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Rocky Ridge Alumni Naegeli von Bergen Metcalf has been named Georgia Music Teachers Association (GMTA) 2006 Teacher of the Year.

Born in York, Nebraska, Naegeli Metcalf began piano lessons at the age of seven with Mrs. Glen George for $.50 a lesson. She moved to Lincoln at age nine and studied with Ethel Owen until age eleven, when she began studying with Margaret McGregor, (now deceased) Mrs. McGregor taught at the Beth Miller School of Piano and at age thirteen Beth Miller and Margaret McGregor   decided Naegeli should attend Rocky Ridge Music Center near Estes Park, Colorado. This was the first of thirteen summers she spent at the camp. As an older camper, Naegeli taught piano, theory and was a chamber music coach. During this time she played duo piano recitals with Robert Kelligar and also gave solo recitals.  Photo above:  Naegli Metcalf & Dorothy Meister Farrow.

For a more detailed account and picture, visit the GMTA website at:
http://ga-mta.org/TeacherOfTheYear2006.htm