Three Ancient Muses
Three
Ancient
Muses
The Roman scholar Varro relates that there are only three muses:
One who is born from the movement of water,
another who makes sound
by striking the air,
and a third who is embodied only in
the human voice.
They were Melete (Practice),
Mneme (Memory), and Aoide (Song).
MUSE NEWS - DECEMBER
* NEW!! Piano Adventures Piano AND
Theory Exams
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Grades Primer, 1, 2A, 2B currently available.
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Piano AND Theory... do one, receive a certificate; do both, receive a "diploma." (Discount when doing both.)
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Year-round event (no July-August)
* NEW!! NJMTA Spring Piano Festival
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Registration deadline January
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No levels or syllabus.
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2 memorized solos, contrasting (same composer ok!), 16 measure minimum, no repeats
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1 duet as substitute, memorization optional, arrangements ok
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Sundays March 2 & 9 at Rutgers Univ.
* Piano Teachers Forum Spring Festival
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Theme: "All That Jazz."
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Some music for sale.
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Listening and syllabus repertoire selection happening now.
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March event, details pending.
* MEA Graded Theory Tests
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15 levels, $5 per test
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Students receive certificates, and for multiple scores above 70%, earn ribbons after 3 and 5 tests, & gift cards for 7, 10, and 15 tests.
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Next registration period March 2025.
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Test can be taken any time during the year.
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You can register for more than one test at a time.
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For details, see the Music Educators Association of NJ website:
http://www.mea-nj.org/theory.php
UPCOMING EVENTS
Music-Fest Winter Carnival Recital
*Sunday, December 15
*Location:
Bristol Chapel at
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton
ABRSM Performance Music Exam
*ongoing
RCM Practical Music Exam
*ongoing
Music Educators Association of NJ written Theory test
*ongoing
*Location: student's own home
Piano Adventures Piano Exam
*ongoing
Piano Adventures Theory Exam
*ongoing
LINKS
https://www.jacobsmusic.com/locations/jacobs-music-piano-store-princeton-nj
https://imslp.org/