President's Message
Many of you already know of the trials and tribulations of my life right now; for those who don't, I'm sure the grapevine will be fruitful.
I must resign as president of SCMTA at this time. I will, most probably, be moving out of state this summer. Hence, my priorities need to shift to other priorities. I do not feel that I can give the requisite attention to this important post at this time.
Matt Manwarren at Winthrop has agreed to take over the presidency until the next election in November. I am so grateful to know that the transfer of this office is in such capable (and BIG) hands! I am preparing to transfer the scmtaprez@gmail.com address over to him so that you may continue to correspond to that e-mail address.
Our recent "gratitude" luncheon in Columbia was a tearful event for me. We have such a warm and generous bunch of lovable people in this organization! I must mention the wonderful contributions of inspiration and time by a few people who have been so supportive to me, personally, in my time as president: Linda Li-Bleuel, Robin Zemp, Kathy Nungesser, Janice Flinte, Linda McKenzie, and ALL of the recent past presidents, especially Deborah Freeman, David Thompson and most especially MATT.
As I move on, I will miss ALL of you in South Carolina. And please don't forget that this is a very special year for SCMTA—our 50th ANNIVERSARY! I really hope to come to the Gala event in Charleston next November. If I have enough money...
Truly, Dr. Melanie Foster Taylor, President SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Gala Fiftieth Annual Conference
November 4-6, 2010
College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
Christopher O'Riley
conference artist
Robert Duke
conference clinician
Make plans now to attend our 50th annual conference. Be sure to check out the schedule.
2010 SCMTA Pre-College Auditions
State Auditions were held April 24, at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. A total of 209 students auditioned. Fourteen were selected as recitalists to perform on the Honors Recital, May 23.