Studio News
June 2015
The studio recital on June 5 was our last big event of the studio year. Congratulations to all the students who played. Special congratulations to Arielle as recipient of the Outstanding Progress Award, and to Kayla as recipient of Outstanding Pianist of the Year. Regular schedule of lessons ends June 12th. We begin our summer schedule on June 29th.
May 2015
Students from the studio participated in the WSMTA/SKCMTA Musicianship tests the first weekend in May. Congratulations to Sierra (Level 1-100%), Emily (Level 2-100%), Arielle (Level 4-100%), Grace (Level 5-100%); Kayla (Level 5) and Curt (Level 6) both received High Honors; and Julian (Level 4) received Honors. The studio average on the written portion of the theory test was 97%!! Way to go students!!!
March 2015
What a busy fantastic month!! Congratulations to Jacqueline, Kayla and Grace for their Chapter Honors Competition performances!! And 2 days later Jacqueline, Kayla, and Grace in addition to Cara Marie, Arielle, Julian, and Sierra participated in adjudications with stunning performances by everyone. Additional congratulations to Jacqueline who played Copland's The Cat and the Mouse at the Honors Recital.
The studio will be closed March 23--March 26 so that I may attend the MTNA National Conference.
The studio will be closed March 23--March 26 so that I may attend the MTNA National Conference.
February 2015
Happy Valentines Day to everyone! Adjudications and CHC students should be playing some mini concerts for family and friends...keep up the great work!
January 2015
Congratulation to Kayla for her outstanding performance at the Green River Competition! Students are focusing on upcoming Chapter Honors Competitions and Chapter Adjudications. Congratulations to all Monday students for winning the Sorry game...round two has begun!
December 2014
Happy Holidays to all...studio is closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 2!
November 2014
Holiday music is being enjoyed by the students. We are also working on Adjudications pieces and Chapter Honors Competition pieces. The I CAN Do It jars are filling up with those jelly beans and the Sorry game continues. I hope you have been hearing some wonderful practicing at your houses this past month. Don't forget that the studio is closed November 25 through November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy this special time with family and friends!
October 2014
It has been a busy fall so far! Students are back into the practice routine and I have attended several workshops. A new perspective on Bach dances has brought added joy to teaching and playing some of my favorites! We are also beginning some seasonal Halloween music and beginning to select pieces for adjudications in the spring. Parents, don't forget to take a moment to ask your pianist what their current favorite piece is...maybe they would play a bit of it for you!
September 2014
Welcome back to fall studies! Our theme this year is: I CAN Do it: practice wiser, not longer! Stop in later this month to see how the CANning jars are filling up...and how the Jelly Belly race is developing.
August 2014
Summer schedule concludes Thursday August 21st. Enjoy the remaining days of summer and have a good beginning at school. I'll see everybody on the Fall schedule beginning September 8th.
July 2014
Summer Schedule begins July 1st!! See you then!!!
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