Convention 2009, Got Rhythm?

Santa Clara Marriott

The theme for Convention 2009 is "Got Rhythm?" and will be held from July 3 – 7, 2009 at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel.

Registration has started for the 2009 Convention, “Got Rhythm?”. You will find a registration form in the current issue of the California Music Teacher and members will be receiving an online invitation the first part of February.  Registration is quick and easy online or through the mail. 

This year there are two early bird deadlines.  If you register before May 15, the registration is $170.00, less than last year’s early bird rate!  Between May 15 and June 15, the rate is $185.00.  After June 15, registrants must pay the full, on-site convention rate.   It really does pay to register early.

This year’s convention is going to be very exciting.  We are honored to have Jon Nakamatsu as our Monday Night Concert guest artist.  We will have many other exciting artists including Melody Bober, Helen Marlais, Hans Boepple, Vivian Guzman, Arthur Campbell, Christopher Norton, and many others.
 
The Santa Clara Marriott is a beautiful facility and it is nearby so many great family destinations.  The hotel is next door to the amusement park, Great America.  It is also very close to The Triton Museum of Art, The Children’s Discovery Museum, and Raging Waters Water Park in San Jose. 

See you at the Convention!

Silent Auction Helps MTAC Foundation

Economic forecasts are uncertain right now- but what is certain is the capacity of people to lend a hand and support institutions of all kinds.The sky is not falling. People are still giving – just less. Donors are more deliberate now in who they support.

Don’t lose sight of the fact that giving is a way for communities to pull together. Help MTAC pull together by supporting your very own Foundation. On Friday, July 3, a silent auction will be held at the convention. You will find items covering a wide range of interests. If you are interested in donating, please contact

• MTAC Foundation 2009 Silent Auction Contribution Form
• MTAC Foundation 2009 Silent Auction Wish List

Future Conventions

Convention 2010 will be held from July 2 – 6, 2010 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention 2011 will be held from July 1 – 5, 2011 at the Marriott Hotel at the Oakland City Center.

 

Convention 2009

• Online convention pre-registration ended on June 15. Registration will now be taken on site at the Santa Clara Marriott during the following hours;

  • Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Pre-registration only)

  • Friday – Monday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

• Convention Registration Form (for postal mail)
• Convention Attendance Fees
• New! Schedule, Prose Form (June 23)
• New! Schedule, Grid Form (June 23)
• New! Schedule, Grid Form, All Rooms (June 23)
• Biographies and Pictures
• Audio Visual Equipment Request Form
• Hotel Reservations at Santa Clara Marriott
• MTAC Consent and Agreement Form for Students

• Student Performance Information

  • Complete List of Student Performers (pdf file, as of June 7)
  • Master Classes (pdf file, as of June 1)
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  • Composers Today State Contest Results
  • Panel Finals and Young Artists Guild Results
  • Piano Solo/Concerto North Results
  • Piano Solo/Concerto South Results
  • Strings Rehearsal Schedule
  • Young Artist Guild Program
  • Young Composers Guild Results
  • VOCE Results
  • Voice Rehearsal Schedule
  • Wind Rehearsal Schedule
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  • Information for Student Performers
  • Santa Clara Marriott Hotel Map
  • Santa Clara Area Attractions

• Exhibitors, Showcases and Vendors

  • New! Convention 2009 Showcase List

Convention 2008

• Recordings
• Pictures from Friday
• Pictures from Saturday
• Pictures from Sunday
• Pictures from Monday
• Keynote Address by Gary Ingle

Convention 2006 Presentations and Pictures

• Opening Presentation, "Practice Makes Prosperous", Brian Chung
• Pictures from Friday and Saturday
• Pictures from Sunday
• Pictures from Monday and Tuesday

Convention Archives

• Convention 2004 and 2005 Pictures