October 16, 2025

Present: Eva Sauve, Kim Bowman, Dorie Blue, Rabia Magnusson, Vanessa Ellis, Debra Chang, Barbara Borris, David Zagelow, Bo Bestvina, Sarah Macpherson-Hanson, Nathan Campbell, Leah Bruno, Nathan, Janice, Amico, Marty

Meeting Called to Order at 9:37 am by Eva Sauve

September General Meeting Minutes Approved:
            - Spencer Moves
            - Rabia Seconds
Treasurer’s Report:
            Checking - $5,305.19
            Savings - $6,690.13
Sonata/Sonatina Festival Recap:
Leadership Seminar:
            - MTNA Conference - Discount for teachers under 30
            - Early Career Fellowship
                        - Mentor
                        - Grant
Teacher Enrichment Fund Available to Members of BMTA:
Legislation Discussion:
District Conference (Oct. 18):
Hall of Fame Nominations:
February Program:
            - Half games, other half???
            - Collaborating/how to coach accompanying strings
Book Club Discussion:
            - Once a month outside of meetings
            - Rabia will email details
Upcoming Events:
            - Masterclass registration open (Masterclass will take place January 24)
            - Halloween recital October 25
                        - Rabia needs volunteers
                        - Rabia needs candy (for treat bags)
                                    - Drop cand off in Leah’s box at Evergreen
            - February Recital is Feb. 7th at 3:00pm
            - Honor’s Recital is March 29th
Advertiser’s Announcement:
            - Please support businesses who advertise with BMTA
Sanford Hill Concert Series:
            - Go to the concerts! Look up details!
Piano Guild Overview:

Business Portion of Meeting Concludes at 10:34 am

Presentation: “Teaching Adults” led by Dorie Blue

​Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

October 1, 2025
Present: Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Andrea Rackl, Rabia Magnusson, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Nathan Campbell
Meeting called to order at 8:34 am by Eva
September Board Meeting Minutes Approved
            - Andrea Moves
            - Rabia Seconds
Treasurer’s Report:
            - Checking: $5,286
            - Savings: $6,690 (This includes the Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund)
            - Sonata/Sonatina Festival broke even
            - Updated Member list will be out by end of October
Board Approval Form: Halloween Recital
            - Raffle prizes will be announced by end of next week
                        - Families can buy tickets before or at the recital
            - Andrea moves to approve
            - Michael seconds
Board Approval Form: Sonata/Sonatina Festival
            - Signup has covered estimated cost
            - Registration closes Friday, October 3rd
                        - Schedule will be posted then
            - Kaitlyn moves to approve
            - Andrea Seconds
Honors Recital Discussion:
            - Cost is significantly higher than in previous years
            - Ideas:
                        - Raise MAP fee by $5 (currently MAP is $15)
                        - Hold at First Congregational Church
                        - Hold at Whatcom Museum
                        - Ask for Donations at recital
            - Board decides to keep it at WWU, to raise MAP fees and to ask for donations
Teacher Enrichment Fund:
            - Discussion on use for covering chapter fee
            - Eva will write an updated description and email it to the board for approval
            - $200 cap per person per year
                        - Nathan moves to approve the cap
                        - Kaitlyn seconds
Meeting concludes at 9:24 am

Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

September 18, 2025
Present: Eva Sauve, Andrea Rackl, David Zagelow, Rabia Magnusson, Barbara Borris, Kim Bowman, Michael Hannon, Spencer Rank, Kay Zavislak, Dorie Blue, Bo Bestvina, Sarah Macpherson-Hanson, Emily, Brittany, Leah, Eva, Cordelia
Meeting Called to Order at 9:34 am by Eva Sauve
May Meeting Minutes Approved:
            - Andrea Moves
            - Michael Seconds
Treasurers Report:
            - Checking: $4,511
            - Savings: $6,681 (Includes Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund)
            - Committee chairs can view the budget on the website to see what has been budgeted for their event.
Sonatina Festival:
            - October 11th
            - Takes place at WWU
Halloween Recital:
            - October 25th
            - Takes place at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
Masterclass with Charlie Albright:
            - January 24, 2026
February Recital:
            - Rabia will follow up with a poll about potential dates
            - Feb. 28?, Feb. 21?, Feb. 7?
WWU Collegiate Chapter Discussion:
            - How to set up and what members of the Collegiate Chapter would want to get out of it.
            - How can BMTA members help and be involved.
Programming Overview:
            - October: Teaching Adult Students - presented by Dorie
            - November: Kira Miller, President of WSMTA
            - January: Creating Sheet Music - presented by Nathan
            - February: Music Games/???
            - April: Mock Music Olympics
Business Portion of the Meeting Concludes at 10:34 am
Presentation: Intro to Japanese Composers - presented by Kay Zavislak
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Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​September 4, 2025
Present: Eva Sauve, Rabia Magnusson, Michael Hannon, Andrea Rackl, Nathan Campbell, Kaitlyn Ronstadt
Meeting called to order at 8:35 am by Eva
June 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Approved:

• Andrea moves
• Rabia seconds

2025-2026 Budget Approved

• Eva moves
• Michael seconds

Membership Review:

• Motion to approve refund to Amy Black

        - Andrea moves
        - Michael seconds
Halloween Recital Approval Form:

• Venue cost is a little more

        - Rabia will follow up about rate

• Board will approve once form is updated

Programing Overview:
Book club Discussion:
Honor’s Recital needs Co-Chair:
Workshop needs Chair/Organizer:
Reminder that Masterclass fee is now $55
Meeting concludes at 9:23 am
 
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​June 26, 2025
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Dorie Blue, Nathan Campbell
Business Portion of Meeting Begins: 8:49am
Minutes from May Board Meeting Approved:

• Michael moves to approve, Eva Seconds

Charlie Albright Contract:

• Need to fill out tax for (1099)
• Michael will start thinking about preparing a tax form to send to Mr. Albright
• Contract Approved

General Meeting Programing:
   September - Kay - TBD
   October - Dorie - Teaching Adults
   November - Kira Miller - WSMTA President
   December - Potluck
   January - Nathan - Creating Sheet Music
   - Other Ideas: Book Club, Mock Music Olympics, Teaching Group Lessons
2024-2025 Budget Review
Meeting Concludes at 10:13am
 
Submitted Respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​May 15, 2025
Potluck begins at 9:30am
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Rabia Magnusson, Debra Chang, Kay Zavislak, Bo Bestvina, Spencer Rank, Nathan Campbell
Meeting called to order at 10:17am by Andrea
April General Meeting Minutes approved:

• Debra moves, Eva seconds

Treasurer’s Report:
            Checking: $6,561.56
            Savings: $6,673.39
Slate of Officers elected for next year:
President: Eva Sauve
Vice-President: Rabia Magnusson
Treasurer: Michael Hannon
Secretary: Nathan Campbell
Member-at-large: Kaitlyn Ronstadt
Past-President: Andrea Rackl
Music Olympics:

• Kaitlyn would like some help organizing
• Discussion about potentially changing venue

Scholarship Basket:

• Spencer is putting together the basket for the WSMTA Conference
• Needs donations by early June

Sonata/Sonatina Festival set for October 11
Halloween Recital set for October 25
Business Portion of meeting concludes at 10:42am
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​May 1, 2025
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Dorie Blue, Michael Hannon, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Nathan Campbell
Meeting called to order at 8:37am by Andrea
Thank you, Dorie, for the many years of serving on the board!
Next year’s slate of officers is set to be elected at the May general meeting.
March Board Meeting minutes approved:

• Dorie moves, Eva seconds

Sonata/Sonatina Festival:

• Set for October 11
• The board approves the event budget

Scholarship Basket:

• Spencer is putting it together. Look for his email about donations.

Music Olympic Polls:

• Potentially switch time of year
• Kaitlyn will send out a questionnaire

Discussion about creating an archive of Board Approval Forms:
Jody Graves Workshop contract has been signed
August 1st deadline for event dates and details to be sent to the board
September 4th Deadline for Michael to post on website

• This coincides with the first board meeting of the next school year.

Meeting concludes at 8:57am
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​April 17, 2025
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Kim Bowman, Dorie Blue, Rabia Magnusson, Vanessa Ellis, Debra Chang, Nathan Campbell
Presentation: “Helping Students with Performance Anxiety”
                Led by Kim Bowman
Presentation Begins: 9:30am
Presentation Ends: 10:30am
Business Meeting Begins: 10:37am
February Meeting Minutes Passed:

• Debra Moves, Dorie Seconds

Next Year Committees and Board:

• Members are encouraged to consider leadership roles within the chapter or positions that assist with programs the chapter offers
• Members are encouraged to consider hosting general meetings for next year.

Harmony Chamber Festival:

• Keep in mind for next year!
• Students who want to participate should be able to learn pieces rather quickly

Discussion on the possibility of getting coordination between the different local groups when scheduling events so they don’t all happen at the same time.
Music Olympics is April 26th
Workshop: Artist Retreat with Jody Graves

• Saturday September 6, 2025
• 10:00am – 1:15pm
• To take place at the Grace Center

Advertising:

• Discussion about potentially selling adds for the Honor’s Recital Program

Bellingham Home Concerts:

• Ford Hill Honorary Recital to take place on May 3, 2025

Discussion: What changes have you seen in students since Covid?
Meeting Concludes at 11:28am
 
Submitted Respectfully by Nathan Campbell

March 6, 2025
Meeting called to order at 8:34am.
Present: Andrea Rackl, Nathan Campbell, Eva Sauve, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Dorie Blue
Treasurers Report:

• $4,742.42 in Checking
• $6,665.17 in Savings. This amount includes the Nancy Heyer Fund

Minutes from February Board Meeting approved. Dorie moves to approve, Kaitlyn seconds.
Jody Graves Contract:
            - President’s signature isn’t needed
Jody Graves Workshop: Approved
            - Dorie Moves to approve, Andrea seconds
Albright Contract:
            - Board reviews proposed contract
Meeting Adjourned at 8:48am
 
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

February 20, 2025
Meeting called to order at 9:46 by Andrea
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Nathan Campbell, Vanessa Ellis, Debra Chang, Spencer Rank, Dorie Blue, Bo Bestvina, Gabriel
January 2025 General Meeting Minutes Approved:

• Dorie moves to approve
• Debra seconds

February Chapter Recital:

• February 22nd

Dates:

• February 28th – Young Composers Project Submission Deadline
• March 6th-10th – MAp
• March 14th – Chapter Competition (Only Piano)
• March 15th-19th – MNTA National Conference
• March 22nd – Music Olympics Deadline (Music Literacy Program)
• March 30th – Honors Recital
• NO MARCH GENERAL MEETING!

Workshop: Artist Retreat with Jody Graves

• September 6th (Sat) from 10am – 3pm (to be confirmed)

Harmony Chamber Music Festival

• March 29th and 30th
• Weekend chamber music festival for Middle and High Schoolers
• Sometime in the beginning of May, Harmony Chamber Music will host a competition

Bo is playing at Stones Throw on Friday February 21st at 7:00pm
DIPS: Andrea proposes the question, “When you feel overwhelmed, what do you do to stay grounded?”
Business portion of Meeting concludes at 10:26am
Program: Music as a Narative
                Presented by Gabriel Manalac