your reference at www.njmta.com on
“Teacher Resources” page under “For Teachers”
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Unless the music is out of print, all original music must be provided to the judges. For out-of-print or downloaded
music, students must submit the Copyright Music Release Form (available at www.njmta.com on “Teacher Resources”
page under “For Teachers”) to the judges at the time of audition. Students using electronic reading devices must show
proof of music purchase or sign a release stating that the music is in the public domain.
25MEMORIZATION
All solo music must be memorized for students participating in Piano, Voice and Chinese Instrument
auditions/competitions.
Memorization is optional for Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion instruments as well as Piano Duets and Ensembles.
For string instruments, memorization is optional for the Recital Audition, but is required for the Young Musicians
Competition.
DRESS CODE
It is the teacher's responsibility to convey the proper dress code information to their students. The dress code
applies to all student activities: auditions, competitions, festivals and recitals.
Following dress code is strongly recommended:
§ GIRLS should wear a dress, skirt, or dress slacks with a blouse or sweater. No jeans permitted. Dresses and
skirts should be at least knee length when seated. Pants must be full length – no capris. Leggings are permitted
under dressy tops. Dress shoes with heels attached or dress sandals with backs are allowed. No sneakers, flip-
flops, casual sandals, boots or platform shoes. Colored nail polish, rings and bracelets are not allowed.
§ BOYS should wear a suit, or dress slacks with a dress shirt, sweater, or sports coat. Ties are optional. No jeans
or sneakers, please!
ACCOMPANISTS
Teachers and/or their students are responsible for obtaining and appropriately compensating their own accompanists
prior to the event. In order to avoid scheduling conflicts with other students using the same accompanist, teachers
MUST list the accompanist’s name on the registration forms prior to submission. Teachers may not accompany their
students in auditions. NJMTA will provide a recommended list of accompanists upon request.
NAME CORRECTIONS ON CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS
v Teachers are responsible for checking the spelling of each student’s name at the time of registration. The student’s
name will be printed on any certificates or awards exactly as it appears on their registration form.
v If a student’s name is printed incorrectly on a certificate or award:
§ The corrected name must be sent to the event chairperson by a deadline specified by that chairperson in
order to receive a replacement.
§ If the spelling on the certificate/award matches the spelling given by the teacher on the student’s
registration form, the error will be considered the responsibility of the teacher and they shall be charged
an award replacement fee.
§ If the spelling on the certificate/award does not match the spelling given by the teacher on the student’s
registration form, the error will be considered the responsibility of NJMTA and the teacher shall not be
charged an award replacement fee.
§ The corrected certificates/awards will be available by the next NJMTA event or by a deadline specified by
the event chairperson.
§ Name corrections on certificates/awards will NOT be made after a certain date, to be determined by the
event chairperson.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDING
No video-recording or photography is allowed in auditions or competitions, including Spring Festivals.
However, during recitals and winners’ concerts, video cameras may be set up at the back of the recital hall and
photographers are requested to stay there during the recital. No flash photography is allowed. There will be ample
opportunity to take both group and individual photographs at the end of each recital and concert.
PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS
Should there be any problems, the teacher should contact the appropriate event chairperson. Under NO circumstance
should the chairpersons’ contact information(email addresses or phone numbers) be given to parents. All
communications may only be between the teacher and the chairperson of the event.
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