Recently, I have attended a choral performance of the group "Legal Voices". The performers all work in a legal profession as their full time jobs. The judges, attorneys, prosecutors, and legal aids all spending their past time making and enjoying music. The performance was delightful. The program varied from the Faure's Requiem, to lighter numbers from Broadway musicals. I was truly enjoying the music and the beauty of the voices singing together.
About twenty minutes into the performance it dawned on me that many of these performers must have been music students in their childhood and probably had to participate for the Certificate of Merit, often practice instead of playing at the insistence of their parents and nudging of their teachers. There was no doubt however in my mind looking at how they enjoyed the music and the singing that they were happy that someone made sure this became part of their life. I thought of all of us music educators who make music permanent part of people's lives.
Our Branch Honors recital was a great success. Once again, Christine Joe and Anita Belansky, organized this event with precision and grace. Thank you to all the teachers for being on time and helping with the event and making it a memorable occasion for our students. I look forward to seeing you all at our May meeting. Come vote and welcome our new officers and support our service award recipient.
Download the OCN May-June 2012 Calendar
STUDENT RECITAL
Our last Student Recital of the year will be held on May 19th. Please send in your registration forms by May 5th. The registration form has been emailed to all teachers, and may also be downloaded here.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Ani & Ara Nuyujukian Scholarship Fund has been established for our OCN Branch. Your donated funds will go towards our Campership/Music Major Scholarships. We usually donate $ 300.00 per student. This Fund is dedicated to the memory of Ara Nuyujukian. Our Branch is committed to promoting the advancement of music education and the love of music.
Checks for any amount are to be made out to MTAC-OCN Branch.
Mail your check to:
Carolyn Biller, Scholarship Chairperson
1032 Castlegate Lane
Tustin, CA. 92705
Questions: cbiller@sbcglobal.net