David Blumenthal Masterclass 2023

The esteemed David Blumenthal will be in town and is seeking an advanced student with the opportunity to participate in his masterclass on APRIL 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Studio of Rufus Choi at 1001 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA. 91506

MTAC SFEV BRANCH NEWSLETTER – February 2023

From: Thelma Mericle thelma914@sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 09:47:23 PM PST Subject: SFEV MTAC NEWSLETTER   Greetings MTAC Music Teachers! I hope you are all in good spirits and finalizing the CM requirements which are due Tuesday February 14, 2023. ITEM#1 Wonderful news!  The beautiful Church of the Chimes has been booked for a GENERAL RECITAL!!  Please… Read More

MTAC SFEV BRANCH NEWSLETTER – November 2022

Branch Meeting Date: Monday, November 21, 2022 Location: Zoom/Online Official Meeting start at 10:05am Participants include Thelma, Arisa, Nicole, Nobuyo, Mariko, Alla and Laura. Introduction from Branch President Thelma Mericle – Welcome to any new members to the branch Arisa Ogino says hello as the branch treasurer and is planning on co-chairing both the Contemporary… Read More

Certificate of Merit Dates – 2022/2023

CM/South Region 6 ONLINE Evaluation Application Registration Open Oct. 1, 2022 Application Registration Close Oct. 31, 2022 Application Fee Payment Due Date Nov. 5, 2022 Application Edit Close Date Jan. 15, 2023 Evaluation Information To be determined Media Submission Due Date Instruments Results Publish Date Parent Results Publish Date Feb. 14, 2023 All March 6, 2023… Read More

Certificate of Merit 2022/2023

      Certificate of Merit Evaluations CM/South Region 6 ONLINE Evaluation Application Registration Open Oct. 1, 2022 Application Registration Close Oct. 31, 2022 Application Fee Payment Due Date Nov. 5, 2022 Application Edit Close Date Jan. 15, 2023 Evaluation Information To be determined Media Submission Due Date Instruments Results Publish Date Parent Results Publish Date… Read More

Scholarship Competitions 2023

The Scholarship Competition is Sunday April 30 at 1pm at the home studio of Mariko Iwasaki at Lake Balboa. The Chairperson is Nobuyo Nishizaka with Assistant Arisa Ogino. There is a $50 fee.Registration deadline: April 16thThis is a wonderful opportunity for the students! Music Scholarship Competition ApplicationScholarship Competition Rules and GuidelinesScholarship Competition Results  

Southern California Junior Bach Festival 2023

The aim of the Southern California Junior Bach Festival is to celebrate and cultivate knowledge and understanding of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Through festivals, lectures, master classes, recitals and concerts, SCJBF offers many opportunities for musical growth to the best of Southern California’s young instrumentalists and vocalists. The 2023 San Fernando East Valley… Read More

Scholarship Competition Winners 2023

Piano Category I Winner: Mihilo Kato Honorable Mention: Emma Tio Piano Category II Winner: Caden Guo Honorable Mention: Maxx Krickler Piano Category III Winner: Leonardo Dinner Honorable Mention: Aurora Buckley-Hymes The 2023 Scholarship Competition took place Sunday April 30 at 1pm at the home studio of Mariko Iwasaki at Lake Balboa. Chairperson: Nobuyo Nishizaka,  Assistant:… Read More

Classical & Romantic Festival 2023

2023 Classical & Romantic Festival will take place Sunday, March 26, 2023, 1 – 5pm@ Los Angeles Valley College– $25 fee-Chairs- Nobuyo Nishizaka & Mariko IwasakiClassical & Romantic Festival Application FormClassical & Romantic Festival Rules and Guidelines

General Recital 2023

The 2023 General  Recital is scheduled to take place SUNDAY, Feb. 26,  3PM to 5PM at THE CHURCH OF THE CHIMES  located at 14115 MAGNOLIA AVE., SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423 – $25 fee-Chair- Thelma Mericle Event Application FormRecital Rules and Guidelines NOTES: The set up time will be 2:30pm and the clean up time after… Read More

Branch Officers Chairs

Branch Officers – Music Teachers’ Association of California San Fernando East Valley Branch   2022/2023 President – Thelma Mericle Vice President – Nicole Nale Treasurer – Arisa OginoMembership – Nicole  Nale Recording Secretary – Rita HovanesianDirectors –Rita Hovanesian, Kathleen Rabun, Anahit Sevoyan, Gillian Smith