Chapter General Meetings

November 16, 2022 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM

Topic: Awareness Through Movement: Applications for the Teaching Studio & Stage

Featured Presenter: Meeranai Shim

Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom

In-Person Location: Opus 11 School of Music (click for map/directions)

Flutist and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Meerenai Shim will share how to cultivate awareness for optimal movement and learning; especially as applied to music teaching and performance. Meerenai will lead participants through some movement explorations that can be done sitting in a chair.

Translated in Korean as “Milky Way” or “Galaxy”, the artistic career of Meerenai Shim (pronounced “ME-ren-ey”, like they) is appropriately expansive and all-encompassing. A flutist with a new music focus, she promotes contemporary work through myriad channels, including as a solo performer, her chamber ensembles, her record label, and her own discography of three albums, all of which have been warmly reviewed.

Meerenai has performance credits across the United States, including within the Soundwave Biennial in San Francisco, the Bang on a Can Summer Festival, the National Flute Association’s annual Conventions, and numerous universities. Her impact across new music manifests in part from her two chamber ensembles: she is involved as a founding member of the innovative flute and percussion duo, A/B Duo (2013), and joined the contemporary flute trio Areon Flutes in 2016.

Meerenai is also a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner(CM) and has been a movement coach for musicians since 2012. Between 2012 and 2016 she taught the Alexander Technique-based course, “What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body” in private workshops, universities, and summer festivals. She makes her home in Campbell, California with her husband Dave, and their Great Dane mix, Lady.

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TBA 2023 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM

Topic TBD

Featured Presenter: TBD

Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom

In-Person Location: Opus 11 School of Music (click for map/directions)

Details to follow

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TBA 2023 (Wed) | 10:00-11:30 AM

Topic TBD

Featured Presenter: TBD

Hybrid: In-Person (encouraged!) and Zoom

In-Person Location: Opus 11 School of Music (click for map/directions)

Details to follow

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Zoom Link (Virtual Attendees) | Passcode: 188956

Pedagogy & Play

Pedagogy & Play is an informal monthly setting for teachers to discuss various pedagogical topics, and also a chance to perform for each other (optional)! These are held on the first Friday of each month. We have also hosted nationally-renowned pedagogues in the past, such as Dennis Alexander, Forrest Kinney, and Peter Mack.

Each month will focus on a different pedagogy topic.

Dates (Fridays)

September 2, 2022 | To Memorize or Not!

October 7, 2022 | How Long Should Method Books Be Used?
November 4, 2022 | Introducing & Reinforcing Rhythm
December 2, 2022 | Topic TBD

February 3, 2023 | Topic TBD
March 3, 2023 | Topic TBD
April 7, 2023 | Topic TBD
May 5, 2023 | Topic TBD
June 2, 2023 | Topic TBD

Time:

9:30 AM - Meet & Greet

10:00 AM - Discussion Begins

11:00 AM - "Play" Performances

Location: Virtual on Zoom

It is fun and it is a great way to join! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Yvonne Reddy,

our Pedagogy & Play Chair at pedagogyandplay@musician.org .

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Open Board Meetings

Our Board Meetings are held approximately once a month, and are open to all! Are you are interested in getting more involved, passionate about a certain project, or just curious to see what goes on? Feel free to stop by! Meetings are held on Mondays (except for Wednesday, September 21) and are online until further notice.

Dates (Mondays):

Mon Aug 8, 2022
Sept 21, 2022 (Wed)
Nov 14, 2022

Jan 9, 2023
Mar 13, 2023
May 15, 2023

Time: 10:00 AM - 12 PM

Location: TBD

Questions? Click HERE to complete Contact Form.

Young Professionals on Stage

Young Professionals on Stage is a way for young or new to teaching teachers to perform high-level repertoire in a professional setting. Great way to keep up your chops, hear your fellow colleagues, and invite and inspire your students!

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