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OMTA
Handbook
REVISED September 2010
The information contained in Omaha Music Teachers Association Handbook is meant
to be general information.
For a complete list of duties and responsibilities,
please contact the current year’s chair.
Omaha Music Teachers Association directory may be found at the following
locations:
Dietze Music
Grand Staff Piano Center
Keyboard Kastle
Schmidt Music
All information on meetings and programs, workshops, calendar, events and forms
is available on the web:
http://www.omahamusicteachers.org
Handbook Revision Committee:
September 2010
Gail Dunning
Paulette Smith
Cathie Sutton
Constitution Revision Committee:
January, 2007
Jackie Jenkins, Chairman
Lisa Greve-Batten
Carole Daasch
Update Article IV, section I
September 2010
Mission Statement
Code of Ethics
Grievance Policy
Officers’ Duties
Membership Chair Duties
Student Chair Activities/Chair Responsibilities
District Music Festival
Edna Taylor Composition
Recital
Fun(damentals) Fair
Senior Scholarship
Trophy Festival
Young Artist Scholarship
Festival
Constitution
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The purpose of Omaha Music Teachers Association 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 facilitate the education of music teachers.
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The original Omaha Music Teachers Association (OMTA)
was organized October 9, 1930 with fifty-five charter members. Private Music
Instructors (PMI) was organized February 12, 1959 with twelve charter
members. In the spring of 1999 the two groups joined and became the new
Omaha Music Teachers Association.
Omaha Music Teachers Association goals are to further professional growth
and interests of music teachers; improve standards of teaching; and arrange
opportunities for students to develop musically through recitals, auditions
and other music activities.
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OMTA is affiliated with the following organizations:
OMTA requires all members to hold membership in NMTA
and MTNA
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Code of Ethics
Members of the Omaha Music Teachers Association
endorse the Music Teachers National Association Code of Ethics.
Membership in the organization assumes the following
obligations:
Responsibilities to Students
Members shall:
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Establish, maintain and terminate lessons
with students in a professional manner. Respect the personal integrity
and privacy of students at all times.
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Be responsible for encouraging, guiding and
developing the musical potential of each student.
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Encourage students to participate in music
activities.
Responsibilities to Colleagues
Members shall:
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Maintain a professional attitude and act
with integrity in regard to colleagues in their profession.
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Participate as fully as possible in all
OMTA, NMTA and MTNA activities.
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Provide professional assistance to one
another when requested.
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Respect the rights of colleagues when
speaking of the work of other teachers and/or students.
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Avoid conflict with the instruction of a
student’s regular teacher when serving as an interim instructor.
Responsibilities to the Public
Members shall:
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Maintain the highest standard of moral
conduct, professional conduct and personal integrity.
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Exhibit the highest standard of expertise
by maintaining their professional abilities in their fields of teaching
and performing.
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Promote the teaching of music as a
culturally enriching profession.
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Assist those seeking guidance in selecting
a private music teacher by suggesting the names of two or more teachers
in the community when asked.
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Refrain from making exaggerated claims or
misleading statements concerning their teaching qualifications.
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Advertise in a dignified, strictly truthful
way.
Responsibilities of Membership
Applications for membership are available from the
First Vice-President, who serves as Membership Chair. Completed applications
with appropriate first year dues are submitted to the Membership Chair.
Membership opportunities for
students:
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Grievance Policy and Procedure
The grievance procedure consists of the three steps:
Step I – Informal Step
Step II – Formal Step
Step III – Appeal Step
Step 1 – Informal Step
The first step in the grievance process is a
discussion. The complainant will bring the matter to the attention of the
respondent explaining the nature of the problem and the relief sought. The
respondent has three business days to respond.
Step II – Formal Step
If this informal procedure fails to resolve the
grievance, and the complainant wishes to continue the matter, the
complainant must begin the steps of the formal procedure no later than 14
calendar days after the respondent’s response.
Upon receipt of written notification of a possible
violation, the OMTA Executive Board shall, in its sole discretion, decide to
investigate the allegation or decline to act in the matter.
The Executive Board shall be under no obligation to
conduct an independent investigation, evaluate the matter, to meet privately
with either party; and any determination to do so, shall be in the sole
discretion of the Executive Board.
If the Executive Board believes that there has been a
possible violation, the Executive Board shall provide the accused party with
written notice of the allegation.
The accused party will be granted 30 days to submit a
rebuttal of the claim to the Executive Board. If written rebuttal is not
received from the accused party by the prescribed deadline, The Executive
Board will make a final determination regarding the claim and determine the
appropriate sanctions.
All parties will be notified by the Executive Board
of the findings of the investigation and then informed of any resulting
action recommended by the Executive Board.
The Executive Board will inform the parties involved
of the final decision regarding the violation and the prescribed course of
action.
The Executive Board deliberations will remain
confidential and only the matters discussed in the letter to the parties
will be disclosed.
OMTA will keep permanent records of all grievances
and the decisions that result from the review.
Step III- Appeal Step
If the Executive Board is unable to resolve, the
situation, the matter can be brought to Nebraska Music Teachers Association
for consideration.
Retaliation against the complainant is prohibited
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President
The President shall:
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Preside at board and general business
meetings.
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Conduct the meeting with a planned agenda
according to Roberts Rules of Order Revised.
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Appoint board chairs and help to ensure
their assigned work is completed on schedule.
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Write a monthly communication for OMTA
members from September through May.
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Write a report of OMTA events to appear in
the Nebraska Music Teachers Association newsletter.
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Attend all OMTA functions whenever
possible.
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Represent OMTA at State and National
conferences whenever possible.
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Serve on the board of the Nebraska Music
Teachers Association.
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Uphold the constitution of the
organization.
President-Elect
The President-Elect shall:
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Assume the duties of the President in
his/her absence.
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Be responsible for planning monthly
programs for teachers and for all duties relating to the presentation of
those programs.
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Notify the web master of the monthly
programs to update the web page.
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Perform such duties as may be designated by
the President.
Vice President
The Vice-President shall:
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Preside at meetings in the absence of the
President and President-Elect.
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Serve as Membership Chair.
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Mail applications and information about OMTA
to interested persons.
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Send a welcome letter to new members.
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Construct and distribute new member packets.
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Forward names of new members to the President
and Treasurer.
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Supervise publication of the OMTA
directory.
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Compile membership and advertising
information during the summer months.
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Design and approve a directory layout.
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Seek bids and select a printer.
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Print directories by August 1.
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Distribute directories to local music stores
on a monthly basis.
Secretary
The Secretary shall:
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Record the minutes of all meetings of OMTA.
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Keep the minutes in legal form and properly
preserved.
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Perform such other duties as assigned by
the President.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
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Pay all bills authorized by OMTA.
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Balance the checking, money market, and CD
accounts on a monthly basis and present a monthly income and expense
report to the membership, including reports for Student Activities and
Scholarships.
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Disburse funds for Student Activities and
Scholarships to Committee Chairs.
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Withdraw from the CD and Money Market
accounts for OMTA expenses, students scholarships and awards deemed
appropriate per budgetary requirements and OMTA’s guidelines.
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Write an annual report and present it at
the Summer Board Meeting.
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Send information about directory, ad fees
and extra listings to music stores, tuners and interested members.
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Receive membership dues and update
directory.
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Assist the Vice President on the membership
directory.
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Notify web coordinator, President, and Vice
President of new members’ addresses and phone numbers, as well as
changes and updates.
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Present a proposed budget based on the
previous year’s expenditure for the Board and membership approval in
September.
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Review verification report sent by MTNA in
October to inform them of corrections.
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Prepare and send to MTNA liability
insurance coverage for each event sponsored by OMTA, including date,
name of event and contact person.
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Report to the MTNA National Headquarters by
January 31 to qualify for section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Service.
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To remain Tax-Exempt, an annual filing
requirement of Form 900-N is due by October 15th to the IRS.
Advisor
The Advisor is the immediate past President. S/he
will provide guidance for the current President and Executive Board.
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Historian
The Historian collects all recital programs,
newsletters and information about all activities of OMTA and its members and
compiles these into a scrapbook.
Courtesy
The Courtesy Chair sends appropriate cards to members
as occasions arise. S/he also sends flowers or memorials as determined by
the general membership.
Finance
The finance committee will consist of the President,
President-Elect, Treasurer, Past President, and another current board member
to be appointed by the President. The President will appoint the Chair of
the committee. The Finance committee will assist the Treasurer with the
preparation of the annual budget, auditing, and other duties deemed
appropriate by the Treasurer.
Hospitality
The Hospitality Chair is responsible for making
coffee and finding members to provide refreshments at the monthly meetings.
Parliamentarian
The Parliamentarian is knowledgeable on parliamentary
procedure. S/he makes sure proper procedure is followed at all board and
general meetings. S/he is committed to upholding the Constitution of OMTA.
If the Constitution does not address an issue of procedure, Robert’s Rules
of Order Revised will apply.
Web Coordinator
The web coordinator is responsible for keeping
current all entry forms, information about events and dates and notifies the
webmaster.
Member Communications
Member Communications forwards courtesy and important
information that has not been included in the monthly newsletter via e-mail
to members. Those members who do not have e-mail will receive a verbal or
written communication on vital OMTA information.
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Student Activities & Chair Duties
The District Music Festival, held in spring, is an
activity of the Nebraska Music Teachers Association and provides a
non-competitive music audition for students. The Nebraska Music Teachers
Association dictates the regulations and requirements of this event.
Students are required to:
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Perform two memorized compositions (in
contrasting styles or different periods, determined by the level
entered).
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Play scales in the tonalities of the
compositions performed.
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Take a sight-reading, ear training and
theory test.
Students who receive a Superior or Excellent rating
and a score of 60 percent or above on the theory test qualify to enter the
State Music Festival held in the Fall.
District Chair Responsibilities:
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Reserve a location (Strauss Performing Arts
Center, UNO) one-year in advance and inform the Nebraska Music Teachers
Association Board of the date.
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Make up entry forms and send them to all
members who have previously entered students. Members may find all forms
on the NMTA web site at www.nebtna.org.
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Receive entries and assign times for each
students: Allow 12 minutes for advanced students, 10 minutes for
intermediate students, 8 minutes for elementary and 6 minutes for
primary students.
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Mail a schedule to each participating
teacher, including the student’s audition number, room and time.
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Select judges and send them instructions in
advance.
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Arrange for volunteers to:
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Find monitors for each adjudicating room.
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Grade theory tests.
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Run theory and ear training room.
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Record results.
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Collect materials from the judges throughout
the day.
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Prepare the appropriate number of theory
tests for each level.
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Prepare signs to designate registration
table and various rooms.
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Arrange morning coffee, rolls and lunch for
judges and workers.
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Edna Taylor Composition Recital
The Edna Taylor Composition Recital encourages
creativity in student musicians through the art of composition. Each student
who enters this event will receive a critique and certificate of
participation.
Competition Divisions:
Elementary
Junior
Senior
Student Requirements:
Teacher Requirements:
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This competition is open to students of OMTA
members only.
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Membership dues must be paid by September 1.
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Present teacher must be the exclusive teacher of
the student for 6 months prior to the entry form deadline.
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In the event the student changes teachers in the
previous 6 months, both teachers, past and present will be listed as the
teacher of record.
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This recital is not open to nonmember teachers.
Entries must include:
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A photocopy of the composition, notated either by hand or computer,
including the student’s first name only.
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An audio, CD or DVD of the composition, with the student’s first name
only. The student or the teacher may play the composition.
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An entry form signed by the student and the teacher, including the entry
fee.
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OMTA will return all submitted materials. Copyrights to the compositions
remain with the student.
Recital Requirements:
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Students must be present at the premiered performance of their
compositions.
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Teachers may have no more than 5 premiered compositions performed at the
recital.
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Student performances are preferred, although we recognize that the student
occasionally is unable to play his/her composition.
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It is the responsibility of the teacher, entrant and parent to abide by
all the rules and regulations for this recital.
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All entry fees are non-refundable.
Edna Taylor Recital Chair Responsibilities:
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Choose an entry deadline date.
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Arrange for location and date for the Composition Recital.
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Confirm the date with the OMTA Board.
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Arrange for a qualified adjudicator.
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Prepare guidelines and contest entry forms.
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Receive entries and send them to the judge.
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Prepare recital programs.
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Prepare certificates and present them at the recital.
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Be present and oversee the events of the entire day.
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Submit a written report to the President and Secretary within 30 days of
the event.
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Fun(damentals) Fair
This event is designed to encourage students in
grades 1 through 12 to improve their musical knowledge and technical skills.
Students may enter any or all of eight events:
Scales, chords, cadences, arpeggios, sight reading, theory and one
performance piece. Each event has twelve levels of difficulty.
Ribbons for individual events are awarded when the
student has completed all of his/her events and takes the score card to the
awards table. Students who have earned rosettes or trophies will receive
their awards at the closing ceremony.
Awards are given as follows:
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Students with at least three 10’s receive
rosettes.
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Special rosettes are awarded to students
with seven 10’s and one 9.
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Trophies are awarded to the student who
earns the highest number of 10’s in his/her level; the highest theory
score breaks a tie. Qualifying students must enter all eight events.
All teachers who enter students in this event must
attend a special packet assembly meeting and must work the entire day of the
Fun Fair.
Fun Fair Chair Responsibilities:
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Reserve Strauss Performing Arts Center,
UNO, one year in advance.
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Confirm the date with the OMTA Board.
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Set a date for packet assembly and judges’
meeting; usually two week before
the event.
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Prepare student/parent letters for student
entry forms with a deadline date at least six weeks prior to the event.
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Appoint chairpersons:
Theory
Food
Judging
Physical Properties
Treasure Hunt
Awards
Signs
Sight-Reading
Ear Training
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Oversee the packet assembly and judges
meeting, including a new teacher orientation.
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Prepare student, teacher and monitor
instructions.
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Be present and oversee the events of the
entire day.
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Submit a written report to the President
and Secretary within 30 days of the event.
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The Senior Scholarship recognizes the musical study
and achievement of the graduating Senior. The recipient need not plan to
major in music. All aspects of good citizenship and participation of OMTA
events are considered in the awarding of this scholarship.
The winner will be chosen on the basis of merit only.
The judge reserves the right not to award this scholarship.
This scholarship is available to students of OMTA
Members only. Membership dues must be paid by September 1.
Each applicant must:
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List OMTA musical events in which he/she
has participated.
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List community musical events in which
he/she has participated (school, church, community, auditions/festivals
and competitions).
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Submit two letters of recommendation from
anyone other than your private music teacher or a family member.
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Submit a signed recommendation from your
OMTA teacher.
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List all volunteer activities relating to
music.
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Write a letter of recommendation for
yourself. Tell us what is special about you and why you are deserving of
this award.
Recital Chair Responsibilities:
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Type the application form and submit to the
web coordinator.
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Determine a deadline date.
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Confirm the deadline date with the OMTA
Board.
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Select a musically qualified non-OMTA
member judge.
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Mail entries to the judge.
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Announce the winner.
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Invite the winner to the May Luncheon and
introduce to the membership.
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Send a letter to the student’s school so
the scholarship can be included in school graduation awards
announcements.
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Submit a written report to the President
and Secretary within 30 days of the event.
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This non-competitive event for students of OMTA
members is held in the spring and is for all instruments and voice. There
are no age restrictions.
Each student performs two pieces from memory, the
scales in the tonalities of each piece and takes a theory test. There are no
limitations on repertoire.
There are five levels of performance:
Junior Pre-Sonatina level
Intermediate Sonatina level
Advanced Sonata level
Duets
Adult
There will be three performance ratings possible:
AAA, AA and A with AAA being the highest rating. Every student who performs
will receive a trophy with the year and the performance rating on the
engraved plate of the trophy. All trophies will be the same size.
Theory tests are from Fun Fair levels 1-12 or
District Festival Levels 1 – 4. The theory test score does not affect the
rating.
Teacher Requirements:
Trophy Festival Chair Responsibilities:
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Secure a location and schedule the event one-year
in advance.
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Confirm the location and date with the OMTA
Board.
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Order trophies.
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Select judges.
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Prepare student and teacher entry forms
with a deadline date of approximately five weeks prior to the event.
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Prepare student information letters and
theory tests.
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Accept applications and schedule audition
times; notify the teachers of assigned times.
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Prepare student, teacher and monitor
instructions.
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Make signs.
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Schedule monitors and workers.
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Order lunches for judges and workers.
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Submit a written report to the President
and Secretary within 30 days of the event.
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Young Artist Scholarship Competition
The Young Artist Scholarship Competition offers an
opportunity for exceptional students to earn recognition for their
achievements. Participating students should understand that their teacher
has invited them to enter because of their outstanding work. Cash awards are
given to a 1st place, 2nd place and up to four finalists.
Competition requirements:
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Solo literature is required. Arrangements
of works originally written for ensemble are not acceptable.
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Voice or other instruments may be
accompanied by the piano.
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At least two pieces or movements should be
included.
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Repeats should be omitted unless needed to
complete the piece properly
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An audience will be allowed at the audition
as space permits.
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Winners are announced and cash awards are
given at the conclusion of each recital.
Competition Divisions and playing requirements:
Junior Division (grades 5 - 7)
6 – 10 minutes
Intermediate Division (grades 8 - 9)
9 - 14 minutes.
Senior Division (grades 10 - 12)
12 - 18 minutes.
Student requirements:
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Students must study with a teacher who is a
member of OMTA.
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Students must be available the whole day of the
competition.
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Audition times are selected on a lottery
basis
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All contestants are required to play one
piece for the awards recital, held the day of the competition.
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The entry form will indicate which
selection the student wished to perform.
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If there is a duplication of the choice
recital piece, the student with the earliest postmarked entry will be
chosen to perform.
Teacher requirements:
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This competition is open to students of
OMTA members only.
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Membership dues must be paid by September
1.
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Present teachers must be the exclusive
teacher of the student for 6 months prior to the competition.
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In the event the student changes teachers
in the previous 6 months, both teachers, past and present will be listed
as the teacher of record.
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This competition is not open to nonmember
teachers.
Young Artists Competition Chair
Responsibilities:
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Secure a location one-year prior to the event.
The location must have three pianos appropriate for the competitions
during the day and an area appropriate for the recital.
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Select an entry deadline date approximately
six weeks prior to the event.
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Be certain the pianos have been tuned prior
to the event.
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Prepare an entry form and submit to the web
coordinator.
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Hire one judge for each level of
competition.
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Receive entry forms and schedule audition
times by lottery. In case of a conflict, the chair may reassign audition
times with the approval of the students and teachers affected.
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Mail audition schedule to teachers.
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Arrange for monitors.
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Arrange for lunch for judges and all day
workers.
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Make certificates to be issued to the
winners.
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Ask the treasurer to have checks ready for
judges and scholarship winners.
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Type and print recital program.
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Be present and oversee the events of the day and
the recital.
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Submit a written report to the President
and Secretary with in 30 days of the event.
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Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be Omaha Music
Teachers Association, hereafter referred to as OMTA or the Association.
Article II - Purpose
The purpose for which the Association 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 this Association
shall be the advancement of music education, and in specific furtherance
thereof:
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To conduct programs and activities to build
a vital musical culture and an enlightened musical public for the
benefit and general welfare of all persons;
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To ensure that every student shall have
access to a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music
instruction;
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To facilitate the education of music
teachers.
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Article III - Membership
SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
The following membership classes are open to those
who meet the respective qualifications.
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Active Membership shall be open to all
individuals professionally engaged in any field of music activity. Those
persons holding Active Membership shall be entitled to participate in
all OMTA activities (with some guideline restrictions) and programs, to
vote, and to hold office.
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Student Membership shall be open to
full-time college students. Those persons holding Student Membership
shall be entitled to participate in all OMTA activities and programs
(with the same guideline restrictions as active members) and to vote.
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Honorary Life Membership may be awarded by
the Executive Board. Honorary Life Members shall be entitled to attend
programs of the OMTA, and to receive the official OMTA publications, but
shall not have the right to vote or hold office.
SECTION 2.
All members of OMTA must also be affiliated with
Music Teachers National Association and Nebraska Music Teachers Association,
hereafter referred to as MTNA and NMTA.
SECTION 3.
Membership in OMTA may be terminated by the member or
revoked as prescribed by MTNA Bylaws.
SECTION 4.
Revocation of membership for nonpayment of dues
within the prescribed time period shall be automatic and not subject to any
further procedure. In no event will a dues refund be given.
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Article IV - Officers
SECTION 1. OFFICERS AND DUTIES
The elected officers of OMTA shall be a President,
President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the
Past-President. They shall comprise the Executive Committee.
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The President shall be the principle
elected officer and shall preside at all meetings of OMTA and shall call
and preside at meetings of the Executive Committee. The president, with
the assistance of the Executive Committee, shall appoint such standing
and ad hoc committees and chairpersons as may be required by the
constitution and Bylaws, or as he or she may deem beneficial to the
association. The President shall compose and distribute communications
and shall perform all other duties implied by this title.
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The President-Elect shall assume all duties
of the President in the absence of that officer, serve as program
chairperson, and shall perform such duties as may be designated by the
President. The President – Elect shall succeed the President in office.
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The Vice-President shall preside at
meetings in the absence of the President and President-Elect, shall
serve as membership chairperson, and shall assist with assembling the
OMTA directory.
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The Secretary shall record the minutes of
all meetings of OMTA, shall see that the minutes are in legal form and
properly preserved, and shall perform such other duties as may be
assigned by the President.
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The Treasurer, with the assistance of the
financial committee, shall be responsible for the payment of all bills
authorized by OMTA, shall keep an itemized account of all receipts and
disbursements, and shall present an official report to OMTA upon
request. The Treasurer shall oversee preparation of the annual budget,
which is to be voted on by the general membership. The Finance Committee
will audit the Treasurer’s financial report once yearly prior to the
summer board meeting. A professional audit will be conducted every five
years.
SECTION 2. EMERGENCIES
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The Executive Committee shall have the
power to hold emergency meetings between regularly scheduled meetings.
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Any of the elected officers may fill in for
the president at board meetings or general meetings.
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Article V - Election of Officers
SECTION 1.
A nominating committee of four (4) members, two from
the Executive Board and two (2) from the membership at large, shall be
appointed by the President. One of the Executive Board members appointed
shall be designated as chair of the committee by the President. The
Nominating Committee shall prepare a slate of not more than two (2)
candidates for each office and shall present the slate at the March Meeting.
A printed copy of the Slate shall be presented to all voting members the
month prior to the April election.
SECTION 2.
The active members of OMTA shall elect the new
officers by a majority vote. Nominations from the floor shall be allowed,
provided the nominee is eligible for election and has consented to be a
candidate. This consent must be given in writing or given in person at the
meeting. Election by the members must be made by secret ballot, and each
office shall be voted on separately. In the event of only one nominee for an
office, the President may recommend election by general consent. The
election shall take place at the April meeting. Officers elected will be
installed in May.
SECTION 3.
Officers shall serve for a term of one year, and no
officer shall be eligible for the same office for more than two consecutive
terms, with the exception of the Treasurer.
SECTION 4.
The President-Elect, upon completion of his/her term
in office, shall become President of OMTA. Should the elected
President-Elect be unable to assume the Presidency, the President shall be
elected for that term only, in the same manner as that of the other
officers.
SECTION 5.
A vacancy in any office, except that of President,
shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the Executive
Committee. A President-Elect selected in this manner cannot assume the
office of President without being elected to that office.
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Article IV - Executive Board
SECTION 1.
The Executive Board shall be composed of the elected
officers, the Immediate Past-President (who shall serve as advisor), along
with the chairpersons of standing and special committees, and shall
determine policies of OMTA by actively pursing the purposes of OMTA within
the limits of the Constitution. It shall have discretion in the disbursement
of OMTA funds up to $250. Expenditures of $250 over the budgeted amount
require approval of the general membership.
SECTION 2.
In order to transact business, a quorum consisting of
seven (7) voting members of the Executive Board, at least one of them being
the President, President-Elect, or an elected officer.
SECTION 3.
The Executive Board shall bring all recommendations
to the General Membership for vote.
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Article VII - Meetings
SECTION 1.
Meetings of the Association shall be held at such
time and place as are decided upon by the Executive Board of OMTA, but they
shall be guided by the wishes of the membership. All officers and
chairpersons shall submit an annual written report to the President.
SECTION 2.
Ten (10) of the active members present constitute a
quorum of OMTA for the transaction of business, at least one of them being
the President, President-Elect, or an elected officer.
SECTION 3.
In order to hold a special meeting, the membership
must be notified two weeks prior to the meeting. A quorum of ten (10)
members must be present for the transaction of business, at least one of
them being the President, President Elect, or an elected officer.
Article VIII - Fiscal Year
SECTION 1.
The fiscal year shall commence on July 1 and shall
end on June 30 of the following year.
SECTION 2.
Annual dues shall be due on the first day of the
fiscal year (July 1), after which date members are not in good standing nor
entitled to any privileges of membership until dues are paid for the current
membership year.
Article X - Parliamentary Authority
SECTION 1.
In the event of the dissolution of OMTA, any funds
remaining in the treasury after the payment of any outstanding debts shall
be contributed to the Music Teachers National Association.
The parliamentary Authority for OMTA shall be
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
By-Laws revised and submitted by the appointed
Constitution Committee on November 9, 2006
By-Laws revised and approved by membership on January 11, 2007
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