Musical Visions - February 2009
This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA report form. Report DMCA
Overview
Download & View Musical Visions - February 2009 as PDF for free.
More details
- Words: 4,978
- Pages:
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 1 - February 2009
In this Issue TMTA Convention ............…….... 2 P i a n o Pe d a g o g y & S p e c i a l Needs….......…………………….... 3 Tuition Assistance & Performance Opportunities ….... 4 The MOSAIC Bell Ringers….......... 5 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Thon .……......... 6 National Federated Music Clubs Festival Winners .....………........ 7- 8 American Accordionists’ Association National Festival & Competition ………………………..9
Parent’s Corner Ray & Cindy (Dylan) Palmer ............... 10 Bill & Sharyl (Kelee) Lawn .................. 11
Teacher’s Corner Inspiration from Teachers for Teachers by Heather Rathnau ............................12
Directory of Teachers Serving Students w/ Special Needs ..... …………………………………...... 13
Upcoming Performances & Events ………………………………...14 & 15 Our Sponsors & Partners ........ ………………………………........... 16 Published bi-monthly by Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
Musical Visions
Teaching Excellence for students with special needs in the music classroom TMEA TEACHERS’ NET CAFE PRESENTATION
With the beginning of the new year, Dreams Fulfilled Through Music is focusing on the importance of guiding music teachers in the classroom and the private studio to be better equipped to offer a most a p p r o p r i a te p r o g r a m o f l e s s o n planning for the ever increasing number of students with special learning needs. Often, a student with special needs is simply placed in a regular music classroom by a Special Education Committee because the child “just loves music.” Just as often, there is little or no consideration of the music teacher in this recommendation process. During our TMEA teachers’ net cafe presentation will address some solutions that may be implemented
to help provide the student with a meaningful learning experience and at the same time create a positive opportunity for others in the class to accomplish the goals ordinarily expected for any given grade level. Please check visit our Exhibit Booth for the exact time and location, Almost as often as having the child with special needs “placed” in the “regular” classroom, many music teachers, especially at the middle and high school levels will find the student with “unidentified” special needs ranging from ADHD to beha vior and various cognitive challenges. Because music is often the most powerful tool to reach these students, it is vital to search for methods unique and appropriate to meet their needs.
Mary Kathryn Archuleta Artistic Director PLEASE VISIT OUR EXHIBIT BOOTH #619 IN THE CONVENTION HALL
PAGE 1
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Dear Readers of “Musical Visions,”
My name is Jason Bednarz and I am an instructor at the Faber Piano Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. My wife, Dannene Drummond, and I have a son, Zachary, who has autism. Through our experience with him and desire to help him, we both have become very involved in understanding the methods, by which children like Zach can best learn and work through their difficulties. I now have several students at the Institute with Autism/Asperger's and have learned a great deal about the importance of patience, repetition and gentleness. Having recently been introduced to Mary Kathryn by the Fabers themselves, I am now looking forward to sharing our experiences and learning with music teachers everywhere, both on the pianoteaching.com website with her as co-moderators of the special needs forum and upcoming at the TMTA conference in June of this new year as copresenters. Dannene will also be contributing her expertise to the discussions, having just completed the coursework at the University of North Texas for a BCBA certification, a Behavior Analysis degree that will help her to work with children and their families to set up home programs and implement ABA curricula so that these children can thrive and learn as much as possible. She and I both believe that this form of therapy is the most proven and effective, and that it, in conjunction with the Faber piano method and My First Piano Adventure® in particular, will be the best hope for these kids to have an enjoyable and productive musical education, as well as for all other special needs piano students. The Faber method, already being so carefully broken up into very clear, discrete objectives (as well as being a LOT of fun!), lends itself extremely well to being used not only with autistic learners, but also children with many different types of disabilities, who generally need that type of isolation and often need time to be able to synthesize many ideas simultaneously. It is my wish that Mary Kathryn, with her many years of work with special needs students and understanding of their struggles, and I will be able to be an invaluable resource for music teachers everywhere and that we can share many personal experiences as well as practical and specific technical tips to help all of these wonderful children express themselves and fulfill some of their dreams through music!
Jason Bednarz Faber Piano Institute Ann Arbor, MI
PAGE 2
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Research in Piano Pedagogy for
Students with Special Needs The piano pedagogy department at UTSA is ex ci t ed t o a nn o unc e collaboration with “Dreams Fulfilled through Music.” Piano pedagogy certificate student, Wynne Wong, will be working on a research project involving special needs students as part of her final certificate requirements. Wynne spent a significant amount of time last fall observing Mary Kathryn’s lessons with special needs students and became interested in continuing her exploration through further research and teaching experiences. In her project, Wynne will compile significant findings in the written literature with her personal experiences in teaching and observations to create a valuable resource for teachers currently working with special needs students and also for those teachers seeking to venture into this area of teaching.
As part of her project, Ms. Wong will personally teach students with Down syndrome. She is seeking two participants who have Down syndrome for ten weeks of piano study. Participants will receive lessons at no charge for these ten weeks. Interested participants should contact Mary Kathryn Archuleta for more information.
Dr. Courtney J. Crappell Senior Lecturer, Piano Department of Music University of Texas at San Antonio
PAGE 3
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
SUPPORTING OUR TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music is proud to announce our recent tuition assistance grant from the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation. One of our most important programs is that of offering tuition assistance to families that will enable them to maintain a program of private adaptive music instruction for a family member with disabilities.
The Hartman Foundation is widely recognized throughout the community for its support of non-profit organizations that serve all persons with disabilities. We provide quarterly assistance paid directly to private teachers of qualified applicants. Applications may be downloaded from our website and
SUPPORTING OUR PERFORMANCE OUTREACH & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, DFTM is being supported in part by the Office for Cultural Affairs, City of San Antonio for the production of local area performance opportunities and outreach programs.
Throughout the year, students study, practice and work hard to learn new music. With this funding, we are able to open new and exciting opportunities for public performance, and community service as well as local teacher and parent education workshops.
PAGE 4
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
BRINGING THE CULTURAL ARTS TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL CHALLENGES Inspiring performances have quickly become a hallmark of the Mosaic Ringers, a bell choir in San Antonio, Texas. "Their music inspires others to do more with their lives," said Mary Kathryn Archuleta, Artistic Director of Dreams Fulfilled Through Music and Director of the Mosaic Ringers. The Mosaic Ringers with Dreams Fulfilled Through Music had their first rehearsals in early 2008 after Tanisha Fuller-Felix, Executive Director for South Central Texas, met Archuleta at the AccessAbility Fest '07. Archuleta had worked with hand bells with other groups before and she thought "...wow this would be great!" So, the Mosaic Ringers were started. The city of San Antonio, through the Human Development Services Fund, provided the Schulmerich Melody Hand Chimes for the Mosaic Ringers Program . "We were going to use these (the hand chimes) to integrate them into our other musical groups," Archuleta said. But it began to work so well that she decided to keep the Mosaic Ringers as a separate, stand alone ensemble.
The Mosaic Ringers met Texas State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, which was their fist performance at the Texas State Capitol. They played as a part of the fourth annual Dreams Fulfilled Through Music celebration at the Capitol for the visitors in the rotunda on April 26, 2008. Everyone was very excited to be a part of this experience. "They know the difference between playing for entertainment and for services," Archuleta said. "Individuals go out with the pastor and shake hands and talk with the congregation, so they learn the social graces when meeting people. We take part in music for all different faiths, so the music is in many different styles." At Mosaic, inclusion means that people of all abilities will be welcome, active members of the larger community.
Michelle Richard Community Relations Manager
MOSAIC South Central Texas
PAGE 5
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
3rd Annual Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser Saturday, March 21, 2009 -- 10AM to 1PM
University Bowl
12352 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78230
Make Musical Dreams Come True
Help provide Adaptive Music Education and performance opportunities for children and adults with special needs Register on line at www.alamoangels.org Marjory Felter, Bowl-a-Thon Chairperson 210-684-9110 or 210-771-5809
PAGE 6
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
PAGE 7
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Crownridge Music Club Hosts Local NFMC Festival January 17, 2009
UTSA Music Building CONGRATULATIONS
On Saturday, January 17th, the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble and the Mosaic Ringers participated in the Crownridge Music Festival, competing in both solo and ensemble e vents. Each ensemble and soloist played a required test piece and a choice piece before an adjudicator who evaluated the performances upon a variety of musical criteria. This type of musical experience is a most valuable one for all student musicians -- having positive, constructive comments to guide future studies and to help build confidence and self-esteem.
WINNERS!
Accordion Solo Division Sam Pestello - Excellent Felipe Gonzales - Superior Randy Harris - Excellent Jennifer Maun - Superior Kelee Lawn - Superior Hale Matthews - Superior Dylan Palmer - Excellent + Harold Siemens - Superior Accordion Ensemble Division
This event was open to students of all ages, including our “senior citizens” who are enjoying the learning of music and mentoring the students with special challenges at the same time.
Excellent Rating Sam Peste!o, Felipe Gonzales, Randy Harris, Ruby Harris Jennifer Maun, Kelee Lawn Hale Matthews, Neal Matthews Delancey P{este!o, Richard Naujoks
Based upon participation in the festival and earning all superior and excellent ratings, members of the Accordion Ensemble will be p r i v i l e g e d t o t a ke p a r t i n t h e A m e r i c a n Accordionists’ Association 71st National Festival and Competition in Memphis, TN this coming July 15 - 19th.
Kathryn Archuleta Handchime Ensemble Division
Superior Rating
Dana Geary, Robert Fi!ingham Ricky Jones, Michael Dunn, Elizabeth Fair, Stephen Dunn, Kevin Dunn, Tammy White
PAGE 8
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
71st Annual Festival & Competition - July 15-19, 2009 Memphis, TN In 2005, Randy Harris and Jennifer Maun were the first students with Down Syndrome to compete in the ATG National Accordion Competition in Dallas, TX. Both were entered in solo divisions and evaluated strictly on their musical accomplishments, side by side with other students who faced no learning challenges. Their Excellent and Superior ratings were indeed an honor!
their musical accomplishments were all superior, and showed outstanding progress from the year before.
Stars and Stripes Forever at the steps of the U.S. Capitol
2006 brought more opportunities for the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble. Six students and their families boarded a Northwest Airlines Air Bus for Buffalo, New York to compete in the AAA Festival and to perform for Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Niagara Falls. Following the performance which was hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Western New York, the group shared the proclamation from Mayor Ed Garza naming them official Good Will Ambassadors from the City of San Antonio with the Mayor of Niagara Falls and receive the “Official Keys to the City” to send back to our Mayor. For the competition, they entered in solo, and quartet categories Fun sightseeing at performing required test Niagara Falls… pieces -- and once again, came through with “flying colors!’ Competition in Buffalo, New York!
In 2007, the Festival was held in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the International “Coupe Mondiale” Accordion Competition. Once again,
Our community service performance took us to the VA Hospital and
Nursing Home in our Nation’s Capitol where we had the opportunity to share our talents with the the service men And women who have given so much for our country. For the second year At the VA Hospital in i n a r o w, t h e A l a m o Washington, DC. Angels were named Good Will Ambassadors from the City of San Antonio, this time by Mayor Phil Hardberger. The Summer of 2009 will open an even greater venue to share not only the musical accomplishments of the students, but to offer teacher training through a new workshop at the Festival presented by DFTM’s Artistic Director, “Teaching Strategies for students of all ages (5 to 105) with special learning needs.” The Accordion Ensemble will perform the “Yellow Rose of Texas” in the Festival Orchestra Division and several members of the group will be a part of the 100 piece Accordion Orchestra for a special show at Graceland. DFTM’s annual community service program will be for the VA Hospital in Memphis.
Mary Kathryn Archuleta Artistic Director, DFTM
PAGE 9
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
The Parents’ Corner - I Ray and Cindy Palmer It never crossed my mind that Dylan, my autistic son, could ever be involved in the pursuit of music until I heard Mar y Kay speak the words, “ I teach children with disabilities on the San Antonio Living TV Show more than four years ago. Dylan with his mother Cindy performing “The A huge door opened Merry Widow Waltz” as a u p f o r m y f a m i l y. duet D y l a n’s a t te n t i o n span grew from a mere 5 minutes sitting at the piano to over 45 minutes in just over one year. Little by little, Mary Kay helped Dylan to progress from simple, single note songs to chords and more complicated melodies. I went from wondering how to occupy Dylan’s time to full engagement with him during practice time.
I have increased my knowledge of music and made a connection with my son that is so important to me. Dylan really enjoys music and it is something he can be proud of. How do you say thank you for a gift like that? As our journey has continued with Mary Kay, we decided to have Dylan’s sister start lessons. Through the sibling program at Dreams Fulfilled Through Music, our daughter, Chloe, now age 10, has been able to develop many of her own talents and not feel like her brother gets all of the attention.
Last summer, she was the first place winner in the Original Composition Contest for the Texas Music Teachers Association.
Both my husband and I play in our own band, “The Mombasa Code.” I play percussion and Ray plays lead guitar or piano. Through the performances with Dreams Fulfilled Through Music, I have ventured out to play some duets with Dylan and Ray has accompanied Chloe’s pieces on the cello. As a family, we sometime score silent films with our band and now that Chloe and Dylan are both able to play different and interesting pieces, they are able to participate and perform with us. It is so gratifying that they both have something to offer musically -- now they are able to be with us on stage and not just be in the audience watching! Ju s t w h e n I thought we were comfortable at a certain level of accomplishment, Mary Kay added a new Dylan Palmer practicing challenge a n d the accordion opportunity for Dylan -that of learning to play the accordion. He has now learned three songs, and just recently participated in an accordion contest where he earned an “Excellent Plus” rating from the judge. This musical journey for our son and for our family is limited only by our willingness to put in the parental effort and assist with his practicing.
Cindy Palmer Dylan’s Mother
PAGE 10
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
The Parents’ Corner - II Sharyl and Bill Lawn It has been a few years since our daughter, Kelee Lawn, started with music le s s o n s … . s o me th in g like 22 years…. It has been amazing to see her grow into a person who now talks more to strangers and has been more social with Kelee Lawn in performance at the Summer Festival of Music all people. S h e and the Arts started taking lessons to learn how to play the piano and has progressed to learning how to play the guitar and accordion. Her favorite is the guitar. Kelee gets upset when she doesn’t earn a blue ribbon or a good review when at festivals and competitions. She loves meeting famous people and says she is going to be famous so I can quit working. I tell her that she is already famous. When her sisters or any family come to watch her, Kelee plays her very best because she knows that this is something no one else in the family has done. She has worked at HEB (local grocery store) for 17 years which helps to pay for her lessons. We have been to different places around the United States because of her love of music and the accomplishments she has made over the years. She has also played at our Synagogue, many churches, nursing homes, Fiesta, and at the state capitol in Austin. The list keeps growing every year. So far the greatest trip
has been to Washington,D.C. where we got to see the government buildings, the White House and visit some of the memorials. It was special and wondrous to know this is where our government begins. Kelee even got to perform with a group of over 200 other accordionists on the steps of the United States Capitol! The people we have met have really been fantastic and I met someone who has the same birthday as me --unusual! We have met friends that we shall keep for the rest of our lives as they have been a blessing to us. So to say Kelee has grown in her music ability and confidence is true. Am I glad that she started to take lessons, you bet as it has enriched our lives beyond measure. They say music is healing and sometimes brings out the best in people as it is a universal language, and you know what, we can all speak the same language. Music! try it sometime.
Kelee Lawn in a special performance for Channukah at the Jewish Community Center
Sharyl Lawn Kelee’s Mother
PAGE 11
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Teacher’s Corner Inspiration from Teachers for Teachers
“The Perfect “Brain Food” Walk past your pantry and into your living room to find the perfect “brain food” - the melodious piano! Playing the piano or studying general music stimulates the imagination, strengthens memory skills, increases coordination, relieves stress and teaches many desirable attributes such as discipline, time management, poise, ear training, sight-reading and goal-setting. The Theory Time Pre-Primer series was developed by Mary Kay Archuleta and occupational therapist Jeanie Kruyer to enhance teaching students with special needs. The series currently consists of three reproducible packets, PRE-PRIMER A, B and C. You can see each packet, concepts and sample pages at theorytime.com. These packets will fill an unmet need in a general classroom and are a lifesaver for special education teachers. 100% of the royalties from the sale of these materials is donated to Dreams Fulfilled Through Music. In addition to the Pre-Primer Reproducibles, Theory Time has several other resources that assist the teacher who works with students who have varying special needs, including a large vinyl “floor” keyboard and grand staff. There are also large laminated keyboards, alphabet note discs, a music theory game - “Crusin’ the Keyboard,” and Fun Sheets for kindergarten through the third grade level. My personal experience with the impact of music and the brain occurred in 2003, when I
was hit with a very rare auto-immune disease that attacked the arteries in my brain. It caused me to temporarily lose all of my cognitive skills as well as my peripheral vision and half my hearing. During this time, I could not tell you what day it was or where I lived, even in my own home. The only thing I could answer correctly was a music question. By the grace of God, under the supervision of many fine doctors, my cognitive skills were restored. From this frightening experience, I learned first-hand how much music strengthens the brain. When my brain shut down, the only thing that stuck with me was my musical training. What an important lesson we can learn from this! It is such a blessing for those in the world who are visually, physically or mentallychallenged to have the opportunity to learn music. By teaching music to those with special needs, we are empowering mankind in ways that are beyond the scope of our imagination. All areas of the brain are used in musical studies, thus strengthening and developing it! Music, as the universal language, can reach across oceans and beyond the restrictions we see in someone’s physical nature. I thank you for stepping out to teach special needs students who deserve and desire to enrich their own lives through music study. As you extend your helping hand, your life will be enriched and your work will be rewarding.
Heather Rathnau NCTM
PLEASE VISIT THE THEORY TIME EXHIBIT BOOTH #2934 IN THE CONVENTION HALL @ TMEA
PAGE 12
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Directory of Teachers The teachers listed below are currently accepting students with special needs in the metro Bexar County, Texas Area TEACHER NAME
STUDIO
ADDRESS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter Shavney
Shavney Music
501 Culebra Road
(210) 737-3969
San Antonio, TX 78201
shvneypiano@a.net
Musical Arts Center of San Antonio
12732 Cimarron Path, Suite #100
(210) 404-9061
San Antonio, Texas 78249
[email protected]
Castillo Piano Studio
8222 Berrycreek Dr.
(210) 599-6626
San Antonio, TX 78218
[email protected]
Musical Arts Center of San Antonio
12732 Cimarron Path, Suite #100 San Antonio, Texas 78249
(210)725-2277 [email protected]
Godsey Piano Studio
6511 Pecan Acres
(210) 523-5803
San Antonio, TX 78240
[email protected]
Karl Hedrick Cynthia Castillo Jenifer Covington Ginny Godsey
Wynne Wong Piano Studio
12118 Carriage Place, San Antonio, TX 78249
[email protected]
Susan Hong
Piano Studio of Susan Hong
21923 Diamond Chase San Antonio, TX 78259
210-481-5446 [email protected]
Pablo Aguilar
“Sound Delivery”
4602 Eldon Run San Antonio, TX 78247;
210-667-8135 [email protected]
Mary Kathryn Archuleta
Mary Kay Studios, Creative Music Education
9039 Wellesley Manor
(210) 771-5809
San Antonio, TX 78240
[email protected]
Deborah Rhine
Piano Studio of Deborah Rhine
523 Oak Leaf
(210) 696-1973
San Antonio, TX 78209
[email protected]
Wynne Wong
(210) 413-7888
PAGE 13
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
~ Special Performances ~ Fun, Outreach and Community Service
Some of our Alamo Angels a'er an e n j o ya b l e e v e n i n g w i t h Jo e y Miskulin and “Riders in The Sky” San Antonio Symphony, Feb 29, 2008
February 14th will mark the second chance to hear and see our friends, Joey Miskulin & Riders in the Sky performing i n Ke r r v i l l e @ S c h r e i n e r Un i v e r s i t y. Jo e y, t h e i r accordionist, has long been a supporter of the dreams and goals of our artistic director is particularly proud of the musical accomplishments of the students at the AAA National Competitions in 2005, 2006 & 2007.
Presentation of check from the Pedernales River County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans @ St. James Lutheran Church fo!owing our annual performances in Harper, TX on Feb. 24, 2008
O n Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 0 9 , student musicians of the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble will provide special music for the c h u r c h s e r v i ce s a t t h e Fi r s t Presbyterian Cburch, St. James Lutheran & the First United Methodist Church of Harper, Texas. This year, for the first time, they will be joined by the MOSAIC Ringers, Handchime Ensemble who will perform Amazing Grace. These performances are supported in part by Thrivent Financial For Lutherans. Following the services, there will be fellowship and a p o t l u c k a t t h e Fi r s t Un i te d Methodist Church of Harper.
Some of the youngest and happiest members of the audience trying out the piano at the 2008 Early Childhood Parent Support Group Workshop for the Down Syndrome Assn of San Antonio.
. March 3rd will continue an established tradition - that of sharing the possibilities and hope that music can bring to the lives of children with Down Syndrome as we provide a special workshop for t h e E a r l y C h i l d h o o d Pa r e n t Support Group of The Down Syndrome Association - 6:30 pm at Coken United Methodist Church. This year ’s presentation wil l feature not only basic guidelines about adaptive music education, but also an in-depth description of how music therapy can be b e n e f i c i a l to a n y c h i l d w i t h disabilities presented by Jenifer Covington, Board Certified Music Therapist for DFTM. This presentation is sponsored in part by the Office for Cultural Affairs of The City of San Antonio.
PAGE 14
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
March 7th is the date of the second annual “Fashionable Fashion Show” sponsored by the Spina Bifida Association of Texas. This year’s show will feature entertainment by soloists Michelle Cuellar, Austin Besterman and DeWayne Griggs, II at Thomas Jefferson High School.
DeWayne Griggs, II is a! smiles at the Ford Saulte to Education Banquet - Grand Hyatt Regency San Antonio August 2008. DeWayne was the vocalist for the invocation at the dinner Michelle Cuellar performing at the 2007 USO Thanksgiving Dinner Downtown San Antonio.
Austin Besterman the Summer Festival of Music and the Arts Guadalupe Arts Theatre, July 2008.
On April 25, 2009, Dreams Fulfilled Through Music will present its 5th Annual Performance at the Texas State Capitol Rotunda sponsored by District 26 State Senator Leticia Van de Putte. This special performance will feature piano soloists, the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble and the Mosaic Ringers. The grand piano is provided each year by The Steinway Piano Gallery of Austin. This year’s theme is a “Salute to Texas and American Music” and will feature a special art exhibit provided by VSA Arts of Texas, one of our collaborative partners. Following the show, performers and their families will gather for a traditional pizza party at the Brick Oven near the Capitol.
From our 3rd Annual performance, the entire group holding their Certificates of Recognition *om Senator Van de Putte.
From our 3rd Annual performance, The Huerta Twins doing the Mexican Hat dance A beautiful outside view of the Texas State Capitol.
PAGE 15
Volume 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
❁
FEBRUARY, 2009
Thank You
❁
To Those who Make our Dreams a Reality
Our Board of Directors
Leonard Lopez, President Paulee Price, Vice President Adriana Garcia, Director Alicia Navarro, Financial Advisor Peter Shavney, Curriculum Randall Faulk, Tuition Assistance Marjory Felter, Marketing Bey Moore, Grant Writing Jackqueline Cooper, Secretary Danielle Sheldon-Espinoza Tanisha Fuller-Felix, Parliamentarian Michelle Richard, Public Relations Alejandro Calderon, Website/Marketing
Our Staff Mary Kathryn Archuleta - Artistic Director Richard Naujoks - Asst. Artistic Director Kathryn Archuleta - Technical Director Felipe Gonzales -Stage Assistant
Musical Visions
Official Newsleer of Dreams Fulfilled Through Music P.O. Box 40548 San Antonio, Texas 78229 771-5809 www.dreamsfulfilledthroughmusic.org
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Volume 2 - Issue 1 - February 2009
In this Issue TMTA Convention ............…….... 2 P i a n o Pe d a g o g y & S p e c i a l Needs….......…………………….... 3 Tuition Assistance & Performance Opportunities ….... 4 The MOSAIC Bell Ringers….......... 5 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Thon .……......... 6 National Federated Music Clubs Festival Winners .....………........ 7- 8 American Accordionists’ Association National Festival & Competition ………………………..9
Parent’s Corner Ray & Cindy (Dylan) Palmer ............... 10 Bill & Sharyl (Kelee) Lawn .................. 11
Teacher’s Corner Inspiration from Teachers for Teachers by Heather Rathnau ............................12
Directory of Teachers Serving Students w/ Special Needs ..... …………………………………...... 13
Upcoming Performances & Events ………………………………...14 & 15 Our Sponsors & Partners ........ ………………………………........... 16 Published bi-monthly by Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
Musical Visions
Teaching Excellence for students with special needs in the music classroom TMEA TEACHERS’ NET CAFE PRESENTATION
With the beginning of the new year, Dreams Fulfilled Through Music is focusing on the importance of guiding music teachers in the classroom and the private studio to be better equipped to offer a most a p p r o p r i a te p r o g r a m o f l e s s o n planning for the ever increasing number of students with special learning needs. Often, a student with special needs is simply placed in a regular music classroom by a Special Education Committee because the child “just loves music.” Just as often, there is little or no consideration of the music teacher in this recommendation process. During our TMEA teachers’ net cafe presentation will address some solutions that may be implemented
to help provide the student with a meaningful learning experience and at the same time create a positive opportunity for others in the class to accomplish the goals ordinarily expected for any given grade level. Please check visit our Exhibit Booth for the exact time and location, Almost as often as having the child with special needs “placed” in the “regular” classroom, many music teachers, especially at the middle and high school levels will find the student with “unidentified” special needs ranging from ADHD to beha vior and various cognitive challenges. Because music is often the most powerful tool to reach these students, it is vital to search for methods unique and appropriate to meet their needs.
Mary Kathryn Archuleta Artistic Director PLEASE VISIT OUR EXHIBIT BOOTH #619 IN THE CONVENTION HALL
PAGE 1
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Dear Readers of “Musical Visions,”
My name is Jason Bednarz and I am an instructor at the Faber Piano Institute in Ann Arbor, MI. My wife, Dannene Drummond, and I have a son, Zachary, who has autism. Through our experience with him and desire to help him, we both have become very involved in understanding the methods, by which children like Zach can best learn and work through their difficulties. I now have several students at the Institute with Autism/Asperger's and have learned a great deal about the importance of patience, repetition and gentleness. Having recently been introduced to Mary Kathryn by the Fabers themselves, I am now looking forward to sharing our experiences and learning with music teachers everywhere, both on the pianoteaching.com website with her as co-moderators of the special needs forum and upcoming at the TMTA conference in June of this new year as copresenters. Dannene will also be contributing her expertise to the discussions, having just completed the coursework at the University of North Texas for a BCBA certification, a Behavior Analysis degree that will help her to work with children and their families to set up home programs and implement ABA curricula so that these children can thrive and learn as much as possible. She and I both believe that this form of therapy is the most proven and effective, and that it, in conjunction with the Faber piano method and My First Piano Adventure® in particular, will be the best hope for these kids to have an enjoyable and productive musical education, as well as for all other special needs piano students. The Faber method, already being so carefully broken up into very clear, discrete objectives (as well as being a LOT of fun!), lends itself extremely well to being used not only with autistic learners, but also children with many different types of disabilities, who generally need that type of isolation and often need time to be able to synthesize many ideas simultaneously. It is my wish that Mary Kathryn, with her many years of work with special needs students and understanding of their struggles, and I will be able to be an invaluable resource for music teachers everywhere and that we can share many personal experiences as well as practical and specific technical tips to help all of these wonderful children express themselves and fulfill some of their dreams through music!
Jason Bednarz Faber Piano Institute Ann Arbor, MI
PAGE 2
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Research in Piano Pedagogy for
Students with Special Needs The piano pedagogy department at UTSA is ex ci t ed t o a nn o unc e collaboration with “Dreams Fulfilled through Music.” Piano pedagogy certificate student, Wynne Wong, will be working on a research project involving special needs students as part of her final certificate requirements. Wynne spent a significant amount of time last fall observing Mary Kathryn’s lessons with special needs students and became interested in continuing her exploration through further research and teaching experiences. In her project, Wynne will compile significant findings in the written literature with her personal experiences in teaching and observations to create a valuable resource for teachers currently working with special needs students and also for those teachers seeking to venture into this area of teaching.
As part of her project, Ms. Wong will personally teach students with Down syndrome. She is seeking two participants who have Down syndrome for ten weeks of piano study. Participants will receive lessons at no charge for these ten weeks. Interested participants should contact Mary Kathryn Archuleta for more information.
Dr. Courtney J. Crappell Senior Lecturer, Piano Department of Music University of Texas at San Antonio
PAGE 3
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
SUPPORTING OUR TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music is proud to announce our recent tuition assistance grant from the Gordon Hartman Family Foundation. One of our most important programs is that of offering tuition assistance to families that will enable them to maintain a program of private adaptive music instruction for a family member with disabilities.
The Hartman Foundation is widely recognized throughout the community for its support of non-profit organizations that serve all persons with disabilities. We provide quarterly assistance paid directly to private teachers of qualified applicants. Applications may be downloaded from our website and
SUPPORTING OUR PERFORMANCE OUTREACH & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2008-2009, DFTM is being supported in part by the Office for Cultural Affairs, City of San Antonio for the production of local area performance opportunities and outreach programs.
Throughout the year, students study, practice and work hard to learn new music. With this funding, we are able to open new and exciting opportunities for public performance, and community service as well as local teacher and parent education workshops.
PAGE 4
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
BRINGING THE CULTURAL ARTS TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL CHALLENGES Inspiring performances have quickly become a hallmark of the Mosaic Ringers, a bell choir in San Antonio, Texas. "Their music inspires others to do more with their lives," said Mary Kathryn Archuleta, Artistic Director of Dreams Fulfilled Through Music and Director of the Mosaic Ringers. The Mosaic Ringers with Dreams Fulfilled Through Music had their first rehearsals in early 2008 after Tanisha Fuller-Felix, Executive Director for South Central Texas, met Archuleta at the AccessAbility Fest '07. Archuleta had worked with hand bells with other groups before and she thought "...wow this would be great!" So, the Mosaic Ringers were started. The city of San Antonio, through the Human Development Services Fund, provided the Schulmerich Melody Hand Chimes for the Mosaic Ringers Program . "We were going to use these (the hand chimes) to integrate them into our other musical groups," Archuleta said. But it began to work so well that she decided to keep the Mosaic Ringers as a separate, stand alone ensemble.
The Mosaic Ringers met Texas State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, which was their fist performance at the Texas State Capitol. They played as a part of the fourth annual Dreams Fulfilled Through Music celebration at the Capitol for the visitors in the rotunda on April 26, 2008. Everyone was very excited to be a part of this experience. "They know the difference between playing for entertainment and for services," Archuleta said. "Individuals go out with the pastor and shake hands and talk with the congregation, so they learn the social graces when meeting people. We take part in music for all different faiths, so the music is in many different styles." At Mosaic, inclusion means that people of all abilities will be welcome, active members of the larger community.
Michelle Richard Community Relations Manager
MOSAIC South Central Texas
PAGE 5
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
3rd Annual Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser Saturday, March 21, 2009 -- 10AM to 1PM
University Bowl
12352 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78230
Make Musical Dreams Come True
Help provide Adaptive Music Education and performance opportunities for children and adults with special needs Register on line at www.alamoangels.org Marjory Felter, Bowl-a-Thon Chairperson 210-684-9110 or 210-771-5809
PAGE 6
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
PAGE 7
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Crownridge Music Club Hosts Local NFMC Festival January 17, 2009
UTSA Music Building CONGRATULATIONS
On Saturday, January 17th, the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble and the Mosaic Ringers participated in the Crownridge Music Festival, competing in both solo and ensemble e vents. Each ensemble and soloist played a required test piece and a choice piece before an adjudicator who evaluated the performances upon a variety of musical criteria. This type of musical experience is a most valuable one for all student musicians -- having positive, constructive comments to guide future studies and to help build confidence and self-esteem.
WINNERS!
Accordion Solo Division Sam Pestello - Excellent Felipe Gonzales - Superior Randy Harris - Excellent Jennifer Maun - Superior Kelee Lawn - Superior Hale Matthews - Superior Dylan Palmer - Excellent + Harold Siemens - Superior Accordion Ensemble Division
This event was open to students of all ages, including our “senior citizens” who are enjoying the learning of music and mentoring the students with special challenges at the same time.
Excellent Rating Sam Peste!o, Felipe Gonzales, Randy Harris, Ruby Harris Jennifer Maun, Kelee Lawn Hale Matthews, Neal Matthews Delancey P{este!o, Richard Naujoks
Based upon participation in the festival and earning all superior and excellent ratings, members of the Accordion Ensemble will be p r i v i l e g e d t o t a ke p a r t i n t h e A m e r i c a n Accordionists’ Association 71st National Festival and Competition in Memphis, TN this coming July 15 - 19th.
Kathryn Archuleta Handchime Ensemble Division
Superior Rating
Dana Geary, Robert Fi!ingham Ricky Jones, Michael Dunn, Elizabeth Fair, Stephen Dunn, Kevin Dunn, Tammy White
PAGE 8
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
71st Annual Festival & Competition - July 15-19, 2009 Memphis, TN In 2005, Randy Harris and Jennifer Maun were the first students with Down Syndrome to compete in the ATG National Accordion Competition in Dallas, TX. Both were entered in solo divisions and evaluated strictly on their musical accomplishments, side by side with other students who faced no learning challenges. Their Excellent and Superior ratings were indeed an honor!
their musical accomplishments were all superior, and showed outstanding progress from the year before.
Stars and Stripes Forever at the steps of the U.S. Capitol
2006 brought more opportunities for the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble. Six students and their families boarded a Northwest Airlines Air Bus for Buffalo, New York to compete in the AAA Festival and to perform for Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Niagara Falls. Following the performance which was hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Western New York, the group shared the proclamation from Mayor Ed Garza naming them official Good Will Ambassadors from the City of San Antonio with the Mayor of Niagara Falls and receive the “Official Keys to the City” to send back to our Mayor. For the competition, they entered in solo, and quartet categories Fun sightseeing at performing required test Niagara Falls… pieces -- and once again, came through with “flying colors!’ Competition in Buffalo, New York!
In 2007, the Festival was held in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the International “Coupe Mondiale” Accordion Competition. Once again,
Our community service performance took us to the VA Hospital and
Nursing Home in our Nation’s Capitol where we had the opportunity to share our talents with the the service men And women who have given so much for our country. For the second year At the VA Hospital in i n a r o w, t h e A l a m o Washington, DC. Angels were named Good Will Ambassadors from the City of San Antonio, this time by Mayor Phil Hardberger. The Summer of 2009 will open an even greater venue to share not only the musical accomplishments of the students, but to offer teacher training through a new workshop at the Festival presented by DFTM’s Artistic Director, “Teaching Strategies for students of all ages (5 to 105) with special learning needs.” The Accordion Ensemble will perform the “Yellow Rose of Texas” in the Festival Orchestra Division and several members of the group will be a part of the 100 piece Accordion Orchestra for a special show at Graceland. DFTM’s annual community service program will be for the VA Hospital in Memphis.
Mary Kathryn Archuleta Artistic Director, DFTM
PAGE 9
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
The Parents’ Corner - I Ray and Cindy Palmer It never crossed my mind that Dylan, my autistic son, could ever be involved in the pursuit of music until I heard Mar y Kay speak the words, “ I teach children with disabilities on the San Antonio Living TV Show more than four years ago. Dylan with his mother Cindy performing “The A huge door opened Merry Widow Waltz” as a u p f o r m y f a m i l y. duet D y l a n’s a t te n t i o n span grew from a mere 5 minutes sitting at the piano to over 45 minutes in just over one year. Little by little, Mary Kay helped Dylan to progress from simple, single note songs to chords and more complicated melodies. I went from wondering how to occupy Dylan’s time to full engagement with him during practice time.
I have increased my knowledge of music and made a connection with my son that is so important to me. Dylan really enjoys music and it is something he can be proud of. How do you say thank you for a gift like that? As our journey has continued with Mary Kay, we decided to have Dylan’s sister start lessons. Through the sibling program at Dreams Fulfilled Through Music, our daughter, Chloe, now age 10, has been able to develop many of her own talents and not feel like her brother gets all of the attention.
Last summer, she was the first place winner in the Original Composition Contest for the Texas Music Teachers Association.
Both my husband and I play in our own band, “The Mombasa Code.” I play percussion and Ray plays lead guitar or piano. Through the performances with Dreams Fulfilled Through Music, I have ventured out to play some duets with Dylan and Ray has accompanied Chloe’s pieces on the cello. As a family, we sometime score silent films with our band and now that Chloe and Dylan are both able to play different and interesting pieces, they are able to participate and perform with us. It is so gratifying that they both have something to offer musically -- now they are able to be with us on stage and not just be in the audience watching! Ju s t w h e n I thought we were comfortable at a certain level of accomplishment, Mary Kay added a new Dylan Palmer practicing challenge a n d the accordion opportunity for Dylan -that of learning to play the accordion. He has now learned three songs, and just recently participated in an accordion contest where he earned an “Excellent Plus” rating from the judge. This musical journey for our son and for our family is limited only by our willingness to put in the parental effort and assist with his practicing.
Cindy Palmer Dylan’s Mother
PAGE 10
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
The Parents’ Corner - II Sharyl and Bill Lawn It has been a few years since our daughter, Kelee Lawn, started with music le s s o n s … . s o me th in g like 22 years…. It has been amazing to see her grow into a person who now talks more to strangers and has been more social with Kelee Lawn in performance at the Summer Festival of Music all people. S h e and the Arts started taking lessons to learn how to play the piano and has progressed to learning how to play the guitar and accordion. Her favorite is the guitar. Kelee gets upset when she doesn’t earn a blue ribbon or a good review when at festivals and competitions. She loves meeting famous people and says she is going to be famous so I can quit working. I tell her that she is already famous. When her sisters or any family come to watch her, Kelee plays her very best because she knows that this is something no one else in the family has done. She has worked at HEB (local grocery store) for 17 years which helps to pay for her lessons. We have been to different places around the United States because of her love of music and the accomplishments she has made over the years. She has also played at our Synagogue, many churches, nursing homes, Fiesta, and at the state capitol in Austin. The list keeps growing every year. So far the greatest trip
has been to Washington,D.C. where we got to see the government buildings, the White House and visit some of the memorials. It was special and wondrous to know this is where our government begins. Kelee even got to perform with a group of over 200 other accordionists on the steps of the United States Capitol! The people we have met have really been fantastic and I met someone who has the same birthday as me --unusual! We have met friends that we shall keep for the rest of our lives as they have been a blessing to us. So to say Kelee has grown in her music ability and confidence is true. Am I glad that she started to take lessons, you bet as it has enriched our lives beyond measure. They say music is healing and sometimes brings out the best in people as it is a universal language, and you know what, we can all speak the same language. Music! try it sometime.
Kelee Lawn in a special performance for Channukah at the Jewish Community Center
Sharyl Lawn Kelee’s Mother
PAGE 11
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Teacher’s Corner Inspiration from Teachers for Teachers
“The Perfect “Brain Food” Walk past your pantry and into your living room to find the perfect “brain food” - the melodious piano! Playing the piano or studying general music stimulates the imagination, strengthens memory skills, increases coordination, relieves stress and teaches many desirable attributes such as discipline, time management, poise, ear training, sight-reading and goal-setting. The Theory Time Pre-Primer series was developed by Mary Kay Archuleta and occupational therapist Jeanie Kruyer to enhance teaching students with special needs. The series currently consists of three reproducible packets, PRE-PRIMER A, B and C. You can see each packet, concepts and sample pages at theorytime.com. These packets will fill an unmet need in a general classroom and are a lifesaver for special education teachers. 100% of the royalties from the sale of these materials is donated to Dreams Fulfilled Through Music. In addition to the Pre-Primer Reproducibles, Theory Time has several other resources that assist the teacher who works with students who have varying special needs, including a large vinyl “floor” keyboard and grand staff. There are also large laminated keyboards, alphabet note discs, a music theory game - “Crusin’ the Keyboard,” and Fun Sheets for kindergarten through the third grade level. My personal experience with the impact of music and the brain occurred in 2003, when I
was hit with a very rare auto-immune disease that attacked the arteries in my brain. It caused me to temporarily lose all of my cognitive skills as well as my peripheral vision and half my hearing. During this time, I could not tell you what day it was or where I lived, even in my own home. The only thing I could answer correctly was a music question. By the grace of God, under the supervision of many fine doctors, my cognitive skills were restored. From this frightening experience, I learned first-hand how much music strengthens the brain. When my brain shut down, the only thing that stuck with me was my musical training. What an important lesson we can learn from this! It is such a blessing for those in the world who are visually, physically or mentallychallenged to have the opportunity to learn music. By teaching music to those with special needs, we are empowering mankind in ways that are beyond the scope of our imagination. All areas of the brain are used in musical studies, thus strengthening and developing it! Music, as the universal language, can reach across oceans and beyond the restrictions we see in someone’s physical nature. I thank you for stepping out to teach special needs students who deserve and desire to enrich their own lives through music study. As you extend your helping hand, your life will be enriched and your work will be rewarding.
Heather Rathnau NCTM
PLEASE VISIT THE THEORY TIME EXHIBIT BOOTH #2934 IN THE CONVENTION HALL @ TMEA
PAGE 12
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
Directory of Teachers The teachers listed below are currently accepting students with special needs in the metro Bexar County, Texas Area TEACHER NAME
STUDIO
ADDRESS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Peter Shavney
Shavney Music
501 Culebra Road
(210) 737-3969
San Antonio, TX 78201
shvneypiano@a.net
Musical Arts Center of San Antonio
12732 Cimarron Path, Suite #100
(210) 404-9061
San Antonio, Texas 78249
[email protected]
Castillo Piano Studio
8222 Berrycreek Dr.
(210) 599-6626
San Antonio, TX 78218
[email protected]
Musical Arts Center of San Antonio
12732 Cimarron Path, Suite #100 San Antonio, Texas 78249
(210)725-2277 [email protected]
Godsey Piano Studio
6511 Pecan Acres
(210) 523-5803
San Antonio, TX 78240
[email protected]
Karl Hedrick Cynthia Castillo Jenifer Covington Ginny Godsey
Wynne Wong Piano Studio
12118 Carriage Place, San Antonio, TX 78249
[email protected]
Susan Hong
Piano Studio of Susan Hong
21923 Diamond Chase San Antonio, TX 78259
210-481-5446 [email protected]
Pablo Aguilar
“Sound Delivery”
4602 Eldon Run San Antonio, TX 78247;
210-667-8135 [email protected]
Mary Kathryn Archuleta
Mary Kay Studios, Creative Music Education
9039 Wellesley Manor
(210) 771-5809
San Antonio, TX 78240
[email protected]
Deborah Rhine
Piano Studio of Deborah Rhine
523 Oak Leaf
(210) 696-1973
San Antonio, TX 78209
[email protected]
Wynne Wong
(210) 413-7888
PAGE 13
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
~ Special Performances ~ Fun, Outreach and Community Service
Some of our Alamo Angels a'er an e n j o ya b l e e v e n i n g w i t h Jo e y Miskulin and “Riders in The Sky” San Antonio Symphony, Feb 29, 2008
February 14th will mark the second chance to hear and see our friends, Joey Miskulin & Riders in the Sky performing i n Ke r r v i l l e @ S c h r e i n e r Un i v e r s i t y. Jo e y, t h e i r accordionist, has long been a supporter of the dreams and goals of our artistic director is particularly proud of the musical accomplishments of the students at the AAA National Competitions in 2005, 2006 & 2007.
Presentation of check from the Pedernales River County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans @ St. James Lutheran Church fo!owing our annual performances in Harper, TX on Feb. 24, 2008
O n Fe b r u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 0 9 , student musicians of the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble will provide special music for the c h u r c h s e r v i ce s a t t h e Fi r s t Presbyterian Cburch, St. James Lutheran & the First United Methodist Church of Harper, Texas. This year, for the first time, they will be joined by the MOSAIC Ringers, Handchime Ensemble who will perform Amazing Grace. These performances are supported in part by Thrivent Financial For Lutherans. Following the services, there will be fellowship and a p o t l u c k a t t h e Fi r s t Un i te d Methodist Church of Harper.
Some of the youngest and happiest members of the audience trying out the piano at the 2008 Early Childhood Parent Support Group Workshop for the Down Syndrome Assn of San Antonio.
. March 3rd will continue an established tradition - that of sharing the possibilities and hope that music can bring to the lives of children with Down Syndrome as we provide a special workshop for t h e E a r l y C h i l d h o o d Pa r e n t Support Group of The Down Syndrome Association - 6:30 pm at Coken United Methodist Church. This year ’s presentation wil l feature not only basic guidelines about adaptive music education, but also an in-depth description of how music therapy can be b e n e f i c i a l to a n y c h i l d w i t h disabilities presented by Jenifer Covington, Board Certified Music Therapist for DFTM. This presentation is sponsored in part by the Office for Cultural Affairs of The City of San Antonio.
PAGE 14
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
FEBRUARY, 2009
March 7th is the date of the second annual “Fashionable Fashion Show” sponsored by the Spina Bifida Association of Texas. This year’s show will feature entertainment by soloists Michelle Cuellar, Austin Besterman and DeWayne Griggs, II at Thomas Jefferson High School.
DeWayne Griggs, II is a! smiles at the Ford Saulte to Education Banquet - Grand Hyatt Regency San Antonio August 2008. DeWayne was the vocalist for the invocation at the dinner Michelle Cuellar performing at the 2007 USO Thanksgiving Dinner Downtown San Antonio.
Austin Besterman the Summer Festival of Music and the Arts Guadalupe Arts Theatre, July 2008.
On April 25, 2009, Dreams Fulfilled Through Music will present its 5th Annual Performance at the Texas State Capitol Rotunda sponsored by District 26 State Senator Leticia Van de Putte. This special performance will feature piano soloists, the Alamo Angels Accordion Ensemble and the Mosaic Ringers. The grand piano is provided each year by The Steinway Piano Gallery of Austin. This year’s theme is a “Salute to Texas and American Music” and will feature a special art exhibit provided by VSA Arts of Texas, one of our collaborative partners. Following the show, performers and their families will gather for a traditional pizza party at the Brick Oven near the Capitol.
From our 3rd Annual performance, the entire group holding their Certificates of Recognition *om Senator Van de Putte.
From our 3rd Annual performance, The Huerta Twins doing the Mexican Hat dance A beautiful outside view of the Texas State Capitol.
PAGE 15
Volume 2, ISSUE 1
MUSICAL VISIONS
❁
FEBRUARY, 2009
Thank You
❁
To Those who Make our Dreams a Reality
Our Board of Directors
Leonard Lopez, President Paulee Price, Vice President Adriana Garcia, Director Alicia Navarro, Financial Advisor Peter Shavney, Curriculum Randall Faulk, Tuition Assistance Marjory Felter, Marketing Bey Moore, Grant Writing Jackqueline Cooper, Secretary Danielle Sheldon-Espinoza Tanisha Fuller-Felix, Parliamentarian Michelle Richard, Public Relations Alejandro Calderon, Website/Marketing
Our Staff Mary Kathryn Archuleta - Artistic Director Richard Naujoks - Asst. Artistic Director Kathryn Archuleta - Technical Director Felipe Gonzales -Stage Assistant
Musical Visions
Official Newsleer of Dreams Fulfilled Through Music P.O. Box 40548 San Antonio, Texas 78229 771-5809 www.dreamsfulfilledthroughmusic.org
Related Documents
Musical Visions - February 2009
April 2020 1
Visions
November 2019 22
Visions
May 2020 12
Green Visions Brochure 2009
April 2020 3
February 2009
April 2020 41